Tallinn University of Technology

About: Tallinn University of Technology is a education organization based out in Tallinn, Estonia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: European union & Computer science. The organization has 3688 authors who have published 10313 publications receiving 145058 citations. The organization is also known as: Tallinn Technical University & Tallinna Tehnikaülikool.

Twenty-five-year trends in myocardial infarction attack and mortality rates, and case-fatality, in six European populations

Abstract: Objective Due to the burden of coronary heart disease (CHD), the monitoring of CHD trends is required. This study sought to examine the acute myocardial infarction (AMI) trends in attack and mortality rates, and in 28-day case-fatality, in six European populations during 1985–2010. Methods Data consisted of 78 128 AMI events included in eight population-based registries from Finland (several populations), Italy (Brianza and Varese), Germany (Augsburg), France (Haute-Garonne), Spain (Girona) and Estonia (Tallinn). AMI event rates and case-fatality trends were analysed using the annual percentage change (APC) obtained by negative binomial and joinpoint regression. Results AMI attack and mortality rates decreased in most populations. Finland experienced the steepest decline in attack rates (APC=−4.4% (95% CI −5.1 to −2.9) in men; −4.0% (−5.1 to −2.8), in women). Total-hospital and inhospital case-fatality decreased in all populations except in Tallinn. The steepest decline in total case-fatality occurred in Spain (−3.8% (−5.3 to −2.4) in men; −5.1% (−6.9 to −3.3) in women). Prehospital case-fatality trends differed significantly by population and sex. The trends for all included populations showed a significant decline in AMI event rates and case-fatality, in both sexes and all age groups. However, in women aged 65–74 years, a significant increase in total case-fatality occurred in 2005–2010 (4.7% (0.7 to 8.8)). Conclusions AMI event rates and inhospital case-fatality declined in 1985–2010 in almost all populations analysed. Prehospital case-fatality declined only in certain population groups, showing differences by sex. These results highlight the need of specific strategies in AMI prevention for certain groups and populations.

Characterization of Phenolic Profiles of Northern European Berries by Capillary Electrophoresis and Determination of their Antioxidant Activity

Abstract: Berries are known to contain phenolic substances (i.e., flavonoids and phenolic acids), which comprise two large and heterogeneous groups of biologically active nonnutrients. This investigation evaluated the content and profile of the phenolic compounds present in six different berries found in Northern Europe. The latter included bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccus), strawberry (Fragaria ananassa), black currant (Ribes nigrum), and red currant (Ribes rubrum). The study was focused on two areas. The first involved the extraction and analysis of berries for total phenolic content and determination of their antioxidant activity. The total phenolic level of berries was correlated with their antioxidant activity. Second, the berry extracts were analyzed by capillary electrophoresis to determine the content and profile of selected bioactive compounds. The analytes of interest included trans-resveratrol, cinnamic acid, ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, q...

An international comparative study of work-family stress and occupational strain

Abstract: Contents: J.N. Cleveland, E.A. Fleishman, Series Foreword. V.E. Schein, Foreword. S. Poelmans, Editorial Introduction. Part I:Individual-International Perspective. S. Poelmans, M. O'Driscoll, B. Beham, An Overview of International Research on the Work-Family Interface. E.E. Kossek, D. Meece, M.E. Barratt, B.E. Prince, U.S. Latino Migrant Farm Workers: Managing Acculturative Stress and Conserving Work-Family Resources. P.E. Spector, T.D. Allen, S. Poelmans, C.L. Cooper, P. Bernin, P. Hart, L. Lu, K. Miller, L.R. de Moraes, G.M. Ostrognay, H. Pitariu, V. Salamatov, J. Salgado, J.I. Sanchez, O.L. Siu, M. Teichmann, T. Theorell, P. Vlerick, M. Widerszal-Bazyl, S. Yu, An International Comparative Study of Work-Family Stress and Occupational Strain. Part II:Organizational-International Perspective. U. Kinnunen, S. Mauno, S. Geurts, J. Dikkers, Work-Family Culture in Organizations: Theoretical and Empirical Approaches. P. Caligiuri, M. Lazarova, Work-Life Balance and the Effective Management of Global Assignees. J.S.E. Dikkers, L. den Dulk, S.A.E. Geurts, B. Peper, Work-Nonwork Culture, Utilization of Work-Nonwork Arrangements, and Employee-Related Outcomes in Two Dutch Organizations. W.R. Poster, Organizational Change, Globalization, and Work-Family Programs: Case Studies From India and the United States. L. den Dulk, Workplace Work-Family Arrangements: A Study and Explanatory Framework of Differences Between Organizational Provisions in Different Welfare States. Part III:Cross-Cultural Perspective. M. Westman, Cross-Cultural Differences in Crossover Research. S. Aryee, The Work-Family Interface in Urban Sub-Saharan Africa: A Theoretical Analysis. N. Yang, Individualism--Collectivism and Work-Family Interfaces: A Sino-U.S. Comparison. M.A. Shaffer, J.R.W. Joplin, A.M. Francesco, T. Lau, Easing the Pain: A Cross-Cultural Study of Support Resources and Their Influence on Work-Family Conflict. Part IV:Case Studies. N. Chinchilla, S. Poelmans, Case Study 1: Emigration to Mexico: Promotion and the Dual-Career Couple. B. Beham, S. Poelmans, Instructor's Manual for Case Study 1. S. Poelmans, W. de Waal-Andrews, Case Study 2: Launching Flexible Work Arrangements within Procter & Gamble EMEA. B. Beham, S. Poelmans, Instructor's Manual for Case Study 2. Part V:Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Research. R.S. Bhagat, B.C. Krishnan, Methodological Issues in Work-Family Research in an Era of Globalization. M.J. Gelfand, A.P. Knight, Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Work-Family Conflict. J.M. Bowes, Emphasizing the Family in Work-Family Research: A Review of Current Research and Recommendations for Future Directions. S. Poelmans, Organizational Research on Work and Family: Recommendations for Future Research. R. Rapoport, S. Lewis, L. Bailyn, R. Gambles, Epilogue: Globalization and the Integration of Work With Personal Life.

Global Financial Crisis, Public Administration and Governance: Do New Problems Require New Solutions?

Abstract: A financial crisis, or any crisis, is likely to produce a variety of responses from governments. This article discusses the range of responses that may be possible, pointing out that diametrically opposite answers may be made to the common problem. The analysis points to the persistence of many dichotomies in our thinking about public administration and public policy. These varied responses to crises are investigated in several political systems including the Baltic States and the European Union.