Partner Disciplines Research Articles

Историк в пространстве междисциплинарности: взгляд студентов

This article presents the results of a pilot study of research priorities and professional preferences of undergraduate history students at three Siberian classical universities (Tomsk, Novosibirsk and Omsk). As an analytical framework for the study, we chose (a) the processes of reformatting socio-humanitarian knowledge and expanding areas of cooperation between historians and representatives of different disciplines; (b) the generational approach as a new direction for historical science in studying the mechanisms of intergenerational transmission of corporate cultures and identities. The data were collected by a questionnaire. To analyze the data from 165 respondents, a specialized application package IBM SPSS StatisticsBase and methods of mathematical statistics were used (descriptive statistics, parametric and non-parametric tests, one-way analysis of variance, correlation and factor analysis). The results of the study are described in two sections. The first section shows that the growing interest in the research activities of historians of the zoomer generation is not accompanied by an expansion of partner disciplines and, for example, interaction with IT is on the periphery of their preferences. The data analysis revealed differences between junior and senior students in their image of a “collective project” due to the distance learning format widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic, and gave the assumption on the continuing influence of the “Soviet scientific component” in the university socialization of historians. The second section presents students’ understanding of the connection between “society” and a “historian”, which is characterized by the majority of respondents as limiting their personal employment opportunities in the Siberian region and beyond. This allows us to state the high interest of students in acquiring research and social competencies through participation in interdisciplinary projects and explain the reasons for the discrepancies between their expectations and the actual practices of implementing such scientific interactions. In conclusion, the prospects for the participation of history students in projects to create online resources of a humanitarian nature are characterized, and a typology of groups focused on experimental, programmatic and situational interdisciplinary cooperation is presented.

Statistics Training in Library Science: Comparing Approaches in Library and Information Science to Sociology Graduate Programs

Library and information science (LIS) research is becoming more quantitative. However, statistics is not extensively taught within LIS research methods courses, and statistics courses are uncommon within LIS programs. Previous research on statistics in LIS revealed that researchers have mainly relied on descriptive statistics in publications. This article argues that LIS’s partner disciplines, such as sociology, emphasize statistical training more so than do LIS programs at the master’s level. Sociology serves as an appropriate comparison to LIS because of its central status in the development of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and its relevance for library science. The author analyzed the curricular requirements of 109 master’s degree programs (47 sociology and 62 LIS programs) and 81 research methods syllabi (60 in sociology and 21 in LIS). The analysis of master’s in LIS (MLIS) and sociology MA curricula revealed that MLIS students took 0.6 research methods courses while sociology MA students took 2.7 methods courses. LIS programs typically required one methods course, whereas sociology MA programs required three. LIS methods courses spent on average 19% of instructional time on statistics, whereas 64% of sociology MA programs’ instruction in methods focused on statistical analysis. 86% of LIS research methods courses covered descriptive statistics and only 38% of LIS courses discussed inferential statistics. Statistical training in LIS programs remains limited. LIS departments could approach statistical training as sociology has done by teaching inferential statistics and other advanced techniques. Thereafter, information professionals can publish more widely and provide improved research support.

Opportunities for Change in the First Two Years of College Mathematics

This is a survey of the developments in the first two years of undergraduate mathematics, beginning in the early 1950s and continuing up to the present. It documents the repeated efforts at making this instruction relevant to the partner disciplines, especially Biology, and describes the challenges for the future.

Reenvisioning Christian Ethics: An Introduction and Invitation

This article by the guest editor introduces the theme of this special issue of Religions, reveals some of his underlying convictions and assumptions regarding the task of reenvisioning Christian ethics, and introduces each of the eight articles in this collection. Rather than a discipline, Christian ethics might more accurately be described as a field of scholarly endeavor engaging a range of partner disciplines. Each contributor was invited to offer a distinct perspective on this task, contributing to a collective reenvisioning of the field. The guest editor describes his underlying convictions, that the task of reenvisioning Christian ethics is real, perspectival, dialogical, collaborative, and purposeful. Correspondingly, he sees the task as awe-filled, discerning, responsive, participatory, and hopeful. Envisioned is a confluence of intersectional, interdisciplinary, and intercultural approaches expanding beyond the academy and even beyond the Christian in order to partner with all members of global society for the common good, shared justice, and full flourishing of all of creation.

Argumentation: Building Students’ Capacity for Reasoning Essential to Learning Mathematics and Sciences

In this article we present the results of a study focused on engaging students in argumentation to support their growth as mathematical learners, which in turn strengthens their science learning experiences. We identify five argumentation categories that promote the learning of argumentation skills and enrich mathematical reasoning at the undergraduate level. Using these categories, we present and discuss rich learning tasks that meaningfully engage students in mathematical argumentation. In addition, these argumentation tasks support the development of students’ communication and critical thinking skills - all essential to learning in partner disciplines. Finally, recognizing that collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines is crucial to understand and address learning objectives beyond mathematics, we also present lessons learned from our successful interdisciplinary collaborations.

Revising General Education Math Courses with Partner Discipline Input

The authors describe working with partner disciplines during the process of updating mathematics courses for the general education quantitative literacy requirement. The conversations resulted in significant changes to the business calculus course and a rich listing of applications to be incorporated into the college algebra course from technical fields such as industrial design, exercise science, and building science.

Epidemiology of Figure Skating Injuries: A Review of the Literature.

Context:As the popularity and technical demands of figure skating increase, so will the number of athletes presenting with sport-related problems.Evidence Acquisition:Searches were performed across PubMed from 1980 to 2017. The keywords searched were skating, skaters, incidence, and injuries. The search was limited to English-language articles and human participants. Relevant articles were cross-referenced.Study Design:Clinical review.Level of Evidence:Level 5.Results:Previous studies suggest an increase in incidence of figure skating injuries from 1982 to 2003. When combining all disciplines of figure skating, there is a similar proportion of acute and overuse injuries. Within disciplines, overuse injuries appear to be more common in singles skating, while acute injuries are more common in pairs skating, ice dancing, and synchronized skating. Lower extremity injuries are more common than upper extremity injuries in all disciplines, and pairs skating accounts for the majority of upper extremity injuries. Ankle sprains are the most common skating injury, and patellar tendinitis is the most common overuse injury across all disciplines. Stress fractures are the most common overuse injury in female singles skaters.Conclusion:The predominance of overuse injuries in singles disciplines reflects their increasing technical difficulty, with more difficult jumps and longer training hours. Partner disciplines are more likely to involve acute injuries and upper extremity injuries due to high-risk throws and lifts. Emphasis should be placed on properly fitting skating boots, intrinsic foot and ankle strengthening, and lower extremity flexibility, which may prevent many of the common lower extremity and back injuries in figure skating.

The Future of Health Behavior Research and Training: A Modified Delphi Study

The purpose of the current study is to assess (1) health behavior researchers’ opinions on significant new foci emerging over the next 20 years, (2) disciplines that can serve as important partners, and (3) adjustments needed for doctoral training programs to prepare researchers for emerging trends. A two-wave modified Delphi procedure was employed to assess opinions and perspectives of current health behaviors researchers. Participants were recruited through email invitations sent to the membership listserv of the American Academy of Health Behavior. In Wave I, respondents generated up to three ideas for each of four prompts: (1) the biggest game changers in health behavior research, (2) the disciplines most important to partner with, and (3) what should be added or (4) removed from doctoral training programs. In Wave II, participants rated the importance of each of the responses generated in the first wave. 39 and 48 people completed Waves I and II, respectively. Wave I yielded 46 respondent-generated items for the new foci, and 28 different partner disciplines. Respondents identified 47 topics not currently covered in health behavior Ph.D. programs, and 8 topics that should be removed from current Ph.D. programs. Seven new foci were endorsed by 80% or more of the respondents, including studying cultures of illness and health, as well as better operationalization of social-ecological models. Seven disciplines were seen as essential partners by at least two-thirds of the respondents, including public health, biostatistics, and public policy. Five additions to doctoral programs were endorsed by 80% or more of the respondents, including stronger research skills, advanced statistical methods, writing, and evaluation. Years since earning a doctoral degree was negatively correlated with a number of suggested new foci, disciplines to partner with, and areas that should be added to health behavior Ph.D. programs. There was a high level of consensus about potential new foci in the field, focusing on population health, stronger scientific techniques, and more research training. There was less consensus on related disciplines’ potential, based on the respondents’ type of work and field. Overall, results have potential to shape doctoral training and preparation of future health behavior researchers.

Histopathologische Aspekte der pulmonalen Hypertonie

In pulmonary hypertension there is a discrepancy between the dramatic but unspecific clinical presentation and the remodeling of mostly only limited segments of the vascular compartment of pulmonary parenchyma. Clinical diagnosis relies for the most part on invasive procedures, such as right heart catheterization. Therefore, morphology can provide a reliable etiopathogenetic classification only in close cooperation with the clinical partner disciplines involved. Moreover, the histopathological approach requires intimate knowledge of the vascular anatomy of the lungs and assessment of the parenchyma to be able to diagnose pulmonary hypertension and differentiate between the various types.

Take a Stand Commentary: How Can Medical Anthropologists Contribute to Contemporary Conversations on “Illegal” Im/migration and Health?

Of the estimated 214 million people who have migrated from poorer to richer countries in search of a better life, between 20 and 30 million have migrated on an unauthorized, or "illegal," basis. All have health needs, or will in the future, yet most are denied health care available to citizens and authorized residents. To many, unauthorized im/migrants' exclusion intuitively "makes sense." As scholars of health, social justice, and human rights, we find this logic deeply flawed and are committed to advancing a constructive program of engaged critique. In this commentary, we call on medical anthropologists to claim an active role in reframing scholarly and public debate about this pressing global health issue. We outline four key theoretical issues and five action steps that will help us sharpen our research agenda and translate ourselves for colleagues in partner disciplines and for broader audiences engaged in policymaking, politics, public health, and clinical practice.

The state of mathematics education today: what happens in the math classroom

The article discusses the efforts that have been made over the last two decades to reform the mathematics curriculum to better serve the needs of partner disciplines such as economics.

ESPR uroradiology task force and ESUR paediatric working group: imaging and procedural recommendations in paediatric uroradiology, part III. Minutes of the ESPR uroradiology task force minisymposium on intravenous urography, uro-CT and MR-urography in childhood

The ESPR working groups have addressed intravenous urography (IVU), uro-CT and MR-urography (MRU) in childhood as the last in the series of recommendations for paediatric uroradiology. The aim of this process was again to standardise paediatric uroradiologic imaging and to reduce invasiveness and radiation dose. As for the existing recommendations, the new proposals are consensus-based because evidence is lacking, use and indications have changed, or approaches on how to perform the examination in children differ in the literature (MRU). As in the previous recommendations, a thorough review of the literature and existing guidelines and recommendations has been performed. The proposals were discussed within the group and with non-member experts and colleagues from other partner disciplines. These recommendations aim to serve as a quality measure in order to standardise the procedures and thus grant comparable good quality results throughout different institutions.

Mathematical Reasoning in Service Courses: Why Students Need Mathematical Modeling Problems

In this paper we argue that conventional mathematics word problems are not aligned with the typical learning goals and expectations partner disciplines, especially business, have in requiring that their students take mathematics courses. Using the taxonomy of educational objectives presented by Anderson and Krathwohl (2001) we show how mathematical modeling problems can be used to promote the needed alignment and contrast two examples to illustrate the differences. We then demonstrate how the more conventional word problem can be rewritten as a modeling problem. Sample assessment materials and instructional activities are included to support teachers in making the transition to the use of modeling problems.

Rearranging the Calculus Sequence to Better Serve Its Partner Disciplines

Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Additional informationNotes on contributorsBernd S. W. SchröderBERND S. W. SCHRÖDER earned a Ph.D. in probability theory and harmonic analysis at Kansas State University in 1992. His main field of mathematical research now is the theory of ordered sets, but he has also done work in graph theory, stochastic processes, and computer science. Since 1997 he has been active in engineering and science education, with significant contributions to the design of the six-course mathematics sequence in Louisiana Tech University's engineering and science curricula and to the sophomore year in the integrated engineering curriculum. He currently serves as the Edmondson/Crump Professor and program chair of the Program of Mathematics and Statistics at Louisiana Tech.

Rearranging the Calculus Sequence to Better Serve Its Partner Disciplines

Rearranging the Calculus Sequence to Better Serve Its Partner Disciplines