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Determinants Of Corporate Capital Structure In The Trade-Off Theories, Marek Barowicz

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

The goal of this article is identification and estimation of the influence of chosen determinants on corporate capital structure according to the trade-off theories (i.e. bankruptcy cost theory and agency cost theory). The article consists of two parts: theoretical and empirical one. Theoretical part contains description of the capital structure determinants appearing in the trade-off theories. Empirical part relates to the verification of hypothesis within the range of the influence of the determi- nants on corporate capital structure.

The Significance Of Selected Models In Building Learning Organizations, Adrianna Jednoralska

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

The article is a review of a literature on the topic of models of learning organizations. It presents and widely discusses the selected models and corresponding diagnostic tools of learning organizations. Three models and diagnostic tools of learning organizations of which Marsick and Watkins; Pedler, Burgogne, Boydell and Garvin, Gino and Edmondson are the authors were elaborated. As a result of this review, a comparison and an evaluation of the three was achieved. In addition, the similarities and differences between the three models and their ability and limits of use in the research on the learning organizations were stated. Moreover, …

Motivation As A Determinant Of Starting A Professional Career And Of Being Successful In The Labour Market, Monika Jadacka, Tomasz Zalega

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

The article is a review of a literature on the topic of models of learning organizations. It presents and widely discusses the selected models and corresponding diagnostic tools of learning organizations. Three models and diagnostic tools of learning organizations of which Marsick and Watkins; Pedler, Burgogne, Boydell and Garvin, Gino and Edmondson are the authors were elaborated. As a result of this review, a comparison and an evaluation of the three was achieved. In addition, the similarities and differences between the three models and their ability and limits of use in the research on the learning organizations were stated. Moreover, …

Marketing Communication Of Retail Trade Companies In Poland. The Results Of Research Conducted By Means Of Expert Method, Marek Drzazga

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

At the turn of the XXth and XXIst century the importance of marketing communication in marketing activities of companies has grown considerably. The aim of the research was to estimate the importance of marketing communication in marketing policy of retail trade companies functioning on Polish market. The research focused specifically on the identification of crucial factors of the retail trade companies’ surroundings determining the process of their marketing communication, as well as on identification and establishing the importance of the marketing communication tools. The identification of contemporary marketing processes carried out by retail trade companies and the role they play …

The New Model Of Consumption Of Television Content The User Gains The Advantage Over The Television Provider, Monika Mizielińska-Chmielewska

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

The new media technologies offered more possibilities to the user and equipped him with the instruments to takeover the control or establish the dialogue with the broadcaster. The viewer becomes the editor of his own TV program. This article presents above trends on the basis of reports of regulating authority for the broadcasting and telecommunications of the United Kingdom-OFCOM in comparison with the preferences of Polish consumer, defined on the basis of author’s research, conducted within the doctoral thesis at the Faculty of Management at Warsaw University, under the supervision of Prof. UW dr hab. Krzysztof Klincewicz. The research was …

Consumption Trends In The E-Books Market, Michał Latusek, Tomasz Zalega

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

The primary purpose of the article that discusses trends in the consumption of e-books is to present the Polish market for these products. Considering that the market has started to develop only recently, it is very important that the consumption trends be analysed from the perspective of producers, intermediaries and consumers. Another aim of the analysis is to provide some indications as to how the Polish market may develop in the future.

Terms Of Trade I Wzrost Gospodarczy W Polsce W Okresie 1980–2009, Piotr Misztal

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

This article aims to analyze the impact of changes in terms of trade and terms of trade volatility on economic growth in Poland in the period 19802009. The results of tests using the vector autoregressive model (VAR) revealed that improved terms of trade in Poland led to increased dynamics of GDP per capita, while the increase in terms of trade volatility reduced the growth rate of GDP per capita in Poland. In addition, there was confirmed the greater impact of changes in terms of trade, than the terms of trade volatility on the dynamics of economic growth in Poland. It …

Challenges And Threats Of The Economy Modernization As The Result Of Territorial Division Into Regions In Poland, Ryszarda Bolonek

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

The aim of this paper is to investigate the possibilities of EU goals realization in Poland. The EU goals in 2014–2020 financial perspective are following: the rise of employment index to the 75% among persons aged 18-64, the rise of R&D outlays to the level of 3% GDP, building knowledge society etc. Internal threats analysis joined with the economy modernization in the regions of Poland indicates the EU goals cover the needs for regional development. The regional economies in Poland are characterized by low level of employment, low expenditures on R&D and by the significant development divergence in the NUTS-4 …

Considerations Concerning The Efficiency And Competitiveness Of The Third Party Payer On The Basis Of The National Healthcare Fund, Piotr Bromber

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

The paper presents a␣form of analyzing the efficiency of the third party payer. The analysis includes the characteristics of the National Healthcare Fund and presentation of examples of the areas of competition in the following relations: payer - he healthcare provider and payer – beneficiary (patient). The idea of introducing price competition in the area of healthcare provision is treated rather cautiously. Hence no unequivocal answers are given. Certain doubts are highlighted and seve- ral questions are asked. It is specifically suggested that there exist prerequisites for increasing the potential of the National Healthcare Fund. Thus it is vital to …

Physical And Motor Abilities Associated With The Motor Performance Of The Handstand Skill On The Floor Exercise Mat, Hanan Adnan Oboub

Modern Sport

The research focuses on the physical abilities and motor performance associated with the skill of standing on hands on the floor exercise mat. It is structured in five sections: Part I introduces the importance of physical abilities and motor skills, highlighting their role in achieving high performance in the handstand skill. The research problem is centered on whether physical and motor abilities affect the level of performance in handstand skills. The hypothesis states that there is a statistically significant correlation between physical abilities, motor skills, and handstand performance. Part II presents theoretical studies on physical abilities and motor skills in …

The Coordination Between The Leg And The Armed Arm And Its Relation To The Performance Level Of Some Offensive Skills, Eshraq Ghaleb Jawad

Modern Sport

The introduction and significance of the research highlight the importance of physical training across all activities and sports events to achieve planning goals and discover effective training methods and techniques for success. In the sport of fencing, there are various offensive skills that are complementary movements used by the player to score touches and reach the opponent's goal within the correct and valid time. The significance of the research lies in studying these diverse offensive skills of fencing players and understanding the importance of these movements for a successful attack. Therefore, the research explores the relationship between the coordination of …

Noise Pollution And Its Relationship To The Results Of Matches Among Players Of Some Premier League Clubs In Basketball, Dunia Saheb Naama

Modern Sport

Noise pollution is one of the environmental pollutants that has drawn increasing attention due to its psychological and physical effects on athletes, particularly during games and competitions that require high levels of focus and sustained attention. Noise is often accompanied by multiple harmful effects on individuals, whether psychological, physical, or mental, in both the short and long term. The aim of this research was to identify the levels of noise pollution experienced by basketball players during matches, particularly inside indoor halls, and to explore the relationship between noise pollution and match outcomes among players in the Iraqi Premier Basketball League. …

The Effect Of Special Weightlifting Exercises To Develop Speed-Strength And Accuracy Of The Jump Serve Skill In Volleyball, Naama Mahmoud Attia

Modern Sport

The researchers, including Onah and others, emphasize the impact of sports training methods on the development of athletic performance to achieve the highest levels of sport. While the problem may seem simple to address if proper training methods and sports equipment are available, it becomes more complicated due to the disparities in the accuracy of skill execution, particularly the wavy jump serve in volleyball, which occurs during the course of a match. This motivated the researcher to investigate the effect of special weight training exercises on developing speed-strength and the accuracy of the wavy jump serve skill in volleyball. The …

Front Matter

Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law

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Masthead

Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law

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Back Matter

Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law

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Pirates Capture Four Brackets At Vt Hokie Fall Invitational, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Tennis News (Archived)

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Conventional Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement In Octogenarians: A 10-Year Single Center Experience, James K. Wu Md, Justin D. Roberts Do, Gregory S. Troutman Bs, Michael J. Weiss Mph, Sanjay M. Mehta Md, Theodore G. Phillips Md, Michael F. Szwerc Md, Gary W. Szydlowski Md, Timothy S. Misselbeck, Raymond L. Singer Md

Department of Surgery

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Minimization Of Collateral Damage In Airdrops And Airstrikes, Steven P. Dillenburger

Theses and Dissertations

Collateral damage presents a significant risk during air drops and airstrikes, risking citizens' lives and property, straining the relationship between the United States Air Force and host nations. This dissertation presents a methodology to determine the optimal location for making supply airdrops in order to minimize collateral damage while maintaining a high likelihood of successful recovery. A series of non-linear optimization algorithms is presented along with their relative success in finding the optimal location in the airdrop problem. Additionally, we present a quick algorithm for accurately creating the Pareto frontier in the multi-objective airstrike problem. We demonstrate the effect of …

Class Notes, Georgia Southern University

Arts & Humanities: News & Publications (2009-2023)

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2012 Ma Senate Election Poll 9/30/2012, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

President Obama leads former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney by a 57%-30% margin with just over one month to go.

The Effect Of The Tri-Core® Cervical Pillow On Sleep Outcomes Among Whiplash Associated Disorder (Wad) Patients, Jay S. Greenstein, Barton Bishop, Jean Edward, Allen Huffman, Danielle Davis, Robert V. Topp

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a semi-customized orthopedic cervical pillow on sleep outcomes in Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) patients.

Methods: A convenience sample of forty-three WAD patients who participated in this study was randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. The intervention group was given a Tri-Core® (Core Products International, Inc., Osceola) semi-customized orthopedic cervical pillow for sleep. Both the intervention and control groups received the Funhab® rehabilitation protocol (Sports and Spine Rehab Holdings Inc., Fort Washington). Outcome measures collected at the initial visit (baseline) and at discharge in both groups included …

Open Access Repositories In Asia: From Saarc To Asian Tigers, Bijan Kumar Roy, Subal Chandra Biswas, Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper provides an overview of Open Access Repository (OAR) initiatives taken in Asian Countries with special reference to SAARC Countries. The purpose of this study is to take a broad look at the current state of deployment of OARs in the Asian countries. It also compares selected OARs against a set of carefully crafted criteria. Key findings have been highlighted along with suggestions for further development of OARs in global context.

Emerging Challenges To Effective Library Automation And An E-Library: The Case Of Emmanuel Alayande College Of Education, Oyo, Nigeria, B.O. Gbadamosi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discusses the library automation and e-library project of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Nigeria. It examines the evolution of the college, the planning process and the implementation of library automation and e-library/Internet facilities. The paper looks at different phases to which the project was divided and provides a detailed overview of how each phase was designed and executed which can help librarians make decisions about automation and e-library projects. Few of the challenges encountered are highlighted and solutions proffered.

Access To And Use Of Information Centres Among Scientists At Council For Scientific And Industrial Research-Crops Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana, Lawrencia D. Acheampong, Michael D. Dzandu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the access to and use of information centres among scientists at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), Kumasi, Ghana. The study aimed at ascertaining the level of access to and use of information centres among scientists. The research design for the study was a study case. Questionnaire and interview schedule were used to collect data from 73 scientists and 3 library staff respectively. The study revealed that scientists used information centres but at a minimal rate, accessibility was unlimited. They would however use it more if the centre is well resourced with competent …

Reading Culture, Parental Involvement And Children’S Development In Formative Years: The Covenant University Experience, Nadia Akindele

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Reading culture and parental involvement in the development of children in their formative years are the most crucial factors which form the foundation for the child‘s education. This study examines these two key factors, while the respondents for the study were confined to the Covenant University. The research concentrates on reading culture at the formative years of the children (from birth to age 7) and the degree of parental involvement in the child’s development. In order to make an assessment of the current reading culture of the children in the academic community, a survey of 211 parents, comprising 115 fathers …

Gpsa Council Meeting, 9/29/2012, Graduate And Professional Student Association

GPSA Meeting Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

September 29, 2012 (Pages 6063-6234), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 42 (2012)

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09/29/2012 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 09/29/2012. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

Dog Days, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University

2012-2013 Exceptions Rule: No Compromise

What does it mean to follow your instincts? Featuring world class vocal talent, Dog Days is a darkly comedic new opera brought to life through David T. Little’s inventive combination of classical and contemporary music elements. Based on the short story by Judy Budnitz, this world premiere investigates what happens when a working-class American family – and the “dog” appearing at their front door – is pitted against an apocalyptic scenario in the not-too-distant future. Featuring musical direction from Alan Pierson (artistic director for Alarm Will Sound and the Brooklyn Philharmonic), Dog Days was created in collaboration with librettist Royce …