Documentary Analysis Research Articles

The language of assessment: identifying challenging terminology for students and exploring implications for practice

Many interventions have been developed by staff to support students in understanding assessment task requirements and summative and formative feedback. However, to various extents, these approaches assume a shared understanding of the, often indeterminate, language used in assessment. This article reports on a project, which aimed to explore students’ confidence in interpreting frequently used language in assessment and feedback documentation and explore ways in which staff can work with students to address misunderstanding and misinterpretation. To do this, we undertook a corpus-based linguistic analysis of assessment documentation to identify frequently used and potentially problematic language. We then used a survey and focus groups to explore with students their confidence in interpreting these terms. In doing so, we identify commonly used assessment and feedback terminology, which students find challenging to interpret, potentially resulting in frustration and demotivation. We conclude by exploring different approaches reported by students in the focus groups which help them interpret challenging terminology, notably different forms of dialogic-based intervention, but note, however, that time and space are needed within the curriculum for a shared (or ideally co-created) understanding of language to be developed between students and staff.

Languages other than English in a pediatric ED: Documentation, extended stays, and revisits

ObjectiveGiven the increasing proportion of patients and caregivers who use languages other than English (LOE) at our institution and across the U.S, we evaluated key workflow and outcome measures in our emergency department (ED) for patients and caregivers who use LOE. MethodsThis was a retrospective, cross-sectional study of patients and caregivers who presented to a free-standing urban pediatric facility. We used electronic health record data (EHR) and interpreter usage log data for our analysis of language documentation, length of stay, and ED revisits. We assessed ED revisits within 72-h using a multivariable logistic regression model adjusting for whether a primary care provider (PCP) was listed in the EHR, whether discharge was close to or on the weekend, and insurance status. We restricted our analysis to low-acuity patient encounters (Emergency Severity Index (ESI) scores of 4 and 5) to limit confounding factors related to higher ESI scores. ResultsWe found that one in five patients and caregivers who use LOE had incorrect documentation of their language needs in the EHR. Using interpreter usage data to most accurately capture encounters using LOE, we found that patient encounters using LOE had a 38-min longer length of stay (LOS) and twice the odds of a 72-h ED revisit compared to encounters using English. ConclusionThese results highlight the need for better language documentation and understanding of factors contributing to extended stays and increased revisits for pediatric patients and caregivers who use LOE.

Nursing students training on domestic violence: How are we doing?

Introduction: Domestic violence is a public health problem. Evidence suggests deficits in nurses' knowledge and training in this area. Objectives: To identify the curricular units of the study plan for the Nursing degree course at a Health School in the north of Portugal that addresses the topic of domestic violence and identify improvement opportunities. Methodology: This is the first phase of an action-research study, with a qualitative exploratory and descriptive methodology and a non-probabilistic convenience sample. The following data collection instruments were used: documental analysis of the nursing degree study plan and a focus group with two fourth-year students and three professors. Results: No content related to the theme was identified in any of the curricular units. The focus group content analysis identified three categories: curricular program, importance of training, and opportunities for improvement. Conclusion: These results corroborate the available evidence, justifying and highlighting the relevance of the next phases of this study.

The European Semester as a Policy Instrument in Education—The Cases of Spain and Sweden

ABSTRACTIn this article we examine the European Semester as an innovative form of policy coordination, with distinct effects on education and skills policies for Member States. We analyse the Semester's framing of education policy, and examine its manifestations in Spain and Sweden, two countries considered to be different in their approach to education. Drawing on a policy instrumentation approach and interviews with policy actors and documentary analysis, our research suggests that while the Semester has given education policy a significant place within the EU's governance, economic rationales for education are clearly dominant in the process. Still, we identify underpinning logics that strengthen the social and educational perspectives represented in the Semester, although these are still treated as productive forces for labour market integration. In addition, there is a strengthening of collaboration between the European Commission and Member States, but also tensions between different parts of the Commission over the definition and direction of education policy.

Selection of exercises for physical development for first-year male students of Duy Tan University in Danang, Viet Nam

This study aimed to select and evaluate exercises for the physical development of first-year male students at Duy Tan University in Da Nang, Vietnam. Utilizing an experimental design, documentary analysis, interviews, and pedagogical testing, the study involved 32 experienced physical education lecturers to ensure exercise reliability. The experimental phase included 46 first-year male students, who were divided into two groups: a control group (n = 23) following the standard curriculum and an experimental group (n = 23) incorporating 19 additional exercises categorized into five groups: rapid strength development (4 exercises), strength development (6 exercises), endurance (4 exercises), flexibility (3 exercises), and dexterity (4 exercises). Over five months, both groups attended 36 classes. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between the groups (p < 0.05), indicating that the experimental group showed notable improvements in physical fitness due to the newly selected exercises. As a result, the selected exercises were highly effective in developing the physical fitness of first-year male students at Duy Tan University in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Copper and Lithium Industrialization by Major Producing Countries for Mining Sustainability

This research objective is to analyze the prospects of copper and lithium industrialization for the mining sustainability of the world's major producing countries. An expo-facto design was used based on a documentary analysis, considering the world ranking of the top copper-producing countries, where Chile, Peru, China, and the Democratic Republic of Congo stand out, and regarding lithium production, Australia, Chile, China, and Argentina stand out. On a global level, the presence of South American countries with mining resources in exploration and extraction is relevant; in contrast, China, a mining country, not only extracts natural resources but has advanced in the value chain with competitive advantages and consequent economic development; for its part, the DR of Congo (Africa), has ascended in the copper extraction ranking. The motors and electrical systems of electromobility vehicles are manufactured with copper and the batteries with lithium, which contributes to the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and thereby to environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the correlation between copper and lithium demand for electric vehicles in a 2050 zero-emission scenario is strong. There are social conflicts, mainly over the use of water; therefore, it is necessary to implement mining policies that lead to sustainable development.

Colombian Oil Energy Security through a Framework of Risks and Vulnerabilities

The dynamics of oil markets are influenced by both international and local contexts, which determine their potential for success and sustainability. This article uses a conceptual methodology to analyze the characteristics that are present in successful energy markets. These characteristics can help identify inhibitors and barriers that may hinder the growth and development of the market. The analytical-propositive methodological design consists of three phases: firstly, a diagnosis is conducted to describe the costs associated with oil production, which will allow for the identification of economic characteristics. Secondly, attributes of the Colombian oil market are identified through a documentary and regulatory analysis. Finally, strategic guidelines are inferred, which can be used as inputs for the formulation of energy policies. The results highlight that sustainable development policies must involve both public and private actors to strengthen decision-making and the quality of processes, thereby providing greater scope.

PENERAPAN TATA KELOLA DESA MELALUI PENDEKATAN PEMBANGUNAN ZONA INTEGRITAS DESA (ZiDes) DI DESA MATA WAWATU KECAMATAN MORAMO UTARA KABUPATEN KONAWE SELATAN

This study examines the implementation of village governance through the Zona Integritas Desa (ZiDes) approach in Mata Wawatu Village, Moramo Utara District, South Konawe Regency. The ZiDes program aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and community participation in village governance, as well as to reduce the potential for mismanagement of village funds. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, which includes literature review, in-depth interviews with village officials and community members, field observations, and documentation analysis. The findings indicate that the implementation of ZiDes has successfully improved village governance through increased transparency, strengthened accountability, and more active community participation. However, challenges remain in terms of human resource capacity and raising community awareness.

Neural network classification of technological development projects in Russian companies: Perspectives of extreme project management

To achieve the goals of sustainable socio-economic development and ensure the technological sovereignty of the Russian Federation, it is critically important to choose effective methods of technological project management. The article develops a novel toolkit for neural network classification of technological development projects in Russian companies and justifies the use of extreme project management to such endeavors. The methodological framework resides in the concepts of project lifecycle management and data mining. The study employed the following research methods: textual analysis of project documentation using large language models, and intelligent project classification based on two-dimensional projection of multidimensional clusters using Orange Data Mining. The research draws upon regulatory documents in the field of Russia’s scientific and technological development and open databases on Russian companies’ projects. The work proposes a new neural network classification toolkit based on a large language model. We have found that most development projects related to critical and end-to-end technologies are characterized by low certainty of goals and solutions, which necessitates applying extreme approaches to manage them. The findings can be used by Russian companies for reasoning the choice of a project management model, as well as by experts when evaluating technological development projects.

ANALYZING OF THE TEXTBOOK 'YENI ISTANBUL' IN TERMS OF CROSS-LINGUISTIC MEDIATION IN TEACHING TURKISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: B2 LEVEL

In this research, the textbook "Yeni Istanbul" is examined in terms of cross-linguistic mediation in teaching Turkish to foreigners. For this purpose, B2 language level is chosen to be examined. Mediation is one of the areas defined in the 2020 update of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Mediation activities are divided into three: mediating a text, mediating concepts and mediating communication. CEFR 2020 is of great importance in terms of providing a common framework text in foreign language teaching. Document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods, is used in the study. The activities in the “Yeni Istanbul” B2 textbook are examined with the content analysis technique. The titles related to mediation activities are created from the theme names in the B2 textbook. As a result of the research, most activities are found in the field of mediating a text (f = 15). In addition, activities related to mediating communication (f=13) and mediating concepts (f=11) are also identified. Only one activity/task is identified under the sub-heading of cross-linguistic mediation.

Historical trend analysis of the methodological teaching work management in the medical career

Introduction: The Cuban educational model of professional training in the health sciences involves the merger of the pedagogical model that has been developed with the particular historical conditions of our country, which undoubtedly distinguishes the conception and development of formative process that is very specific to the Cuban medical university. Methods: In order to support the historical trend analysis of the methodological teaching work management in the medical career, the following methods were used Historical-Logical, systematization and documentary analysis. Results: For the historical trend analysis of the methodological teaching work management in the medical career, 5 stages were established; First Stage (1962 to 1980: Consolidation of the University Reform and First Regulation of Methodological Work); Second Stage (1981 to 1987: Implementation of the Methodological Teaching and Methodological Work of the specialties of higher medical education); Third Stage (1988 to 2006: Ministerial Resolutions that recognized the existence of two fundamental directions for the development of methodological work). Fourth Stage (2007 to 2017: Implementation of Resolution 210 /2007); Fifth Stage (2018 - Present: Activity of Resolutions associated to the E curricula). Conclusions: The use of theoretical methods, such as the historical-logical method, systematization and documentary analysis, made possible to reference the historical trend analysis of the methodological teaching work management in the medical career

Achievements and Barriers in Evaluating Stunting Prevention Programs in Keboguyang Village, Indonesia

Background: Stunting is a significant global health issue, with Indonesia's prevalence reaching 21.6% in 2022, particularly alarming in Keboguyang Village, Jabon District, where the stunting rate stands at 10%. Specific Background: Despite allocating 10% of village funds for stunting prevention, the persistence of high rates necessitates a critical evaluation of current interventions. Knowledge Gap: Limited research exists on the implementation effectiveness of stunting prevention programs at the village level in Indonesia, particularly regarding communication, resource allocation, and bureaucratic structure. Aims: This study aims to evaluate the implementation of stunting prevention programs in Keboguyang Village using Edward III's (1980) theory of policy implementation, focusing on the factors influencing success or failure. Results: Utilizing qualitative descriptive methods, data were collected through field observations, interviews with key informants—including the village head, midwife, health cadres, and mothers—and documentation analysis. The findings reveal effective communication strategies through door-to-door outreach and child data collection, alongside strong commitment from local leadership. However, challenges arise from insufficient incentive regulations, limited human resources, and infrastructural deficiencies. Novelty: This research contributes new insights into the multifaceted nature of stunting prevention efforts at the community level, highlighting specific barriers that need addressing. Implications: The study underscores the need for enhanced human resources and infrastructural support to bolster the effectiveness of stunting prevention initiatives, providing valuable recommendations for policymakers and community health programs aimed at reducing stunting rates in Indonesia. Highlights: High Stunting Rates: Keboguyang Village has a 10% stunting prevalence. Evaluation Framework: Edward III's theory evaluates program implementation effectiveness. Resource Challenges: Limited human resources hinder stunting prevention efforts. Keywords: Stunting, Indonesia, Health Policy, Community Development, Implementation

Women's Health Hubs: a rapid mixed-methods evaluation.

Women's sexual and reproductive health needs are complex and vary across the life course. They are met by a range of providers, professionals and venues. Provision is not well integrated, with inequalities in access. In some areas of the United Kingdom Women's Health Hubs have been established to improve provision, experience and outcomes for women, and to address inequalities and reduce costs. These models were established prior to the national implementation of Women's Health Hubs announced in the English 2022 Women's Health Strategy. To explore the 'current state of the art', mapping the United Kingdom landscape, and studying experiences of delivering and using Women's Health Hubs across England, defining key features and early markers of success to inform policy and practice. A mixed-methods evaluation, comprising three work packages: Mapping the Women's Health Hub landscape and context and developing a definition of Women's Health Hubs, informed by an online national survey of Women's Health Hub leaders, and interviews with regional stakeholders. In-depth evaluation in four hub sites, including interviews with staff and women, focus groups in local communities and documentary analysis. Interviews with national stakeholders and consolidation of findings from work packages 1 and 2. Fieldwork was undertaken from May 2022 to March 2023. The evaluation was initiated prior to the national scale-up of Women's Health Hubs announced in the 2022 Women's Health Strategy. Most areas of the United Kingdom did not have a Women's Health Hub. Seventeen active services were identified, established between 2001 and 2022. Women's Health Hubs were diverse, predominantly GP-led, with different perspectives of the role and definition of a hub. Women using hubs reported positive experiences, finding services caring and convenient. Implementation facilitators included committed, collaborative leaders working across boundaries, sufficient workforce capacity and a supportive policy context. Challenges included access to funding, commissioning, workforce issues, facilities and equipment, stakeholder engagement and wider system integration, priorities and pressures. Leaders were committed to addressing inequalities, but evidence of impact was still emerging. It was challenging to locate models; therefore, some may have been missed. Data availability limited assessment of impact, including inequalities. Some population groups were not represented in the data, and the evaluation was more provider-oriented. It was not possible to develop a typology of Women's Health Hubs as planned due to heterogeneity in models. Existing Women's Health Hub models were providing integrated approaches to meet local needs. Many were at an early stage of development. Evidence of system-level impact and costs was still emerging. Women's Health Hubs may widen inequalities if models are more accessible to advantaged groups. The important role of committed leaders in existing 'bottom-up' models may limit scalability and sustainability. Findings suggest that national scale-up will take time and requires funding and that it is necessary to design models according to local needs and resources. In 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care announced funding to establish a Women's Health Hub in every Integrated Care System in England. Future evaluation should consider system-level impact and costs, explore unintended consequences and test assumptions. This award was funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health and Social Care Delivery Research programme (NIHR award ref: NIHR135589) and is published in full in Health and Social Care Delivery Research; Vol. 12, No. 30. See the NIHR Funding and Awards website for further award information.

A bottom-up framework for nurses' protocol-based care decision-making.

To develop a conceptual framework for nurses' protocol-based care decision-making. Miles & Huberman's bottom-up approach to developing conceptual frameworks was followed, using data collected from a multiple embedded case study examining protocol-based decision-making by nurses in three hospital wards within a university hospital in northern Spain. The qualitative data from the case study, obtained through documentary analysis, observations, and interviews, underwent a secondary analysis consisting of four steps: data reduction, data display, comparison, and drawing conclusions. The framework for protocol-based care decision-making comprises four components: (1) protocol-based care, as a balance between standardisation and individualised care, (2) the process, (3) the context, and (4) the elements of protocol-based care decision-making. These components and their relationship as a context-dependent, linear, variable and multifactorial process, directly influenced by the perception of risk, are described and illustrated. This study provides a rigorous bottom-up framework for nurses' protocol-based care decision-making. The framework could be a valuable resource for managers, clinical nurses, educators, and researchers to guide and evaluate nurses' decision-making, leading to improved care quality and reduced variability in clinical practice. Furthermore, the framework lays a foundation for further research and practical applications. This study addressed the problem of understanding nurses' protocol-based care decision-making and the need for a specific conceptual framework. The main findings of the study contribute to the development of a rigorous bottom-up framework comprising four components of protocol-based care decision-making. The framework has the potential to improve care quality, reduce variability, enhance patient safety, and increase healthcare efficiency by guiding nurses' decision-making in various healthcare settings. Patient or public contribution was not applicable since the study focused on nurses' decision making.

Authoritarian innovations in the Polish industrial relations: From liberal to illiberal illusory corporatism?

The article addresses the problem of ‘authoritarian innovations’ in labour governance in Poland, understood as new government practices that maintain the semblance of social dialogue while limiting the influence of unions. Unlike most studies that analyse authoritarian practices since the right-wing Law and Justice Party came to power in Poland in 2015, this analysis takes a longer historical perspective. Drawing from Ost's thesis of ‘illusory corporatism’, it argues that a fundamental element of neoliberal transformation in Poland after 1989 was the introduction of weak tripartite institutions used to suppress social conflicts while complying with international standards. Based on documentary analysis and 37 expert interviews with social partners, the article shows how authoritarian innovations introduced in the 1990s have undermined worker participation and tripartite social dialogue in the context of two crises: the global financial crisis of 2008–12 and the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020–22. Comparing the role of social dialogue in shaping the responses of liberal and illiberal governments to these different external shocks, the analysis demonstrates the continuity and evolution of authoritarian innovations in labour governance in Poland and their implications for theoretical debates arounds corporatism.

The Consumer Protection Framework of Macau Scam in Malaysia

Technological advancements have enabled the rise of various fraudulent schemes, with the Macau or phone scam becoming particularly prevalent in Malaysia. Regardless of the extensive publicity surrounding the Macau scam, every individual is susceptible to becoming a victim. Macau scam poses a significant threat, causing victims to lose their hard-earned money and suffer severe financial and psychological consequences. Hence, the primary aim of this study is to explore the consumer protection framework that safeguards consumers from Macau scammers. The investigation encompassed the current legislation and institutions pertaining to the Macau scam, which includes the existing laws and institutions related to the Macau scam. Document analysis was employed to collect information from government reports, journals, articles, laws, and other relevant materials concerning scams. The research findings suggest that the current consumer protection framework regarding the Macau scam in Malaysia can be further enhanced. Such improvement can be accomplished by strengthening the current legislation and advocating for measures to educate consumers.

Science and practice of nursing: The impact of technology

The impact of technology on nursing education and practice has been huge. In recent years, technology has played a transformative role in various fields, including nursing. The integration of technology into nursing education and practice has brought about significant advancements, revolutionizing the way nurses are trained and how they provide care. This study aims to explore the profound impact of technology on nursing education and practice, highlighting key areas of development. This study was discussed based on previous studies/literatures, survey, empirical evidence and theoretical framework on the subject topic. This study shows that with the integration of technology, nurses now have access to a vast amount of information and resources at their fingertips. Additionally, technology has made communication between healthcare professionals more efficient, enabling better collaboration and coordination in patient care. In terms of practice, technology has streamlined processes such as patient documentation, medication management, and data analysis, leading to improved accuracy and efficiency. In Conclusion, Technology has greatly improved nursing education and practice, allowing nurses to provide high-quality care while remaining at the forefront of healthcare advancements. It has improved the efficiency and quality of care, making it essential for nursing professionals to adapt to these changes. Also, technology has enhanced nursing education and practice, making it more effective and convenient. Nursing schools should incorporate technology into their curriculum, promote online learning, train their faculty, and stay updated with advancements in healthcare technology.

Bathtub curve and Allan-Plaȋt chart: two problematic graphs in reliability engineering

Abstract In the reliability literature, there are completely different representations for two of the most common graphs: the graph that expresses the failure rate over the life of a product (bathtub curve) and the one that graphically identifies the Weibull triparametric model (linear regression of the Weibull curve using the Allan-Plaît graph). Even if the identification of the Weibull model is no longer done graphically, but with the help of dedicated calculation programs, the mathematical bases of the linearization of the F(t) fault distribution function by logarithm remain equally important. The present paper aims to establish which of the graphic variants are the correct ones and to identify the causes that led to the incorrect graphic representations. Based on an extensive theoretical documentation (analysis of numerous works in the field of reliability, published over the last decades, in the country and abroad) it is concluded that in foreign literature these graphs are always correct and that they were taken correctly in Romanian works from the 70’s to the 80’s of the last century, but starting with the 90’s there are fundamentally different representations, especially in the field of reliability engineering. Finally, the causes that led to these non-compliant graphical representations are identified. As these misrepresentations seem to persist, this paper is intended to be a signal of this issue.

From desperation to best practice: Spatial decision-making in the regeneration of Gyldenrisparken

Post-war social housing estates in Europe have been undergoing wide-scale regeneration to improve the physical decay of these sites and address the concentration of vulnerable residents in these areas, which has resulted in their social segregation, marginalisation and stigmatisation. As these estates cover and affect quite large public spaces, holistic approaches have recently been adopted. Bearing in mind that each regeneration case is unique, this paper describes the collaborative approach taken in the regeneration of Gyldenrisparken in Denmark, which evolved from a desperate situation to a best practice case. The paper focuses on the spatial decision-making process — in particular, how the architectural quality of physical interventions was established and how participatory mechanisms were utilised and developed to enable liveable spaces and sustainable regeneration. Making use of a combination of qualitative documentary analysis and in-depth interviews with key actors, this study encompasses the whole regeneration process, including initiatives taken by the housing association and municipal agents, the methodology developed to collect ideas and implement them in the physical design of the public spaces, and the social effort to make the whole process sustainable and the estates liveable. It concludes that post-war estates have the potential to secure their future by embracing physical and social efforts through proactive empowerment strategies and creating new spatial identities.

From desperation to best practice: Spatial decision-making in the regeneration of Gyldenrisparken

Post-war social housing estates in Europe have been undergoing wide-scale regeneration to improve the physical decay of these sites and address the concentration of vulnerable residents in these areas, which has resulted in their social segregation, marginalisation and stigmatisation. As these estates cover and affect quite large public spaces, holistic approaches have recently been adopted. Bearing in mind that each regeneration case is unique, this paper describes the collaborative approach taken in the regeneration of Gyldenrisparken in Denmark, which evolved from a desperate situation to a best practice case. The paper focuses on the spatial decision-making process — in particular, how the architectural quality of physical interventions was established and how participatory mechanisms were utilised and developed to enable liveable spaces and sustainable regeneration. Making use of a combination of qualitative documentary analysis and in-depth interviews with key actors, this study encompasses the whole regeneration process, including initiatives taken by the housing association and municipal agents, the methodology developed to collect ideas and implement them in the physical design of the public spaces, and the social effort to make the whole process sustainable and the estates liveable. It concludes that post-war estates have the potential to secure their future by embracing physical and social efforts through proactive empowerment strategies and creating new spatial identities.