Quality Of Matter Research Articles

Chorality’s Sonic-Social Relationships

The sonic-social relationships of people singing together, chanting, or engaged in group vocality are underrepresented in voice, sound, and music studies. Work on the voice tends to focus on individual voices, despite the human commonplace of group singing, choric chanting, and joint speech. This article brings into conversation practice-based, ethnographic, and theoretical perspectives on chorality to mark a noteworthy constellation of interdisciplinary work on voice; decolonial, antiracist, and LGBTQ+ activism; crowds and masses; intimate publics; and democratic politics. Writing in 2021 at a moment when voices joined in chants and anthems of protest assume tragic urgency, and when chanting and singing together risk physical and social violence and the transmission of COVID-19, the authors fix their attention on sonic-social relationships in chorality in order to set down how the precarity of this moment can translate into new thinking about joint voicing. In the case studies at the heart of this article, the authors offer four frames for approaching sonic-social relationships in chorality—activist choirs, collegiate a cappella, call-response singing, and virtual choirs. They advocate for a both-and approach to the sonic-social relationship in chorality: Sound qualities matter, often urgently, as does chorality’s social power to include, capture, and exclude. Ultimately, the article stresses that chorality is ethically neutral—a key methodological consideration in encountering chorality. What emerges from chorality’s sonic-social relationships, then, is the presence or absence of care—care for the effects of chorality’s uplift or harm, carelessness with chorality’s difference-leveling potentials, and chorality as an upwelling of care.

Is It Possible to Improve the Fermentation and Nutritional Quality of Wheat Straw Silage by Replacing Commercial Inoculant with Kefir?

The current study aimed to determine fermentation quality, aerobic stability, and enzyme soluble organic matter (ELOS) of wheat straw silage by replacing homofermentative (HM) and homofermentative+heterofermentative (HM+HT) lactic acid bacteria (LAB) inoculants with kefir as silage additives. For this purpose, commercially available Biotal Plus II (HMLAB), Biotal Buchneri 500 (HM+HTLAB), and MYStarter KF (KF) were used as silage additives. Four kg of wheat straw, about 400 g/kg, and 6.0 log cfu of inoculants or kefir were used in each treatment group and replicate. Including the control group (CON), a total of 12 laboratory-type silos (3 replicates and 4 groups) were opened after 45 days. The dry matter (DM), crude ash (CA), acid detergent lignin (ADL), and water-soluble carbohydrate contents of silages were not affected by the addition of HMLAB, HM+HTLAB, and KF (P>0.05). The KF group had the lowest pH value (4.32), NH3-N content (71.97 g/kg TN), and higher lactic acid content (43.11 g/kg DM). The crude protein (CP) ratio was decreased in HMLAB (5.95%) and HM+HTLAB (5.63%) groups and increased in the KF group (4.54%, P

On Single-Cell Enzyme Assays in Marine Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry

Extracellular enzyme activity is a well-established parameter for evaluating microbial biogeochemical roles in marine ecosystems. The presence and activity of extracellular enzymes in seawater provide insights into the quality and quantity of organic matter being processed by the present microorganisms. A key challenge in our understanding of these processes is to decode the extracellular enzyme repertoire and activities of natural communities at the single-cell level. Current measurements are carried out on bulk or size-fractionated samples capturing activities of mixed populations. This approach – even with size-fractionation – cannot be used to trace enzymes back to their producers, nor distinguish the active microbial members, leading to a disconnect between measured activities and the producer cells. By targeting extracellular enzymes and resolving their activities at the single-cell level, we can investigate underlying phenotypic heterogeneity among clonal or closely related organisms, characterize enzyme kinetics under varying environmental conditions, and resolve spatio-temporal distribution of individual enzyme producers within natural communities. In this perspective piece, we discuss state-of-the-art technologies in the fields of microfluidic droplets and functional screening of prokaryotic cells for measuring enzyme activity in marine seawater samples, one cell at a time. We further elaborate on how this single-cell approach can be used to address research questions that cannot be answered with current methods, as pertinent to the enzymatic degradation of organic matter by marine microorganisms.

Clay Content Played a Key Role Governing Sorption of Ciprofloxacin in Soil

Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class that is used to treat bacterial infections in both humans and animals. Antibiotics released into the environment can select for antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, which negatively affects human and animal healthcare. Understanding soil factors that govern the mobility of ciprofloxacin can facilitate the development of targeted efforts to mitigate potential negative impacts. The objectives were (1) to determine the sorption capacity of ciprofloxacin in soils under acidic conditions; and (2) to reveal relative importance of key soil factors that influence sorption of ciprofloxacin. Evaluations were conducted using 20 soil samples with diverse properties and different cultivation/vegetation history. Sorption capacity ranged from 8 to 141 g kg−1; distribution coefficient (Kd) ranged from 23 to 200 mL kg−1 soil; and soil organic carbon-water partitioning coefficient (Koc) values ranged from 54 to 2,146 mL g−1 organic carbon. Clay content and cation exchange capacity were the most significant factors that influenced sorption capacity and Kd of ciprofloxacin with r values of 0.92*** and 0.64***, respectively. Soil pH had little effect on ciprofloxacin sorption parameters with r < 0.25. pH-independent charges played a predominant role dictating sorption parameters of ciprofloxacin in soil. Cation exchange via interlayer adsorption was a primary sorption mechanism under acidic conditions. Sorption parameters were significantly correlated with organic carbon content in cultivated soils only, resulting in r values of 0.97*** (with sorption capacity) and 0.72*** (with Kd). Cultivation led to changes in the quality of soil organic matter, resulting in changes in the sorption behavior and altered mechanisms of ciprofloxacin sorption in soil. Soils are effective in restraining the mobility of ciprofloxacin through adsorption and the effectiveness increases with clay content.

Up the Chain: Gendered Mentoring in the U.S. Army

For careers in public service, meritocracy is espoused and idealized with formal structures for advancement. However, career development is also relational. Scholars have long discussed the benefits of mentoring both for psychosocial support and career advancement in organizations. While mentoring is recognized as important for career advancement, less is known about the nature of mentoring in male-dominated public sector organizations. In this paper we explore how mentoring functions in the U.S. Army—a male-dominated public service organization. Using data from a mixed method study, including survey data from approximately 1,200 Army personnel and analysis of 27 focus groups with 198 participants, we find that mentoring quality matters for all employees, but it matters more for women. We also find that mentoring is gendered, shaping the career trajectories of women and men in different ways.

Global modern slavery and sustainable development goals: Does institutional environment quality matter?

AbstractModern slavery is a persistent human tragedy and a growing organisational risk. The United Nations' sustainable development goals highlight the significance of governments in shaping firms' sustainability agenda and combating modern slavery. However, little is known about the effects of the institutional environment on modern slavery risk. This study, therefore, investigates the crucial policy question of whether the quality of the institutional environment has any effect on modern slavery and whether sustainable human development reinforces this relationship. Using data from 167 countries, we find that institutional environment quality is negatively associated with the prevalence of and vulnerability to modern slavery and positively associated with its modern slavery risk mitigation. Our results suggest that democratically elected governments operating in politically stable societies with higher quality of voice and accountability, higher levels of control of corruption, and stricter rule of law are more accountable and responsive to modern slavery risks. We also find that sustainable human development (HDI) has a moderating effect on the relationship between institutional environment quality and modern slavery, and this effect is mainly noticeable in low HDI countries. These results imply that governance reforms alone might not yield the desired effects for all countries and, hence, have significant implications for policymakers, companies, and societal stakeholders.

Does time of day matter for colonoscopy quality? A review of over 13,000 screening colonoscopies in a colorectal surgery unit

DR. WILLIAM CIROCCO (Phoenix, Arizona): I want to congratulate Dr. Valente and colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic for once again providing documentation that surgeons, who did much of the early work in the pioneer days of endoscopy, including the first snare polypectomy, are proficient in colonoscopy and associated techniques. The title refers to “Colorectal Surgery Unit” at the clinic where these 13,000 screening colonoscopies over eight years were performed by the colorectal department.

Does quality matter to you? Ward accreditation and improving patient care.

British Journal of NursingVol. 31, No. 3 CommentDoes quality matter to you? Ward accreditation and improving patient careMichelle HopeMichelle Hope(E-mail Address: [email protected])Associate Chief Nurse, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS TrustSearch for more papers by this authorMichelle HopePublished Online:12 Feb 2022https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2022.31.3.176AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Allen T, Walshe K, Proudlove N, Sutton M. Using quality indicators to predict inspection ratings: cross-sectional study of general practices in England. Br J Gen Pract. 2019;70(690):e55-e63. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp19X707141 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarCare Quality Commission. A new strategy for the changing world of health and social care—CQC's new strategy, 2021. 2021. https://tinyurl.com/4masr2us (accessed 1 February 2022) Google ScholarDarzi AW, Department of Health. Quality at the heart of everything we do. In: High quality care for all. NHS next stage review final report. 2008: 47. https://tinyurl.com/2p82ah3t (accessed 1 February 2022) Google ScholarGottwald M, Lansdown G. Clinical governance: improving the quality of healthcare for patients and service users. Maidenhead: Open University Press/McGraw Hill; 2014. Google ScholarHanefeld J, Powell-Jackson T, Balabanova D. Understanding and measuring quality of care: dealing with complexity. Bull World Health Organ. 2017;95(5):368-374. https://doi.org/10.2471/BLT.16.179309 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarIngelsby-Burke E. Example 2: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. In: May RNHS Improvement. Guide to developing and implementing ward and unit accreditation programmes. March 2019: 20-22. https://tinyurl.com/mrymj79r (accessed 1 February 2022) Google ScholarLee, F. If Disney ran your hospital. Boseman (MT): Second River Healthcare Press; 2004. Google ScholarMay R; NHS Improvement. Guide to developing and implementing ward and unit accreditation programmes. March 2019. https://tinyurl.com/mrymj79r (accessed 1 February 2022) Google ScholarPeters, T. The problem is never the problem. The response to the problem is almost always the real problem. 7 April 2012. YouTube video. https://tinyurl.com/3j7a5yx3 (accessed 1 February 2022) Google ScholarUnited Kingdom Accreditation Service, British Standards Institution Health Quality Improvement Partnership. UKAS, BSI and HQIP: joint statement of intent regarding clinical service accreditation and health Executive summary Executive summary. 2019. https://tinyurl.com/4ezdh7ze (accessed 1 February 2022) Google ScholarWhat matters to you? A global movement to improve outcomes. 2020. https://wmty.world/ (accessed 1 February 2022) Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 10 February 2022Volume 31Issue 3ISSN (print): 0966-0461ISSN (online): 2052-2819 Metrics History Published online 12 February 2022 Published in print 10 February 2022 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedAcknowledgement:I would like to thank Polly Pascoe, my supervisor during my recent MBA dissertation ‘The impact of ward accreditation on the quality of patient care. A realist literature review.’, on which this article is basedPDF download

Dynamical System Stability Analysis of the Interaction Nitrogen, Phytoplankton, Macrobenthos, and Sediment with Gradient Variable Method

In the shrimp pond aquaculture system, metabolic waste in the form of unfeed pellets and shrimp excretion can reduce water quality and increase both soluble organic matter in waters and organic deposition to sediments. A developed dynamical system was formed based on the interactions that occur between phytoplankton growth, macrobenthos density, and sediment in response to nitrogen and phosphate concentrations. The purpose of this research was to analize the stability of the proposed dynamical system. Furthermore, we determine the level of water quality in the aquaculture system based on the interaction between four variables, i.e. nitrogen, abundance of phytoplankton, abundance of macrobenthos, and sediment properties. The Lyapunov stability theory using the Gradient Variable method was used to determine the global stability of the systems. Assumption of this method is determine and for gradient variable function. In the Lyapunov function, if the value of the scalar function is definite positive and its first derivative is definite negative, then the system is globally asymptotically stable. Based on mathematical analysis and numerical simulation, the shrimp pond dynamical system model in BBPBAP Jepara, Indonesia was globally asymptotically stable at equilibrium point.

The role of outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) on green total factor energy efficiency: Does institutional quality matters? Evidence from China

The current serious resource constraints and ecological problems have brought new challenges to China's economic growth. Improving green total factor energy efficiency (GTFEE) and reducing energy consumption are necessary ways to achieve economic transformation and sustainable development. Based on the panel data of 30 Chinese provinces for the 2006–2017 period, this study uses the spatial Durbin model discuss the influence of OFDI and institutional quality on GTFEE. The research conclusions show that inter-provincial GTFEE has a significant spatial correlation. OFDI can not only improve the local GTFEE, but also the GTFEE in neighboring areas. Specifically, under the economic weight matrix, for every 1% increase in OFDI, the local GTFEE increased by 0.031%, and the GTFEE of the neighboring areas increased by 0.117%. OFDI can improve the GTFEE of the home country by improving technological innovation, upgrading the industrial structure and alleviating capital misallocation. Additionally, the results of the threshold effect show that the nonlinear impact of OFDI on GTFEE is dependent on institutional quality. Higher levels of corruption result in a reduction in OFDI's role in promoting GTFEE. However, the improvement in the marketization level and intellectual property protection can increase the positive influences of OFDI on GTFEE.

Environmental regulation and firm product quality improvement: How does the greenwashing response?

With the growing requirements for green development, a firm's product quality matters greatly for targeting sustainable growth and industry improvements, thus it is vital to clarify the subtle relationship between environmental regulation and how firms improve product quality. This paper discusses the internal mechanisms of environmental regulation to improve the product quality during this green transformation period by enhancing the greenwashing capabilities of firms. Through matching and constructing a unique database including firm-level fundamental variables, product quality, and ESG information, we obtained a firm-level unbalanced dataset for the years 2013 and 2015. From this, we drew several findings. First, environmental regulations can help improve the quality of products. Specifically, environmental regulations cannot significantly and directly improve the product quality for heavy-pollution firms, and there is a positive and significant relationship between environmental regulation and product quality for low-pollution firms. Second, for heavy-pollution firms, environmental regulation has a negative and significant impact on product quality, which illustrates that greenwashing strongly motivates heavy-pollution firms and results in decreasing product quality. Third, financial constraints motivate the heavy-pollution firms to significantly decrease their product quality rather than improve it. Finally, there is a negative and significant effect on SOEs toward product quality improvement caused by environmental regulation for heavy-pollution industries. In the contrast, for low-pollution firms, SOEs are more incentivized to increase product quality.

Rational Decision for Selection of Quality Tools and Techniques using Cosine Similarity

In any event, decision is always something that need to be done. Some say choose the decision that give the least regret because no matter how good the decision was, there will always risk that need to consider. Given that decision making is a daily process everywhere, making one become so difficult especially in area that involve quality matter. Quality is paramount in any industries because at the end any product or service will go back to its provider, now a customer. To maintain the quality, each organization in industries need to come out with continuous improvement activties, organization need some sort of guideline so that they do not have to start from scratch as well as having successful way to follow. Guideline in this context can be refer to Quality Tools and Techniques (QTT). However, there are so many QTT available that make quality personnel having difficulty to make decision in choosing which one is fit. Here, rational selection come in handy and utilizing one of the Artificial Intelligent algorithm, Cosine Similarity, this paper intends to uncover the feasibility of Cosine Similarity in choosing the best QTT.

Re‐examining the impact of sectoral‐ and industrial‐level FDI on growth: Does institutional quality, education levels and trade openness matter?

AbstractThis study examines whether institutional quality, education levels and trade openness affect the relationship between sectoral‐ and industrial‐level foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and economic growth. Previous studies highlight the heterogeneous effects of FDI at the sectoral‐ and industrial‐level suggesting the need to examine the growth effects of FDI at a disaggregated level. However, previous studies have not empirically explored the role of absorptive capacities at the industrial‐ and sectoral‐level. Consequently, using a sample of 36 Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development countries from 2000 to 2019, we examine the relationship using the system generalised method of moments estimator to control for endogeneity. Our results show that the magnitudinal effects of overall FDI is dampened as sectoral‐ and industrial‐effects are not considered. We find that both manufacturing and services FDI contributes to growth. However, the effect of manufacturing FDI is greater. Meanwhile, we find education levels to be an effective moderator for services FDI, while trade openness enhances the growth effects of manufacturing FDI more effectively. Institutional quality is shown to have a positive complementary effect across both sectors and certain industries. Policy implications are discussed.

Chronic diseases are first associated with the degradation and artificialization of food matrices rather than with food composition: calorie quality matters more than calorie quantity.

For decades, it has been customary to relate human health to the nutritional composition of foods, and from there was born food composition databases, composition labelling scores and the recommendation to eat varied foods. However, individuals can fully address their nutritional needs and become chronically ill. The nutrient balance of a food is only a small part of its overall health potential. In this paper, we discussed the proof of concept that the increased risk of chronic diseases worldwide is primarily associated with the degradation and artificialization of food matrices, rather than only their nutrient contents, based on the assumption that "food matrices govern the metabolic fate of nutrients". An empirico-inductive proof of concept research design has been used, based on scientific data linking the degree of food processing, food matrices and human health, notably on the glycaemic index, nutrient bioavailability, satiety potential, and synergistic effects. We postulate that if the nutrient content is insufficient to fully characterize the diet-global health relationship, one other dimensions is necessary, i.e., the food matrix through the degree of processing. Both matrix and nutrient composition dimensions have been included under the new concept of the 3V index for Real (Vrai), Vegetal (Végétal), and Varied (Varié) foods. The Real metric, reflecting the integrity of the initial food matrix, is the most important, followed by the Vegetal (nutrient origin) and the Varied ("composition" effect) metrics. Concerning their effects on health, food matrix comes first, and then nutrient composition, and calorie quality matters more than calorie quantity.

Does governance quality matter in the nexus of inclusive finance and stability?

PurposeDespite numerous evidence of policy trade-off in financial inclusion-stability nexus, little is known about the role of governance quality to align policy goals and maximizing the social benefits. Therefore, to fill the gap, this study focuses to investigate the moderating effect of country governance (CG) in the interplay between financial-inclusion (FI) and financial-stability (FS), using a large panel of 84 economies covering the years 2004–2017.Design/methodology/approachFor attaining this objective, the study constructs several indexes for FI, FS and CG using principal component analysis (PCA) and examines how FI influences FS at different CG levels applying advanced econometrics. FindingsThe results show that CG plays a very crucial role in eradicating the trade-off and strengthens the synergy between FI and FS. The findings are insensitive to several robustness validations and could be constructive for policymakers to devise policies and to ensure financial stability.Originality/valueAs far as the authors are aware, this is the only paper that empirically explains CG's role in FI-FS nexus.

Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on Energy consumption: Does Institutional Quality matter? Evidence from Cote d'Ivoire

This paper examines the role played by institutional quality in the relationship between foreign direct investment and energy consumption in Côte d'Ivoire. Using data from the World Bank and International Country Risk Guid over the period 1984-2014 and the Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) and Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) methods, we account for the joint effects of institutional quality and foreign direct investment on energy consumption. The results reveal that a high level of democracy attenuates the negative effects of FDI flows on energy consumption. This result shows that improving and strengthening democratic institutions has a positive influence on energy efficiency incentive policies by changing the composition of FDI towards clean technology sectors, such as the service sector.

Renewable and non-renewable energyconsumption driven sustainable development in ASEAN countries: do financial development and institutional quality matter?

Energy consumption for sustainable development has become a crucial issue in recent years. The anthropogenic effects of traditional energy sources (non-renewables) underscore the need for renewable energy and efforts to promote its adoption have comprised policy makers' strategies to achieve sustainable development. At the same time, institutional stability is a necessary element needed to meet the goal of sustainable development via improved management of resources and technology diffusion. The literature shows some contradictory findings on this matter and this study aims to clarify. Thus, this research scrutinizes the contribution of renewable and non-renewable energies in sustainable developmentwhile also taking into account financial development and institutional quality in ASEAN countries from 1980 to 2018. To assess for co-integration, a pooled mean group (PMG) regression technique is employed and the findings from this technique are verified by using fully modified ordinary least square (FMOLS), dynamic ordinary least square (DOLS), and canonical cointegration regression (CCR) techniques in conjunction with other panel-based econometric procedures to evaluate the robustness of the model. The findings reveal a significantly positive influence for renewable energy and a significantly adverse impact for non-renewable energy with respect to sustainable development in ASEAN countries. In addition, the results indicate that institutional quality and financial development have adverse effects on sustainable development. Therefore, this research recommends sustainable management of non-renewables and greater promotion of renewables by strengthening institutional quality in ASEAN countries.

Indoor Air Quality in Healthcare Units—A Systematic Literature Review Focusing Recent Research

The adequate assessment and management of indoor air quality in healthcare facilities is of utmost importance for patient safety and occupational health purposes. This study aims to identify the recent trends of research on the topic through a systematic literature review following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) methodology. A total of 171 articles published in the period 2015–2020 were selected and analyzed. Results show that there is a worldwide growing research interest in this subject, dispersed in a wide variety of scientific journals. A textometric analysis using the IRaMuTeQ software revealed four clusters of topics in the sampled articles: physicochemical pollutants, design and management of infrastructures, environmental control measures, and microbiological contamination. The studies focus mainly on hospital facilities, but there is also research interest in primary care centers and dental clinics. The majority of the analyzed articles (85%) report experimental data, with the most frequently measured parameters being related to environmental quality (temperature and relative humidity), microbiological load, CO2 and particulate matter. Non-compliance with the WHO guidelines for indoor air quality is frequently reported. This study provides an overview of the recent literature on this topic, identifying promising lines of research to improve indoor air quality in healthcare facilities.

Urolithiasis and water intake in Saudi Arabia, is it a matter of quality or quantity?

Introduction:Urolithiasis is a significant problem with an increasing incidence and prevalence worldwide. Multiple factors such as water intake, climate change, dietary habit, and genetic factors can affect stone formation. Our aim is to clarify the relationship between water intake and urolithiasis in Saudi Arabia as a hot climate area.Methods:This cross-sectional internet-based survey was conducted in November 2017. Our study was performed using a standard web-based questionnaire using social media open to all internet users. We excluded the incomplete responses. Analysis of the data was then carried out using Chi-square test and SPSS package version 20.Results:We found a great response to our survey, where 9100 participants responded. Among the participants, 76.6% were females and 23.4% were males. The largest age group was between 18 and 30 years (60.8%). Of the participants, 842 (9.3%) had history of urinary tract stones. About 74.3% of the participants with a history of urinary tract stones were drinking <1 L/day of water in comparison with those who had no history of urinary tract stones who were drinking a minimum of 1.25 L/day in 55.1%. Regarding the type of water intake, there was no significant relationship between the type of water and the incidence of stones formation (P =0.096). The amount of water was significantly correlated with the urolithiasis (P = 0.000).Conclusion:We concluded that the amount of water intake per day significantly correlated with urolithiasis, and according to our study, the minimally accepted intake was ≥1.25 L/day. However, the type of water consumed has no statistically significant impact on stone formation.

Advancing Online Teaching: Creating Equity-Based Digital Learning Environments by Kevin Kelly and Todd Zakrajsek

Reviewed by: Advancing Online Teaching: Creating Equity-Based Digital Learning Environments by Kevin Kelly and Todd Zakrajsek E. Nicole Meyer Kelly, Kevin, and Todd Zakrajsek. Advancing Online Teaching: Creating Equity-Based Digital Learning Environments. Stylus, 2021. ISBN 978-1-62036-722-3. Pp. xv + 248. While the move to online teaching caused by the Covid-19 pandemic was sudden (March 2020), the push to online teaching will continue to increase. For many French instructors, the notions of diversity, equity, and inclusion are on our minds due to the global reach of French, and our continuing efforts to include other French-speaking cultures into our teaching. This volume successfully incorporates inclusion, learning equity, and universal design for learning (UDL) into course design, writing course outcomes, course structure(s), activities and assessment. Thus, Kelly and Zakrajsek’s work helps French teachers to create an “instructor presence,” address different modes of learning, augment multiple paths for student success, and create the human connection our students crave. Many will appreciate the evidence-based ways to make adjustments to online courses, concrete teaching tips, and the differentiation between assessing teaching and student learning. The authors convincingly argue that to “advance online learning,” we must “teach in an increasingly inclusive, equitable, and compassionate way” (3). Divided into three parts, the first section concisely defines underlying concepts such as UDL, fostering human connectedness, and equity. It also addresses (re)writing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-Related) learning outcomes for equitable, inclusive online courses, and suggests concrete ways to establish a transparent organizational framework. To optimize engagement with course content, emerging technologies prove crucial to many. Best practices include aligning activities and assessment strategies with desired outcomes. The second section of the volume provides useful ways of promoting respectful, engaging discussions and other meaningful, often interactive, online activities. French teachers all invest immense time building authentic and engaging learning situations. Learning to manage student and instructor expectations through workload management strategies while assuring truly diverse, equitable and inclusive learning environments is essential to our well-being. The final part of the volume aids us to make effective adjustments to our online courses. A growth-minded approach to teaching online underlies the authors’ suggestions. Useful recommendations for authentic assessment of both our courses and of student learning translate well to our discipline. The complete bibliography, lists of URLs and applicable technologies are helpful. The strengths of this work are multiple: its usefulness for experienced and novice online instructors, its solid theoretical grounding, as well as a truly inclusive approach that includes Quality Matters (QM) considerations and goes beyond. Together, these features can remind instructors of essential factors for all students, including the building of a respectful equity-minded learning community. Suggestions of engaging, inclusive thinking, and diverse discussion and other activities prove applicable for language and more advanced French students. For teachers seeking primarily French-speaking examples or French-focused tools to create safe classroom environments [End Page 211] welcoming LGBTQIA+ students, this volume will prove less useful. Rethinking the French Classroom: New Approaches to Teaching Contemporary French and Francophone Women (Routledge 2019) and Teaching Diversity and Inclusion: Examples from a French-Speaking Classroom. (Routledge 2021) better serve that purpose. While not targeting those specific lenses, this current volume should prove useful to French teachers as they design and enact their online courses. [End Page 212] E. Nicole Meyer Augusta University (GA) Copyright © 2022 American Association of Teachers of French