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ENHANCING RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESSES: INSIGHTS FROM PNB METLIFE’S TALENT ACQUISITION

This paper is on recruitment and selection process at PNB MetLife Insurance Company Limited. The process of identifying, screening, shortlisting, and choosing the best applicants to occupy the necessary vacant jobs is known as recruitment and selection. The primary objectives of this research are to determine how candidates are recruited, on what criteria the selection process is based, and what skill set is necessary for a certain position. The aim of this research is to investigate the PNB MetLife's recruitment and selection procedure and to investigate whether the procedure is simple to comprehend and use different methods that are used by the organisation. The study's research design is descriptive. Primary data have been collected for this project. 50 candidates make up the sample size for the questionnaire method used to acquire the data. The data indicates that employee referrals (72%) are the dominant source for internal recruitment, and employment agencies (42%) lead in external recruitment. High satisfaction (88%) with the resume screening process and clear job descriptions (94%) reflect positively on organizational practices, while a strong awareness (94%) of referral schemes supports internal hiring strategies. Such insights offer valuable guidance for refining recruitment approaches and enhancing employee satisfaction, thereby fortifying organizational success. This project makes an effort to offer suggestions for improving recruitment efficiency and lowering hiring costs. Keywords: Recruitment Process, Selection process, Interview, Job vacancy, Qualification and Skills

The Applicability of Design Thinking in the Tourism Sector, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

One of the most significant corporate trends nowadays is design thinking, which gives firms the ability to develop their strategic thinking capabilities in order to tackle difficult problems. The goals of design thinking are to transform enterprises, encourage imaginative abilities, pinpoint needs and opportunities, and provide fresh ideas and scenarios for the company. South Africa's economy can grow as much as is desired by including all of these aspects. Design thinking is a capability that may deliberately assist the South African tourism industry in attaining its aspirational goals of increasing visitor arrivals, accelerating job development, and unleashing entrepreneurial prospects across sub-sectors that are closely related to the tourism sector. Tourism industry stakeholders must be aware of the evolving consumer demands. Understanding whether design thinking might be applied to the tourism sector in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and whether doing so may be effective and advantageous for this sector, was the study's primary objective. Purposive sampling was used in this study's qualitative research approach. Eleven members of the tourism industry participated in a design thinking workshop, a focus group, and interviews in August and September 2021. The main conclusions showed that design thinking would be an effective technique to support improvements and innovation in the tourism sector, as all participants confirmed and agreed. The study's findings have led to various factors that can help design thinking improve tourism industry business. It is recommended that though design thinking can boost business in the tourism industry, a number of contributing factors must be properly implemented.

Development of a Model to Classify Skin Diseases using Stacking Ensemble Machine Learning Techniques

Skin diseases are highly prevalent and transmissible. It has been one of the major health problems that most people face. The diseases are dangerous to the skin and tend to spread over time. A patient can be cured of these skin diseases if they are detected on time and treated early. However, it is difficult to identify these diseases and provide the right medications. This study's research objectives involve developing an ensemble machine learning based model for classifying Erythemato-Squamous Diseases (ESD). The ensemble techniques combine five different classifiers, Naïve Bayes, Support Vector Classifier, Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting, by merging their predictions and utilizing them as input features for a meta-classifier during training. We tested and validated the ensemble model using the dataset from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) repository to assess its effectiveness. The Individual classifiers achieved different accuracies: Naïve Bayes (85.41%), Support Vector Machine (98.61%), Random Forest (97.91%), Decision Tree (95.13%), Gradient Boosting (95.83%). The stacking method yielded a higher accuracy of 99.30% and a precision of 1.00, recall of 0.96, F1 score of 0.97, and specificity of 1.00 compared to the base models. The study confirms the effectiveness of ensemble learning techniques in classifying ESD.

Exploring the impact of performance management systems and feedback quality on employee motivation: investigating the mediating role of self-efficacy

Purpose: The goal of performance management is to guarantee that teams and individuals receive the tools necessary for growth, the acknowledgement they merit for motivation, and the accountability to understand expectations. Performance management makes sure that the organization's ideals are upheld in daily operations and that teams are in agreement over priorities. Method: This study's mixed-method approach research design incorporates both quantitative and qualitative data. Because it allows for a thorough analysis of the effects of performance management systems on employee performance, a case study design is used. Result and Conclusion: To sum up, this study provides insightful information about the complex opinions that workers at different organisational levels have about performance management systems. The results highlight the necessity of clear communication, focused training, and ongoing assessment in order to maximise the effect of PMS on worker productivity and organisational success. Implication of Research: The findings showed that 36.7% of respondents denied having PMS, while 56.7% of respondents admitted to having it. Furthermore, 16.6% of respondents said they were unsure if PMS actually existed. Originality/Value: Opinions on how satisfied people were with the current PMS differed. 46.7% of respondents said they were satisfied, 36.7% said they were not, and 16.6% said they were unsure about their level of satisfaction.

Cross-cultural validation and formulation of key evidence-based back pain messages for Zambian nurses.

Workplace attitudes among nurses with back pain disability are usually unsupportive as nurses tend to rely on passive approaches like pain medications and taking sick leave to manage the impact of their back pain experiences. To lessen the burden of back pain disability, this paper aimed to collate information from publicly accessible health resources such as posters, pamphlets, and electronic resources and cross-culturally validate this information for nurses in Zambia. Focus group discussions were used to produce the validation data for this study's qualitative research design. For cross-cultural validation, deductive analysis was carried out using Herdman's framework for Conceptual Equivalence, Item Equivalence, and Semantic Equivalence. The 14 messages on back pain given to the participants were reviewed to enhance clarity, applicability, and acceptability. Messages with similar meanings were merged, reducing the total number to 7. The revisions made to the 14 back pain messages aimed to improve understanding, acceptability, and relevance within the contexts and circumstances in which nurses' practice. This is important because the messages adapted for use in low- and middle-income countries like Zambia are equivalent and applicable to those originally developed in high-income countries.

Profile of open-start problem-solving with context Sarangan Lake viewed students' learning styles in junior high school

This study aims to reveal the profile of open-start problem-solving with ethnomathematics regarding student learning styles. This research is a qualitative research study on 3 out of 31 students of Junior High School of 3 Magetan taken by purposive sampling. The three students carried out four stages: understanding the problem, planning problem-solving strategies, implementing problem-solving strategies, and reviewing again. The results of the research show that students with a visual learning style solve problems by understanding problems through writing known and being asked and drawing illustrations, planning problem-solving strategies by making examples, carrying out solving strategies by working on the calculation process; students with an auditory learning style solve problems by understanding problems through writing known and being asked, planning strategies by making problems and formulating formulas used, implementing solutions by doing calculations and reviewing; students with a kinesthetic learning style solve problems by understanding issues through writing known and being asked, making examples and writing the formulas used, carrying out solving strategies by applying the calculation process and reviewing the results obtained. However, of the three styles, the results of the accepted work were not correct because they did not write down the conclusions and were not thorough enough.

The Economic Impact of Poor Road System on Agricultural Value Chain in Rivers State, Nigeria

The purpose of this research was to examine the economic impact of poor road system on agricultural value chain in Rivers State. This study utilized a survey methodology to collect data from the whole population of Rivers state. A total of 355 people from the three senatorial districts filled out the survey, and the researcher used the Taro Yamane formula to determine that a sample size of 400 was appropriate. With a mean criteria of 3.0, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) were used to analyze the study's research topics. Reviewing the results of the economic impact of poor road network on agricultural value chain in Rivers State are; damage of perishable goods as a result of long hours spent in transporting the goods from farm to market, etc. The study concluded that good road system is one of the factors to achieve food sufficiency in the Rivers State and recommended that government of the state should assists farmers in conveying their farm produce to urban market where they are sold for better price by providing vehicles for them, create good road network that connect farmlands to modern market in urban areas of the state among others.

The Role of Tax Management as a Moderator in the Effect of Tax Retention Rate and Good Corporate Governance on Earning Quality

The industrial sector plays a very important role in people's lives, as it is the part of the economy that is responsible for the production of goods and services. The primary objective of this research is to empirically explore the dynamic between Tax Retention Rate and Good Corporate Governance concerning Earning Quality, while simultaneously investigating the potential moderating role of Tax Management. Meanwhile, Good Corporate Governance is a critical factor that can affect the integrity and transparency of the company in carrying out its operations. Earning Quality, as a measure of the quality of a company's earnings, is the main parameter in measuring the company's financial performance. The study's research design follows quantitative and associative methodologies. The research population encompasses companies within the industrial sector, as listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the temporal span from 2017 to 2021. Employing a purposive sampling technique, a sample comprising 15 companies, leading to a dataset of 75 observed data points, was selected. To conduct the analysis and hypothesis testing, panel data regression analysis was employed, utilizing Eviews version 12 as the analytical tool. The outcomes of the T-test analyses are noteworthy, as they reveal that both the tax retention rate variable and the good corporate governance variable distinctly influence earning quality. However, the importance of tax management as a mediator in the correlation between tax retention rate and earning quality is insignificant. The findings of this study are expected to provide new insights for stakeholders, regulators, and business practitioners in optimizing tax management and maintaining the quality of corporate profits in the Indonesian capital market environment.

Does corporate governance influence environmental, social and governance disclosure practices of state‐owned enterprises? An international study

AbstractThis paper provides fresh insights into the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure practices of state‐owned enterprises (SOEs). To accomplish this study's research objective, we collected ESG and corporate governance data from Refinitiv Eikon's database on a balanced sample of 253 SOEs from 37 worldwide countries over 5 years (2018–2022), obtaining a total of 1265 observations. A battery of fixed and random effects panel regression models has been estimated to test the impact of board characteristics, like board size, board independence, board gender diversity, number of board meetings, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) duality and the presence of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) committee, on overall and individual ESG disclosure scores of sampled SOEs. Results show that while board size and CEO duality negatively affect SOE ESG disclosure, board independence and gender diversity, as well as the number of board meetings and the existence of a CSR committee, exert a positive influence.

Motivation Program to Reduce Occupational Accidents in a Manufacturing Company

the purpose of this research study was to determine whether implementing a motivation program could lead to a reduction in the rate of occupational accidents in the bakery plant of a manufacturing company based in Lima. The study followed a quasi-experimental approach and used a pretest/posttest design with a single group and a sample of 117 workers. The data collection methods included statistical data on work-related accidents, direct observations in the workplace, recording and monitoring of interactions, and a motivation questionnaire. The research results revealed that implementing the IPLEFOR motivation program—which spanned 21 months—led to a 100% reduction in the accident rate. Consequently, it led to a significant improvement in the occupational health and safety system.

Pengaruh Penerapan E-Government dan Kompetensi terhadap Kinerja Pegawai dengan Motivasi Sebagai Variabel Intervening pada Biro Organisasi Setda Provinsi Jambi

The purpose of this study is to examine how the Jambi Province Regional Secretariat Organization Bureau's implementation of e-government and competency affects worker performance, with motivation serving as an intervening variable. In this study, quantitative approaches and descriptive verification were the methodologies employed. The impact of competency and the use of e-government on worker performance at the Jambi Province Regional Secretariat Organization Bureau is the study's research topic, and motivation serves as an intervening variable. It is evident from the technique that there are 62 samples total. The PLS analysis method is applied in this study. The Jambi Province Regional Secretariat Organization Bureau's workforce competency, work motivation, and performance, as well as the e-government description, indicate that the organization's overall E-Government score is 3050 in the good category. Next, the competency variable is described as follows: with a score of 2,537, it indicates that personnel in the Jambi Province Regional Secretariat Organization Bureau have a high level of expertise. Moreover, the work motivation variable description indicates that the work motivation score falls into the High group with a value of 3588. In the meantime, the employee performance variables description indicates that the score falls into the high category at 2024. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect, competency has a significant and positive effect on work motivation, e-government has a significant effect on employee performance, competency has a negative and insignificant effect on employee performance, and work motivation has a significant and positive effect, according to the results of the Smart PLS 3.0 analysis tools. At the Jambi Province Regional Secretariat Organization Bureau, competency has a significant and positive impact on employee performance through work motivation, and e-government has a positive and significant impact on employee performance through work motivation.

GP trainees as teachers: a rapid review of the barriers, facilitators and outcomes

ABSTRACT Background There is a workforce crisis in General Practice (GP) within the United Kingdom (UK). High-quality clinical placement experiences in GP influence medical students’ interest and likelihood to enter this speciality. GP trainees often express a desire to teach, yet teaching does not feature significantly within their current practice. This study aims to explore outcomes, barriers, and facilitators of GP trainees teaching medical students through a rapid review of published literature. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, Web of Science were searched for articles relating to GP trainees teaching. Studies conducted in the UK and Australia, between January 2000 and October 2022 were included. The Medical Education Research Study Quality Index and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist were used to assess quality. Results Twenty-seven publications, 11 qualitative, six quantitative, three mixed-methods and seven opinion pieces, were identified. Many studies have methodological limitations. Empirical studies show that there are benefits of near-peer teaching, but these are limited by trainees’ capacity and capability to teach, and GPs' confidence in trainees’ teaching. The culture within the practice influenced whether trainees were seen solely as learners or also as teachers for students. Discussion When GP trainees teach there are positive outcomes for medical students and trainees. Teaching was considered an activity that trainees did in ‘addition to’ rather than ‘part’ of’ their training. Appropriate teaching opportunities, and relevant training, were key to trainees’ competence and confidence in teaching. Resources and recognition and a strong teaching culture are needed to support GP trainees to teach.

Academic Evolution in the Age of ChatGPT: An In-depth Qualitative Exploration of its Influence on Research, Learning, and Ethics in Higher Education

This study delves into the potential advantages and challenges presented by the implementation of the ChatGPT within the realm of higher education. Specifically, it endeavours to shed light on the transformative effects of ChatGPT on the research and learning processes. Moreover, this study explores the intricate issues surrounding academic integrity, ethics, and regulatory concerns in this context. Adopting a qualitative research design, the study engaged in semi-structured interviews with 75 esteemed academicians hailing from higher education institutions in North Cyprus. The outcomes of this research endeavour reveal a spectrum of ways in which ChatGPT can augment educational productivity, learning experience, creativity, and idea generation. Nevertheless, it underscores the importance of meticulous consideration of ethical aspects pertaining to academic honesty and the potential over-reliance on ChatGPT. The findings not only offer insights into the opportunities and challenges linked with ChatGPT's integration into higher education, but also advocate for the responsible and ethical utilisation of AI technologies within academic settings. This study substantially contributes to the expanding body of research on the incorporation of artificial intelligence into education. It uniquely focuses on the ChatGPT, an innovative AI-based language model, within the context of higher education. The study's qualitative research methodology, characterised by its exploratory nature, provides a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the impact of ChatGPT on learning and research writing and offers a wealth of valuable insights intended to assist educators, researchers, institutions and policymakers in their endeavours to seamlessly integrate AI technologies into their educational practices.

MAINTENANCE STRATEGY REVIEW (MSR) BASED ON ISO 14224:2016 IN INDONESIA OIL AND NATURAL GAS COMPANIES

<p>The oil and gas industry is vital for Indonesia, and the safety and effectiveness of work in processing and exploring the oil and gas that operate in Indonesia must comply with existing regulations. This safety and effectiveness are inseparable from how the company maintains the assets and instruments used at the oil and gas production and exploration site. Maintenance of pipes and instruments for production is one of the company's most vital assets. In addition to having appropriate productivity, pipes and instruments must be maintained optimally so that maintenance costs do not exceed the value of the oil and gas production. This study's research subject is a natural gas refinery from an oil and gas company operating in the Madura Strait, East Java, Indonesia. The object of research limited to the company's piping system (pipeline system). This study uses a quantitative assessment using the calculated Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) method and a qualitative assessment using the asset maintenance standard to reveals how the maintenance cycle that has been implemented can be optimized. The author carried out a criticality assessment using Maintenance Strategy Review (MSR) to calculate the risk level of asset. This study found that 78 assets must be maintained in their maintenance cycle, two cash assets must be reduced in their maintenance cycle, and seven assets can be extended for their maintenance cycle. The two assets that need to be reduced in maintenance cycles are the shutdown valve asset that goes to the temporary pig receiver and the shutdown valve that goes to the HP flare header. An asset that can be extended its maintenance cycle is a transmitter for flow indicators.</p><div><div><p> </p></div></div>

Impression of excessive digital media utilization on psychological well-being: A case of Pakistan’s metropolitan cities

Digital media utilization assumes an imperative part in changing millennials’ way of life. The rapid growth in the usage of digital media may have an impact on the mental prosperity of users. The primary focus of this research is to examine how excessive usage of digital media affects its consumers' psychological well-being in Pakistan's major cities. In January this year, there were 72 million digital media users in Pakistan, equal to 32% of the total population, of which 28% of Pakistan is between the ages of 26-41 (Kemp, 2022). This is the most probable age group to be used and influenced by digital media. Based on prior works, it delivers a more inclusive study of the spectacle by the view of independent variables (social capital, social isolation, and smartphone addiction), dependent variable (psychological well-being), and one mediator (excessive digital media utilization). This study sheds light on the best ways to mitigate the negative effects of using digital media, which claims to have a clear adverse effect on mental health through social capital creation and management. Overall, this research provides important insights for academics, scholars, and society at large. This paper consists of a quantitative approach of 236 users from metropolitan cities in Pakistan with the help of structural equation modeling to test the projected propositions. The research study could be additionally upgraded if we center around more factors and other various areas of Pakistan for exploring the effect of excessive digital media utilization on mental prosperity.

Moderating the Impact of E-Commerce Challenges on Adoption: Examining the Moderating Role of General Business Experience in Western, Sierra Leone SMES

Purposes The study seeks to examine how SMEs in the Western Area are impacted by e-commerce adoption challenges. Moderating role of general business experience. Research methodology Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the study's quantitative research methodology to reveal complex patterns and relationships. Respondents to a web-based survey using respondent-driven sampling included consultants, IT professionals, and business owners. Underlying patterns and model structure were identified using the Partial Least Square (SEM PLS) method of structural equation modeling in conjunction with path analysis and exploratory factor analysis. Conclusion The study reveals a strong positive relationship between e-commerce challenges and adoption rates, with higher challenge levels leading to higher adoption rates. Improved business experiences moderate the impact of e-commerce obstacles. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing e-commerce challenges and utilizing business experience to promote adoption among SMEs in Western Sierra Leone. Policy implication This paper highlights the need for improved infrastructure, technology accessibility, and digital literacy for SMEs in Western Sierra Leone, recommending specialized training, evidence-based policies, and a comprehensive strategy.

Recreational use of psychedelics at music festivals: Motivation, nature of experiences and learnings

AbstractThe present research study investigated the phenomenon of recreational use of psychedelics at music festivals, analysing whether the resulting experiences could possibly be recognized as valuable in terms of preventive mental health strategies. Quantitative (online survey) and qualitative (interviews) research methods have been combined to illuminate 3 main topics: motivation for the setting choice; the nature of the resulting experiences & their influence on people's lives; learnings from psychedelic experiences at music festivals (PEMF).Among other findings, motivation evolved around fun, enhancing the sensory exploration of the world, and deepening the connection to its diverse parts through engagement with art, nature and other beings. Factors, distinguishing music festivals from other settings, were significant for the setting choice (non-controllability of the environment, community & connection aspect, diversity & richness of the surroundings, pharmacological specifics). Remarkably, the non-controllability of the environment, otherwise avoided in the psychedelic research, contributed to the life-changing effects of PEMF. Exploration of their nature showed that, mostly rooted in poly-drug use, the enjoyable were clearly dominating over the challenging ones. The mystical PEMF appeared to be surprisingly common. Participants shared the related life-changing effects, centred around changed perception (increased empathy, awareness, acceptance; new perspectives, etc.) and changed behaviours (increased mindfulness in all life areas; making different life choices; changed approach to relationships, etc.). Except for post MDMA recovery, a positive impact of PEMF on mental health and the emotional state of the participants was reported, referring to increased levels of happiness, compassion, awe, trust and to emotional balance. This study showed the potential value of PEMF in terms of preventive mental health strategies in various forms. Acknowledging these findings as well as the existence of potential risks for triggering psychiatric conditions, de-stigmatization of recreational use could help introduce meaningful changes, including substance testing availability, prioritization of education as well as mandatory welfare and harm reduction services on-site.

New trends in research skills development of future teachers: quantitative approach and empirical studies

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the use of technology and the development of research skills in future teachers, specifically current graduate students participating in Mathematical Olympiads. The study used a quantitative approach and analyzed data collected through a survey. The findings indicated that quantitative analysis skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and research methodology skills are the dimensions of research skills in future teachers. The results showed that the use of digital tools for literature searching and curation, online courses and workshops (OCWs), collaborative learning and discussion forums, and data analysis software significantly and positively affected research skills. However, the study failed to provide evidence that digital portfolios (DPs) affected research skills. The limitations of the study and recommendations for future research are discussed. In conclusion, the findings highlight the importance of technology in the development of research skills in future teachers and suggest that technology-based learning resources and tools should be integrated into teacher training programs.

Mobile augmented reality in learning chemistry subject: an evaluation of science exploration

Various technologies have been used in making teaching and learning sessions more effective, fun, and enjoyable. One of the ways to make teaching and learning interactive is by emphasizing the use of mobile augmented reality (MAR). Thus, this study has proposed using MAR for a chemistry subject, namely science exploration (SCIENEX). This study adopted design and development research (DDR) by employing the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model. The phases involved in DDR are ADDIE. SCIENEX was evaluated based on its validity, usability, and effectiveness. Five experts validated SCIENEX after it had been completely developed. The samples for usability testing and effectiveness of SCIENEX were 30 secondary school students who were studying chemistry. The results of the evaluation of the experts’ validation revealed that SCIENEX is a valid and appropriate MAR application for the learning of topics in chemistry. The result also revealed that the majority of students strongly agreed that SCIENEX is appropriate for the usage of MAR in learning chemistry, as it is fun, easy to use, and helps students to understand their learning. Interestingly, SCIENEX could increase students’ performance in their learning (t=21.754; p=0.000). Thus, it can be concluded that SCIENEX is valid, can be used for learning chemistry, and can help students in their learning. The limitations of this study and future suggestions for research are also discussed.

Innovative Approaches Using the Arts to Support Persons with Dementia and Caregivers

There is a growing movement to explore the use of the arts to enhance the quality of life for persons with dementia (PWD) and their caregivers. Viewing art can promote well-being as well as express complex emotions during times of change and challenge. Listening to music and singing has been shown to enhance morale and reduce risk for depression and loneliness in older adults. Responsiveness to music is maintained in PWD even through later stages of the cognitive impairment. Arts-based programs appear pleasant and engaging, enhancing well-being. Looking deeper, they are based on educational theory and practice and on understanding of the neurocognitive changes with dementia. Additional benefits include increasing social interactions, promoting creativity and providing caregiver support.In this session, two geriatric psychiatrists and a decorated professional artist will discuss and demonstrate the interface between the arts and dementia in three domains: 1) art museum-based activities, 2) art creation by caregivers to process and cope with the stress of caregiving and disease progression, and 3) participation in music activities. Dr. Mary Blazek will begin the session, leading symposium participants in art-based activities. She will then discuss the growing literature on visual art museum programs for PWD and their caregivers. Dr. Mark Gilbert will discuss the use of portraiture as a research method to investigate the relationships and interactions between older patients and their partners in care. Dr. Susan Lehmann will review recent work highlighting the cognitive, social, and emotional benefits of participation in music activities for older adults and PWD.“In the Moment” Art Museum Programs for Persons with Dementia and their caregiversIn 2006, New York's Museum of Modern Art developed Meet Me at MoMA, a program for shared art experiences for (PWD) and their caregivers. Museums across the globe have developed similar programs emphasizing engaging with art “in the moment” as opposed to fostering reminiscence. Dr. Blazek will begin this session leading participants in sample activities from these programs. She will discuss the genesis of these programs and their impact on the PWD, on caregivers and on their relationships."Portrait of a Process: Exploring the experience of older adults and their partners in care through portraiture"Artist, researcher and teacher, Dr. Gilbert, will discuss artworks he created during a two-year research study in collaboration with geriatrician, Dr. Kenneth Rockwood at Geriatric Medical Research, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Memory Serves: Drawing Others Close used portraiture as a research method to investigate the relationships and interactions between older patients and their partners in care. Dr. Gilbert will also introduce a collection of drawings carried out by his late father, Scottish artist Norman Gilbert (1926-2019). The drawings were created as he sat with his wife of 65 years, Pat, as she lay dying in hospital of Alzheimer's related illness.“With a Song in My Heart”: How music can support emotional and cognitive well-being in persons with dementia and their care-partnersMusic plays a central role in human culture throughout the world and has the power to move us at every age. Aging musicians, from Bruce Springsteen to Billy Joel to Elton John, have enjoyed long performing careers, and performers such as Tony Bennett and Glen Campbell continued to perform in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Responsiveness to music is retained by PWD even into the later stages of cognitive impairment. There is growing evidence that listening to music, singing, or playing a musical instrument can have positive benefits for cognition as well as for emotional well-being for older adults and PWD. Dr. Lehmann will review recent studies that illuminate the relationship between brain health and music for older adults and will address interventions using music to support well-being in older adults with dementia.