Dynamic Discipline Research Articles

Introduction to Special Issue: How Research Reform in Psychology Can Influence Professional School Psychology

This special issue features essays by prominent scholars in school psychology discussing how shifts in research can reshape the future training and practice of the field. A profession that evolves and adapts indicates a robust and dynamic discipline. However, staying current with these changes poses a significant challenge. Given the pivotal role of evidence-based practices in school psychology, the type and quality of research directly influence how psychological services are delivered and practiced. Reforming research practices in psychology can serve as a catalyst for enhancing our field. This issue presents a variety of viewpoints on how research and clinical practice intersect in a rapidly changing landscape.

Dutch inspiration for an engaged pluralist historiography of geography

This paper introduces to an international audience the ‘encyclopaedic approach’ to geographical historiography. This approach was developed at the Free University of Amsterdam between 1961 and 1987 by Marcus Heslinga and Andries Kouwenhoven. Signalling how contemporary geography is hampered by the silofication of different subdisciplines and how a better understanding of our shared and pluriform histories can help overcome these silos, the encyclopaedic approach demonstrates how an ‘engaged pluralist’ historiography of geography could take shape. Testifying to its bridge-building character, the approach was developed in response to decades of acerbic conflict between rivalling schools of human geography in the Netherlands. Its central premises involve an acknowledgement that geography is a dynamic discipline with shifting formal and material objects and an empirical strategy to map and relate these different conceptual fields.

Nurses’ Perception on Evidence Based Practice in Tertiary Hospital of Nepal: A Quantitative Cross-sectional Study

Background: The evidence-based practice movement has spread globally, prompting calls for evidence-based policymaking and public health. Health care being the dynamic discipline with research, is, intended to improve practice through evidence-based novel approaches. As evidence based practice (EBP) among nurses is essential for improving the quality of care, fewer pieces of evidence are available in Nepal. This study aimed to assess the perception of evidence-based practice among nurses of a tertiary hospital in Nepal. Methods: We conducted a quantitative cross-sectional study among the 100 nurses of Bir Hospital in Kathmandu. The self-administered questionnaires were applied using the survey instrument by Upton and Upton. A purposive sampling technique was employed. We calculated the mean score to assess the nurses’ perceptions in the three sub-scales of knowledge, attitude, and use of evidence-based practice. Bivariate analysis was performed to examine the relationship between subscales. Results: The majority (89.0%) of nurses did not receive training on evidence-based practices. The mean score of knowledge on EBP was 4.47±1.11, the mean score of attitude on EBP was 4.45±1.06, and the mean score of EBP use was 4.18±1.42. EBP knowledge, attitude, and use were not significantly associated with the selected demographic variables (age, work experience, EBP training and marital status). Conclusion: Nurses’ perceptions of evidence-based practice were moderate. The implementation of EBP use needs to be strengthened among the nurses. Nurses need to be more involved in the implementation of EBP. To incorporate evidence in practice, nurses require training and support from high authorities.

The Role of Effective Project Management in Strengthening Competitiveness

Objective: The complexity, or complexity of our world is not only due to the increasing number of changes in our lives. We are faced with more and more difficult and complex tasks and goals every day, and it is very difficult to perform better and better in the face of these tasks and challenges. Project management is precisely about helping to turn complex tasks into well-executed processes that always end with a result. Project management is more than a set of methodologies: it is a dynamic discipline that organises complex tasks, mitigates risks and directs efforts towards a common goal. Its relevance can be demonstrated in many areas. We can measure the success of our project management system on a number of points, from efficiency to the quality of teamwork and management satisfaction. Defining criteria for success is also an important challenge for researchers today. This paper addresses similar issues, thus trying to shed light on the importance of project management, while also trying to highlight the barriers and obstacles. Project management can be a major competitive advantage for companies in the 21st century, but only if it is carried out professionally and well, i.e. if it is given the right framework and support. Method: After a secondary literature review, this paper presents the results of a primary research study covering two countries. The research instrument was a questionnaire that assessed the project perception of Hungarian and Slovakian enterprises and the transformation of this perception in a complex way, based on the perceptions of enterprises in both countries. In addition to classical basic statistical methods, the study drew conclusions with the help of analysis of variance. Results and conclusion: In this study, we set out to assess the project perceptions of Hungarian and Slovakian businesses based on the opinions of SMEs. The sample clearly shows that Slovak enterprises attach more importance to the project approach, as indicated by the mean scores for each statement. The results also show that there is a high heterogeneity in the perception of enterprises on project management and project approach, especially when grouped along different size categories. All these results also show significant differences by country and segment, which are presented in detail in the research part of the study. Research implications: Our research results provide a good basis for businesses and educational institutions on how to look at their projects and their management. The study aims to strengthen the ability to think in terms of projects and to think in terms of projects, drawing attention to the most important directions and paths. Originality/value: The main focus of the study is on how such knowledge is perceived by the stakeholders interviewed and whether the answers can be used to draw conclusions that are of interest and informative for the wider society.

Bound-state-in-continuum guided modes in a multilayer electro-optically active photonic integrated circuit platform.

In many physical systems, the interaction with an open environment leads to energy dissipation and reduced coherence, making it challenging to control these systems effectively. In the context of wave phenomena, such lossy interactions can be specifically controlled to isolate the system, a condition known as a bound-state-in-continuum (BIC). Despite the recent advances in engineered BICs for photonic waveguiding, practical implementations are still largely polarization- and geometry-specific, and the underlying principles remain to be systematically explored. Here, we theoretically and experimentally study low loss BIC photonic waveguiding within a two-layer heterogeneous electro-optically active integrated photonic platform. We show that coupling to the slab wave continuum can be selectively suppressed for guided modes with different polarizations and spatial structure. We demonstrate a low-loss same-polarization quasi-BIC guided mode enabling a high extinction Mach-Zehnder electro-optic amplitude modulator within a single Si3N4 ridge waveguide integrated with an extended LiNbO3 slab layer. By elucidating the broad BIC waveguiding principles and demonstrating them in an industry-relevant photonic configuration, this work may inspire innovative approaches to photonic applications such as switching and filtering. The broader impact of this work extends beyond photonics, influencing research in other wave dynamics disciplines, including microwave and acoustics.

The importance of understanding kinesiology for gymnastics: A biomechanist's perspective

Kinesiology has progressed to become one of the most dynamic disciplines for studying and scrutinizing the various aspects of human bodily movement from a scientific perspective. The field has expanded into major areas of sports such as athletics, martial arts, gymnastics, and more. This study aimed to delve deeper into this subject and explore the importance of understanding kinesiology in gymnastics, as it provides a comprehensive context for studying such aspects. The primary goal was to assess the opinions of biomechanists to gain insight into the underlying factors. The study employed a quantitative design, using an original research approach to report findings on the current subject. A total of 36 biomechanists (29 males and 7 females) participated in this study, and data were collected using a questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic questions and 24 statements. These statements were developed based on extensive evaluations of kinesiology features and their associations or implications for gymnastics. The study outcomes revealed that, over time, gymnasts are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of having a solid understanding of kinesiology for analyzing human body movement patterns. They are optimistically applying this knowledge to optimize their training routines, use their energy and skills more efficiently, and ensure better performance and faster recovery from physical injuries when faced with such challenges.

Boundary Layer Stagnation Point Flow and Heat Transfer over a Nonlinear Stretching/Shrinking Sheet in Hybrid Carbon Nanotubes: Numerical Analysis and Response Surface Methodology under the Influence of Magnetohydrodynamics

The present study aims to offer new numerical solutions and optimisation strategies for the fluid flow and heat transfer behaviour at a stagnation point through a nonlinear sheet that is expanding or contracting in water-based hybrid nanofluids. Most hybrid nanofluids typically use metallic nanoparticles. However, we deliver a new approach by combining single- and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs-MWCNTs). The flow is presumptively steady, laminar, and surrounded by a constant temperature of the ambient and body walls. By using similarity variables, a model of partial differential equations (PDEs) with the magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) effect on the momentum equation is converted into a model of non-dimensional ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Then, the dimensionless first-order ODEs are solved numerically using the MATLAB R2022b bvp4C program. In order to explore the range of computational solutions and physical quantities, several dimensionless variables are manipulated, including the magnetic parameter, the stretching/shrinking parameter, and the volume fraction parameters of hybrid and mono carbon nanotubes. To enhance the originality and effectiveness of this study for practical applications, we optimise the heat transfer coefficient via the response surface methodology (RSM). We apply a face-centred central composite design (CCF) and perform the CCF using Minitab. All of our findings are presented and illustrated in tabular and graphic form. We have made notable contributions in the disciplines of mathematical analysis and fluid dynamics. From our observations, we find that multiple solutions appear when the magnetic parameter is less than 1. We also detect double solutions in the shrinking region. Furthermore, the increase in the magnetic parameter and SWCNTs-MWCNTs volume fraction parameter increases both the skin friction coefficient and the local Nusselt number. To compare the performance of hybrid nanofluids and mono nanofluids, we note that hybrid nanofluids work better than single nanofluids both in skin friction and heat transfer coefficients.

Interpreting Studies: A Comprehensive Analysis

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Interpreting Studies, a field that plays a pivotal role in bridging linguistic and cultural gaps in today’s globalized world. It explores the key concepts, methodologies, challenges, and future prospects within this dynamic discipline. By examining the history, evolution, and various approaches in Interpreting Studies, this article aims to shed light on its significance and potential contributions to cross-cultural communication.

Social Media Marketing: A Commentary on Teaching and Learning in a Dynamic Field

Social media marketing constantly evolves, and teaching in this dynamic discipline can be challenging. This commentary provides a brief overview of the emergence and evolution of social media marketing in the curriculum. We address emerging best practices in teaching, such as educators cultivating industry relationships and using certifications in the curriculum. We discuss the emerging trend of using stackable certificates. We conclude with a brief review of the emphasis the marketing education journals have placed on integrating technology. We posit that with the newest technology, students need to be taught how to use due to the benefits but understand the potential risks associated with these new technologies, such as artificial intelligence.

The First 25 Years of Digital Marketing Education Research: A Thematic Exploration and an Agenda for Future Inquiry

The internet has changed marketing education and disrupted the traditional approach to teaching marketing. Digital marketing as a field of study is a dynamic discipline that requires educators to evaluate their curricula and teaching methods constantly. This research reviews the digital marketing education research over the past 25 years to gauge the current standing of the extant literature. A multi-step process with specific research goals was implemented to assess the current state. First, a thematic review of the literature based on the modules of capabilities developed by the Digital Marketing Institute and the American Marketing Association contributed to identifying four eras of digital marketing education research. Next, the authors assess areas of research coinciding with the topical review to assess relevant research in each area. We conclude with recommendations for research to fill the gaps, including calls for work in search engine optimization, analytics, and email marketing, as well as greater attention when submitting article keywords, as finding papers when searching EBSCO or Web of Science depends on relevant keywords.

What Does it Mean to be a Silviculturist?

Abstract Silviculture has been a dynamic discipline for over a century in North America. During that time, silviculture has been closely tied with dominant trends in society, from reforestation in the early nineteenth century to incorporating climate change, invasive species, and shifts in disturbance regimes during the twenty-first century, and the discipline continues to evolve. In this evolution, there have also been shifts to the definition of silviculture, from an art to art and science to recent proposals that it is strictly a science. We offer an alternative viewpoint in support of maintaining the contemporary definition that includes both art and science, supported by the role that silviculture plays in contemporary resource management and that silviculturists play in conducting both the strategic and tactical components of forest management. Despite the desire to recast silviculture as solely science, we argue that silviculturists need to be more artistic than ever, given the current era of rapidly changing social, ecological, and economic conditions. In addition to having a firm basis in science, silviculturists must also understand and practice their very important role as the honest broker between other resource professionals and society at large in the application of management on the ground. Study Implications: Silviculture has been practiced in North America for over 100 years. It is being shaped by remarkable developments in technology, evolving suites of interested parties and landowner objectives, and considerable climatic uncertainty. Silviculturists are being tasked with interpreting and applying science to accomplish increasingly complex objectives, often with scarce resources at large spatial scales; and all of this is being done in anticipation of further change. Silviculturists understand and accept these challenges and embrace the opportunity to be active stewards of the forests of tomorrow.

Synergizing Solar Cell Technology, Radio Waves, AI, and Business: A Comprehensive Review

This thorough review article reveals the amazing possibilities for innovation, sustainability, and connectedness by examining the revolutionary synergy of solar cell technology, radio waves, artificial intelligence (AI), and business. A new era of possibilities has emerged from the merging of these dynamic sectors, ranging from using AI to optimize solar energy generation to utilizing 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) to revolutionize wireless communication. These technologies' convergence provides an ideal environment for entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by successful examples like Verizon's 5G-enabled smart cities and Sun Power’s AI-enhanced solar panels. Although this convergence offers ground-breaking potential, it also brings with it difficult problems. These include the effective management of electromagnetic spectrum, ethical AI concerns, and regulatory difficulties. In order to effectively manage this constantly changing environment, stakeholders need to support international collaboration, STEM education, flexible regulatory frameworks, and interdisciplinary research. To fully realize the revolutionary potential of these technologies, workforce development, incentives for sustainable habits, and sustainable technology research are crucial. In addition, in order to spur innovation in green AI, energy-efficient wireless communication, and renewable energy, governments and organizations need to make investments in green technology. It is critical to comprehend the main lessons in light of the changing environment at the nexus of these dynamic disciplines. These include the necessity of inclusivity, the value of sustainability, and the importance of ethical AI. Adopting these tenets will direct us toward a future marked by continuous progress, convergence of technology, and a flourishing innovation environment. Lessons from this review article will act as a compass for people who want to create positive change, maximize synergy, and take advantage of the endless opportunities that lie ahead as we navigate this environment. By working together, we can build a more affluent, connected, and sustainable future for everybody.

Get under the Umbrella: A Comprehensive Gateway for Researchers on Lanthanide‐Based Single‐Molecule Magnets

AbstractThe number of scientific articles that need to be considered to cover a research topic is ever‐increasing and quite difficult for a newcomer to assimilate. This is particularly true in dynamic discipline like Molecular Magnetism. In order to help young researchers in this field, this article proposes a “review of reviews” also known as an “umbrella review” on lanthanide‐based single‐molecule magnets (4 f‐SMM). As a preamble, various bibliographic search techniques and AI‐based tools for bibliographic search, indexing, and summarization are proposed and commented. Then, the main milestones in 4 f‐SMM are identified. In the core of the paper, books, book articles, and reviews dealing with 4 f‐SMM are contextualized and classified by subtopics. This article is therefore proposed as a gateway to the 4 f‐SMM field.

Assessing the accuracy and consistency of ChatGPT in clinical pharmacy management: A preliminary analysis with clinical pharmacy experts worldwide

BackgroundChatGPT conversation system has ushered in a revolutionary new era of information retrieval and stands as one of the fastest-growing platforms. Clinical pharmacy, as a dynamic discipline, necessitates an advanced comprehension of drugs and diseases. The process of decision-making in clinical pharmacy demands accuracy and consistency in medical information, as it directly affects patient safety. ObjectiveThe objective was to evaluate ChatGPT's accuracy and consistency in managing pharmacotherapy cases across multiple time points. Additionally, input was gathered from global clinical pharmacy experts, and the agreement between ChatGPT's responses and those of clinical pharmacy experts worldwide was assessed. MethodsA set of 20 cases of pharmacotherapy was entered into ChatGPT at three different time points. Reliability analysis was performed using inter-rater reliability to measure the accuracy of the output generated by ChatGPT at each time point. Test-retest reliability was performed to measure the consistency of the output generated by ChatGPT across the three time points. Pharmacy expert performance was evaluated, and the overall results were compared. ResultsChatGPT achieved a hit rate of 70.83% at week 1, 79.2% at week 3, and 75% at week 5. The percent agreement between weeks 1 and 3 was 79.2%, whereas it was 87.5% between weeks 3 and 5, and 83.3% between weeks 1 and 5. In contrast, accuracy rates among clinical pharmacy experts showed considerable variation according to their geographic location. The highest agreement between clinical pharmacist responses and ChatGPT responses was observed at the last time point examined. ConclusionsOverall, the analysis suggested that ChatGPT is capable of generating clinically relevant pharmaceutical information, albeit with some variation in accuracy and consistency. It should be noted that clinical pharmacy experts worldwide may provide varying degrees of accuracy depending on their expertise. This study highlights the potential of AI chatbots in clinical pharmacy.

Navigating the Landscape: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Decision-Making Research in Civil Engineering

This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive exploration of decision-making research within the field of civil engineering, utilizing exclusive data derived from authoritative sources. Scrutinizing influential authors, recurrent keywords, and trend topics, the study unravels the complexities underlying decision-making processes in this dynamic discipline. Prolific contributors, including E.K. Zavadskas and J. Wang, emerge as key influencers in shaping the discourse. Recurrent keywords such as "decision making," "project management," and "construction management" underscore the central themes dominating the literature. Examining temporal trends in research topics uncovers the dynamic evolution of interests within the field. The study delves into pivotal concepts such as "project management" and illuminates emerging themes like "human resource management" and "stochastic systems." A distinctive feature of this research is its ability to interconnect findings, weaving a cohesive narrative that links authors, keywords, and temporal patterns. The gleaned insights not only shape the trajectory of future research but also contribute to refining educational curricula and guiding industry practices, fostering a more knowledgeable and strategic approach to decision-making in the realm of civil engineering.

Relationship of Demography with Other Sciences: A Sociological Appraisal

Demography as a dynamic discipline is highly related with other sciences; especially social sciences. It helps other sciences, and is benefited by other sciences too. Demography being statistics-based, widely helps economics, sociology, social development, geography and many other sciences. Sociology proves how integration of sciences help in the development of societies in general. Social change happening in various dimensions, is in need of a close relationship of demography and other social sciences. Social science which deals human behavior in the changing social environment is a part of expanding knowledge. Demography is the science that analyzes the size, structure of human community, are aspects of biological, geographical, economic, etc. Geography also being the science related to natural environment is widely related to sociology.

A Crossrate-Based Approach for Reliability-Based Multidisciplinary Dynamic System Design Optimization

In practical applications, the multidisciplinary dynamic system design optimization (MDSDO)-based solution is limited by uncertainty, which causes random variation in the physical design variable in the static discipline and the equation of state in the dynamic discipline. To address the lack of reliability of the MDSDO solution, a crossrate-based MDSDO approach (C-MDSDO), consisting of the MDSDO stage and a reliability assessment stage, is proposed in this paper. In the reliability assessment stage, a sub-optimization problem based on the crossrate of the objective reliability index sample trajectory is designed to obtain the shifting vector, which is employed to obtain a sufficiently reliable solution. In addition, the proposed approach adopts a sequential problem-solving framework that avoids nested optimization and a reliability assessment. One numerical case and two engineering cases were employed to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method. The results show that the reliability of the proposed solutions significantly improved.

Use Of Blockchain Technology Enhancing Cybersecurity

The evaluation paper explores the combination of blockchain generation in enhancing cybersecurity measures. It delves into numerous studies' findings and applications, highlighting the impact of blockchain on securing virtual transactions, shielding touchy statistics, and fortifying decentralized structures. The paper aims to offer a comprehensive review of the evolving landscape wherein blockchain intersects with cybersecurity, providing insights into present-day demanding situations, emerging trends, and future potentialities on this dynamic discipline.

Thermal Coupling Simulation of Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator Subjected to Critical Temperature Conditions

Electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHAs) are emerging transmission techniques originated from aerospace industry and being introduced to various application fields, such as ships, robots, construction machines, and machine tools. Despite the advantages of high efficiency, easy maintenance, electrified power, etc., EHAs are usually self-contained integrated devices, resulting in low heat dissipation ability. Therefore, thermal coupling models are necessary for the evaluation of each design option during the EHA development. In this paper, a thermal coupling model was established for EHA thermal characteristic analysis during the detail design stage. The disciplines of electrics, mechanics, system level hydraulics, losses, and control are implemented by lumped parameter modeling while the disciplines of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics are simulated by computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Subsequently, a simulation analysis focusing on the critical temperature conditions was conducted, and the dynamic thermal and power responses were achieved. The simulation results are applicable to gain confidence for EHA detail design work as well as proved the functions of the proposed model as a practical development tool.

National stereotypes as a translation problem

The article is investigating the impact of national stereotypes (ethnostereotypes) on creating the image in the source literary discourse and its re-creating in the target literary discourse. The research is substantiated by the development of imagology – a new and dynamic discipline, whose focus of attention has been gradually shifting from literary aspects of image formation to linguistic and stylistic means of its embodiment in different languages and cultures. The research is aimed at studying national heterostereotypes as a problem of translation based on the novel “A short history of tractors in Ukrainian” by the British author Marina Lewycka, that is seen as an exemplary case of a manipulative representation of the image of a Ukrainian in the modern British literature, as well as its two translations – into Ukrainian and into Russian. The object of research is national stereotypes as a factor of a literary image formation, while the subject of analysis is their linguistic and stylistic markers in the original and translated texts. Among the research methods we distinguish the following: method of “ascribing qualities” by Katz–Braly employed for identifying stereotypes as projected on the novel characters; methods of lexical, semantic, stylistic, and contextual analysis employed for identifying linguistic and stylistic means of these stereotypes’ discourse actualization; method of comparative analysis employed for juxtaposing the source text with the target texts as well as two target texts between themselves. This approach allowed to perceive the strategies of both translators and to explain their differences. The involvement of two different translations accentuated the role of an ideological factor in reproducing linguistic and stylistic means of stereotypes’ embodiment. When the attitude towards the stereotyped image in a target culture is neutral or positive, the translator may apply the strategy of a negative stereotype softening, but when the attitude towards the stereotypisized image in a target culture is negative, the translator may resort to intentional deterioration of already negative characteristics.