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Meaning and structure in Black students’ ways of experiencing academic achievement
Get PDFHistorically White universities in Britain have a long history of misrecognizing the experiences of Black students and rendering their struggles and aspirations a matter of scrutiny. More recently an intense higher education policy focus has been placed on addressing outcome differentials between various ethnoracial groups. Little however is known about how minoritised groups of students experience and understand academic achievement. In our phenomenographic study Black students’ ways of experiencing academic achievement vary from broad expectations of gaining good grades to developing as a person and contributing to the society. Seen through a relational lens, the results can be utilized to identify the aspects of university life that warrant further attention to improve Black students’ experiences during their studies and achieve equitable outcomes
Exploring Homeostasis in Children: the body's dynamic balancing act.
Get PDFHomeostasis has an established and significant role in the adaptability and survival of living organisms. As such, it is essential for clinical healthcare workers such as children’s nurses to comprehend the concept, and grasp the knowledge of homeostasis regulation, including the mechanisms of homeostasis, the systemic approach to homeostasis and dysregulation. Comprehension of associated diagnosis processes, clinical management, and tailored holistic care planning can then be ensured. This article provides an overview of homeostasis and common factors that impact on homeostasis processes. Dysregulation and disease processes are illustrated through a children focused case study, exploring the complexity of homeostatic mechanisms in maintaining a stable internal environment
The full picture: perspectives on an archaeology of British screen advertising production
Get PDFScreen advertising production is a relatively neglected domain of British screen history, largely overlooked in extant studies of the UK’s film production sector. The Guardian’s ‘Points of View’ (1986) is one of the more acclaimed works produced by that production sector which continues to attract popular interest. This article conducts an archaeological investigation into the industry through a case study analysis of ‘Points of View’ and an in-depth interview with its director, Paul Weiland. It explores the role of personal testimony in archaeological methods in media history. Whilst archival sources such as trade press can provide additional sources, they can never verify nor falsify the evidence of personal testimony, nor can they be used to fabricate a harmonious, consistent, or singular narrative of history. The analysis concludes that screen advertising was a hybrid cultural practice articulated during the 1970s to the 1990s as a solution to the problem: we’re not invited, please entertain. Remaining hidden from the establishment was favourable to agencies and production companies. It reminds us that means concealed or kept out of sight which invites the question ‘concealed from who’? Currently, we have one perspective on the history of screen advertising. We do not yet have the full picture
Repeated bout effect of downhill running on physiological markers of effort and post exercise perception of soreness in trained female distance runners
Get PDFThis study examined the effect of repeated bouts of level and downhill running on physiological markers of effort and exercise-induced muscle soreness in trained female distance runners. Ten participants (Age: 24.4 ± 2.0 years; V̇O2peak: 52.9 ± 1.1 mL·kg−1·min−1), naïve to downhill running, completed six alternate 5 min trials of level and downhill running (−15%) at a 70% velocity at V̇O2peak on two occasions, three weeks apart. Perceived muscle soreness was measured upon completion and in the 72 h post exercise. V̇O2, Heart Rate (HR), Blood Lactate (BLa), and Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) were lower running downhill (p 0.541). For the first downhill run, Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) was higher compared to that for level running (p = 0.051; d = 0.447), but for the remaining trials, RPE was lower when running downhill (p 0.745). V̇O2, HR, and RER were not different in the second bout (p > 0.070, ηp2 0.693). Perceived soreness of the gluteal muscles was lower in the second bout immediately post exercise, 24 h, and 48 h post exercise (p 0.922). A repeated bout of downhill running attenuated perceived muscle soreness and may modulate the physiological and perceived physical demand of a second bout of level and downhill running
Representing London: making and claiming the city
No full textWhat does it mean to represent a city? We examine this question through drawing from and seeking to read across two somewhat distinct meanings of representation, stemming from cultural theory and political studies. The reason for approaching representation in this way is an interest in how elected representatives claim the city. Based on interviews with members of the London Assembly, we take a transversal cut across party and geographical lines to analyse the nature and content of their representative claims, identifying two main types: the city as an identity and as a place or a collection of places. The politicians invoke cultural and institutional dimensions of representation and representativeness. The usefulness of employing both senses of representation is that through its representatives, the city—and urban democratic representation—is more than a discrete object or even a multiplicity of viewpoints, but rather a process continually made and remade through practices and claims, even as these slide across scales. These repertoires of representation, of the city as is and as it could be, signal how even from a place of seeming political marginality, the city is open to multiple imagined ideals that are shared and cut across conventional political lines
Cryptocurrency Unveiled: Assessing the Effects on Financial Stability
No full textIn "Cryptocurrencies Unveiled," Mohamed Nihal Saleem, along with Dr. Javad Izadi and Dr. Yianni Doumenis, delves deep into the dynamic and often misunderstood world of cryptocurrencies and their influence on the U.S. financial system. This book provides a meticulous analysis of how digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are reshaping financial landscapes, impacting everything from the stock market to traditional banking operations.
Using a robust mix of linear regression models, Granger causality tests, and case studies—including the collapse of the FTX exchange—the authors unveil a complex picture. They demonstrate a strong correlation between cryptocurrency market capitalization and key financial indicators such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Consumer Price Index, revealing the growing significance of digital currencies in the global economy. Yet, their influence on the U.S. dollar remains limited, a finding that challenges common perceptions about the disruptive potential of cryptocurrencies.
"Cryptocurrencies Unveiled" is an indispensable resource for policymakers, financial industry stakeholders, and academics. It not only navigates through the intricacies of crypto-finance but also highlights crucial insights for managing the challenges and leveraging the opportunities presented by the rise of digital currencies. This book is a call to further investigation and understanding as cryptocurrencies continue to evolve and integrate into mainstream financial systems
Quantifying the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Mathematical Creativity: A Meta-Analysis.
Get PDFThis study is a meta-analysis to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and mathematical creativity. This meta-analysis included 21 studies with a total sample size of 11,621 participants and 33 effect sizes across the studies. Data analysis using a random effects model using the “meta” package (version 7.0-0) in R software version 4.3.0. The results showed a positive and significant relationship between self-efficacy and mathematical creativity
Psychology of “Ageing in Place” Amidst Health and Social Threats: Perspectives on the Decade of Healthy Ageing
No full textThe concept of diminishing life space posits that neighbourhoods facing health and social threats (i.e. war or violence, climate change, extreme industrialisation, and outbreaks of infectious diseases) less support “ageing in place.” Older victims of these threats are less capable of utilising neighbourhood resources (e.g. services, parks, and social support) to maintain health. This chapter extends the scope of the concept by putting forward the ideal psychology for “ageing in place” and proffering implications for healthy ageing. Older adults experiencing the threats are likely to lose their affective advantage from which the ultimate psychology for “ageing in place” comes. Affective advantage refers to a strong space attachment resulting from safety, tranquillity, and familiarity with one’s neighbourhood. It is the basis of abridged psychological distance, a mental state characterised by negligible fear and anxiety about the threats. Abridged psychological distance is superior to neighbourhood psychological distance and out-of-neighbourhood psychological distance, which older residents must be supported to avoid. Stakeholders ought to consider these three types of psychological distance and how they are influenced by the threats in implementing the Decade of Healthy Ageing campaign 2021–2030
Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable ICT: The Role of File Storage
Get PDFDigitalization has been increasingly recognized for its role in addressing numerous societal
and environmental challenges. However, the rapid surge in data production and the widespread
adoption of cloud computing has resulted in an explosion of redundant, obsolete, and trivial (ROT)
data within organizations’ data estates. This issue adversely affects energy consumption and carbon
footprint, leading to inefficiencies and a higher environmental impact. Thus, this opinion paper
aims to discuss the challenges and potential solutions related to the environmental impact of file
storage on the cloud, aiming to address the research gap in “digital sustainability” and the Green
IT literature. The key findings reveal that technological issues dominate cloud computing and
sustainability research. Key challenges in achieving sustainable practices include the widespread lack
of awareness about the environmental impacts of digital activities, the complexity of implementing
accurate carbon accounting systems compliant with existing regulatory frameworks, and the role of
public–private partnerships in developing novel solutions in emerging areas such as 6G technology
‘Taken by my wife’ – Challenging the Amateur/professional binary in Wessex Film and Sound Archive’s (WFSA) Early Films (1895-1922)
Get PDFGaines’ phrase, ‘Women were both ‘there’ and ‘not there’’ (2018: 4), captures the paradoxical presence of women in early film history, central to this study on women amateur filmmakers in Wessex Film and Sound Archive (WFSA) up to 1950. Using an intermedial approach, this article seeks to expand recognition of filmmakers by re-examining clearly attributed records and questioning those around which there is ambiguity. Louisa Gauvain (1880-1945) is a key figure in this discussion, whose 1913 work challenges traditional definitions of amateurism. This article argues for a movement beyond the amateur/professional binary to appreciate the diverse contributors to regional film collections, including women and film exhibitors. By analysing Gauvain’s medical film Plaster of Paris (1913), the paper highlights women’s engagement in filmmaking, expressions of gendered labour, and their evolving roles in quasi-professional contexts. The article argues that the film serves as an analogy for the broader treatment of amateur women filmmakers, whose contributions have been largely overlooked. The term ‘non-professional’ is proposed to elevate these filmmakers’ status, integrating their work into a broader media history and beginning the reclamation of women’s contributions to early cinema