Preliminary results on radiation damage in various graphites

Preliminary results of a broad irradiation program on graphite are reported. Within this program graph1tes of different degree of graphitization, given by the different graphitizability of the filler materials, have been studied. The irradiations were carried out with neutron doses up to 5 x 10$^{21}$ nvt at temperatures ranging from 70° to 700°0. The changes in physical properties such as lattice distance, macroscopic dimensions, density, thermal and electrical conductivity, magnetic susceptibility, coefficient of thermal expansion, mechanical strength and others are reported, with special emphasis on the mfiuence of the degree of graphitization

Work stress, nonwork stress, and health

This paper examines the interface between work stress and nonwork stress and how it relates to health. Results indicate that the way people feel at work is largely a function of conditions at work. Similarly, the way people feel outside of work is largely a function of things that occur outside the job. Both work and nonwork stress are independently associated with physical and mental health, although the relationship between nonwork stress and health is slightly stronger. Excessive demands or stresses in one domain can interfere with life in the other. Such conflict operates equally in both directions. When present it can be an added source of stress and adversely affect health. Taken together these findings suggest that the stress people experience at work is not simply a reflection of their “personal problems.” This has implications for the design of health promotion and stress prevention programs in the workplace.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/44811/1/10865_2004_Article_BF00846832.pd

Economy and Divorces: Their Impact Over Time on the Self-Employment Rates in Spain

The paper used time-series data and examined the effect of economic and social variables on the male and female self-employment rates in Spain. We also employed cointegration analysis (with and without) structural breaks. We thus find strong evidence that long run relationships exist among the variables. More precisely, we find that the unemployment rates and the ratio of self-employment to employees’ earnings have a positive effect on self-employment, whereas, economic development and divorce rates have a negative effect. Importantly, we find that the economic variables have equal or stronger long run impact on females than males, with both groups reacting to changes in family circumstances. Finally, we show that the short run family circumstances are better predictors of self-employment choices rather than economic factors, with self-employment being a means of adjustment to new personal circumstances and economic needs

Leveraging the macro-level environment to balance work and life: an analysis of female entrepreneurs' job satisfaction

This study investigates the interactive effect of female entrepreneurs’ experience of work–life imbalance and gender-egalitarian macro-level conditions on their job satisfaction, with the prediction that the negative linear relationship between work–life imbalance and job satisfaction may be buffered by the presence of women-friendly action resources, emancipative values, and civic entitlements. Data pertaining to 7,392 female entrepreneurs from 44 countries offer empirical support for these predictions. Female entrepreneurs who are preoccupied with their ability to fulfill both work and life responsibilities are more likely to maintain a certain level of job satisfaction, even if they experience significant work–life imbalances, to the extent that they operate in supportive macro-level environments

Children's rights and social media: An analysis of TikTok's Terms of Service through the lens of a young user

The twenty-first century has seen immense changes in technology and globalization, with children born into this digital age not knowing what life is like without the internet, mobile devices, and smart technology. Literature on children and social media cannot keep up with popular apps' rapid evolution and the changing digital landscape in which children are now active participants. One such explosively popular app, TikTok, is explored in this policy analysis to determine its Terms of Use and Privacy Policy in regards to children's rights, protections, and their agency. This policy analysis will discuss TikTok's platform and rise to global popularity in a Background section, following a critical review of the app's Terms of Service and Privacy Policies to answer this question: What does TikTok's policy show about child rights, child protection, and children's agency in 2019? The UN General Assembly Convention on the Rights of the Child will be used as a framework to analyze TikTok's policies regarding young users.Ope

Children's rights and social media: An analysis of TikTok's Terms of Service through the lens of a young user

The twenty-first century has seen immense changes in technology and globalization, with children born into this digital age not knowing what life is like without the internet, mobile devices, and smart technology. Literature on children and social media cannot keep up with popular apps' rapid evolution and the changing digital landscape in which children are now active participants. One such explosively popular app, TikTok, is explored in this policy analysis to determine its Terms of Use and Privacy Policy in regards to children's rights, protections, and their agency. This policy analysis will discuss TikTok's platform and rise to global popularity in a Background section, following a critical review of the app's Terms of Service and Privacy Policies to answer this question: What does TikTok's policy show about child rights, child protection, and children's agency in 2019? The UN General Assembly Convention on the Rights of the Child will be used as a framework to analyze TikTok's policies regarding young users.Ope

Coping with Fear of and Exposure to Terrorism among Expatriates

This paper examines existing research on the impact of terrorism on expatriate coping strategies. We consider pre-assignment fear of terrorism, in-country coping strategies, and anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with repatriation. The extant research is small but growing. Our model for expatriate coping at the pre-departure, in-country, and repatriation stages includes strategies specific to each stage. Preparation using proactive coping, systematic desensitization, problem and emotion focused coping, social support, and virtual reality explorations are recommended. Selecting expatriate candidates who are well-adjusted, emotionally intelligent, and possessing good coping skills is essential for successful assignments in terror-prone regions