Core Topics Research Articles

DA’WAH, RELIGIOUS ACTIVISM AND DIGITAL ARENA: THE EXPERIENCES OF STUDENT ACTIVIST’S IN UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MALANG, INDONESIA

The dynamic of da’wah among students have special characteristics in packaging da’wah content, selection of da'i and contextual trends in it. In addition, student figures of da’wah activists are representations of urban Muslims who are closely related to religious symbols, especially in the digital arena. Da’wah and religious activism in the digital arena, especially within the scope of urban youth, are the core topics of this research. This study took a sample on the Instagram posts of UKM BDM al Hikmah Universitas Negeri Malang by focusing on the da’wah narratives used. Through Bourdieu's habitus theory, Weber's theory of religious authority and visual semiotics, virtual da’wah narratives and the existence of da'i chosen by BDM al Hikmah, UM and the selection of da’wah content are two important problem formulations in this research. The findings of this study provide an overview of the position of preachers in the digital space having at least three capitals, namely social, charisma and rational. Meanwhile, in the visual semiotics review, the choice of language and discussion of da’wah that is carried out is more in accordance with the contexts and contemporary problems faced by listeners, there has been a dynamic negotiation process between the da’i and the listener

Selecting senior leaders in the public sector: Challenges and best practices.

Although the careful assessment and selection of leaders are important for an organization to succeed, selecting senior leaders can prove paramount given their potential to impact the entire organization. While private sector businesses expend substantial resources to recruit and retain senior leaders, the public sector struggles to do so, which in turn impacts the attitudes and retention of employees throughout the enterprise. For example, a recent survey of federal employees in the United States found that most respondents did not believe their senior leaders generated high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce. Enhancing the senior leader selection process thus represents a prime opportunity to enhance organizational success in the public sector. The current discussion reviews four core topics for senior leader selection: (a) determine organizational needs, (b) agree upon competencies for a senior leader, (c) leverage employees from all organizational tiers via a selection committee, and (d) examine ethical issues in selecting senior leaders. Each topic contains an overview of the relative challenge while drawing a contrast between senior and junior leadership positions, as well as comparisons between the public and private sectors. These challenges are presented alongside best practices that should produce a more effective selection process. Taken together, this combined evidence should enable organizational success by ensuring that the highest quality candidates are selected into senior leadership positions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Environmental sustainability in sport federations: a Swiss case study of environmental policy genesis

Since national sport federations (NSFs) represent sport clubs and engage in sport policy issues, they could play a crucial role in establishing measures to ensure the environmental sustainability of sport. Several Swiss sport federations have already launched such programmes. However, sport federations are primarily committed to the interests of their member clubs and the sport as their core business and environmental sustainability is generally not their primary issue. With regard to the usually limited resources, their environmental engagement does not appear to be evident. Therefore, this study investigated the extent to which environmental policies are generated by NSFs and which factors are relevant for policy genesis (agenda setting and decision coupling). We conducted an in-depth case study of the Swiss Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association based on the multiple streams approach with two coupling phases. The findings showed that whereas agenda setting of policies regarding biodiversity and access to nature primarily occurs through national regulations, climate protection policies are mainly pushed by engaged policy entrepreneurs. Nevertheless, member interests, functional issues (as opposed to normative arguments) and the practices of similar federations were found to be crucial for all environmental policies. Because decisions regarding environmental policies require knowledge that does not necessarily belong to the core topics of the board of management, the support of environmental officers is key for the decision coupling of such. An understanding of environmental policy genesis is essential because it is prerequisite for the subsequent implementation of such policies and their effects.

Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine and Non-conventional (Alternative) Therapies in Portuguese Veterinary Schools-A Curricular Assessment.

Applying evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is considered a Day One competence for veterinary graduates. Furthermore, the increasing interest in the use of complementary and alternative (non-conventional) veterinary therapies (NCTs) must be grounded on EBVM principles. Few studies have mapped the teaching of EBVM and of NCTs and assessed their content. This study analyses the official curricula of six (out of eight) Portuguese veterinary schools in terms of EBVM and NCTs, using the self-evaluation documents submitted to the National Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) (2014-2015). Results show that, with few exceptions, veterinary education in Portugal follows a traditional, clinically-driven approach to evidence, with concepts taught mostly from an empirical and experiential perspective instead of a systematic one. Core EBVM topics, such as placebo effect, methodological validity, PICO, cognitive bias, and systematic review are either absent or insufficiently covered. Moreover, the teaching of NCTs was found in three out of the six curricular programs, namely acupuncture, phytotherapy, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, ayurveda, energetic healing (reiki), and massage. We found no evidence that these therapies are being taught under the principles of EBVM. Taken together, these results highlight the need for more explicit and targeted teaching of EBVM-related topics, namely regarding the critical appraisal of scientific literature and the integration of best evidence into clinical decision-making. Results can also be useful to inform the accreditation process by the A3ES and by education quality assurance agencies in other jurisdictions.

Factors associated with the quality of death certification in Brazilian municipalities: A data-driven non-linear model.

Studies evaluating the local quality of death certification in Brazil focused on completeness of death reporting or inappropriate coding of causes of death, with few investigating missing data. We aimed to use missing and unexpected values in core topics to assess the quality of death certification in Brazilian municipalities, to evaluate its correlation with the percentage of garbage codes, and to employ a data-driven approach with non-linear models to investigate the association of the socioeconomic and health infrastructure context with quality of death statistics among municipalities. This retrospective study used data from the Mortality Information System (2010-2017), and municipal data regarding healthcare infrastructure, socioeconomic characteristics, and death rates. Quality of death certification was assessed by missing or unexpected values in the following core topics: dates of occurrence, registration, and birth, place of occurrence, certifier, sex, and marital status. Models were fit to classify municipalities according to the quality of death certification (poor quality defined as death records with missing or unexpected values in core topics ≥ 80%). Municipalities with poor quality of death certification (43.9%) presented larger populations, lower death rates, lower socioeconomic index, healthcare infrastructure with fewer beds and physicians, and higher proportion of public healthcare facilities. The correlation coefficients between quality of death certification assessed by missing or unexpected values and the proportion of garbage codes were weak (0.11-0.49), but stronger for municipalities with lower socioeconomic scores. The model that best fitted the data was the random forest classifier (ROC AUC = 0.76; precision-recall AUC = 0.78). This innovative way of assessing the quality of death certification could help quality improvement initiatives to include the correctness of essential fields, in addition to garbage coding or completeness of records, especially in municipalities with lower socioeconomic status where garbage coding and the correctness of core topics appear to be related issues.

61 “Research in Surgery – Building the Foundations” – a Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a New Collaborative Regional Teaching Series

Abstract Aim Research is integral to the progression of the surgical profession and requires a sustainable pipeline of diverse academics. Interest in academia begins at undergraduate level, however lack of exposure acts as a barrier to participation. We aimed to provide exposure to surgical academia via webinars and review the impact of this series. Method Four monthly sessions were delivered and facilitated in collaboration with medical students, foundation trainees, and surgical academics. Sessions covered core topics for students and foundation trainees, including audit/quality improvement, statistics, and research funding. Data were collected via post-event surveys which included scaled-based and free-text responses. These were analysed with appropriate statistics and thematic content analysis respectively. Results Across the sessions there were 79 attendances by 58 individuals. n = 52/58 were students, with 38% (n = 20/52) studying outside the region. The median overall rating was 8/10 (quartiles 8-10) and 98.7% (n = 78/79) would recommend to a colleague. Post-session confidence improved significantly for all sessions compared to pre-session confidence (p≤0.010 in all cases). Thematic content analysis summarised attendees learning points into three semantic themes. (1) how to access research opportunities, (2) pragmatic learning on undertaking research (including funding, statistics, and dissemination) and (3) the importance of mentorship and networking. Respondents valued the insights and experiences of facilitators. Improvements included shorter sessions and clearly explaining novel language. Conclusions Our results highlight the benefits of these sessions for providing exposure and improving understanding of surgical academia, with relevance for others aiming to engage students and doctors in academia. We plan future sessions building on this.

Quality of Life and Working Conditions of Hand Surgeons-A National Survey.

Background and Objectives: Providing high-quality care for patients in hand surgery is an everyday endeavor. However, the quality of life (QoL) and working conditions of hand surgeons ensuring these high-quality services need to be investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the QoL and working conditions of Swiss hand surgeons. Materials and Methods: A national survey with Swiss hand surgeons was conducted. Standardized questionnaires were completed anonymously online. Core topics included working conditions, QoL, satisfaction with the profession, and aspects of private life. Results: A total of 250 hand surgeons were invited to participate, of which 110 (44.0%) completed the questionnaire. Among all participants, 43.6% stated that they are on call 4-7 days per month, versus 8.2% never being on call. Overall, 84.0% of the residents, 50.0% of the senior physicians, 27.6% of the physicians in leading positions, and 40.6% of the senior consultants/practice owners, as well as 55.1% of the female and 44.3% of the male respondents, felt stressed by their job, even during holidays and leisure time. Out of all participants, 85.4% felt that work affects private relationships negatively. Despite the reported stress, 89.1% would choose hand surgery as a profession again. Less on-call duty (29.1%) and better pay (26.4%) are the most prioritized factors for attractiveness of a position at a hospital. Conclusions: The QoL of Swiss hand surgeons is negatively affected by their workload and working hours. Residents, senior physicians and female surgeons suffer significantly more often from depression, burnout or chronic fatigue in comparison to leading positions, senior consultants/practice owners and male surgeons. Better pay or less on-call duty would make the work more attractive in acute care hospitals.

성소수자를 상담한 상담자의 경험에 관한 질적 메타요약

This study is a qualitative meta-synthesis on the experiences of counselors who have provided sexual minorities with counseling services. We have approached this study as a qualitative meta-synthesis within the framework of qualitative research synthesis. Three raters were involved in the study, and we analyzed sexual minority counselors’ experiences clarified in six studies conducted in the Republic of Korea. This study’s research process consisted of seven steps: 1. Beginning of the study, 2. Initial search and selection of relevant studies, 3. Understanding and analysis of individual studies, 4. Identification of relationships between studies, 5. Analysis of the associations between studies, 6. Synthesizing interpretations, and 7. Presentation of overall findings. As a result of analyzing each of those six studies, we identified a total of 134 technical topics, which were synthesized into 34 comprehensive topics. We also presented eight core topics. In consideration of the context, strategy, and time frame, we eventually derived a research conclusion. Based on the results of this study, we discussed and suggested how to enhance the capacity of sexual minority counselors, develop a supportive system, and establish a knowledge ecosystem.

Analyzing the spatiotemporal coupling relationship between public opinion and the epidemic during COVID-19

PurposeThe outbreak of COVID-19 has become a major public health emergency worldwide. How to effectively guide public opinion and implement precise prevention and control is a hot topic in current research. Mining the spatiotemporal coupling between online public opinion and offline epidemics can provide decision support for the precise management and control of future emergencies.Design/methodology/approachThis study focuses on analyzing the spatiotemporal coupling relationship between public opinion and the epidemic. First, based on Weibo information and confirmed case information, a field framework is constructed using field theory. Second, SnowNLP is used for sentiment mining and LDA is utilized for topic extraction to analyze the topic evolution and the sentiment evolution of public opinion in each coupling stage. Finally, the spatial model is used to explore the coupling relationship between public opinion and the epidemic in space.FindingsThe findings show that there is a certain coupling between online public opinion sentiment and offline epidemics, with a significant coupling relationship in the time dimension, while there is no remarkable coupling relationship in space. In addition, the core topics of public concern are different at different coupling stages.Originality/valueThis study deeply explores the spatiotemporal coupling relationship between online public opinion and offline epidemics, adding a new research perspective to related research. The result can help the government and relevant departments understand the dynamic development of epidemic events and achieve precise control while mastering the dynamics of online public opinion.

A bank in a monarchy: an early modern anomaly? The Swedish Bank of the Estates of the Realm

ABSTRACT This article aims to analyse credit as a core element in the political changes and processes of state formation that took place in Sweden in the second half of the seventeenth-century. The study focuses on discussions within the Council of the Realm and at the Diets about how to use the two Swedish seventeenth-century banks as creditors to the state. The two banks were essential parts of an elaborate attempt to the shift public debt regime from one based on private creditors and the personal credit of the king and the men in the government to a regime based on institutional creditors and the credit of the Estates of the Realm. The outcome of the procesess was contingent upon some of the core topics of early modern Europe’s political and financial discourses: the nature of the sovereign, the relationship between private interests and the public good, and the role and functioning of representative assemblies. This process marked the beginning of a development in which sovereign borrowing became a public concern, eventually strengthening the Estate’s position vis-à-vis the government, and is a significant example of the interconnectedness of politics and credit.

Key Factors of Sustainable Development of Organization: Bibliometric Analysis of Organizational Citizenship Behavior

Organizational citizenship behavior is the key factor to promote the sustainable development of an organization, and it is of great significance to explore the research status, hotspots, and trends of organizational citizenship behavior to promote the sustainable development of the organization. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the knowledge structure and dynamic evolution trend of organizational citizenship behavior more comprehensively and objectively by using bibliometrics, in order to promote the development of theoretical research on organizational citizenship behavior and the sustainable development of the organization. This study found the following: Scholars have studied the factors of individual organizational citizenship behavior and group organizational citizenship behavior from three aspects: individual factors, leadership styles, and organizational factors. The research on the outcome of individual organizational citizenship behavior and group organizational citizenship behavior focused on performance and employee psychological state, and behavior mainly. Among them, the definition, nature, and scale of organizational citizenship behavior and the influence of different leadership styles on organizational citizenship behavior are core topics in this field; the study of the influence of employees’ psychological state on organizational citizenship behavior from the psychological perspective is a hot topic in this field; the different manifestations and connotations of organizational citizenship behavior based on different motivations and the impact of organizational citizenship behavior based on different motivations on employees’ psychology and work status are research trends in the future. The research conclusion not only enables scholars in this field to better understand the knowledge structure and research trend of organizational citizenship behavior, but also helps organization managers to fully motivate employees’ organizational citizenship behavior and promote the sustainable development of the organization.

Portraying the life cycle of ideas in social psychology through functional (textual) data analysis: a toolkit for digital history

This paper presents a method for the digital history of a discipline (social psychology in this application) through the analysis of scientific publications. The titles of a comprehensive set of papers published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (1965–2021) were collected, yielding a total of 10,222 items. The corpus thus constructed underwent several stages of preprocessing until the final conversion into a terms x time-points matrix, where terms are stemmed words and multi-words. After normalizing frequencies via a chi square-like transformation, clusters of words portraying similar temporal patterns were identified by functional (textual) data analysis and distance-based curve clustering. Among the best candidates in terms of the number of clusters, the solutions with six, nine and thirteen clusters (from lower to higher resolution) have been chosen and the nesting relationship demonstrated. They reveal—at different levels of granularity—increasing, decreasing, and stable keywords trends, highlighting methods, theories, and application domains that have become more popular in recent years, lost popularity, or have remained in common use. Moreover, this method allows to highlight historical issues (such as crises in the discipline or debates over the use of terms). The results highlight the core topics of social psychology in the past and today, underlying the crucial contribution of this method for the digital history of a discipline.

Alternative Food Networks and Short Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Literature Review Based on a Case Study Approach

Alternative food networks (AFNs) are commonly defined by attributes of local production and short supply chains, which integrate dimensions of spatial and social proximity. This new form of food chain is emerging as a response to the crisis in conventional agribusiness. This article presents a systematic review of the academic literature on the alternative food network and short supply chain in order to understand the main elements and topics explored in the empirical studies conducted from 2014 to 2021. This review only considers research using a single or multiple case study approaches. The Scopus and Web of Science databases were used for the literature search. The identification and eligibility processes were performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta Analysis (PRISMA) method. Six core topics were identified: motivation of actors; collaborative governance; social relations and trust; sustainability; boundary negotiation; and resilience. Most of the studies were developed in European countries. The results show that motivation to join the AFN and sustainability are the more explored topics, followed by the study of the different models of governance that characterize the AFN. In addition, the connection between different actors emerges, in a transversal manner, as an important pillar of AFNs. AFN features may change depending on social-economical, cultural, and geographical factors. There is therefore a need to explore other forms of AFNs; future research should conduct cross-analysis on AFNs in different countries and socio-economic contexts.

A core syllabus for histology within the medical curriculum - The cardiovascular and lymphoid systems, the respiratory and digestive systems, and the integument.

Medical courses worldwide are undergoing significant curricular changes, including the teaching and learning of histology. In order to set international standards for the anatomical sciences, the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) is developing core anatomical syllabuses by means of Delphi panels. Already published is a core syllabus for the teaching of the cell and the basic tissues within medicine. Here, we record the deliberations of an IFAA Delphi panel commissioned to develop core subject matter for the teaching within a medical histology course of the cardiovascular and lymphatic circulatory system, the lymphoid, respiratory, and digestive systems, and the integument. The Delphi panel was comprised of academics from multiple countries who were required to review relevant histological topics/items by evaluating each topic as being either "Essential," "Important," "Acceptable," or "Not required." Topics that were rated by over 60% of the panelists as being "Essential" are reported in this paper as being core topics for the teaching of medical histology. Also reported are topics that, while not reaching the threshold for being designated as core material, may be recommended or not required within the curriculum.

Assessment of increased intracranial pressure in patients with brain injury

Background: Monitoring and managing elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is one of the core topics in neurocritical care. Although invasive methods are regarded as standard means, the recent development of non-invasive monitoring devices help clinicians handle ICP issues without additional risks of device-related complications.Current Concepts: According to the Monro–Kellie hypothesis, any brain injury that can cause a mass effect will lead to ICP elevation. Therefore, an ICP surge beyond the capacity of a compensatory reserve will decrease cerebral blood flow and may end up causing secondary brain damage. Indications for invasive ICP monitoring may vary according to the underlying conditions or the severity of brain damage. Regardless, ICP monitoring is considered when there is a risk of ICP elevation. In addition to pressure monitoring, external ventricular drainage catheters are used therapeutically to drain cerebrospinal fluid to reduce ICP. Several ICP monitoring probes are available based on pressure measurement types. Recently, non-invasive ICP monitoring methods have been developed and are increasingly used in patients with severe brain injuries. Pulsatility index from transcranial Doppler ultrasonography, quantitative pupillary light reflex from an automated pupillometer, and optic nerve sheath diameter using ultrasonography are commonly used surrogates for ICP surges in neurointensive care units.Discussion and Conclusion: ICP monitoring is essential for managing patients with severe brain injuries. Understanding the differences among the ICP monitors and determining the appropriate methods for ICP monitoring is necessary for optimizing patients’ care in the neurocritical care unit.

NEXUS BETWEEN TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE:AREVIEW OF LITERATURE

In todays dynamic world, the role of talent management has become critical for attaining organizational strategic goals. Having said that, the nexus of effective talent management and employee performance has been one of the core topics in human resource empirical research encompassing diverse variables and mechanisms. Hence, the current paper offers a review of extant empirical literature discussing the talent management and employee performance paradigm. The review has been carried out in pursuit of consolidating the existing literature through a time frame of five years. The current work reviewed the major mediators,moderators and diverse direct mechanism in relation to the said paradigm, aiming to help future research scholars identify the latest trends and research areas for further scrutiny.Hence, significantly contributing to the body of knowledge associated with TM and EP.

The Electricity Policy Debate in Brazil’s Economic Epistemic Community: the 1945-1964 Period

This article scrutinizes the evolution of Brazilian thought on electricity policy from 1945 to 1964, focusing on the topics of planning of electricity supply expansion, the FDI vs. state ownership conundrum, and the relationship between electricity supply growth and inflation. The economic debate comprised two main concurring camps during this period, one monetarist/orthodox and another developmentalist/structuralist. This bipartisan division was also present in the electricity policy debate. It is argued that while there was some degree of convergence between the two camps regarding the issue of planning, in the other two core topics of the debate, divergence was the tonic. However, despite the marked division in the economic epistemic community regarding electricity policy, political and economic conditions favored policy experimentation with a pragmatic policy stance that combined features from states and markets- which combined ideas from both camps-, even after the 1964 coup, when the debate had been mostly neutralized.

Durch die »Gucklöcher« geschaut –

The symposium marking the opening of the Ruth Cohn Archive revolved around actually being able to view the documents processed and prepared by Michaela and Matthias Scharer. For this purpose, they selected several core topics, putting together a collage for each of these, which were presented on bulletin boards. As conference participants, the authors were able to form first impressions of the archived material based on these bulletin boards, and they describe these impressions in this contribution.

An interview with Marisa Michelini: IUPAP-ICPE medal, professor of physics-education research at Udine University, GIREP President

The present interview was conceived and realized for the occasion of the first 45 years of endless Physics Education Research activity of Professor Marisa Michelini, a lifetime dedicated to innovate teaching and learning environments to all degrees of instruction, and to design institutional architectures, where rooting these innovations. The interview structure is inspired to the nature of scientific thinking, i.e. inducing more general understanding from concrete observations, in two manners. First, the interview focuses on (ten) topics drawing from three box-cases about physics education research and teachers education in scientific areas: innovations in teaching/learning environments; theoretical and methodological frameworks; and strategies and tools for institutional cooperation between schools and governing bodies to urge policy making. Each topic is introduced by observations, from which the interview questions are induced. Second, each question draws from Marisa Michelini’s contributions, to touch core topics at the heart of science education, science and society.

Knowledge Network Analysis of Domestic and Foreign Achievement Emotions Research

이 연구는 키워드 네트워크 분석 방법을 통해 국내외 성취정서 연구의 지식네트워크 간의 차이를 파악하고 이를 토대로 국내 성취정서 연구 방향을 조망하고 학문적 가치를 창출하는데 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 2001~2020년까지 국내외 학술지와 학위논문에 게재 된 성취정서 연구의 키워드를 활용한 지식네트워크 분석을 했다. 분석도구는 Netminer 4.4 프로그램을 활용하였으며 분석결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째 국내외 공통적으로 성취정서 연구의 네트워크 구조는 좁은 세상과 무척도 네트워크의 특징을 보였다. 둘째, 국내 외 공통적인 핵심주제는 성취정서, 수학, 자기효능감, 자기조절학습 등이다. 이 밖에 국내는 학업정서조절, 사회적지지, 학습몰입이, 국외는 정서, 동기, 온라인 학습이 독립적인 주제로 나타났다. 셋째, 하위그룹 분석 결과 국내연구는 6개 그룹(성취정서, 성취목표지향성, 학업성취, 척도개발, 자기효능감, 지식구조)이, 국외연구는 4개 그룹(학업성취, 성취정서, 척도개발, 통제가치이론)으로 형성되었다. 넷째 연구대상은 국내의 경우 중등, 대학, 초등 순으로 국외는 대학, 중등, 초등 순으로 나타났다. 다섯째 연구설계는 국내외 공통적으로 SEM, 회귀분석, 인과비교 순으로 나타났다. 이를 토대로 국내연구에서 부족한 다양한 학습환경, 교사관련 변인과 질적연구 확대 등 주제 확장에 대한 논의를 하였다.This study aimed to contribute to the creation of academic value by identifying the differences in knowledge networks between domestic and foreign achievement emotions studies through keyword network analysis. To this end, knowledge network analysis was conducted using the keywords of theses related to achievement emotion published in domestic and international theses and journals from 2001 to 2020. As a result of the analysis, the overall structure of domestic and foreign achievement research showed the characteristics of small-world network. Second, the common core topics at domestic and foreign are achievement emotion, mathematics, self-efficacy, and self-regulated learning. In addition, emotional control, social support, and learning flow were independent topics in Korea, and emotion, motivation, and online learning were independent topics in foreign research. Third, domestic research was formed into 6 sub groups and foreign research was formed into 4 groups. Fourth, the subjects of the study were in the order of middle school, university, and elementary school in Korea, university, middle school, and elementary school in foreign. Lastly, Research design was used as a method of research on achievement emotions in the order of SEM, regression analysis, and causal comparison in common at domestic and foreign. And based on the research results, discussions were made on the expansion of topics such as various learning environments that were lacking in domestic research, teacher-related variables, and expansion of qualitative research.