Professional Discussion Research Articles

Harmonic Distortion Caused by Multilevel Current Source Inverters

Due to power electronic reasons and the cheaper construction possibilities of the link capacitors, the voltage source based topology is nowadays the state of the art. With the multilevel possibility the next step in inverter technology was taken and again the professional discussion mainly focusses on the voltage source inverters. This paper shall explain the approach of using a multilevel current source inverter instead.

Politické kázání. Impuls k diskusi

A Political Sermon. An Impulse for Discussion. The author points to the fact that in the Czech Protestant environment, there has not yet been a professional discussion on how to reflect contemporary political issues at the pulpit. He points to Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s thesis that the church must be able to pronounce the word of God here and now, from knowledge of the political matter, getting to the core. Building particularly on contemporary German literature, he not only summarizes the arguments for “political sermons” and suggests what form they might take, but he also discusses the risks involved. Finally, he stresses that preaching is part of a worship service in which people pray for politicians and good governance and also celebrate the Eucharist – experiencing the new world and carrying parts of it into the present one.

Motives of patients presenting independently at the emergency department-aprospective monocentric observational study

In the ongoing professional, societal, and political discussion, the hypothesis is repeatedly put forward that alarge portion of patients who independently visit the emergency department could also be treated in other care settings such as by ageneral practitioner, the statutory medical on-call service, or in emergency clinics. Various reasons are cited for why these alternative care settings are not utilized in these cases. This study investigates the motives of patients who presented independently at the emergency department, as well as the socio-demographic parameters of this study cohort. The survey was carried out as part of aprospective monocentric observational study of internal medicine patients at auniversity emergency department. Atotal of 1086 patients were included in the study. In total, 33% of the study participants visited the emergency department based on aphysician's recommendation or referral instead of opting for an alternative care option. The main reason for visiting the emergency department was the subjectively assessed urgency of their symptoms. Among the patients who presented independently at the emergency department, 28% required further inpatient care during the course of treatment. Awareness of alternative care pathways, such as utilizing emergency medical services, seeking care from the statutory medical on-call service, or visiting an emergency clinic, was low. Emergency departments remain an important point of contact for patients who present there independently, without being brought by emergency medical services. The motives behind why patients choose avisit to the emergency department over treatment in an alternative care setting vary. If alternatives are to be used instead of emergency departments, structures first need to be established or expanded.

Methods of Teaching and Pedagogical Peculiarities of Organizing of the Educational Process Aimed to Issue a Newspapers by Students

In the article the peculiarities of the organization of educational process of preparing and publishing newspapers by students of the first (bachelor) level of higher education in the specialty «Journalism» are explored, from the point of view of general approaches in the pedagogics of modern higher education. The professional discussion on the content of journalism education in Ukraine was considered through the prism of needs and challenges of the higher education of our country. The author proposed a personal view on solving the problem through deepening the pedagogical mastery of a modern journalism teacher. Using the example of laboratory classes in the discipline «A Journalistic Craftsmanship» taught on the Faculty of Journalism, Advertising and Publishing of Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University, the author specified shapes and lines of the pedagogical strategy used to train future journalists through practical and creative activities, which are aimed at preparing and publishing issues of newspapers. The logical content of the algorithm of mutually determined actions of the teacher and learners is shown in detail, not as a traditional dichotomy of «subject-object» education, but as equal actors in a state of cooperation. The text of the article provides a general description of the study of the discipline «A Journalistic Craftsmanship» and describes the order of producing newspapers by students’ editorial boards. The interactive nature of the form of student education within the laboratory of periodical press has been proven. The pedagogical methods used by principals of the students’ newspaper editorial boards, the peculiarities and conditions of conducting laboratory classes are indicated, the didactic capacity of the content of the educational discipline «A Journalistic Craftsmanship» is systematized. In the conclusions, the author proposed to consider the pedagogical activity of a principal managing a students’ editorial board as it consists of three major components: a professionalization of students’ practical rate, a pedagogical management, a pedagogical mastery. The results of the study will be interesting to managers of the educational process, as well as to the teaching staff of higher education institutions, administrative staff, and specialists in the field of media.

Value Creation in a Coach Developer Social Learning Space: Stories of Openness and Making a Difference

Previous studies concerning coach developer learning have demonstrated notable deficiencies in the provision offered to practitioners, commonly reporting what they experienced was prescriptive instruction on how to deliver coach education courses—a practice starkly in contrast to the espoused theoretical underpinnings of the courses themselves. This Participatory and Appreciative Action and Reflection investigation aimed to better understand the value created for, and through, 10 participants recruited to a 9-month coach developer professional development program that was designed not to prescribe, but to guide, their learning. Data were collected through individual and group interviews, field notes, and professional discussions. Additionally, this study aimed to investigate the extent to which the identification of short and long value flows could provide insight into coach developer learning. Two main themes were constructed, namely (a) openness to finding new ways of developing others and (b) making a difference. Embracing the concepts of value creation, as well as short and long value flows, illuminated the importance of consideringcoach developers’ predispositions, nonprescribed guidance by program facilitators, and the power of value creation stories. These findings illustrate how value creation concepts can potentially help to understand coach developer learning.

Position Statements of the Emerging Trends Committee of the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology on the Adoption and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence for Radiology.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly gaining recognition in the radiology domain as a greater number of radiologists are becoming AI-literate. However, the adoption and implementation of AI solutions in clinical settings have been slow, with points of contention. A group of AI users comprising mainly clinical radiologists across various Asian countries, including India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uzbekistan, formed the working group. This study aimed to draft position statements regarding the application and clinical deployment of AI in radiology. The primary aim is to raise awareness among the general public, promote professional interest and discussion, clarify ethical considerations when implementing AI technology, and engage the radiology profession in the ever-changing clinical practice. These position statements highlight pertinent issues that need to be addressed between care providers and care recipients. More importantly, this will help legalize the use of non-human instruments in clinical deployment without compromising ethical considerations, decision-making precision, and clinical professional standards. We base our study on four main principles of medical care-respect for patient autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.

From bias to black boxes: understanding and managing the risks of AI – an actuarial perspective

Abstract We explore some of the risks related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) from an actuarial perspective based on research from a transregional industry focus group. We aim to define the key gaps and challenges faced when implementing and utilising modern modelling techniques within traditional actuarial tasks from a risk perspective and in the context of professional standards and regulations. We explore best practice guidelines to attempt to define an ideal approach and propose potential next steps to help reach the ideal approach. We aim to focus on the considerations, initially from a traditional actuarial perspective and then, if relevant, consider some implications for non-traditional actuarial work, by way of examples. The examples are not intended to be exhaustive. The group considered potential issues and challenges of using AI, related to the following key themes: Ethical ○ Bias, fairness, and discrimination ○ Individualisation of risk assessment ○ Public interest Professional ○ Interpretability and explainability ○ Transparency, reproducibility, and replicability ○ Validation and governance Lack of relevant skills available Wider themes This paper aims to provide observations that could help inform industry and professional guidelines or discussion or to support industry practitioners. It is not intended to replace current regulation, actuarial standards, or guidelines. The paper is aimed at an actuarial and insurance technical audience, specifically those who are utilising or developing AI, and actuarial industry bodies.

АКАДЕМИЧЕСКАЯ МУЗЫКА ХХ – ПЕРВОЙ ЧЕТВЕРТИ ХХI ВЕКА: НА ПУТИ К ОСВОЕНИЮ

In the musical environment of philharmonic concert venues and musical educational institutions, the compositions of past centuries prevail over the music of modern styles and trends. This article discusses a number of issues related to the causes of this imbalance and analyses its impact on the formation of the repertoire preferences of the audience and the development of musical thinking of the admirers of academic music. In addition, the author brings up for professional discussion the topic of the responsibility of performing musicians for the formation of a sound environment that plays a decisive role in shaping public thinking. The article raises a delicate topic of evaluating the actions of some representatives of the musical and educational community who claim a monopoly of absolute truth regarding which styles and trends in modern music are worthy of being performed in the “temple of art” and which are not. When identifying the reasons for the current attitude of performing musicians towards the work of modern composers, the author of the article, based on the provisions of information theory, suggests considering a musical work both as a result of the composer’s creative activity and as an example of creating an information message for society. This approach allows drawing performers’ attention to the need for mastering the modern musical language, whose synthetic sign system is uniform for all participants in musical communication: the composer, the performer and the audience. The proposals for addressing this important problem are outlined in the final part of the article.

Design Design and Discussion of Offshore Floating Platforms for Wind Turbines

Alongside the development of human civilisations over the last century, the global demand and consumption of fossil fuels have experienced a significant increase. Consequently, environmentally friendly and sustainable designs are in high demand in every professional field. This report focuses on two designs of floating wind turbine platforms as well as related professional discussions in the field of fluid mechanics.

The Other Side of Love: Tactics of Emotional Manipulation in Romantic Relationships

Emotional manipulation in romantic relationships is a subtle form of controlling a partner through emotional pressure, inducing feelings of guilt, blackmail, ignoring, passive-aggressive behaviors, and other manipulative tactics. However, it is often invisible, elusive, and difficult to prove, which additionally makes this form of abuse highly dangerous. Emotional manipulation can have serious consequences on an individual's mental health, including increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also lead to reduced self-confidence, feelings of helplessness, and a loss of control over one's own life. To raise awareness about the harmful effects of emotional manipulation, both for the quality of the romantic relationship, and for the mental health of the individual, this paper presents scientifically-based information on this construct, and describes some of the most common tactics of emotional manipulation, which are used in romantic relationships. Through scientific and professional discussions and education, society can become better informed about emotional manipulation, and create an environment in which victims feel safe to express their issues and seek help.

The system of regulatory documents in the field of professional audit ethics: current state and areas for improvement

Subject. Auditors’ compliance with professional ethics is fundamental for the reputation of the profession as a whole. Ensuring their reputation is critical to the audit institution, because without it, auditing can be quickly replaced by competing forms, such as public assurance and artificial intelligence verification procedures. In this situation, it is more appropriate to prevent risks associated with the loss of auditors’ reputations than to eliminate their consequences, which may be catastrophic for the audit market as a whole. To achieve this, the norms of professional audit ethics should be unified, established by an authoritative party, understandable for both auditors and the general public, and their violation should be suppressed and strictly punished. In this regard, it is important to ensure an up-to-date, consistent, and centralised system of documents regulating these norms. The study is devoted to the modern organisational issues facing this system in the Russian Federation.Objectives. The aim of the study was to reveal the key current problems, from the authors’ point of view, in the organisation of the system of documents establishing the norms of professional ethics of auditors in the Russian Federation, which constitute threats to the Russian audit market, and to propose potential solutions.Methodology. The research results were obtained using analysis, synthesis, analogy, logical approach, classification, etc. The above methods and approaches were applied to the mandatory requirements for auditors contained in regulatory legal acts and other regulatory documents, the system of state regulation and professional self-regulation of auditing activities in the Russian Federation, and statistical materials of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation characterising the Russian audit market. We also applied them to the established legal and auditing practices and current developments presented in specialised scientific literature.Results. We identified the issues related to the responsibility for updating the Code of Professional Ethics for Auditors and the Rules of Independence of Auditors and Audit Organisations; the prevalence of decisions of the Bank of Russia in the field of professional audit ethics in the financial market over these documents. We proposed a structure for the process of updating the Code of Professional Ethics for Auditors and the Rules of Independence of Auditors and Audit Organisations preserving the originally envisaged hierarchy of parties involved in the regulation of auditing activities.Conclusions. We came to the conclusion that there is no body responsible for updating the main documents containing mandatory requirements for auditors in terms of compliance with professional ethics; decisions of the Bank of Russia in the field of professional audit ethics in the financial sector take precedence over the relevant mandatory requirements at the federal level. We argued and proposed solutions to these problems for further professional and scientific discussion.

Suggestions for Introducing Some New Terms in Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery

Background. The rapid advancement of modern surgical methods for treating pelvic bone fractures has underscored the necessity for developing a new terminological framework. This is because the classical anatomical terminology of the pelvis no longer aligns with the demands of the therapeutic process and scientific research in this field. The traditional set of anatomical names and landmarks falls short in providing detailed descriptions of all intricacies of injuries when employing contemporary surgical techniques. The existing terminology system needs to catch up with the level of contemporary pelvic surgery, enabling a comprehensive and understandable characterization of existing pathology and the treatment being administered for all medical professionals.
 Purpose of the study was to create names for certain parts of the pelvic bones and their areas that currently lack specific designations and to propose the developed terms for professional discussion.
 Methods. A retrospective analysis was conducted on X-rays and computer tomography scans of patients with pelvic bone injuries, performed from 2020 to 2022. A list of potential new anatomical terms was compiled through a literature review.
 Results. In several cases, we encountered a deficiency of terms in diagnosing pelvic injuries and describing surgical procedures. New terms were developed to denote areas of the pelvis and their injuries, including the pubic bone base, vertical fractures of the pubic bone base, longitudinal fractures of the pubic bone base, incomplete rupture of the pubic symphysis, the base of the ilium, longitudinal fracture of the iliac base, fracture-subluxation and fracture-dislocation of the iliac base, calcar of the iliac bone, calcar spike, and the bone corridor.
 Conclusions. The incorporation of new anatomical terms into clinical practice will help enhance the precision of diagnosis and surgical planning in pelvic fractures. Standardizing the terminology will promote uniformity in approaches and knowledge sharing among specialists, ultimately improving the quality of surgical care for patients with pelvic injuries.

FERPA and coaches

A college registrar recently posted on a professional discussion listserv that he had just found out a staff member had added a coach and the athletic director as academic advisors to student‐athletes in the college's student information system. The registrar was concerned that this meant that these two individuals would have “constant access” to the student‐athletes’ records which included updates on their current classes, grades, and ACT scores, plus most of the information the college had collected about the students from the time they submitted their college applications. So, the registrar wanted to know whether other colleges allowed similar access for their coaches and athletics departments.

Consider how FERPA applies to coaches, staff accessing student‐athletes’ academic records

A college registrar recently posted on a professional discussion listserv that he had just found out that a staff member had added a coach and the athletics director as academic advisors to student‐athletes in the college's student information system. The registrar was concerned that this meant that these two individuals would have “constant access” to the student‐athletes’ records, which included updates on their current classes. grades, and ACT scores, plus most of the information that the college had collected about the students from the time they submitted their college applications. So, the registrar wanted to know if other colleges allowed similar access for their coaches and athletics departments.

Solving the social challenge of deep poverty through gamification

The main goal of the publication is to understand and bring closer the issue of extreme poverty among the social challenges through the help of gamification and to find the necessary tools to overcome it. In my work, I examine the role gamification can play in social awareness. My key question was how a gamification program can contribute to enabling people to imagine themselves in the lives of their disadvantaged peers and thus become sensitive to their problems. I also wanted to find out if such a game can motivate participants to take real action and initiate actual assistance. In my research, I examine the experiences of a two-round sensitization program involving participants. The method of investigation includes observation and structured questionnaire surveys. Throughout the process, I summarize the findings in professional roundtable discussions with the stakeholders.

Is access to NHS tongue tie services equitable for mothers and babies in the UK?

Background/Aims NHS tongue tie service provision throughout the UK has previously been described as a ‘post code lottery’. A 2021 survey was conducted, with the aim to provide an update to a 2016 survey of tongue tie services in the UK. Methods A total of 179 trusts or health boards were approached with similar survey questions to a 2016 survey and achieved a response rate of 72% (n=130). Results There were similarities to the findings of the previous National Childbirth Trust survey, although there was an overall increase in NHS services provided. There is still variation in terms of the lead professional involved in delivering tongue tie services at the point of contact with the mother and baby, the criteria used for referral, the waiting time for assessment and treatment and the follow-up processes. Evidence supporting most aspects of care is limited, which causes much professional discussion. Conclusions The provision of NHS tongue tie services is still a ‘post code lottery’ and inequitable for mothers and babies.

Enhancing Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Ability to Teach Chinese Content-exploring: An Example of a Lesson Study from a Professional Growth Community

<p>本研究組成包含師資培育大學國語文教師、國小教師及國小師資生之專業成長社群，依據課室研究（lesson study）的理念，進行國小國語文內容深究教學之共備觀議課。旨在探究此社群以課室研究理念進行共備觀議課對國小師資生國語文內容深究教學之增能，及其實施的歷程與對社群成員的影響。獲得以下結論：一、透過互動、交流及一對一的指導，國小師資生釐清內容深究教學的意涵，了解其教學的問題，增進實施國語文內容深究有效教學的知能；二、專業成長社群以互信的溝通、交流，深化國小師資生對於國語文內容深究教學的理解與運用，啟動內容深究教學知能的精進；三、專業成長社群依據課室研究的理念進行共備觀議課的歷程，結合理論與實務的互補、共學，促進社群成員國語文內容深究教學的啟發與成長；四、以課室研究理念進行共備觀議課，透過彼此交流凝聚共識，再而共同設計、觀察討論教學，師資培育大學國語文教師、國小教師及國小師資生由獲得深化國語文內容深究教學的訊息和知識，而省思教學強化專業知能。研究者依據探究結果提出相關建議，作為師資職前教育及研究之參考。</p> <p> </p><p>The Professional Growth Community（PGC）of this research included Chinese teachers at Teacher Education University and elementary school as well as elementary preservice teachers. Based on the concept and the process of lesson study, they collaboratively prepared lessons, observed and debriefed on Chinese content-exploring-teaching. The purpose of the study was to explore how the PGC constructed and practiced the process of collaborative lesson preparation, observation and debriefing, which is based on the concept of lesson study. It also discussed the impact on Chinese content-exploring-teaching competence of elementary preservice teachers and community members. The research findings can be summarized as follows: First, the lesson study process of PGC can effectively bridge theory and practice. Second, the lesson study process of PGC met the learning needs of elementary preservice teachers, activated the learning intelligence, and echoed the assumption of lesson study: Helping teachers to understand how students think and learn new things. Third, collaborative lesson preparation, observation and debriefing of lesson study concept was conducted through professional dialogue, co-design, observation and discussion of teaching. It enabled Chinese teachers at Teacher Education University and elementary school to acquire information and knowledge to deepen Chinese content-exploring-teaching. Subsequently, they reflected on teaching to strengthen their professional competence. Fourth, based on the concept of lesson study, the PGC deepened preservice teachers’ understanding and construction of Chinese content-exploring-teaching knowledge, and enhanced their professional competence of Chinese content-exploring-teaching design and performance. Based on the findings of the research, the researcher puts forward relevant suggestions as a reference for elementary preservice teacher education and research.</p> <p> </p>

Consider FERPA when accessing student‐athletes’ academic records

A college registrar recently posted on a professional discussion listserv that he had just found out that a staff member had added a coach and the athletics director as academic advisors to student‐athletes in the college's student information system.

Consequences and Risks of Introducing Information Technology Into the Daily Social Reality of Youth

The paper is prepared in a genre of theoretical analysis and focuses on clarification of effects the influence of digitalization of society on the everyday reality surrounding young people. The authors consider the rapid introduction of information technologies into the life of society as a complex and contradictory process, leading not only to the emergence of various new opportunities, but also to a series of remarkable risks. Basing on the analysis of current Russian and foreign scientific literature, the authors seek to clarify the specific features of young people growing up in the context of the progressive digitalization of society, and to identify the most significant risks that appear in the lives of these people due to the high intensity of use of information technologies. Using the data of their theoretical analysis, the authors make a conclusion that growing up in conditions of intensive digitalization of society accustoms young people to active use of these technologies to solve a wide variety of everyday tasks. Analysis of the results of current sociological research leads the authors to the conclusion that such a high intensity of use of information technologies confronts young people with many serious risks, which can be grouped into three types: physiological, psychological, and social ones. The authors describe the specific manifestations of each type of such risks and identify factors of sensitivity of young people to each of them. Trying to refrain from inappropriate technophobia, the authors strive to note the importance of a critical look at the ambiguous consequences of the influence of such risks on the future of young people growing up in the conditions of digitalization of society and try to invite their colleagues for professional discussion and further research on relevant issues.

Why criteria? How inspectors make judgements

This paper argues that Ofsted's initial approach to the use of criteria encouraged a misguided view of how inspection judgements should be made and, at worst, militated against the professional discussion between inspectors and schools that should always have been at the heart of the process.