Work For Everyone Research Articles

Does the Paraphilia Scale Work for Everyone? Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Measurement Invariance Across Gender and Sexual Orientation Groups

ABSTRACT We conducted three studies to examine the factor structure and measurement invariance of the Paraphilia Scale, a measure of paraphilic interests used in multiple studies. In the first study, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) testing different a priori models with a community sample of 1,040 adults previously reported by Seto et al. (2021), and found support for a hierarchical four-factor model: An agonistic continuum involving coercion or physical pain (biastophilia, sexual sadism, masochism), chronophilias (pedophilia, hebephilia), courtship disorders (voyeurism, exhibitionism, and frotteurism), and fetishism (object fetishism, transvestic fetishism, urophilia-coprophilia). This factor structure was replicated in a second study comprising a combined sample of 400 mTurk participants and 870 university students. The third study analyzed the community sample and found evidence of configural invariance but not scalar or metric invariance across gender (man or woman) and sexual orientation for gender (heterosexual or other sexual orientation). This indicates that the factor structure of the Paraphilia Scale is robust for gender and sexual orientation for gender, but factor loadings differ across these groups, as do the loadings of individual items on the four factors. Implications for research on gender and sexual orientation differences in paraphilic interests are discussed.

It Says STEM so it must Work for Everyone: Experiences, Beliefs, and Career Choices across the STEM Disciplines

It Says STEM so it must Work for Everyone: Experiences, Beliefs, and Career Choices across the STEM Disciplines

Using machine learning for NEETs and sustainability studies: Determining best machine learning algorithms

In this study, we apply and compare different algorithms from machine learning to describe and predict NEET rates in 31 European countries in the period from 2005 to 2020. With this aim, we considered eleven indicators describing the socio-economic national context and the level of innovation of the economies. Besides improving knowledge about the use of machine learning algorithms for the description of the NEET phenomenon, we discuss the connections between NEETs and other indicators that connect with other relevant sustainable development goals (SDGs), such as education, the reduction of inequalities, and decent work for everyone. The reduction of NEET rates is the only goal directly addressed to young people, The article underscores the need for evidence-based approaches to measure SDG achievement, especially concerning the heterogeneous NEET population. It emphasizes the importance of machine learning algorithms as a modern methodology for understanding and addressing the NEET phenomenon within the framework of SDGs, considering the complex interrelationships of socio-economic factors contributing to social and economic sustainability.

Common questions and misconceptions about caffeine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?

Caffeine is a popular ergogenic aid that has a plethora of evidence highlighting its positive effects. A Google Scholar search using the keywords "caffeine" and "exercise" yields over 200,000 results, emphasizing the extensive research on this topic. However, despite the vast amount of available data, it is intriguing that uncertainties persist regarding the effectiveness and safety of caffeine. These include but are not limited to: 1. Does caffeine dehydrate you at rest? 2. Does caffeine dehydrate you during exercise? 3. Does caffeine promote the loss of body fat? 4. Does habitual caffeine consumption influence the performance response to acute caffeine supplementation? 5. Does caffeine affect upper vs. lower body performance/strength differently? 6. Is there a relationship between caffeine and depression? 7. Can too much caffeine kill you? 8. Are there sex differences regarding caffeine's effects? 9. Does caffeine work for everyone? 10. Does caffeine cause heart problems? 11. Does caffeine promote the loss of bone mineral? 12. Should pregnant women avoid caffeine? 13. Is caffeine addictive? 14. Does waiting 1.5-2.0 hours after waking to consume caffeine help you avoid the afternoon "crash?" To answer these questions, we performed an evidence-based scientific evaluation of the literature regarding caffeine supplementation.

Perlindungan Hukum terhadap Tenaga Kerja Indonesia yang Bekerja di Luar Negeri Berdasarkan Prinsip Negara Hukum

The low level of education of migrant workers working abroad often makes the fate of migrant workers less favorable. Although this is not entirely true, those affected by the calamity of injustice treatment that are detrimental to most of those with less education. The level of education will also greatly affect language acquisition, access to technological information and the culture in which they work, especially for migrant workers who work in institutions or institutions, such as hospitals, restaurants, shops, and other institutions that make language as a means of communication is a very crucial issue. This means the quality of education is an important factor in consideration in sending workers abroad. The meaning and significance of work for everyone is reflected in the 1945 Constitution Article 27 paragraph (2) states that every Indonesian citizen has the right to work and a decent living for humanity. The migrant worker placement program abroad is one of the efforts to overcome the unemployment problem. The role of the government in this program focuses on aspects of development, protection and providing various facilities to related parties, especially migrant workers and Private Indonesian Labor Placement Implementers (PPTKIS). If you have obtained permission from the government to carry out migrant worker placement services abroad in accordance with Law No. 39 of 2004 concerning the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Workers Abroad. In terms of protection for migrant workers, the right to protection starts from pre-placement, placement period, until post-placement.

Implementasi Algoritma Searching Untuk Pencarian Produk dan SMTP Sistem Pengiriman Email pada Toko Ono Celluler

Globalization makes all developments so fast, one of the factors that makes developments develop rapidly is technology. Technology was created to facilitate the work of everyone who needs it, one of them in large and small businesses. In the case of Ono Celluler Stores where they carry out several business activities using manual methods, these activities include recording sales, stock management, and employee management. Some of the activities currently implemented by Ono Celluler make doing business too long and ineffective. Apart from several problems that occur, Ono Celluler has a weakness in the introduction of Ono Celluler itself. This will affect what Ono Celluler is. The purpose of this research is to make an application that is able to solve problems that occur in Ono Celluler, this application will have a searching algorithm to make it easier for application users to find what products are available on Ono Celluler and features to help users. The Ono Celluler application will also have an information system to manage and monitor the products available at the Ono Celluler Store, besides that there will be a send mail feature to send formal emails from Ono Celluler. Research conducted using the waterfall method concluded that Ono Cellular's business processes can be carried out efficiently, difficulties in finding products are resolved properly using the searching algorithm. And employees can carry out business processes that are more organized and more formal using SMTP.

Introduction

Introduction Eric Bain-Selbo More than a decade ago, a relatively small group of scholars worked with Mercer University Press to launch the International Journal of Religion and Sport. The co-editors at the time were Christopher J. Anderson and Gordon Marino. The plan was to publish just once a year. But after that first volume in 2009, it was another four years before another volume was published. The co-editors for that volume were Eric Bain-Selbo and Andrew Parker. That volume was the last one published. Despite the good work of everyone involved, it just may not have been the right time for the journal. So, what’s different now? Just in the decade since the last volume of the journal, incredible strides have been made in the study of sport and religion. There now is a regular session on “Religion, Sport, and Play” at the American Academy of Religion. Springer launched a monograph series in religion and sport. Dozens of books have appeared and more and more young scholars are working on research in this area. So, when Terry Shoemaker and I were contacted by Catholic University of America Press about reviving the journal (with a slight name change), we not only agreed to serve as co-editors, we agreed enthusiastically and with confidence. The field of sport and religion has grown so significantly that we are confident that a journal can not only survive but can thrive. It is with that enthusiasm and confidence that we share this first issue with you. With this first issue, we thought it would be appropriate to have scholars in the field reflect on our history, the current state of scholarship, and where we might go in the future. These relatively short but very rich pieces accomplish several goals. First, they document much of the history of this area of study and memorialize some of the key figures in its development. Second, they provide some critical assessment of the scholarship happening today. And, third, they provide valuable insights as to where scholars can take (or should take) their research in the future. [End Page 1] A feature of every issue of the journal will be “Current Issues Conversations.” We will be bringing together a number of scholars, athletes, fans, and others in the sports industries for focused panels on pressing issues in the area of sport and religion. We kick off this special section of the journal with a panel discussion of the controversial Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case that was decided by the Supreme Court in June 2022. We hope that these discussions help readers expand their knowledge about important current issues and think more critically about a host of issues related to sport and religion. Finally, we’re taking the standard book review section and expanding it to a Book and Media Review section. This expansion will allow us to continue publishing book reviews, but also provides scholars with an opportunity to review relevant video games, television shows, documentaries, and movies. Interested in doing a review? Please let us know. As we move forward with the journal, we hope readers will reach out to us to provide feedback about the journal. And, of course, we are always interested in your scholarship. Please let us know if you have a completed article, something in the works, or just an initial idea for which you would like our feedback. [End Page 2] Copyright © 2023 The Catholic University of America Press

Reflections on mentorship as an early career researcher.

It is my great honor to receive the 2022 Günter Blobel Early Career Award from the American Society for Cell Biology. Reflecting upon my research and career trajectory, I recognize the incredible support of my mentors and the hard work of everyone within my lab. I have always relied on a network of advisors and colleagues who supported me throughout my scientific journey. To better support my own trainees, I endeavor to pass on lessons learned while continuously developing and strengthening my own leadership potential. I am a relentless advocate for the success of my trainees, a legacy I pass on from my own mentors.

Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in International Business

International organizations must respond to increasing pressures to support equity, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) consistently across countries, while also respecting local norms and institutional differences. In addition, the unique characteristics of international organizations may provide opportunities to lead in creating environments around the globe that work for everyone. In this panel we consider how equity/equality, diversity, and inclusion influence international organizations, and how international organizations manage and leverage these phenomena. The panelists will explore and debate this influence from the perspective of antecedents, implementation processes, outcomes, and expanding theory beyond cultural diversity in IB. They will also address both top-down and bottom-up mechanisms between people and organizations. Finally, this set of panelists is drawn from the editors of two recent special issues on EDI in IB: The former was published recently in AIB Insights, and the latter is upcoming, with a submission deadline of September 2022 in JWB. Authors interested in submitting to the JWB special issue are encouraged to come to this panel to discuss their plans with editors.

The American Public Health Association Endorses Single-Payer Health System Reform.

Health care is a human right. Achieving universal health insurance coverage for all US residents requires significant system-wide reform. The most equitable and cost-effective health care system is a public, single-payer (SP) system. The rapid growth in national health expenditures can be addressed through a system that yields net savings over projected trends by eliminating profit and waste. With universal health insurance coverage through SP financing, providers can focus on optimizing delivery of services, rather than working within a system covered by payers who have incentives to limit costs regardless of benefit. Rather, with a SP, the people act as their own insurer through a partnership with provider organizations where tax dollars work for everyone. Consumer choice is then based on the best care to meet need with no out-of-pocket payments. SP financing is the best option to ensure equity, fairness, and public health priorities align with medical needs, providing incentives for wellness. Consumer choice will drive market forces, not provider network profits or insurer restrictions. This approach benefits public health, as everyone will have universal access to needed care, with treatment plans developed by providers based on what works best for the patient. In 2021, the American Public Health Association adopted a policy statement calling for comprehensive reforms to implement a SP system. The proposed action steps in this policy will help build a healthier nation, saving lives and reducing wasted health care expenditures while addressing inequities rooted in social, demographic, mental health, economic, and political determinants.

Digital Finance Ecosystem

The goal of digital financial inclusion, the components of digital financial inclusion, the providers of digital financial services, the instruments for digital financial inclusion, the benefits of digital financial inclusion, the risks of digital financial inclusion, and the regulatory issues associated with digital financial inclusion are all highlighted in the paper. It also offers suggestions for how to make digital financial inclusion work for everyone's benefit. The article finishes with some policy and practise implications for the digital financial ecosystem.

Eduardo Torroja Museum. The Man and His Legacy

June 15 of this year 2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the death of Eduardo Torroja. Without a doubt, one of the best tributes to this distinguished Spanish engineer, who founded the International Association for Shell Structures in 1959, is to remind him precisely in the pages of the Journal of this international association. Not in vain, the IASS was born in his hands. Nowadays, thanks to the relevant work of everyone who has taken care of it since then, the IASS continues to actively lead the international vanguard of space structures. The Eduardo Torroja Foundation, created in 2004 to ensure and disseminate his extensive and multifaceted legacy, inaugurated in 2016 the Eduardo Torroja Museum, which is in the Zarzuela Racecourse in Madrid, one of his most iconic works. Since then, man, his history and his legacy coexist and are sheltered under the same cantilevered shell roof that continues to admire the world, as does the entire legacy of Eduardo Torroja. Due to international demand, the Eduardo Torroja Museum catalog book has already been translated from Spanish into 7 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian.

Writing as an Act of Community

Writing as an Act of Community

Everyone is Invited: Leveraging Bystander Intervention and Ally Development to Cultivate Social Justice in the Workplace

Recently, there have been calls to move the obligation and responsibility of social justice from the margins of the workplace to the center, building a more radical Human Resource Development (HRD). The purpose of this article was to leverage bystander intervention and ally development to discuss the cultivation of social justice in the workplace. One of the principle contributions of this article is its potential to situate the onus for social justice as the work of everyone in the workplace, and as a part of every practice, policy, and decision. We contend that bystander intervention and ally development are necessary tools to implement social justice initiatives that can address issues at both the interpersonal and systemic levels. Everyone is invited to participate in this work.

Personalized medicine: Time for One person, one medicine

It’s becoming clearer that medicine is not one-size-fits-all. The problem with the traditional or present way of medical treatment is that they are created for and tested on a large group of people. The medicines are prescribed so broadly that they don’t work for everyone. Some drugs work very well for certain people and some not. In ancient times, medicine was practiced according to the signs and symptoms presented by the patient and were solely based on the individual knowledge of the physician and thus were called intuition medicine. Nowadays, medicine is based on the evidence produced by scientific research, including clinical trials, which is designated as evidence-based medicine. In the future, medicine will be practiced according to algorithms that will take into consideration the patient's characteristics, such as their genome, epigenetics, and lifestyle, constituting personalized medicine. Doctors use information about you -- your genes, lifestyle, and environment -- along with the characteristics of your disease to select treatments that are most likely to work for you. Health care has transmuted since the decline in mortality caused by infectious diseases as well as chronic and non-contagious diseases, with a direct impact on the cost of public health and individual health care. The evolution of medicine has increased the life expectancy of humans. Personalized medicine is the new way of thinking about medicines. In this review, we will see how Personalized medicine will transform healthcare, how Artificial intelligence and personalized medicine working together towards better healthcare, personalized medicine in the pharmaceutical industry, its vision for the future, and its application in various diseases.

A World without Work

A World without Work

Making it Work for Everyone: Developing Flexible Digital Clinical Communication Modules for Health Disciplines in an Australian Context

Purpose: This paper discusses an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to the development and evaluation of flexible, digital clinical communication learning resources to support students in twelve health disciplines to develop clinical communication skills in preparation for their clinical placements. Methods: A modified Delphi survey was sent to all stakeholders in the Division of Health Sciences to identify the most important communication skills from the list of 61 communication skills identified by Bachmann et al in 2013. Lecturers, clinical educators, clinicians, and students were invited to rate the importance of each skill. Results: A set of digital resources was created for teaching clinical communication to students across all years and disciplines and for use by clinical educators in the Division to prepare students for clinical placement. In addition, an effective methodology for course development, involving broad consultation and multi-disciplinary development teams comprised of clinicians and other educational experts, was developed. The resources were implemented in two disciplines, podiatry and midwifery, and evaluated pre- and post-placement using a qualitative and quantitative method developed with the course coordinators. Conclusions: There are identifiable clinical communication skills which are applicable across numerous health disciplines and as for other learnable skills, teaching can be enhanced by breaking them down into specific, demonstrable elements which students can observe and practice. Using the pedagogy and methods outlined in the paper, students demonstrated increased awareness of the importance of communication in the clinical context, and the capacity to evaluate their performance of those skills.

Does It Work for Everyone? The Influence of Demographic Variables on Statistical Reliability.

Recent developments have highlighted the importance of tailored health education efforts. However, little research has explored differential functioning of survey items for diverse populations. This work explores differences in statistical reliability for multiple scales across demographic groups. Understanding such differences is important in health research, given the rapid shifts occurring in global demographics. Study data were collected from eight years of the National College Health Assessment (n = 885,084), a large-scale annual survey of U.S. university students. Meta-analytic reliability generalization was used to compare reliability of two scale measures for multiple demographic groups. In nearly all cases, there were statistically significant differences in reliability across demographic groups. Researchers should consider relative functioning of any scale employed in their work. For certain demographic groups, various scales may not be sufficiently reliable. However, this may be obfuscated in larger samples, containing large numbers of individuals for whom the scale is sufficiently reliable. We suggest a thorough subsets analysis of data to ensure uniform functioning of items prior to use. Just as health interventions should be tailored to populations of interest, so too must research methods and tools.

“Salting with Fire” (Mark 9:49)

Abstract At Mark 9:49, the verb ἁλίζω is translated as “to salt, season”: “For everyone will be salted with fire.” No satisfactory explanation has been given of what “salting with fire” means. Here, the author suggests that the other meaning of the same verb be taken: “to collect, gather”: “For everyone will be gathered by fire.” Before the final division into those who go to Gehenna or to heaven, the work of everyone will be examined by fire, similar to what is said in 1 Cor 3:13, to see where they should go. This is the meaning found in patristic commentators on this verse.

Stepping back to move forward: Centering capital in discussions of technology and the future of work

Some researchers have warned that advances in artificial intelligence will increasingly allow employers to substitute human workers with software and robotic systems, heralding an impending wave of technological unemployment. By attending to the particular contexts in which new technologies are developed and implemented, others have revealed that there is nothing inevitable about the future of work, and that there is instead the potential for a diversity of models for organizing the relationship between work and artificial intelligence. Although these social constructivist approaches allow researchers to identify sources of contingency in technological outcomes, they are less useful in explaining how aims and outcomes can converge across diverse settings. In this essay, I make the case that researchers of work and technology should endeavor to link the outcomes of artificial intelligence systems not only to their immediate environments but also to less visible—but nevertheless deeply influential—structural features of societies. I demonstrate the utility of this approach by elaborating on how finance capital structures technology choices in the workplace. I argue that investigating how the structure of ownership influences a firm’s technology choices can open our eyes to alternative models and politics of technological development, improving our understanding of how to make innovation work for everyone instead of allowing the benefits generated by technological change to be hoarded by a select few.