Showing papers in "The Journal of Men's Studies in 2015"
TL;DR: The reported incidence of sepsis is increasing, likely reflecting aging populations with more comorbidities, greater recognition, and, in some countries, reimbursement-favorable coding.
Abstract: Sepsis, a syndrome of physiologic, pathologic, and biochemical abnormalities induced by infection, is a major public health concern, accounting for more than $20 billion (5.2%) of total US hospital costs in 2011.The reported incidence of sepsis is increasing, likely reflecting aging populations with more comorbidities, greater recognition, and, in some countries, reimbursement-favorable coding. Although the true incidence is unknown, conservative estimates indicate that sepsis is a leading cause of mortality and critical illness worldwide. JMS 2015;18(2):162-164
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TL;DR: In the nursing profession across the Western world, women outnumber men by a ratio of 10 to 1 as mentioned in this paper and the profession is often seen as being synonymous with being female and with femininity.
Abstract: In the nursing profession across the Western world, women outnumber men by a ratio of 10 to 1. The profession is often seen as being synonymous with being female and with femininity. This study aimed to illustrate the gendered aspects of career choice for men who choose to nurse and how a masculine identity can be negotiated within the profession. Using a qualitative interpretive approach, interviews were carried out with 18 male nurses. The findings indicate contradictions and difficulties for men in identifying with the profession and as men. Little encouragement is given to men to join the profession, and for men who have chosen to nurse, there is an attempt to distance themselves from traditional motivations for choosing nursing such as caring and vocationalism. This has implications for the recruitment and retention of men into the profession and also points to a need to examine the relationship of nursing to gendered concepts.
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TL;DR: In this article, the impact of green supply chain management practices and its elements on organizational performance was investigated. But, the results of the study showed that there was an impact of such practices and their elements on the organizational performance.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to test The Impact of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on Organizational Performance: A study On Jordanian Nutrition Industries. The Data was collected through a questionnaire; the consistency percentage was 85%; Cranach's alpha for all the domains and the whole tool is (0.89). Means, standard deviation, and simple and multiple linear regressions analysis were used to test the study hypothesis and the relationships between the dependent and independent variabeles. The researcher built the model and hypothesis based on the dimensions of green supply chain management practices. The researchers chose (6) firms specialized in industrial food sector and which the firms that applied the concept of green manufacturing. The results of the study showed that there was an impact of green supply chain management practices and its elements on organizational performance. The implications of this study are; academic implications, and managerial implications. The researchers include all the green supply chain management elements, on organizational performance which are; environmental performance, financial performance, and Operational Performanc. As a recomendation for this study, it may play an important role for managers and firms through understanding the green supply chain management and increasing the sales and benefits.
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TL;DR: In this article, a theoretical and conceptual analysis of male rape in England and Wales, United Kingdom is presented, and different studies together from disparate disciplines reveal that male rape is a serious issue.
Abstract: This theoretical and conceptual article critically examines the issue of male rape in England and Wales, United Kingdom. Bringing different studies together from disparate disciplines reveal that m...
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TL;DR: A generalized Jacobi spectral-Galerkin method for nonlinear Volterra integral equations (VIEs) with weakly singular kernels was proposed in this paper, where the existence and uniqueness of the numerical solution were established and the convergence of the proposed method under reasonable assumptions on the nonlinearity was characterized.
Abstract: We propose a generalized Jacobi spectral-Galerkin method for the nonlinear Volterra integral equations (VIEs) with weakly singular kernels. We establish the existence and uniqueness of the numerical solution, and characterize the convergence of the proposed method under reasonable assumptions on the nonlinearity. We also present numerical results which are consistent with the theoretical predictions. AMS subject classifications: 45D05, 65L60, 41A30, 65L70
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TL;DR: Men Faculty Advocates at North Dakota State University (NDSU) created a program of men faculty Advocates to engage in gender-equity/climate improvement efforts as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE grant, North Dakota State University (NDSU) created a program of men faculty Advocates to engage in gender-equity/climate improvement efforts. Sixteen men Advocates spent 4 years reading materials, attending NDSU ADVANCE FORWARD programming, and creating training sessions for male faculty gender-equity Allies. The current investigation reviews core aspects of effective Ally preparation programs, and then compares this Advocates program with elements of successful men’s profeminist gender-equity advocacy work. We discovered that the NDSU Advocates used 12 of Berkowitz’s 19 elements, with 4 additional elements present. Implications for this men’s gender-equity advocates program, similar programs at other colleges and universities, and other Ally/advocates programs are discussed.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the extent to which the Local Content Policy has impacted on human capital development and sustainable business performance in the Nigerian Oil and GasIndustry, following the enactment of enabling legislation.
Abstract: This study examined the extent to which the Local Content Policy has impacted on human capital development and sustainable business performance in the Nigerian Oil and GasIndustry, following the enactment of enabling legislation. Primary data were employed, which were obtained through the administration of structured questionnaire to purposively selected oil servicing companies in Niger Delta, the home to more than eighty percent of the indigenous oil companies in Nigeria. The results showed that Local Content Policy had significant impact on the development of human capital in the Oil and Gas Industry. There was a paradigm shift in the educational capacity of the Management of the oil servicing firms as over 70% of them had at least first degree or its equivalent. Through oil sector linkages, the firms had strengthened their absorptive capacities to internalize the technological and managerial skills that flow to them. This had consequently boosted the business performance of indigenous oil servicing firmsin terms of growth in profit, market share and returned on investment (ROI). The study concluded that the Local Content Policy had achieved significant success in enhancing the development of human capital which in turn positively influenced business performance of indigenous companies in the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria.
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TL;DR: Gender role socialization significantly affects how many men and women think, feel, and behave, which subsequently affects their depressive symptom presentation as mentioned in this paper, and this study involved an examination of depression symptom presentation.
Abstract: Gender role socialization significantly affects how many men and women think, feel, and behave, which subsequently affects their depressive symptom presentation. This study involved an examination ...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of masculinity on the coping mechanisms of undergraduate Black men was examined and found to be a significant influence on their ability to cope with stress. Black male college students were recruited from a Historically Black College and University (HB...
Abstract: This study examined the influence of masculinity on the coping mechanisms of undergraduate Black men. Black male college students were recruited from a Historically Black College and University (HB...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the potential for cloud computing in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries (DCs) is considered and the current state of research is assessed in a review of 95 research articles drawn from journals which are both peer-reviewed and academic.
Abstract: Research in cloud computing is undergoing rapid growth since its evolution less than a decade ago. This paper contributes to the understanding of this growing research area and by this, considers the potential for cloud computing in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries (DCs). The current state of research is assessed in a review of 95 research articles drawn from journals which are both peer-reviewed and academic. To do this, a framework is developed to categorise and analyse the research according to a socio-technical spectrum, identifying levels of analysis and differentiating research activity according to a lifecycle model that incorporates the requirement, needs and desires, adoption, use and adaptation and impact of SMEs in the cloud. The highlights of research in the area to date is an unbalanced use of quantitative approaches and lack of in depth use of case studies to form the basis of theorising in the area. Some gaps are also identified pointing to the fact that issues concerning the extent of impact of cloud computing in SMEs have been ignored, whilst adoption is widely covered. To support in correcting these disparities in the literature, this paper identifies key research gaps relating to conceptual approaches, methodologies, issues addressed and finally provides pointers for future research directions.
TL;DR: The psychosocial factors that influence diabetes self-management and health care utilization among men of color with type 2 diabetes are explored and public health interventions may need to tailor interventions to address the specific needs of men of colour.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the psychosocial factors that influence diabetes self-management and health care utilization among men of color with type 2 diabetes. Data were collected fr...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the household behaviors or beliefs associated with housework among a subset of fathers: those who stay home, and found that these men embrace housework as being "part of the job" or "rewarding" their independence.
Abstract: Little is known about the household behaviors or beliefs associated with housework among a subset of fathers: those who stay home. Do these men embrace housework as being “part of the job” or rejec...
TL;DR: This paper examined university students' perceptions of compensation and benefits offered by companies they seek to work for upon graduation, and found that the items related to compensation, benefits, and brand image were the most important to them.
Abstract: The present study examined university students’ perceptions of compensation and benefits offered by companies they seek to work for upon graduation. An extensive review of the literature indicated a need for a better understanding of perceptions of university students regarding a companies overall employer brand which included compensation and benefits as factors that affect those perceptions. Students at a major university were surveyed and indicated the items related to compensation and benefits related to brand image which were most important to them were, good medical benefits, above average retirement plans and tuition reimbursement.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the impact of structural empowerment on organizational citizenship behavior-organization (henceforth, OCBO) and job performance and further examined the me- diating eect of job burnout in the relationships of Structural empowerment, Organizational Citizenship Behaviour and Job performance.
Abstract: The banking sector employees are usually exposed to potential job burnout which impacts their employee performance. This study examined the impact of structural empowerment on organizational citizenship behavior-organization (henceforth, OCBO) and job performance and further examined the me- diating eect of job burnout in the relationships of structural empowerment, OCBO and job performance. In this study, data from 282 employees was taken from four banks: both public and private sectors. Two stage sampling technique was carried out to collect data. In the rst stage probability cluster sampling and in the second stage convenience sampling was used. Dierent data analysis techniques like correla- tion, regression analysis, were used to test the four hypotheses of the study. Findings show that there are strong positive relationships of structural empowerment with OCBO and job performance. It has also proved that job burnout strongly mediates the relationship of structural empowerment and organizational citizenship-behavior (OCBO) and weakly mediates the relationship between structural empowerment and job performance. The ndings would help the HR executives of the organizations to formulate future devel- opment to combat the burnout and ensure eective overall performance of employees through structurally
TL;DR: In this article, the extent and content of environmental disclosures across sectors according to their environmental impact were analyzed and compared in a cross-sectoral analysis of environmental disclosure, data were collected from annual reports and analyzed using content analysis.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to extend organizational legitimacy arguments by analyzing the extent and content of environmental disclosures across sectors according to their environmental impact. For this purpose, the industrial sectors were sorted into three groups as high impact sectors, medium impact sectors and low impact sectors. In the legitimacy theory context, business in high impact industry sectors would be expected to give more attention and importance to environmental disclosures than business in medium and low impact industry sectors. In this context four testable dimensions of environmental disclosure were systematically analyzed and compared in this study: presence of environmental disclosure; presentation of environmental disclosure; location of environmental disclosure; environmental disclosure items. The sample of this study consisted of 223 companies quoted on Istanbul Stock Exchange. In order to carry out a cross-sectoral analysis of environmental disclosures, data were collected from annual reports and analyzed using content analysis. The results of this study fail to confirm legitimacy theory as an explicator of environmental disclosure in the Turkey case. The sample companies operating in medium impact sectors have a higher tendency to disclose environmental information and to provide a stand-alone environmental report and separate environmental section in their annual reports than companies in high and low impact sectors in Turkey.
TL;DR: In this paper, the mediating effect of offline brand dimension of newspaper on website trust and website Satisfaction has also been studied in the context of online newspaper and its effect towards website satisfaction, website trust, and website loyalty.
Abstract: The shift towards technological era has caused services to adopt technology to increase customer satisfaction. Although much work has been done on offline brand dimension of newspapers and its effect towards website satisfaction, website trust and website loyalty; this paper focuses on how offline brand dimension of newspaper effects website satisfaction, website trust and website loyalty in Pakistani context. The mediating effect of Offline Brand Dimension of newspaper on Website Trust and Website Satisfaction has also been studied in this paper. Offline Brand Dimensions has been studied as a result of four factors which include: Brand Trust, Brand Satisfaction, Attitudinal Brand Loyalty and Behavioral Brand Loyalty. SPSS 21 and AMOS 21 have been used for data analysis. Exploratory Factor analysis through SPSS 21 and Confirmatory factor analysis through AMOS 21 has been conducted. To study the hypothesis path analysis has been carried out and mediation analysis has also been done to study the mediating effect. Survey research has been carried out through questionnaire. Sample size included 321 respondents. The respondents included those people who use online newspaper. The result indicates that Offline Brand Dimensions have a significant and positive impact on Website Trust and Website Satisfaction but has an insignificant impact on Website Loyalty; whereas Website Loyalty is the result of Website Satisfaction and Website Trust. There also exists full mediation of Offline Brand Dimensions on Website Trust and Website Satisfaction. This research will help to devise strategies for increasing readers’ loyalty and satisfaction.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an updated review of the literature on organizational factors and turnover intention and present the practical implications as well as academic contributions for turnover intention among registered nurses.
Abstract: The employees’ turnover intention is one of the most popular subjects in the field of Human Resource Management. Moreover, the turnover problematic phenomenon is also still one of the most costly issues for HR managers in their efforts on human capital. Although turnover intention has been one of the most researched phenomenon in Human Resource Management (HRM), researchers still return to restudying this phenomenon because of its impact on service quality in any organization, moreover turnover intention has direct and indirect costs, both costs are critical, complicated, and serious. While the phenomenon of turnover intention in the nursing sector has a more serious impact than on any other sector, it has been recognized in both developing and developed countries. Organizational factors (Leadership, Pay Level, and Advancement Opportunities) have excessive impact on turnover intention among employees. Thus, this conceptual paper focuses on the organizational factors as the determinant of turnover intention among registered nurses. Approach: The literature was explored to acknowledge the accessible relationships among cross organizational factors (Leadership, Pay Level, and Advancement Opportunities) and turnover intention among registered nurses public hospitals. Conclusions: This conceptual paper provides an updated review of the literature on organizational factors and turnover intention. The practical implications as well as academic contributions were also presented.
TL;DR: In this article, a yearlong observational study of participants in a "Live Action Role Playing" group called "Dagorhir," using the manhood acts perspective, focus on how masculinity is constructed among low-status, subordinate men who self-define as "nerds".
Abstract: Based on a yearlong observational study of participants in a “Live Action Role Playing” group called “Dagorhir,” using the manhood acts perspective, we focus on how masculinity is constructed among low-status, subordinate men who self-define as “nerds.” We demonstrate that through fantasy role-playing, men are given opportunities to increase their group status, while women are typically relegated to subordinate positions. Increasing status in Dagorhir involved a type of self-enhancement strategy that we termed “epic glory,” which positioned men as social dominants. Epic glory was earned through training activities, at Dagorhir events, and through simulating dramatic death scenes. Such actions served as a performance of masculinity that was not possible for these men outside the role-playing experience. Importantly, women were excluded from many of the opportunities to enact epic glory, which helped reproduce inequalities both among males and between males and females participating in the events.
TL;DR: The authors investigates three eco-urban megastructures in China and compares them in their successes and observable limitations in urban ecology and finds that although China's effort at promoting ecological urban development is commendable, there are major challenges that threaten the success of these projects which can be attributed to the particular relationship between China's political and bureaucratic systems and the practice of urban ecology.
Abstract: The dual challenges and complexities of global climate change and rapid urbanization have prompted international engagement in the promotion of sustainable cities around the world. In recent years, China has shined on the international stage thanks to its commitment to ecological sustainability and the strategies it has deployed to ensure that this commitment would not only remain ink on a chapter of its latest (12th) Five Year Plan. Besides its insistence on subsidizing the national production of solar panels, China is particularly commended for its work on eco-cities. The Beijing Urban Planning Museum explains that eco-cities are a way for China to further its urban development whilst creating more ecological opportunities for its population, and helping out the country with its commitment to cleaning and restoring its environment and diminishing its global environmental footprint. Despite this, the eco-city in China still remains at an experimental stage, and displays weaknesses that may leave an observer doubtful of the future of urban ecology in China. In an attempt to contribute to the limited literature on Chinese eco-cities, this research investigates three eco-urban megastructures—Tianjin Eco-city, Dongtan Eco-city, and Qingdao Eco-park—and compares them in their successes and observable limitations in urban ecology. The study finds that although China’s effort at promoting ecological urban development is commendable, there are major challenges that threaten the success of these projects which can be attributed to the particular relationship between China’s political and bureaucratic systems and the practice of urban ecology.
TL;DR: In this paper, the strategies used by six men to negotiate between their gay and skinhead identities were examined through case studies, and they differed in their definitions of skinheads and the centrality of their gay identity to their overall identity.
Abstract: Through case studies, the strategies used by six men to negotiate between their gay and skinhead identities were examined. Skinheads are defined by traditional masculine values and culture, primarily fashion and music. These men differed in their definitions of skinheads and the centrality of their gay identity to their overall identity. Four of the men, when interacting with other skinheads, strove to minimize their homosexuality. Two of these four relied heavily on fashion and music to validate their skinhead identity. The other two accentuated their masculinity and aggressed against effeminate men. For one, being gay was always central to his identity. For another, his gay identity was balanced with his skinhead and occupational identities.
TL;DR: In this paper, a comparative methodology revealed emergent themes of privilege and privilege in male preservice elementary teachers' identities, including gender, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Abstract: Male preservice elementary teachers often receive special attention. However, identities consist of many complex components. Constant comparative methodology revealed emergent themes of privilege a...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provided empirical evidence on the relationships between psychological capital (PsyCap), job embeddedness (JE) and Organizational Cynicism (OC), and found that the dimensions of PsyCap were positively related with JE.
Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this study was to provide empirical evidence on the relationships between Psychological Capital (PsyCap), Job Embeddedness (JE) and Organizational Cynicism (OC). Research Design/Methodology: Using Luthans, 2006 of PsyCap, the study develops a number of hypotheses and tests them. Out of the 338 questionnaires that were distributed to employees at Menoufia University hospitals in Egypt, 315 usable questionnaires were returned, a response rate of 93%. Findings: The results showed that PsyCap is significantly related to the JE and OC. In other words, self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resilience significantly correlated with JE and OC. The results also supported the hypothesized model. The results refer to a direct effect in the opposite direction between the PsyCap and OC of employees. The study findings support the view that the dimensions of PsyCap were positively related with JE. Practical implications: The study suggests that Menoufia University hospitals in Egypt can improve JE by influencing its PsyCap, specifically, by developing self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resilience. The study provided that it is necessary to pay more attention to the dimensions of PsyCap as a key source for organizations to enhance the competitive advantage which is of prime significance for JE and OC. Originality/value: Preliminary evidence of the psychometric properties of the PCQ-24, which measures the construct of PsyCap (hope, self-efficacy, resilience and optimism) on an Egyptian sample, was provided in this study.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used a qualitative approach to discover how organizational cultural relations, motivation, job satisfaction, and performance of the bureaucracy reform internally perceived by the employees at the Ministry of PANRB.
Abstract: Implementation of bureaucratic reform agenda in a government agency is determined by the culture of the organization and human resources of the institution. This study aimed to discover how organizational cultural relations, motivation, job satisfaction, and performance of the bureaucracy reform internally perceived by the employees at the Ministry of PANRB. This study used a qualitative approach. One of the sources of data is surveys conducted by the Ministry of PANRB. The results showed that employee satisfaction on the implementation of bureaucratic reform internally at the Ministry of PANRB satisfied enough (with values 66.93), high employee motivation (with values 68.91), while employee satisfaction on the implementation of internal bureaucratic reform is high also (with values 68.51). These results can be used for the implementation of the next survey, and as research material in the field of public administration or other similar science.
TL;DR: In this paper, an adaptive grid method is applied to a PDE model from geo-hydrology due to the higher mixed-order derivative, non-monotone waves can appear which could represent similar structures as observed in laboratory experiments.
Abstract: An adaptive grid method is applied to a PDE model from geo-hydrology Due to the higher mixed-order derivative, non-monotone waves can appear which could represent similar structures as observed in laboratory experiments [5, 16, 18] The effectiveness of the adaptive grid, which is based on a smoothed equidistribution principle, is shown compared to uniformgrid simulations On a uniformgrid (numerical) oscillating non-monotone wavesmay appearwhich are not present in the adaptive grid
TL;DR: It is concluded that whilst PCN focuses on customer-provider interaction, BPMN can depict all communications between different organizational departments, roles and systems.
Abstract: Process chain network (PCN) and business process modeling notation (BPMN) are two alternative ways to visualize a service delivery process. They take different perspectives towards service operations and are used in slightly different circumstances. We examine the similarities and differences between concepts in PCN and BPMN, using the method of conceptual evaluation and suggest ways that they can be used by service designers. Specifically, we conclude that whilst PCN focuses on customer-provider interaction, BPMN can depict all communications between different organizational departments, roles and systems.
TL;DR: In this paper, a content analysis of references to men and women in the course of a career in the field of computer science is presented, focusing on the role of textbooks as conveyors of knowledge, beliefs, and skills of the profession.
Abstract: As conveyors of knowledge, beliefs, and skills of the profession, textbooks play an instrumental role in educating soon-to-be-practicing students. A content analysis of references to men and women ...
TL;DR: In this article, the effects of activating men's subjective masculinity experiences on state self-esteem were investigated by randomly assigning 183 men into either a masculinity priming condition or a control condition.
Abstract: Most research on the link between masculinity-related constructs and psychology well-being has been conducted using correlational rather than experimental research designs. To address this limitation, this study tested the effects of activating men’s subjective masculinity experiences on state self-esteem by randomly assigning 183 men into either a masculinity priming condition or a control priming condition. Consistent with the social identity paradigm, participants who received masculinity priming reported higher state self-esteem than those in the control priming condition. A moderation effect showed that masculinity priming exerted the strongest effect on self-esteem among men with relatively negative self-perceptions. These findings are discussed within the context of the need for more experimental research on masculinity-related constructs.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the impact of vicarious role model such as showbiz celebrity or sports celebrity on purchase intentions, brand loyalty and positive word of mouth among young adults of Karachi.
Abstract: Concept of celebrity endorsement evolved in last few decades and it has strengthened its roots. Companies spend millions of dollar on celebrity endorsement. Marketers are trying to identify the impact of celebrity endorsement on companies' protability and advertising objectives. The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of vicarious role model such as showbiz celebrity or sports celebrity on purchase intentions, brand loyalty and positive word of mouth among young adults of Karachi. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data through survey research method and data was collected from 252 students by using convenience sampling technique. Factor analysis and MANOVA were used as statistical techniques to test the model. Result showed that role model has signicant impact on young adults' purchase