Supporting Faculty in Responding to Distressed Students

The increased numbers of students struggling with mental health problems require faculty to increase their competence and confidence in working with distressed students. In this Organizational Improvement Plan (OIP), I explore this problem of practice, pursuing improved mental health literacy among higher education faculty and an enhanced ability to recognize signs of distress and employ role-appropriate interventions. A mentally healthy and supportive learning environment improves student engagement and academic achievement; therefore, it is pedagogically relevant. Well-being and mental health-related knowledge and a helpful network of colleagues can help faculty respond to distressed students. This OIP is rooted in the Okanagan Charter and builds on current work and successes at College X. Incorporating new elements of strategic and intentional collaboration into the existing system yields improved student academic achievement and faculty capacity in working with distressed students. A collaborative process and community of practice, authentic and shared leadership, increased faculty competence, and confidence align the strategic plan’s vision with on-the-ground pedagogical interactions. Thus, through improved faculty competence and confidence, this change plan aims to improve faculty’s sense of being supported in their endeavor to improve academic outcomes for students struggling with mental health problems

Non-Canonical Processing of Arabidopsis pri-miR319a/b/c Generates Additional microRNAs to Target One RAP2.12 mRNA Isoform

Arabidopsis miR319a/b/c primary transcripts are unusual due to the presence of a long stem and loop structure containing functional miR319a/b/c molecules. In our experiments carried out using high throughput sequencing (HTS), we have shown that additional microRNAs (miRNAs), miR319a.2/b.2/c.2 are generated from the upper part of the same hairpin structure. We have also found cognate miRNAa.2*/b.2*/c.2* to be present in the HTS results with a considerably lower number of reads. Northern hybridization revealed that miR319b.2 is mainly expressed in 35-day-old plant rosette leaves, as well as in stem and inflorescences of 42- and 53-day-old plants. Moreover, it carries multiple signatures of a functional miRNA, including as follows: (i) its biogenesis is HYL1-dependent; (ii) it is incorporated in a substantial amount into RISC complexes containing AGO1, AGO2, or AGO4 protein; (iii) 24 nt-long species of miR319b.2 have been found in inflorescences to be more abundant than 21 nt miR319b.2 species; (iv) it is present in various ratios to miR319b during plant development, which suggests the existence of a regulatory mechanism responsible for its biogenesis/processing; (v) there is an observed cross-species conservation of the miR319a/b/c stem nucleotide sequence extending beyond mature miRNA region; and (vi) all evidence suggests that intron-containing RAP2.12 mRNA isoform is the target for miR319b.2. All these features prompt us to claim miR319b.2 as a functional miRNA molecule

Analysis of solutions dedicated to non-conformity prevention

Research financed from the NCN research project no. UMO-2012/05 / B / HS4 / 04139.Purpose: The purpose of the work is to analyze the use of solutions aimed at preventing incompatibilities and assess the effectiveness of these solutions to minimize the risk associated with the quality of manufactured products. The analysis presented in the work is based on the Poka-Yoke error prevention concept used in the selected enterprise. The paper presents the state of the company before and after the introduction of Poka-Yoke method. Approach/Methodology/Design: The research methods used in the paper were the analysis of company data, analysis of literature states, as well as methods using the Poka-Yoke concept. The company was surveyed in 2017/2018 during the system implementation. Findings: The results on the control card for nonconforming units of type "p" were also presented, where the analysis showed that the introduction of the Poka-Yoke system to the company reduced the number of nonconformities by 6.69%. Practical Implications: Implementation of the Poka-Yoke system will allow enterprises to create conditions in which an error cannot happen, or will be immediately visible. The result of such an action may be distracting operators from repetitive operations, reducing the number of deficiencies and induce immediate action when a problem occurs. Originality/Value: Showing how the use of the Poka-Yoke system affects the prevention of inadvertent error in enterprises, by determining the differences between the state of the enterprise before and after the introduction of the Poka-Yoke system, there is an opportunity to improve the economy and contribute to the social and economic sphere.peer-reviewe

Supervisory control and data acquisition system as a means of safety at work formation in a manufacturing company

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to present an application of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) in the shaping of occupational safety by raising workers’ awareness concerning importance of maintaining high personal safety standards in a manufacturing company. Approach/Methodology/Design: Shaping work safety covers all activities that increase employee awareness concerning compliance with safety regulations and work practices with particular respect to the rules of conduct in specific situations. This article presents the use of the SCADA system in shaping of the workplace safety. It also underlines its influence on raising employee awareness of the importance of complying with health and safety regulations. Findings: It can be stated that the safety days screen meets the company’s expectations. Moreover, it can be a valuable support in shaping workplace safety and raising employee awareness of safe work. The crucial thing is to carry out a detailed analysis and then choose such a solution that is adequate for the needs of a particular enterprise. Practical Implications: It is noted that the use of any solution that optimizes processes in the enterprise (including manufacturing processes) and the opportunities that IT tools provide, greatly contributes to the growth of safety. Providing safe working conditions by employers is usually closely linked to the organization's management strategy. Originality/Value: Currently we can observe the growing use of distributed control and visualization systems (SCADA systems) in the automation of industrial processes.peer-reviewe

Hazards in the production process, characteristics and methods of risk elimination

This article presents the main hazards in the production process on the basis of selected enterprises. Those hazards are mainly related to the safety of workers. The second element of the analysis is the way of elimination of risk factors. The method of risk elimination in each enterprise has been shown, with particular emphasis on the most effective ways of removing threats. The comparative analysis was applied for research purposes

Иновационни модели за увеличаване на енергийната ефективност в българските домакинства

According to the analysis of Sustainable Energy Development Agency, Bulgarian households fail to reduce significantly their energy consumption, despite rising energy prices and slowing growth in their income, they continue to improve their energy comfort at the expense to satisfy other necessities. If the trend of faster growth in energy prices compared to the income of households remains the same and if they do not receive any external support to improve the characteristics of buildings and appliances, can be expected the energy comfort of Bulgarian household to decline. This report aims to identify and analyze studies in consumer behavior regarding energy efficiency in Bulgarian households. This research is directed to innovative models for energy consumption of households in the country. The results are discussed in comparison to other European countries

Analysis and evaluation of transport effectiveness and profitability

Transport is one of the final stages in the sales of the produced batch. Manufacturing enterprises each time face a dilemma whether to hire a carrier to transport finished goods or invest in their own transportation fleet. The aim of the article is to look at transport through the prism of finished goods. The discussed transport relates to road transport of metal products. The authors conducted research on the basis of the comparative analysis based on selected manufacturing companies. The analysis concerns the actual cost of transport when choosing the option of an external carrier and the carriage by own means of transport, as well as occurring transport damages

The method to compare cities to effective management of innovative solutions

Purpose: The aim of the article is to propose an innovative method of selecting cities, functioning on the basis of appropriately selected criteria shaping them. The article presents the possibility of matching the model city that was Opole with other 15 Polish cities, selected on the basis of the number of inhabitants approximating to the model city, in the context of the implementation of passenger transport within the city bus transport. The proposed methodology is aimed at selecting appropriate conditions and selecting an appropriate city, similar to the model city, in which an appropriate infrastructural or technical solution can be used. Approach/Methodology/Design: The following research methods were used to verify the objective: statistical analysis, which consisted of a detailed analysis of all surveyed cities, comparison of the analysed centres in order to create the most advantageous solution, and expert methods, which consisted of conducting a survey among 14 experts in management, transport, logistics and production engineering. Findings: The analysis has shown which cities are most likely to be able to introduce innovative solutions to improve the functioning of these centres and has identified various comparative aspects of urban development. Practical Implications: Carrying out such analyses will help city authorities in the development of their land, as well as show in which areas there are some shortcomings in relation to other centres. Originality/Value: There is a lack of unambiguous methods in the literature, consisting in searching for the best matches to the tested patterns, which are to be used to implement innovative solutions. A method has been developed which may serve to solve such problems.peer-reviewe

Risk management model in an ecological storage facility

Purpose: The aim of the article is to develop a risk management model in an ecological storage facility. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research methodology used is the ICOM cube and the BPMN method, which give the opportunity to present elements enabling risk management in a warehouse facility using environmental principles. Findings: Implementation risk management model in an ecological storage facility enables sustainable development of the company, maintaining appropriate quality standards of the services provided and protection the surrounding environment. Practical Implications: The subject of ecology and risk factor management in warehouse management is an inherent challenge of logistics warehouse facilities. The combination of these two aspects is important for sustainable development in warehouse management. The presented models of risk management in warehouse management make it possible to reduce the occurrence of disruptions and protect the natural environment. Originality/value: The developed risk management model in an ecological storage facility enables the implementation of risk management procedures with sustainable development, which is an important aspect in the modern world. The implementation of the model by the examined entities will not only reduce the occurrence of risk factors, but also protect the natural environment. The combination of these two elements shows a new aspect of risk management in logistics companies.peer-reviewe

Analysis of risk factors in an indirect distribution channel

Purpose: The article aims to present an analysis of risk factors in an indirect distribution channel. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research methodology used are indicators that enable the analysis of risk factors in the distribution channel. The results obtained by the FMEA method enabled the use of the preventive mechanisms method in the enterprise. The purpose of using the FMEA method is to characterize the most dangerous risk factors in the surveyed entities, which will be most felt by the organization in enterprises. Findings: Numerous risk factors can arise in a network of indirect distribution channels. The applied FMEA method identified which risk factors are the most dangerous for the organization regarding probability, detectability, and significance of the risk factor. The results obtained from the FMEA method made it possible to develop preventive mechanisms for the examined company and thus reduce the possibility of risk factors. Practical Implications: Over time, new risk factors may appear, so you should constantly monitor and analyze disturbances using the FMEA method that allows you to manage risk factors. Enterprises that are part of an indirect distribution channel should develop preventive mechanisms to ensure an efficiently functioning organization. Originality/value: The studies showed that the magnitude of the effect and the probability of risk factors depend on the first activity performed in the distribution network up to the last link of the supply chain. It is also influenced by the continuity of the consequences of a given occurrence of a risk factor. The obtained data is the basis for risk management for distribution entities.peer-reviewe