Journey Of Development Research Articles

Knowledge management and the business development journey: a knowledge-based view among micro firms

ABSTRACT By examining key characteristics associated with the knowledge-based view (KBV) framework, and clusters of activities of dynamic capabilities in the context of micro firms operating in Liverpool, UK, this study makes a theoretical and empirical contribution to the entrepreneurship literature. In-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with leaders of five micro firms in 2017, and follow up interviews in 2018. Aligned with the KBV, assimilating previous business and learning experiences (transferability), incorporating previously developed knowledge (aggregation), taking stock of knowledge through its applicability within the firm (appropriability), linking past and newly acquired knowledge to create firm strategies (specialisation), and making use of knowledge to maximise opportunities (knowledge requirements of production) were highlighted. Fulfiling these characteristics, coupled with firms’ reconfiguration, which emerged through diversifying, or even divesting, can enhance firms’ knowledge base, their competitiveness, and overall performance. A theoretical framework illustrating associations between theory, findings, and their implications is proposed.

Leadership: A Journey to Enacting Change

Leadership development is a journey that occurs as circumstances change. In the dual pandemics—COVID-19 and heightened awareness of racism—and beyond, leaders must continue their development journeys by listening, reflecting, learning, and acting against racism and racist systems and practices. This article by the vice president of programs and strategy for the National AfterSchool Association features the voiced perspectives of field leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color that may help you shape your journey.

Genetics of recurrent pregnancy loss: a review.

Human reproduction is remarkably inefficient; with pregnancy loss occurring in 10-30% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Of those, 3-5% of couples experience recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), more than 50% of who never receive an underlying diagnosis. Herein, we review evidence that genetic changes, including pathogenic variant(s) in highly penetrant genes, may provide an explanation for a proportion of couples with pregnancy loss. Genetic abnormalities that may predispose to pregnancy loss include chromosomal aneuploidy, copy number variants, single-gene changes and others. Although previously limited by the need for hypothesis-driven assessment, advancement of various molecular technologies have sheparded in the opportunity to identify molecular cause of highly heterogeneous conditions, including RPL. The identification of causative genetic aberrations associated with RPL demonstrates a promising area of further research. The journey of human development from a single-cell zygote to a term infant is complex process. Early research into copy number variants and highly penetrant single-gene changes may provide diagnosis for a proportion of couples with RPL as well as inform genes critical for early human development.

Women on top: the career development journey of Filipina business executives in the Philippines

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the experiences of Filipina women business executives occupying top-most leadership roles in male-dominated industries in the Philippines.Design/methodology/approachThis qualitative research utilized the institutional theory and a phenomenological approach with semi-structured interviews for data collection. The seven women executives were purposively selected and interviewed in-depth. Participants were renowned leaders in six male-dominated industries in the country.FindingsThree phases – growing up years, career advancement and raising a family and becoming and being the chief executive officer (CEO) tracked the career development journey of the Filipina women business leaders that participated in the study. Cultural, organizational and familial factors emerged as contextual dimensions at each phase that the women business executives needed to navigate in their journey to the top. Six sub-themes reflect challenges in their career progression – women as in-charge of households, expectations as mothers, limited representation in the boardroom, discrimination as women leaders, women not seen as leaders and husband's ego. Four other sub-themes served as enablers – equal opportunity culture, career pathing and diversity, male mentors/role models and enlightened husbands. The CEO's personal characteristics surfaced as a critical factor – spirituality, being competitive but not ambitious, speaks her mind, can-do attitude, accountability, openness to learn and continually re-invents self.Research limitations/implicationsThe participants only included top-most Filipina women business leaders. Implications to women executives' career development in organizations are discussed.Originality/valueThis current study contributes a proposed conceptual model in the understanding of the career development journey of Filipina women executives in the Philippines where recent findings found greater recognition of their work in the corporate setting as compared to more developed Asian countries.

Rural Development and Communication

The aim of this paper is to investigate the level of communication that has contributed for India’s rural development. The other reason is to check the success and malfunction of the different tools of communication in the rural development journey where many are fighting and stressing on improving the quality of rural life. In this article we will analyze some communication projects which are for rural development. Also we will discuss about the post liberalization impact on media for rural and urban development. This paper will trace the history of print and electronic media use for rural development. Initially it defines the kind of different activities initiated by government and non-government organizations that are in use as a part of developmental practice. It also investigates about some of the issues that implementation of rural development programs have been affected with and argues that different tools of mass media could overcome some of the flaws in implementation. The analysis will also focus on the positive impact of media privatization on urban development and how it turned public and private broadcasting in favour of entertainment and consumerism. Besides, this will also investigate about different communication policies which are practically in favour of rural development but remain urban affluent. The research undertaken is qualitative.

Study on the mechanisms of curved water jet fiber-guided laser technology

The emergence of a novel technology, curved water jet fiber (CWJF)-guided laser, will broaden the application of water jet-guided laser in surface high precision and no damage micromachining, such as micro-texture treatment, drilling and grooving, etc., of inclined and curved workpiece, in particular, like some large and heavy parts that are difficult to move and rotate. In addition, the novel scheme of high precision, low damage, and circular section processing with the transmission laser and cooling effect of CWJF will be investigated. In this study, the parametric control of water jet deflection is explored using the model of the deflection trajectory of water jet discretized into continuously released water droplets under a nonuniform electric field, in which results show that large deflection angle and displacement can be obtained with high voltage, small distance, and low velocity. Optical transmission system models of CWJF-guided laser under related parametric groups are established through 3D physical reconstruction models of CWJF by using the deflection trajectory. The theoretical calculation of meeting total reflection conditions of incident rays and visualization analyses of CWJF formed-guided laser indicate laser beam can be transmitted effectively. The laser beam is still confined to CWJF and transmitted forward. The methods and results presented in this study will provide the theoretical support and reference for the control of CWJF formation and research of characteristics about CWJF-guided laser during this novel technology development journey.

Search for new therapeutics against HIV-1 via dual inhibition of RNase H and integrase: current status and future challenges.

Reverse transcriptase and integrase are key enzymes that play a pivotal role in HIV-1 viral maturation and replication. Reverse transcriptase consists of two active sites: RNA-dependent DNA polymerase and RNase H. The catalytic domains of integrase and RNase H share striking similarity, comprising two aspartates and one glutamate residue, also known as the catalytic DDE triad, and a Mg2+ pair. The simultaneous inhibition of reverse transcriptase and integrase can be a rational drug discovery approach for combating the emerging drug resistance problem. In the present review, the dual inhibition of RNase H and integrase is systematically discussed, including rationality of design, journey of development, advancement and future perspective.

Biologically Inspired Surgical Needle Steering: Technology and Application of the Programmable Bevel-Tip Needle.

Percutaneous interventions via minimally invasive surgical systems can provide patients with better outcomes and faster recovery times than open surgeries. Accurate needle insertions are vital for successful procedures, and actively steered needles can increase system precision. Here, we describe how biology inspired the design of a novel Programmable Bevel-Tip Needle (PBN), mimicking the mechanics and control methods of certain insects ovipositors. Following an overview of our unique research and development journey, this paper explores our latest, biomimetic control of PBNs and its application to neurosurgery, which we validate within a simulated environment. Three modalities are presented, namely a Direct Push Controller, a Cyclic Actuation Controller, and a newly developed Hybrid Controller, which have been integrated into a surgical visual interface. The results of open loop, expert human-in-the-loop and a non-expert user study show that the Hybrid Controller is the best choice when considering system performance and the ability to lesson strain on the surrounding tissue which we hypothesis will result in less damage along the insertion tract. Over representative trajectories for neurosurgery using a Hybrid Controller, an expert user could reach a target along a 3D path with an accuracy of mm, and non-expert users mm, both clinically viable results and equivalent or better than the state-of-the-art actively steered needles over 3D paths. This paper showcases a successful example of a biologically inspired, actively steered needle, which has been integrated within a clinical interface and designed for seamless integration into the neurosurgical workflow.

국내 1세대 음악치료사의 삶에 관한 생애사 연구 : 작은 씨앗에서 열매를 맺기까지

국내 1세대 음악치료사의 삶에 관한 생애사 연구 : 작은 씨앗에서 열매를 맺기까지

Mental performance consultants: exploring the impacts of reflection during initial practice development

ABSTRACT The use of reflection to assist students in developing their initial practice is evident in the literature in many fields when it comes to building a practice that is informed by theory. In this article, the authors explore Mental Performance Consultants’ (MPCs) experiences with the practice of reflection during their participation in a higher education programme (with a focus on theory and practice) and while developing their initial consulting practices. Three MPCs (current and former students of the higher education programme) participated in a semi-structured interview which was subsequently followed by a second interview where they simultaneously drew a modified Rappaport timeline to illustrate their identity and professional development journeys. The authors used this data and a content analysis of participants’ relevant coursework to create three portrait vignettes to represent the MPC’s development journeys with specific focus on the impacts of reflective practice. Although reflective practice is well documented as an ongoing professional development tool for MPCs, the results of this article highlight the significance of utilizing reflective practice for self-growth, identity development, and autonomy in those crucial beginning years of becoming a professional.

Multiprofessional leadership development: reflections from a doctor in training

BackgroundIn July 2020, the National Health Service (NHS) People Plan was refreshed, giving further impetus to staff development and leadership training. Through a series of interwoven tales, I discuss my...

Olympism and Positive Youth Development (PYD): A New Goal in The Extension of Youth Sports Development for Basketball in Indonesia

The basic principle of Olympism aims to make sport as a harmonious human development tool to create a peaceful society and to respect human dignity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the Olympism values in the context of a positive development of the youth, as well as the historical journey of basketball development including the competition system which has been running before. The research method used was descriptive method by employing document review and semi-structured interviews as the instruments to obtain data. The results of this study revealed how the basic principles of Olympism are applied as an approach in basketball coaching in the context of the positive development of youth. The responses of parents, builders, and coaches regarding the new approach in the basketball coaching system are explored and discussed deeply.

Entry Inhibitors: Efficient Means to Block Viral Infection.

The emerging and re-emerging viral infections are constant threats to human health and wellbeing. Several strategies have been explored to develop vaccines against these viral diseases. The main effort in the journey of development of vaccines is to neutralize the fusion protein using antibodies. However, significant efforts have been made in discovering peptides and small molecules that inhibit the fusion between virus and host cell, thereby inhibiting the entry of viruses. This class of inhibitors is called entry inhibitors, and they are extremely efficient in reducing viral infection as the entry of the virus is considered as the first step of infection. Nevertheless, these inhibitors are highly selective for a particular virus as antibody-based vaccines. The recent COVID-19 pandemic lets us ponder to shift our attention towards broad-spectrum antiviral agents from the so-called ‘one bug-one drug’ approach. This review discusses peptide and small molecule-based entry inhibitors against class I, II, and III viruses and sheds light on broad-spectrum antiviral agents.Graphic

Designing an Information and Communications Technology Tool With and for Victims of Violence and Their Case Managers in San Francisco: Human-Centered Design Study.

BackgroundViolence is a public health problem. Hospital-based violence intervention programs such as the San Francisco Wraparound Project (WAP) have been shown to reduce future violent injury. The WAP model employs culturally competent case managers who recruit and enroll violently injured patients as clients. Client acceptance of the WAP intervention is variable, and program success depends on streamlined, timely communication and access to resources. High rates of smartphone usage in populations who are at risk for violent reinjury create an opportunity to design a tailored information and communications technology (ICT) tool to support hospital-based violence intervention programs.ObjectiveCurrent evidence shows that ICT tools developed in the health care space may not be successful in engaging vulnerable populations. The goal of this study was to use human-centered design methodology to identify the unique communication needs of the clients and case managers at WAP to design a mobile ICT.MethodsWe conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with users: clients, their friends and families, case managers, and other stakeholders in violence intervention and prevention. We used a human-centered design and general inductive approach to thematic analysis to identify themes in the qualitative data, which were extrapolated to insight statements and then reframed into design opportunities. Wireframes of potential mobile ICT app screens were developed to depict these opportunities.ResultsThematic analysis revealed four main insights that were characterized by the opposing needs of our users. (1) A successful relationship is both professional and personal. Clients need this around the clock, but case managers can only support this while on the clock. (2) Communications need to feel personal, but they do not always need to be personalized. (3) Healing is a journey of skill development and lifestyle changes that must be acknowledged, monitored, and rewarded. (4) Social networks need to provide peer support for healing rather than peer pressure to propagate violence. These insights resulted in the following associated design opportunities: (1) Maximize personal connection while controlling access, (2) allow case managers to personalize automated client interactions, (3) hold clients accountable to progress and reward achievements, and (4) build a connected, yet confidential community.ConclusionsHuman-centered design enabled us to identify unique insights and design opportunities that may inform the design of a novel and tailored mobile ICT tool for the WAP community.

Foresight of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Opportunities for a Better World

Throughout history, epidemics gave humans many challenges, but yet also brought with it many visible and hidden opportunities. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is no except, and in this paper, we foresight the opportunities for a better world that this deadly crisis brings to us. We review different opportunities that this virus and similar recent incidents, like SARS, brought to our life. Then, we pause to visualise through rethinking, redefining and reframing the hidden opportunities inside the (COVID-19) and similar coming problems and challenges. This think outside of the box paper create new pathways toward more inspiring economies that would address the key elements we started to miss in our development journey. Integrating future foresight into such problem-solving attempts could create for us more future-informed generations that take participatory actions towards humans’ complex challenges with high availability and preparedness. The paper concludes with a proposed framework to exploit the opportunities of such a complex crisis while mitigating its risks. Further studies are highly recommended if we are to see solutions that could save humanity from the coming crisis.

My career development journey to an authentic work identity

PurposeThis paper describes the author's lived experiences as a marginalised professional. It offers a nuanced understanding of the author's career development journey to an authentic work identity.Design/methodology/approachThis analytic autoethnography, situated in multicultural, democratic South Africa, describes how historic moments in the country's political evolution influenced the author personally: the author’s sense of belonging and the author’s various roles socially, as well as at work.FindingsThe paper tracks selected stories in the author's professional career journey to an authentic work identity, as indexed by the themes: I am a Black South African; I am a gay professional and so, who am I at work? On reflection, the author realised how the bounded nature of authenticity allowed psychological safety while exploring congruency between the author’s multiple work identities.Originality/valueThe autoethnography demonstrates how multiple accounts by the same author may be a valuable way of contributing to the literature on authentic work identity. This autoethnographic work extends the authentic identity literature of marginalised professionals beyond the narrow authenticity–inauthenticity binary of most organisational studies. The paper introduces limited authentic work identity as an ameliorative self-concept in organisations.

Political Aspect as the Main Constraint to Realize Green Growth In East Kalimantan

The journey of economic growth and development is on an unsustainable trajectory, marked by conditions that endanger natural assets and environmental services, both of which form the basis of long-term economic growth and human well-being. Indonesia is the 6th largest emitter in the world, while East Kalimantan itself is the 6th largest emitter nationally. The fundamental question that often arises in the author's mind is "can economic prosperity be obtained by marginalizing natural factors which are then deemed insignificant? In response to this, a concept known as green growth emerged. To discuss this, the author uses qualitative methods. This method provides a form of data collection and analysis that focuses on emphasizing and understanding meaning. The data collected comes from official documents and other supporting documents. The author makes interpretations of what is seen, heard and understood. The results showed that in order to achieve Green economic growth in East Kalimantan, political, economic and social aspects must be considered.Political aspects are the most important thing because policies play a key role in realizing green growth, policy makers can build green growth strategies, with the help of their commitments. However, the political, social and economic aspects are interrelated and mutually supportive.

Perspective of Environmental Education in Taiwan: Current Status of Implementation

Environmental education is becoming an essential subject as the environment changes rapidly with human activities. To protect the environment, several countries implemented environmental education acts. Taiwan is the sixth country in the world that implemented an act for environmental protection and sustainability. This study reports the 20-year journey of development and the pioneer status of environmental education act into practice. The Ministry of Education of Taiwan and Environmental Protection Agency jointly proposed the environmental education programme in 1992 to create awareness the on environment protection and develop knowledge, attitudes, skills and values necessary for improving the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for accrediting qualified environmental education institutions to handle environmental education personnel training, curriculum plan and management, provide professional service of environmental education with rich ecology, etc. During 2011 to 2019, 200 students in 17 cities were issued environmental education certificates and became qualified environmental education personnel. The number of environmental education personnel in Taiwan has increased every year after the implementation of the Environmental Education Law. This study also provides suggestions of integrating environmental education into the school curriculum and the establishment of corporate social responsibility towards environmental education.

A Journey of Learning, Development, and Collaboration: Passing the Torch

A Journey of Learning, Development, and Collaboration: Passing the Torch

Opening the PJO-HnS to the Country and to the World

As our different training institutions from north to south of the archipelago strive to push their research agenda to the forefront, it is only imperative for the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to provide the platform for their research output to be documented, published and shared with the rest of the scientific community.
 And towards this end, the Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has not only met the expectations of our dear fellows and trainees but has far exceeded them.
 Congratulations to the contributing authors and institutions and kudos to the editorial staff headed by Dr. Jose Florencio Lapeña. With all the laudable achievements it has accomplished, PJO-HNS needs all our support to see it through its continuous journey of improvement and development into an open access journal.
 As we bring 2017 to a close, on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the PSO-HNS, I wish you all the very best for the new year to come.