Continued Leadership Research Articles

Windows of Insight: A Review on Stained Glass Research Trends

This study uses Scopus data from 1855 to 2023 to examine key trends and developments in stained glass research, showing a notable increase in academic work after 2000. This growth is linked to advances in digital technology and wider global access, allowing for interdisciplinary research combining materials science, engineering, and cultural studies. New technologies, such as hyperspectral imaging and laser cleaning, have significantly improved conservation methods. The study also shows an increasing contribution from the United States, alongside the continued leadership of Europe, with more diverse sources of funding reflecting global investment in stained glass research. By offering a comprehensive, long-term analysis, this review fills gaps in previous studies by addressing the lack of integrated research across different fields and regions. It provides useful insights for future research, policy-making, and conservation efforts, highlighting the global importance of stained glass. The findings emphasize its continuing relevance to art, technology, and cultural heritage preservation.

Impediments to Effective Leadership in Public Service: A Case of Administrative and Political Challenges in County Governments in Kenya

This study addresses the substantial challenges facing leadership effectiveness in Kenya's county governments, focusing on bureaucratic inertia, political interference, resource limitations, and issues with meritocratic appointments that undermine governance and public trust. The research aimed to comprehensively analyze these barriers and propose actionable strategies for improvement. What are the primary administrative impediments to effective leadership in public service within county governments in Kenya? How do political dynamics influence leadership effectiveness in the public service sector at the county level? And what strategies can be implemented to overcome these impediments and enhance leadership effectiveness in county governments? The research questions were: Grounded in theories of transformational and transactional leadership the study explores the contrast between these leadership styles in overcoming the identified challenges. The study employs a mixed-methods approach. Qualitative data from interviews and case studies, alongside quantitative insights gathered through surveys of county officials, public servants, and community leaders, provide a holistic perspective. Purposive sampling ensured diverse participant viewpoints were captured because it allows for targeted sampling. Key findings using Likert scale of 1-5 underscore significant impediments to effective leadership: bureaucratic inertia (rated 4.0), political interference (3.9), resource constraints (3.8), insufficient training (3.7), and political appointments lacking meritocracy (4.2), corruption (4.1), fraudulent academic credentials (3.5), patronage (3.8), and tribalism (3.7). These findings reveal systemic challenges that hinder leadership effectiveness and governance outcomes. In conclusion, entrenched bureaucratic practices, external political pressures, and systemic flaws in leadership appointments hinder effective governance in Kenyan county governments. Addressing these issues necessitates comprehensive reforms, including transparent appointment processes, strengthened anti-corruption measures, strategic resource allocation, and enhanced professional development for public service leaders. From the findings the study recommends implementing transparent and merit-based appointment systems, bolstering anti-corruption efforts, prioritizing targeted resource allocation, and investing in continuous leadership development programs. These measures are crucial for fostering transparency, accountability, and sustainable development in Kenya's county governments

Advances in the Digitization and Mobilization of Natural History Collections in Guatemala

Since its development in 2020, the Guatemala Biodiversity Portal (Fig. 1), generated with Symbiota (Gries et al. 2014, Gilbert et al. 2020, Symbiota Support Hub 2021), has turned into an outstanding resource to facilitate the digitization, mobilization, and use of specimen data from local natural history collections (Orellana et al. 2023). More than 50,000 records and several thousands of images from Guatemalan zoological, botanical, mycological, and paleontological collections have been shared online for the first time in this portal. An integrated Symbiota installation allows further data mobilization to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF.org 2024a), amplifying its impact on biodiversity research at an international level. To date, more than 42,000 records have been shared from the Guatemala Biodiversity Portal (GBIF.org 2024b), promoting visibility and recognition for national collections and researchers as shown by more than 300 citations in scientific literature, and the presence of at least 50 local collectors and taxonomists in the platform, Bionomia (Shorthouse 2020). Personalized training, documentation, and technical support have been key to the growing success of the portal (Orellana et al. 2022a, Portal de Biodiversidad de Guatemala 2023). Continuous leadership provided by portal managers and the Symbiota team has additionally amplified the active participation of the Guatemalan collections community. Engagement with undergraduate students has also been crucial to increasing the volume of specimen digitization. Outreach and crowdsourcing activities, as well as guided assignments and temporary internships in research projects, have contributed to transcribing most of the available data. Careful supervision by collection and portal managers, integrated data cleaning tools (Pearson 2021), and a curated taxonomic thesaurus (Orellana et al. 2022b) help maintain the accuracy of the digital records in the portal. Furthermore, the improving accessibility to specimen data from Guatemalan collections and tailored resources in a bilingual Spanish-English interface (e.g., interactive checklists, Pearson and Walker 2021), have made the portal an important source of information, enabling local researchers to develop and share studies about the natural diversity of the country (Prado et al. 2023, Vásquez-Almazán 2023). Additional outcomes, strategies, and reflections about the dynamics of the community will be shared during the presentation.

The evolution of plant phenomics: global insights, trends, and collaborations (2000-2021).

Phenomics, an interdisciplinary field that investigates the relationships between genomics and environmental factors, has significantly advanced plant breeding by offering comprehensive insights into plant traits from molecular to physiological levels. This study examines the global evolution, geographic distribution, collaborative efforts, and primary research hubs in plant phenomics from 2000 to 2021, using data derived from patents and scientific publications. The study utilized data from the EspaceNet and Lens databases for patents, and Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus for scientific publications. The final datasets included 651 relevant patents and 7173 peer-reviewed articles. Data were geocoded to assign country-level geographical coordinates and underwent multiple processing and cleaning steps using Python, Excel, R, and ArcGIS. Social network analysis (SNA) was conducted to assess collaboration patterns using Pajek and UCINET. Research activities in plant phenomics have increased significantly, with China emerging as a major player, filing nearly 70% of patents from 2010 to 2021. The U.S. and EU remain significant contributors, accounting for over half of the research output. The study identified around 50 global research hubs, mainly in the U.S. (36%), Western Europe (34%), and China (16%). Collaboration networks have become more complex and interdisciplinary, reflecting a strategic approach to solving research challenges. The findings underscore the importance of global collaboration and technological advancement in plant phenomics. China's rise in patent filings highlights its growing influence, while the ongoing contributions from the U.S. and EU demonstrate their continued leadership. The development of complex collaborative networks emphasizes the scientific community's adaptive strategies to address multifaceted research issues. These insights are crucial for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders aiming to innovate in agricultural practices and improve crop varieties.

Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety Management System Implementation in General Hospital

Objective: This study aims to assess the application of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in Kertosono Regional General Hospital by identifying the obstacles and strategies that exist, as well as successful system implementation for health sector.Methods: This study utilized a mixed-methods design to assess OHSMS effectiveness and employee perceptions before and after implementation.Findings: Results show a statistically significant decrease in incidents at work after implementation of an OHSMS, which confirms that the global safety performance of this plant is affected by the OHSMS. By contrast, though inadequate instruction, lack of continuous leadership dedication and investment were some major obstacles to successful operation of OHSMS.Novelty: The findings from this study suggest the importance of structured safety management systems designed for public healthcare workers, and provide practical suggestions to bolster the effectiveness of OHSMS in Indonesia.Research Implications: The results also emphasize the importance of ongoing education and training, strong leadership support, as well as providing sufficient resources to promote a culture of safety in healthcare settings. Future research might instead seek upper bounds benefit of an OHSMS for safety or examine how technology can be integrated to provide monitoring, training function on a continuous basis.

Co-creating a continuous leadership development program in rural municipal healthcare - an action research study.

An increasingly complex healthcare system entails an urgent need for competent and resilient leadership. However, there is a lack of extensive research on leadership development within healthcare. The knowledge gaps extend to various frameworks and contexts, particularly concerning municipal healthcare, knowledge leadership, and the application of knowledge in the field of practice. This study is the first in a larger action research project that aims to co-create a knowledge-based continuous leadership development program for healthcare in a rural Arctic municipality. This present study aims to explore the knowledge and experiences of the participating healthcare leaders to develop a common basis for co-creating the program. This hermeneutical study presents the first cycle of the larger action research project. An appreciative approach facilitated the project. Twenty-three healthcare leaders from three different leadership levels attended and evaluated two leadership development workshops and participated in four focus groups. The data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis. Two main themes were identified: (1) changing from striving solo players to team players, and (2) learning to handle a conflicting and complex context. These results influenced how the leadership development program based on the participants' co-creation was organized as a collective and relational process rather than an individual competence replenishment. The knowledge and experiences of healthcare leaders led to the co-creation of a knowledge-based continuous leadership development program based on the facilitated interaction of four essential elements: (1) competence development, (2) structures for interaction, (3) interpersonal safety, and (4) collective values and goals. The interaction was generated through trusted reflection facilitated by appreciative inquiry. The four elements and core played a crucial role in fostering relationships and facilitating learning, driving transformative change in this leadership development program. The study's results provide a solid foundation for further co-creating the program. However, more research is needed to fully explore the practical application and overall significance.

Developing African Christian Leaders for Global Transformation

Christianity is growing massively in the Global South, while it is declining in the rest of the world. This has changed the trajectory of missionary work. Africans used to be recipients, but are now benefactors who promote the gospel and lead mega-churches beyond their motherlands. Correspondingly, African Christian leaders ought to develop their capacities. While some of them appreciate the importance of leadership development, as confirmed by publicized leadership seminars and conferences, few African churches have contextualized Christian leadership development frameworks.Most problematically, countless Christian leaders have been the subjects of disturbing controversies, and they age and die without having prepared people to succeed them. By failing to do so, they betray the mission of God and the Church. Although having a call is invaluable for ministry and leadership, continuous leadership development is highly necessary for effectiveness, as ministerial needs grow daily while the capacities of Church leaders are limited. Applying grounded research as theory and engaging with contemporary literature, this paper reviewed African Christian leadership, and drew on leadership development models from the Old and New Testaments, in view of Malphurs and Mancini’s (2004) leadership development framework. This paper identified the necessity of contextualizing leadership development, appraising incumbent leaders, and addressing their situational challenges and needs, and recommends consistent holistic capacity enhancement in correspondence with changing times, contexts, people and places. Keywords: Christian Leadership, Mission, Leadership Development, Sustainability, Transformation

Need for continuous leadership training on sustainability of United Baptist Church of Zimbabwe

The significance of leadership in ensuring the efficient operation of any given entity cannot be overstated. The acquisition of leadership skills is an essential component for the success and accomplishment of an organisation’s objectives and goals. The church is commonly regarded as an institution and, as such, effective leadership is deemed essential for its long-term viability. The decline of effective leadership within religious institutions is a matter of significant apprehension. What are the implications of inadequate leadership within religious institutions? This article examined the impact of inadequate and infrequent leadership training and the decline of organisational sustainability. The utilisation of a case study approach is employed to examine the United Baptist Church of Zimbabwe (UBCZ). The objective of this article is to provide a response to the following question: What is the impact of inadequate continuous training for leaders on the long-term viability of an organisation? This matter is addressed by drawing upon the extant literature pertaining to the topic. Additionally, it utilises the data collected during the on-site research conducted within the UBCZ. This article analyses selected biblical passages to provide insight into the importance of leadership training.Contribution: This article contributes to the body of knowledge of how effective leadership can impact the flourishing of the church in the changing environment of the 21st century.

Advancing sustainable entrepreneurial universities: sustainability transformations of university business incubators in Germany

Given the profound environmental and societal challenges, many higher education institutions (HEI) have adopted sustainability as a central mission to induce desirable societal impacts. While previous research investigated the transformation processes of HEIs toward sustainability, few studies took an explicit entrepreneurial perspective and questioned its implications for the Entrepreneurial University (EU) model. To address this gap, our study explores the emergence and pursuit of a Sustainable Entrepreneurial University (SEU). We specifically focus on the role of sustainable university business incubators (UBIs) as primary institutions of entrepreneurship within the SEU model. Using a multiple-case study of four German UBIs, we illustrate how they embarked on their sustainability journey, developed internal capacities to support sustainable entrepreneurship, and overcame various barriers during their transformation trajectories. Our analysis identifies six distinct sustainability transformation stages and proposes a stylized model to explain the emergence of sustainability in UBIs. Based on these findings, our study discusses several theoretical implications for the SEU. We illustrate that SEU sustainability impacts evolve over time and that continuous leadership commitment is a mediating factor. Moreover, our results suggest that SEUs strategically engage in external partnerships with alternating functions. Given the urgency to promote sustainable entrepreneurship in HEIs, the study concludes with several practical recommendations for practitioners and policymakers. Moreover, it offers suggestions for future research to explore the potential of SEUs and their contribution to addressing pressing societal and ecological challenges.

Need for continuous leadership training on sustainability of United Baptist Church of Zimbabwe

Need for continuous leadership training on sustainability of United Baptist Church of Zimbabwe

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ITALY IN THE XXI CENTURY

This article presents a comprehensive study of macroeconomic indicators that shape the trajectory of the Italian economy in the XXI century. In an effort to understand the complex interrelationships between key factors, the purpose of the study is to assess the aggregate impact of key indicators, including the poverty index, economic openness, foreign direct investment and persistent unemployment, on the Italian economic landscape. In particular, the research sheds light on the government's proactive measures to tackle the complex issue of unemployment, underlining the urgency of addressing this critical problem. The paper also examines the dynamics of Italy's balance of payments since its integration into the euro area, highlighting the country's key role in global markets. Italy's status as a major producer in sectors ranging from clothing and automobiles to renowned products such as wine and cheese underlines its importance as an attractive destination for international investment. This analysis aims to provide a detailed understanding of Italy's integration into the global economy and the consequences for its economic performance. The methodology applied in this study uses rigorous correlation and regression analysis. To address potential multicollinearity issues, three distinct models are proposed. These models offer a robust framework for economic interpretation by highlighting the complex interrelationships between different indicators. The study emphasises the key role of such indicators as public spending, economic openness, poverty index, labour force dynamics and gross fixed capital formation in shaping Italy's economic trajectory. The results of the analysis underline the importance of taking these indicators into account when developing future economic development plans for Italy. The key factors identified, including public expenditure, economic openness, the poverty index, labour force dynamics and gross fixed capital formation, have a significant impact on a country's gross domestic product (GDP) and GDP per capita. In terms of practical implementation, the study suggests that policymakers and stakeholders should prioritise these indicators when designing robust and sustainable economic strategies. Such practical implications of the research findings are necessary to guide Italy's economic development and ensure its continued leadership in a dynamic global market. The originality of this study lies in its holistic approach, which offers a comprehensive study of various macroeconomic factors. The proposed models significantly deepen the understanding of Italy's economic dynamics, making a valuable contribution to the academic discourse on this topic.

Online Organizational Leadership and Teacher Satisfaction in Higher Vocational College in China During Pandemic

Grounded in the Online Adaptability Theory, this research examines how leaders' adaptability to the online learning environment influences teacher satisfaction during crises. It emphasizes adaptability in utilizing online tools, supporting pedagogical adaptation, promoting communication, and fostering an inclusive virtual community. The findings reveal that school leaders excelled in project management, conflict resolution, and digital record management. Teacher-respondents expressed satisfaction with these skills, highlighting school leaders' vital role in creating a conducive learning environment. Demographics had limited impact, except for digital record management. The study underscores the need for continuous leadership development, especially in areas with perceived room for improvement. It identifies a significant positive correlation between school leaders' online organizational skills and teacher job satisfaction, emphasizing their crucial role in boosting teacher morale during the pandemic.

Sustainable Leadership Development for Organizational Excellence

Leaders in an organization have an important role in directing and influencing their subordinates. Without someone to organize and direct an organization, the organization can undoubtedly achieve its goals in accordance with its vision and mission. Therefore, a leader figure is needed to be able to manage and manage the organization to achieve its goals. This study aims to examine the importance of leadership in organizations with a literature approach. This research method is Descriptive Analytical. This type of research is research with a literature study approach which is carried out by finding theoretical references that are in accordance with current and future phenomena. The results of this study show that leadership will be a determining factor for success in an organization. This is because leadership is the central point of significant change in the organization. Continuous leadership development determines organizational excellence. To get humans who have a great contribution to the organization, it takes great effort and attention from the organization. One of the scopes of the effort is present in the theme of leadership development.

Students' Leadership Development During a High-fidelity Military Medical Field Practicum.

Leadership development is a cornerstone aspect of military medical education. Operation Bushmaster, a medical field practicum (MFP) conducted by the USU, tests fourth-year medical students' clinical skills and leadership acumen in an operational environment. No studies have examined students' perceptions of their own leadership development during this MFP. Therefore, this study explored leadership development from the students' perspectives. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, we analyzed the reflection papers of 166 military medical students who participated in Operation Bushmaster during the fall of 2021. Our research team coded and categorized the data. Once defined, these categories served as the themes in this study. Three central themes were expressed: (1) the importance of direct and decisive communication, (2) unit cohesion and interpersonal relationships enhance the team's ability to adapt, and (3) followership quality determines leadership outcomes. The students' leadership ability was maximized by established relationships within their unit and well-practiced communication, and a decreased propensity for followership negatively affected leadership. Overall, Operation Bushmaster increased students' appreciation of the importance of leadership development and overall enhanced their leadership outlook as a future military medical officer. This study provided an introspective vantage from military medical students pertaining to their own leadership development, as participants described how the challenging environment of a military MFP challenged them to hone and develop their leadership skills. As a result, the participants gained a greater appreciation of continued leadership development and realization of their future roles and responsibilities within the military health care system.

One Hundred Years of Revolutionary Experiments in Art Education

“One Hundred Years of Revolutionary Experiments in Visual Art Education” defines and clarifies four often-invoked yet elusive concepts in visual art and visual art pedagogy: “experimental,” “progressive,” “critical,” and “radical.” Using the Marxist-theory based Whitney Independent Study Program in New York as a case study, an institution now transitioning from over a half-century under the continuous leadership of director Ron Clark, it helps write the history of the past one hundred years of revolutionary art training. In particular, this essay argues that the critical theory in contemporary art education taught at organizations like the Whitney Program, though built on a foundation initiated by experimental art schools such as the Bauhaus, Black Mountain College, and Vkhutemas, has dramatically reinvented the terms in which progressive politics are understood in visual art. To truly understand the Whitney Program’s unique form of revolutionary experimentation requires contending with the radical element of its pedagogy as laid out in the definition this essay provides of radical pedagogy, that is, the ISP’s emphasis on social change. This emphasis comes to the ISP in large part from the Frankfurt School, which, beginning in the 1920s, embarked on a critique of the culture and social forms of modernity, exploring the anomie and alienation at the heart of capitalist class inequality. The ISP is radical in the literal meaning stemming from the Latin radix (root), as it questions the basis of art at an ideological level: what roles it serves, and how it can align with other forces in society advocating for social justice, racial, gender and class equality, and economic redistribution.

PELATIHAN DASAR KEPEMIMPINAN UNTUK PENINGKATAN KREATIVITAS DAN PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER MELALUI OUTBOUND BAGI SISWA MAN 2 INDRAMAYU

This leadership training activity with the out bond model for students directly received high appreciation from the Head of Madrasah and Teachers and the Madrasah Council. Both in terms of the number of participants that exceeded the target participants and from the enthusiasm in participating in the entire leadership training event, the leadership training lead. With a training model like this, it will have a direct or indirect impact on the formation of morals, character and recreation for students. Continuous leadership training is the hope of many parties, especially regarding improving the quality of education and students' abilities, the material presented is very useful, especially practical things students can do when adapting to their environment. So that it is expected that students can get knowledge and skills obtained from leadership training as a forum for student activities that add skills and knowledge to the development of the growth process for students who are characterized and independent

A new interpretation of scientific collaboration patterns from the perspective of symbiosis: An investigation for long-term collaboration in publications

Based on complementarity in terms of factors such as skill and knowledge, researchers might build long-term partnerships with one another during their scientific careers. It has been shown that such relationships have a significant positive impact on researchers’ scientific performance. However, the preferential connection mechanism in collaboration networks actually suggests the unequal positions of participants in the process of scientific collaboration. This study argues that this phenomenon is very similar to the symbiosis function in the natural world. Hence, this work provides a novel interpretation of scientific collaboration patterns from the perspective of symbiosis. In more detail, long-term collaboration relationships are investigated based on the scope of an academician dataset with multiple fields and an economic dataset. With the aid of a quantitative metric for symbiosis degree, six meta-patterns of the short-term evolution of symbiosis degree are proposed. Furthermore, by exploring the evolution of meta-patterns, four scientific collaboration patterns are summarized according to the common characteristics as follows: leading growth, continuous leadership, chasing each other, and standing on equal footing. Extensive experimental results on an academician dataset with multiple fields show that the collaboration network evolution of four collaboration patterns is consistent with our summarized characteristics based on symbiosis. This indicates that our symbiosis-based framework can be used to effectively interpret the developmental and evolutionary trajectories of scientific collaboration.

Impact Of Covid 19 On Fdi Inflow In India In Green Energy

This research fills a gap in the current literature on the variables that impact foreign direct investment (FDI) in India's green energy sector. This study investigates the impact of COVID 19 on foreign direct investment (FDI) in India's green energy industry. The duration of the pandemic and the vaccination pace are the major apprehensions that affected the recovery of most industries. The FDI inflows also kept fluctuating during Covid 19. India's institutional structure is more essential in attracting foreign direct investment in green energy projects than the country's macroeconomic or environmental aspects. To attract foreign direct investment in the broader economy, variables like economic growth and access to local funding are necessary for FDI. The impact of Covid 19 on FDI inflows into the green energy sector in India is significant because it sheds light on the difficulties the industry faces, identifies potential solutions to those problems, and contributes to the country's continued leadership in the field of renewable energy.

The Role of Character and Competence in Canadian Nursing Leadership: Show me how you Lead and I will tell you who you are

The role of character and competence in effective leadership is significant. Who the leader is as a person often manifests in how they lead. Leadership effectiveness could be obtained through the process of continuous, intentional, and purposeful commitment to acquiring empirical education, as well as a commitment to other ways of acquiring knowledge. Education, especially university education, could open the door for epistemic transformation as well as personal transformation. Leadership in Canadian nursing profession is evident in every area and context of nursing practice, including in the frontline nursing. Canadian nurses, therefore, need to make conscious commitment to acquiring continuous leadership education that could translate to both epistemic transformation and personal transformation, which could lead to the acquisition of skills and technical competencies for effective leadership.

How Did They Get There? What Perspectives From the Top Tell Us About Developing Women Leaders in Academic Anesthesiology.

How Did They Get There? What Perspectives From the Top Tell Us About Developing Women Leaders in Academic Anesthesiology.