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War Literature and Collective Memory: The Other’s Perspective in Anthropology
No full textCollective memory has long been a central concern in disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and psychology. Since Maurice Halbwachs first proposed the concept of collective memory, the boundaries of this research field have continually expanded. Its theories have been cross-culturally tested and increasingly integrated across disciplines. Among them, the intersection of literature and anthropology has garnered particular attention. This article explores the construction of collective memory within war literature. Focusing on the role of historical memory, it examines how memory shapes culture and identity through the lens of anthropology. Using war narratives as a point of entry, the study highlights the constructive nature of memory and its sociocultural implications for identity formation
The Impacts of Organizational Changes on Work Engagement and Quiet Quitting
Get PDFChange has become a constant theme in the world where all organizations face new challenges and opportunities that require them to constantly adapt and evolve. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of organizational agility and adaptability in the face of challenges and uncertainties. A recent Gallup poll revealed that most workers in the U.S. workforce are either quiet quitting or highly disengaged. This study aims to investigate the relationship between various organizational changes and the likelihood of work engagement, quiet quitting, and high disengagement. Drawing on a survey on 252 employees in various companies, we find that organizational changes including higher demand for competence, improved results monitoring, enhanced informal communication, and job redesign increased the likelihood of work engagement relative to quiet quitting and high disengagement. Furthermore, organizational and job characteristics such as perceived organizational support and job autonomy moderated the relationship between organizational changes and the likelihood of work engagement, quiet quitting, and high disengagement. Practical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed
An Analysis of Japan’s Economic Development: Lessons for China
Get PDFJapan has played an important role in the global economy for several decades. This study comprehensively analyzes factors contributing to Japan’s economic development using World Bank data and both expenditure and value-added approaches of gross domestic product measurement. Personal consumption and investment contributed the most to Japan’s economic growth in the expenditure model, while the labor rate and service industry productivity were the most important in the value-added model. Further, this study examines changes in these economic factors to explore their impact on Japan’s economy. Finally, this paper discusses lessons for China based on Japan’s experiences
Increasing Student Employability Through Strategic Curricular Innovations
Get PDFEmployability is an important indicator of the success of academic programs, and it can be improved through intentional curricular adjustments. This paper describes three case studies, all of which are aimed at increasing student employability during and after the completion of academic credentials at a university with open admissions that champions access to higher education among underserved populations. In case one, the goal was to bridge disciplines by developing a credential that would be relevant within multiple industries. Case two focused on aligning the content of a credential with industry certifications to prepare students to enter their chosen field of study more easily. In the final case, an industry certificate was incorporated into an academic program to support students’ entry into their chosen field before completing their degree. Lessons learned and next steps are discussed in the context of employability theory.
Does Competition Make Businesses Resilient?
Get PDFThis study investigates the relation between industry-level competition and the stock market's response to an exogenous shock. Specifically, we utilize the stock market's reaction to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, which caused a significant market decline. Our findings reveal that firms operating in highly concentrated industries (lower competition), as measured by the Herfindahl index, experienced more pronounced negative returns following the attacks. Therefore, firms in less competitive fields may not be prepared for the unexpected. These results support the notion that competition bolsters business resilience to shocks and underscore the importance for investors to consider product market structures when evaluating firm performance
The Impact of Ambulatory Acquisitions on the Cost of Business
Get PDFThis study contributes to the literature regarding the increase in acquisition activity and the annual increase in the cost of health insurance premiums for small to middle size businesses. Th research specifically addressed the HCPCS billing rates of procedures before and after acquisition; it examined the annual increase in the percentage of ambulatory physicians compared to the increase percentage in health insurance premiums, and the increase in health insurance premiums was evaluated based on age, type of firm, and size of the firm. The results indicated a statistically significant difference in the billing rates of procedures before and after ambulatory acquisition
My IRA: Making Up Ground or Cashing It in?
Get PDFWe interpret participation in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) in the United States over time from both an economic and socio-behavioral perspective. We report an IRA plateau with about 33% of families aged 30-64 participating during 1999 – 2007. The participation rate has fallen steadily to about 23% in recent years. From an economic perspective, expectations of greater non-pension retirement resources appear to induce a decline in IRA participation. Greater current resources lead to more persistent pension participation. In terms of social factors, we observe notable gender differences in the composition of IRAs
Macroeconomic Causes of Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria
No full textThe study sought to identify Nigeria's macroeconomic FDI drivers. It employed least square methods with model diagnostic tests and Granger causality processes on 1986–2020 Nigerian yearly data. The results show that interest rate, currency rate, and level of economic activity (represented by growth in real GDP) influence FDI into Nigeria. FDI is neither driven by inflation nor by international openness. The policy implications are that when considering policies aimed at attracting foreign direct investors to Nigeria, government and monetary authorities should prioritize such factors as interest rates, exchange rates and growth rate of the economy. Reduced loan rates and slight Naira depreciation should be promoted. Honest and concerted efforts are needed to keep the economy and aggregate output growing
Adapting the TRIZ Methodology to Innovative Problem-Solving in Education
No full textThis study explores the adaptation of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) methodology to address challenges in the educational sector. While TRIZ has been widely applied in engineering fields, its potential in education remains largely untapped. This research systematically adapts the 40 TRIZ principles to educational contexts, providing a framework for problem-solving in teaching, learning, and educational administration. Through a theoretical analysis and conceptual translation of each principle, it is demonstrated how TRIZ can inspire innovative solutions to persistent educational challenges. The study presents detailed adaptations of seven key principles, demonstrating potential applications across various educational domains. The findings suggest that TRIZ-inspired approaches can enhance instructional design, curriculum development, technology integration, and institutional management. While the adapted framework shows promise in fostering systematic creativity in education, there are also potential challenges in implementation and the need for empirical validation. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on innovation in education and provides a foundation for future studies on the practical application of TRIZ principles in education
Impact of Technological Innovations in the Workplace and COVID-19: A Case of Botswana Open University
No full textThe current study examines the impact of technological developments on employees during the COVID-19 epidemic at a higher institution in a developing economy. Data were collected and analysed using a quantitative research approach. First, a survey questionnaire (google forms) was emailed to Botswana Open University workers, who were asked to complete it and return it via email. Second, inferential statistics and AMOS were used to evaluate the quantitative data. The study’s findings revealed that fear of COVID-19, social influence, attitude towards use, and behavioural intention were all important predictors of users’ behavioural intention to work remotely. Despite these contributions, our study has several limitations, specifically its application to different geographical areas and sample size, which were not included in the study. As a result, we urge other scholars to replicate our study with a bigger sample size in a different geographical location