Principles Of Practice Research Articles

Developing international guidance to make impact assessment follow-up happen – reflections on an interactive design process

ABSTRACT To advance impact assessment (IA) practice worldwide the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) has long promoted and published a series of international best practice principles, including the recently revised best practice principles for IA follow-up. IA follow-up refers to any kind of undertaking that seeks to ‘understand the outcomes of projects or plans’ that have been subject to IA. To support the implementation of these principles worldwide, a global guidance document has been developed (published by IAIA in 2024). The aims of this paper are to report on the approach undertaken to this guidance, applying a Delphi method, and to reflect on the utility and learnings derived from the process. To this end, the method of reflexivity was utilised as well as consideration of the broader literature. Overall, applying the Delphi approach in combination with international workshops helped calibrate international guidance that will be meaningful to a broad audience and relevant for unlocking worldwide experience. A key learning was that establishing and communicating international guidance generates tension between detailed explanations relevant to specific contexts versus generalization and overview.

Psychometric Testing of the Cross-Culturally Adapted Thai Version of the Caregiver Self-Efficacy in Contributing to Patient Self-Care Scale in Caregivers of Patients With Chronic Illnesses.

To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Caregiver Self-Efficacy in Contributing to Patient Self-Care Scale (CSE-CSC). The CSE-CSC scale was developed congruently with the Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care of Patient with Chronic Illness Inventory (CC-SC-CII) to assess caregiver self-efficacy (CSE), the motivation factor of caregiving. Its applicability in Asian populations, including Thailand, was limited. Psychometric tests were guided by COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) principles. This included translating the English version into Thai, following the principles of good practice for the translation and cultural adaptation process for patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures. Nine nursing experts evaluated the content validity. The analysis included caregivers of patients with chronic conditions from 16 primary care centres in Thailand. We tested the structural validity using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and concurrent validity for CC-SC-CII-v2. We tested the scale's reliability with methods for multidimensional and unidimensional constructs, the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and measurement error variance. Kappa coefficient (k = 1.00) indicated the scale's excellent content validity. The final analysis included a total of 407 samples. The EFA with the first split-half subsample (n = 194) extracted a two-dimensional structure. One reflected CSE in Maintenance and Monitoring behaviour and another captured CSE in Management behaviour. CFA with the second split-half subsample (n = 213) and the overall sample (n = 407) supported the scale's bidimensional model with high factor loadings. Each dimension and the overall CSE-CSC scale positively correlated with each scale and the overall CC-SC-CII-v2. McDonald's ω and Cronbach's α (both ranged from 0.91-0.94) indicated excellent internal reliability. Test-retest reliability showed ICCs between 0.95 and 0.96. Measurement error yielded satisfactory results. Testing of the Thai CSE-CSC scale supported validity and reliability, indicating that the scale can apply to Thai caregivers. This scale can be used in clinical practice and research to evaluate CSE in contribution to patient self-care.

Perspective: Transcriptomics of Cryopreserved Cells

Cryopreservation is a well-known strategy to conserve genetic resources at ultra-low temperature. However, there is still limited knowledge on the cellular processes and molecular adjustments that allow cells to withstand the multiple stresses to which they are exposed during cryopreservation. To evaluate these processes, transcriptomics, the sub-discipline of omics that simultaneously examines mRNA transcripts formed by transcription from the genome, has been recently used. This article reviews recent scientific studies which use the basic principles of cryopreservation practices together with transcriptomics approaches, within the conceptual framework of cryobiomics. Moreover, the connections between factors that may be useful to optimize and validate approaches for mammalian or plant cell cryopreservation are also assessed. Transcriptomic applications are mainly performed with methods such as reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), simultaneous polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR), northern blot, microarray/biochip and gene expression analysis (SAGE). Transcriptomic technologies allow a global view of gene expression profiles of different mammalian or plant cell types to be obtained before and after cryopreservation under multiple stress conditions. For these processes, small amounts of RNA enable efficient transcriptomics analysis. Transcriptomic analysis of cryopreserved mammalian and plant cells provides a conceptual way to identify the genes and their relative alterations in transcriptional abundances together with non-coding RNAs involved in important pathways related to cell viability and proliferation during and after cryopreservation. Moreover, it greatly contributes to understanding of non-fatal cryodamage and related developmental disorders in cryopreserved mammalian oocytes and sperm. In addition, single cell transcriptomics has the potential to non-invasely monitor immune actions and to diagnose the stage of the inflammatory process in kidney. Finally, qRT-PCR and RNA-seq studies have also revealed that some transcription factors are effective at inducing cold tolerance in many plants by elevating the levels of soluble sugars, proline and unsaturated fatty acids in cells. Hence transcriptomics studies may also aid investigations of the main mechanisms behind the so-called 'cryo-recalcitrance' that is observed mostly in plant cells.

유학자의 덜어내는 마음공부 : 황덕길의 「일성도(日省圖)」의 교육적 의미

The purpose of this paper is to examine the meaning of “Ilseongdo(日省道)”, a diagramwritten by Hwang Deok-gil, a confucian scholar of the late Joseon Dynasty, to the present-day education. “Ilseongdo” was created for the purpose of educating students in the author’s later life. “Ilseongdo” was presented through the illustration of five sentences. It means to take out the unnecessary from the inner (thought), personal (learning, work), and relational (talk, relationship) aspects one’s in everyday life. And it deals with Gyeong(敬), which is the core principle of Confucian practice, as a practice of ‘reducing’ in daily life. Since the beginning of modern education, education, it has always placed importance solely ‘adding’ education. Thus, we have now come to think of only accumulating a lot of knowledge and achieving a lot of results through education. Current education has not been able to teach students the values of ‘emptying out’ and ‘resting’. Amid the numerous comparisons, conflicts, and competitions occurring in a hyper-connected society, education of ‘reducing’ suggested by Hwang Deok-gil in「Ilseongdo」comes to be meaningful. Before analyzing the contents of Ilsungdo, this paper examined the thought of Hwang Deok-gil on Gyeong(敬) It which follows the thought of Song Dynasty(宋)'s confucian and toe-gye(退溪) in Choseon Dynasty(朝 鮮), but is characterized by the fact that Gyeong(敬) is mainly discussed from a practical point of view. Hwang Deok-gil's Ilsungdo has originality that distinguishes it from previous scholars’s works in discussing Gyeong in daily life. It is a valid discussion in our daily life today, where the Confucian debate on the mind has disappeared.

EVALUATING THE LEARNING CURVE OF A NOVICE OPTOMETRY STUDENT IN SCLERAL LENS FITTING: A PROSPECTIVE QUANTITATIVE STUDY USING DELIBERATE PRACTICE AND CUMULATIVE SUMMATION (LC-CUSUM)

Background and Objective: To evaluate the learning curve of a novice optometry student in scleral lens fitting through deliberate practice and to objectively quantify the learning process using the LearningCurve-Cumulative Summation (LC-CUSUM) test, ensuring accurate and unbiased results. Method: The complexity of scleral contact lens fittings was assessed by categorizing subjects into regular and irregular cornea groups. A student enrolled in the Master of Optometry program conducted the fittings using a dedicated scleral lens record form (rubrics) designed to quantify the lens management approach. Prior to performing fittings independently, the student received four weeks of training from a contact lens expert, who also served as her guide for the study. This training period and the subsequent fittings were structured based on the principles of deliberate practice, with the student performing repeated diagnostic trials. A maximum of three diagnostic trials were performed for each subject to achieve the optimal fit. After each trial, the student completed a self-efficacy scale questionnaire to assess her perceived diffi-culty and clinical judgement skills, recording “FIRST trial scores” following the initial trial and ‘LAST trial scores’ after achieving the optimal fit. The guide consistently provided verbal feedback after each case throughout the fitting process as part of the deliberate practice methodology to enhance the student’s understanding of the fitting procedure while keeping the scores confidential to ensure unbiased self-as-sessment. Following the complete supervision of the fitting procedure, the guide evaluated the student’s clinical skills using a specially designed observation scale questionnaire, referred to as the ‘GUIDE scores.’ A seven-point Likert scale was used to rate the judgement for both the self-efficacy scale and observation scale questionnaire. The student’s LAST trial scores were subsequently compared with the GUIDE scores. Results: A total of 80 scleral lens fittings were evaluated. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) demonstrated excellent agreement between student-reported self-efficacy scores and guide-reported observation scores. The difference in self-efficacy scores between the initial and final lens fittings was statistically significant (p < 0.05), as determined by the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The Learning Curve-Cumulative Summation (LC-CUSUM) chart revealed that learning stabilized after 26 fittings, marking a consolidation phase where minimal further improvement was observed beyond this point, and additional practice primarily helped to maintain proficiency. The average number of trials required per eye was higher in patients with irregular corneas than those with regular corneas. Conclusion: This study evaluated the learning curve of a novice optometry student in scleral lens fitting through deliberate practice, utilizing the LC-CUSUM test to quantify progress and assess skill acquisition objectively. Proficiency was achieved after 26 fittings, with additional trials needed for irregular corneas, underscoring the influence of patient characteristics on learning. These findings emphasize the importance of structured training, personalized feedback, and self-assessment in developing clinical competence. The insights contribute to advancing education and research in contact lens science by providing practical guid-ance for designing effective programs focused on planning, teaching, and learning about scleral lens fittings.

Academic journal website from the user’s perspective

Professional community recommendations on the content of academic journal websites mostly include criteria for indexing in databases, however these recommendations do not consider the authors’ and reviewers’ perspective on the website contents and design. To address this, we analyzed these recommendations through a survey of 198 Russian academic journal authors and reviewers, using a continuous sampling technique. The survey took place in April and May 2024. The questionnaire was based on the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing by COPE, DOAJ etc. The survey also focused on the journal website content, design, mobile version, and publication strategy of academic journal website users. We analyzed the survey results for two partially overlapping sets of authors who published in journals indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, Scopus, and Russian Citation Science Index Core, or in journals listed by the Higher Attestation Commission of Russian Federation. The study revealed that both COPE’s recommendations and users of academic websites value information regarding aims and scope of the journal, copyright fees, review policies, timelines for the editorial and publication process, and licensing. However, Russian authors and reviewers put less emphasis on website sections that address ethical principles and authorship criteria. They prioritize having an online editorial office, security certification, scientific journal indexing and abstracting information, additional educational materials, and the ability to customize the website for devices with different screen sizes. We also discuss the importance of HTML meta tags for promoting the journal’s website. The findings of the research may contribute to promotion of Russian academic journals in international databases, improve the efficiency of communication between authors, reviewers and editors, and develop a set of recommendations that complement international publishing conventions.

Study tours as strategy in building multi-level public health system transformation in Ukraine (UA)

Abstract With 14 million Ukrainians in need of psychological aid (UNDP) and a strained health system, UA urgently requires mental health and psychological support services (MHPSS). As a TA partner on the USAID funded Public Health System Recovery and Resilience project in UA, the Philadelphia (PHL) team supports capacity building for population-based MHPSS at the community level with a study tour strategy. Such approaches apply to other countries interested in remodeling public health systems. The strategy aims to advance community based MHPSS through in person tours in PHL with remote follow up to stimulate vision, exchange ideas and accelerate action among governmental, community, and academic partners. The study tours presented overviews on health policy, system development, program services delivered to children and adults, community interventions, and workforce development of professionals and paraprofessionals. All included the foundational principles of trauma-informed practice. The June 2023 tour hosted 11 decision makers and regional officials who embraced the vision for system development and endorsed further engagement. The December 2023 tour hosted 13 practitioners and coordinators of health and social services to observe community programs. Results include development of PHL NGOs and UA social service hub partnerships to implement train the trainer programs for peers/people with lived experience and for mural arts programs to promote community engagement and empowerment. The September 2024 tour involves university partners from nursing, social work and psychology and PHL counterparts to strengthen curricula to include mental health competencies, support faculty development with potential for collaborative research and student exchange, and design post-graduate continuing education courses for upskilling the incumbent workforce. Study tours and direct exchange are an effective strategy for capacity building for MHPSS in Ukraine to address population health needs. Key messages • The sequenced study tour strategy affects distinct levels of change makers in UA. The results are governmental buy-in, partnerships for programmatic development, and academic advancement. • The study tour model promotes systematic change and offers solutions to MHPSS workforce shortages through information exchange, relationship building, and capacity development.

Advancing quinoxaline chemistry: Sustainable and green synthesis using L-arabinose as a catalyst

In the present study, an innovative and eco-friendly methodology for synthesizing quinoxaline derivatives has been introduced, leveraging L-arabinose as a novel catalyst. This approach not only underscores the feasibility of green chemistry in synthesizing high-purity quinoxaline derivatives but also highlights the enhanced sustainability of the process. Detailed mechanistic investigations revealed the synergistic interactions between L-arabinose and the reactants, providing a deeper understanding of the catalytic process. The synthesized compounds, due to their unique structural and electronic properties, may find promising applications in life and material sciences such as optoelectronics. Furthermore, our environmental impact assessment demonstrated significant reduction in generated waste, solvent use, and overall carbon footprint, aligning with the global agenda for sustainable development. This research marks a significant step forward in quinoxaline chemistry, promoting the adoption of green synthesis pathways while reinforcing the principles of sustainable and environment-friendly chemical practices.

Co‐production in action: Navigating the research‐to‐implementation space in wildlife conservation through a Community of Practice

AbstractEffective conservation practices require addressing the divide between research and implementation. Co‐production, which emphasizes collaboration and diverse knowledge exchange, is increasingly recognized as valuable in conservation to address this challenge, yet empirical insights remain limited. This case study explores using a Community of Practice (CoP) as an avenue for facilitating co‐production in shorebird conservation. Centering researchers and practitioners within implementation initiatives, we evaluate factors enabling a successful CoP and barriers hindering members' experiences. Capacity emerged as the predominant barrier, while the leading factors contributing to CoP success were having a dedicated space to support labor division, relationship building, and informal learning among CoP members. Leveraging our evaluation insights, we offer practical recommendations for structuring a CoP to optimize these benefits and advance the integration of CoPs and co‐production principles in conservation practice.

Intravenous iron staining: real-world incidence, preventability, and mitigation tools from a long-term quality improvement project.

Iron deficiency is the leading cause of anaemia worldwide and is increasingly treated with intravenous (IV) iron therapy. Staining from IV iron therapy is a rare but significant and preventable adverse event. To mitigate patient harm, a health-service-wide quality improvement project was implemented. This study aimed to determine the real-world impact of a quality improvement project on IV iron staining incidents and preventability. A retrospective chart audit was undertaken for all IV iron staining episodes reported in a directorate-wide clinical incident reporting database (RiskMan) between 2016 and 2022. Incidence rates of IV iron staining, preventability, and stain severity were compared pre- and post-implementation of a standardized IV iron procedure. Over 7 years, 103 IV iron stains were identified, resulting in a staining rate of 0.31 stains per 100 infusions (pre 0.27% and post 0.34%, P = .25). Implementation of the standardized IV iron procedure resulted in improvements in pharmacist review of the medication order (61.8% versus 89.7%, P < .01), use of the statewide IV iron infusion consent form (27.3% versus 76.9%, P < .01), and appropriate cannula site (14.3% versus 52.5%, P < .01). Smaller stain sizes were associated with cessation of the infusion at identification of extravasation (312 cm2 versus 35 cm2) (P = .04). Preventability was assigned to 86% of stains. The incidence rate of IV iron staining in a real-world clinical setting is 0.31%. There was increased compliance with several best practice principles and 86% of stains were preventable. Early identification and intervention of potential staining incidents results in smaller iron stains for patients. Quality improvement tools developed for this project can contribute to patient outcomes internationally.

Children’s Experiences of Police Custody and the Implications for Trauma-Informed Policing

The development of a trauma-informed Scotland is an ambitious and important agenda, but not without its challenges and limitations. In restrictive settings that rely on the application of power and control as part of their modus operandi, genuinely trauma-informed practice may be difficult to achieve. Drawing on interviews with 11 children, this article maps their experiences of police custody to trauma-informed practice principles. The gap between the espoused policies and the realities of custom and practice outlines the boundaries of trauma-informed practice in justice settings. The article concludes that police custody is antithetical to the concept of trauma-informed practice.

Phases in novice university teachers’ development of self-efficacy across and within teacher tasks: a Rasch Analysis

ABSTRACT Supporting academics’ initial development as university teachers is important for improving their ability to contribute to high-quality education and for reducing anxiety and stress around teaching. Focusing on tasks experienced as challenging is considered a key principle for organising effective teacher professional development. To apply this principle in practice, more knowledge is needed about the development of novice university teachers’ self-efficacy in their teacher tasks. Therefore, this study aims to investigate phases in the development of novice university teachers’ self-efficacy. Data were collected amongst 201 novice university teachers at a Dutch research-intensive university and associated university medical centre, using a questionnaire measuring self-efficacy in different teacher tasks. Polytomous Rasch analyses were performed on novice university teachers’ self-efficacy scores, both across and within teacher tasks. Results suggested three developmental phases in novice university teachers’ self-efficacy across teacher tasks: (1) development in ‘teaching and supporting learning’, (2) development in ‘assessment and feedback’ and ‘educational design’, (3) development in ‘educational leadership and management’ and ‘educational scholarship and research’. Two or three phases for the development of self-efficacy were found within each of these teacher tasks. These results expand our knowledge of the development of academics’ self-efficacy related to specific teacher tasks. They also provide suggestions for how pedagogic training and workplace learning may be shaped in such a way that they focus novice university teachers’ learning on teacher tasks that are difficult but not overchallenging.

Subverting, challenging and working within bureaucratic and managerialist systems: strategies for upholding relationship-based social work practice

ABSTRACT Where once relationships with service users was considered the bedrock of practice, social work has been shaped by bureaucracy and managerialism, with increased focused on risk management, control, fragmentation of services, standardisation and accountability. Employing reflexive thematic analysis, qualitative data from 16 interviews with frontline social workers in Northern Ireland was analysed through the four expressions of power framework to assess strategies used to subvert, challenge, and work within bureaucratic systems and managerialist forces to uphold the foundational principles of relationship-based practice.

Working Principles of Practice for Enacting Social Justice Pedagogies in Physical Education Teacher Education

Acknowledging the lack of literature on ‘how’ to teach about, through, and for social justice in physical education teacher education (PETE), the authors studied their own practice as teacher educators ‘doing’ social justice work. This article describes seven working principles of practice for enacting social justice pedagogies in PETE for those who want to incorporate social justice in their own programs.

A systematic scoping review on group non-written reflections in medical education

BackgroundMedical education is tasked with shaping how medical students and physicians think, feel and act as professionals, or their Professional Identity Formation (PIF). This process has traditionally rested upon imparting knowledge; integrating sociocultural, professional and organizational expectations and codes of conduct; inculcating program and practice beliefs, values and principles (belief systems); and imbuing shared identities – quintessential elements that, together, comprise the socialization process. Key to supporting this socialization process is reflective practice. However, regnant approaches to mobilizing reflective cycles are faced with resource, personnel and time constraints, hindering efforts to nurture PIF. Group non-written reflections (GNWR) – broadly defined as facilitator-led discussions of shared reflective experiences within groups of learners – may prove to be an effective compromise. To address diverse approaches and a lack of effective understanding, we propose a systematic scoping review (SSR) to map the current use of GNWR in medical training and its role in shaping PIF.MethodsGuided by the Systematic Evidence-Based Approach (SEBA)’s constructivist ontological and relativist epistemological position, this SSR in SEBA searched for articles on GNWR published in PubMed, Embase, Psychinfo, CINAHL, ERIC, ASSIA, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, Open Grey, GreyLit and ProQuest databases. The data found was concurrently analyzed using thematic and direct content analysis. Complementary themes and categories identified were combined, creating the domains that framed the discussion.ResultsOf the 8560 abstracts and 336 full-text articles reviewed, 98 articles were included. The four domains identified were: (1) Indications of use and their value; (2) Structure and how they can be used; (3) Models of reflective practice in GNWR; and (4) Features of communities of practice and the socialisation process.ConclusionThis SSR in SEBA concludes that GNWR does impact PIF when effectively structured and supported. The Krishna-Pisupati Model for PIF platforms a model that explains GNWR’s effects of PIF and advances fourteen recommendations to maximize GNWR use.

Reconciliation Pedagogy as Peacebuilding through Education in the Context of Cameroon

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine Reconciliation Pedagogy as Peacebuilding through Education in the Context of Cameroon Methodology: Being a literature-based paper, there was introduction of the paper in which some concepts were defined, a review of relevant literature on Cameroonian scholarship about the ongoing crisis, review of global literature on reconciliation pedagogy, a description of the role of a Christian teacher as a reconciliation pedagogue, and a proposed reconciliation pedagogical framework from a Christian perspective. Findings: The Christian Teacher can positively provide good influence to help address the current Anglophone crisis in Cameroon through pedagogy for contextual reconciliation. This would be seen in actual ethical paradigms like forgiveness, compassionate care, honesty, love, justice and equity as Christian virtues of being and doing, which is a potential gap in teachers’ practice in a crisis situation. Hence, the paper seeks to provide a new paradigmatic shift in ethical discernment in teaching pupils/students who are the immediate beneficiaries of reconciliation pedagogy and the society at large. The focus is not on inculcating ideas but in shaping life through teaching and modeling of Christian virtues that would be constructive to the development of students and the society in general. This would be an integrative approach of historical, ethical, spiritual and practical principles and Christian thinking and doing. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The paper suggests a contextual pedagogy for the Christian Teacher’s practice which is a form of summary of the roles they can play as reflective pedagogues. Hence, this paper sought to suggest reconciliation pedagogy from a Christian perspective for the Cameroonian context which is a characterized with human abuse and which both teachers and learners are victims. It is hoped that the suggested framework guides the Christian Teacher’s practice towards the reconstruction of the society as a step in the process of reconciliation in view of the current Anglophone crisis in Cameroon.

Experiences of parents with very premature-born children at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders: A qualitative study.

Premature birth is a traumatic and stressful situation for parents who are immediately separated from their infant because of the newborn's need for specialized care. The staff of these units are in charge of following the principles of family-centred care and practices for neonates at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including providing training to the family during their hospital stay and after being discharged. The aim of this study is to explore the perceptions of parents of premature children at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in regard to care, interventions and assistance provided during the first months of their child's life. A qualitative descriptive study was carried out through individual interviews. The data analysis was conducted through a thematic analysis. The methodology and results were reported following the standards for preparing qualitative research reports and recommendations. Twenty-one parents of premature children were interviewed. From these interviews, three main themes emerged: (i) parents' perspectives on preterm birth risk communication, (ii) navigating parental support and early interventions in preterm birth and (iii) perceptions of preterm birth protective and challenging factors. The parents of premature children need to receive better communication about the care and interventions for their child, and it is necessary that health personnel are better trained in terms of management and administration of public resources. Strategies must be implemented that continuously guide parents on the follow-up and care of their premature child not only during their first moments of life but also after being discharged from the hospital. This study highlights the need to improve care for parents with premature infants at risk, emphasizing the necessity for health care system reforms and support structures, allowing health care professionals to enhance attention and care.

Achieving 19.72% Efficiency in Ternary Organic Solar Cells through Electrostatic Potential‐Driven Morphology Control

AbstractThe ternary strategy has proven effective in enhancing the performance of organic solar cells (OSCs), yet identifying the optimal third component remains a challenge due to the lack of theoretical frameworks for predicting its impact based on molecular structure. This study addresses this challenge by proposing quantitative parameters derived from molecular surface electrostatic potential (ESP) as criteria for selecting ternary components. The asymmetric acceptor BTP‐OS, which exhibits a lower total average ESP and larger molecular polarization index relative to the host acceptor, is introduced into the PM6:L8‐BO system. This incorporation led to weakened ESP‐induced intermolecular interactions and reduce miscibility with donor polymer, resulting in an optimized multi‐scale morphology of the ternary blend. Consequently, the ternary device achieved an efficiency of 19.72%, one of the highest values for PM6:L8‐BO‐based ternary devices, with enhanced exciton dissociation and charge collection, lower energy disorder, and minimized non‐radiative energy losses. Comparable efficiency improvements are also verified in PM6:BTP‐eC9 and D18:N3 systems, demonstrating the broad applicability of the proposed approach. This study not only provides a practical and effective principle for selecting ternary components but also establishes a broader framework for optimizing ternary OSCs, potentially advancing the development of more efficient OSCs across diverse material systems.

Patient and public involvement in an evidence synthesis project: description of and reflection on involvement.

We conducted an NIHR-funded evidence synthesis project, reviewing evidence relating to interventions for perceptual disorders following stroke. This related paper describes how people with lived experience of stroke-related perceptual disorders contributed to and influenced the project, and identifies lessons for future review projects. We planned our patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) activities within a study protocol, described according to the domains of the ACTIVE framework; these were founded on principles for good practice in PPIE. Activities occurred across the lifespan of the project, consisting primarily of group discussions and voting to determine if there was consensus. To assess impact and individual experiences, we sought feedback using an evaluation form after each discussion, and conducted an online meeting at the end of the project to allow further reflection. We recruited five people to a Lived Experience Group, including two stroke survivors and three carers. Members attended one face-to-face meeting during the development of the review. Subsequent activities were all held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic; with six online meetings, plus email interactions. Positive impacts of the Lived Experience Group on the reviews included clear definitions of key terms, selection of outcome measures, agreement on implications of review findings, and identification of research recommendations. Key challenges identified related to the complexity of the topic and challenges in the use of new online technology as a consequence of the COVID-pandemic. A number of lessons were learned during this project. Specific recommendations for future PPIE are to ensure that those involved have an opportunity to get to know one another, and to provide optional sessions to increase familiarity with online meeting software, clear explanations of the purpose of involvement and specific feedback after each activity. These lessons should be considered when planning the PPIE within future reviews.

Feminist Perspective of Community Development Practices in Nepal

Feminist perspective of community development encompasses the gender sensitive development practices to ensure the equitable share of benefits and progress to all community members regardless of gender disparity. This research paper aims to examine the current status of gender inequality and the application of feminist principles into community development initiatives in Nepal as a pathway for achieving gender equality. This paper has prepared in a descriptive research design which is based on the secondary information collected from different scholarly published sources such as journal article, edited books, publication of government and other organization along with online database through official websites of respective organizations, Google scholar, NepJOL and so on. The findings reveal that incorporating feminist principles in community development practices can result in positive outcomes such as increased participation of women and leadership in decision-making processes and improved access to resources and services. It concludes that incorporating feminist principles into community development initiatives can play pivotal role in achieving gender equality, reduced gender-based violence and promoting inclusive and sustainable development in Nepal. Therefore, the study suggests that it is essential to implement targeted capacity-building programs to empower women with essential skills and knowledge, ensuring their active participation and leadership in community development initiatives to promote gender equality and inclusive progress in Nepal.