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Thermal colloid programming
No full textThis paper investigates the computational capabilities of colloidal systems, focusing on the integration of Boolean logic operations within gold nanoparticle suspensions under varying temperature conditions. As climate change, artificial intelligence, and privacy concerns present increasing challenges for massively parallel and low-power computing devices, there is a growing demand for novel computing substrates, and colloids offer a promising avenue for developing energy-efficient and locally deployable systems. Our research explores how temperature impacts the behavior of suspended nanoparticles and, consequently, their interactions and computational performance. Our findings demonstrate that colloidal systems can perform Boolean operations, which can be modulated through temperature changes. By showcasing the versatility of these systems, this study underscores the significance of exploring unconventional computing paradigms and lays the foundation for future research into liquid-based computational applications
Hate in the Hashtags:Social Media and the Normalisation of Misogyny
Get PDFThe prevalence of misogynistic narratives on digital platforms has become a significant issue, raising concerns about online safety, gender equality, and the role of social media in shaping societal attitudes. This article explores the various manifestations of online misogyny, its impact on women and society, the role of social media platforms and strategies to combat it
An Interpretive Phenomenological Inquiry into Type 1 Diabetes and Work
No full textThere is little qualitative research on the support needed by workers with type 1 diabetes to effectively self-manage at work and maintain work ability. In this UK study, 21 workers with type 1 diabetes participated in semi-structured interviews. The interviews were transcribed and analysed using interpretive phenomenological analysis and then characterised under the Psychosocial Flags Framework. Findings highlighted several obstacles to maintaining self-management, including systemic workplace issues (black flags), individual attitudes and beliefs (yellow flags), and workplace issues (blue flags). Participants generally lacked confidence in voicing their needs, emphasising a requirement for a more supportive, inclusive workplace culture. This indicates a need for employers to foster an environment where workers with T1D feel comfortable seeking support without penalty. Addressing unhelpful perceptions of T1D seems key to this, making increased knowledge and awareness crucial for the harmonious integration of T1D with work. But delivering effective interventions may be challenging, since they must account for the complex biopsychosocial interplay of obstacles to work ability that this qualitative investigation emphasises.</p
Integrating Queueing Theory and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making for Optimizing Border Crossing Operations
No full textEfficient management of border crossing operations is essential for reducing delays, supporting trade flows, and strengthening security. This study pro-poses a hybrid framework integrating discrete-event simulation with multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) to evaluate and rank operational strategies for a land border crossing. The simulation model replicates real conditions and generates performance data under different scenarios. The Full Con-sistency Method (FUCOM) derives weights for evaluation criteria, reducing pairwise comparisons while maintaining consistency. The Combined Com-promise Solution (COCOSO) then ranks scenarios against these weighted cri-teria. Results indicate that strategies incorporating advanced document pro-cessing and optimized resource allocation deliver the greatest performance improvements. The framework equips policymakers with a structured tool to reduce waiting times, increase throughput, and enhance service quality. It demonstrates how combining simulation with MCDM yields both operational and policy-relevant insights adaptable across border contexts
Editoral
No full textThis editorial introduces the inaugural edition of the Journal of Music Production Research (JMPR), a newly established double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that sits at the intersection of arts and science. The editorial outlines the close relationship of the journal to the Society of Music Production Research (SMPR) and describes its evolution from a DIY venture to a partnership with Intellect publishing. It discusses how the inaugural edition brings together six diverse articles that span the range of JMPR’s arts to science continuum, including topics such as immersive audio, brain–computing interfaces for music production and machine aesthetic
The Study of Social Commerce in Generation Z Context:The Role of Social Support and Privacy Risk
Get PDFPurpose: The recent proliferation of social media platforms has witnessed a growth in social commerce by using social media to facilitate interactivity between customers and vendors. While emergent studies on social commerce are growing, their focus tends to be on millennials and cross-age groups. Given the growth of digital natives in shaping the online shopping experience of the future, we deemed an application to Generation Z necessary and overdue. Design/methodology/approach: We draw on the existing literature and develop a framework to understand social commerce dynamics for digital natives. We employ PLS and CB-SEM to test our proposed model. Findings: Our findings demonstrate the importance of social commerce information sharing activities in facilitating social support, a sense of warmth and belongingness, and online trust for Generation Z platform users. We also investigate the roles of online trust and perceived risk on intention to purchase and find support for both relationships. Finally, we discuss the findings in terms of theoretical and managerial contributions and conclude the study with limitations and future research directions. Originality/value: This research is unique by using social commerce theory to explore Gen Z platform users. The finding will contribute to information system literature by expanding the social commerce research stream.</p
The Ghosts of Architecture:Point Clouds, Affect and Collaged Hauntopias
No full textClear+Park (C+P) use 3D laser scanning to create works that operate across architecture, installation, and media arts. C+P capture, edit and manipulate point-cloud data to document spaces, create speculative projects and spatial propositions; creating digital images and animations that engage with and respond to specific site narratives. In their work, C+P create complex assemblages that combine 3D rendering and post-production effects to create spatial collages that operate between the actual and the virtual. Using the veracity and verisimilitude of the scans opens a powerful opportunity to critique traditional forms of representation where conceptions of authenticity and specificity of place can be radically questioned. In the same way, the images of architectural photography do not simply reflect the inherent qualities of the architecture but actively construct those qualities
Researching and Teaching Business Ethics in Europe:Developments, Challenges and Opportunities
No full textThis book provides a description and analysis of how the concept of business ethics has been received, adopted, adapted and developed in different countries in Europe. While a substantial Europe-wide dialogue about business ethics research and education has taken place since about 1990, especially as a result of the establishment of the European Business Ethics Network, implementation has varied by country, because Europe is a patchwork of cultures, value systems, political ideologies, intellectual traditions and business systems at different stages of development. Each country, particularly the former communist states, presents its own unique challenges. Yet there are also issues that are common to all or most countries, even if the ways they have been manifested and responded to have differed, depending on the countries’ institutional frameworks and traditions. This book explores the rich variety in business research and education across a diverse range of European countries. Each chapter presents the expert view of individual business ethics scholars in the respective countries. Their perspectives and recollections are those of reflective professionals, and therefore unique, insightful, and bearing the mark of a deep conviction and personal engagement. This is the story of European business ethics told from within, which will be of great value to all business ethics scholars wishing to understand the development of their field
Educationalists and industry:The benefits of co-working for student learning
No full textBackground: Educational institutions are tasked with developing healthcare professional students into autonomous practitioners, confident to practise upon graduation. We initiated links with industry to develop a venous leg day for podiatry students, combining simulation and theory sessions with a public venous assessment day, where application of knowledge could be put to practical use.Aim: To explore the experiences of students participating in the education industry initiative and the difference this may make to their skills. Methods: Qualitative focus group interview study of four individuals who had participated in venous leg training and the venous leg day to explore their experiences of this learning experience. Template analysis, a form of thematic analysis, was used to structure the analysis. Results: Analysis identified three key themes: real world=real benefit, foundations for future learning and professionalism, and the positive benefits of academia and industry collaboration. Students perceived the industry-educational collaboration as being of benefit to their learning, enabling application of knowledge to real world situations. Conclusion: Findings reveal the enhancement of learning when integrating educationalists and industry experts. Students reported the benefits of collegiate working and were able to gain confidence in understanding the importance of compression hosiery, and in being able to feed this forward into additional clinical work.</p
Symptoms and unmet needs in advanced liver disease:interim analysis of an integrated palliative care outcome scale (IPOS) dataset
No full textIntroduction Patients with advanced liver disease are often referred late to palliative care services or experience healthcare that does not meet their end of life needs. The IPOS is a robust, widely-used patient reported outcome measure that has been validated in advanced disease. It captures the main symptoms and concerns of the patient from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective and is brief enough to be used clinically at end of life. The IPOS utilises Likert scales and free-text questions, allowing patients to report symptoms and their impact over a set time period. We collated national IPOS data to establish the physical, psychological, emotional and practical symptoms, needs or concerns that matter most to patients with advanced liver disease to support both hepatology and palliative care services, working to reduce these health inequalities.Methods Hepatology and palliative care services across England shared fully anonymised, routinely collected IPOS data from adult patients with advanced liver disease. Advanced liver disease (irrespective of the underlying aetiology) included those with compensated or decompensated cirrhosis unsuitable for curative treatment, and/or felt to be within their last year of life. Secondary analysis using descriptive statistics of the IPOS’ closed questions identified the main symptoms and their level of impact.Results Results (n=323) demonstrate a median age of 71 years (range 34 to 95) and median deprivation decile of 4 (range 1–10). Of reported ICD-10 codes (n=227), 8% (n=19) were liver disease related to alcohol, 30% (n=68) were due to malignant diseae and 57% (n=130) were liver disease with an unspecified aetiology.Within the IPOS physical subscale, 68.7% (n=222) were moderately, severely or overwhelmingly affected by weakness or lack of energy, with 40.6% (n=131) severely or overwhelmingly affected. Problems with mobility were the next most frequently reported symptom affecting 35.3% (n=114) at a severe to overwhelming level. Among the psychological concerns, family anxiety was reported ‘most of the time’ to ‘always’ for 44.3% (n=143). Being able to share feeling as wished with family or friends was reported by 13.9% (n=45) as only occasionally, or not at all, making this the most unmet need in the IPOS communication/practical issues subscale.Conclusions Although final conclusions can only be drawn after full statistical analysis of the entire dataset, interim analysis suggests there are gaps in symptom management that should be explored further. These include rehabilitation as well as patient/family support needs. Knowledge of the symptoms and concerns which affect patients most will support ongoing work improving access and quality of supportive and palliative care for those with advanced liver disease
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