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Exploring the contrasting sources of stress and job satisfaction across three different areas of UK statutory social work
No full textFrom Xenomateriality to Xeniomaterialism: an architecture of climate responsive nature-techno-culture continuums
No full textThis essay is a prompt towards climate-related action strategies for an architecture based on planetary thinking. It proposes a conceptual framework of entanglement, rethinking design practices through sympathy, care, and relationality beyond anthropocentrism. The essay offers a conceptual trajectory between two neologisms: xenomateriality and xeniomaterialism.
First, the essay re-examines the notion of xenomateriality coined as the currently contested relationship between traditional systems of creating architectures and what is seen as alien matter. It then uses xenomateriality as the basis to develop, conceptualise, and contextualise a xeniomaterialism. It is a new symbiotic materialism in-between nature, technology and culture to be invented and re-composed through products of human and nonhuman activity towards a resilient planetary ecology.
In xeniomaterialism, the revised construct of living matter, is entangled with omnipresent human intentionality and nonhuman creativity and engaged in a non-hierarchical symbiosis and sympathy – an inclusive hospitability. In xeniomaterialism the “geo” is linked with the “Gaian” and framed by posthuman and decolonial ecologies of matter and care.
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The essay presents an architecture and action strategy where nature, technology, and culture are composing matter-to-come, affirming the importance of pluriversality: a coalition of non-hierarchical agency on a global scale. This radical proposition of achieving a xeniomaterialism creates a meta-philosophical blueprint towards a sustainable Gaian Anthropocene
Digital Transformation Impacts Organisational Change in the Role of Accountants and Auditors: An Exploratory Study
No full textPurpose (limit 100 words) This study explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on accounting and auditing professionals as businesses navigate digital transformation. Design/methodology/approach (limit 100 words) A qualitative research approach was adopted, analysing data from 10 podcasts and 17 semi-structured interviews using NVivo software. Key themes were identified to provide insights into AI’s influence on organisational change in accounting practices. Findings (limit 100 words) The research constructs a thematic framework comprising three aggregate dimensions: triggers of digital transformation in accounting practices, opportunities and challenges in transforming accounting practices, and changing routines for accounting professionals. The results are further interpreted using Lewin’s 3-Step Model of Organisational Change to comprehend the impact of AI and understand how accountants can adapt to these technological changes to sustain their practices. Originality/value (limit 100 words) This study provides a good understanding of the social shifts towards utilising AI in increasingly automating accounting tasks, reshaping professional roles, and creating both opportunities and challenges. AI enhances efficiency in bookkeeping, reporting, auditing, and risk analysis but also raises concerns about data integrity and trust. Blockchain technology emerges as a potential solution, enhancing transparency, security, and reliability in AI-enabled accounting systems. To remain relevant, accounting professionals must bridge digital skill gaps and adopt interdisciplinary collaboration. As AI continues to evolve, blockchain integration could reinforce trust and accountability, shaping the future of accounting and auditing
EAL scholars' experiences of writing for publication in English: A meta-ethnographic synthesis of qualitative evidence
No full textThis meta-ethnographic synthesis integrates qualitative findings from 26 empirical studies exploring English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) scholars' experiences of writing for publication in English (WPE). It identified three key elements shaping these experiences, including the motivation behind WPE, encompassing both personal aspirations and institutional pressures; insecurity about WPE, stemming from uneven institutional support, biased journal gatekeeping, and professional and linguistic self-doubt; and coping strategies for WPE, including seeking support from multiple sources, metacognitive reflection, and alternative, sometimes critical, approaches. Together, these findings reveal how systemic constraints can exacerbate scholars' anxieties, while adaptive strategies underscore EAL researchers’ resilience. The study contributes a more integrative conceptual framework linking these aspects to illustrate the complexities of WPE. It concludes by highlighting the need for institutional reforms, broader recognition of diverse publication outputs, and inclusive editorial policies
Sustainability Intelligence: Art Enhancing Systemic Connectivity Across Science, Business, and Beyond
No full textThis article examines how art and Sustainability Intelligence intersect, highlighting sustainability as an evolving journey rather than a fixed solution
The Radical Convergence: Connecting Sustainability Intelligence (SI) and the EPR Sandbox to the Global Denim Industry.
No full textSustainability Intelligence (SI): Transforming denim supply chain management – A comprehensive case study of Turkey’s denim industry
No full textAutex 2025 World Conference : Book of abstracts
This book is a collection of abstracts of the presentations and posters at the AUTEX 2025 World Conference, which took place in Dresden, Germany, from June 11 to 13, 2025. The conference was organized by the Institute for Textile Machinery and High Performance Materials Technology (ITM), Faculty of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering at TU Dresden and is an annual conference of the Association of Universities for Textiles (AUTEX). Contributions on all topics, related to the modern development, production, optimization, artistic design, logistics, and recycling of textile products, composite materials, high-performance fibers and fabrics, CAE, etc. were evaluated by the scientific committee. The accepted contributions were presented as oral and poster presentations during the conference and are included in this book of abstracts
Enhancing the retention of newly qualified nurses
No full textThe retention of newly qualified nurses (NQNs) is a pressing issue in healthcare systems, particularly in high-pressure environments such as acute care. This article explores the key challenges faced by NQNs, including lack of career development opportunities, negative workplace cultures and burnout, all of which contribute to high turnover rates. Strategies such as structured preceptorship and mentorship programmes, emotional wellbeing initiatives, and leadership support are examined. The article underscores the importance of building a positive work environment to retain NQNs, thereby improving workforce sustainability and patient care. Additionally, recommendations are provided to enable a proactive approach to improving NQN retention
