Good Sense Of Humor Research Articles

An Interview with Jan Wiener.Conducted by Linda Carter on January 7, 2024.

Jan Wiener is a Society of Analytical Psychology (SAP) trained Jungian analyst and Journal of Analytical Psychology Board member, highly esteemed in Jungian and psychoanalytic circles for her work as a practitioner, teacher, supervisor and writer as well as for her well-honed leadership skills, notably as a member of the executive committee and as a vice-president of the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP), the international organizing body for Jungian analysts worldwide. Jan has made remarkable contributions to the personal and professional development of Jungians not only in the UK but also for those involved in the IAAP Developing Groups programme where she has been a pioneer, providing cross-cultural outreach to those seeking training in Russia, Taiwan, Serbia, Ukraine and Denmark. Success in Jan's many-faceted and full life has been facilitated by a natural authenticity, good sense of humour, hearty laugh and a welcoming attitude; these attributes have significantly aided in bridge-building and opening space for creative interactions within and between individuals and groups. Her development was influenced by a history of parents who fled from Vienna and Berlin to London, escaping persecution by the pre-war Nazi regime. Jan's aunt lived in close proximity and was a child analyst who worked closely with Anna Freud. As a young woman, Jan swam the English Channel and she has always been a sports lover, especially tennis. Her many talents extend to music and she is a trained opera singer who has recently been involved in an affordable educational programme in Cratoule, France, that fosters the expanding growth of amateurs who have the opportunity to learn from more established, experienced attendees. Jan has performed as a singer in addition to presenting her analytic work globally. She has many publications that centre around clinical practice, her forte. Well-known by those who have been in relationship with Jan personally and professionally is her exceptional capacity for presence in the moment while holding the long-view; this capacity as well as an inclusive attitude, perhaps born in part from family history, along with a keen intelligence, intuition and native talent, have led to a life-long commitment to service and generative partnerships that continue to bear fruit amongst those touched by her kind and generous soul.

Humor dalam Video Animasi Green Burger pada Channel Youtube Egyptoon

Humor is an important asset possessed by humans. By having a good sense of humor, a person will be able to see, acknowledge, and accept reality as it is. In fact, humor can defuse difficult situations and reduce a person's stress levels. There are various ways that can be employed to cultivate humor, and one of them is through speech. This research aims to illustrate how humor situations are created in the animated video 'Green Burger' on the Egyptoon YouTube channel by violating the principles of cooperation in the speech found in the video, using Grice's cooperative principle theory through Juan Manser's theory of humor. The data source is the animated video 'Green Burger' on the Egyptoon YouTube channel, using a qualitative descriptive method. The results of the research indicate the presence of humor built through the violation of cooperative principles.

광산 김씨 김노헌 가문의 내방가사 작품 고찰

The fact that women in the Kim no-heon family have been creating Naebanggasa for generations is significant in that it led to the creation of modern Naebanggasa. Kim no-heon, whose pen name was Songseok, left behind a collection of works called 『Songseokyugo』. With his wife, Jeonju Yoo, he gave birth to four sons and two daughters. His wife, Jeonju Yoo, wrote Susimtan, his second daughter, Kim gi-rye, wrote Hoehongyeongchukga, and his granddaughter, Kim Seong-jong, wrote Susindonggyeongga.
 Susimtan is a work with a total of 114 lines and 231 phrases written by Jeonju Yoo in late spring of 1921 when she was 70 years old, lamenting the worries that settled in her heart. The root of her anxiety was, among other things, due to the fact that she had suffered from a disease in one of her legs, making my daily life become inconvenient. The work consists of 7 paragraphs. What is noteworthy in terms of the author's consciousness is that the location of her parents' house is conveyed from the perspective of aspect of geomantic theory of feng shui theory, and conveyed that his parents' family members are leading a comfortable life in a famous place. In terms of expression, it can be seen that various rhetorical techniques are used, including exclamatory endings.
 Hoehongyeongchukga is a song with a total of 106 lines and 201 phrases containing the contents of congratulating the party, when Kim no-heon and his wife held the wedding feast on March 17, 1927, their 60th wedding anniversary. The work consists of five paragraphs. Looking through her works, the author is identified as a woman with very high self-esteem, bright and energetic, and with a sense of honoring her family. In terms of her expression, she uses various rhetorical techniques alone or in combination to enhance her literary beauty. In addition, looking at the narrative of her work, it can be seen that she was influenced by Susimtan in the way she developed the poetic sentiment.
 Susindonggyeongga is a work of 98 lines and 191 phrases written by the author in 1912 celebrating the birthday party of her grandparents who celebrated their 60th birthday at the same age. The entire work consists of eight paragraphs. The author has a good sense of humor, and is a woman having a sense of honoring her family. In particular, through her works, the author's taoist consciousness is brought into focus. In terms of expression, it can be seen that she is enhancing her literary beauty through the use of various rhetorical techniques and word play. In addition, it is noticeable that she appropriately uses various poetic words cheering the atmosphere up throughout her work to convey the excitement of the party.

Perceived soft skills needs of agriculture students in public universities in Niger Delta, Nigeria

The study investigated the perceived soft skills needs of agriculture students in public universities in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. The population of the study is 11,283 agriculture undergraduate students in the 12 public universities in states in the Niger Delta geo-political zone. The sample size was 300 agriculture undergraduate students. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select the sample. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. Percentage and mean were used for analysis. Results revealed that the majority of the respondents (97.2%) could communicate effectively; 96% had a good sense of humour; 95.6% possessed the ability to cope with new changes; 92% possessed the ability to meet responsibilities on time; 89.6% possessed problem-solving skills. The results also revealed that agriculture students need many soft skills; some of which are creative thinking skills (x̄ =3.51), teamwork skills (x̄ =3.50); problem-solving/decision-making skills (x̄ =3.48); and leadership/management skills (x̄ ==3.47) among others. The universities should establish 6-month to 1-year student internship programmes, which will enable agriculture students to fully understand professional soft skills such as teamwork, creative thinking skills, and time management, among others that are relevant to the establishment and sustainability of agro-based enterprises.

David Cameron Wylie.

A third-generation vet, devoted to his family, with a good sense of humour and a love of life.

Hubungan antara Sense of Humor dengan Makna Hidup pada Remaja Putus Sekolah

The impact of dropping out of school on adolescents is an identity crisis that can lead to meaningless or life without meaning. Adolescents who have no meaning in life will feel pessimistic and confused in determining the purpose of life. One of the factors that can affect the meaning of life is the ability to take the right attitude towards tragic events. Sense of humor is an individual's ability to view negative events with more positive thoughts. Individuals who have a good sense of humor can cope with the discrepancy between expectations and reality. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between sense of humor and the meaning of life in out-of-school adolescents. The research uses a survey type quantitative method. Respondents in this study consisted of 100 adolescents aged 18-22 years who had dropped out of school. The data analysis technique used to test the hypothesis is sperm rank correlation. The results of the study show that there is a significant relationship between sense of humor and the meaning of life in adolescents dropping out of school with a significance value of 0.00 and a correlation coefficient of 0.507, which means the level of strength of the relationship is quite strong. These results show that an increased sense of humor can help dropout teenagers to get a good meaning in life.

The Reporter

The Reporter Steve Slavin (bio) 1 I met Gail Olson at a very crowded New York City loft party in 1972. It was probably being held to honor some poor painter whose show had just opened, but most of us regarded it as a great singles party. Soon after I squeezed my way into the loft, I saw Gail, a drink in one hand and a cigarette in the other, trying to have a conversation with two very interested guys, each of them cupping their ears. I decided to have some fun, so I passed her a note that read, "The two gentlemen you're conversing with escaped from an institution for the criminally insane, and I'm waiting for backup. Please keep them occupied." She looked at me, and I shrugged. Five minutes later, we were making out in a corner of the loft. Then we shared a joint—the first one I had ever rolled without expert supervision. I had packed the paper with uncleaned pot—stems and all—and twisted both ends. When I lit it, a three-foot flame shot up. Thankfully, she didn't say anything, happy to just share the joint. A few weeks later, when Gail and I had dinner with one of her friends, I told him the story about the joint. As the three of us laughed, he said, "Gail was too kind to say anything." Indeed, Gail was perhaps the nicest person I would ever know. As our relationship grew more serious, I became more and more aware of just how nice she was. A reporter for a banking newspaper, she once told me that sometimes the most important element of writing was what you didn't say—what was purposefully left out. She introduced me to one of her colleagues, Stanley—a big guy, almost as round as he was tall. When she had started working at the American Banker, her first journalism job in New York, Stanley more or less took her under his wing. While he was a crack reporter, it was obvious that he had a drinking problem. But how could that be? He held down a good job, showing up on time every day. Maybe Stanley was a little odd, but he always made his deadlines and there were no complaints about his work. [End Page 136] Then Gail found out he was homeless. She insisted that he move in with her until he could get it together to find his own apartment. A few weeks later, she introduced him to her friend Caroline, and he soon moved in with her. A year later they got married, and Gail was their maid-of-honor. 2 I had a long-time friend who I often invited to parties. Jerry had almost no success meeting women. But one night he got lucky. Marcy was very bright and had a good sense of humor. She was an editor at a large publishing house and always had funny stories about the writers she met. She once took a rather successful author to lunch. While they waited for coffee and dessert, the author picked up her handbag, excused herself, and went to the ladies' room. When she did not return for some time, Marcy went to see if she was OK. As she approached the door of the ladies' room, Marcy heard a banging noise and rushed inside. The writer was hitting the door with her fist, and then trying to force it open. But because it was a pay toilet, it would remain locked no matter how hard you hit it. Marcy was puzzled. Was someone in there? Why didn't the author just use a different toilet? The author's face was beet red. It took her a while to catch her breath. Then she held out her hand, palm up. Finally, Marcy understood. She opened her handbag and gave the author a quarter. Without a word, the author took it, put it in the slot, opened the door, went inside the stall, and left Marcy standing there. Marcy and Jerry had been together for a month or so when she broke up with him. Two years later...

Pengaruh Sense of Humor terhadap Keakraban Siswa dalam Bergaul di SMP Negeri 22 Kota Jambi

In everyday life humans have various ways of establishing communication between one another. This activity is called associating. Humans have their own art in associating, one of which is by using a sense of humor or the sensitivity of humor. The art of socializing in the form of a sense of humor is used whose purpose is to bring the individual to be familiar with other individuals and their environment. This also applies in the school environment. Students with a good sense of humor will tend to make friends easily and have a good impact on familiarity with one another and vice versa. The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of the sense of humor and the quality of students' intimacy in socializing and to find the influence between the two. This type of research is quantitative with ex post facto method. Data collection techniques used in the form of observation, interviews and questionnaires. The validity of the data is proven through percentage test, hypothesis test and simple regression. Data analysis uses techniques that are implemented from reduction, presentation and conclusion.

The effective English language teacher from the perspective of Ecuadorian university students

Studying EFL teacher effectiveness has been a constant issue in the last decade. These investigations focused on teachers’ and education administrators’ perceptions. Most of them were conducted in countries different from Latin America. This research aimed to create a profile of university students’ perceptions concerning the qualities of an effective EFL teacher. For doing so, a quantitative approach was used involving the application of the Effective English Language Teacher (EELT) questionnaire of Roya Zamani & Ahangari (2016) to learners from a public university (N=324). The findings revealed that the participants value pedagogical knowledge as the most relevant dimension of an effective EFL university teacher above organization and communication skills, socio-affective skills, and English proficiency. According to the surveyed student population, the three main relevant features of an effective EFL university teacher are being flexible with grading (1.70), having a good sense of humor (1.65), and avoiding direct criticism of students when they make errors (1.61). The article concludes by outlining some recommendations.

O2-5 Mobilising People as Assets for community-based active ageing promotion: A multi-stakeholder perspective on peer volunteering initiatives

Abstract Background Citizens who contribute as volunteers and peer mentors within a community are important assets that can be mobilised to improve health and wellbeing. In order to optimise the contribution of peer-volunteers to active ageing initiatives, we need to understand their experiences and identify ways to support them in preparing for the role and overcoming potential challenges. Aim: This study synthesises the perspectives of a range of stakeholders involved in peer volunteering active ageing initiatives implemented in UK and provides an in-depth account of how such initiatives can effectively mobilise individuals as community assets. It draws on the experience of all actors involved in such initiatives, ranging from volunteers, recipients of volunteering actions, volunteer managers and volunteering service providers. Methods This evidence synthesis used qualitative data from (a) three studies focusing on the development (phase 1), feasibility trial evaluation (phase 2) and community roll-out (phase 3) of ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged), a peer volunteering active ageing intervention, alongside (b) the experiences of third sector organisations in providing peer volunteering programmes. Ten managers, 22 volunteers and 20 ACE participants were interviewed. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using framework analysis. Results Seven main themes including 33 higher and 22 lower order themes were identified: Motives; Benefits; Characteristics of peer volunteers; Challenges; Training needs; Recruitment; Successful strategies for maintenance. Altruism, changes in life circumstances, opportunities to reconnect with the community and personal fulfilment were the main reasons for volunteering. Volunteering was described as being personally rewarding, an avenue to acquire new skills and knowledge, and increased social connections and physical activity. Effective volunteers are committed, reliable, have a good sense of humour, good interpersonal skills and are able to relate to the participants. When pairing volunteers with participants, clarity of role, level of time commitment, shared interests and geographical proximity are worth considering. Conclusions Successful implementation of peer-volunteering initiatives requires the use of appropriate recruitment routes, easy joining procedures, provision of ongoing support, good communication across all stakeholders, feedback and recognition of effort and a dedicated team to build resilience and provide volunteers with administrative support.

Value Drivers Analysis of For-Profit Social Enterprise (Case: People of Happiness)

People of Happiness (POH) is a social enterprise lifestyle apparel brand. The brand is socially conscious but also provides gender-neutral and unique products. It focuses on spreading happiness through its apparel where they work with small local communities and businesses to manufacture its products. The experience of happiness is the core value of POH. However, happiness and mental wellness are hard to measure, and defined differently for each person. There is a need to ensure that POH assumptions and hypotheses are validated to nail the business model. The research aims to uncover the hidden needs of customers related to their happiness and understand the value drivers. During the preliminary exploratory study and descriptive research through literature studies and interviews, it is known that people chase a bigger need of being self-actualized with the top characteristics is having a good sense of humor, enjoying meaningful friendship, getting creative, and being grateful. To prepare the solutions, The 5 Whys Method and AHP were conducted. The findings indicate that the countermeasures for customers' jobs, namely, features are separated into 3, which are to be a brand that gives a fun-loving community, shares content to learn something new, and spreads good news through charities. This study also tested the three features in the form of insight test analytics in which the result would validate the value drivers.
 By researching the pain and solution of customers, it becomes validated that the best feature that gets the attention of customers and the willingness to pay comes from the feature of POH if it becomes a medium to learn something new which can be delivered through both online and offline activities. The outcome of this study is also a social business model canvas that continuously innovates its model to adapt to the ever-changing environment around it, as the world is shifting to a healthier lifestyle and more focus on mental health, the social innovation of POH differentiates the company from other related brands.

Scientific rigor and attention to values. Memory of Alessandro Liberati.

The author describes the personality of Alessandro Liberati - an Italian doctor and researcher - ten years after his death: a competent, kind person with a good sense of humor. The take-home message is that it is worth engaging in the institutions in which we work throughout our lives and that the improvement of individual health conditions and public health go through daily work capable of combining values and the best scientific evidence available.

Effective and innovative teaching methods in psychiatry for the medical undergraduates in South India: An exploratory study of teachers' and students' perspectives.

Effective teaching methods are important in psychiatry. Previous studies have focused on the assessment of students about the effective teaching methods but not on a self-assessment by teachers. Primary objective is to evaluate the teachers' and students' perspectives of effective teaching methods in psychiatry for medical undergraduates. Secondary objectives include assessment of the concordance of each item and exploring innovative teaching methods. A cross-sectional study design used in teachers and medical students from St. John's Medical College, Bangalore (India). A modified teachers and medical students perspectives of effective psychiatry teaching methods were used. Differences in continuous variable assessed with independent sample-test and categorical variables with Chi-square test. The Domain scores were divided into tertiles and the highest and lowest tertiles were analyzed. Both students and teachers had high perspectives on most of the teaching methods. Differences were found in items such as "using multimedia slide effectively," "good sense of humor while teaching," "presentation summarizes the key points," and "presentation links ideas effectively." Role play-based and live/simulated patient-based teachings were reported most frequently by both. Significantly, a higher proportion of the 6th term students and a lesser proportion of teachers were associated with the lowest tertiles for Domain 1, 2, and 3. Significantly, increased number of 8th term students were found in the higher tertiles in Domain 3. These findings have practical implications in identifying the gaps in effective teaching methods by the teachers. Teachers can improve their teaching methods by upgrading their presentation skills, employing new and innovative teaching skills.

No news, no excitement, no creativity: Moderating roles of adaptive humour and proactivity

When employees believe that organizational authorities are engaged in unfair information provision, it might evoke some negative behavioural responses, like diminished creativity. But when and why are such responses more likely? To answer these questions, the current study investigates the mediating role of job dissatisfaction in the relationship between unfair organizational information provision and creative behaviour, as well as the moderating roles of employees' own adaptive humour and proactivity. Survey data, collected from employees who operate in the oil and gas sector, reveal that employees' convictions that organizational leaders are not open in their communication can prompt them to avoid creative work activities, because these employees become unhappy with their jobs. This mediating role of job dissatisfaction is less salient if they have a good sense of humour and like to take initiative though. Organizations therefore should take these findings as a relevant caution: Lack of excitement about their jobs, as informed by organizational information deficiencies, can make employees complacent. To address this potentially negative outcome, organizations might help employees leverage their own valuable personal resources.

\u201cCould you give us an idea on what we are all doing here?\u201d the Patient Voice in Cancer Research (PVCR) starting the journey of involvement in Ireland

BackgroundInvolving patients and their carers in research has become more common, as funders demand evidence of involvement. The ‘Patient Voice in Cancer Research’ (PVCR) is an initiative led by University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland. It encourages and enables people affected by cancer, and their families to become involved in shaping and informing the future of cancer research across the island of Ireland. Its aim is to identify the questions and needs that matter most to (i) people living with a cancer diagnosis, and (ii) those most likely to improve the relevance of cancer research. The initiative commenced in April 2016.MethodsThis paper presents a reflective case study of our journey thus far. We outline three key stages of the initiative and share what we have learnt. At the core of PVCR, is a focus on building long-term relationships.ResultsWe have developed over time an inclusive initiative that is built on trust and respect for everyone’s contributions. This work is grounded on collegiality, mixed with a good sense of humour and friendship.ConclusionThe development of PVCR has taken time and investment. The benefits and impact of undertaking this work have been immensely rewarding and now require significant focus as we enhance cancer research across the island of Ireland.

Mobilising people as assets for active ageing promotion: a multi-stakeholder perspective on peer volunteering initiatives

BackgroundSuccessful peer volunteering is central to many community-based, active ageing initiatives. This study synthesises the perspectives of a range of stakeholders involved in peer volunteering initiatives and provides recommendations as to how peer volunteers can be effectively mobilised as community assets.MethodsAn evidence synthesis of qualitative data from (a) the evaluation of ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged), a feasibility trial of a peer volunteering active ageing intervention, and (b) interviews with volunteers and managers of third sector organisations providing peer volunteering programmes. Data were analysed using directed content analysis.ResultsTen managers, 22 volunteers and 20 ACE participants were interviewed. The analysis identified six main themes, 33 higher and 22 sub themes. Main themes were: (i) Motives, (ii) Benefits, (iii) Skills and Characteristics, (iv) Challenges, (v) Training Needs, (vi) Recruitment and Retention. Altruism, changes in life circumstances, opportunities to reconnect with the community and personal fulfilment were the main reasons for volunteering. Volunteering was described as being personally rewarding, an avenue to acquire new skills and knowledge, and an opportunity for increased social connections and physical activity. Good peer volunteers are committed, reliable, have a good sense of humour, good interpersonal skills and are able to relate to participants. When pairing volunteers with participants, shared interests and geographical proximity are important to consider. Clarity of role, level of time commitment, regular feedback, recognition of effort and strong networks for on-going support are important strategies to facilitate volunteer retention.ConclusionsThe findings of this study support the value of peer volunteering as a strategy for mobilising community assets in promoting active ageing. To ensure success and longevity, these schemes require appropriate funding and efficient administrative support.

“If we don’t quarrel, we joke”: Emic perspectives on Belarusian families’ humorous folklore

Abstract The paper discusses Belarusian couples’ reflections on the role of humorous folklore in their daily family interactions. The interviewees generally regarded being humorous as a positive feature and identified (explicitly or implicitly) several functions of humor, such as framing group boundaries, offering criticism, and sharing ideas that would otherwise be difficult to communicate. A recurring distinction evoked by respondents was between “good” (benevolent) and “bad” (offensive) humor. However, interviews also revealed that the actual perception of humor, especially in the form of mocking and teasing, can be very context-specific, and the boundary between aggression and playfulness is not always clear-cut. The paper explores this ambiguity by examining self-reported instances of mocking and teasing, whereupon the producer and the recipient of humor need to resolve the tension between “having a good sense of humor” and using humor in an offensive or aggressive way. The couples’ attitudes towards family humor are discussed within the broader context of the value of humor in modern society. The paper also reflects on the limitations of using the interview as a data collection method for studying family humor.

Gerhard Giebisch (1927–2020): A Leader in Kidney Physiology

Gerhard Giebisch (1927–2020): A Leader in Kidney Physiology

EDILBERTO M. JOSE, MD (1946 - 2019) Otorhinolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgeon, Mentor, Friend

Dr. Ed Jose is (and will always be) my best friend --- my mentor, guidance counselor and the “kuya” that I never had. I would like to share with you his two constant reminders to me which will make us know, understand and appreciate him more
 Very few people can handle power.
 He was a prime example of “not seeking any position but rather the position seeking him.” He was Chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital (UPPGH) and at the same time President of the Philippine Society of OtorhinolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery. He also became Chairman of the Philippine Board of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. At one point, he was also Assistant Director for Health Operations of UP-PGH. Committed to his positions, Dr. Jose remained humble and unassuming. He may appear “suplado” but he was always willing to help in whatever way possible. He was quite flexible believing that “rules can be bent” if it was the right thing to do at the time. One of his favorite songs was “Both Sides Now” and indeed, he was always fair when very important decisions were made.
 Simplify…Simplify…Simplify…
 This explains why his dedication was unwavering. Dr. Ed focused on three important aspects of his life: family, clinical practice and ORL training.
 Married to a pathologist (Dr. Rebecca Tongco-Jose) who passed away three years ago, his primary concern up to the end were his sons Noel and Ian. His world revolved around his family.
 The University of the Philippines (UP) was his way of life where he obtained his secondary, college and medical education. He took his residency at UP-PGH and served as chief resident on his senior year. Upon his return from Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at the Royal Nose, Throat and Ear Hospital in England, he started teaching and training residents at UP-PGH … and never stopped even after retirement. Fortunately for all the residents and even young consultants in UP-PGH, his clinic was just across Taft Avenue — so he was forever ON CALL especially during difficult and complicated surgeries. Papa Ed’s presence in the OR was a “confidence booster” for all of us. A true head and neck surgeon who did sharp dissection with bravado, the “thyroid and parotid expert,” the “surgeon’s surgeon” — Daddy Joe was very decisive and pragmatic in the management of cases. He had numerous patients and surgeries, always ready with an alternate case, and was also known as the “extension king” of UP-PGH. He was a silent worker but a very witty colleague. He was abreast of all the developments in the field of ORL. In fact, it was during his term as PSO-HNS President that the First PSO-HNS Clinical Practice Guidelines were developed and disseminated. Proof of his dedication to ORL training was his serving as director of the PBO-HNS until his demise. He made it a point to attend all the meetings, workshops, accreditation visits and other related activities (actually missing out on some social obligations). He was also ON CALL when other directors were not available.
 Dr. Jose was very religious, a practicing Roman Catholic and a devotee of Our Lady of Manaoag. He never failed to pray before seeing a patient and commencing surgery.
 He may seem grumpy but having known him for 35 years, he can be very playful with a very good sense of humor. Recognized as the FPJ of ORL, he would occasionally boast of his female admirers. He declared to our family that our grandson was his “adopted apo” and he had a “pasalubong only for Teo” every time he went on an accreditation visit. He was a voracious reader and a lover of history. Dr. Ed Jose was a simple man. His only luxury was collecting cars and watches.
 The last time I saw DJ (that is how our family calls him) prior to his hospitalization was significant because my mentor came to my clinic in Quezon City to consult me regarding his ear problem. True to form, I ended up consulting him for my nasal complaint.
 It will not only be I who will miss Dr. Ed Jose and his signature laughter…the entire ORL community will miss their Papa Ed/Daddy Joe. He will forever remain as an inspiration and role model for any Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon.

Views of students on qualities expected of their lecturers: a case study of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo city, Nigeria.

Although the assessment of teachers by students has been introduced into tertiary educational development in Nigeria, very limited information exists on students’ expectations of their teachers. We investigated this component among a cohort of newly admitted students at the University of Medical Sciences in Ondo State, South-West Nigeria. This was a descriptive quantitative study consisting of a community-interactive session with students at the 100 and 200 levels of the University. Three hundred (300) students participated in the session. We first explained the purpose of the study. Thereafter, the students individually completed a semi-structured questionnaire that elicited information on their views on the qualities they expected of their lecturers. The results were analyzed quantitatively with SPSS version 21. Of the 300 students, 204 (64.0%) completed the questionnaire. Friendliness and congeniality (46.1%), good classroom management (38.7%), good sense of humor (36.3%), good communication skills (33.3%) and expertise (32.8%) were the five most desirable qualities of good lecturers listed by the students. By contrast, the five qualities which rated lowest in the assessment were equity (4.4%), mentoring capacity (4.9%), enthusiasm (6.9%), encouraging students to succeed (7.8%) and approachability (8.3%). We conclude that students at the University of Medical Sciences look out for personal social relationships with their teachers during curricular delivery. We recommend that approaches to address these concerns should be incorporated into the design of training programs for teachers and in protocols for students’ evaluation of teachers in this university and others in similar circumstances.