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International research demonstrates that one of the most important predictors of foster parents satisfaction is a properly functioning system of foster family support. The article aims to answer the question: how do professional foster parents evaluate their relationships with the institutions which form the district system of foster family support? The research was conducted in qualitative strategy based on the qualitative case study method. The research technique applied involved semi-structured interviews, executed with 10 professional foster families, operating in one district in the province of Silesia. The research conclusions allow a better understanding of the needs of foster parents within the scope of support offered by the system of foster care.

This paper, whose purpose is both substantive and methodological, focuses on changes over a nine year period, drawing on data from two British birth cohorts (individuals born in 1958 and 1970), and, substantively, employs set theoretic methods to explore the extent to which an upward shift in qualifications achieved led to any reduction in the roles class and gender played in the achievement of professional, managerial and technical (PMT) social class destinations in early adulthood. Our methodological purpose is to illustrate how a counterfactual modelling approach can be used together with Ragin's set theoretic methods to provide an alternative way of analysing relationships in this area. We draw on earlier work exploring the extent to which educational achievement was 'meritocratic' with respect to ability for these cohorts (Cooper 2005, 2006). Our configurational account of the causal pathways to various class destinations is set against the background of a simple model of 'meritocracy' (allocation to available class positions by qualifications alone taking account of the empirical marginal distributions). This model allows us to specify, counterfactually, what qualifications would have represented necessary and sufficient conditions in our modelled meritocracy for reaching the PMT class. By comparison of these conditions with the empirically derived necessary and sufficient conditions for achieving these outcomes (using Ragin et al's fs/QCA software) we show that while allocation processes were far from meritocratic in both cohorts, there were some changes in the way both class and gender combined with qualifications as conditions for destinations. We also show that Ragin's configurational methods, focussing on holistically-conceived cases and conjunctural causation rather than on the net effects of independent variables, provide a useful analytic technique for capturing relationships in this field.

An article is devoted for the researching of legal categories of "social partnership" and of "social dialogue" as relationships, the subjects of which are trade unions. Different approaches to the interpretation of listed concepts was analyzed. Was directed own opinion for correlation and expediency of using researching concepts. Was made a proposal for improvement of current labor legislation and necessary of the regulation of social partnership by a separate law, the development of which, of course, will occur on the basis of analysis of normal current Ukrainian Law "About a social dialogue in Ukraine". ; Стаття присвячена дослідженню правових категорій «соціальне партнерство» та «соціальний діалог» як відносин, субєктами яких є професійні спілки. Проаналізовано різні підходи до тлумачення вказаних понять. Наведено власну думку щодо співвідношення та доцільності використання і вживання досліджуваних понять. Внесено пропозиції щодо вдосконалення діючого трудового законодавства та необхідності врегулювання соціального партнерства окремим законом, розробка якого, зрозуміло, буде відбуватися на підставі аналізу норм чинного Закону України «Про соціальний діалог в Україні».

International audience ; Highlights  A "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism is implemented and discussed  Article methods coupled quantitative and qualitative data to understand the politics of urban metabolism  Metabolic relationships between cities and their hinterlands are based on synergies and cooperation  Urban-rural metabolic relationships are also unbalanced power and conflicts.  Power relationships and hidden flows are strong drivers of urban metabolism.  Proximity and self-sufficiency are strong drivers of synergetic relationships.  The Metabolic relationship framework helps understand interactive "hinterlands-city" Abstract Research on urban metabolism (UM) focuses on cities' material and energy systems by identifying paths and transformation processes of all kinds of flows in urban contexts. In particular, scientific studies aim to trace the origin and destination of materials, energy, water, emissions and waste flows in order to understand relationships between cities and other spatial areas (hinterlands) that lead to political, social and environment consequences. This research paper aims to analyze complex power relationships between cities and their hinterlands. In particular, the objective is to understand the nature of these socio-material links. Are they based on synergies and cooperation, or, on the contrary, on unbalanced power and conflicts? We propose an approach which combines methodologies with the tools of Energy Flow Analysis (EFA) and semi-structured interviews, in order to develop a "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism (Breetz, 2017; Cousins and Newell, 2015). We have studied the Saint-Nazaire metropolitan area, which is constituted by an urban area and a port zone. This harbor consists in a complex network of highly energy-intensive industrial sites operating in the steel, petrochemical and agri-food industries. Based on an analysis of energy flows, institutional policies and professional practices, we have identified several situations of ...

International audience ; Highlights  A "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism is implemented and discussed  Article methods coupled quantitative and qualitative data to understand the politics of urban metabolism  Metabolic relationships between cities and their hinterlands are based on synergies and cooperation  Urban-rural metabolic relationships are also unbalanced power and conflicts.  Power relationships and hidden flows are strong drivers of urban metabolism.  Proximity and self-sufficiency are strong drivers of synergetic relationships.  The Metabolic relationship framework helps understand interactive "hinterlands-city" Abstract Research on urban metabolism (UM) focuses on cities' material and energy systems by identifying paths and transformation processes of all kinds of flows in urban contexts. In particular, scientific studies aim to trace the origin and destination of materials, energy, water, emissions and waste flows in order to understand relationships between cities and other spatial areas (hinterlands) that lead to political, social and environment consequences. This research paper aims to analyze complex power relationships between cities and their hinterlands. In particular, the objective is to understand the nature of these socio-material links. Are they based on synergies and cooperation, or, on the contrary, on unbalanced power and conflicts? We propose an approach which combines methodologies with the tools of Energy Flow Analysis (EFA) and semi-structured interviews, in order to develop a "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism (Breetz, 2017; Cousins and Newell, 2015). We have studied the Saint-Nazaire metropolitan area, which is constituted by an urban area and a port zone. This harbor consists in a complex network of highly energy-intensive industrial sites operating in the steel, petrochemical and agri-food industries. Based on an analysis of energy flows, institutional policies and professional practices, we have identified several situations of ...

International audience ; Highlights  A "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism is implemented and discussed  Article methods coupled quantitative and qualitative data to understand the politics of urban metabolism  Metabolic relationships between cities and their hinterlands are based on synergies and cooperation  Urban-rural metabolic relationships are also unbalanced power and conflicts.  Power relationships and hidden flows are strong drivers of urban metabolism.  Proximity and self-sufficiency are strong drivers of synergetic relationships.  The Metabolic relationship framework helps understand interactive "hinterlands-city" Abstract Research on urban metabolism (UM) focuses on cities' material and energy systems by identifying paths and transformation processes of all kinds of flows in urban contexts. In particular, scientific studies aim to trace the origin and destination of materials, energy, water, emissions and waste flows in order to understand relationships between cities and other spatial areas (hinterlands) that lead to political, social and environment consequences. This research paper aims to analyze complex power relationships between cities and their hinterlands. In particular, the objective is to understand the nature of these socio-material links. Are they based on synergies and cooperation, or, on the contrary, on unbalanced power and conflicts? We propose an approach which combines methodologies with the tools of Energy Flow Analysis (EFA) and semi-structured interviews, in order to develop a "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism (Breetz, 2017; Cousins and Newell, 2015). We have studied the Saint-Nazaire metropolitan area, which is constituted by an urban area and a port zone. This harbor consists in a complex network of highly energy-intensive industrial sites operating in the steel, petrochemical and agri-food industries. Based on an analysis of energy flows, institutional policies and professional practices, we have identified several situations of ...

This work analyzed the experience of women who had intimate images exposed in an unauthorized manner through in-depth interviews with 17 women and ten health and care professionals from different institutions belonging to the care network to women in violence situations who attended those who have gone through this type of violence in Brazil. It was observed that the unauthorized exposure of intimacy is initiated by different people in relation to women and motivated by different factors. Commonly, exposure occurs amidst other types of violence against women, associated with it or not. The main damages caused to women do not refer to the exposure itself, but to the repercussion of this event in their personal and professional relationships and the revictimization that occurred mainly in institutions such as the police.

ABSTRACT Objectives: This article aims to describe how the personal values of members of specialized workgroups impact their intra-group relationships based on professional and personal trust. Originality/value: The contributions of this study are threefold: 1. the consolidation that the analysis of trust in work groups has different results in the instrumental (professional or reputation trust) and the experimental (personal or friendship trust) relationship when verifying difference in the predominance of personal values for each type relationship; 2. the use of the functionalist theory of human values and to the use of social network analysis techniques and in conjunction with classical quantitative techniques such as ANOVA and multiple regression; 3. the verification of personal values that contributes to the organization and how trust relationships are structured in the group. Design/methodology/approach: The present study is characterized as descriptive field research with a quantitative approach. A survey was conducted with 171 participants from the two tactical groups of the Brasília police, using the Basic Values Questionnaire (BVQ) questionnaire of functionalist values and a questionnaire with eight questions about the instrumental and expressive relationship. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to evidence the validity of the instrument, analysis of social networks (ASN) for trust relationships and ANOVA, and multiple regression for relationships between values and relationships. Findings: The tactical groups presented characteristics of more pragmatic personal values and with less appreciation of individualism, denoting characteristics of appreciation of execution and intragroup collectivism. The normative and supra-personal values were negatively related, respectively, to friendship and professional relationships, while the achievement value was positively related to both trust relationships.

In this short report we explore the predictive nature of finger digit ratio (i.e., second/index finger length divided by fourth/ring finger length; 2D:4D) and achievement. This research, with niche and specialized populations, was intended to support and grow on knowledge obtained from other large population 2D:4D studies and help form a directional hypothesis for future work exploring finger digit ratio and "success." Twenty-nine professional rugby players aged 25.1 ± 4.2 years, height 185.2 ± 6.3 cm and weight 101.9 ± 11.8 kg; n = 16 orthopedic surgeons aged 55.3 ± 9.3 years with height 183.8 ± 10.2 cm and weight 90.8 ± 14.0 kg; and n = 18 political journalists with age, height and weight of 38.8 ± 7.3 years, 182.8 ± 7.8 cm, and 84.4 ± 11.4 kg, respectively, were recruited. Three experiments were conducted where we (1) explored relationships for 2D:4D with testosterone and cortisol responsiveness to low stress exercise, (2) explored relationships for 2D:4D with pupil constriction and pupil constriction latency (pupillometry measures related to testosterone and cortisol responsiveness and to attentiveness), and (3) compared 2D:4D between rugby players, surgeons, and journalists. Our results revealed 2D:4D was not predictive of testosterone and cortisol responsiveness to low-level exercise stress. However, relationships exist for 2D:4D and pupillometry measures (p < 0.05). Journalists right minus left 2D:4D difference was significantly different to rugby players' and surgeons (p < 0.05). We argue 2D:4D is likely predictive of testosterone sensitivity and associated ability to focus attention; a skill important to high achievement in various contexts.

International audience ; Highlights  A "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism is implemented and discussed  Article methods coupled quantitative and qualitative data to understand the politics of urban metabolism  Metabolic relationships between cities and their hinterlands are based on synergies and cooperation  Urban-rural metabolic relationships are also unbalanced power and conflicts.  Power relationships and hidden flows are strong drivers of urban metabolism.  Proximity and self-sufficiency are strong drivers of synergetic relationships.  The Metabolic relationship framework helps understand interactive "hinterlands-city" Abstract Research on urban metabolism (UM) focuses on cities' material and energy systems by identifying paths and transformation processes of all kinds of flows in urban contexts. In particular, scientific studies aim to trace the origin and destination of materials, energy, water, emissions and waste flows in order to understand relationships between cities and other spatial areas (hinterlands) that lead to political, social and environment consequences. This research paper aims to analyze complex power relationships between cities and their hinterlands. In particular, the objective is to understand the nature of these socio-material links. Are they based on synergies and cooperation, or, on the contrary, on unbalanced power and conflicts? We propose an approach which combines methodologies with the tools of Energy Flow Analysis (EFA) and semi-structured interviews, in order to develop a "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism (Breetz, 2017; Cousins and Newell, 2015). We have studied the Saint-Nazaire metropolitan area, which is constituted by an urban area and a port zone. This harbor consists in a complex network of highly energy-intensive industrial sites operating in the steel, petrochemical and agri-food industries. Based on an analysis of energy flows, institutional policies and professional practices, we have identified several situations of metabolic links that exist simultaneously. In conclusion, the metabolic relationships' framework is useful to understand how the "hinterlands-city" relationships shape and are shaped by the city's metabolism.

International audience ; Highlights  A "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism is implemented and discussed  Article methods coupled quantitative and qualitative data to understand the politics of urban metabolism  Metabolic relationships between cities and their hinterlands are based on synergies and cooperation  Urban-rural metabolic relationships are also unbalanced power and conflicts.  Power relationships and hidden flows are strong drivers of urban metabolism.  Proximity and self-sufficiency are strong drivers of synergetic relationships.  The Metabolic relationship framework helps understand interactive "hinterlands-city" Abstract Research on urban metabolism (UM) focuses on cities' material and energy systems by identifying paths and transformation processes of all kinds of flows in urban contexts. In particular, scientific studies aim to trace the origin and destination of materials, energy, water, emissions and waste flows in order to understand relationships between cities and other spatial areas (hinterlands) that lead to political, social and environment consequences. This research paper aims to analyze complex power relationships between cities and their hinterlands. In particular, the objective is to understand the nature of these socio-material links. Are they based on synergies and cooperation, or, on the contrary, on unbalanced power and conflicts? We propose an approach which combines methodologies with the tools of Energy Flow Analysis (EFA) and semi-structured interviews, in order to develop a "political-industrial ecology" of energy metabolism (Breetz, 2017; Cousins and Newell, 2015). We have studied the Saint-Nazaire metropolitan area, which is constituted by an urban area and a port zone. This harbor consists in a complex network of highly energy-intensive industrial sites operating in the steel, petrochemical and agri-food industries. Based on an analysis of energy flows, institutional policies and professional practices, we have identified several situations of metabolic links that exist simultaneously. In conclusion, the metabolic relationships' framework is useful to understand how the "hinterlands-city" relationships shape and are shaped by the city's metabolism.

"Milton Friedman and George J. Stigler shaped economics as we know it today - their Chicago School laid the groundwork for much of the neoclassical tradition in economic analysis. This book brings together a collection of letters from these two Noble laureates from the post-war years, containing new information about their personal and professional relationships, and also illuminating the development of ideas which are now fundamental to economic theory. The book, edited by Dan and Claire Hammond, contains an introductory chapter, chronologies for Friedman and Stigler, and transcripts of 71 letters written from 1945 to 1957 along with enclosures."--Jacket

AbstractThe HILDA Survey is one of a small but growing number of household‐based, country‐specific longitudinal studies that share similar designs and data on individual and household social and economic wellbeing. All track outcomes over time as individuals dynamically form and dissolve personal and professional relationships. The similarities of the data invite researchers to study, compare and contrast social and economic outcomes of Australians with outcomes of residents of other countries. This review summarises published comparative research that uses HILDA data, notes how HILDA contributes, and highlights how and on what topics scholars might use HILDA data to generate additional insights.

ABSTRACTFounded on an evaluative review of core group practice in a northern metropolitan borough of England, this paper highlights the tensions and difficulties that might inhibit the quality of post‐registration services to children and their families. Insights from the empirical data as well as theoretical literature have been explored in the light of current and developing policies. This exploration is focused on inter‐agency coordination; inter‐professional relationships; and partnership with parents and children. The recruitment and retention of social workers, the potential contribution of Children's Trusts, as well as unconscious processes relating to child abuse and child protection, are all given consideration.

At the end of the nineteenth century, the drive to "professionalize" anthropology in the United States promoted the development of particular patterns of interaction between archaeologists and their patrons, which had a significant impact on the conduct of research. The expansion of fieldwork and the acquisition of collections required the financial backing of sponsors, whose own ambitions often diverged from those of the scholars whom they supported. This essay explores shifts in patron‐professional relationships in southwestern archaeology at the turn of the century, using the case of the Hyde Expedition to Chaco Canyon (1896‐1909). [archaeology, history, patronage, U.S. Southwest]