Representations of the environment in Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea : Japan's cultural landscape and the representation of disasters

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LYRICS AND LANGUAGE: CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS THROUGH SONG-BASED INSTRUCTION

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Comparative Study of Basin-Based Wastewater Management for Industrial Pollution Control in Upper Citarum River Basin, West Java, Indonesia

Industrial sector in the Upper Citarum River Basin (UCRB), as one of the major basins in Indonesia, has own very rapidly to support national economic growth. Various industries grow in the basin such as textile, food and metal manufacturing industries. Land conversion for industries has increased about 35% in 2002 compared with that in 1993 (Wangsaatmaja, 2004). Consequently, this development has given a huge impact on quality of water bodies due to the discharge of industrial pollutant. A basin-based wastewater management (BBWM) approach has been conducted in the previous paper (Suharyanto & Matsushita, 2008). Herein, a similar study is conducted in this paper with respect to the industrial wastewater. The aim of this study is to investigate a BBWM approach dealing with for industrial pollution control in the UCRB. A comparative analysis of BBWM in three different countries: Japan, The Netherlands, and Indonesia is incorporated in the study. Both Japanese & Dutch systems are welldeveloped in terms of structural and non-structural measures in dealing with pollution from industrial sector. On the other hand, current industrial pollution in the UCRB shows a high threat on surface water quality due to uncontrolled wastewater discharge from various industries. A large proportion of pollutant load from industries has been indicated. The study suggests that the UCRB should consider achieving a well-combination of structural and non-structural measures. High coverage of structural and non-structural measures through an increase in a number of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) together with an increase in treatment performance bring about a better effect on pollutant reduction as indicated from Japan and The Netherlands’ cases. Efforts should be undertaken to dwindle the gap in the shortage of proper structural and non-structural measures. Additionally, design of future comprehensive BBWM needs to be formulated for better management of industrial wastewater in the UCRB by analyzing all aspects related to structural and non-structural measures in the total basin perspective. The cluster system analysis would be highly indispensable for further study in which analysis of industrial zones is incorporated.conference pape

European elections in the Italian web sphere: campaigning 2.0?

This article investigates the use of web 2.0 during the European elections campaign in Italy. The research was articulated in two phases: an analysis of candidates\u2019 websites and use of web 2.0 tools, on the one hand, and the monitoring of the campaign within social media (Facebook and YouTube). Though a persisting divide exists in the distribution of parties and coalitions online, most candidates who have a personal website have integrated web 2.0 tools. It is seemingly a strategic appropriation and adaptation of web 2.0, resulting in a hybrid communication model, in between 1.0 and 2.0. The campaigning activity on social media, instead, seems innovative insofar as it enables a re- embedding and re-localization of previously centralized and nationally coordinated campaigns

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西ドイツにおける時価主義の制度化問題(Ⅰ)-特に西ドイツ経営監査士協会意見書｢年度成果の確定における実体維持の考慮について｣(1975年)をめぐって-

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Children’s digital skills acquisition in non-formal educational contexts: Pedagogical practices, learning, and inclusion opportunities in coding and robotics workshops.

Coding and robotics education has drawn a lot of interest in recent years to get children ready for the future labour market and advance their digital skills. This paper focuses on coding and robotics workshops in non-formal educational settings in Belgium, Denmark, and Italy. Building on data from a comparative/cross-national study, we will present findings from 16 observations of such workshops followed by 11 interviews with the organisers and moderators with the purpose of investigating their pedagogical practices, learning and inclusion opportunities. Findings of this study suggest that while digital skills workshops in non-formal learning contexts are designed and implemented with the goal of encouraging children's collaboration and active participation, the structure of the learning activities, the organization of the learning environment, and the choices made by children themselves may promote individualistic practices. Furthermore, despite attempts to encourage diversity and inclusion, such as choosing a "free" and "open-door" approach, these workshops may fail to attract participants from diverse backgrounds. We argue that an active dialogue between organisers and moderators, researchers, parents, and, of course, children from various backgrounds is required to promote child-centered approaches that move beyond individualistic accounts of learning and toward the creation of more collaborative and inclusive digital skill activities through a systemic and holistic approach

A Revised Method for Robust Optimal Design of Energy Supply Systems Based on Minimax Regret Criterion

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Organization of medical device management in home medical care Current situation and issues for safe use of medical devices at home

PDF疾病構造の変化や高齢化の進展、医療技術の進歩、QOL 向上を重視した医療への期待の高まり等により在宅医療のニーズは増加し、また多様化している。そのような背景の中で、在宅医療で必要となる医療機器管理に焦点を当て現状と課題について明らかにすることを試みた。2023 年1 月現在、在宅指導管理料の算定数は33 項目に及ぶ。在宅医療において医療機器は必要不可欠であり、その種類も増えている。医療機器を在宅で導入する際には、患者、医療機関と在宅医療機器業者との三者間で指示・契約を行った上ではじめて医療機器が貸与されるシステムとなっている。在宅医療機器を導入し、療養者や家族が安全に取り扱えるようになるためには、そのプロセスをそれぞれの専門職者が役割分担して対応している。当然ながら入院から在宅医療へスムーズに移行するためには、多職種間の情報共有が重要である。医療機関と業者間、業者と業者間の情報共有や外来看護師、病棟看護師、退院支援看護師のそれぞれの役割の認識と協働が必要である。さらに災害発生時に備え医療機器の取り扱いの専門職である臨床工学士の活躍が期待される。departmental bulletin pape

The effect of human resources management practices on employee commitment: the case of Mnquma Local Municipality

This study evaluated the relationship between the Human Resource Management Practices (HRMP) and employee commitment. Results based on a sample from Mnquma Local Municipality indicate that these practices have a significant impact on employee commitment. This project will help to advance research on exploring the influence of organisational variables on commitment. Research purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of human resources management practices on employee commitment at Mnquma Local Municipality. Motivation for the study: The study examines HRMP and employee commitment in the public sector. The relationship between the two may be of value to the municipality’s success. Research approach, design and method: A quantitative research approach was followed to carry out this study. Data were collected from a sample of 137 respondents in a selected municipality (Mnquma Local Municipality). A self-administered questionnaire was sent to respondents. Main findings: A significant relationship was found between HRMP and employee commitment. Practical or managerial implications: Findings may be relevant to practitioners, including strategic management researchers, policy-makers, directors, managers, and supervisors. The study could assist various practitioners directly or indirectly involved in private and public organisations to develop HRMP that improves employee commitment. Contribution or value-add: The study adds to the literature on HRMP and employee commitment among the public service.Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 201