Impact of income and work on subjective well-being

Artykuł porusza zagadnienia zadowolenia i satysfakcji z życia, które coraz częściej pojawiają się w kręgu zainteresowań ekonomistów i polityków. Wartości te są kształtowane przez różnorodne czynniki, w tym ekonomiczne. Dokonano analizy i porównań wyników badań empirycznych skoncentrowanych na uchwyceniu wpływu dochodów oraz pracy na zadowolenie z życia.The article concentrates on happiness and life satisfaction, which are increasingly of economists and politicians interest. These values are shaped by a variety of factors, including economics. 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Jet A Explosion Experiments: Laboratory Testing

This report describes a series of experiments and analyses on the flammability of Jet A (aviation kerosene) in air. This is a progress report on ongoing work. The emphasis so far has been on measuring basic explosion parameters as a function of fuel amount and temperature. These parameters include vapor pressure, flammability limits, peak explosion pressure and pressure as a function of time during the explosion. These measurements were undertaken in order to clear up some fundamental issues with the existing data. The report is organized as follows: First, we give some background with data from previous studies and discuss the fuel weathering issues. Second, we describe the facility used to do combustion experiments, the combustion test procedures and the results of the combustion experiments. Third, we give estimates of peak pressure, review the standard analysis of pressure histories and discuss the application to the present data. Fourth, we review the standard approach to flammability limits and the issues in determining Jet A flammability. Fifth, we discuss the problems associated with measuring vapor pressure and describe our results for Jet A. Sixth, we present a model for Jet A which illustrates the issues in analyzing multicomponent fuels. Finally, we apply these results to TWA 800 and summarize our conclusions to date

Spark Ignition Energy Measurements in Jet A

Experiments have been carried out to measure the spark ignition energy of Jet A vapor in air. A range of ignition energies from 1 mJ to 100 J was examined in these tests. The test method was validated by first measuring ignition energies for lean mixtures of the fuels hexane (C6H6) and propane (C3H8) in air at normal temperature (295 K) and pressure (1 atm). These results agree with existing data and provide new results for compositions between the lean flame limit and stoichiometric mixtures. Jet A (from LAX, flashpoint 45–48 [degress] C) vapor mixtures with air have been tested at temperatures between 30 and 60 [degrees] C at two fuel mass loadings, 3 and 200 kg/m3, in an explosion test vessel with a volume of 1.8 liter. Tests at 40, 50, and 60 [degrees] C have been performed at a mass loading of 3 kg/m3 in an 1180-liter vessel. Experiments with Jet A have been carried out with initial conditions of 0.585 bar pressure to simulate altitude conditions appropriate to the TWA 800 explosion. Ignition energies and peak pressures vary strongly as a function of initial temperature, but are a weak function of mass loading. The minimum ignition energy varies from less than 1 mJ at 60 [degrees] C to over 100 J at 30 [degrees] C. At temperatures less than 30 [degrees] C, ignition was not possible with 100 J or even a neon sign transformer (continuous discharge). The peak pressure between 40 and 55 [degrees] C was approximately 4 bar. Peak pressures in the 1180-liter vessel were slightly lower and the ignition energy was higher than in the 1.8-liter vessel. The following conclusions were reached relative to the TWA 800 crash: (a) spark ignition sources with energies between 5 mJ and 1 J are sufficient to ignite Jet A vapor, resulting in a propagating flame; (b) the peak pressure rise was between 1.5 and 4 bar (20 and 60 psi). (c) a thermal ignition source consisting of a hot filament created by discharging electrical energy into a metal wire is also sufficient to ignite Jet A vapor, resulting in a propagating flame; (d) laminar burning speeds are between 15 and 45 cm/s; and (e) the limited amount of fuel available in the CWT (about 50 gal) did not significantly increase the flammability limit. The rapid decrease in spark ignition energy with increasing temperature demonstrates that hot fuel tanks are significantly more hazardous than cool ones with respect to spark ignition sources. A systematic effort is now needed in order to utilize these results and apply spark ignition energy measurements to future analyses of fuel tank flammability. Some key issues that need to be addressed in future testing are: (a) effect of flashpoint on the ignition energy-temperature relationship; (b) ignition energy vs. temperature as a function of altitude; (c) effect of fuel weathering on ignition energy; and (d) the effect of ignition source type on ignition limits

Searching for origins : Joseph Smith and the Church of Christ

Joseph Smith was an American religious leader of the Second Great Awakening who emerged as the founder of the Latter-Day Saint Movement. He was renowned as a charismatic leader who claimed to receive direct revelation from God, garnering him thousands of followers in his lifetime who called the man their prophet. By the power of God, Smith claimed to have translated and received new scripture, comparable to the Bible, which would form the foundation of his religious legacy. This thesis undertakes a close examination of the early writings of Smith in order to determine whether or not they amount to a theology in order to answer the question: can Mormonism have a systematic theology

BIM Immersion Cube

The construction industry has become one of the largest professions to struggle with effectively implementing technology. As the industry heads into the future, more and more technology will be needed to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Cal Poly, one of the leading universities for industry recruitment, needs to teach the new generation of builders to be able to implement BIM/VDC into the industry. In this project called the BIM Cube, the overall goal is to give Cal Poly students a better understanding of model coordination and clash detection. This paper outlines the preconstruction services required for the eventual construction of the BIM Cube. These services entail three major components; a virtual 3D model, a construction schedule, and a cost estimate. This paper outlines the steps taken acquire this project, how the scope was completed, and the lessons learned from this experience

Exploring basic hope as a mediator between attitudes towards religion and psychological well-being among Anglicans

The current study examines the mediating role of basic hope in the relationship of attitudes towards religion with psychological well-being in a sample of Anglicans. Because previous research has indicated close associations among religiosity, hope and well-being, the aforementioned assumption is highly plausible. A total of 176 participants (89 women and 87 men) took part in this study. All were members of the Church of England who completed three questionnaires: the Post-Critical Belief Scale (PCBS), the Psychological Well-Being (PWB) and the Basic Hope Inventory (BHI-12). The results demonstrated that all four attitudes towards religion were associated with basic hope: orthodoxy and second naiveté were positively related to basic hope, while external critique and relativism were negatively related. In addition, basic hope was positively associated with psychological well-being. The main finding showed that basic hope turned out to mediate the relationships between the four attitudes towards religion and psychological well-being among Anglicans. Taken together, the findings highlight the important role of hope, which seems vital to the development of people’s religious beliefs and well-being.Celem niniejszego badania jest sprawdzenie mediacyjnej roli nadziei podstawowej w związku postaw wobec religii z dobrostanem psychicznym w próbie Anglikanów. Ponieważ wcześniejsze badania wskazywały na bliskie związki między religijnością, nadzieją i dobrostanem, powyższe założenie jest wysoce prawdopodobne. W badaniu wzięło udział sto siedemdziesiąt sześć osób (89 kobiet i 87 mężczyzn). Wszyscy byli członkami Kościoła Anglikańskiego i wypełnili trzy kwestionariusze: Skalę Przekonań Postkrytycznych (PCBS), Skalę Dobrostanu Psychicznego (PWB) oraz Inwentarz Podstawowej Nadziei (BHI-12). Wyniki wykazały, że wszystkie cztery postawy wobec religii były związane z nadzieją podstawową: ortodoksja i wtórna ufność były pozytywnie związane z nadzieją podstawową, podczas gdy zewnętrzna krytyka i relatywizm były negatywnie powiązane. Ponadto, nadzieja podstawowa była pozytywnie związana z dobrostanem psychicznym. Główne odkrycie pokazało, że nadzieja podstawowa okazała się pośredniczyć w związkach pomiędzy czterema postawami wobec religii a dobrostanem psychicznym wśród Anglikanów. Podsumowując, wyniki badań podkreślają ważną rolę nadziei, która wydaje się być kluczowa dla rozwoju przekonań religijnych i dobrostanu. The current study examines the mediating role of basic hope in the relationship of attitudes towards religion with psychological well-being in a sample of Anglicans. Because previous research has indicated close associations among religiosity, hope and well-being, the aforementioned assumption is highly plausible. A total of 176 participants (89 women and 87 men) took part in this study. All were members of the Church of England who completed three questionnaires: the Post-Critical Belief Scale (PCBS), the Psychological Well-Being (PWB) and the Basic Hope Inventory (BHI-12). The results demonstrated that all four attitudes towards religion were associated with basic hope: orthodoxy and second naiveté were positively related to basic hope, while external critique and relativism were negatively related. In addition, basic hope was positively associated with psychological well-being. The main finding showed that basic hope turned out to mediate the relationships between the four attitudes towards religion and psychological well-being among Anglicans. Taken together, the findings highlight the important role of hope, which seems vital to the development of people’s religious beliefs and well-being

Developing a model for program consultation in social work.

Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis1977 .K765. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 40-07, page: . Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 1978

Otwartość na dialog międzyreligijny ‒ psychologiczne uwarunkowania i procesy

The aim of this article is to examine psychological antecedents and processes that play a crucial role in building and developing openness to interreligious dialogue. Two factors turn out to determine the ways in which interreligious dialogue is led: personality traits (agreeableness and openness to experience) and religious attitudes (intrinsic religiosity). They create an atmosphere of tolerance, which is especially important in dialogue as it promotes the religious freedom that is a necessary condition for interreligious dialogue. The effectiveness of interreligious dialogue depends on the presence of personal and group factors which all contribute to the final outcome, e.g. genuine autonomy of religious motivation, the ability to differentiate between essential and peripheral elements in religion, or authenticity of religious beliefs connected with commitment. They frequently interact with each other in influencing the final forms of interreligious dialogue.Celem niniejszego artykułu jest określenie psychologicznych uwarunkowań i procesów, które odgrywają kluczową rolę w budowaniu i rozwijaniu otwartości na dialog międzyreligijny. Dwa czynniki decydują o stylu prowadzenia dialogu międzyreligijnego: cechy osobowości (ugodowość i otwartość na doświadczenie) oraz postawy religijne (dojrzała religijność). Formują one atmosferę tolerancji, która jest szczególnie ważna w dialogu, gdyż tworzy wolność religijną, która jest niezbędnym warunkiem dialogu międzyreligijnego. Skuteczność dialogu międzyreligijnego zależy od obecności czynników osobistych i grupowych, które określają jego ostateczny charakter, np. prawdziwa autonomia motywacji religijnej, umiejętność różnicowania zasadniczych i peryferyjnych elementów religii lub autentyczność przekonań religijnych związana z zaangażowaniem. W wielu sytuacjach wymienione czynniki wchodzą we wzajemne interakcje, które wpływają na finalne formy dialogu międzyreligijnego

Spousal support and illness acceptance in breast cancer patients: the mediating function of meaning in life and sense of coherence

The explanation as to why married cancer patients are characterised by better adjustment to illness than unmarried patients is not fully understood. This article aims to investigate a parallel mediation effect of meaning in life and sense of coherence in the relationship of spousal support and illness acceptance in breast cancer patients. A total of 213 wo­men were included in this study. The Berlin Social Support Scales, the Personal Meaning Profile, the Sense of Coherence Scale, and the Acceptance of Life with the Disease Scale were used. Pearson’s correlation coefficient and mediation analysis were performed. The results showed significant correlations between spousal support, meaning in life, sense of coherence, and illness acceptance. Except for protective buffering support, meaning in life mediated spousal supports’ effect on illness acceptance. A sense of coherence mediated the relationship of perceived available support, actually received support, and protective buffering support in terms of illness acceptance. Meaning-based resources play a significant role in accepting the detrimental mental and physical consequences of breast cancer. Therefore, practitioners can incorporate these resources into rehabilitation programmes to improve adjustment to cancer.Wyjaśnienie, dlaczego pacjentki z rakiem pozostające w związku małżeńskim charakteryzują się lepszym przystosowaniem do choroby niż pacjentki niezamężne, nie jest w pełni zrozumiałe. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest zbadanie równoległego efektu mediacji poczucia sensu życia i poczucia koherencji w związku wsparcia małżeńskiego i akceptacji choroby u pacjentek z rakiem piersi. W badaniu wzięło udział 213 kobiet. Zastosowano Berlińską Skalę Wsparcia Społecznego, Profil Znaczenia Osobistego, Skalę Poczucia Koherencji oraz Skalę Akceptacji Życia z Chorobą. Przeprowadzono analizę współczynnika korelacji Pearsona oraz analizę mediacji. Wyniki wykazały istotne korelacje pomiędzy wsparciem małżeńskim, poczuciem sensu życia, poczuciem koherencji i akceptacją choroby. Z wyjątkiem buforującego wsparcia ochronnego, poczucie sensu życia pośredniczyło we wpływie wsparcia współmałżonka na akceptację choroby. Poczucie koherencji pośredniczyło w relacjach między postrzeganym dostępnym wsparciem, faktycznie otrzymywanym wsparciem i buforującym wsparciem ochronnym w zakresie akceptacji choroby. Zasoby oparte na znaczeniach odgrywają istotną rolę w akceptacji negatywnych psychicznych i fizycznych konsekwencji raka piersi. Lekarze mogą zatem z powodzeniem włączyć te zasoby do programów rehabilitacyjnych w celu poprawy przystosowania do choroby nowotworowej