Concept Of Diversity Research Articles

Embracing queer: Possibilities for gender and sexuality expansiveness in history education

ABSTRACT Situated between Drag Story Hour and “don’t say gay” legislation, this article examines how history teachers mediate gender and sexuality content. This qualitative study examined how seven secondary history teachers from across the United States excavated LGBTQ+ content where/when such conceptualizations of gender and sexuality diversity and expansiveness do/did not exist. Each teacher depicted their practice as queer(ing) history. Theoretically, this approach requires an understanding of queer as not-yet-there and as aspirational. The findings think with queer theorists about how and where queerness arises as a disruption and an opportunity to study gender and sexuality across time and place. It found that teachers rearticulated LGBTQ+ subjects, wrestled with/through contemporary language, and inquired into time and space to engage students in discussions of gender and sexuality in unintelligible ways that allowed them to study gender and sexuality in historical contexts. Teachers’ practices raised insights about how queer(ing) history interrupted the past-present-future continuum and traced queerness between the present and past.

Do counselor candidates have individualizing or binding moral foundations?

ABSTRACT Recent research has highlighted the application of moral foundations theory in counseling settings as it can provide a complex framework to understand the concept of morality, moral diversity, values, and decision-making processes. The emergence and development of social justice and multicultural counseling competencies has particularly raised important concerns regarding the application of values in counseling. The present study examined moral foundations as predictors of counseling students’ universality – diversity orientation. Three hundred and fifty-six counseling students at the undergraduate level participated in the research (M age = 21.86, SD = 2.26, 77.1% female). The results of a series of multiple regression analyses indicated that individualizing foundations were stronger predictors of universality – diversity orientation. Fairness was the only significant predictor of the behavioral aspect of universality – diversity orientation (diversity of contact), while fairness and care robustly predicted the cognitive aspect of universality – diversity orientation (relativistic appreciation). Care, authority, and loyalty significantly predicted the emotional aspect (comfort with differences). Overall, these results suggest that the participating counselor candidates were more likely to rely on individualizing foundations for cultural competence.

The Concept of Cultural Diversity According to the Interpretation of the Ministry of Religion (An Analytical Study)

Cultural diversity has an important role in shaping the character of a group. It is the main teaching that leads a community to economic and political success. On the other hand, culture can also hinder the progress of a group of people. This depends on how he chooses the cultural values he adheres to. Cultural values and human progress are two formulations that are intertwined and undermine each other. And this really depends on how the human being determines the values that are good for him. This study aims to explain how the views of the Qur'an and the interpretation of the Ministry of Religion on the Cultural Diversity. This is an analytical study that uses the Library Research method or library research. The data sources used in this study consist of primary data, which only focuses on the interpretation of the Ministry of Religion. And the secondary data is the literature that supports this research. From this study it was found that if scholars or academics find Cultural Diversity in the life of the nation and state, they should preserve every good culture and gradually eliminate every bad culture in accordance with the views of the Qur'an and the interpretation of the Ministry of Religion in Indonesia, because only those who would know very well about how the Cultural Diversity itself.

Exact formulation and two-stage optimisation method for corridor allocation problem consider separated man-vehicle logistics passage in manufacturing workshops

Passage is an essential logistics carrying structure in the layout, rational planning of its location can effectively improve production efficiency and safety of the workshop. In this paper, we introduce the concept of man-vehicle diversion and propose a novel corridor allocation problem with a separated man-vehicle logistics passage (CAP_SMVP). CAP_SMVP needs to sequence the facilities and determine the final exact location of the changeable sidewalk. Subsequently, we construct two mixed-integer linear programming models to minimise the material handling costs (MHC). The models for small-scale instances are solved precisely using GUROBI. We choose a two-stage method (combining meta-heuristic algorithm and linear programming, CMLP) to address large-scale problems. The correctness of the proposed model and CMLP is confirmed in solving the benchmark instances. Then, the calculation results of multiple algorithms for solving the initial CAP demonstrate the universality of the proposed algorithm. Finally, a real-world case is conducted, and managerial insights are provided. The comparison results show the proposed layout structure’s advantages and highlight the efficiency of the two-stage method.

Racial diversity, interracial trust, and mental distress in post-apartheid South Africa

ABSTRACT The emerging difficulties and tensions in establishing inclusive and multicultural societies in the contemporary globalised world have necessitated the generation of ample empirical evidence in support of the socioeconomic and health benefits of racial diversity. This study contributes to the scholarly and policy discourses by examining the effect of racial diversity on mental distress in post-apartheid South Africa after several decades of racial segregation. We used all five waves (2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2017) of the National Income Dynamics Survey (NIDS). After addressing the endogeneity problem in the racial diversity–mental distress nexus, our findings show that an increase in racial diversity is associated with a decrease in mental distress across the 52 districts of South Africa. This finding is consistently established when different quasi-experimental methods and alternative conceptualisations of racial diversity are employed to generate the results. We also found that racial diversity decreases mental distress more among females and urban residents. Further analyses revealed that interracial trust serves as a potential pathway through which racial diversity transmits to mental distress. We argue that people living in highly racially diverse neighbourhoods have the potential to experience a decrease in their mental distress through improved interracial trust.

Research on the Influencing Factors of Second-Generation Chinese Cognitive Construction from the Perspective of Identity

Abstract: The cognitive construction issues of second-generation Chinese immigrants have received widespread attention, but there is still a lack of analysis from the perspective of identity recognition. This article analyzes the influencing factors of cognitive construction for second-generation Chinese immigrants from the viewpoint of identity recognition. This article analyzes how the cognitive construction and social concepts of second-generation Chinese immigrants are related to language and education. Based on this, there are some suggestions in the article. First, achieve the formation of diverse concepts among the second generation of Chinese descendants through family education. Second, from an individual perspective, making a balance between Eastern and Western values to form suitable values. Finally, respecting the cultures of various countries and integrating into mainstream society. Through these analyses and recommendations, it can gain a deeper understanding of the cognitive construction problems faced by second-generation Chinese immigrants and find effective solutions to promote their identity recognition and social integration.

On decolonising music diversity in/and higher education

ABSTRACT The practice of music diversity is colonialized. Its model is impotent to disrupt the Western canon. On the contrary, the practice has opened the door to sonic materialization and trafficking that has become indicative of the encounter between classical music and other music traditions in higher education. The Global South has become the mining area, while Western institutions “explore” indigenous music to repair the status quo. The thesis of this article is that the current Western curricular approach to music diversity is a reincarnation of the Western hegemony. I adapted a decolonial lens to examine the premises of diversity practice, questioning its model and unmasking its logic. I will interrogate the unbalanced relationship or what Quijano and Mignolo call the “matrix of power.” In doing so, I introduced a conceptual tool - canonity, which is defined and examined alongside the concept of diversity. I argue that diversity represents the other side of canonity, just as coloniality and modernity/rationality are two sides of the same coin. This coinage suggests that musical canonity/diversity is indicative and constitutive of coloniality/modernity. Thus, the article calls for the decanonisation of the epistemic center, delinking from the trajectory of modernity/rationality and shifting the geography of knowledge.

The road less travelled: An exploratory study of the association between top management team dissimilarity and innovation capability

Abstract This study extends the upper echelons literature by shedding light on the role of top management team (TMT) dissimilarity, a specific conceptualization of team diversity. TMTs are typically composed of members from different functional areas who have unique information and values. The perception of the degree to which TMT members view themselves as dissimilar from other team members affects the TMT’s decision-making and, therefore, organizational outcomes. However, research does not address this perspective of TMT diversity. We examine how informational and value dissimilarity among TMT members is associated with incremental and radical innovation capability. We survey top managers from various industries and use partial least squares structural equation modeling analysis to explore the association between TMT dissimilarity and innovation capability empirically. The findings show that informational dissimilarity is positively associated with incremental innovation capability. Value dissimilarity is negatively associated with incremental innovation capability, whereas it is positively associated with radical innovation capability.

Diversity-responsive teacher educators in Flanders

ABSTRACT Higher education-based teacher educators are a unique group of practitioners: not only what they teach, but also how they teach is of instructional significance to students who want to become teachers themselves. Nonetheless, they are often overlooked in the research on inclusion, equity and social justice in education. This explorative study expands the knowledge base on teacher educators’ contribution to education that genuinely serves all students, here referred to as diversity-responsive education. Specifically, semi-structured interviews (n = 14) were conducted to pursue three objectives: (1) understanding perceptions of the concepts of diversity and approaching diversity; (2) mapping individual teacher educators’ practices to approach diversity; and (3) uncovering personal and contextual determinants for the implementation of diversity-responsive practices by teacher educators. Alongside its theoretical contribution, this study offers practical inspiration for practitioners, and both national and institutional policymakers operating in different regional contexts, guiding context-tailored professional development initiatives.

Reframing Surgery Using the Concepts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Reframing Surgery Using the Concepts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

On the degree of uniformity measure for probability distributions

Abstract A key challenge in studying probability distributions is quantifying the inherent inequality within them. Certain parts of the distribution have higher probabilities than others, and our goal is to measure this inequality using the concept of mathematical diversity, a novel approach to examining inequality. We introduce a new measure m D (P), called the degree of uniformity measure on a given probability space that generalizes the idea of the slope of secant of the slope of diversity curve. This measure generalizes the idea of degree of uniformity of a contiguous part (P = {k 1, k 2} in the discrete case or P = (a, b) in the continuous case) in a probability space related to a random variable X, to an arbitrary measurable part P. We also demonstrate the truly scale free and self-contained nature of the concept of degree of uniformity by relating the measure of two parts P 1 and P 2 from completely unrelated distributions with random variables X 1 and X 2 that have completely different scales of variation.

Innovative Benchmarking of Offshore Wind O&M Strategies via AIS Data Analysis

Abstract By analyzing AIS data, this study provides independent insights into the diverse logistic concepts deployed by wind farm operators. The benchmarking framework developed herein facilitates the evaluation of logistic efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, thereby contributing to the identification of best practices in offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M) logistics. The methodology encompasses data collection, preprocessing, and analysis phases. By providing a transparent and data-driven mechanism for benchmarking offshore wind O&M logistics, this study aids in the identification of inefficiencies and the formulation of strategies to enhance logistic operations. The results indicate significant variations in logistic efficiency across different offshore wind farms (OWF), suggesting that the adoption of best practices could lead to substantial improvements.

Scrutinizing the electronic structure, magnetic, mechanical, thermodynamic, optical and thermoelectric properties of lead-free hafnium based Hf2VP (P = Si, Sn) full Heusler alloys

The study of energy harvesting and thermoelectric materials has drawn more attention in the last several years. The great thermal stability of these materials is advantageous for thermoelectric devices, in addition to their structural capacity for showcasing and incorporating diverse novel concepts to augment the thermoelectric figure of merit. In the current study, we have predicted the physical properties of Hf2VP (P = Si, Sn) Heuslers using density functional theory in conjunction with the Boltzmann transport scheme. The strength and ductility of these materials are ascertained by simulating elastic characteristics The exchange correlation potential is handled via the modified Becke–Johnson potential (mBJ) and the generalized gradient approximation of Perdew, Burke, and Ernzerhof (GGA-PBE). Near the Fermi level, the band profiles for Hf2VSi and Hf2VSn Heuslers were found to be n-type indirect band-gap respectively. The thermodynamic stability of these materials is approved by the formation and cohesive energy. The relationships between different transport parameters are predicted using the band occupation and density of states in the post DFT treatment. Slack’s equation has identified the most significant lattice component of heat conductivity with great precision. These materials are likely to find use in the design of memory devices and future thermoelectric and energy harvesting materials due to their half-metallic nature and efficient thermoelectric parameters, such as electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient, thermal conductivity, power factor, and ZT.

Coregulation between parents and elementary school-aged children in response to challenge and in association with child outcomes: A systematic review.

Parent-child coregulation, the active dyadic adaptation of biological states, behaviors, and emotions, is an important developmental process. Especially in challenging situations, children need coregulatory support from their parents, which supports the formation of their self-regulation skills. While research has established that coregulation occurs in various contexts across the developmental period, less is known about what constitutes coregulation in terms of child adjustment and the contextual factors that affect coregulation. This systematic review examined what constitutes parent-child coregulation in response to an experimentally induced challenge and in association with child socioemotional outcomes. Systematic searches were conducted in Web of Science, APA PsycInfo, and PubMed, adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Fourteen full-text, peer-reviewed, empirical journal articles that were available in English were included. Children were between the ages of 3 and 12 (Mage = 5.37 years, 44%-100% male, 6.3%-90% White). Findings indicate that behavioral and emotional coregulation in response to challenge is positively associated with better child self-regulation. Coregulation associated with positive child outcomes seems to be characterized by high flexibility and dyadic synchrony in mutually responsive and engaged states. Findings regarding physiological coregulation suggest that high levels of physiological synchrony can be maladaptive for child outcomes in the presence of risk (e.g., poverty, maltreatment). In addition, this review highlighted the current ambiguity surrounding the diverse terminologies and concepts used to measure coregulation. The findings of this review reveal a significant link between parent-child coregulation and child socioemotional outcomes, while supporting the idea that contextual factors need to be considered to understand its significance. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Exploring the Spatiotemporal Heterogeneities in Urban Vitality Through Scalable Proxies from Mobile Data

Jane Jacob’s concepts of urban vitality and diversity have become prevailing urban planning philosophies in most countries for making cities more livable. Recent changes in demographics and the impacts of COVID-19 have exacerbated the economic and social challenges that cities commonly face, particularly spatiotemporal heterogeneities. Being able to understand these heterogeneities in scalable approaches is fundamental to tackling these challenges in cities. Therefore, this article aims to provide a new form of scalable estimation of urban vitality by using the de facto population. Instead of merely adopting static statistical information such as morphological characteristics in areas, we leverage dynamic factors such as internal mobility flows and energy use intensity as proxies for the spatiotemporal dynamics of indoor and outdoor behaviors of crowds. In this way, we combine dynamic attributes and static features to describe the patterns of urban vitality, which are directly related to spatiotemporal dynamics in urban places. We utilize GNSS-based mobile data and building energy usage intensity as dynamic proxies along with static data such as land use mix and age distribution. To better capture spatial heterogeneity, we use a Multiscale Geographically Weighted Regression (MGWR) model to identify the relationships between the de facto population and the dynamic and static factors. Drawing from the factors determining urban vitality, this article provides policy implications for alleviating spatiotemporal urban imbalances. These data-driven implications can fill the technical knowledge gaps in establishing planning strategies for achieving urban sustainability while enhancing overall subjective livability.

Cerebral hyperactivation across the Alzheimer's disease pathological cascade.

Neuronal dysfunction in specific brain regions or across distributed brain networks is a known feature of Alzheimer's disease. An often reported finding in the early stage of the disease is the presence of increased functional MRI (fMRI) blood oxygenation level-dependent signal under task conditions relative to cognitively normal controls, a phenomenon known as 'hyperactivation'. However, research in the past decades yielded complex, sometimes conflicting results. The magnitude and topology of fMRI hyperactivation patterns have been found to vary across the preclinical and clinical spectrum of Alzheimer's disease, including concomitant 'hypoactivation' in some cases. These incongruences are likely due to a range of factors, including the disease stage at which the cohort is examined, the brain areas or networks studied and the fMRI paradigm utilized to evoke these functional abnormalities. Additionally, a perennial question pertains to the nature of hyperactivation in the context of Alzheimer's disease. Some propose it reflects compensatory mechanisms to sustain cognitive performance, while others suggest it is linked to the pathological disruption of a highly regulated homeostatic cycle that contributes to, or even drives, disease progression. Providing a coherent narrative for these empirical and conceptual discrepancies is paramount to develop disease models, understand the synergy between hyperactivation and the Alzheimer's disease pathological cascade and tailor effective interventions. We first provide a comprehensive overview of functional brain changes spanning the course from normal ageing to the clinical spectrum of Alzheimer's disease. We then highlight evidence supporting a close relationship between fMRI hyperactivation and in vivo markers of Alzheimer's pathology. We primarily focus on task-based fMRI studies in humans, but also consider studies using different functional imaging techniques and animal models. We then discuss the potential mechanisms underlying hyperactivation in the context of Alzheimer's disease and provide a testable framework bridging hyperactivation, ageing, cognition and the Alzheimer's disease pathological cascade. We conclude with a discussion of future challenges and opportunities to advance our understanding of the fundamental disease mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease, and the promising development of therapeutic interventions incorporating or aimed at hyperactivation and large-scale functional systems.

Intellectual Capital: Revisiting an Analytical Model

The world’s economy is experiencing important changes brought on by diverse factors, namely technological advancements, the appearance and diffusion of personal computers, high-speed telecommunications, and the Internet. These technological changes have influenced the corporate environment, with recent decades denominated as the information economy, the digital economy, the economy of knowledge, a risk society, and the age of quality and innovation. To designate the key concept of the new economic era as “intellectual capital” implies a classification and evaluation effort in order to proceed with its generalization. In today’s world, the study of a model capable of adding explanatory diversity to intellectual capital is very relevant. We observed a true panoply of concepts in the analyzed models based on a literature review. The conceptual evolution during recent decades has motivated many investigations in this field, resulting from the phenomenon of globalization, growing technological innovation, and the observation of significant disparities between the market value and the accounting value of companies. This article describes an investigation carried out, presenting an explicative model of intellectual capital based on four distinct patterns, which are the aggregating factors of the existing conceptual diversity. We present the identification of a model with two axes, x (the type of knowledge, from tacit to explicit) and y (the capital of knowledge, from human to structural), which represents the conceptual diversity mirrored in four quadrants resulting from the research carried out with an initial exploratory study and two following studies with 45 and 72 specialists. In this article we analyze the Martins model, which proves to be essential for systematizing and mapping the dimensions that intellectual capital includes. This model can be used to identify the different aspects of intellectual capital in an organization and thus contribute to its understanding, optimization and good management.

Exploring the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing curricula through an integrative review

Objective: The aim of this review was to explore the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion within nursing education. Moving forward with the new AACN Essentials, nursing professors will be required to integrate these concepts into the curriculum, therefore it is important to understand what is currently available in the literature.Methods: An exhaustive review of the literature revealed that among the original 3,107 articles found, only 24 were included because of the narrowed IR focus on curriculum. Articles were then evaluated for suggested learning activities.Results: This IR reviews 24 articles in total. Some of the articles reviewed contained more than one concept. Of the articles reviewed, 18 focused on inclusion, 8 on equity, and 13 on diversity.Conclusions: The findings first and foremost indicate the need to incorporate teaching and learning practices related to the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion and secondly the need to publish additional best practices and exemplars.

Changing language, changing heritage: the future behind us

ABSTRACT This article critically examines the future of Critical Heritage Studies (CHS) through the lens of language and non-Western ontologies. I argue that the Western-centric and future-oriented approach to heritage limits its ability to engage with diverse conceptualizations of heritage and time. Here, I explore the dominance of English in academic discourse and how this constrains the understanding of heritage. Drawing on examples from Igbo, Quechua, and Aymara cultures, the paper demonstrates how different linguistic and cultural perspectives can reframe heritage concepts, particularly notions of time and conservation. The article advocates for a more inclusive approach to CHS that acknowledges complicity in colonial practices, embraces vulnerability, and opens up to multilingual and multicultural understandings of heritage. It concludes by suggesting that reimagining the future of CHS lies in changing the language and the way we speak about heritage.

What Is the (Lack Of) Integration? An Intergroup Perspective Using the Photovoice Methodology

Photovoice is a participatory action research (PAR) method that employes photographic language to explore individuals’ stories and living contexts. This study explores the representations of young participants, both immigrants and non-immigrants, concerning integration—defined within Berry’s (1997) framework as a bidirectional process of cultural and social adaptation between migrants and host communities—and the lack of integration within their neighborhood in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The participants included 12 young individuals (6 migrants and 6 locals) aged 19 to 29, two peer researchers, and one researcher. Over the course of two weekly three-hour meetings, participants captured and discussed photos depicting their perspectives on integration. The findings highlighted diverse conceptualizations of integration. Participants emphasized the reciprocal relationship between migrants and locals, illustrating how positive interactions with schools, workplaces, and public spaces facilitate integration. Additionally, successful migrants were seen as models of empowerment. Conversely, themes such as poverty, loneliness, discrimination, and the impact of war emerged as significant barriers to integration. This study underscores the dynamic and interactive nature of integration, as experienced by young people in multicultural settings. It highlights how Photovoice methodology can effectively capture nuanced perspectives on integration, foster mutual understanding, and facilitate intergroup relationships. The method fosters personal and community reflection, actively engaging its audience in critical discussions about integration.