Personal Viewpoint Research Articles

Intertextuality in the contemporary Kabyle novel: The state-of-the-art

This article delves into the phenomenon of intertextuality in the Kabyle novel, focusing on its genesis as a literary genre and the dialogic strategies employed by Kabyle authors. The 20th century witnessed a decline in Kabyle literature due to societal changes. However, a resurgence with the emergence of Kabyle novelists who skillfully incorporated oral cultural heritage into their literary works. Notably, the first written works in prose, exemplified by Belaid At-Ali's Lwali n Udrar, signified a poetic rejuvenation in Kabyle literature. Subsequently, the 1970s witnessed the rise of the Kabyle novel, influenced by the establishment of publishing houses and the imperative to express Amazigh identity. Distinguished by its unique themes, forms, geographical specificity, and cultural roots, the Kabyle novel ingeniously incorporates oral traditions, such as proverbs and popular tales, through the art of intertextuality. The integration of oral traditions serves multiple purposes, including the preservation of Kabyle society's values, the promotion of the aesthetic significance of the Kabyle language, and the expression of personal viewpoints. Kabyle novelists employ diverse approaches to incorporate proverbs, either seamlessly blending them into the narrative fabric or demarcating them with quotation marks. Likewise, popular tales are artfully interwoven into the novels, with each author offering their distinctive interpretation. The interaction with oral tradition manifests itself through the use of narrative anachronism, references to legendary figures, and the incorporation of traditional symbolism. These elements contribute significantly to the cultural and aesthetic dimensions of Kabyle novels.

Studying Political Theory Subjects Using Flipped Classroom Model - Assessment from Gen-Z Students

Political Theory subjects play critical roles in Vietnam’s society in the current context of the 4th Industrial Revolution, globalization and information explosion. Particularly, the recent decade has welcomed the emergence of a new generation of university students - generation Z, with distinctive characteristics compared to previous generations, that is: activeness, creativity, adaptability, and familiarity with technology. Therefore, it is inevitable to innovate the methods of teaching with Political Theory subjects to keep pace with these developments in education. The flipped classroom model has so far been implemented in teaching the Political Theory Subjects in several universities. This study is designed based on the flipped classroom model, employing questionnaires with a 5-point Likert scale for 648 students at Hanoi National University of Education. The data collected was analyzed with SPSS 20.0 software. Open-ended questions are also included in the questionnaire to gather a variety of personal viewpoints. Besides, the research method of interview was applied with 30 students. The study aims to clarify gen-Z students’ judgment of using the flipped classroom model in teaching Political Theory subjects. Furthermore, the author sheds light on the suitability and effectiveness of the very teaching model as a basis for its future application.

Panteleimon Kulish’s Scientific and Creative Heritage in Digital Funds of Ukrainian Libraries and Archives

The purpose of the study is to examine the activity of libraries and archives as social memory institutions in digitising process of the scientific, creative, and epistolary heritage of the Ukrainian culture outstanding figures, in particular Panteleimon Kulish, who was the most prominent representative of the "new Ukrainian intelligentsia" of the 19th century, which stood at the origins of the Ukrainian cultural regeneration. The research methodology has been based on the information-analytical method, objectivity principle, informational and complex approaches. Scientific novelty. The dissemination of biographical knowledge about P. Kulish in modern biographistical and biobibliographical studies through creating online exhibitions based on digitised information sources about the life and work of P. Kulish is available in scientific practice and posted on the websites of archives and libraries of Ukraine. These include the books published within the writer’s lifetime, publications that have long been considered as bibliographic rarities, copies of the “Osnova” (“The Foundation” journal)) recognised as national cultural property, as well as P. Kulish's correspondence with contemporaries have been impartially explored from the scientific objectivity and Panteleimon Kulish digital personal funds popularisation points of view. Conclusions. Modern perspective directions of Ukrainian libraries and archives practice related to the reproduction of information sources about P. Kulish in digital formats with the help of informational and communicational technologies in online exhibitions enable the implementation of the created integrated information resource into the global humanitarian practice space; as well as the captivation of users wide range and their involvement into the social memory institutions. Key words: Panteleimon Kulish, P. Kulish’s scientific and creative heritage, P. Kulish’s epistolary heritage, National Archival Fund, Ukraine. digitalisation, Internet.

Applying Reuse and Reduce in an Undergraduate Organic Laboratory: Sustainable Practices

In this section of Resonance, we invite readers to pose questions likely to be raised in a classroom situation. We may suggest strategies for dealing with them, or invite responses, or both. “Classroom” is equally a forum for raising broader issues and sharing personal experiences and viewpoints on matters related to teaching and learning science.Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, we have planned a strategy for our institution which aims towards reuse and reduce principles of Green Chemistry. Organic preparations in the undergraduate curriculum can be utilized for other sister laboratory experiments such as recrystallization, determination of physical constants (m.pt) and detection of extra elements, detection of functional group and in qualitative analysis. The product of preparation can also be subjected to a second synthesis. This approach will reduce the amount of chemicals needed for carrying out experiments other than organic preparations. This paper illustrates a few organic preparations which can be reused for other companion laboratory exercises. This approach may set a model towards sustainability for other undergraduate laboratories.

Addressing me in the context of my disease: Why it is so complicated

Addressing a person in the context of their disease must be done respectfully. As a person with multiple sclerosis (MS), my preference is to be referred to as such. Some people with MS refer to themselves as MSers, MS warriors, MS sufferers, and that’s fine. A person with MS can refer to themselves in the context of their disease in the manner they choose. People without MS should use terminology most respectful and acceptable to the broadest of the minority. Academics sometimes use persons with MS to refer to an infinite number of people. Not only is this incorrect but use of persons has broadly fallen out of favour in recent decades. In this personal viewpoint I discuss these issues from a lived experience perspective.

A Twenty-Year Survey in Low-Valent Cobalt-Catalyzed Transformations Comes to an End – A Farewell

AbstractIn this Account, I report the start of my independent career, concerning cobalt-catalyzed carbon–carbon bond formations and the twenty-year long journey to the final decision to abandon the field. Some highlights, such as the regiodiverse neutral Diels–Alder reaction and the cobalt versus ruthenium-catalyzed Alder-ene reaction are discussed. Besides such highlights, also some aspects that led to unpleasant experiences are reported from a personal point of view.1 Introduction2 The Regiodivergent Neutral-Diels–Alder Reaction3 The Chemoselective [2+2+2] Cyclotrimerization of Alkynes and Nitriles4 The Cobalt-Catalyzed Alder-ene Reaction5 The Isomerization of Carbon–Carbon Double Bonds6 The Final Chord7 Conclusion

Digital agency of vulnerable people as experienced by rehabilitation professionals

The continued spread of digital technology and the digitalization of public services influence the human agency of individuals by requiring new ways and forms of action. In this article, we describe the digital inclusion and digital agency of people belonging to vulnerable groups, based on focus group interviews of rehabilitation professionals working with the target groups. The theory-driven content analysis of six focus groups consisting of a total of 26 interviewees is based on (Jyrkämä, 2008) [1] framework of modality-based agency. The results highlight that the digital agency of the clients belonging to the vulnerable groups is constructed in shared actions with the rehabilitation professionals. The rehabilitation setting creates an agentic space that enables the clients to act in the digital world. The study contributes to the discussion of the digital inclusion and exclusion of vulnerable groups. In a digitalizing society, the digital agency of the people belonging to vulnerable groups should be acknowledged and addressed in policy practices, as well as in designing and providing digital services. Particularly, given that agency has been mainly studied from a personal point of view, in this respect the current study adds a new dimension to the studies on agency.

Informatics Opportunities and Challenges in Medical Imaging: A Journey.

The role of the field of informatics in medical imaging is vital; novel or adapted informatics' core methods can be employed to realise innovative information processing and engineering of medical images. As such, imaging informatics can assist in the interpretation of image-based, clinically recorded evidence. This, in turn, leads to the generation of associated actionable knowledge to achieve precision medicine practice. The discipline of informatics has the power to transform data to useful clinical information patterns of observable evidence and, subsequently to generate actionable knowledge in terms of diagnosis, prognosis, and disease management. This paper presents the author's personal viewpoint and distinct contributions to innovations in the acquisition and collection of imaging data; storage, retrieval, and management of imaging information objects; quantitative analysis, classification, and dissemination of imaging observable evidence.

Comparing Travel Behavior and Opportunities to Increase Transportation Sustainability in Small Cities, Towns, and Rural Communities

The vast majority of travel behavior and sustainable transportation research has focused on urban areas. A rural perspective is lacking. In this study, we aim to dive deeper into understanding how people travel and their perceptions and opinions about various components of travel in a majority rural state. By speaking directly with Vermonters through in-person interviews, we obtain uniquely personal points of view and analyze them for commonalities and differences between urban, suburban, and rural Vermonters. We ask questions on day-to-day challenges of traveling, suggestions for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, responses to fuel prices, and opinions on electric vehicles. Some of our key findings incude that rural areas struggle most with traveling long distances to reach services, urban areas are more concerned with traffic, and opinions on electric vehicle (EV) ownership are consistent across the state, with people being likely to consider owning an EV if costs were to decrease. Our interviews identify additional questions that should be evaluated further to help states develop practical and effective policies aimed at reducing GHG emissions in rural areas. We also recommend further in-depth survey research to provide a more complete picture of the potential to shift travel behavioral, particularly in rural areas. This research adds to the body of knowledge in a historically understudied population, enabeling the reseach community to better understand and work more closely with small and rural communities to address climate change and achieve deeper GHG emission reductions.

Title IX and the Expectation of Equity

This essay gives a personal viewpoint of the environment for girls’ and women’s sport in the years surrounding the origination of Title IX and the organizational impacts unleashed by this legislation. Particular attention is given to the, somewhat surprising, degree to which men in power positions in sport benefitted from Title IX’s uneven pattern of enactment. A cautionary note suggests that advocates in future work take careful steps so that language and protocols of potential legislation assure benefits to the intended beneficiaries rather than others. A concluding assessment asserts that one of the strongest positives of Title IX is a shift in stance of female athletes from being “grateful for banquet leftovers” to an expectation of equity in treatment and benefits.

Psychiatry and/or recovery: a critical analysis.

This perspective paper aims to present a personal viewpoint on the impact of psychiatric discourse on the principles of recovery in mental health care. Mental health services espouse these principles, yet psychiatric discourse remains the dominant model. A critical analysis will examine how psychiatry maintains this dominance. The aim is to examine how psychiatric discourse constructs both the nature of mental distress and its treatment, and how it maintains its power as the dominant authority and its relationship to recovery principles. The paper concludes that psychiatric discourse is the antithesis of recovery principles and that its authority is perpetuated through co-opting a medical explanatory model, claiming expertise in the ability to predict social risk, and maintaining a tightly controlled echo chamber. A way forward involves the dismantling of the hierarchical service delivery model based on psychiatric discourse and replacing it with a more horizontal service delivery model in which the lived experience of mental distress is central. Regular audit of services needs to prioritize recovery principles. The implications for mental health nursing are considered.

Polymer Nanocomposite Dielectrics: Understanding the Matrix/Particle Interface.

Polymer nanocomposite dielectrics possess exceptional electric properties that are absent in the pristine dielectric polymers. The matrix/particle interface in polymer nanocomposite dielectrics is suggested to play decisive roles on the bulk material performance. Herein, we present a critical overview of recent research advances and important insights in understanding the matrix/particle interfacial characteristics in polymer nanocomposite dielectrics. The primary experimental strategies and state-of-the-art characterization techniques for resolving the local property-structure correlation of the matrix/particle interface are dissected in depth, with a focus on the characterization capabilities of each strategy or technique that other approaches cannot compete with. Limitations to each of the experimental strategy are evaluated as well. In the last section of this Review, we summarize and compare the three experimental strategies from multiple aspects and point out their advantages and disadvantages, critical issues, and possible experimental schemes to be established. Finally, the authors' personal viewpoints regarding the challenges of the existing experimental strategies are presented, and potential directions for the interface study are proposed for future research.

Which are the optimal thromboprophylaxis strategies for hospitalized patients with COVID-19? current controversies.

Novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) represents a significant risk factor for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in hospitalized with both moderate and severe/critical COVID-19. Herein, we present a brief updated review on emerging robust data on diverse thromboprophylaxis strategies used to mitigate VTE complications, as well as a personal point of view of current controversies in regards the use of therapeutic and prophylactic anticoagulation strategies, particularly in the moderately-ill subgroup of patients with COVID-19.

Because Midwives’ Wellbeing Matters: How The Midwives In Mind Project Developed

A personal viewpoint is shared on how four midwives, from different parts of Wales, who individually during their careers had an interest in midwives’ wellbeing, came together virtually and were involved in a project that developed and eventually became Midwives in Mind. This was made possible by the team members being accepted and brought together during a joint initiative between the Royal College of Midwives and Welsh Government – the Wales Midwifery Leadership Development Group programme. Examples of what’s involved in being part of the programme are discussed, and how this led to the creation of an online virtual community on social media which promotes midwives’ wellbeing.

Study on Green Building Promotion Incentive Strategy Based on Evolutionary Game between Government and Construction Unit

Green buildings are considered to be an effective way to save energy, reduce emissions, and protect the environment. As one of the main bodies of green building construction, the construction unit’s willingness to build seriously affects the promotion of green building. Therefore, based on the viewpoints of natural persons and bounded rationality, this study constructs an evolutionary game analysis model, analyzes the impact of local government subsidy policies on the application strategies of construction units, and analyzes the steady-state and selection strategies. The system dynamics model is established using a flow chart, and the simulation results show that, in the long run, increasing the government subsidy and inspection cost cannot improve the application probability of the construction unit. Furthermore, the inspection intensity of the government and the indirect income of the construction unit has a direct influence on the application probability of the construction unit. The results show that the government should adjust the amount of the subsidy reasonably, improve the penalty mechanism, reduce development costs, strengthen publicity, and encourage construction units to actively apply for green buildings, so as to realize the transformation and upgrade of China’s construction industry.

Trans persons on trans representations in popular media culture: A reception study

After having been largely ignored, people with a trans*gender identity are more represented in mainstream film and television, yet little research on the viewpoints of trans persons themselves exists (McInroy & Craig, 2015). Therefore, this article explores how Belgian transgender persons assess the recurring and contemporary media depictions of trans persons. Based on semi-structured in-depth interviews with transgender persons with ages ranging from eighteen to seventy years old (N=13), we found that the participants appreciated the increased visibility of trans persons and themes in media but noted that trans men and nonbinary persons are still rarely represented. Generally, respondents expressed fairly satisfied sentiments regarding representations that they perceived as realistic, especially in non-fictional and infotainment programs. Nevertheless, they also argued that media tend to focus too much on the physical body of a transgender person and depict a complete physical transition as a precondition to fully fit into society.

Association of work environment with stress and depression among Japanese workers.

There is a lack of studies that investigated the effect of a wide range of work environmental factors on stress and depression in Japan. To examine the association of work environment factors with stress and depression among workers in Japan. We conducted questionnaire surveys of workers that mainly engage in desk work in Japan. Stress was assessed through the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), depression through the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and work environment through physical and psychological workplace environment questionnaires. Workers were divided into low and high stress groups based on PSS score (median split), and divided into non-depressed and depressed groups based on their PHQ-9 score (< 5, and ≥5); these groups were then compared with their working environment. In addition, a multiple regression analysis was performed. Responses were obtained from 210 subjects. Multiple regression analysis showed that "Ability to work at one's own pace" and "Ability to apply personal viewpoint to work," etc., had effect on stress, while "Workplace harassment" and "Support from colleagues," etc., had effect on depression. The results suggest that stress and depression in Japanese workers are related to factors such as job demands, control of work, workplace harassment, and psychological safety.

"The Praise of the Pandemic Biopower Occult Logics Driving the Authocratic Drift of Neoliberal Democracies"

In the book “The praise of the pandemic. Covid crisis: between dystopian drifts and opportunity of change” I try to explore aspects of the covid pandemic, in terms of total social phenomenon, from a personal critical viewpoint and scientific skepticism towards the dominant systemic narration.

EXPRESSIONS OF DISAGREEMENT IN THE INFO CEGATAN JOGJA FACEBOOK GROUP

Disagreement is a difference of opinion expressed differently based on the media used. Based on this phenomenon, it is interesting to define an expression of disagreement and the types of discourse that trigger it on Facebook, which tends to be accessible and not distant. Analyzing these two things is interesting and important as something new in pragmatic studies. This study aims to define the expression of disagreement and describe the types of messages that get a lot of disagreement responses in the ICJ Facebook group. The current research utilized a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The data in this study are messages and comments that contain disagreement in the ICJ Facebook group. Data collection was carried out using documentation, observation, and note-taking techniques. The data analysis technique utilizes semantic and pragmatic perspectives. The results showed that the expression of disagreement could be defined as a negative expression expressed verbally as a reaction when the speaker opposes or denies the opponent's proposition or vice versa in a communication context. Posts or messages that get a lot of disagreement responses have the following characteristics, 1) the topics discussed relate to the disclosure of social problems from a personal point of view, 2) aim to assess social phenomena or as social criticism, 3) type of expressive and persuasive discourse.

LIFELONG LEARNING STRATEGIES IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

A traditional definition of lifelong learning is “all learning activity conducted throughout life with the goal of enhancing knowledge, skills, and competences within a personal, civic, societal, or employment-related viewpoint” (European Commission, 2001). Over the years, the European Union has placed a strong emphasis on the development of the knowledge triangle "education, innovation, and research," as well as the development of skills. Lifelong learning has been deemed a high political priority by numerous EU organizations with a series of decisions and resolutions (European Commission, 2021). It has been acknowledged that to ensure an individual's life development and self-fulfillment, it is vital to regularly update knowledge and competences as a result of increasing skill differentiation and globalization.