Dress Code Research Articles

Christianities among Bemba Women: The Influence of Christian Teachings on the Way of Life in the North of Zambia

This essay sheds light on the contemporary attitudes (especially of women) towards ethical issues in the Christian context in the Luapula Province in Zambia. After outlining the role of traditional religions, I present my own data on the diversity of Christianity in the region. Based on this, I describe the dynamics between different denominations and point out particularities of the Catholic community. Then, I illustrate how religious convictions influence the way of life. This includes the explication of norms surrounding the dress code, the role of women in the society, and marriage.

The Role of PPKN Teachers in Strengthening Student Character as an Effort to Prevent Bullying At SMP Negeri 5 Ulunoyo in the 2022/2023 Academic Year

This study aims to determine the role of Civics teachers in strengthening student character as an effort to prevent bullying and to find out the obstacles faced by Civics teachers in strengthening student character as an effort to prevent bullying. This research takes a descriptive approach using qualitative methods. The purpose of using a descriptive approach is to reveal or obtain information from research data thoroughly, broadly and deeply. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the research and discussion concluded that: first, the role of Civics teachers in strengthening student character is to take a good approach to students by getting along with students so that students are not afraid to convey what their complaints are and provide moral encouragement so that students can accept and feel motivated and can avoid bad behavior. Second, what characters are strengthened by Civics teachers in preventing bullying is the character of tolerance where tolerance is respecting differences, and still giving advice to students on how to establish good communication, discipline, for example, obeying the dress code, arriving on time when entering school to obey the rules set by the teacher at school, as well as honest character and as well as getting used to educated participants staring directed at positive activities so as to avoid things related to bullying. Third, the obstacles faced in linking student character as an effort to prevent bullying are the lack of self-confidence of these students, for example in terms of speaking, interacting between students is difficult for the teacher to guess because some students prioritize silence and do not talk much, and vary in terms of receiving learning in equipping themselves to get learning, and do not want to listen or ignore what the teacher says.

Clothing As Window to the Soul

Individuals’ interaction with the external world is almost always influenced by their clothing, whether through personal choice, their “habitus”, dress codes, etc., through shaping how other view/interact with them, influencing their understanding of their identity, and conversely of influencing how others view them though how they dress. As a result of this, different clothing styles can evoke different connotations based on the viewers assumption of the ideals of the groups or contexts that the wearer’s clothing connects them to, such as formal office dress and LGBTQ+ fashions, whether by choice or by pressure. Also, through dress individuals can internalize these ideals of the group, to influence their view of themselves, and in turn how they interact with the outside world. Furthermore, clothing can also highlight a person’s individuality through failure to conform, evoking a different individual-world interaction. Regardless, an individual’s desire to express themselves and externalize the internal can lead to clothing construction or altering to better represent themselves, and/or their relationship to a group.

The mixed marriages and their effect on Christian-Muslim relations in Bulo Sub-County Uganda

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of mixed marriages on Christian-Muslim Relations in Bulo Sub-County, Uganda. The study aims at establishing an understanding of marriage and mixed marriages among Christians and Muslims in Bulo Sub-County. It assesses the impact of challenges in mixed marriages on Christian-Muslim Relations and finally identifies solutions to mixed marriage challenges in Bulo Sub-County. The study used a descriptive survey design that combined quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect data. The sampling technique employed was the non-probability sampling technique, while the instruments for data collection were interviews and questionnaires using simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The data was analysed using thematic methods. Marriage in Christianity is a lifelong monogamous covenant between a man and a woman, whereas Islamic marriage is a contract between a woman and a man called nikah. The mixed marriage challenges like differences in religious beliefs and practices such as dress code, dowry (mahr) payment and remittance, maintenance, threats of violence, discrimination and religious sanctions will lead to poor Christian-Muslim relations unless massive capacity building on freedom of religion and beliefs is done or establishment of interfaith dialogue centres in Bulo Sub–County to address marriage and family issues before the problem ruptures to the community.

A framework for synthetic diagnostics using energetic-particle orbits in tokamaks

In fusion plasma physics, the large-scale trajectories of energetic particles in magnetic confinement devices are known as orbits. To effectively and efficiently be able to work with orbits, the Orbit Weight Computational Framework (OWCF) was developed. The OWCF constitutes a set of scripts, functions and applications capable of computing, visualizing and working with quantities related to fast-ion (FI) orbits in toroidally symmetric fusion devices. The current version is highly integrated with the DRESS code, which enables the OWCF to compute and analyze the orbit sensitivity for arbitrary neutron- and gamma-diagnostics. However, the framework is modular in the sense that any future codes (e.g. FIDASIM) can be easily integrated. The OWCF can also compute projected velocity spectra for FI orbits, which play a key role in many FI diagnostics. Via interactive applications, the OWCF can function both as a tool for investigative research but also for teaching. The OWCF will be used to analyze and simulate the diagnostic results of current and future fusion experiments such as ITER. The orbit weight functions computed with the OWCF can be used to reconstruct the FI distribution in terms of FI orbits from experimental measurements using tomographic inversion.

Experiences of Belonging and Islamophobia among Hijabi Muslim College Students in the United States

Abstract: Students from marginalized religious backgrounds face myriad challenges on college and university campuses, and negative effects are especially pronounced for Muslim students. Wearing hijab can put college students at a greater risk of marginalization amidst a climate of Islamophobia. Although there is a growing body of research on Muslim college student experiences, there is a more limited exploration of hijabi students’ experiences. In this exploratory online survey study (n=41), we sought to understand experiences of belonging and Islamophobia among hijabi Muslim students across the United States. We adopted a critical quantitative approach, specifically interested in the connection of hijabi students’ sense of belonging, social adjustment, and experiences of microaggressions to their adherence to the Islamic dress code, membership in a Muslim student organization (MSA), and identifying with a minoritized racial group. We found that more modest dress was associated with lower perceived support from peers and faculty, while reported microaggressions were negatively related to faculty empathy. The strongest effects were involvement in MSA on social adjustment, and having a white identity on perceived faculty support. This study contributes to our understanding of the role of student affairs professionals, faculty, and higher education administrators in supporting hijabi students to succeed as their whole authentic selves.

Strategi Guru Akidah Akhlak dalam Menanggulangi Kenakalan Siswa Pasca Daring di MTs Negeri 3 Agam

The method used in this study is qualitative that researchers will see or observe natural objects. The research approach used is a qualitative description of a method that describes what happened in the field of akidah teacher's strategy for containing post-online student delinquency in MTSN 3 religions. The data gathering technique by observing school and class environment then interviewing akidah teacher and a few Indonesian students and teachers. The typical prank of MTSN 3 is that students often enter the classroom late, and boys don't follow the dress code and students often say bad things to their teachers and friends. How the whole world of akidah teachers take over this post-online delinquency. And what are the factors against and supporting akidah teacher's strategy to combat post-online student delinquency in MTSN 3 religion. From research, akidah teacher's strategy for overcoming delinquent students who are late into the classroom is with preventive measures that are being given taulans, reciting prayers. The law repressive action of repeating prayer in front of the class aloud, of standing in front of the class while raising his hand for a few minutes. A strategy for overcoming male students who do not follow the dress code is given a repressive measure by reproving errors and punishing by overturning the shirt.A teacher's strategy against delinquency that speaks impolitely by giving preventive measures of addressing students with the importance of modesty, the repressive act of reprimanding them for their errors, being directed at forgiveness, punishing by instructing to learn the scriptures or the hadith. Inhibitors come from a school environment, poor teacher cooperation, influence of peers, lack of parent cooperation and teachers keep a record of problem students' names. Support factors from school and parental support.

Emerging ethical issues in university administration in Nigeria educational institutions

Educational institutions are knowledge factories where individuals are enriched with skills, knowledge and capacity to nurture and develop their potentials. University consists of teachers who are widely read with knowledge and skills with the onus of producing students worthy in character and learning. The study explores the emerging issues in university administration in Nigeria in educational institutions. Emerging issues in university administration are behavioral patterns that undermine the integrity of the educational system. Some of these ethical issues are examination malpractices, indecent dressing, cult-related activities, sexual harassment, extortion from students through the sale of textbooks andblatant disregard for schools ethos and code of conduct. As a way forward, the study suggests that educational institutions should, as a priority, establish dress codes for students and teachers and sensitize students on the core values of Nigerian culture and the likely consequence of unethical issues on the psychic of individuals and the university community.

"I Have a Bag of Old Knickers. Do You?"

This article presents audio found poetry as an approach which positions participants’ voices in the heart of the inquiry. The methodology was influenced by radio autoethnography and audio papers where theory, voices, and sound are combined to create a new aural experience—an approach that argues that it is essential that the audience listens rather than reads. These two audio found poems share the voices of 14 participants from Australia, United Kingdom, North America, and Mainland Europe, interwoven with the author, talking about their relationship with underwear. Participants recorded their own story. Each voice was edited using Audacity (a software program) and then different voices were joined together. Two poems emerged. Audio 1: Practical Underwear shares stories from day-to-day underwear preferences and stories of those who do not wear underwear. The stories in Audio 2: Dress Code Red are connected to sexuality and political aspects of underwear. Framing the work through the lens of new materialism creates a space of agency for an entanglement between the underwear and the human voices speaking about it, which in turn affects the embodied experience of the listener. What stories could your underwear tell?

Prostitutes, sailors and professionals - lived experiences of medical school students and staff with tattoos.

Background: The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of medical school students and staff to uncover gaps in policy and its effects on those with tattoos. Methods: Adopting a phenomenological design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten medical teaching staff and students who had tattoos, within one university medical school. Five key themes emerged: tattoo motives, tattoo content, positive and negative views on tattoos and challenges for establishing policy. Results: Findings suggested that no existing stigma towards staff or students exists, however, there is an absence in existing policy regarding tattoos. Participants' motivations for obtaining tattoos mirrored those of the public, most commonly being artistic expression. Images of tattoos related to nature were common. Views on tattoos suggested the need for a full reform of 'dress code' policy for the profession. Several ethically laden scenarios were espoused, highlighting the need for an official stance on tattoos. Policy discussions flagged challenges for those who construct such documents; cultural and generational differences being commonly identified by participants. Conclusions: Universally there was uncertainty on current policy, with no individual able to recount specific guidance. The existence of a hidden curriculum surrounding tattoos within medical school further increases the need for guidance reform.

Existence of Fatwa of the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN-MUI) No. 108/DSN-MUI/X/2016 Concerning Guidelines for Organizing Tourism Based on Sharia Principles: Between Spiritual and Regulatory

The halal tourism industry, a significant sector in Indonesia, hinges on a harmonious blend of sharia principles and national legislation. This dual regulatory framework plays a pivotal role in ensuring the industry's robust growth while adhering to cultural values and legal safeguards. Sharia law, represented by fatwas (Islamic rulings), is a foundational element in halal tourism. These principles encompass various aspects, such as halal food, modest dress codes, and ethical behavior, aligning with the cultural and religious expectations of Muslim travelers. To fortify this alignment with the legal structure, it's crucial to integrate these fatwas into positive law, the national legal framework. This integration achieves several vital objectives. First, it establishes a legal foundation for the halal tourism industry, giving it a solid footing within the broader legal context of the country. Second, it enhances transparency, ensuring that halal tourism operators and tourists alike understand the rules and expectations, thereby fostering trust and credibility. Third, it ensures that the industry remains compliant with both Sharia values and national regulations, leading to a more sustainable and inclusive sector. The ultimate goal is to create a halal tourism industry that not only caters to the needs of Muslim travelers but also upholds legal standards, protects consumer rights and contributes positively to the nation's economy and cultural heritage. By synergizing Sharia principles with national legislation, Indonesia can pave the way for a dynamic and legally secure halal tourism industry that benefits both its people and its image on the global stage.

Do professional nurses practice what they preach? A qualitative study on professional socialisation of student nurses in the clinical learning environment

While working alongside professional nurses, student nurses develop professional identity and learn the professional nursing role, a process known as professional socialisation. Professional nurses should model professional behaviour to be emulated by student nurses. We used a qualitative exploratory design to explore if professional nurses behave in a manner that supports professional socialisation of student nurses in a clinical learning environment. According to our observations, two main categories emerged regarding professional nurses’ behaviour. The first category was unprofessional conduct with sub-categories that included disrespect, infringed patient privacy, breached confidentiality, inappropriate dress code and lack of punctuality. The second category was ward disorganisation which was related to delegating duties and structured orientation programmes for student nurses. In this study, professional nurses did not behave in a manner consistent with professional socialisation in the clinical learning environment. Student nurses may struggle to develop professional identity, leading to reduced confidence and poor patient quality care. Student nurses need to be professionally socialised in a clinical learning environment and professional nurses need to be empowered on how to carry out this process.

The Voice of ELT Students at Islamic College on Academic Life

Research shows that student voice might be an influencing factor in the future transformation and innovation of English language teaching (ELT). The voice has long been believed to be an instrument that could provide ELT practitioners and policymakers with meaningful feedback for the betterment of curricula, materials, and classroom practices. However, there are limited discussions exploring ELT student voice in such particular educational contexts as Islamic colleges. This article aims to contribute to our understanding of that rarely discussed voice with a particular focus on: (a) the students’ best experience as English education students at an Islamic college; (b) the students’ perceptions related to dress code and exams; and (3) the students’ self-assessment of English language skills. This study presents a survey study on 278 students in the English language education department at an Islamic college in Lampung province, Indonesia. The data are drawn from a survey consisting of open-ended questions distributed to the respondents at the end of the semester. Data analysis was conducted qualitatively, ranging from preparing and organizing the data to interpreting the meaning of the data in line with the research questions and theoretical review. The findings reveal that among the students' best experiences were the Islamic atmosphere, affordable tuition fees, religious education, professional lecturers, and scholarship availability. The majority of students agreed with the dress code regulation and had problems with cheating on the final examinations. The findings also show that more than half of the respondents are not sure about their English competency. This study offers important implications for English teacher education in Islamic educational contexts.

“They Do Us Wrong”: Bringing Together Black Adolescent Girls’ Voices on School Staff’s Differential Treatment

During adolescence, Black girls face the developmental task of achieving a positive identity while developing skills to navigate hostile contexts, including schools. This study brings together quotes on student-staff interactions extracted during a qualitative meta-synthesis ( n = 64 quotes) to discuss how Black adolescent girls interpreted being treated differently by staff. Black adolescent girls described differential treatment occurring because of one’s (a) race such as Black students being treated less humanely and punished more severely; (b) gender such as staff inadequately responding to sexual harassment; (c) intersection of race and gender such as staff inequitably applying the dress code; and (d) perception of the individual such as staff viewing one as a “bad” student. It appeared that differential treatment largely rooted in their perceived racialized/gendered identity negatively impacted Black girls and simultaneously provided little recourse for addressing differential treatment, likely undermining their sense of school belonging. This study brings together the voices of Black adolescent girls published across articles to focus specifically on the process of differential treatment within student-staff relationships.

Identifying opportunity, capability and motivation of Sri Lankan 5th grade schoolteachers to implement in-classroom physical activity breaks: A qualitative study.

Classroom-based physical activity interventions have demonstrated positive effects in reducing sedentary behaviour among school children. However, this is an understudied area, especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Sri Lanka. This study aims to explore teachers' opportunity, capability and motivation relating to the implementation of an in-classroom physical activity breaks programme. Twenty-seven teachers were recruited through snowball sampling and participated in semi-structured telephone interviews from early-January to the mid-June 2022. The Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation Behaviour (COM-B) model was used to guide and deductively thematic analyse the interviews. 21 out of the recruited teachers responded to the full study. The mean age of respondents was 39.24 years old ranging from 27 years to 53 years. Teaching experience of the respondents ranged from three to 37 years, and 57% were female. Three teachers had a degree with a teacher training diploma, while others were having General Certificate of Education in Advanced Level with a teacher training diploma as the highest education qualification. Capability factors such as age, dress code, mask wearing, knowledge, skills and workload of the teachers were identified as important factors in implementing a physical activity breaks intervention in a Sri Lankan classroom setting. Classroom space, facilities, student backgrounds and safety were identified as opportunity factors. Obtaining policy level decisions to implement the activity breaks and managing the time of the activities to reduce time lost in education time were identified as motivational factors. During the intervention development phase, implementation facilitators and barriers must be considered carefully. Behaviour change techniques can be utilised to address the identified COM-B factors to ensure a good implementation of the intervention.

You’re Not Skyping Your Uncle Buck on Saturday Night: Proper Behavior in Online Learning Environments

With the availability of remote instruction anywhere in the world, students from all over the globe are participating together in academic programs. The growth of synchronous online learning has occasioned the development of rules for appropriate online behavior (i.e., Netiquette). Netiquette rules are needed because some students have a tendency to behave in online environments in ways that are incompatible with learning. The current article proposes rules for how students should behave in synchronous classes, including dress code, engagement, and behavior. The rules will be discussed in terms of how such appropriate behavior could influence student learning and performance.

Nigerian University Dress Codes: Markers of Tradition, Morality and Aspiration

ABSTRACT This article attempts to give an overview of the fashion and dress cultures on Nigerian campuses. Through clothing, we see the various ways in which institutions and individuals engage with “tradition” and with an imagined professional future. The clothing rules on campuses also reveal the extent to which women are held responsible for sexual misconduct there. I show how the debates around clothing have been part of Nigerian universities since their founding.

Navigating identity formation via clothing during emerging adulthood

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to examine the experiences of emerging adults transitioning from college to career and the implications of this transition on clothing choice and identity formation.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized a phenomenological approach to address how appearances are used by emerging adults during the transition from college to the workplace and how those appearances help form identity.FindingsThe study found that participants have a desire for high-status consumption, primarily fueled by social comparison and the desire to keep up with colleagues, a desire to express identity through clothing, even if they are working from home, and the tendency to convey maturity during this transitory time by dressing the part.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitation of this study is the homogenous nature of participants. Most are white females in their 20s who work in the fashion industry. It would be fruitful to consider a more representative population of emerging adults to examine the role of clothing choice on identity formation during this critical time.Practical implicationsThis study highlights the need for change in the retail sector, regarding which garments create a professional wardrobe. Since the pandemic, many companies have shifted to a casual dress code, thus rendering the historically professional wardrobe of business attire obsolete.Originality/valueExamining what it means to be an emerging adult joining the workforce in today's post-pandemic world is a complex and ongoing process. This study provides insight into how this experience is navigated via clothing and how identities are shaped during this transition in a person's life.

Fashion for Folklore and Ethnic Design as a Stimulator of Creativity in Business

The basic feature of fashion is changeability, foreign to traditional societies. Its phenomenon is associated with modernity and the dynamics of civilizational changes. It shapes a community of diversity, satisfies the human need for convergence and individuality at the same time. Fashionable trends are present today in various areas of social, cultural, business (dress code) and even scientific life. For marketing specialists, fashion is a useful economic and market tool. The aim of the article is an attempt to describe and interpret the phenomenon of fashion for folk, ethnic design and aesthetics, used in a creative way in business in the context of activities in the field of folklore. In the course of the research procedure, non-reactive methods were used literature analysis with the elements of a case study as well as internet query.

Punishment dalam Modifikasi Perilaku di SMK Negeri 1 Sungailiat

In essence every individual has a soul, which in this case is like the body, if it is too pampered, it will not be able to withstand a tiring hard work and an insurmountable difficulty. Therefore, punisment needs to exist in life and the world of education. The purpose of this study is to explore data Knowing information related to punishment in SMK Negeri 1 Sungailiat. The research method used is an interview where the data collection method involves direct interaction between the researcher and the subject and method documentasi. From the results obtained from the interview, it was stated that punishment helped students at SMK Negeri 1 Sungailiat become more disciplined in terms of entering class on time, dress code, and schoolwork. Punishment given in the form of helping students to get a deterrent effect for making mistakes, has a good impact on students. Because most students no longer want to make the same mistake because they don't want to get punishment, although sometimes there are student statements that may not get a deterrent effect from the punishment given.