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In the article there is an analysis of the difference of powers of the Board Chair, Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary under the one-tier corporate governance structure in Ukraine, also the legal nature of the formalization of their duties. The article objective is to establish and articulate the differences of their powers, which is achieved through the study and analysis of legislative acts and relevant scientific researches. It has been determined that the election of the Board Chair and the Chief Executive Officer must take place at the first meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors, while the appointment of the Corporate Secretary occurs upon the appearance of this position. It has been established that the Board Chair and the Chief Executive Officer are elected by the Board of Directors, while the Corporate Secretary is appointed by the Board. The author examines the role of the Board Chair in corporate governance and concludes that the Chair convenes the Board, presides over its meetings, and signs the meeting minutes. It is also noted that, during such meetings, the Board Chair may have the right to a casting vote in the event of a tie among the Board members, as specified in the corporate charter document. The author examines the role of the Chief Executive Officer in corporate governance and concludes that the CEO represents the interests of the corporation, performs legally significant actions on its behalf without the need for a power of attorney, including transactions, and issues orders and directives that are mandatory for all employees of the corporation. It is also noted that the use of the term «ordinary daily activities of the corporation» in paragraph 3 of part two of Article 65 of Law № 2465-IX, the literal interpretation of which could unpredictably limit the powers of the Chief Executive Officer, does not meet the «quality of law» criterion. The article suggests to harmonize the terminology used in Laws № 2465-IX and № 2275-VIII. The author examines the role of the Corporate Secretary in corporate governance and concludes that the Corporate Secretary facilitates the coordination of the Board of Directors and its committees, and the exchange of information between the Board, shareholders, and other stakeholders of the corporation. It is also noted that the Corporate Secretary cannot be a member of the Board of Directors. The article specifies that the Board Chair, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Corporate Secretary are all officials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In parliamentary systems, private members (i.e. backbenchers) with formal titles and roles can affect the institutional system in which politicians, civil servants and interest groups are embedded. Packing legislative institutions with backbenchers who act as agents of the government but who are not in Cabinet puts certain Members of Parliament in a privileged position with the core executive. We hypothesize that influential positions in Canada's House of Commons, notably a parliamentary secretary tasked with supporting a minister or a chair of a parliamentary committee, bring increased external pressure from interest group lobbyists. We test these assumptions with data on communications between MPs and interest group lobbyists gathered from the federal Registry of Lobbyists and open data lists found on the website of the Parliament of Canada. Our results show that a parliamentary secretary position or a seat on a standard committee exposes MPs to higher lobbying volumes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article in "Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought" reflects on the impact of Lester Bush's groundbreaking research on the exclusion of Black men from priesthood ordination in the LDS Church. The article details Lester Bush's journey in uncovering historical documents that challenged the official narrative and led to significant changes within the Church. Despite facing shunning and adverse actions from Church leaders, Lester's work ultimately influenced key figures and contributed to a shift in Church policy. The article highlights Lester Bush's lasting legacy in Mormon studies and his pivotal role in shaping historical scholarship on important topics within the Church. [Extracted from the article]

The most important resource of the information society; It creates intellectual capital that researches, analyzes, questions and reveals innovation. As the Digital Age evolves towards Society 5.0; It is expected that human resources capital will be able to achieve competencies far beyond their knowledge and skills with the support of technology. While individuals can control their social lives in a more practical and simple way with the technologies they have, they can also reveal their different talents in their business lives, thanks to the technological infrastructure, knowledge and experience in their work areas. Expected from employees in business life; is to be able to adapt skills in the fields of knowledge, informatics, analysis, innovation and creativity. The aim of this study is to determine the digital skills of executive assistants in the changing business life and to reveal their impact on career sustainability. First of all, the "Digital Abilities Scale" was developed to be used in the research. For this purpose, scale reliability and validity studies were conducted. After creating a valid and reliable scale, 325 administrative assistants were contacted in line with the purpose of the research and data on the relevant subject was collected through a survey. It was concluded that there is a moderate, positive significant relationship between the digital skills of executive assistants and their career sustainability. It is recommended that utmost importance be given to the existence of the necessary and sufficient technological infrastructure, innovative work environments and supportive management approach in order to contribute to the career sustainability of executive assistants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

STUDY QUESTION Does a purpose-designed Decision Aid for women considering elective egg freezing (EEF) impact decisional conflict and other decision-related outcomes? SUMMARY ANSWER The Decision Aid reduces decisional conflict, prepares women for decision-making, and does not cause distress. WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN Elective egg-freezing decisions are complex, with 78% of women reporting high decisional conflict. Decision Aids are used to support complex health decisions. We developed an online Decision Aid for women considering EEF and demonstrated that it was acceptable and useful in Phase 1 testing. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION A single-blind, two-arm parallel group randomized controlled trial was carried out. Target sample size was 286 participants. Randomization was 1:1 to the control (existing website information) or intervention (Decision Aid plus existing website information) group and stratified by Australian state/territory and prior IVF specialist consultation. Participants were recruited between September 2020 and March 2021 with outcomes recorded over 12 months. Data were collected using online surveys and data collection was completed in March 2022. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Females aged ≥18 years, living in Australia, considering EEF, proficient in English, and with internet access were recruited using multiple methods including social media posts, Google advertising, newsletter/noticeboard posts, and fertility clinic promotion. After completing the baseline survey, participants were emailed their allocated website link(s). Follow-up surveys were sent at 6 and 12 months. Primary outcome was decisional conflict (Decisional Conflict Scale). Other outcomes included distress (Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale), knowledge about egg freezing and female age-related infertility (study-specific measure), whether a decision was made, preparedness to decide about egg freezing (Preparation for Decision-Making Scale), informed choice (Multi-Dimensional Measure of Informed Choice), and decision regret (Decision Regret Scale). MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Overall, 306 participants (mean age 30 years; SD: 5.2) were randomized (intervention n = 150, control n = 156). Decisional Conflict Scale scores were significantly lower at 12 months (mean score difference: −6.99 [95% CI: −12.96, −1.02], P  = 0.022) for the intervention versus control group after adjusting for baseline decisional conflict. At 6 months, the intervention group felt significantly more prepared to decide about EEF than the control (mean score difference: 9.22 [95% CI: 2.35, 16.08], P  = 0.009). At 12 months, no group differences were observed in distress (mean score difference: 0.61 [95% CI: −3.72, 4.93], P  = 0.783), knowledge (mean score difference: 0.23 [95% CI: −0.21, 0.66], P  = 0.309), or whether a decision was made (relative risk: 1.21 [95% CI: 0.90, 1.64], P  = 0.212). No group differences were found in informed choice (relative risk: 1.00 [95% CI: 0.81, 1.25], P  = 0.983) or decision regret (median score difference: −5.00 [95% CI: −15.30, 5.30], P  = 0.337) amongst participants who had decided about EEF by 12 months (intervention n = 48, control n = 45). LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Unknown participant uptake and potential sampling bias due to the recruitment methods used and restrictions caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Some outcomes had small sample sizes limiting the inferences made. The use of study-specific or adapted validated measures may impact the reliability of some results. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS This is the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate a Decision Aid for EEF. The Decision Aid reduced decisional conflict and improved women's preparation for decision making. The tool will be made publicly available and can be tailored for international use. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) The Decision Aid was developed with funding from the Royal Women's Hospital Foundation and McBain Family Trust. The study was funded by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Project Grant APP1163202, awarded to M. Hickey, M. Peate, R.J. Norman, and R. Hart (2019–2021). S.S. M.P. D.K. and S.B. were supported by the NHMRC Project Grant APP1163202 to perform this work. R.H. is Medical Director of Fertility Specialists of Western Australia and National Medical Director of City Fertility. He has received grants from MSD, Merck-Serono, and Ferring Pharmaceuticals unrelated to this study and is a shareholder of CHA-SMG. R.L. is Director of Women's Health Melbourne (Medical Practice), ANZSREI Executive Secretary (Honorary), RANZCOG CREI Subspecialty Committee Member (Honorary), and a Fertility Specialist at Life Fertility Clinic Melbourne and Royal Women's Hospital Public Fertility Service. R.A.A. has received grants from Ferring Pharmaceuticals unrelated to this study. M.H. K.H. and R.J.N. have no conflicts to declare. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12620001032943 TRIAL REGISTRATION DATE 11 August 2020 DATE OF FIRST PATIENT'S ENROLMENT 29 September 2020 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 12th National and 5th International Congress of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases of Iran (NICOPA XII) was held in Karaj, Iran in May 2024. The congress brought together over 650 scientists from Iran and 8 other countries to present the latest advances in parasitology and parasitic diseases. The program included plenary lectures from top national and international scientists, as well as workshops on scientific paper writing, primer and probe design, and phylogenetic tree drawing. The congress was considered a success and included social activities and visits to historical sites in Alborz Province. [Extracted from the article]

Professor Dr. Pieter Baas, a distinguished scientist in plant anatomy and wood anatomy, passed away in Leiden, the Netherlands, on April 29th, 2024. He was an emeritus professor at Leiden University and a life and honorary member of the IAWA. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to plant anatomy, forestry, wood science, and wood anatomy, and was recognized internationally for his work. He was known for his generosity, mentorship, and dedication to promoting the field of wood anatomy. His passing is a great loss to the IAWA community. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides summaries of three sessions from the PICES Press journal. Session 1 discusses the use of coupled models in management, highlighting the need for dynamic models and careful consideration of system components. Session 5 focuses on integrating human dimensions data into marine ecosystem-based management, emphasizing the importance of equity and inclusivity. Session 8 addresses the challenges of applying marine biodiversity indicators and assessments to evaluate policy goals, including the lack of data and the difficulty of integrating different indicators. The article also briefly mentions side events, such as an evening workshop for early career professionals and art-science collaboration programs. [Extracted from the article]

This article aims to problematize and understand the identity of executive secretaries in the narratives, which are circumscribed between the profession frustration and enjoyment. At the same time they initially isolate themselves, they come together in conflicting identifications built in the individual’s subjectivity. To study this subjectivity between self and other, we interviewed 3 executive secretaries who work in the public sector, and, as a methodology, we based on narrative as an instrument for recapitulating experience in interaction, whose meaning is relative to particular socio-historical circumstances. The results indicate that the participants converge in their identifications about the first steps, enjoyment and frustration (only one did not openly show the demotivation). Finally, we conclude that the narrative is an excellent tool for understanding the Executive Secretary profession through the expectations, beliefs and conflicts dilemmas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document provides two parliamentary opinions on various issues within an organization. The first opinion discusses the assignment of duties to absent officers, with some members suggesting a change in minutes and others proposing the election of a secretary pro tem. The opinion clarifies that the president cannot reassign duties already assigned to another officer. The second opinion addresses the requirement of roll-call votes by the executive board, stating that a two-thirds vote by the assembly is necessary to adopt this motion. The document also discusses the process of creating a special rule of order for the executive board and the issue of conforming changes to the organization's constitution and bylaws. [Extracted from the article]

Malin Falkenmark, a renowned water scientist, passed away at the age of 98. The author of the article first met Falkenmark in 1976 and was impressed by her approach to work, which was based on facts and evidence. They remained good friends and collaborated on various projects over the next 50 years. Falkenmark played a significant role in organizing the United Nations Water Conference and was elected as the Rapporteur General. She also contributed to the International Water Resources Association and helped establish the Stockholm International Water Institute. Falkenmark received several awards for her contributions to water sciences. The author expresses their personal loss and admiration for Falkenmark's work. [Extracted from the article]

Dr. Sandy Roberts, the executive secretary and ministerial director for the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, discusses her journey to leadership in an interview. She explains that her path was not linear and that she took advantage of opportunities as they arose. Dr. Roberts also discusses the challenges of being a woman in leadership and the importance of treating others with respect and kindness. She emphasizes the need for women in leadership to empower others and create a supportive environment. [Extracted from the article]

This study employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies mainly to examine how UNFCCC Executive Secretaries use concessive but-constructions and linguistic polyphony to implicitly argue points of view and convey stance in speeches on climate change. Our findings indicate that, in order to achieve its goals for global climate governance while adhering to humanitarian and diplomatic principles, UNFCCC speeches delivered to the Parties to the Convention and the Stakeholders emphasize the urgent need for concerted action on climate change while implicitly expressing discontent and mild criticism of various Parties and Stakeholders for failing to do their fair share in support of such action. This style of discourse aims to promote group unity, solidarity, and transparency while minimizing the possibility of offending any Parties or Stakeholders. Nevertheless, given the urgency of addressing climate change challenges, we advise that UNFCCC speakers utilize more explicit linguistic methods that exert more direct pressure on specific Parties or Stakeholders who fail to assume their share of responsibility. In addition, we suggest that the UNFCCC focus on enabling the implementation of practical actions to limit the effects of global warming, while continuing to urge affluent countries to provide developing countries with much-needed financial and technological help. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the MSEAS 2024 workshop for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) and their active participation in discussions and presentations. The workshop included an ECOP Evening Event with panelists from international organizations discussing global ocean policy. The article also highlights key issues discussed during open discussions, including the science-policy interface, international collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and career development. The importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and strengthening mutual benefits between ECOPs and international organizations is emphasized. The article concludes by providing information on organizations that support ECOPs and encourages contact with researchers in these organizations. [Extracted from the article]

The document is the cover and front matter of the June 2024 issue of Management and Organization Review, a journal that focuses on management and organizations in China and global comparative contexts. The issue includes articles on topics such as cross-border acquisitions, Chinese investment in Africa, and the influence of social risk on corporate social responsibility reporting. The journal is sponsored by the International Association for Chinese Management Research and features contributions from scholars and researchers in the field. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a historical account of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC) on its 30th anniversary. It discusses the strengths of AATC, such as mentoring, networking, collaboration, service, and meaningful discourse, as well as the challenges and changes the organization has faced, including financial pressures and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article also explores the challenges and changes faced by AATC during a period referred to as the "changing of the guard," including debates and transitions related to membership, finances, conference locations, and organizational structures. Efforts were made to increase diversity and inclusivity within the organization, and discussions were held about the organization's journal and its future. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on AATC is also discussed, including the cancellation of the 2020 conference and the need for healing when the conference resumed in 2021. The article emphasizes the importance of honoring the organization's past while considering its future direction and core values. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides an overview of the challenges faced by the Philippines in 2023, particularly in the aftermath of the global pandemic. It discusses economic struggles, political alliances, and controversies surrounding the establishment of the Maharlika Investment Fund. The text also highlights controversies involving the allocation of funds to civilian agencies and accusations of corruption. It mentions a potential shift in foreign policy towards strengthening alliances with the United States and its allies. The release of former senator Leila De Lima and the growing divide within the Marcos-Duterte alliance are also discussed. The future political outlook remains uncertain, and there may be an opportunity for the opposition to challenge dynastic politics. However, politics in the Philippines often revolves around personalities rather than ideologies. The approval ratings of President Duterte and Vice-President Marcos have dropped due to various issues. The Philippines faces pressing issues, and the political landscape may change as disillusionment grows. [Extracted from the article]

The domain of different oral genres has an important function for the construction of good relations social relationships, as well as in the performance of individuals in different communicative processes, such as working and studying, for example. Thus, mastery of oral language becomes essential, both in academic and professional life for students and future Executive Secretaries Federal University of Paraíba - Campus IV, on the use of oral genres in the classroom as an evaluation tool. In methodological terms, this is a study whose approach is qualitative, exploratory. Data were collected through a questionnaire, which was applied to teachers working in the period 2021.1. The results show that the most requested oral genres are: seminars, debates, oral exposition, round of discussions and argumentative dialogues; thus, based on the information obtained in the research, it was found that most professors usually request the production of oral genres in the classroom, as an evaluation instrument, contributing to the students of the Course being able to develop activities that involve the realization and elaboration of oral genres during graduation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present work arose from the interest in secretarial work in the startup environment, as it is a growing market and little explored scientifically by the Executive Secretariat. The study aimed to analyze the perception of the leadership positions of startups from Ceará on the relevance of the exercise of secretarial skills in this business model. The research, characterized as qualitative, with an exploratory approach, was implemented through a form via google forms, with the participation of 30 respondents, who were managers of 24 startups. According to the results, technical, analytical and behavioral skills were considered, however, analytical and behavioral skills were more relevant and are more required in the startup environment, highlighting the main ones such as problem solving, decision making and adaptability. The main challenge pointed out by the startups' representatives was the difficulty in finding qualified people in the market. It was also revealed the lack of Executive Secretaries in the participating startups, although they have positive evaluations on the secretarial skills. These findings showed that there is a demand from Ceará startup managers for qualified professionals with multidisciplinary training, but they are unaware that this demand can be met by professionals from the Executive Secretariat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article focuses on amendments to the IAU Statutes approved during the XXXth General Assembly, including the addition of a Junior Member category to involve early career astronomers and the inclusion of Honorary Members to recognize non-astronomers contributing to the field. It also covers changes to National Members' categories and introduces a clause regarding the possible dissolution of the Union.

The article discusses the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' annual setting of the Doomsday Clock, which represents how close the world is to a civilization-ending disaster. While the initial focus was on nuclear war, the Clock now considers a range of existential risks, including climate change and emerging technologies. The article provides examples of individuals and organizations working to address these threats, such as Sneha Revanur, who mobilized her peers to defeat a proposition involving biased AI algorithms in California's legal system. It also features interviews with climate change activist Bill McKibben and Congressman Ted Lieu on citizen action and influencing policymakers. The article emphasizes the importance of hope and persistence in creating a safer world and highlights the progress made in renewable energy and climate solutions. The author concludes by discussing the need for intergenerational engagement and optimism in addressing nuclear weapons and moving the Doomsday Clock away from midnight. [Extracted from the article]