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Attitudes Towards Sustainability at Business Schools:A Comparative Study of Students at Local and International Universities in Singapore
Get PDFHigher education institutions have been called to step up and contribute towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Much research has been conducted in the areas of sustainable development and responsible management education. However, global progress towards achieving the SDGs has been slow. This paper scrutinizes foreign (subsidiary) and local business schools operating in Singapore by exploring the factors that influence students’ consideration of a program of study and what is important to the student experience, particularly from a sustainability perspective. An online survey questionnaire was distributed, and 139 participants completed it. Results suggest no significant difference in attitudes between genders and local and international students. However, all students are concerned and expect the school to provide support for mental well-being. The analysis also revealed that sustainability perceptions and awareness are low, and that students received very little education on sustainability. Despite extensive research on sustainable development and responsible management education, a significant gap remains between theory and practice, primarily due to the lack of translation of theory into practical applications
Export Restrictions and Export Controls: From WTO to the Realm of Global Security
No full textFor most of the previous century, globalization reduced trade barriers,opening borders and facilitating the free flow of goods and capital. However,recent years have seen increasing barriers to trade in the name of nationalsecurity. This review first provides an overview, introducing each chapter of thebook. It then discusses one of the book’s most significant contributions, theintroduction of the national security scales of intensity in cross-border trade, anessential framework for assessing risk in global finance
Qualitative evaluation of a self-management program for COPD in the context of multimorbidity in Australian General practice
Get PDFSelf-management support for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is known to be effective. The Activating Primary Care COPD Patients with Multimorbidity APCOM) program, being further tested in Australian general practice, aims to improve patients’ health outcomes through individual, tailored, self-management support delivered by trained practice nurses (PNs). This qualitative evaluation aims to understand PN, GP and patient experiences of the APCOM program. Intervention group PNs, GPs and patients were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews. Interview guides were based on the Health Belief Model for patients and the Normalisation Process Theory for health professionals. Transcripts were thematically analysed guided by interpretive description. Nine PNs, three GPs, and 17 patients from intervention practices were interviewed. Both patients and providers expressed positive experiences with the program. Patients felt the program provided them with the tools to self-manage a potential exacerbation using their COPD Action Plan. Some patients described continuing with positive health behaviours learnt from PNs, however, others struggled with self-motivation. GPs and PNs highlighted the importance of teamwork when caring for COPD patients and considered that the APCOM program was an opportunity for expanding care, including care plans. Nurse-led self-management interventions for chronic disease, such as the APCOM program, can improve patient access to timely, collaborative care in general practice. It would be preferable to provide self-management support for patients with COPD closer to diagnosis. Ongoing funding for PN training and time to deliver patient education are required to sustain the program.ID 1059 in Abstract Book
Securing long-term heart health for Australians: understanding how funding structures in cardiac rehabilitation influence cardiovascular inequities
No full textCardiac rehabilitation is a critical component of comprehensive and evidence-based cardiovascular care. As heart disease is a lifelong condition, it is essential that people living with the disease, and their family members, understand the long-term management required to improve and maintain quality of life. Cardiac rehabilitation includes components such as education, exercise training and psychosocial and peer support. These programs reduce the risk of repeat myocardial infarction, rehospitalisation, and all-cause mortality and, therefore, the associated costs
iCARDIO Alliance Global Implementation Guidelines for the Management of Obesity 2025 Focus on Prevention and Treatment of Cardiometabolic Disease
Get PDFThere are a number of guidelines on how to manage obesity, but inconsistencies in healthcare access, varying infrastructure, resource constraints and diverse local practices restrict their global applicability. This underscores the need for universal recommendations that address the unique challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers worldwide. Our Global Guidelines emphasize the incorporation of novel therapies, while integrating standards of care with the most uptodate evidence to enable clinicians to optimize obesity management. Contextspecific recommendations tailored to individual patient needs are highlighted, providing a thorough evaluation of the risks, benefits, and overall value of each therapy, aiming to establish a standard of care that improves patient outcomes and reduces the burden of hospitalization in this susceptible population. These Global Guidelines provide evidencebased recommendations that represent a group consensus considering the many other published guidelines that have reviewed many of the issues discussed here, but they also make new recommendations where new evidence has recently emerged, and – most importantly – also provide recommendations on several issues where resource limitations may put constraints on the care provided to patients living with obesity. Such “economic adjustment” recommendations aim to guide situations when “Resources are somewhat limited” or when “Resources are severely limited”. Hence, this document presents a comprehensive update to obesity management guidelines, thereby aiming to provide a unified strategy for the pharmacological, nonpharmacological, and invasive management of this significant global health challenge that is applicable to the needs of healthcare around the globe
Possession (I Suffer. I Believe. I Am. The Passion According to A.)
No full textSpecial Features:A new Producer approved 4K restoration presented in HDR with Dolby VisionDual format 3 disc edition including 1 UHD and 2 Blu-rays with main feature and bonus features on both formatsThe North American Re-edit: newly restored from an archive printNew Audio Commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Alison TaylorAudio Commentary by Director Andrzej Żuławski moderated by Daniel BirdAudio Commentary by Frederic Tuten moderated by Daniel BirdNew Audio Commentary by Daniel Bird and Manuela Lazic (The North American Re-edit)The Horror of Normality: Guillermo del Toro on PossessionThe Shadow We Carry: Kat Ellinger on PossessionRepossessed: The Film’s UK and US ReceptionAndrzej Żuławski: Director: archive documentaryA Divided City: The Berlin locationsThe Sounds of Possession: an interview with Composer Andrzej KorzynskiOur Friend in the West: an interview with Producer Christian FerryBasha: a featurette on poster artist Barbara ‘Basha’ BaranowskaThe Other Side of The Wall: The Making of PossessionArchive interview with Andrzej ŻuławskiDeleted ScenesTheatrical TrailerLimited Edition Contents:Rigid slipcase with Basha’s original theatrical artwork220-page hardback book with new essays by Daniel Bird, Elena Lazic and Alison Taylor, ‘The Creature: Preliminary Sketches’, ‘Filming Possession’, ‘The Poster of Possession’, pressbook feature, archive articles and interviews and Behind the Scenes gallery211-page original shooting script book with notes by Andrzej Żuławski and Frederic Tuten6 collectors' art card
The Alzheimer's connectome: using fMRI and deep learning to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
No full textA Proposed Framework to Capture Dietetic Preceptors’ Experiences of Weight-inclusive Practice
No full textBackground: Weight-inclusive practice is an evolving aspect in dietetic practice. Registered dietitians are increasingly adopting the paradigm and embedding it into curriculum of some university programs. This study explored dietetic internship preceptors’ perceptions of weight-inclusive practice, their current use of it, and their learning needs.Methods: Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 13 dietitians with recent involvement as a preceptor for medical nutrition therapy internships. Interview questions explored participants’ experiences with and/or perspectives on weight-inclusive practice and their use of it. Thematic analysis was conducted, informed by a constructivist grounded theory approach.Results: Five themes were identified, and a theoretical framework developed to reflect a continuum of adopting weight-inclusive practice: grappling with unfamiliarity (lacking understanding, wanting safe practice, integrating approaches with difficulty, and thinking dichotomously), juggling authority (challenging hierarchy, enforcing decisions, belonging to diet culture, and frustrating discord), seeking acceptance (questing for knowledge, desiring validation, meeting perceived expectations, considering relationships with referrers, and finding reassurance), making a positive difference (holding good intentions, learning from experience, fostering autonomy, and practicing with flexibility) and shifting the dietetic paradigm (appreciating the complexities of health, recognizing injustice, addressing incongruence, and embracing human diversity).Conclusion: The theoretical framework developed explains the continuum of themes aligned with a practice paradigm shift for dietitians. Dietetic internship preceptors have a range of perspectives and a spectrum of experiences with exposure to, or use of, weight-inclusive practice. Future training programs for dietitians in weight-inclusive care should be targeted to where practitioners are placed on this continuum