Role In History Research Articles

The “Ariadne’s Space Thread” for France and Europe in the mid-twentieth and twenty-first centuries

In the twenty-first century, the importance of space exploration is increasing in the economic, political, and military spheres of social life. In this article, the author analyses, starting from the twentieth century, the historical experience of gaining access to space in the countries of Western Europe, including its regional integration association, the European Union, by means of launch vehicles. The absence of a detailed study of the role of France in the process of creating the first European launch vehicle in Russian historiography determines its novelty. The source base comprises archives, documents and materials of the French National Assembly, official structures of the EU and the European Space Agency (ESA), research articles, monographs drawing on memoirs. The purpose of the study is to analyze the history of the development and establishment of the French and European space exploration programs using the Ariane family of launch vehicles and the role of France in these processes. The author’s objectives are to identify the historical role of scientists from Germany, defeated in World War II, in the creation of France’s scientific and technical base, which allowed it to become the only nuclear power in the EU in the second half of the twentieth century and one of the world leaders in space exploration; to consider the process of providing autonomous access to space for Western Europe by creating its own launch vehicles with the key financial and technical contribution by France and with the participation of ESA; to analyse the role of space technologies and programmes in ensuring security, organizing reconnaissance from space. An analysis of the sources and literature on the topic leads to the conclusion that the pricing policy in the European space industry and strategic competition with space powers prevents European launch vehicles from strengthening their position in this market and achieving autonomy from third countries in access to outer space. Despite the long experience of post-war scientific and technological research and related advances in space exploration, it is difficult for France and Europe to achieve strategic autonomy in this important branch of human endeavour.

Trends and prospects for the development of modeling in accounting

The historical role of modeling in the development of accounting and the modern interpretation of the use of models for solving management problems in accounting automation are shown. The dynamics of the spread of different models of integrated accounting automation are presented, and trends in the complexity of models with the development of information technology are highlighted. The features of the development of modeling of management tasks in the digital transformation of agriculture are shown. The need to develop accounting modeling at the macroeconomic level is noted.

Exploring Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy as a Modality: How it is Evolving in the Ontario, Canada Context and the Relevance of Contributions from the Fields of Theology and Spiritual Care.

This paper surveys the current understanding of spiritually integrated psychotherapy (SIP) and connects the historical role of religious training to better understand how SIP is developing as a psychotherapy modality in Ontario, Canada. The paper clarifies how SIP is defined and proposes three levels of practice: spiritually conscious therapy, spiritually informed therapy, and spiritually integrated therapy. As evidence-based and practiced-based literature expands, more consensus is needed in how SIP terminology is used.

Beyond the Acronym: Interconnections of STEAM, the Humanities, and Digital Citizenship

This study examines interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary interconnections within STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), the humanities, and their collective impacts on civilizations over time. This study includes a comprehensive overview of STEAM education and its integration with historical context and explores relationships beyond the acronym of STEAM itself, with an emphasis on STEAM advancements, the humanities, and digital citizenship for contemporary learners. The role of humanities in relation to STEAM is considered for delving into the historical background of robotics, the technological evolution from simple machines to complex tools for machine learning, engineering innovations during Industrial Revolutions, the Renaissance for creativity, and the Maker Movement for makerspaces in fostering innovation. The researchers consider how scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical advancements have shaped societal development, as well as the historical roles of artistic expression on cultures. An analysis of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary connections among STEAM disciplines within historical contexts creates a holistic educational view of societal evolution. The researchers also reflect on the contemporary implications of historical STEAM developments, advocating for the integration of historical context into STEAM curricula – and STEAM curricula into the humanities – for cultivating critical thinking, creative thinking, and a deeper understanding of civilization's interconnectedness.

The United States in the World Today: How Sociologists Think About It and Why It Matters

The study of policy alone often means domestic policy, of interest to generalist sociologists interested in how political ideas are turned into domestic legislation, executive action, and/or court litigation. Foreign policy, as the financial, commercial, diplomatic and military relations of a state with foreign states, remains a niche subfield. But foreign relations should be conceived of as the broader set of entanglements between societies, encompassing transnational movements, expert networks, and fields. Then, sociological theories of foreign relations can interest generalist sociologists. In this review, we illustrate how this broad view of foreign relations applies to the study of the United States in the world today (USitWT) by first surveying how sociologists of the world society and world system have focused on transnational relations and the place of the United States in their dynamics, and how they have engaged with the question of power. We then demonstrate how field theorists’ study of transnational fields can allow sociologists to reconceptualize the historical role of the USitWT by highlighting continuities between European colonial governmentalities and current US transnational practices. This field perspective can allow sociologists to understand the USitWT as transnational, postcolonial, or neo-colonial governmentality, depending on the sociological and historical depth and range of its relation with different parts of the world.

Examining the Insurance Industry's Role in the High-Quality Development of "Healthy China"

This study investigates the role and challenges of the insurance industry in the high-quality development of "Healthy China." This study begins by outlining the background and objectives of the Healthy China strategy. Subsequently, through a literature review and case analysis, it explores the historical roles and development of the insurance industry in the healthcare domain, as well as its positioning and responsibilities within the Healthy China strategy. The study further analyzes the practical engagement of the insurance industry in the construction of Healthy China, including innovations and promotions of health insurance products, and collaborative models between insurance institutions and healthcare services. Additionally, the study identifies challenges faced by the insurance industry in contributing to Healthy China, such as market development bottlenecks and issues related to product design alignment with market demands. Finally, drawing from case studies, this study proposes recommendations to enhance the penetration and coverage of insurance products, strengthen collaboration between insurance and healthcare institutions, and innovate insurance products and service models, outlining future development prospects for the insurance industry in contributing to Healthy China.

The Helper or the Help: Co-Transference Between Black Female Therapists and White Clients

This paper examines how the identities of Black female therapists and their White clients may contribute to enactments stemming from what this author calls a Black Nanny-White Charge co-transference. The roots of the Black Nanny-White Charge co-transference can be traced to the intergenerationally transmitted roles both therapist and client have inherited from the racial oppression Black women have been subjected to in the United States, the historic role Black women have played in caring for White children, and the experience many middle-class and wealthy White children have had of being cared for by a Black woman. Though much of the literature on racial dissimilarity between therapists and clients features White therapist-BIPOC client dyads, drawing on psychoanalytic theories of intersubjectivity and the framework of intersectionality, this paper explores the unique, mostly unconscious features of the dynamic interactions between Black female therapists and their White clients. The meta psychoanalytic theory of intersubjectivity allows for recognition of a racialized co-transference among White clients working with Black female therapists and helps avoid the potential pitfalls that could forestall mutual recognition. The author coins the term nurture hesitancy to describe the reluctance Black female therapists may experience when engaging White clients. Using two clinical vignettes, the author illustrates how the developmental achievement of mutual recognition between Black female therapists and White clients demands resolution of the Black Nanny co-transference and nurture hesitancy.

Leadership shift in the global soybean market: Dynamic connectedness approach (TVP-VAR)

The price transmission in international soybean market has been extensively examined. However, recent econometric advancements have enabled the application of dynamic connectedness methodology as outlined by Antonakakis and Gabauer (2017) [1], which is based on a Time-varying Parameter Vector Autoregressive (TVP-VAR) model. This approach captures the time-varying connectedness of time series, considering potential risk shock emitters and receivers. The connectedness index (Diebold and Yilmaz, Jan. 2012) [2] was developed using Generalized Forecast Error Variance Decomposition (GFEVD) and the Generalized Impulse Response Function (GIRF) (Koop et al., Sep. 1996; Pesaran and Shin, Jan. 1998) [3,4]. This study aims to understand the dynamic connectedness and price leadership. The research examined markets including the US Soybean futures market (Chicago Board of Trade), Rotterdam Port spot market representing the European soybean market, Paranaguá port representing Brazil, Argentina represented by Rosario Futures and Spot, and the Chinese domestic spot market and the Dalian futures on behalf of China. The research spanned approximately ten years, from September 2009 to May 2019. The findings suggest that the soybean market has reached a high level of maturity, able to withstand exogenous shocks for at least the past seven years. The net pairwise directional connectedness revealed dynamic and bidirectional causality. The dynamic connectedness index showed a highly connected and developed market in the West (Chicago Futures, Rotterdam, Paranaguá, and Rosario Futures and Spot). However, the connectedness between Western and Eastern markets was relatively low, indicating some level of market isolation. Furthermore, the pairwise connectedness index between Eastern market (China spot and Dalian Futures) was also considerable low. Lastly, Paranaguá and Rosario overtook Rotterdam as price-leading markets and were identified as the primary net transmitters of shocks, indirectly implying causality. Chicago, Rosario, and Paranaguá formed a triumvirate leading international prices, while Rotterdam adopted a secondary leading position, deviating from its historical role as the price leader.

Podiatric surgery: a canary in the coalmine for professional monopolies.

What is known about the topic? The health workforce and health tasks are highly contested and largely controlled by regulation. Since the introduction of medical regulation in the mid-19th century, the practice of surgery has been largely dominated by medically trained surgeons. A small group of Australian podiatrists have defied these historic boundaries by creating their own colleges of training and convincing government and regulators of their safety and efficacy in surgical practice. The Podiatry Board of Australia commissioned an independent review of the regulation and regulatory practices of podiatric surgeons in Australia. What does this paper add? This paper discusses the implications of a regulatory review of the role of podiatric surgeons for professional role boundaries. What are the implications for practitioners? Despite historic role boundaries and definitions, with appropriate training, regulation, and financing, the health workforce can be mobilised in different ways to meet population needs, overcoming a professional monopoly over roles.

Nonlinear relationships between the participation index and key financial assets: A quantile regression analysis

The Participation Index is essential for assessing market sentiment, investor confidence, and financial market direction. Gold, known for its historical role in protecting wealth and providing a stable asset during economic instability, plays a key role in investment portfolios as an alternative guarantee against financial market fluctuations. The USD and EUR are key current currencies in global economics, affecting international trade, financial transactions, and investment decisions. The purpose of this study is to analyze the complex relationships between the Participation Index (KAT) and three significant financial assets: gold, the US dollar (USD), and the Euro (EUR) using Quantile Regression analysis. Daily data between 16.11.2021-08.08.2023 were used in this study. According to the results; the impact of the euro exchange rate on the "KAT" variable exhibits a positive relationship, which increases as the quantile level rises. The impact of the exchange rate of the United States Dollar (USD) on the variable defined as "KAT" indicates a positive relationship, which intensifies as the quantile level rises. The relationship between gold prices and the "KAT" variable shows a positive strengthening impact as the quantile level increases, and these effects demonstrate a high level of statistical significance.

Fire refugia patch dynamics differ between prescribed fires and wildfires in longleaf pine savanna

Increasing wildfire activity has spurred an increasing push for the application of prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risk while simultaneously acting as a surrogate for fire’s historical role as a fundamental ecosystem process. However, prescribed fires are often ignited using uniform ignitions to maintain operational control and there are concerns that they may not be able to replicate the landscape heterogeneity, particularly patterns in unburned patches, generated by historical fires. Fire refugia, unburned areas within fire perimeters, play an integral role in determining post-fire recovery and community structure. We assess patterns in fire refugia across 443 large (>200 ha) wildfire and prescribed fire perimeters using remotely sensed fire severity data in longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) savannas of the Florida Panhandle. Contrary to concerns, large prescribed fires had a significantly greater proportion of unburned area than wildfires, driven by larger refugia patch sizes. Drier conditions promoted smaller and more numerous fire refugia patches. Our study demonstrates differences in wildfires versus prescribed fire outcomes on landscape structure, with implications for future longleaf pine savanna management.

MacLeish/Oppenheimer, Trump, and the Conquest of America

Archibald MacLeish (Pulitzer prize-winning poet/playwright) published his highly acclaimed essay “The Conquest of America” in the August 1949 Atlantic Monthly. His essay focused on an American crisis of national purpose, and central to his account is the importance of a national image for America. In particular, he called for a redeclaration of American purpose by appealing to a Jeffersonian “Revolution of the Individual.” MacLeish’s friend Robert Oppenheimer responded to his essay with high praise but also criticism. In this article, we use the MacLeish/ Oppenheimer exchange as a springboard for a discussion of the crisis of American democracy today exemplified by the election of Donald Trump. We take a synthetic approach, relying not simply on MacLeish/Oppenheimer but more importantly on contemporary scholars. We attempt to construct an American image with a realistic meaning for today. The image includes three interweaving political components—Liberal Democracy, Liberal Nationalism, Liberal Internationalism—complemented by America’s historical role as Democracy’s Vital Center. After sketching this national image, we discuss each component, touching on several contemporary issues as well as the general nature of the image in light of Trump and the current crisis of American democracy.

Come West, Young Woman: Jane Smiley’s Trailing Wives

ABSTRACT Jane Smiley’s regional novels offer more than the contemplation of an American landscape, enhanced by the labor of settlers and farmers. Instead, her novels critique both the hidden politics of settlement as well as the destructive legacy of “family” farms. In The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton and Private Life, the acquisition of a wife is essential to a man’s Western quest. However, Smiley portrays these wives less as passive victims than as accomplices to their husbands’ misdeeds, holding them responsible for the consequences of their union. Smiley’s wives may ultimately achieve an awareness of their choices and their roles in history, but it is a pyrrhic achievement as they realize they cannot make amends for the harm their marriages caused others. This essay examines how The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton and Private Life build on A Thousand Acres, forming Smiley’s critique of the foundational American myths of Western settlement. While her novels may fall within the literary traditions of domestic realism, Smiley’s female protagonists are more aware of the privilege embedded within their landscape and homes, fully acknowledging the harm their marriages caused others, deliberately revealing the ideologies entwined in marriage vows.

Race science without racists: how bigoted paradigms persist in allergy research.

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the massacre in Buffalo, the editorial boards of the prominent scientific publication companies formally apologized for their journals' historical role in advancing race science and promised to improve their standards. However, flowery commentaries cannot undo the consistent pattern of endorsing biologic differences between ethnic groups, even when discussing diseases or traits that are not considered politically charged. In this report, an exemplar is made of a recent publication claiming to identify phenotypes of atopic dermatitis that are distinct between European Americans, Asians, and African Americans. The insufficiency of the evidence and logic underlying these claims are discussed. Although devoid of malice, numerous publications continue to demonstrate how claims of biological differences between races is mainstreamed in modern scientific publications. Overall, the goal of this work is to challenge the scientific community, particularly the publication companies, to evaluate how assumptions of innate biologic disadvantage have clouded assessments of racial disparities in disease beyond the topics that are more stereotypical of race science.

An epigraphical and artistic study of four tombstones from the Qāsimī State Era in Yemen

AbstractThis study examines four tombstones associated with significant figures in Yemen's history during the early Qāsimī State era: ʿAlī b. Imām al‐Muʾayyad Muḥammad b. al‐Qāsim (1013–1078 Hiǧrī (h)/ ad 1603–1617) and his brother al‐Qāsim b. Imām al‐Muʾayyad Muḥammad b. al‐Qāsim (1024–1127 h/ ad 1632–1715). The research sheds light on their biographies and historical roles. It aims to document and study these stone artefacts from both archaeological and artistic perspectives, providing a detailed description and analysing the inscriptions in terms of form and content. The inscriptions contain valuable historical information, religious and historical titles and supplicatory phrases. The researcher employed a descriptive–analytical approach and an inductive method by describing the four artefacts, reading their written texts, analyzing their contents and referencing various archaeological evidence sources and historical references. The study emphasises the importance of preserving these artefacts due to their significant archaeological and cultural value amid the ongoing armed political conflict in Yemen.

The contribution of Imam Kashfelasrar to the spiritual and moral education of the Tatar diaspora in Northwestern China

The relevance of the presented topic lies in the fact that the activities of the Imam of Ghulja were not the subject of research. Based on the analysis of interviews with representatives of the Tatar diaspora of the Republic of Kazakhstan and memoir-epistolary material, the author examines the life and work of the Tatar Imam Kashflasrar in a foreign language space. The article points out his great contribution to the spiritual and moral education of representatives of the Tatar diaspora of Northwestern China, as well as the historical role of the imam in the process of repatriation of Tatars to the USSR. As a result of the conducted research, it can be concluded that largely due to the spiritual and educational activities of the imam, the Tatar diaspora has not lost its identity, its religion, language and culture, which is an important factor in preserving identity in a foreign-speaking country.

Design and Development of a Professional Skills Coaching Framework for Engineering and Computing Degree Apprenticeship (DA) Programmes at Aston University

Aston University has provided Work-Based Learning (WBL) courses since the 1960’s. The introduction of Degree Apprenticeship (DA) levy funding in 2015 has led to a change of focus at Aston University from delivery of traditional WBL programmes to development of more than ten level 6 and 7 Engineering and Computing programmes in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS). These programmes were designed and developed organically over the years leading to different student support mechanisms and practice across the varying DA programmes. The growth of these programmes led to the establishment of the Aston Professional Engineering Centre (APEC) as a department in late 2020, overseeing all Engineering and Computing DA and non-DA programmes in the College. This, together with the regulatory aspects of DA programmes, in turn, led to investigating the historic role of the Professional Supervisor. This investigation combined with the prospective Ofsted New Provider Monitoring Visit (NPMV) in 2022 instigated a need for a shift from solely utilising professional supervisory roles for WBL activities to a consistent framework for skills-based, systems level thinking approaches, conducive to the corporate environment, via Professional Skills Coach adoption. This concept paper presents our innovative approach in supporting Engineering and Computing DA learners at Aston University by designing and developing a Professional Skills Coaching framework in 2022, underpinned by the pedagogical coaching approaches, as well as the way in which the model concept could be adopted by other STEM educators to support learners.

Calcified Meningiomas Demonstrate Equivocal Grade, Proliferation, and Immediate Surgical Outcomes

Meningioma calcification is thought to predict reduced growth potential and aggression. However, historical studies have primarily focused on correlating calcification in small meningiomas (diameter less than 2.5 cm) rather than analyzing characteristics of calcified meningiomas across all sizes. In this study, we investigate the pathologic and clinical implications of meningioma calcification. We utilized a historical database of 342 consecutive newly diagnosed intracranial meningiomas with preoperative computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans treated at a single institution from 2005 to 2019. We correlated the presence of calcification with patient demographics, grade, Mindbomb Homolog-1 index, location, volume, Simpson grade, and recurrence using both univariate and multivariate generalized linear models. On univariate analysis, no single variable correlated with tumor calcification. Notably, neither tumor 2021 World Health Organization grade (P = 0.91) nor Mindbomb Homolog-1 index (P = 0.62) predicted calcification. After accounting for demographic characteristics and tumor volume and location, there was no significant association between 2021 World Health Organization grade (P = 0.52) and Mindbomb Homolog-1 index (P = 0.54) and calcification. Calcification had no influence on resection grade (P = 0.59) or recurrence (P = 0.80). In this series, calcified meningiomas exhibited similar 2021 World Health Organization tumor grading distribution, proliferation indexes, and immediate surgical outcomes compared to their noncalcified counterparts. These findings question the historical role of using meningioma calcification as an independent guide to their management.

ადამიანური კაპიტალის მართვა ისტორიული თეორიის ჭრილში

The historical role of human resource management and its importance in effective organizational performance and continuous development is discussed. To understand the historical role of the human resource management, the article reviews the corresponding literature and analyzes management approach based on human capital theory in relation to effective performance of contemporary organizations. At an early stage of scientific research in economic development a human’s role was evaluated as a special resource (human resource) and as a subject of social development. At a later stage a human was considered as a subject of economic development. This gave origin to terms like an “individual” and a “person”. In this case a human is considered as a subject of social and labor relations. Currently, key elements of the social-economic reform, such as stabilization of social-economic and political environment, invention and establishment of new manufacturing and management technologies, rationalization of the finance and banking systems and improvement of social welfare and quality of lifestyle are still critical challenges facing our country. These challenges can only be addressed by implementation of consistent policy in social and labor relations. Establishment of social market economy in the country and its well-organized functioning is possible with integration into global production. This primarily refers to adaptation of domestic labor relations with the internationally recognized social and labor relation system. This goal can be achieved by continuous organizational development efforts. For this reason, it is essential for each organization to develop and periodically renew its human resource management strategy and action plan that will ensure alignment of its personnel conduct and behavior and entire progress with its organizational needs. For organizational development it is essential to develop and periodically renew employee performance evaluation, motivation, personnel development policy and procedures. Staff motivation policy shall define both monetary and non-monetary incentives and be targeted at maintaining best human capital crucial for the long-term success of any organization. Personnel development policy should reflect the correlation between the results of performance evaluation and personnel development plan. The policy should prescribe rules for developing an individual development plan and setting career development criteria. In addition, a personnel career development policy and procedures should prescribe organizational training needs identification methodology, priority trainings, training opportunities and respective actions. Knowledge gained at the trainings should be expanded throughout the organization. Concentrating on above processes will turn an organization into an attractive employer with desirable working environment and organizational culture.

Stereotactic radiosurgery in patients with small cell lung cancer and 1-10 brain metastases: A multi-institutional, phase II, prospective clinical trial.

2020 Background: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) as opposed to whole brain radiation (WBRT) represents the standard of care for patients with a limited number of brain metastases. Brain metastases from small cell lung cancer (SCLC), however, represent an exception to this dogma, given that prior trials evaluating SRS in lieu of WBRT excluded patients with SCLC due to the historical role of prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) and concerns relating to neurologic decline and death when WBRT is omitted from upfront management. We conducted a prospective, multi-center, phase II trial of SRS in patients with SCLC and 1-10 brain metastases to determine how rates of neurologic death compared to historical controls managed with WBRT. Methods: Following approval from the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center IRB, we opened a single-arm, multi-center, phase II trial to investigate SRS in patients with SCLC and 1-10 brain metastases naïve to prior brain-directed radiation including PCI (NCT03391362). Prior resection of a brain metastasis was permitted. Patients with leptomeningeal disease were excluded. Metastases <2cm in maximal size were generally managed with SRS to 20 Gy; larger tumors, or those near sensitive structures, were dose reduced to 16-19 Gy or managed with fractioned SRS (SRT) to 30 Gy in 5 fractions. Gross totally resected brain metastases received SRT to 25 Gy in 5 fractions. We sought to determine, as the primary endpoint, whether or not use of SRS in lieu of WBRT would lead to meaningfully higher rates of neurologic death (HR 1.61, corresponding to a 1-year event rate of 26.7% relative to a historical 1-year rate of 17.5% in patients previously managed with WBRT at our center), with 90% power and a one-sided alpha error of 5%. Neurologic death was defined as marked, progressive, radiographic brain progression accompanied by corresponding neurologic symptomatology without systemic disease progression / systemic symptoms of a life-threatening nature and was assessed by a panel of 2-3 neuro-radiation oncologists. Results: Between 3/2018 – 4/2023, 100 patients were enrolled across 4 centers. The median age was 68 years (IQR 63 – 74 years). The median number of brain metastases was 2 (IQR 1 – 3); 16 (16%) of patients underwent prior neurosurgical resection. On study, 66 (66%) patients were treated with SRS alone while 32 (32%) were treated with SRT to at least 1 site; 2 patients died of systemic disease progression before study treatment. The median overall survival was 10.3 months. In total, 19 neurologic deaths were observed, relative to 62 systemic deaths. The neurologic death rate at 1 year was 11.0% (95% CI 4.8% – 17.2%). Conclusions: Our prospective, multi-institutional study demonstrated modest rates of neurologic death when SRS as opposed to WBRT is used in patients with SCLC and 1-10 brain metastases and represents the largest prospective experience to date. Clinical trial information: NCT03391362 .