Family Business Professionalization: An Explanatory Research Abstract

The study is dedicated to family entrepreneurship research with a clear focus on family business professionalization. There is a consensus in family business research and practice that professionalization is one of the most complex topics facing family firms. Despite its importance, it is one of the areas that has been the least investigated by researchers. Based on an extensive literature review, a detailed interview plan was developed and has been perfected. This interview plan will be used to collect our data through comprehensive interviews with a sample group consisting of executives from ten family businesses that are in their second or third generation of ownership. The collection of their experiences on professionalization within their own companies and their unique observations will be used to create a paper highlighting the benefits and challenges of professionalization within family firms

Quantitative determination by atomic absorption spectrometry for macro elements of mineral waters from Romania

In this paper there are presented the results of studies performed on characteristics of some existent mineral waters, in three different regions of Romania (West Region, Centre Region and North Region). Regarding this aim, the quantitative chemical analysis of macro elements: sodium (Na), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) was performed, using a flame atomic absorption spectrometer VARIAN Spectr AA 110 type. In this case, the flame emission and absorption method was used. As a conclusion, for sodium the maximum value recorded in mineral waters from the three regions taken into discussion, was obtained in sample A1 (294 mg/L) in the west region, for potassium the maximum reached was 47.4 mg/L in sample B3 in the north region, for calcium the maximum value was recorded as 330 mg/L in sample A3 from north region, and magnesium recorded the maximum value of 76 mg/L in sample B3 for north region. All samples studied, are within normal limits established by law

Quantitative determination by atomic absorption spectrometry for macro elements of mineral waters from Romania

The aim of this paper is to present the results of studies for some microelements from mineral water. Mineral water was collected from three different regions of Romania (West Region, Centre Region and North Region). The microelements: lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), manganium (Mn), iron (Fe), cooper (Cu), chromium (Cr), and cadmium (Cd) were analyzed by atomic adsorption spectrometry determination, using the graphite tubular electrothermic owen method VARIAN GTA 110. As a conclusion, the lead (Pb) maximum value recorded for the west region waters was in sample A1 (18.6 µg/L), the nickel (Ni) exhibits maximum value in center region, in sample C2 (54.15 µg/L), the manganium (Mn) reaches the maximum in the west region in sample A1 (360 µg/L), the iron (Fe) exhibits maximum value in sample B3 (6.25 µg/L) from north region, and for the cadmium (Cd), the maximum value was reached in sample A1 (8.18 µg/L) from the west region. When comparing the allowable limits for heavy metals, (ORDER NO. 975 OF 16 DECEMBER 1998 ON THE APPROVAL RULES OF THE SANITARY HYGIENIC FOOD) were not observed exceedances of microelements concentrations studied

Unravelling networks in local public health policymaking in three European countries:a systems analysis

Background: Facilitating and enhancing interaction between stakeholders involved in the policymaking process to stimulate collaboration and use of evidence, is important to foster the development of effective Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) policies. Performing an analysis of real-world policymaking processes will help reveal the complexity of a network of stakeholders. Therefore, the main objectives were to unravel the stakeholder network in the policy process by conducting three systems analyses, and to increase insight into the similarities and differences in the policy processes of these European country cases.Methods: A systems analysis of the local HEPA policymaking process was performed in three European countries involved in the 'REsearch into POlicy to enhance Physical Activity' (REPOPA) project, resulting in three schematic models showing the main stakeholders and their relationships. The models were used to compare the systems, focusing on implications with respect to collaboration and use of evidence in local HEPA policymaking. Policy documents and relevant webpages were examined and main stakeholders were interviewed.Results: The systems analysis in each country identified the main stakeholders involved and their position and relations in the policymaking process. The Netherlands and Denmark were the most similar and both differed most from Romania, especially at the level of accountability of the local public authorities for local HEPA policymaking. The categories of driving forces underlying the relations between stakeholders were formal relations, informal interaction and knowledge exchange.Conclusions: A systems analysis providing detailed descriptions of positions and relations in the stakeholder network in local level HEPA policymaking is rather unique in this area. The analyses are useful when a need arises for increased interaction, collaboration and use of knowledge between stakeholders in the local HEPA network, as they provide an overview of the stakeholders involved and their mutual relations. This information can be an important starting point to enhance the uptake of evidence and build more effective public health policies

Quantitative determination by atomic absorption spectrometry for macro elements of mineral waters from Romania

The aim of this paper is to present the results of studies for some microelements from mineral water. Mineral water was collected from three different regions of Romania (West Region, Centre Region and North Region). The microelements: lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), manganium (Mn), iron (Fe), cooper (Cu), chromium (Cr), and cadmium (Cd) were analyzed by atomic adsorption spectrometry determination, using the graphite tubular electrothermic owen method VARIAN GTA 110. As a conclusion, the lead (Pb) maximum value recorded for the west region waters was in sample A1 (18.6 µg/L), the nickel (Ni) exhibits maximum value in center region, in sample C2 (54.15 µg/L), the manganium (Mn) reaches the maximum in the west region in sample A1 (360 µg/L), the iron (Fe) exhibits maximum value in sample B3 (6.25 µg/L) from north region, and for the cadmium (Cd), the maximum value was reached in sample A1 (8.18 µg/L) from the west region. When comparing the allowable limits for heavy metals, (ORDER NO. 975 OF 16 DECEMBER 1998 ON THE APPROVAL RULES OF THE SANITARY HYGIENIC FOOD) were not observed exceedances of microelements concentrations studied

Quantitative determination by atomic absorption spectrometry for macro elements of mineral waters from Romania

In this paper there are presented the results of studies performed on characteristics of some existent mineral waters, in three different regions of Romania (West Region, Centre Region and North Region). Regarding this aim, the quantitative chemical analysis of macro elements: sodium (Na), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) was performed, using a flame atomic absorption spectrometer VARIAN Spectr AA 110 type. In this case, the flame emission and absorption method was used. As a conclusion, for sodium the maximum value recorded in mineral waters from the three regions taken into discussion, was obtained in sample A1 (294 mg/L) in the west region, for potassium the maximum reached was 47.4 mg/L in sample B3 in the north region, for calcium the maximum value was recorded as 330 mg/L in sample A3 from north region, and magnesium recorded the maximum value of 76 mg/L in sample B3 for north region. All samples studied, are within normal limits established by law

DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): Determinants of self-report physical activity and sedentary behaviours in children in settings: A systematic review and meta-analyses.

Previous physical activity interventions for children (5-12yrs) have aimed to change determinants associated with self-report physical activity behaviour (PAB) and/or sedentary behaviour (SB), however, the associations between these determinants and PAB/SB in different settings are uncertain. The present study aimed to identify modifiable determinants targeted in previous PAB/SB interventions for children. Intervention effects on the determinants and their associations with self-report PAB/SB were assessed across settings.Search of relevant interventions from pre-defined databases was conducted up to July 2023. Randomized and non-randomized controlled trials with modifiable determinants were included. Data extraction and risk of bias assessments were conducted by two independent researchers. Where data could be pooled, we performed Robust Bayesian meta-analyses. Heterogeneity, publication bias and certainty of evidence were assessed. Fifteen studies were deemed eligible to be included. Thirty-seven unique determinants within four settings were identified – school, family, school with family/home, and community with(out) other settings. Ninety-eight percent of determinants belonged to individual/interpersonal determinant categories. Narratively, intervention effects on student perception of teachers’ behaviour (school), self-management, perceived barriers, external motivation, exercise intention, parental modeling on SB (school with family/home) and MVPA expectations (community) were weak to strong, however, corresponding PAB/SB change was not evident. There were negligible effects for all other determinants and the corresponding PAB/SB. Meta-analyses on self-efficacy, attitude, subjective norm and parental practice and PAB/SB in two settings showed weak to strong evidence against intervention effect, while the effect on knowledge could not be determined. Similarly, publication bias and heterogeneity for most analyses could not be ascertained. We found no concrete evidence of association between the modifiable determinants and self-report PAB/SB in any settings. This is presumably due to intervention ineffectiveness. Design of future interventions should consider to follow the systems-based approach and identify determinants unique to the context of a setting, including policy and environmental determinants. <br/