Collaborative Endeavor Research Articles

Desubstantializing the critique of forms of life: relationality, subjectivity, morality

ABSTRACT : Rahel Jaeggi’s Critique of Forms of Life represents a welcome new development in critical social thought. It aims to overcome the ‘liberal abstinence’, which forbids criticizing the ethical fabric of social life, and proposes to connect normative evaluation with a serious social-ontological model of ‘forms of life’. In this article we argue, however, that Jaeggi’s ontological characterization of the concept of form of life is problematic in ways that introduce a number of adverse consequences for social critique. In section 1, we lay out the main components of Jaeggi’s account. In section 2, we present four interconnected problems that beset Jaeggi’s substantializing conception of forms of life. In section 3, we present an alternative construal of the idea of forms of life, one which does not utilize the concept for grasping substantial unities, but rather focuses on the ‘forms’ that specifically human life takes, and which grasps social practices as concrete collaborative activities involving expectations of recognition. We thereby bring together the recognition-theoretical strand of critical social thought with Jaeggi’s welcome new gambit. In section 4 we briefly put forth three mutually complementary ways to conceive of recognitive expectations immanent in social life understood as a collaborative endeavor.

Sustainable Facilities Management in the Built Environment: A Mixed-Method Review

The significance of facilities management practices in the built environment and the changing focus to include sustainability principles have been acknowledged. However, there is no consensus on the sustainability principles needed to ensure maximal benefits in the built environment. Few studies have systematically analysed and visualised the trends in facilities management sustainability research. This study thus explored facilities management research and its evolving focus over the past decade regarding sustainability. With a focus on the built environment, an exploratory study using scientometrics and content analysis was undertaken based on the extant literature from 2012 to 2022 published in the Scopus database. Keywords including “sustainable facilities management” and “built environment” were used to identify journal articles and conference papers. Interlinks were mapped and visualised using VOSviewer and complemented with findings from the content analysis. Findings showed that current research pathways centred around four clusters, including planning and implementation, community-oriented smart facilities management, innovativeness, and environmental and corporate energy management. These core research focus areas were mostly concentrated in the United Kingdom. The core researchers, institutions, funders, and sources were established. Future research gaps and directions based on knowledge areas and methodological and collaborative endeavours were highlighted. The study offers insights to facilities managers, researchers, analysts, and policymakers on the trajectory of sustainable facilities management research and the extent to which the sustainable development agenda has been embraced. The relations between SFM research and opportunities or areas of stronger focus given contemporary occurrences were identified.

Creating a reading community in the classroom

ABSTRACT This essay examines a half-term of Year 9 work on An Inspector Calls, with a particular focus on group discussion, writing in role and class reading of the text. I argue that extensive talking before writing is an invaluable way to elicit pupil insight; I then argue that this is necessarily a collaborative endeavour. I then go on to contrast this experience of the classroom with the (2014) English national curriculum’s positioning of pupils and emphasis on the individual.

Civic Engagement

Based on the past sixteen years of experience with an online collaborative endeavor offered across differing university types, as well as modes of instruction, the best practice found that by fostering student peer exchanges on a collaborative web site students reached a high level of achievement in these courses. Findings indicate that despite differences in institutions or modes of instruction, students were academically reflective in their peer discussions on the site across geographic boundaries. This best practice concludes that a collaboration with a peer interactive design has an important place in any discipline's goals. It provides the development, implementation, and evaluation of a collaborative interactive online teaching process for incorporation across any disciple, which is an ongoing concern for educators, program designers, university administrators, technical and administrative staff, institutional decision makers, training managers, and publishers on the development and delivery of pedagogical content.

Tuning ourselves into place: Enhancing multivocality with video

This article addresses the methodological aspects of a multi-voiced, collaborative ethnographic research process, in particular how video can enhance and amplify this research endeavour. The authors illustrate and discuss how experimental filmic methodologies can help to capture processes of becoming in a collaborative research endeavour, both enabling the development and production of diverse empirical materials and enhancing the multivocality of research practices. Using explorations of the National Tourist Route towards Havøysund in northern Norway as our empirical context, we reflect on diverse engagements along the process, such as becoming aware how the camcorder becomes a member in the research team. The filmed material forms an entanglement where our explorations along the route, our cultural practices related to the northern landscape and diverse disciplinary practices come together. We address three main ways video contributed to our research process and the creation of research materials. First, we highlight how video enables the creation of empirical traces that can be used as research materials. Second, we explore how video can work for mobilisation of multivocal dialogues. Finally, we point out that video opens the way for integration of the sensual into the research process.

Digital Dimensions: Unveiling the Potential of E-Design and Virtual Prototyping

The design and prototyping processes have undergone significant transformation due to the emergence of E-Design and Virtual Prototyping in a time marked by remarkable technological progress. This study examines the significant influence of digital aspects on several industries, providing a comprehensive analysis of their potential for transformation. E-Design comprises a wide range of digital tools and processes that aid in the inception, development, and refining of design ideas. Through the utilisation of computer-aided design (CAD), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR), E-Design has emerged as a platform that facilitates novel opportunities for creative expression and collaborative endeavours. This technology empowers designers and engineers to surpass the limitations imposed by geographical distances, thereby promoting international collaboration and facilitating the emergence of interdisciplinary creativity. In contrast, Virtual Prototyping provides a dynamic platform that enables the iterative enhancement of prototypes, free from the restrictions imposed by physical constraints. By employing intricate simulations and digital twinning techniques, this approach expedites the cycle of product development, diminishes expenses, and mitigates the adverse effects on the environment. The rise of Virtual Prototyping has facilitated equal access to prototyping, hence enabling startups and small enterprises to engage in the process. This study examines case studies in several industries, including automotive, aerospace, architecture, and healthcare, to demonstrate the transformative impact of E-Design and Virtual Prototyping on product development and project lifecycles. This study investigates the obstacles and ethical implications linked to E-Design and Virtual Prototyping, encompassing concerns regarding data security, intellectual property rights, and the digital divide. This highlights the necessity of practising responsible innovation and implementing ethical principles in order to effectively navigate this revolutionary environment.

PJ view: Post-registration support for newly qualified pharmacists from 2026 must be a collaborative endeavour

PJ view: Post-registration support for newly qualified pharmacists from 2026 must be a collaborative endeavour

АНАЛІЗ ІННОВАЦІЙНО-ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНОГО СПІВРОБІТНИЦТВА УКРАЇНИ ТА ЄС

The present study critically delves into the intricate dynamics characterizing the bilateral relationship between Ukraine and the European Union, particularly within the realm of innovation and investment, spanning the expanse of the past decade. In this comprehensive exploration, the focal points of mutual interest and cooperation were meticulously unearthed, shedding light on the converging knowledge domains that have captured the attention of both parties. Drawing from a nuanced analysis, the study aptly elucidates the multifaceted factors that wield considerable influence over the successful implementation of collaborative endeavors at the international level. Moreover, the study proffers a series of judiciously crafted measures designed to mitigate the harmful impact of these identified factors. Notably, the conclusions drawn from this rigorous analysis find corroboration in the empirical evidence derived from global ratings and statistical data proffered by esteemed international organizations bolsters the credibility of the study's findings. In a pioneering stride, the study also presents a novel framework for appraising the efficacy of collaborative efforts in innovation and investment, predicated on the foundational tenets of sustainable development. This novel approach stands distinguished by its holistic consideration of the economic, environmental, and social ramifications inherent in the collaborative processes. Furthermore, the proposed evaluative framework offers a discerning vantage point for ascertaining the attractiveness of individual innovative projects for Ukraine and the European Union member states, thereby factoring in the intricate interplay of risks and uncertainties that often underlie such initiatives. Complementing these scholarly contributions, the study proffers a series of strategic recommendations tailored to enhance the efficacy of cooperative initiatives between Ukraine and the European Union in innovation and investment. Through its comprehensive scope and intelligent insights, this study significantly contributes to the ongoing discourse surrounding international collaboration in the dynamic domain of innovation and investment.

Unlocking the Commercialisation Process for Academic Ideas and Their Global Market Impact

Abstract In an era where the transformation of knowledge into innovation and its successful commercialisation holds paramount significance, this paper explores how universities can turn their research into valuable products and impact the global market. It highlights the substantial impact of collaboration across different phases on innovative concepts, accentuating its influence on the quality of commercialisation. Data collection and market research findings indicate the pressing need for an efficient platform to facilitate collaborative endeavours. As a proposed solution, SCIONS encourages collaboration, sparks creativity, augments commercial prospects, and nurtures practical problem-solving. As a seamless, community-driven platform, it empowers academia to proffer scientific solutions to industry requirements and fosters a competitive marketplace for academic research solutions.

Democratic Setback in Pakistan: Challenges, Implications, and Way Forward

This article explores the various aspects of the decline of democracy in Pakistan, which is a crucial subject with important consequences both within the country and on the global stage. Pakistan's democratic progress has been characterized by a succession of obstacles, alternating between periods of civilian governance and military administrations. This paper aims to examine the fundamental factors behind these disturbances in democratic systems, with a specific focus on the recent occurrences that have contributed to the current state of vulnerability in democratic governance. This analysis explores the complex relationship between political instability, governance challenges, the significant influence of the military, economic fluctuations, restrictions on media, and the deterioration of civil liberties. The study additionally provides a comparison analysis with other countries that have encountered comparable democratic obstacles, extracting insights and tactics that could be relevant to the Pakistani situation. The paper highlights the importance of a collaborative endeavour to develop a durable democratic culture, pushing for enduring strategies rather than temporary solutions. The primary objective of this article is to offer a thorough analysis of the democratic obstacles in Pakistan and to facilitate meaningful dialogues and effective approaches toward a more stable and democratic future.

Democratic Setback in Pakistan: Challenges, Implications, and Way Forward

This article explores the various aspects of the decline of democracy in Pakistan, which is a crucial subject with important consequences both within the country and on the global stage. Pakistan's democratic progress has been characterized by a succession of obstacles, alternating between periods of civilian governance and military administrations. This paper aims to examine the fundamental factors behind these disturbances in democratic systems, with a specific focus on the recent occurrences that have contributed to the current state of vulnerability in democratic governance. This analysis explores the complex relationship between political instability, governance challenges, the significant influence of the military, economic fluctuations, restrictions on media, and the deterioration of civil liberties. The study additionally provides a comparison analysis with other countries that have encountered comparable democratic obstacles, extracting insights and tactics that could be relevant to the Pakistani situation. The paper highlights the importance of a collaborative endeavour to develop a durable democratic culture, pushing for enduring strategies rather than temporary solutions. The primary objective of this article is to offer a thorough analysis of the democratic obstacles in Pakistan and to facilitate meaningful dialogues and effective approaches toward a more stable and democratic future.

Collaborative Governance in Natural Disaster Mitigation in Bekasi Regency, Indonesia

<span>This article examines the role of collaborative governance in natural disaster mitigation in Bekasi Regency, focusing on three sectors: the Regional Disaster Management Agency, the village government apparatus, and the community. This study will examine each party's involvement in mitigating natural disasters in particular. This study discovered a significant number of key findings by employing an ethnographic method and analysis with the Ansel and Gash model. First, there is an imbalance between stakeholders, with the community lacking in disaster mitigation training and awareness. Second, in terms of facilitative leadership, the role of district government and community leaders as mediators is not yet broad enough to promote collaborative events in disaster management, and the community is unaware of its involvement in this collaborative endeavor. Third, on the institutional level, there is no memorandum of understanding amongst the stakeholders involved that describes this collaborative program in further detail. Furthermore, there is little transparency in the program because the community has been excluded a wide range of opportunities to participate. Fourth, there are five indications in the collaborative process as a core dimension in collaborative governance: face-to-face interaction, trust between stakeholders, forging common commitments, harmonizing perspectives, and preliminary results of collaborative effort. In this situation, the forum is not organized on a regular basis, but just at particular times, resulting in less successful and ideal collaborative disaster management outcomes.</span>

Evaluation of a National Quality Improvement Collaborative for Improving Cancer Screening

Cancer screening deficits during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic were found to persist into 2021. Cancer-related deaths over the next decade are projected to increase if these deficits are not addressed. To assess whether participation in a nationwide quality improvement (QI) collaborative, Return-to-Screening, was associated with restoration of cancer screening. Accredited cancer programs electively enrolled in this QI study. Project-specific targets were established on the basis of differences in mean monthly screening test volumes (MTVs) between representative prepandemic (September 2019 and January 2020) and pandemic (September 2020 and January 2021) periods to restore prepandemic volumes and achieve a minimum of 10% increase in MTV. Local QI teams implemented evidence-based screening interventions from June to November 2021 (intervention period), iteratively adjusting interventions according to their MTVs and target. Interrupted time series analyses was used to identify the intervention effect. Data analysis was performed from January to April 2022. Collaborative QI support included provision of a Return-to-Screening plan-do-study-act protocol, evidence-based screening interventions, QI education, programmatic coordination, and calculation of screening deficits and targets. The primary outcome was the proportion of QI projects reaching target MTV and counterfactual differences in the aggregate number of screening tests across time periods. Of 859 cancer screening QI projects (452 for breast cancer, 134 for colorectal cancer, 244 for lung cancer, and 29 for cervical cancer) conducted by 786 accredited cancer programs, 676 projects (79%) reached their target MTV. There were no hospital characteristics associated with increased likelihood of reaching target MTV except for disease site (lung vs breast, odds ratio, 2.8; 95% CI, 1.7 to 4.7). During the preintervention period (April to May 2021), there was a decrease in the mean MTV (slope, -13.1 tests per month; 95% CI, -23.1 to -3.2 tests per month). Interventions were associated with a significant immediate (slope, 101.0 tests per month; 95% CI, 49.1 to 153.0 tests per month) and sustained (slope, 36.3 tests per month; 95% CI, 5.3 to 67.3 tests per month) increase in MTVs relative to the preintervention trends. Additional screening tests were performed during the intervention period compared with the prepandemic period (170 748 tests), the pandemic period (210 450 tests), and the preintervention period (722 427 tests). In this QI study, participation in a national Return-to-Screening collaborative with a multifaceted QI intervention was associated with improvements in cancer screening. Future collaborative QI endeavors leveraging accreditation infrastructure may help address other gaps in cancer care.

Facing Poland's “New Historical Politics”: A Conversation with Jaroslaw Suchan

Abstract This conversation between Jarosław Suchan, director of Muzeum Sztuki in Łódź, Poland, from 2006 to 2022, and grupa o.k., the collaborative endeavor of Julian Myers and Joanna Szupinska, addresses the current political crisis in Poland under the rule of the ethnocentric right-wing populist party Law and Justice and its effects on art-institutions in that country. It addresses Suchan's innovative approach to the avant-gardes of the early twentieth century, which he sees as internationalist and emancipatory, and explores the circumstances of his dismissal by forces within the ultra-conservative government. It provides Suchan's parsing of disparate factions within the ruling party, his critical analysis of their aims to advance a whitewashed view of Polish history, his efforts to produce a counternarrative to this “new historical politics,” and his hopes and fears for a Polish cultural scene under right-wing populist direction.

What's New in Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery.

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Strategies for dealing with policy ambiguities

AbstractAmbiguities often weave through policies, leading to conflict and confusion over the intents and purpose of said policy and how it may manifest in any specific instance. Given that policy management is a core function for most public service agencies, the challenges here are almost universally experienced as public servants balance the political, legal, and technical requirements of policies against their functionality in practice. To this end, the authors use a grounded theory approach to identify themes in how practitioners cope with policy ambiguities. Relying on data from program evaluation reports and interviews with practitioners, the authors triangulate five themes: interpretation as a collaborative endeavor, teach people how to think, processes simplify and guide, consistency comes from horizontal communication, and policy interpretation evolve. Conclusions argue that ambiguity is a key theoretical and practical challenge that impacts the quality and character of democratic governance.

OA01.06 Project PEER: A Longitudinal Real-World Study to Understand the Experience of Patients with Lung Cancer and Their Caregivers

The lung cancer treatment landscape has substantially changed in the last decade with novel treatment options available for subsets of lung cancer. With these treatment advances, many patients receive multiple lines of therapies, including clinical trials as a potential option. Our current knowledge of how patients are diagnosed, and how they access and experience treatments is limited to clinical trials and single-institution studies. Project PEER (Understanding the lung cancer Patient ExperiEnce in the Real-world setting), a collaborative endeavor between LUNGevity Foundation and FDA-OCE (Oncology Centers of Excellence), aims to systematically understand how lung cancer patients feel and function during treatment and whether this experience is affected by their specific diagnosis and treatment options.

Building Perinatal Pathology Research Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa.

IntroductionOver two million stillbirths and neonatal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) annually. Despite multilateral efforts, reducing perinatal mortality has been slow. Although targeted pathologic investigation can often determine the cause of perinatal death, in resource-limited settings, stillbirths, early neonatal deaths, and placentas are rarely examined pathologically. However, the placenta is a key source of diagnostic information and is the main determinant of fetal growth and development in utero, influencing child health outcomes.MethodsIn 2016, our collaborative intercontinental group began investigating infectious perinatal death and adverse child health outcomes in Uganda. We developed and initiated a 4-day combined didactic/practical curriculum to train health workers in placental collection, gross placental examination, and tissue sampling for histology. We also trained a local technician to perform immunohistochemistry staining.ResultsOverall, we trained 12 health workers who performed gross placental assessment for > 1,000 placentas, obtaining > 5,000 formalin-fixed tissue samples for research diagnostic use. Median placental weights ranged from 425 to 456 g, and 33.3% of placentas were < 10th percentile in weight, corrected for gestational age. Acute chorioamnionitis (32.3%) and maternal vascular malperfusion (25.4%) were common diagnoses.DiscussionThrough a targeted training program, we built capacity at a university-affiliated hospital in sSA to independently perform placental collection, gross pathologic examination, and placental tissue processing for histology and special stains. Our training model can be applied to other collaborative research endeavors in diverse resource-limited settings to improve research and clinical capacity and competency for diagnostics and management of stillbirth, neonatal death, and child health outcomes.

Undertaking graphic facilitation to enable participation in health promotion interventions in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Denmark.

Summary This study reports on a health promotion intervention (HPI), where graphic facilitation (GF) was used as an innovative method to enable participation in a co-design process in a multi-ethnic and disadvantaged neighbourhood in Denmark. The aim was to enable middle-aged and older residents to participate in the research process of planning and evaluating the HPI, as well as in the activities it constituted. GF was used to document statements and inputs from residents through visual meeting minutes and resident experiences with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown were drawn by a graphic facilitator. We use the ladder of participation as a framework to unfold the participation enabled by GF. During the HPI, data were produced through ethnographic field studies in and outside the neighbourhood and in design workshops with residents. The study finds that GF helped in reaching a target group difficult to engage in research and that the engagement of a graphic facilitator shifted the power-balance between the researchers and the residents, redistributing expertise. Carrying out GF in a HPI is a collaborative endeavour and in addition to research competences, it requires the artistic and relational skills of a graphic facilitator. The co-created process of the visual minutes and COVID-19 experiences created a sense of ownership and encouraged the residents to reflect on their interaction with the researchers. The redistribution of expertise was conditioned by the power dynamics present and GF helped unfold these dynamics. This is especially important in an HPI engaging socio-economically vulnerable populations.

ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES OF DIPLOMATIC STRATEGIES FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION: DRIVERS OF SUSTAINABLE PEACE

Diplomacy's goal is not limited to representing and elevating the territory or organization rather it is highly oriented towards dialogue to negotiate and conflict management between people. It generally attempts to maintain balance and peace. Today the world is converging on multilateral diplomacy that can pave the way to conflict resolution and ultimate peace as diplomats serve as instruments of state. The use of diplomacy instead of force is getting popular in the new millennium. Such type of collaborative diplomatic endeavor is one of the most notable characteristics of modern global conflict attempts, and it deserves special consideration. It may be the most evident and important approach for countries to partake in these kinds of initiatives since it is considered a sort of standard protocol. Islamic diplomacy is extensive and multidimensional. The purpose of this study is to explore Islamic diplomatic strategies that can play a significant role in resolving and managing conflicts in the contemporary age not only on the communal but international level. This research paper will specifically explore the conflict resolution tactics as a rich convention of Islamic peacebuilding diplomacy that exists in Islam based on the Quran and the Sirah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). By applying qualitative and descriptive research methodology, this study will try to figure out some of the vital peacebuilding factors highlighting the role of Islamic diplomacy in conflict resolution.