Conceptual Clarity Research Articles

Beyond Men's Experiences: Scale Development and Psychometric Testing of the Fitness in Nursing Scale-Men (FiNS-M©).

Background and Purpose: Men believe they are perceived as unfit for nursing. No scales exist to measure perceptions of men's fitness for nursing. Additionally, women have been largely excluded from this area of inquiry. This study's purpose was to develop and test the psychometric properties of the Fitness in Nursing Scale for Men. Methods: Six hundred thirty-five nurses participated. Scale development entailed concept clarification, item development, and scale testing. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis suggested a two-factor structure (F1: nursing fitness and F2: strengths of men in nursing) which demonstrated good model fit, root mean square error of approximation = 0.059, 90% CI (0.056, 0.063), standardized root mean square residual = 0.055, comparative fit index = 0.932, Tucker-Lewis index = 0.927, and ωt = 0.98. Invariance held. Latent means were not significantly different for women (M = 5.90) compared with men (M = 5.92). Conclusions: Findings suggest men are perceived as fit for nursing, but results are inconsistent with men's qualitative experiences. Future research should attempt to reconcile the disagreement. Findings can inform cultural awareness strategies in the workplace and classroom.

Systematic review on utilization of WhatsApp in education

In this era, digital education technology, information and communication technologies have changed learning. WhatsApp group education has emerged because it can take place anytime and everywhere as compared to an offline approach. Students are slowly gaining confidence in digital education, but there are also drawbacks, associated with cheating and misuse of educational information. The purpose of this study is to explore the utilization of WhatsApp in education. This study is a systematic review of the utilization of WhatsApp in education based on 10 papers published on the topic between 2014 and 2020. The results reveal that students are positive about utilising WhatsApp groups for learning. This paper is an attempt to bring conceptual clarity about utilization of WhatsApp groups in education and to suggest technical security measures that can be adopted.

Формування культури безпеки майбутніх фахівців з цифрових технологій як наукова проблема

The article examines the current problem of forming a safety culture of future specialists in digital technologies studying in technical institutions of higher education. An analysis of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the study was carried out, in particular the terms: computer literacy, cyber literacy, Internet literacy, electronic literacy, information literacy, digital literacy, cyber safety. The latter term has been used by Western scholars who consider it in the context of the use of digital technologies and computers. Therefore, they understand cyber security as the formation of safe behavior in the online environment, based on the responsible use of the Internet and mobile technologies, as well as implemented measures that counteract possible risks. The use of the concept of digital literacy is proposed, as it includes not only the ability to use computer technologies, but also the ability to analyze information in the online environment, taking into account social, cultural, political and educational aspects in one's professional activity.
 The results obtained as a result of the analysis of psychological-pedagogical and methodical literature on the problem of forming a culture of safety in professional activity indicate that, despite certain achievements, this direction has not received conceptual clarity. Currently, even the term "safety culture of professional activity" does not have a scientifically based definition. Theoretical searches indicate the need to clarify its content and structure. In particular, for digital professionals, understanding and implementing a security culture becomes an integral part of their professional development. This involves not only technical skills, but also a deep understanding and internal adaptation of values and approaches that contribute to ensuring cyber security in the modern digital environment on the one hand, and on the other hand - compliance with the requirements for the organization of work in the process of professional activity.

Anti-sanction and sanction economic policy of Russia in 2022–2025. Part 2: Aftermaths of sanctions war, management of changes, clarification of research concepts

Objectives: to study and forecast the state of the Russian economy after the intensification of the sanctions war and formalization of the Russian anti-sanctions and sanctions economic policy.Methods: the research uses such techniques of abstract-logical method as analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, analogy, formalization, and forecasting.Results: The main macroeconomic indicators of Russia were analyzed (2006–2023) and forecasted (2024–2025). The impact of sanctions on the negative trends in the development of industries mainly contributing to the Russia’s GDP was assessed. As a result, the author identified the industries that have become drivers of the country’s economic development, as well as those subjected to the most significant pressure as a result of the sanctions. the comparative analysis of indicators allowed us to conclude that the Russian economy as a whole in the medium term coped with the sanctions load better than the world economy with the consequences of the sanction war. Conclusions were made on the results of anti-Russian sanctions and Russia’s response measures. Russia’s sanctions, anti-sanctions and counter-sanctions economic policy was formalized.Scientific novelty: the concepts of “sanctions economic policy”, “anti-sanctions economic policy”, “counter-sanctions economic policy”, “sanctions policy”, “anti-sanctions policy”, “counter-sanctions policy” were clarified. The main goals of sanctions and anti-sanctions economic policy of Russia were revealed. The principles of Russia’s sanctions and anti-sanctions policy were supplemented. It was shown that the Russian sanctions economic policy is open, rational, protective and protectionist. It was found that Russia’s anti-sanctions economic policy is highly politicized, medium-term and protectionist. The main directions of development of anti-sanctions and sanctions economic policy of Russia were outlined.Practical significance: the obtained results will allow understanding the essence, causes and processes in the management of the Russia’s sanctions and anti-sanctions activity, predicting its results more accurately, and determining measures to correct the anti-sanctions and sanctions policy of the Russian Federation.

Autonomy in adolescence: a conceptual, developmental and cross-cultural perspective

ABSTRACT This paper provides an overview of autonomy development during adolescence. Autonomy, inspired by the Separation-Individuation Theory of Peter Blos, was initially framed as autonomy-as-independence. However, as debates in the literature arose regarding the interpretation of autonomy in adolescence, often referred to as the detachment debate, it became evident that a distinction is needed between autonomy-as-independence and autonomy-as-volitional functioning, the latter definition coming from Self-Determination Theory of Ryan and Deci). This paper defines both facets of autonomy in adolescence and reviews a line of research on their developmental trajectories, the cross-cultural interpretations of autonomy, and the role parents play in nurturing adolescent autonomy. This review provides further evidence for the two-dimensional nature of autonomy in adolescence. This distinction between independence and volition carries significant implications for how autonomy is perceived in relation to adolescents’ psychosocial adjustment and development. It also influences our understanding of how micro-contexts, such as parents and macro-contexts, including cultural factors, can shape adolescent autonomy. It is our hope that this paper contributes to the clarification of the autonomy concept and serves as an inspiration for young researchers to pursue further investigations into this vital subject.

Factors Affecting the Risk Perceptions of Cryptocurrency Investors

This study explores risk perceptions in cryptocurrency investments among Indian investors. It employs a multistage random sampling survey of 228 investors. Four key factors influence this perception: conceptual clarity, investment education, awareness of investment options, and fear-induced psychological factors. The overall risk perception of crypto investors is high. Based on our findings, we suggest that the Indian government should organize an awareness campaign to create awareness and educate investors about cryptocurrency. Policymakers and investment managers should focus on transforming high-risk investors into lower-risk investors through education and support, fostering a more favorable investment environment.

THREE SYSTEMIC APPROACHES TO HUMAN BEHAVIOR, BEHAVIORAL HISTORY AND POPULATION BEHAVIOR: WHAT ROLE FOR SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION?

Purpose: The research considers the systemic approaches to human behavior, social environment and behavioral history engaging the theoretical representations and conceptualizations of the relevant constructs in the field. Methods and methodology: The research overviews the conceptual clarity using terms and association of terms and following a five-steps research technique: (1) determination of conceptual cluters using JavaScript based programming Mermaid Live Editor; (2) generating three themes of analysis using the tools and services provided by four databases, namely: Wiley Online Library, Sage Journals, JSTOR and the Royal Society Publishing (information retrieved during the period from January 10, 2024 to February 10, 2024); (3) identifying the associated domains and applications of the conceptual clusters by reviewing the relevant scientific literature; (4) examining the concepts and evolutionary advances; (5) framing the patterns of the terminological analysis. Results and findings: The findings of the research patterns the analysis units referring to the relationships between various constructs and discussing the variations and role of concepts. Conclusions: In conclusion, the paper releases significant research outcomes concerning linkage between human behavior, social environment and behavioral history and the occurrence and viewpoints about the three themes of analysis by focusing on the role of social environment and public participation.

Grammatical thomism – an introduction

ABSTRACT In this short introductory article the guest editors discuss the reason for this special issue on Grammatical Thomism. Both parts of ‘grammatical thomism’ receive conceptual clarification. Issues arising out of this are addressed, and a case is made for the ongoing relevance of the grammatical thomist tradition.

Family medicine and general practitioner supervisor wellbeing: a literature review.

Research examining general practice supervisor wellbeing has often been conducted within the context of trainee wellbeing and educational outcomes. To consolidate the current literature regarding the wellbeing of GP supervisors through a 'supervisor-wellbeing' lens. Literature review of original research studies on Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, and Ovid PsycINFO from inception to December 2022. The Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, and Ovid PsycINFO databases were systematically searched from inception to December 2022. Original research studies were eligible if they explored any aspect of wellbeing or burnout (that is, construct conceptualisations, risk and protective factors, implications, or interventions) among GPs involved in educating GP trainees. Reporting quality of included studies was assessed using the QualSyst tool. Results from included studies were narratively synthesised. Data from 26 independent samples were reviewed. Burnout was generally conceptualised using the Leiter and Maslach model. Wellbeing was poorly defined in the literature, largely being conceptualised in personal psychological terms and, to a lesser extent, professional satisfaction. Risk and protective factors were identified and grouped as individual (for example, satisfaction with capacity to teach) and external (for example, autonomy, collegial relationships, resource availability) factors. GP supervisors' wellbeing appeared to affect their job performance and retention. This review identified only two studies evaluating interventions to support GP supervisors' wellbeing. The present review highlights a lack of conceptual clarity and research examining interventions for GP supervisor wellbeing. It provides guidance for future research designed to maximise the wellbeing of GP supervisors and support the wellbeing of trainees.

Modernity here and there, a response to comments on The Life and Death of States

ABSTRACT This text responds to the review forum on The Life and Death of States featuring Clara Maier, Kathryn Ciancia, Charles Maier, and Nathaniel Berman. It considers the place of Central Europe and the Habsburg Empire in our geographies of the modern world. Rather than hopelessly hamstrung by backwardness, the empire and its subjects were, in Clara Maier’s words, “simply struggling more insistently than complacent Westerners with the perplexities of the modern condition.” The text also considers questions of the post-colonial and the post-imperial, literary genre, and the relationship between conceptual clarity and political legitimacy.

Words matter: ‘enduring intolerable suffering’ and the provider-side peril of Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada

Enduring intolerable suffering, an essential eligibility criterion in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada and elsewhere, is a contradiction in terms, in that suffering must be tolerable to be...

An initial typology of approaches used by policy and practice agencies to achieve sustained implementation of interventions to improve health

BackgroundScientific investigation of how to sustain the implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBI) is emerging. Sustaining the implementation of EBIs helps ensure their effects on improving health endure. External policy or practice agencies, such as government health departments, are often tasked with supporting individual organisations with sustaining their delivery of EBIs, for example, through financing, training or the provision of other supports. However, to our knowledge, the approaches taken by policy and practice agencies to support the sustainment of EBIs have not been consolidated, categorised and described as a typology.Main bodyTo improve conceptual clarity and support both research and practice, we developed an initial working typology of the practical approaches to sustain implementation of EBIs (i.e. sustainment) in order to improve long term health from the perspective of these agencies. The working typology includes three broad approaches. The first, termed ‘Self-Sustainment’, is when implementation of the EBI by an organisation (e.g. hospital, clinic, school) is expected to continue (sustain) in the absence of external (agency) support. The second, termed ‘Static Sustainment Support’, involves the provision of pre-defined external (agency) support to assist organisations to continue implementation of an EBI. The final approach is termed ‘Dynamic Sustainment Support’, whereby support provided by an external agency is dynamic (continues to be adapted) overtime to assist organisations continue implementation of an intervention which may itself also evolve.ConclusionsWe describe the contexts and circumstances where each may be most appropriate in achieving sustained implementation and discuss their research and practice implications.

Helmholtz and the Conservation of Energy: Contexts of Creation and Reception

Helmholtz and the Conservation of Energy: Contexts of Creation and Reception

Helmholtz and the Conservation of Energy: Contexts of Creation and Reception

Helmholtz and the Conservation of Energy: Contexts of Creation and Reception

Phenomenology is explanatory: Science and metascience

AbstractThis essay disambiguates the relationship between phenomenology and explanation, whereby we uncover a fundamentally new way to understand the function of phenomenology within the sciences. These objectives are accomplished in two stages. First, we propose an original way to interpret Husserl's claim that his phenomenology is non‐explanatory. We demonstrate, contra accepted interpretations, that Husserl did not think phenomenology is non‐explanatory, because it is descriptive or because it does not deal with causes. Instead, we demonstrate that Husserl concluded that phenomenology is non‐explanatory, because it engages in a dialectical process of conceptual clarification. To substantiate this interpretation, we examine how Husserl understood the function of explanation in three different tiers of standard science and how he grasped the role of phenomenology in pure logic. Having properly clarified Husserl's conclusion—that phenomenology is non‐explanatory—we then execute our second task, namely to challenge just that idea. We argue that Husserl has—despite his claims to the contrary—de facto and inadvertently described his phenomenology as an explanatory nomological science. Our paper therefore not only clears up a longstanding misinterpretation of Husserl, but opens a new area of debate concerning the status of phenomenology within the scientific nexus.

A deconstruction of coaching philosophy

ABSTRACT Coaching philosophy is positioned in the literature and practice as providing coaches with a clear guide for their coaching. However, current understandings of coaching philosophy suffer from a lack of conceptual clarity and are usually decontextualised from practice. To address this gap, this research deconstructed 10 professional football coaches’ understanding of coaching philosophy(ies) and explored what influenced their practice over 18 months in one English football Academy using the methods of interviews and observations. The data were analysed abductively and included Bourdieu’s concepts of field, capital, and habitus to help make further sense of the data. The findings revealed that, in this football Academy, coaching philosophy was associated with a technical and tactical model of the sport and functioned as a symbolic device rather than being a guide to coaches’ practice.

Optimal pedagogical strategies in research methodology: Insights from student experiences

This study embarked on an exploratory journey to understand the nuances of effective pedagogy within the context of a Research Methodology course. With a participant pool of 24 students, qualitative methodologies were employed to delve deep into their experiences, perceptions, and reflections. Several emergent themes underscored the dynamics of a successful learning environment. Collaborative learning stood out as a key facilitator of understanding, highlighting the value of peer interactions and group endeavors. The instructor’s mediatory role emerged as pivotal, acting as a bridge between content and comprehension. Participants highlighted the profound impact of integrating real-world applications to enhance conceptual clarity, making abstract concepts tangible and relevant. Reflective practices and feedback mechanisms were underscored as instrumental in deepening understanding and fostering growth, respectively. The intertwining of theory and practice, along with the instructor’s adaptability, were deemed essential for comprehensive learning. Furthermore, culturally relevant pedagogy emerged as a necessity, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between culture and cognition. Lastly, the motivational and encouraging role of the instructor significantly influenced the students’ commitment and enthusiasm. While these findings shed light on the intricate dance of effective pedagogy, they also pave the way for future research to further refine our understanding of optimal educational strategies.

Corporate sustainability strategy: From definitional ambiguity toward conceptual clarification

AbstractThe concept of corporate sustainability strategy (CSS) suffers from considerable definitional ambiguity. Rather than attempting to create a universally acceptable CSS definition, this study scrutinizes the various uses of different existing definitions. Our two‐step methodology began with a systematic literature review to identify different topical perspectives on CSS. Next, a purposeful sampling approach allowed for a more detailed review of each perspective. As a result, we identified and discussed eight topical perspectives: means‐and‐ends, hierarchical, materiality, geographic‐scope, management‐approach, maturity, actor‐and‐process, and contingency perspectives. These were then compared and integrated into a shared conceptual CSS framework. We found the means‐and‐ends perspective to be most fundamental, as it frames how sustainability shapes the purpose and constraints of strategizing. We refine this perspective by distinguishing among indifferent, instrumental, intrinsic, and integrated CSSs. We conclude with discussions on limitations, suggestions for future research, and managerial implications.

Mapping the evolution of algorithmic HRM (AHRM): a multidisciplinary synthesis

High levels of confusion persist around the term “algorithm” in general; and in addition to this, there is also conceptual confusion around the application of algorithms to human resource management (HRM) strategy and functions. Although there are several systematic reviews of various algorithmic applications to HRM and many of its functions, no comprehensive evolutionary map of the emergent field of algorithmic HRM (AHRM) could be found in the academic literature. This study has dual aims. The first is to provide conceptual clarity for the field of AHRM, and the second is to map the evolution of AHRM from 2000 to 2022. To address the first aim, we conduct a multidisciplinary synthesis of the concepts related to algorithms which results in a General Framework for Algorithmic Decision-Making. This framework then informs the empirical part of the study which addresses the second aim. A science mapping review is employed to chart and assess the extant literature on algorithmic HRM from 2000 to 2022. This study presents a General Framework for Algorithmic Decision-Making across all business functions and then a Framework for Algorithmic AHRM Tools. This provides conceptual clarity and distinguishes between automated and augmented HR decision-making. Findings also reveal the multidisciplinary nature of this emergent field of inquiry and point to current research, which focuses on specialized applications for HR functions such as workforce planning, learning and development, allocation and scheduling, and recruitment; but lacks emphasis on more integrative strategic HRM contexts. The study also has implications for organizational strategic decision-making. HR practitioners may need to form project teams with their information technology (IT) and data analyst colleagues when making strategic decisions about algorithmic applications for HR strategy and HR functions. This also lends itself to future research with multidisciplinary research teams including HR researchers along with computer scientists, computational engineers, and data analysts.

Transition into distance education: A scoping review protocol.

The number of students choosing to complete their studies online rather than in-person is on the rise. The transition to university is crucial for subsequent success, regardless of whether the learning is done face-to-face or remotely. If students can effectively handle the critical requirements associated with the transition to distance learning, their likelihood of success increases. However, thus far, little information is available on this topic. To gather existing sources, we will conduct a scoping review according to the guidelines of the research organization JBI. The review aims to systematically record, evaluate, and subsequently present the existing body of literature regarding the subject "transition into distance education". By answering the research question, "What is known about transition into distance education in higher education?" we hope to shed light on individual experiences, challenges, adaptation strategies, life situations, etc. of distance learners in a higher education context. The review will identify and categorize relevant concepts and terminologies in the research field, as well as outline the content-related boundaries. The findings derived from the scoping review will provide conceptual clarification, summarize the given theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field and offer practical implications for designing the initial phase in distance education. This article presents the a-priori study protocol that provides a detailed outline of the planned methodology for conducting the Scoping Review.