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Diatom assemblage in the 24 cm upper sediment associated with human activities in Lake Warna Dieng Plateau Indonesia

- Soeprobowati, Tri, Suedy, Sri, Hadiyanto, Lubis, Ali, Gell, Peter

Authors: Soeprobowati, Tri , Suedy, Sri , Hadiyanto , Lubis, Ali , Gell, Peter
Date: 2018
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Relation: Environmental Technology and Innovation Vol. 10, no. (2018), p. 314-323
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Description: Lake Warna is a small shallow crater lake on the Dieng Plateau, Central Java, the second highest plateau in the world after Nepal. A 24 cm sediment core was extracted from Lake Warna to reconstruct environmental changes in the Lake and its catchment from preserved diatom assemblages. Diatoms are microalgae in the Bacillariophyte that have silicious cell walls that can be preserved in sediments. As diatom species are sensitive to water quality changes in the assemblages upcore reflect changes in lake condition. Sediment cores were collected from two sites, sliced at 1 cm intervals for diatom analysis and bulked across 3 cm for 210Pb radiometric dating. Examination of diatoms in a 24 cm sediment core from Lake Warna reveals clear correlation with human activities in the catchment area over the past 124 years. The record is divided into 2 zones based on sustained changes in the diatom assemblages. The lowest zone Zone I (21–15 cm, estimated 1935–1954) was dominated by Frustulia crassinervia (Brebisson ex W. Smith) Ross, Gomph onema parvulum (Kutzing) Kutzing, Pinnularia valdetolerans Mayama & H. Kobayasi, P. viridis (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg, and Aulacoseira distans (Ehrenberg) Simonson. Zone II (15–0 cm, estimated 1980–2013), the uppermost zone was dominated by P. viridiformis Krammer, P. latevittata Cleve, E. monodon var. tro p ica (Hustedt) Hustedt, S. seminulum Grunow, P a crosphaeria W. Smith. E. zygodon Ehrenberg, P. gibba Ehrenberg, and P. viridiformis Krammer. The 15 cm core from TW3 commenced sediment accumulation 114 years ago and is divided into 2 zones as well. Zone I (15–7 cm, estimated 1901–1981) was dominated by Brachysira brebissonii R. Ross, G. parvulum (Kutzing) Kutzing, E. monodon var. tropica (Hustedt) Hustedt, E. zygodon Ehrenberg and S. seminulum Grunow. Zone II (7–0 cm, estimated 1981–2006) was dominated by P. viridiformis Krammer, P. gibba Ehrenberg, Pinnularia viridis (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg, Sellaphora bacillum (Ehrenberg) Mann, S. seminulum Grunow, and Stauroneis sp. These assemblages reflect ongoing acid, clear water conditions for the time represented by the cores. The recent rise in S. seminulum Grunow reflects recent lake eutrophication likely owing to the accelerated agricultural and urban development in the lake's catchment in recent decades.

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The minimum number of valves for diatoms identification in Rawapening Lake, Central Java

- Soeprobowati, Tri, Tandjung, Djalal, Sutikno, Hadisusanto, Suwarno, Gell, Peter

Authors: Soeprobowati, Tri , Tandjung, Djalal , Sutikno , Hadisusanto, Suwarno , Gell, Peter
Date: 2016
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Relation: Biotropia Vol. 23, no. 2 (2016), p. 97-100
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Description: Technical challenges in using diatoms for paleolimnological work are the identification and enumeration of diatom valves. Variations exist in the minimum number of valves to identify, ranging from 100 to 700 valves of the dominant species. This task can be very time consuming, particularly when the diatom valves are not abundant. This research was conducted to determine the minimum number of valves to be identified in the diatom assemblages from Rawapening Lake, Central Java, Indonesia. Based on the 314 samples obtained from Rawapening Lake, the diatom efficiency rose above 0.85 upon the minimum count of 300 valves. The number of diatom species identified remained stable after the minimum of 300 valves. Therefore, the minimum number of diatom's valves identified to represent the assemblage for paleolimnological analysis was 300.

Land-use changes concerning the riparian vegetation in Galela Lake, North Maluku, Indonesia

- Soeprobowati, Tri, Jumari, Jumari, Saraswati, Tyas, Suhry, Hendro, Gell, Peter

Authors: Soeprobowati, Tri , Jumari, Jumari , Saraswati, Tyas , Suhry, Hendro , Gell, Peter
Date: 2021
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Relation: Ecological Engineering Vol. 170, no. (2021), p.
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Description: Galela Lake is the largest lake in the Halmahera Utara Regency, North Maluku Province, Indonesia, and is used for domestic water supply, irrigation, aquaculture, and tourism. However, its catchment has been cleared and developed for intensive agriculture. Therefore, there is a need to examine the land-use changes impacting the riparian vegetation of Galela Lake to establish a basis for the development of lake management plans. Research has been conducted at four research sites within the forest (Site I), farmland (Site II), a tourism area (Site III), and near the river inlet (Site IV). In each site, the riparian vegetation was surveyed from the lake banks to 500 m into the neighboring terrestrial habitat. Evidence for changes in the spatial distribution of land-use types in the vicinity of Galela Lake in 2002, 2015, and 2019 were obtained from Landsat images. Galela Lake (302.05 Ha) is exposed to various kinds of human use. During 2002–2019, barren land had been converted into build-up land, and much of the water body of the lake was converted into a riparian zone through the pressures of population growth. Ten of 89 plant species observed within the riparian vegetation around Galela Lake are included in The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List threatened species 2010. Coconut (Cocos nucifera), sugar palm (Arenga pinnata), fig (Ficus variegata), nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), and mango (Mangifera indica) were found to be the most important riparian trees. The second generation stands of riparian vegetation (pole and sapling strata) of several species exhibit potential as conservation plants for land and aquatic ecosystems, such as guest tree (Kleinhovia hospita), bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris), the figs (Ficus septica and F. variegata), and sugar palm (A. pinnata). © 2021 Elsevier B.V.

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Water quality status of mangrove ecosystem in Bedono, Sayung, Demak, Central Java

- Soeprobowati, Tri, Jumari, Jumari, Hidayat, Jafron, Muhammad, Fuad, Falah, Mirza, Cahyani, Ni, Gell, Peter

Authors: Soeprobowati, Tri , Jumari, Jumari , Hidayat, Jafron , Muhammad, Fuad , Falah, Mirza , Cahyani, Ni , Gell, Peter
Date: 2023
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Pollution Vol. 9, no. 4 (2023), p. 1374-1385
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Description: Mangrove ecosystems have many functions for coastal areas, including ecological, social, and economic services. These functions have a systemic impact on the environment of other coastal ecosystems and human life. The mangrove ecosystem covering an area of 197.92 ha in Bedono, Demak Regency, Central Java was threatened due to the wave abrasion and high tides. Some parts of Bedono Village had become inundated and flooded permanently, zink as part of the ocean. This research was conducted to quantify water pollution in the mangrove ecosystem of Bedono Village using the Storage and Retrieval (STORET) method and the pollution index (PI). The fieldwork was conducted June 2022, by collecting water samples for laboratory analysis tests and in-situ water quality measurement. The parameter of the water quality that exceeded threshold of the Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 22 of 2021 are the dissolved oxygen (DO) ranges between 4.39-8.78 mg L-1, BOD ranges between 30-32.4 mg L-1, phosphate ranges between 0.063-0.074 mg L-1, ammonia ranges between 0.148-0.48 mg L-1, Cr ranges between 0.071-0.21 mg L-1, and Pb ranges between 0.071-0.21 mg L-1. Based on the STORET method, the water quality in the mangrove ecosystem was found to be in the category of moderately (-16, for harbor function) – heavily polluted (-80, for tourism and -90, marine biota), whereas based on the PI index it was lightly polluted (1.77-4.12, for harbor function) – moderately polluted (11.06-13.83for tourism, and 9.96-11.85, marine biota). © The Author(s) 2023.

Diatom index of Galela Lake, Halmahera, Indonesia in relation to human activities

- Soeprobowati, Tri, Saraswati, Tyas, Jumari, Jumari, Sari, Kenanga, Gell, Peter

Authors: Soeprobowati, Tri , Saraswati, Tyas , Jumari, Jumari , Sari, Kenanga , Gell, Peter
Date: 2023
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Relation: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Vol. 20, no. 7 (2023), p. 7707-7722
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Description: Diatoms, silicious microalgae, have been used successfully as bioindicators of water quality assessment in aquatic ecosystems. Diatoms have a degree of tolerance to the water quality and some diatoms are a good indicator for several water quality variables. Diatom indices have been developed to assess river water quality, mostly in Europe. This study aims to apply diatom indices developed in Europe for the tropical lake of Galela adjacent to residential areas influenced by human activities. Galela Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Halmahera Utara, Indonesia with its main functions being domestic water supply, irrigation, fisheries, and tourism. Human activities have impacted the area around the lake. The 90-cm and 85-cm long sediment cores were collected using a piston corer from Site 1 and 2, respectively. Sediment samples were sliced every 5 cm, separated from sediment by adding HCl and H2O2. The diatom valves were identified under a microscope with 1,000 × magnification. The water quality status of each layer was inferred with diatom indices performed using OMNIDIA software version 6.0. Forty-nine and 63 diatoms species were identified from Site 1 and Site 2, respectively. The number of species and diversity of diatoms was higher in the lower layers than those in the upper layers. The preserved diatom assemblages reflect past physical and chemical water quality. Generic Diatom Index and Specific Pollution Sensitivity Index provided the best evidence for change in Galela Lake—they integrated 70–100% of the diatom taxa from the sediment core samples. © 2022, The Author(s) under exclusive licence to Iranian Society of Environmentalists (IRSEN) and Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University.

The carbon stock potential of the restored mangrove ecosystem of Pasarbanggi, Rembang, Central Java

- Soeprobowati, Tri, Sularto, Raden, Hadiyanto, H., Puryono, Sri, Rahim, Aulia, Jumari, Jumari, Gell, Peter

Authors: Soeprobowati, Tri , Sularto, Raden , Hadiyanto, H. , Puryono, Sri , Rahim, Aulia , Jumari, Jumari , Gell, Peter
Date: 2024
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Relation: Marine Environmental Research Vol. 193, no. (2024), p.
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Description: Mangrove ecosystems can absorb significant amounts of carbon and help mitigate climate change. However, their existence continues to be endangered by natural and human forces. Therefore, mangrove restoration is regarded as a crucial component of the global climate change agenda. This study aims to estimate the potential total carbon stock of restored mangrove ecosystems in Pasarbanggi, Rembang, Central Java. The above-below-ground (root) carbon stock was calculated using several published allometric equations. The loss-on-ignition method analyzed leaf litter and sediment carbon stocks. This study estimates the Pasarbanggi mangrove ecosystem's total carbon stock potential at 0.02 × 106 MgC, which is equivalent to the potential CO2 emission of 0.08 × 106 MgCO2e, with up to 65% stored in sediments. This study highlights the critical role of restored mangrove ecosystems on the climate change mitigation agenda by reducing the concentration of atmospheric CO2. © 2023 Elsevier Ltd

Bezier curve-based generic shape encoder

- Sohel, Ferdous, Karmakar, Gour, Dooley, Laurence, Bennamoun, M.

Authors: Sohel, Ferdous , Karmakar, Gour , Dooley, Laurence , Bennamoun, M.
Date: 2010
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Relation: IET Image Processing Vol. 4, no. 2 (2010), p. 92-102
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Description: Existing Bezier curve-based shape description techniques primarily focus upon determining a set of pertinent control points (CP) to represent a particular shape contour. While many different approaches have been proposed, none adequately consider domain-specific information about the shape contour like its gradualness and sharpness, in the CP generation process which can potentially result in large distortions in the object's shape representation. This study introduces a novel Bezier curve-based generic shape encoder (BCGSE) that partitions an object contour into contiguous segments based upon its cornerity, before generating the CP for each segment using relevant shape curvature information. In addition, although CP encoding has generally been ignored, BCGSE embeds an efficient vertex-based encoding strategy exploiting the latent equidistance between consecutive CP. A non-linear optimisation technique is also presented to enable the encoder is automatically adapt to bit-rate constraints. The performance of the BCGSE framework has been rigorously tested on a variety of diverse arbitrary shapes from both a distortion and requisite bit-rate perspective, with qualitative and quantitative results corroborating its superiority over existing shape descriptors.

Image-dependent spatial shape-error concealment

- Sohel, Ferdous, Karmakar, Gour, Dooley, Laurence

Authors: Sohel, Ferdous , Karmakar, Gour , Dooley, Laurence
Date: 2008
Type: Text , Conference paper
Relation: Signal Processing, 2008. ICSP 2008. 9th International Conference
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Description: Existing spatial shape-error concealment techniques are broadly based upon either parametric curves that exploit geometric information concerning a shapepsilas contour or object shape statistics using a combination of Markov random fields and maximum a posteriori estimation. Both categories are to some extent, able to mask errors caused by information loss, provided the shape is considered independently of the image/video. They palpably however, do not afford the best solution in applications where shape is used as metadata to describe image and video content. This paper presents a novel image-dependent spatial shape-error concealment (ISEC) algorithm that uses both image and shape information by employing the established rubber-band contour detecting function, with the novel enhancement of automatically determining the optimal width of the band to achieve superior error concealment. Experimental results qualitatively and numerically corroborate the enhanced performance of the new ISEC strategy compared with established shape-based concealment techniques.

Geometric distortion measurement for shape coding: a contemporary review

- Sohel, Ferdous, Karmakar, Gour, Dooley, Laurence, Bennamoun, M.

Authors: Sohel, Ferdous , Karmakar, Gour , Dooley, Laurence , Bennamoun, M.
Date: 2011
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Relation: ACM Computing Surveys Vol. 43, no. 4 (2011), p. 1-22
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Description: Geometric distortion measurement and the associated metrics involved are integral to the Rate Distortion (RD) shape coding framework, with importantly the efficacy of the metrics being strongly influenced by the underlying measurement strategy. This has been the catalyst for many different techniques with this article presenting a comprehensive review of geometric distortion measurement, the diverse metrics applied, and their impact on shape coding. The respective performance of these measuring strategies is analyzed from both a RD and complexity perspective, with a recent distortion measurement technique based on arc-length-parameterization being comparatively evaluated. Some contemporary research challenges are also investigated, including schemes to effectively quantify shape deformation.

Quasi-Bezier curves integrating localised information

- Sohel, Ferdous, Karmakar, Gour, Dooley, Laurence, Arkinstall, John

Authors: Sohel, Ferdous , Karmakar, Gour , Dooley, Laurence , Arkinstall, John
Date: 2008
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Relation: Pattern Recognition Vol. 41, no. 2 (2008), p. 531-542
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Description: Bezier curves (BC) have become fundamental tools in many challenging and varied applications, ranging from computer-aided geometric design to generic object shape descriptors. A major limitation of the classical Bezier curve, however, is that only global information about its control points (CP) is considered, so there can often be a large gap between the curve and its control polygon, leading to large distortion in shape representation. While strategies such as degree elevation, composite BC, refinement and subdivision reduce this gap, they also increase the number of CP and hence bit-rate, and computational complexity. This paper presents novel contributions to BC theory, with the introduction of quasi-Bezier curves (QBC), which seamlessly integrate localised CP information into the inherent global Bezier framework, with no increase in either the number of CP or order of computational complexity. QBC crucially retains the core properties of the classical BC, such as geometric continuity and affine invariance, and can be embedded into the vertex-based shape coding and shape descriptor framework to enhance rate-distortion performance. The performance of QBC has been empirically tested upon a number of natural and synthetically shaped objects, with both qualitative and quantitative results confirming its consistently superior approximation performance in comparison with both the classical BC and other established BC-based shape descriptor methods.

Sliding-window designs for vertex-based shape coding

- Sohel, Ferdous, Karmakar, Gour, Dooley, Laurence, Bennamoun, M.

Authors: Sohel, Ferdous , Karmakar, Gour , Dooley, Laurence , Bennamoun, M.
Date: 2012
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Relation: IEEE Transactions on Multimedia Vol. 14, no. 3 (June 2012), p. 683-692
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Description: Traditionally the sliding window (SW) has been employed in vertex-based operational rate distortion (ORD) optimal shape coding algorithms to ensure consistent distortion (quality) measurement and improve computational efficiency. It also regulates the memory requirements for an encoder design enabling regular, symmetrical hardware implementations. This paper presents a series of new enhancements to existing techniques for determining the best SW-length within a rate-distortion (RD) framework, and analyses the nexus between SW-length and storage for ORD hardware realizations. In addition, it presents an efficient bit-allocation strategy for managing multiple shapes together with a generalized adaptive SW scheme which integrates localized curvature information (cornerity) on contour points with a bi-directional spatial distance, to afford a superior and more pragmatic SW design compared with existing adaptive SW solutions which are based on only cornerity values. Experimental results consistently corroborate the effectiveness of these new strategies.

Dynamic Bezier curves for variable rate-distortion

- Sohel, Ferdous, Karmakar, Gour, Dooley, Laurence

Authors: Sohel, Ferdous , Karmakar, Gour , Dooley, Laurence
Date: 2008
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Relation: Pattern Recognition Vol. 41, no. 10 (2008), p. 3153-3165
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Description: Bezier curves (BC) are important tools in a wide range of diverse and challenging applications, from computer-aided design to generic object shape descriptors. A major constraint of the classical BC is that only global information concerning control points (CP) is considered, consequently there may be a sizeable gap between the BC and its control polygon (CtrlPoly), leading to a large distortion in shape representation. While BC variants like degree elevation, composite BC and refinement and subdivision narrow this gap, they increase the number of CP and thereby both the required bit-rate and computational complexity. In addition, while quasi-Bezier curves (QBC) close the gap without increasing the number of CP, they reduce the underlying distortion by only a fixed amount. This paper presents a novel contribution to BC theory, with the introduction of a dynamic Bezier curve (DBC) model, which embeds variable localised CP information into the inherently global Bezier framework, by strategically moving BC points towards the CtrlPoly. A shifting parameter (SP) is defined that enables curves lying within the region between the BC and CtrlPoly to be generated, with no commensurate increase in CP. DBC provides a flexible rate-distortion (RD) criterion for shape coding applications, with a theoretical model for determining the optimal SP value for any admissible distortion being formulated. Crucially DBC retains core properties of the classical BC, including the convex hull and affine invariance, and can be seamlessly integrated into both the vertex-based shape coding and shape descriptor frameworks to improve their RD performance. DBC has been empirically tested upon a number of natural and synthetically shaped objects, with qualitative and quantitative results confirming its consistently superior shape approximation performance, compared with the classical BC, QBC and other established BC-based shape descriptor techniques.

Expatriate adjustment and assignment success : The significance of host country support

- Sokro, Evans, Pillay, Soma

Authors: Sokro, Evans , Pillay, Soma
Date: 2016
Type: Text , Conference paper
Relation: Under new management: Innovating for sustainable and just futures, 30th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM 2016); Brisbane, Australia; 6th -9th December 2016
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Description: While the recent literature on expatriation acknowledges the importance of host country support in expatriate assignment success, yet few studies have addressed how host country support may influence expatriate adjustment and overall success, especially in sub-Saharan Africa host country context. This study examines expatriates’ perceptions of support from local employees and its impact on expatriates’ adjustment and overall assignment success. Results show that expatriates perceived host country support as important in enhancing their adjustment to host subsidiaries as well as playing a significant role in their assignments success in general. Theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed and suggestions for future research are provided.

The role of perceived organisational support in expatriate adjustment and assignment success

- Sokro, Evans, Pillay, Soma

Authors: Sokro, Evans , Pillay, Soma
Date: 2016
Type: Text , Conference paper
Relation: Under new management: Innovating for sustainable and just futures, 30th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM 2016); Brisbane, Australia; 6th -9th December 2016
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Description: This study draws on the perceived organisational support theory to examine how international assignees’ perceptions of support from their organisations influence their adjustment, satisfaction and overall assignment success. The perceived organisational support theory maintains that employees evaluate the extent to which organisations are concerned about their general wellbeing. The investigation was carried out with survey data obtained from 229 expatriates based in multinational subsidiaries in Ghana. Findings indicate that perceived organisational support has significant positive effects on expatriate adjustment, satisfaction and overall assignment success. The study has implications for both international human resource management researchers and practitioners.

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Perceived organisational support and expatriation in Ghana

- Sokro, Evans

Authors: Sokro, Evans
Date: 2017
Type: Text , Thesis , PhD
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Description: This thesis explores the relationship between perceived organisational support and expatriation outcomes in host subsidiaries of multinational companies. While multinationals depend on expatriates to manage their foreign subsidiaries, successful expatriation is influenced by expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment to the host country’s environments. Although Ghana has witnessed a substantial growth in the number of foreign subsidiaries operating in various sectors of the country’s economy, support structures have not been well researched in terms of how host organisations manage expatriation, considered from an African perspective. Adopting a positivist research approach, this study surveyed 229 expatriates working in foreign subsidiaries of multinational companies based in Ghana. Structural equation modelling was employed to test the model and hypothesised relationships. The test of the hypothesised model reveals that support from the organisation and host employees has significant positive effects on expatriation. Specifically, the study shows that perceived organisational support positively relates to expatriate assignment completion and career development. Host-country nationals’ support has a significant effect on expatriate adjustment to the work environment but no effect on Ghanaian cultural adjustment. The empirical results indicate that headquarters-subsidiary coordination has significant positive effects on expatriate adjustment to the host country’s environment and on how the subsidiary is shaped through knowledge transfer. In contrast, Ghanaian cultural adjustment was found to have a negative impact on assignment completion and shaping of the subsidiary. Furthermore, while assignment completion is positively related to career and professional skills development, shaping the subsidiary has a direct effect on overall success. Career development and overall success are significantly associated with expatriate satisfaction. This thesis concludes by discussing the implications of the findings of the study for both theory and practice. The limitations of the study are acknowledged and explained. Several recommendations for future research are detailed to ensure successful expatriation in sub-Saharan Africa in general.
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The effects of perceived organisational support on expatriate adjustment, assignment completion and job satisfaction

- Sokro, Evans, Pillay, Soma, Bednall, Timothy

Authors: Sokro, Evans , Pillay, Soma , Bednall, Timothy
Date: 2021
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Relation: International Journal of Cross Cultural Management Vol. 21, no. 3 (2021), p. 452-473
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Description: This study examines the influence of perceived organisational support (POS) on expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment, assignment completion and job satisfaction in the sub-Saharan African context. While multinationals depend on expatriates to manage their foreign subsidiaries, successful expatriation is influenced by expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment to their host country’s environment. Survey responses from 229 expatriates were analysed using partial least squares path modelling. The results reveal that support from their organisations relates positively to expatriate adjustment, assignment completion and job satisfaction. The empirical results also demonstrate that expatriate adjustment partially mediates the relationship between POS and assignment completion and job satisfaction. Furthermore, findings suggest that assignment completion positively influences job satisfaction and partially mediates the association between POS and job satisfaction. The findings of this research have important theoretical and practical implications for multinational companies operating in sub-Saharan Africa. © The Author(s) 2021.

Host country nationals’ attitudes, social support and willingness to work with expatriates

- Sokro, Evans, Pillay, Soma

Authors: Sokro, Evans , Pillay, Soma
Date: 2020
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Global business review Vol. 21, no. 5 (2020), p. 1184-1199
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Description: This study investigates host country nationals’ (HCNs) attitudes towards expatriates and their implications for willingness to co-work and offer social support. Survey data from 211 HCNs indicate that attitudes of HCNs directly influence their willingness to provide social support to expatriate employees in host subsidiaries. The results of the study also reveal that HCNs’ attitudes are positively related to the willingness of host employees to co-work with expatriates. Implications of our findings for research and practice are presented.

Social work and social justice : What are we fighting for?

- Solas, John

Authors: Solas, John
Date: 2008
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Australian Social Work Vol. 61, no. 2 (2008), p. 124-136
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Description: A cardinal value of social work practice is social justice. Social justice ranks as the second of five values that underpin the Code of Ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW. However, although social work's commitment to promoting social justice is laudable and, indeed, may even be a distinguishing feature of the profession, precisely what kind of social justice does social work espouse? The answer to this question remains unclear. Views about the nature and scope of social justice stem from broader conceptions of justice that not only differ from, but may also conflict with, each other. Therefore, it is important not only for social work to be clear about the type of social justice that it currently advocates, but also to ensure that it is one that the profession seeks to defend and maximise. It is argued that the choice must be as egalitarian as possible. Indeed, it must be radically so. Otherwise, what is social work fighting for?
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