Hybrid Concept Research Articles

Present day changes in Mathematical Research

Abstract In this work, various changes and developments in the field of mathematics were considered. To achieve this, trends generally and how they have affected the subject of mathematics were discussed, with consideration on some areas of trends in mathematics in the 1990s, identifying some notable developments in mathematics today, and some of the most current areas of developments in the field of mathematics and their effect between 2010 and today. In the course of these considerations, it was discovered that the subject of mathematics has experienced a lot of changes and evolutions over the years, and the application of mathematics today has grown beyond just physics and engineering but in many other fields. Computer has been identified as very important and useful in the current day mathematics, and mathematics also has been identified as very important and useful in computer science too. Also, it has been noticed that some concepts of hybridization as a result of the combination of mathematics and other fields now exist today, thereby promoting inter-field study. At the end of the work, the study revealed some changes which have occurred in the field of mathematics over the years, reiterated some applicable areas in mathematics today which occurred as a result of trends in mathematics in the 1990s, reiterated the importance and wide presence of computer in the current day mathematics and the importance and wide presence of mathematics in core areas of computer science and also identified some hybridized concepts which erupted as a result of the combination of mathematics and other fields.

동시대 명품 브랜드 패션쇼의 혼종적 표현 연구

In contemporary luxury fashion shows, various artistic experiments are implemented to express a brand's identity and philosophy. Therefore, as a cultural phenomenon, the study of fashion show spaces requires an understanding of their aesthetic context. The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristics and significance of hybridity in luxury brands’ fashion show. After clarifying the concept of hybridity as a prominent feature of postmodern culture where boundaries are blurred and outlining developments in transportation and ICT, we identify three hybrid characteristics of 21st-century fashion shows: hybridity of time and space, of cultures and arts, and of nature, human and machine (media). Accordingly, we analyze how Chanel and Gucci’s recent shows experiment with and converge artistic, cultural codes and media effects, strengthening brand image: Chanel as representing modern elegance and sophistication, and Gucci as aligned with subculture. This study thus reveals how hybridity has become an important artistic strategy for luxury brands in order to provide an unfamiliar experience to the audience, while reflecting contemporary social issues and expressing brand values and identity.

The dignitarian return

Dignity underlies much philosophical debate, but the concept and its place in a broader theory of justice have received renewed analytic attention of late. In this article, I examine several recent books on dignity: Human Dignity and Political Criticism, by Colin Bird; Human Dignity and Human Rights, and Human Dignity and Social Justice, both by Pablo Gilabert; Contours of Dignity by Suzanne Killmister; and Humanity Without Dignity: Moral Equality, Respect, and Human Rights, by Andrea Sangiovanni. As I outline, each book develops and defends a position in an established disagreement between so-called ‘Naturalistic’ views, which hold that dignity inheres in natural properties, and ‘Conventionalist’ perspectives, which hold that dignity is socially defined. With these contemporary accounts in mind, I expose the contours of this disagreement and suggest that further work should focus on developing a hybrid conception of dignity consistent with Naturalism and Conventionalism.

POSTCOLONIAL IDENTITY IN THE NOVEL THE DUKE OF SHADOWS BY MEREDITH DURAN: HOMI K BHAB`HA’S POSTCOLONIAL THEORY

This study delves into the development of a fresh cultural identity experienced by Julian, a mixed-blood descendant, using the processes of hybridity, mimicry, and ambivalence as outlined in Meredith Duran's novel, The Duke of Shadows. The research applies the theoretical framework of Homi K. Bhabha, specifically focusing on his concepts of Hybridity, Mimicry, and Ambivalence. Its primary objective is to discern how Julian's postcolonial identities evolve based on Homi K. Bhabha's theories and to elucidate how Julian sustains his cultural identity as the narrative unfolds. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, this research primarily sources its data from The Duke of Shadows, a 2008 novel comprising 314 pages and 21 chapters. The data collection method is centered around note-taking, and data analysis follows the methodology established by Miles and Huberman, encompassing data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing, and subsequent verification. The study's findings underscore that Julian's emerging mixed-blood cultural identity manifests through hybridity, mimicry, and ambivalence, reflecting the inherent ambiguity in his status as a mixed-blood individual. By the story's conclusion, Julian is depicted as maintaining his cultural identity by continuing to blend elements of Indian and British cultures, even after attaining the title of The Duke of Auburn.

Establishing Content Validity of the FACIT-Fatigue Scale in Patients Living with Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Results from Qualitative Interview Studies

Introduction: Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) is a rare, life-threatening autoimmune disorder caused by autoantibodies that bind to and prematurely destroy red blood cells. Patients with wAIHA can experience acute worsening of anemia which can be a medical emergency and have an increased risk of thromboembolic events and premature death. Fatigue is the primary patient-reported symptom for many individuals living with wAIHA. The patient-reported Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue) scale is supported by robust psychometric evidence and has been used to support efficacy assessments of improvement in anemia-related fatigue. However, evidence of content validity of this scale has not been established in the wAIHA patient population. The objective of this research was to examine whether the FACIT-Fatigue is fit for purpose to assess wAIHA-related fatigue. Methods: Twenty hybrid concept elicitation/cognitive debriefing interviews were conducted with adults living with wAIHA across two sequential studies. All participants were recruited from the United States via research partners following IRB approval. The studies aimed to understand the symptoms and impacts of wAIHA on participants' daily lives with a specific focus on fatigue and to evaluate the FACIT-Fatigue scale in a wAIHA patient population. The last 10 interviews also included a qualitative evaluation of meaningful change on the FACIT-Fatigue individual items. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and data were coded. Content and descriptive analysis methods were used to examine data at the item and participant level. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify emerging patterns across items and participants and to identify key constructs from concept elicitation. Results: Interview participants were primarily non-Hispanic white (n=16, 80%), female (n=11, 55%), and had a mean age of 47.5 ± 14.7 years. Fatigue was reported as a core symptom of wAIHA by all participants. Several participants noted that fatigue was their most bothersome symptom. Participants summarized the extensive impact fatigue had on their daily functioning, including reduced ability to work or volunteer, disruptions to their social lives, and negative changes to their emotional wellbeing. Cognitive debriefing affirmed that the instructions and items comprising the FACIT-Fatigue were well understood and relevant to their experiences with wAIHA, the 7-day timeframe was easy to recall, and participants were easily able to rate their experiences using the response scale (see Table 1 for item-level insights).The majority of participants who were asked about meaningful change identified a 1-point change as meaningful for each of the FACIT-Fatigue items. Analysis of participants' perspectives on meaningful changes at the item level indicated that a 3 point change in the total score would be meaningful for all participants. This aligns with previous studies that have published meaningful change thresholds of 3-6 points on the FACIT-Fatigue total score in populations with chronic conditions that cause fatigue. Conclusions: Fatigue is a debilitating symptom of wAIHA which impacts functioning across multiple domains. The content validity of the FACIT Fatigue scale is well supported by the results of the qualitative interviews as its items capture constructs that are relevant to evaluating fatigue and important to people living with wAIHA. These research findings support the use of the FACIT-Fatigue scale in clinical trials of treatments for wAIHA and suggest that a 3-point change of the total score would represent meaningful change in this patient population. Future work will focus on evaluating the psychometric properties of the FACIT-Fatigue scale in a wAIHA population.

How social movements use religious creativity to address environmental crises in Indonesian local communities

Religions play an important yet poorly understood part in how social movements motivate societies to respond to environmental crises and the rapidly changing climate. Indonesia sits on the global frontline of environmental crises, with a rich history of religious diversity and environmental activism. Using framework synthesis, we analyzed 244 empirical studies (English and Indonesian) on 208 environmental social movements operating in local communities in Indonesia from 1990 through 2022. We developed a conceptual model showing how grassroots movements used lived religion to create new environmental practices and motivate environmental behavioral changes in diverse local communities. Our study inventoried 571 examples of lived religious concepts, practices, rituals and systems that movements used to create environmental concepts and practices. We found three patterns in the creative process: 1) conceptual hybridization, meaning that movements often blended official religions, Indigenous religions, and local knowledges and traditions (often called cultural practices), and they fused these aspects of lived religion with economic, legal and scientific concepts; 2) contextual imagination, meaning that movements adopted multiple religious and other strategies to respond to local economic, environmental, political, and religio-cultural contexts; and, 3) contestation-driven improvisation, meaning that movements faced intense opposition, and this dynamic both motivated improvisation and increased the vulnerability of movements and of local communities adapting to rapid environmental change. We propose that future studies on adaptation and sustainable transitions could include lived eco-religion as a meeting point for critical partnerships between environmental scholars in the sciences and the humanities.

From Syncretism to Hybridity: Transformations in African-derived American Religions: An Introduction

Abstract In this volume, we bring together research on African derived Religions in Latin America and African American Religions in the USA. Theoretically, the concepts of hybridity and syncretism are discussed, in the introduction as well as in the papers included. The papers featured deal with Brazilian Umbanda, Cuban Santería, US African Black Hebrew Israelites, the Five Percenter movement (an offspring of the Nation of Islam), and one single person, Robert T. Browne, an activist in the Black Nationalist movement. In the religions covered – that are an outcome of the historical circumstances of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade – elements taken from West and Central African traditions, European Christianity, and Kardecian Spiritism blend to new forms of religious movements. This being the “fundamental” transformation of religion addressed here, some essays in the volume also look at the further transformation of those traditions in a “glocalized” world.

Modern vehicles for regional railways

The paper analyses the history of two-axle rail vehicles (rail buses) used for operation on regional lines in Czechoslovakia. It also shows trends in the development of modern light autonomous rolling stocks usable for passenger transport on unprofitable regional lines in Western Europe. The measures adopted in the transport policy of the Czech Republic for the period 2021–2027 for regional railway vehicles in the Czech Republic are presented. The final part of the paper presents the results of study of the concepts of a two-axle hybrid and electric rail buses and a conceptual design of a modular solution of a partially low-floor vehicle BEMU and HEMU for passenger regional rail transport. This paper shows that it is very problematic to create a light rail vehicle (LVR) that will be economical and environmentally friendly for regional transport and at the same time will meet the requirements of standards ČSN EN 12 663, category P2 and ČSN EN 15 227, category C I and will be friendly to road users.

Exploring Judicial Interpretation: Comparative Law Methodology and the Hybridisation Paradigm

Abstract The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) interprets directives and regulations, forming what will be called a hybrid space where national legal systems and supranational elements converge, particularly when asserting the autonomy of a notion. Comparative law has supported legal norm harmonisation but has also revealed the diversity within legal systems, including the EU’s, through the study of legal formants. The goal of this contribution is to show how a comparative approach, incorporating the concept of hybridity from other disciplines, can aid in analysing autonomous interpretation and the influence of hybridisation on legal concepts and terminology.

An “organic-inorganic” hybrid multilayer film for comprehensive support in soft and hard tissue regeneration after osteosarcoma resection

Three major complications often occur after osteosarcoma resection: large bone defects, infectious wounds, and tumor recurrence. In addition to conventional internal fixation and auto- or allografts, multifunctional supportive treatments are needed for limb reconstruction after tumor removal. With inspiration from the "organic-inorganic" hybrid concept, we developed a freestanding polyelectrolyte membrane (PEM) using a layer-by-layer (LBL) deposition of quaternized chitosan (QCS) and hyaluronic acid (HA), and with copper-doped laponite (CuLAP) intercalation. The CuLAP demonstrated photothermal conversion capabilities under near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation, and displayed glutathione (GSH)-depleted Fenton-like catalytic activity. The further engineered PEM possesses a "brick and mortar" structure with enhanced surface roughness and stiffness. The fusion of CuLAP-mediated GSH-depleted chemodynamic treatment (CDT) and moderate photothermal therapy (PTT) facilitated tumor ablation and bactericidal effects. Moreover, the continuous release of copper ions and silicates aided angiogenesis and osteogenesis, supporting the regeneration of both soft (skin) and hard (bone) tissues. This all-in-one platform offers a promising clinical tool for assisting tissue reconstruction after osteosarcoma resection.

초등학교 체육교과 세계민속무용 영역 내용 분석

Objectives The primary objective of this study is to investigate the significance of cultural education within the domain of world folk dance as integrated into primary school physical education curricula. Methods The study applied open coding, axial coding and selective coding techniques rooted in grounded theory principles. The analysis encompassed eight distinct primary school physical education textbooks tailored for fifth-grade students, specifically focusing on the segment dedicated to folk expression through world folk dance. The research involved categorizing content by the countries of origin, dance types, and specific dance composi-tions, encompassing a comprehensive scope of 20 nations and 38 distinct dance works featured in these textbooks. This analysis aimed to delve into the realm of folk expression while concurrently examining its relation-ship with cultural education, with a particular focus on discerning patterns and characteristics within the realm of folk dance. Through the autoethnography as a qualitative methodology, this study connects the concepts of dia-spora and cultural hybridity. It explores diaspora space appeared in diaspora festivals and the world festivals that include folk dances. Results The analysis of primary school physical education textbooks reveals three fundamental aspects of cultural education such as cultural identity, cultural diversity and cultural hybridity within the context of world folk dance. First, Cultural Identity: World folk dance serves as a conduit for students to connect with and express their cultural heritage. It provides a platform for celebrating one’s cultural identity through physical movement. Second, Cultural Diversity: The inclusion of folk dances from diverse nations exposes students to the rich tapestry of global cultures. This exposure fosters an appreciation for the diversity of human traditions, promoting tolerance and understanding. Finally, Cultural Hybridity: Some folk dances exhibit characteristics of cultural hybridity, where di-verse cultural influences merge to create unique dance forms. This aspect underscores the dynamic nature of culture and the interconnectedness of different societies. Conclusions The study highlights the significance of world folk dance in primary school physical education curric-ula, particularly for fifth-grade students. World folk dance serves as a valuable tool for enhancing students’ non-verbal expressive abilities through physical movements, simultaneously deepening their comprehension of diverse cultural perspectives. By framing world folk dance as an integral facet of culture, the research encourages educators to provide optimal opportunities for students to engage in meaningful expression activities within the realm of cultural education. The integration of world folk dance into primary school physical education curricula enriches students’ cultural experiences and aligns with broader goals such as cultural identity, cultural diversity and cultural hybridity.

Fundamental power of the city – A proposition of a new paradigm and index for city development

Managing a dynamic and complex urban system according to the single concept of city development is insufficient. The study's aim is to present the main concepts of cities development, formulate a new hybrid concept of city, and propose a related index to support strategy implementation and monitoring. The research methods include literature scoping, literature content analysis, and linear ordering as a multivariate method of analysis. The research conclusion identifies a new hybrid concept of a “resilient smart sustainable city” and explains a distinction between weak and strong perception of the concept. The practical part of the research develops synthetic measure “Fundamental Power of the City Index” which allows to select variables representing individual cities' priorities and apply them in every city analysis, development strategy building, and monitoring. The Index is tested for 18 voivodship cities in Poland for the period 2014–2020. The results of this study can support city stakeholders in their efforts in developing “resilient smart sustainable city”.

Exploring postcolonial relationships within policy transfer: the case of learner-centred pedagogy in Ghana

ABSTRACT Framed by Homi Bhabha’s concepts of hybridity and the third space of enunciation, this study explores postcolonial relationships conceivably enacted through policy borrowing processes of learner-centred pedagogy (LCP) in Ghana. Nine Ghanaian and nine foreign stakeholders were interviewed. Conscious of the power imbalance implicit in traditional aid, the case project attempted to challenge the asymmetrical power relationships by allocating policy leadership and responsibility to Ghanaian stakeholders. However, the third space of enunciation created within the project did not seem to lead to a hybridisation of pedagogical ideas: while it was the Ghanaians themselves who promoted LCP within the project, the conceptual basis of the reform was dependent on knowledge and experiences which they gained in the West. This article concludes that the postcolonial turn through hybridisation of indigenous and Western pedagogies was not observed, although hybridity may happen in the process of actualising LCP at school and classroom levels.

Vicarious trauma in nursing: A hybrid concept analysis.

Vicarious trauma can significantly affect the physical and mental health of nurses, as well as their ability to provide quality of care. However, the concept of vicarious trauma has received limited attention and remains controversial in the nursing context. The purpose of this study was to clarify and define the concept of vicarious trauma as it pertains to the nursing context. The Schwartz and Kim's three-stage hybrid concept analysis method was used to define the concept. In the theoretical phase, PubMed, CINAHL, OVID, Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, PsycINFO, CNKI database, VIP database and Wanfang database were used using keywords "nurs*"and "vicarious trauma*", resulting in a total of 25 papers. In the fieldwork phase, we conducted participatory observations in three hospitals and semi-structured in-depth interviews with 18 clinical nurses from seven cities. In the analysis phase, the results of the previous two phases were integrated to develop a comprehensive concept of vicarious trauma in nursing. Based on the results of the theoretical and field phases, we propose the concept of vicarious trauma in nursing as follows: vicarious trauma is a psychological trauma impacting nurses' cognitive schema which they may experience in clinical settings or on social media, resulting from deeply empathize with the physical or emotional trauma of patients, family, or colleagues, such as patients' physical injuries or death, family's grieving feelings and colleagues' received threats and attacks. Positively, vicarious trauma can transform into vicarious post-trauma growth through repositioning and connection, nourishing nurses and promoting their personal and professional development. The concept of vicarious trauma in nursing is multidimensional and holistic. This study clarifies the concept of vicarious trauma in nursing using the hybrid concept analysis, providing a framework for future research and practice on vicarious trauma in the nursing field. Nurses contributed to the conduct of the study by participating in the data collection via interviews.

Agentic interplay between hybridity and liminality in contemporary boundary work

AbstractThere is no doubt that digital technologies have an impact on boundary work, that is, the practices individuals develop to work up boundaries between ‘work’ and ‘life’. However, related research is still dominated by the integration–segmentation framework which may restrict our understanding of contemporary practice. To address this limitation, we use the concepts of hybridity (fusion) and liminality (in‐betweenness) in combination to explore how their interplay may promote more nuanced accounts of how individuals work up their boundaries in contemporary everyday life. Our analysis of video diaries and follow‐up interviews undertaken by 30 UK‐based workers reveals an ‘agentic interplay’ of hybridity and liminality that is understood as an ongoing dynamic practice, sometimes enabling and sometimes undermining desired boundary work outcomes. We make three contributions, collectively offering a critical advancement in the work–life debate and the hybridity and liminality literatures: (a) further developing an understanding of boundary work as situated, creative and dynamic; (b) unpacking the agentic potential of the ‘black box’ of the hybridity–liminality interplay; and (c) expanding current understandings and applications of the concepts of hybridity and liminality.

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A Study of Cultural Hybridity and Liminality in the Works of Hala Alyan

The concept of Liminality emerged from the anthropological works of Arnold Van Gennep and Victor Turner. Liminality refers to the "threshold". The liminal stage is a transitional or in-between phase of different characters and situations. In the era of postcolonialism, liminality has been applied in the context of culture. Concept of hybridity was at first used in the field of science and later in postcolonial scenario, it got associated with the mixing of cultures. Liminality theory has put a significant impact on postcolonial studies because it provides a framework for understanding the complex experiences of people who have been displaced and dislocated. In the postcolonial context, liminality and cultural hybridity are often experienced by people who have migrated from one place to another. The migrants face the challenge of adapting to a new culture while also maintaining their own cultural identity. They may also find themselves caught in a liminal state, in between two cultures, feeling like they don't fully belong to either one. On the other hand, they may feel that they belong to both cultures in equal measure and form a new hybrid culture which is mixture of the culture of their homeland and native state. The Palestinian American writer Hala Alyan’s novels and poems are full of such characters and situations which explore the themes of liminality and cultural hybridity.

Conceptualizing diversity in ECEC policy: implications for the role of diverse preschool in Sweden

ABSTRACT The aim of this article is to examine contemporary conceptualizations of cultural and linguistic diversity in the Swedish policy for early childhood education and care (ECEC). The analysis draws on in-depth interviews with high-level policy actors and the analysis of documentary material. Using the concepts of interculturality and hybridity as theoretical tools, the study explores understandings of diversity at preschool and connects these with the role of preschool in culturally and linguistically diverse settings. The findings suggest that the concept of diversity is (a) embedded in dynamic notions of culture, (b) articulated within discourses of democratic citizenship, and, (c) its enactment is promoted in time and space where negotiation and dialogue emerge. Within the context of increased population diversity, there is consensus over the core functions of the Swedish language in preschool, while discourses of multilingualism are characterised by positive yet complex and sometimes diversified constructions. These are reflected in the multiple roles assigned to preschool based on preparing, preventing, and promoting educational and welfare values to children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

An integration of operations research and design science research methodology: With an application in hospital disaster management

This paper presents a conceptual hybrid model that embodies a synergistic approach by integrating principles from operations research (OR) with steps from the design science research methodology (DSRM). The model is applied to develop an evacuation support system for a group of hospitals located in Western Sydney, Australia, exposed to the risk of floods induced by climate change. By combining these two approaches, the conceptual hybrid model effectively overcomes the limitations associated with traditional DSRM and provides a comprehensive research framework for addressing OR problems. The research findings hold significant implications for academia, professionals, and policy makers engaged in the field of disaster risk management. Moreover, this study offers valuable insights into enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of OR-based solutions in practical scenarios, thus contributing to the advancement of knowledge in this area.

Development and psychometric evaluation of perceived clinical nurses’ professional dignity scale: a sequential-exploratory mixed-method study

BackgroundIn recent years, one of the concepts that has received attention in the nursing profession is professional dignity. On the other hand, there was no proper scale to evaluate this concept. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of perceived clinical nurses’ professional dignity scale (PCNPDS).MethodsThis exploratory sequential mixed method was developed and implemented in Iran. The study was conducted in two phases; (a) item generation by hybrid concept analysis and (b) item reduction by psychometric evaluation including validity and reliability of the developed scale. Also, the interpretability (ceiling and floor effect), stability (intraclass correlation coefficient), and absolute stability (standard error of measurement) were calculated.Results68 items in the primary item pool were finally reduced to 22 items after evaluating the validity (face, content, and construct validity) and reliability. Exploratory factor analysis revealed three factors (organizational dignity, dignity-based competency, and dignity-based appreciation) and explained 47.55% of the total extracted variance. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the model had a good fit. Finally, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, McDonald’s omega, ICC, and SEM were calculated as 0.90, 0.89, 0.96, and 1.91, respectively.ConclusionThe 22-item developed scale is valid and reliable for professional dignity measurement among Iranian clinical nurses.