Inquiry Into Research Articles

“Making for Others”: A Creative Inquiry Into Understanding Older Men’s Motivations for Making

The do-it-yourself (DIY) and maker cultures have expanded into older adult communities and shown to bring a strong agency and well-being outcomes. Looking into well-established spaces, where older adults have engaged in making over a longer period, can provide an insight into the sustained motivations and benefits of making for older adults. Men’s sheds represent a great opportunity in this regard, as they are open, community spaces where retired, older men engage in woodworking, metalworking and other craft-based activities. We involved nine men’s shed members in a creative inquiry where a “probe kit” consisting of recycled timber and wooden materials was provided. The participants were asked to create an artifact from the kit for someone other than themselves. We interviewed them once they completed their projects and qualitatively analyzed their design process. Our findings show that older men’s involvement in making is driven by the ethos of “making for others” and can be seen across three themes: (1) creative expressions; (2) memories and social connections; and (3) practical needs. We unpack these themes in the paper and discuss factors that can play an important role when engaging with older adults.

Unveiling Linguistic Awareness: A Narrative Inquiry Into A Teacher’s Experiences In EFL Classrooms

Unveiling Linguistic Awareness: A Narrative Inquiry Into A Teacher’s Experiences In EFL Classrooms

A Review of the Quality of Physical Health Care Provided to Adult Patients Admitted to Mental Health Inpatient Settings Across East and Central North Wales in Line With the National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) Recommendations

A Review of the Quality of Physical Health Care Provided to Adult Patients Admitted to Mental Health Inpatient Settings Across East and Central North Wales in Line With the National Confidential Enquiry Into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) Recommendations

Trends in Maternal Mortality From Obstetric Hemorrhage in France: 15 Years of Confidential Enquiry Into Maternal Deaths.

The aim of this study was to assess temporal trends in incidence and underlying causes of maternal deaths from obstetric hemorrhage in France and to describe clinical care before and after implementation of the first national guidelines published in 2004 and updated in 2014. Data from all hemorrhage-related maternal deaths between 2001 and 2015 were extracted from the French Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths. We compared the maternal mortality ratio (MMR), cause of obstetric hemorrhage, and death preventability by triennium. Critical care, transfusion, and obstetric management among women who died were described for 2001 to 2003 and 2013 to 2015. The MMR from obstetric hemorrhage significantly decreased over time from 2.3 of 100,000 livebirths (54 of 2,391,551) in 2001 to 2003 to 0.8 of 100,000 livebirths (19 of 2,412,720) in 2013 to 2015. In 2001 to 2003, uterine atony accounted for 50% (27 of 54) of maternal deaths vs 21% (4 of 19) in 2013 to 2015. As compared to 2001 to 2003, an increased proportion of women had hemodynamic continuous monitoring in 2013 to 2015 (30%, 9 of 30, vs 47%, 8 of 18) and received vasopressor infusion therapy (57%, 17 of 30, vs 72%, 13 of 18), and a smaller proportion was extubated during active hemorrhage (17%, 5 of 30, vs 0 of 18). Transfusion therapy was initiated more frequently and earlier in 2013 to 2015 (71 vs 58 minutes). In 2013 to 2015, 88% of maternal deaths due to hemorrhage remained preventable. The main identified improvable care factors were related to delays in diagnosis and surgical management, particularly after cesarean delivery. Maternal mortality by obstetric hemorrhage decreased dramatically in France between 2001 and 2015, particularly mortality due to uterine atony. Among women who died, we detected fewer instances of substandard transfusion management or critical care. Nevertheless, opportunities for improvement were observed in most of the recent cases.

Perspectives and discourses on teaching evaluations in a South African university

ABSTRACT The paper reports on a study that explored selected lecturers’ perspectives and discourses on a university's Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) policy in South Africa; particularly what the policy prioritised in terms of purpose and evaluation processes. It also reports on the lecturers’ reflections on the additional questions they included in the self-designed evaluation tools. A questionnaire, informal group conversations, and extended observations were used to collect data, and Latour (2005). Reassembling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network Theory. Oxford University Press and Latour (2013). An Inquiry Into Modes of Existence. Translated by C. Porter. London: Harvard University Press works helped make sense of the lecturers’ perspectives and discourses. Findings indicate a partial grasp of what the SET policy promotes. Lecturers’ understanding seemed to emphasise teaching evaluations’ professional development and accountability functions. Little attention was paid to the context in which teaching and learning occurred. The conclusion suggests ways in which the guidance given to lecturers could be improved to help them understand and work more effectively with their university’s SET policy.

Translating Inquiry Into Clinical Practice: Opportunities and Barriers for Oncology Nursing.

As our scientists, researchers, and evidence-based practitioners continue to conduct multiple forms of inquiry including research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement studies, the corpus of literature is in.

Creating Culture of Thinking in Language Classrooms: An Interpretive Inquiry Into Saudi University EFL Instructors’ Beliefs and Practices

Guided by sociocultural theory (SCT) perspectives, this mixed-methods study investigated Saudi university EFL instructors' beliefs and teaching practices regarding the creation of culture of thinking (CoT) in language skills classrooms, and the factors affecting this process. Research data were gathered from 169 EFL university instructors through a self-report questionnaire. Among the participants, 12 instructors participated in a semi-structured interview. Additionally, classroom observations were conducted in seven classrooms. Questionnaire data were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics while interview and classroom observation data were analyzed qualitatively. Instructors’ beliefs were examined in terms of their conceptions of thinking skills, and their perceptions of the importance of creating and sustaining a CoT in EFL classrooms. Their beliefs and reported practices were then compared to their actual classroom practices. Data analysis revealed several key findings. Firstly, there was an obvious incongruence between instructors' stated beliefs, reported practices, and actual classroom teaching practices. Though most instructors were favorable toward the CoT, they did not apply it to their classrooms. Secondly, several factors were identified to have mediated instructors' beliefs and practices pertaining to the CoT. These factors were related to cultural values (e.g., individual thinking, obedience, and respect for adults) as well as institutional and classroom contexts (e.g., workload, examination system, students’ thinking habits, and language proficiency). Finally, instructors lacked the strategies necessary to effectively implement CoT. Based on these findings, pedagogical implications and future research studies are proposed.

Well-Being Literacy in the Academic Landscape: Trioethnographic Inquiry Into Scholarly Writing

Writing well and being well as academic writers is rarely spoken about, often hidden, and at times evaded. We believe that developing, maintaining, and growing well-being literacy not only engages the act but also allows awareness, reflection, and metacognitive thinking that enable mindful writing for well-being. Well-being literacy, the capacity to understand and employ well-being language for personal, collective, and global well-being, intrigues us. It encompasses nurturing, sustaining, and safeguarding well-being for individuals, groups, and systems to thrive. As scholars delving into well-being literacy, we, a diverse collective from across higher education career trajectories, investigate its role in scholarly writing and our academic realities. Our focus lies in unraveling the paradoxes inherent in higher education, particularly as researchers and writers. In this paper, we examine our own stories as a trioethnography and the impact of our writing practices on our own professional and personal lives. By doing so, we reveal the place of vulnerability, relationships, and meaning in who we are and are becoming as academic scholars. Guiding principles are shared with peers and colleagues in how they might cultivate writing practices while valuing and embodying well-being in the higher education space.

A Two-Phase Qualitative Enquiry Into Storytelling's Potential to Support Palliative Care Patient-Led Change, Using a Systematic Review Approach.

A terminal diagnosis can diminish an individual's sense of agency and identity. Leading change appears to restore a sense of agential self. The first phase of this literature review explores factors influencing patient-led change across the palliative care ecosystem. The second phase illuminates how storytelling can support palliative care patients in leading ecosystem-wide change. 35 studies were identified in Phase 1 and 36 in Phase 2. This research highlights the need to situate patient leadership activity within a palliative care ecosystem to understand factors likely to support or hinder patient leadership activity within it. The evidence indicates the potential use of storytelling to support patients with a life-limiting illness to lead change across the palliative care ecosystem. This challenges current conceptualisations of such patients and offers them instead as an additional source of palliative care support.

An Inquiry Into Small Go Boards for Go Beginner Education

This study examines the educational benefits and challenges of using small Go boards to teach beginners. Through a thematic analysis of interviews with 13 experienced Go teachers, it discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and practical strategies for integrating small boards into Go education. It emphasizes how small boards make the game more accessible and less intimidating, promoting a quicker understanding of basic rules and enjoyment in the learning process. While noting great benefits such as increased engagement and simplified teaching, the study also acknowledges challenges like limited strategic development and the lack of teaching materials and guidelines regarding transitioning to the 19x19 board. The research contributes to a better understanding of effective approaches to introducing beginners to the game of Go in a more straightforward and enjoyable manner.

Inquiry Into Cistercian Wealth Contribution – Agile Principles in the Cistercian Order

Inquiry Into Cistercian Wealth Contribution – Agile Principles in the Cistercian Order

ETSI As a Case Study of Organizational Resilience in Standard Setting: an Empirical Inquiry Into Strategies That Ensure Thriving Despite Organizational Challenges

ETSI As a Case Study of Organizational Resilience in Standard Setting: an Empirical Inquiry Into Strategies That Ensure Thriving Despite Organizational Challenges

Using a Practical Measure to Support Inquiry Into Professional Development Facilitation

Despite the complexity of facilitating professional development (PD) and growing attention to supporting facilitators, few tools exist for facilitators to engage in ongoing inquiry into their practice. In this article, we offer a practical measure, the Collaborative Professional Development Survey (CPDS), designed to provide facilitators with information about teachers’ perceptions of aspects of the PD learning environment that research indicates matter for teachers’ opportunities to learn. We illustrate how facilitators used the CPDS to support their collective inquiry into facilitation. We also illustrate the social processes that appeared to enable facilitators’ productive use of the CPDS, including a routine to analyze the resulting data, and the orientations that underpinned their analysis. We discuss implications for facilitators’ use of the CPDS.

The Inquiry Into the Causes of Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases in Early Reproductive Age Women

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a clinical syndrome of the female reproductive tract characterized by inflammation of the endometrium, fallopian tubes, or peritoneum. PID occurs when microorganisms ascend from the vagina or cervix to the fallopian tubes and other upper genital tract structures. PID can result from untreated bacterial infections, including chlamydia and gonorrhea, and can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain.

Narrative Inquiry Into Postsecondary Transition Outcomes for Young Adults With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Abstract Date Presented 04/22/2023 Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) struggle with community integration, yet little qualitative data explore their experiences. This mixed-media narrative inquiry explored postsecondary transition outcomes in comic books via critical disability theory. The seven narratives revealed that transition began earlier than anticipated, bullying and paternalism were endemic, sexuality was ignored, and poor team communication impaired adult role assumption. Ultimately, narratives empowered collaborators to guide their own futures. Primary Author and Speaker: Eric Sarrett

Decision Making in Outbound Incentive Travel for Indian Corporates: A Qualitative Inquiry Into Key Factors and Influences

Objective: This study aims to explore the factors and influences shaping decision-making in outbound incentive travel for Indian corporates, with a specific focus on the collaborative relationships among Destination Management Companies (DMCs), Incentive Planners, and corporate clients. The research problem centers on understanding the dynamics and key elements that drive decision-making processes in this context. Theoretical framework: The research is grounded in the widely recognized PESTEL model, which encompasses Political, Economic, Sociocultural, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors. This theoretical framework provides a comprehensive lens to categorize and analyze the various factors and influences that impact decision-making in outbound incentive travel. Furthermore, a modified P2ESTEL model is proposed to enhance the understanding of how these factors specifically shape travel planning and decision-making. Method: To achieve the research objectives, a qualitative research design was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with industry experts, including Incentive Planners and Destination Management Companies (DMCs), who possess extensive knowledge and experience in outbound incentive travel. Thematic analysis was applied to the interview data to identify key themes and subthemes, offering valuable insights into the decision-making processes and the factors that play significant roles. For data coding and representation MAXQDA software was utilized. Results and conclusion: The study identified several key factors and influences that shape decision-making in outbound incentive travel for Indian corporates. These include destination attractiveness, travel experience, participant preferences, organizational goals, competition, and market trends. The modified P2ESTEL model provided a comprehensive framework for understanding the specific impact of these factors on decision-making. Implications of the research: This study has important implications for decision-making strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and the effectiveness of outbound incentive travel initiatives for Indian corporates. By considering the identified factors and influences, decision-makers can make more informed choices that align with their organizational goals, create more rewarding travel experiences for participants, and stay competitive in the market. Originality/value: This study contributes to the emerging literature on decision-making in outbound incentive travel for Indian corporates by providing a nuanced and in-depth understanding of the factors and influences involved. The proposed modified P2ESTEL model offers a novel approach for analyzing and comprehending the complexities of decision-making in this context. The findings of this study hold academic significance and practical value for professionals involved in outbound incentive travel planning and management.

Emotional Constituent of Rhetorical Questions (Based on the Lyrics of English Songs)

The article deals with rhetorical questions whose importance is evaluated, while interpreting the speaker’s psychological and emotional state. The author of the article offers theories about this grammatical unit, provided by foreign linguists. The theoretical aspects are supported with the examples from English songs of two long-plays A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships (2018) and Notes On A Conditional Form (2020), performed by the band The 1975. While writing lyrics, the author of the songs uses this or that type of rhetorical questions: the ones connected to the communicative function of preference (preference structure) or to the one of favour; either positive or negative rhetorical questions; or the questions starting with why question-word (wh-question). It is the diversity of emotions he wants to present to the audience that determines the author’s choice. Rhetorical questions help to realize the correlation of the author’s choice of a definite rhetorical question to the emotions of this very author.

Supplemental Material for Serial Indirect Effects From Childhood Maltreatment to Adult Chronic Health Conditions Through Contemporary Family Relationships and Mental Health Problems: Inquiry Into Sleep Disturbances and Stress

Supplemental Material for Serial Indirect Effects From Childhood Maltreatment to Adult Chronic Health Conditions Through Contemporary Family Relationships and Mental Health Problems: Inquiry Into Sleep Disturbances and Stress

Supplemental Material for Mental Health Therapy for Veterans With PTSD as a Family Affair: A Qualitative Inquiry Into How Family Support and Social Norms Influence Veteran Engagement in Care

Supplemental Material for Mental Health Therapy for Veterans With PTSD as a Family Affair: A Qualitative Inquiry Into How Family Support and Social Norms Influence Veteran Engagement in Care

“You’re kind of considered like a leper”: A Narrative Inquiry Into How Significant Academic Struggles Impact Women Undergraduate Science Students’ Sense of Belonging at an Institution.

“You’re kind of considered like a leper”: A Narrative Inquiry Into How Significant Academic Struggles Impact Women Undergraduate Science Students’ Sense of Belonging at an Institution.