Future Directions For Practitioners Research Articles

Elder Abuse in Older Adults With Dementia: Protective Factors and Adverse Effects.

With the rapid increase in the aging population, more attention has been paid to studying older adults with dementia. Despite the fact that older adults with dementia are more likely to be abused compared to their cognitively intact counterparts, little attention has been paid to abuse within this population. This systematic review, conducted using the PRISMA model, aims to critically examine, evaluate, and synthesize literature on protective factors and adverse effects of elder abuse by informal caregivers among individuals with dementia. A search was undertaken using the Ageline, Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases for peer-reviewed articles published in English up to June 2023. A total of 291 articles were identified by the systematic search, and 8 articles were included in the review. The results showed that protective factors related to elder abuse are mainly examined at a perpetrator level, including caregiver-related, relational, and contextual factors. Adverse effects, specifically an increased risk of various medical conditions and poor medication adherence, were identified but less frequently discussed. The findings indicated future directions for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to better serve older adults with dementia and their caregivers.

Using a Consultant Workshop Model to Improve Performance Management in Chinese Autism Agencies: A Preliminary Study

ABSTRACT This study investigated the outcomes of using a consultant workshop model to help implement performance management (PM) methods in selected Chinese autism agencies. A need for improvement of educational services in Chinese autism agencies was identified. However, the theory and methods of organizational behavior management (OBM) in general and PM in particular are still foreign in the Chinese autism community. The primary research question of the current study was whether first-line teacher performance in Chinese autism agencies could be improved by the use of a consultant workshop model to train management staff to implement a PM system. Four autism agencies in different Chinese provinces participated in this study. Results demonstrated that after the implementation of the PM system through a consultant workshop model in the participating agencies, the performance of first-line teachers in these agencies improved in several important areas. The intervention appeared modestly effective. Implications of the outcome data and future directions for practitioners and researchers are discussed.

Understanding an Effect of Technology Between the Relationships of the Five-Factor Model and Sales Performance Technology as a Moderating Tool

Over the past decades, numerous experts have been investigated the correlation among distinct personality traits and job performance. However, relatively less attention was paid examining the significance of technological tools in sales management, especially in developing countries. This article explores the relationship among the five-factor model (FFM) of personality traits and sales performance (SP) with a moderating role of the technology. To this end, structural equation modeling and Fisher's Z transformation analysis were employed to analyze the hypotheses. The findings revealed that extraversion, conscientiousness, openness to experience, and emotional stability traits are positively correlated to SP. In contrast, agreeableness is not highly correlated with SP relatively than the remainder traits. Additionally, results revealed the significant effect of technology as a moderator which strengthens the association of FFM and SP. This study proposes diverse managerial implications and future directions for practitioners and academicians across the nations.

The intellectual core and structure of mergers and acquisitions literature: a co-citation analysis

The purpose of this study is two-fold. Firstly, it provides a consolidated overview of the existing literature on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Secondly, it presents the current trends and opens up various future directions for practitioners and researchers who wish to explore and contribute in this research field. This study used the bibliographic and network techniques of citation, co-citation and network analysis. This analysis involved an assessment of 50 most cited research articles published over a period of 24. Social network analysis was used to visually map the resultant M&A domain as knowledge fractal. The current findings indicate that M&A decision makers need to comprehend both the strategic logic and utility of an M&A initiative. Further, it was also found that the real crux of M&A success resides in how the initiative is implemented. Cultural integration between the acquiring and the acquired firm remains pivotal in M&A success.

The intellectual core and structure of mergers and acquisitions literature: a co-citation analysis

The purpose of this study is two-fold. Firstly, it provides a consolidated overview of the existing literature on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Secondly, it presents the current trends and opens up various future directions for practitioners and researchers who wish to explore and contribute in this research field. This study used the bibliographic and network techniques of citation, co-citation and network analysis. This analysis involved an assessment of 50 most cited research articles published over a period of 24. Social network analysis was used to visually map the resultant M&A domain as knowledge fractal. The current findings indicate that M&A decision makers need to comprehend both the strategic logic and utility of an M&A initiative. Further, it was also found that the real crux of M&A success resides in how the initiative is implemented. Cultural integration between the acquiring and the acquired firm remains pivotal in M&A success.

Robotics applications grounded in learning theories on tertiary education: A systematic review

Empirical evidence suggests the effectiveness of robotics as a learning complementary tool in tertiary education. In this context, some experiences benefited from the link between educational practice and theory. However, a comprehensive survey on initiatives that explores this link in universities and colleges is missing. This work systematically reviews quantitatively assessed robots applications, grounded in learning theories, in tertiary institutions. By applying a protocol review in different bibliographic databases, 15 papers were selected for synthesis. As a result, experiences developing non-robotic concepts and skills in universities and colleges were found. In most of the cases, Computer Science and Engineering undergraduate courses were involved. In addition, empirical results reported by the selected publications suggest that some literature proposals can be useful in practice. Based on the panorama obtained, this work also points out future directions for practitioners and researchers in education.

The Balanced Scorecard: Slogans, Seduction, and State of Play

This paper outlines claims and evidence concerning the balanced scorecard (BSC) from the research literature, integrating current thinking about its substantive content and assumptions, strategic alignment, implementation issues, judgment and decision-making, organisational performance, compensation plans, and comparisons to other performance-measurement practices. In doing so, diverse localisations of the BSC are brought into view, as well as difficulties accompanying the practice of the BSC. Future directions for practitioners and researchers are indicated.

Measuring physical activity with the behavioral risk factor surveillance system.

Because regular physical activity reduces the risk of premature death and disability, accurate methods of population-based measurement are important for public health surveillance efforts such as those based on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The present study: 1) briefly reviews and compares currently available methods to measure physical activity using BRFSS data, 2) describes physical activity patterns in the United States using these state-aggregated measures, and 3) provides suggestions on future directions for practitioners and researchers. Using a random-digit dialing, telephone survey, we collected data for noninstitutionalized adults aged 18 yr and older. We analyzed BRFSS data for 1996 from 50 states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico (N = 124,085). Based on recent literature and public health priorities, we developed eight different physical activity indices (one vigorous and seven moderate). These varied in their threshold for duration, kcal expenditure, and in frequency and intensity of activity. Using different algorithms, the population prevalence of moderate physical activity ranged from about 20% to 38%. Only 20% of adults met the Healthy People 2000 definition for regular, sustained activity (> or =30 min of moderate activity per day for at least 5 d x wk(-1)). Considerable progress is needed if the United States is to reach the current public health goal for regular physical activity. Standardized approaches to analyzing and collecting physical activity data are essential for public health surveillance, policy making, and communication to the public.