全球钢铁企业并购趋势分析报告

当今世界的钢铁业与其他行业相比,供应链的两端相当分散,钢铁企业难以控制原材料成本与钢材产品的价格.因此,从原材料供应到产品加工制造,全球钢铁工业的整合潜力很大.虽然近几年来世界钢铁行业并购重组的发展已经非常迅速,但是在未来这种并购热潮似乎不可能很快降温.从目前的情况来看,刺激钢铁企业并购活动的因素已经发生了明显的变化.以前的并购活动多是由公司破产引起的,而现在的公司并购是一种全球式交易.     

Supporting thinking on sample sizes for thematic analyses: a quantitative tool

Thematic analysis is frequently used to analyse qualitative data in psychology, healthcare, social research and beyond. An important stage in planning a study is determining how large a sample size may be required, however current guidelines for thematic analysis are varied, ranging from around 2 to over 400 and it is unclear how to choose a value from the space in between. Some guidance can also not be applied prospectively. This paper introduces a tool to help users think about what would be a useful sample size for their particular context when investigating patterns across participants. The calculation depends on (a) the expected population theme prevalence of the least prevalent theme, derived either from prior knowledge or based on the prevalence of the rarest themes considered worth uncovering, e.g. 1 in 10, 1 in 100; (b) the number of desired instances of the theme; and (c) the power of the study. An adequately powered study will have a high likelihood of finding sufficient themes of the desired prevalence. This calculation can then be used alongside other considerations. We illustrate how to use the method to calculate sample size before starting a study and achieved power given a sample size, providing tables of answers and code for use in the free software, R. Sample sizes are comparable to those found in the literature, for example to have 80% power to detect two instances of a theme with 10% prevalence, 29 participants are required. Increasing power, increasing the number of instances or decreasing prevalence increases the sample size needed. We do not propose this as a ritualistic requirement for study design, but rather as a pragmatic supporting tool to help plan studies using thematic analysis.     

杂志社门户网站的建立

《中国冶金》杂志社的门户网站采用先进的三层技术体系架构搭建,整个体系架构分为用户界面层、业务逻辑层、数据存储层,具有实用、灵活、安全可靠、可扩展和易用维护等特点.通过门户网站可以远程完成杂志社日常的全部工作;可以让员工通过网络进行高效的沟通、交流和信息共享;还可以实现全部期刊编辑管理工作的无纸化操作;进行网刊发布和期刊征订处理;同时为读者、编辑提供了一个网上交流的平台.     

The systemic perspective of service processes: underlying theory,architecture and approach

As competition in the service industry grows, delivering high-quality service to meet customers’ needs and expectations becomes paramount. In order to achieve a thorough understanding of customers, companies are increasingly adopting Customer Relationship Management (CRM) initiatives. However, CRM does not have the process vision necessary to cope with complex and cross-functional processes. This problem is better handled by Business Process Management (BPM) initiatives, which, by their turn, struggle to built-in customer intelligence in their systems. Based upon systems theory, we discuss the roles of CRM and BPM in an integrated approach to deliver customer fulfillment. As the evolution of service-oriented approaches requires us to consider both customer interactions and experiences as key elements of service processes, we present a broader perception of service processes involving these two perspectives. Also, we discuss the architecture of a customer-facing system comprising customer processes that are aimed at better dealing with customer interactions.     

Should trans people be postmodernist in the streets but positivist in the spreadsheets? A reply to Sullivan

ABSTRACT

Accurate census data is essential for a variety of government planning functions and plays an important methodological role in social science. This article responds to issues raised by Alice Sullivan concerning how the UK 2021 census will ask about sex and gender. The two-centuries-old question about male/female sex is not ideal, even with the new guidance proposed; however, I will argue that the proposed changes are unlikely to cause harm. The new open-ended census question on gender identity is welcome and will yield important data. I also respond to Sullivan‘s worries that “queer postmodernists” are “coming for” questionnaires and threaten the sanctity of scientific fact. Sullivan misrepresents trans-inclusive gender theories and how scientific research explaining sex/gender differences is carried out. Finally, I discuss how questioning the ontological reality of trans gender identities leads to transphobic harassment and worse.     

期刊稿件网络采编系统的建立

《中国冶金》杂志社全面启用的科技期刊稿件采编系统是以Internet为载体,具有作者在线投稿、在线查询、上传校样、专家在线审理稿件、提交审稿意见、上传审改稿、编辑在线加工处理稿件等作用,完全实现了稿件从收稿到发稿的全程数字化管理,同时建立了数据齐全、操作简便的作者、审稿专家和稿件的数据库,改进了传统的操作方法和管理模式,提高了工作效率.杂志社采用该系统还可以进行网刊发布、管理以及期刊征订和发行处理.     

A preliminary review of the parenting assessment and skill development service: A 10-day residential service for families at risk of child maltreatment

Tweddle's Parenting Assessment and Skill Development Service (PASDS) is a 10-day residential programme for families at risk of child maltreatment. The service aims to conduct a comprehensive parenting capacity assessment to inform case management and improve parenting practices. The aims of the study were to (1) describe the psychosocial functioning of parents taking part in PASDS, (2) describe the key parenting assessment outcomes, and (3) explore parents' experiences of participation in PASDS including (a) perceived barriers and enablers of participation and (b) perceived outcomes for their family. Participants were 18 parents who participated in Tweddle's PASDS in Melbourne, Australia. A mixed methods study comprising a case file review and qualitative interviews was conducted. Parents accessing PASDS had experienced adverse childhood events, and many were experiencing mental health difficulties. Interviews with parents revealed perceived benefits of PASDS in improving parenting knowledge and skills, family relationships, and parenting confidence. At the time of discharge, 33% of families were assessed as unable to provide independent care for their child. The current findings have important implications for the further evaluation of evidenced-based services which can improve the accuracy of parenting capacity assessments, aiding in child protection decision-making related to child placement and safety.