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Exploring the Adoption of Decision-Support Tools in Ontario Rainbow Trout Farming Using SWOT and AHP Analysis
No full textDecision-support tools (DSTs) are gaining traction in various industries, including agriculture, to enhance productivity, optimize resource utilization, and improve overall farm management. In the context of rainbow trout farming, two DSTs, AquaManager, and AquaOp Farm Management System, have emerged as potential tools to address the challenges faced by Ontario-based producers. This study aims to investigate the potential adoption of these two DSTs by employing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methods. The SWOT analysis will provide a comprehensive overview of the internal and external factors influencing the adoption of AquaManager and AquaOp. This includes strengths such as cost-effectiveness, data integration capabilities, and user-friendly interfaces, as well as weaknesses related to technical complexity, initial investment costs, and reliance on internet connectivity. Opportunities include the increasing demand for sustainable and efficient aquaculture practices, government support for DST adoption, and the potential to improve farm profitability and environmental sustainability. Threats include privacy concerns, compatibility issues with existing farm systems, and the potential for cybersecurity risks. The AHP will be employed to systematically assess the relative importance of the various SWOT factors and evaluate the overall suitability of AquaManager and AquaOp for Ontario rainbow trout farmers. This involves pairwise comparisons of factors based on their impact on the decision-making process, allowing for a clear prioritization of factors and identifying critical success factors for successful DST adoption. The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the factors influencing the adoption of AquaManager and AquaOp in Ontario rainbow trout farming. This information can be utilized to develop targeted strategies to promote DST adoption, enhance farm performance, and contribute to the sustainability of the Ontario aquaculture industry
The Ethical Stance of the Therapist
No full textIn this paper I reflect on the role of the therapist in a time of global crisis such as the current one. Our present state of pandemic and confinement is a starting point to question the limitations of expert knowledge within psychology and therapy. The questions guiding this paper are: How do we inhabit the expert role in therapy? What stances and practices support our work? What impact do they have on the people we work with? My framework of thought is constructionist, psychology is understood as a socio-historical product. The text moves along four lines of thinking: the fractures in daily life triggered by the pandemic, the role of psychological discourses in this context, the possibilities of a narrative metaphor and the ethical stance of the therapist. I join the voices underscoring the importance of acting as reflective practitioner, of sustaining a philosophical stance in sync with our practices and relationships. It is a way of thinking about therapy where ethics shapes the encounters between people
Kestrels, Demons, and the 6th Commandment: Tampering with the Secular-Sacred Binary Regarding Collaborative and Dialogic Practices
No full textAn essay
Frequently Asked Questions-Issue 13
No full textHas collaborative therapy borrowed or been influenced by any spiritual or religious wisdoms? Does collaborative therapy endorse any spiritual/ religious concepts either implicitly or explicitly
Tumu College of Education trainee teachers’ perceptions of mentors’ pedagogical knowledge
No full textThe study accessed the perceptions of final year students in the Tumu College of Education towards the Pedagogic Knowledge (PK) of their mentors. It also investigated whether statistically significant differences existed in terms of mentees’ gender and programmes of study regarding the pedagogic knowledge of their mentors. The study used a census method to collect data from respondents for the study by distributing a closed-ended five-point Likert scale on Perceptions of Knowledge and Skills in Teaching (PKST) Questionnaires to all 215 students pursuing Early Grade and Primary Programmes, with an 84.2% (181) return rate. However, 175 respondents’ data were used, as six of the questionnaires contained incomplete data. Findings of the study revealed that participants perceived their mentors as having a high measure of PK, with an overall mean value for the student teachers ‘perceptions of their mentors PK of 3.62 (SD =.77). The study also revealed that there was no statistically significant difference in the perceptions of student teachers towards the PK of their mentors in terms of gender or programme of study. However, the study revealed that participants perceived their mentors to be less competent in effectively incorporating information and communication technology (ICT) in the classroom. It is recommended that the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service organise capacity building workshops for teachers to improve their competencies in integrating ICT in their classrooms.
Using Lesson Study as a tool to cope with instructional challenges: A case study of Chemistry teachers in Nigeria
No full textEducators encounter many obstacles in effectively planning and teaching students in the classroom. One of the most significant challenges is the constraints imposed by curriculum standards, which can hinder teachers from customizing lesson plans that reflect students\u27 current situations. To address this issue, a research study was conducted to investigate how collaborative professional development using lesson study could support teachers in managing lesson planning and teaching issues in schools. Two chemistry teachers in Educational District IV Lagos State, Nigeria, participated in the lesson study process, were interviewed, and engaged in writing a reflection. The data gathered were transcribed, coded, analyzed, and the results revealed that chemistry teachers face difficulties due to curriculum standards and expectations of national and external examinations. Nevertheless, through lesson study, the teachers recognized the necessity of prioritizing students\u27 needs while designing lesson plans to overcome challenges and make chemistry relevant to students
Reframing "la francophonie": "Habibi Collective", "Sasha", and Platforming "Political Nightmares"
No full textHabibi Collective, a Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) film archive, was initially a curated Instagram account featuring stills of films made by female Arab directors. The account became a multifaceted film collective and its success led to the launch of the streaming platform, Shasha (Arabic for “screen”). Through the use of social media as an accessible digital archive and the creation of a SWANA-focused streaming service, Habibi Collective and Shasha reframe films from the past and present through the lens of the Greater Arab world and platform them to borderless audiences: subverting the politics of screening and distributing films in certain communities prone to censorship. The multilingual and multinational collective and service include a number of productions which often include the representation of minority languages in SWANA narratives and present the relationships between colonial pasts and diasporic relations to the region. This article examines the subset of female-made francophone films in SWANA cinema, and analyzes how films made by women using the French language, stemming from francophone regions, and films funded by French-language institutions are reoriented as SWANA films through their inclusion in Habibi Collective and Shasha
Titane by Julia Ducournau and Ways to Foreground Women Directors
No full textThanks in large part to the advent of increased and easily accessible technologies, women have found new ways to express their creative voices in film and media. The first part of this article explores the approaches and venues many have undertaken and suggests means for researching their production. The second part of the article analyzes a representative work, Titane by Julia Ducournau, the film that won the Golden Palm award at the Cannes film festival in 2021. As we will show, Ducournau’s film thwarts expectations and changes perception of genre films. Borrowing from theories of the female gaze, we explore the innovative differentiation from traditional cinema in character presentation and development, narrative, camera, and other elements of the cinematic apparatus as evinced in Titane
From Policy to Practice: Housing for International Agricultural Workers in Ontario
No full textThis study evaluates the impact of the Ontario Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) on housing for International Agricultural Workers (IAWs). Focusing on the agri-food economy, the PPS outlines land use planning policies to guide development and promote sustainable communities. The research aims to assess the impact of the PPS in shaping living conditions and welfare for IAWs, examining unique challenges faced by them identified through extensive literature reviews.
Objectives include evaluating the PPS\u27s impact on IAW housing, gathering perspectives from local government planners on policy implementation, and identifying opportunities for improvement. A mixed-methods approach was utilized starting with document reviews of the 2020 and 2023 revised draft PPS, with thematic analysis identifying key themes. Key informant interviews with planners also provided qualitative insights which were recorded, transcribed, and thematically analyzed using NVivo.
The study contributes valuable insights for policymakers and planners, informing improvements in living conditions and the overall well-being of IAWs for the overall agri-food economy of Ontario