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Caring Archives: Wellbeing challenges in an archive of extremism:Lessons and Questions from a Decade of the Searchlight Archive.
No full textBased on a decade of experience operating the Searchlight Archive at the University of Northampton, this chapter explores the challenges that an archive of extremism has encountered, and the ways in which these have spurred development of safeguarding and wellbeing practices for staff, students and others. A leading collection of far right and antifascist material, the Searchlight Archive provides a compelling case study for how these processes develop over time, and also for the ways in which conflict between access and wellbeing can be mitigated or resolved. The chapter will explore the key ways in which these issues have emerged in handling the wellbeing of its own staff, visitors, attached researchers, students and the public. It will consider the real harm that engagement with extreme material, designed to radicalise its audience, can cause in terms of risks to both mental health and physical wellbeing. It will lay out the approaches that have been taken to try and prevent or minimise these harms, and critically examine the successes and failures of these procedures. It will also explore the opportunities this material presents, both for students and those directly engaged with the material as well as wider society, and so argue that discussion to improve these processes is vital. It will finally lay out the need for a more proactive as opposed to reactive stance in regard to wellbeing and ethics processes for archives of this type, and warn against the misconception of archives as a passive custodian
Dataset: Multi-temporal DEMs used to quantify the geomorphological impact of a late 20th century glacier re-advance at Schwarzberggletscher, Switzerland
No full textThis dataset contains five difference surfaces derived from historical Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) of Difference covering the terminus of Schwarzberggletscher, Switzerland. The DEMs of Difference cover changes between 1974, 1979, 1983, 1990, and 2010. These were produced using a Structure-from-Motion photogrammetric workflow. Errors were minimised using a co-alignment and fine registration approach. This dataset is used in Tonkin et al., which is published in Geomorphology
An exploratory study into cell approaches for intelligence collection from detainees within an English Police Custody Suite
No full textThe value of intelligence gathered from cell approaches in police custody suites remains largely unexplored, presenting a crucial area for research. This study explores the collection of Human Intelligence (HUMINT) and the generation of Source (Covert Human Intelligence Source, CHIS) referrals during cell approaches. Data was collected from 102 cell approaches by which 54 were undertaken by dedicated intelligence officers and 48 by detectives in a police custody suite in England over a 3-month period. Results revealed that detectives, when tasked, were significantly more successful than dedicated intelligence officers in securing intelligence during cell approaches and to make source (CHIS) referrals. A detainee’s willingness to engage was associated with intelligence provision, with revenge and lifestyle as key motivating factors. Detainees were significantly more likely to provide intelligence post-charge rather than pre-charge, though the time of day and detainee age showed no significant correlations with intelligence gathering. This study discussed the importance of optimizing intelligence collection and source referrals during cell approaches
Digital Business:Navigating the Digital Landscape and Thriving in the Digital Economy
No full textThis comprehensive guide explores the fundamentals of digital business, from understanding digital business models to leveraging emerging technologies and trends.The work begins by examining the rise of digital business and the disruption it caused within traditional industries. Chapters then delve into key topics such as building a digital business strategy, designing a strong online presence, e-commerce, digital marketing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and more. Written in a clear and accessible style, the author provides real-world examples to illustrate how successful companies have leveraged digital technologies to drive growth and achieve their business goals. Each chapter features case studies, learning objectives and key discussion questions to augment student learning.This new text is recommended reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Digital Business, Digital Marketing, and Business Analytics. It will also be valuable reading for reflective practitioners in the industry.The book is accompanied by online resources including PowerPoint slides, an instructor's manual, a test bank of questions, and worksheets for each chapter, providing instructors with the necessary tools to keep their courses up to date, engaging, and effective in preparing students for the ever-changing digital business landscape
Observing and assessing children
No full textThis chapter focuses on a highly valuable tool used by early childhood education and care (ECEC) practitioners: observation and assessment for supporting and enhancing young children’s development and learning (D&L). The chapter, which focuses predominantly on ECEC practice in England, is written from the perspective that ECEC practitioners can advocate for young children by ensuring that processes of observation and assessment prioritise the needs of each young child with whom they work. Attention is given to who might observe young children, why observation is used, its historical roots, and how observations of young children’s behaviours can be conducted in ECEC settings. The chapter also considers how child observation data might be recorded, reported, and stored safely and securely, and addresses practical and ethical considerations that ECEC practitioners may need to consider concerning their observations and assessments of young children’s behaviours, D&L in settings
Decoupling Gender from ‘Midwifery’:A utopian vision
Full text linkDebates around gender inclusive versus ‘sexed’ language have become the new focus for debates on linguistic harm within midwifery (Pezaro et al., n.d.). Whilst clinical guidelines are moving toward what has been deemed ‘gender sensitive language’ (Garad et al. 2023), the challenges posed by such linguistic shifts underline the importance of constant reflection, review, and adaptation, particularly when all professionals are committed to the provision of equitable care without harm. Conversely, the use of exclusive language propagates harmful stereotypes and biases (Dev et al. 2021). Thus, it is concerning that the problematically gendered nature of professional nomenclature has received less attention, particularly in relation to this most highly gendered profession of midwifery. Here, we engage with Levitas’ ‘utopia as method’ (Levitas 2013) to dismantle the word ‘midwife’ and demonstrate how the alternative title of ‘lead perinatal practitioner’ might instead be clearer on its objectives, meet the needs of all, and be more appropriate given the ethically driven need for inclusive perinatal services. We also explore how this proposed new title may be useful in raising the profile of the midwifery 1 profession, which has historically been overlooked, undervalued, and often conflated with nursing (Pezaro, Maher, and Fissell 2022)
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