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'Some like it hot': the role of identity, website, co-creation behavior on identification and love
No full textThis study uses the social identity and perceived value perspective to fill a gap in tourism studies regarding the effect of Airbnb identity, website, and travelers’ engagement in value co-creation with Airbnb. The research addresses three questions: (1) What are the main factors influencing Airbnb brand love? (2) what are the key factors that influence co-creation behavior favouability in Airbnb? and (3) what are the key consequences of co-creation behavior in Airbnb? This research employs complexity theory, which integrates the principle of equifinality. To examine the data, this research employs structural equation modelling and fuzzy set qualitative comparative. The favorability of an identification and love are reflected by the extent to which travelers and users positively regard the Airbnb website. Findings reveal the significance of the co-creation behavior in enhancing the service attractiveness and perceived value. Important implications for tourism managers and researchers are highlighted
Who cares: encounters with the aesthetic use of thermal imaging to explore the role of touch as a signifier of care, contamination, intimacy and trust
No full textThis artists reflection will discuss the notion of environments as expressed through the use thermal technologies as a tool to create the dance-screen project Who Cares. We draw attention to the body as expanded beyond visible borders and so reimagined in painterly abstraction through heat trace. Who Cares follows earlier experiments with thermal technology (Thermal Duets 2019) but aims to reflect on care as understood post pandemic. It was initiated through interviews with NHS staff (ICU staff at Whittington Hospital) in which nurses reflected on the tensions experienced through touch as a signifier of care, contamination, intimacy and trust.
We will draw on the voices key in the making process; those of the NHS staff, the lead artists, and the dancers Alice Labant and Martina Conti. The article will also reflect on audience responses as part of Who Cares selected for ‘Wells Art Contemporary’, a major group exhibition in the cathedral itself in Aug/sept 2023. In addition, reference to recent writing such as Dahiya (2020) Phenomenology of Contagion supports the question of touch as re-figured through recent experiences.
The writing will reflect on the relay and forensics of touch, revealing our bodies as overlapping, drawing attention and giving space to these tensions. The visual capture of heat in breath, in the exchange of clothes or in the residue of touch offers the opportunity to explore the environment of the tactile, normally unseen. Experiments revealed the body as extended through time, of detail (heat) emerging and fading, of quiet attention in the presence of viewers.
In understanding the dangers of being together, but also the pressing need for human touch we as artists are interested to express the inherent tensions through the creative and poetic potential of thermal imaging technology, forging new artistic investigations for us and for the field
Projecting destinations via organic tourist videos: the role of appearance, production and content
Get PDFAlthough organic tourist videos on social media have been established as prominent agents of destination image formation, the influence of social media posted vlogs on potential tourists’ destination image remains insufficiently explored. Meanwhile, it is crucial to comprehend the underlying mechanisms that shape this process, especially how potential tourist forms their conative image of destination. Video elicitation interviews using two unsponsored YouTube videos of Raja Ampat, Indonesia were conducted with domestic (Indonesian = 31) and international (British = 30) potential tourists. Findings indicated technical aspects of the videos influence potential tourists’ perceptions of the video authenticity and credibility. Consequently, this shapes their impression of the destination and their desire to seek further information. The study offers a holistic understanding of the role of technical elements of organic travel vlogs on audience engagement and image formation of prospective tourists from two different nationalities. It also contributes new insights into the implementation of destination branding and marketing practice via authentic, credible and responsible vlogs that help boost community benefits
A comparison of maximal isometric force in the first pull, transition and second pull of the clean and their contribution to predict performance in national and international level weightlifters
Get PDFThis study aimed to examine differences in isometric peak force (PF) at the start of the first pull, transition, and second pull phases of the clean, and determine their contribution in explaining the variance in snatch and clean & jerk (C&J) performance. Thirty-one national and international level male and female weightlifters participated. Isometric start position pull (ISPP), isometric transition position pull (ITPP), and isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) PF, along with competition performance, were analysed both in absolute and allometrically scaled terms. Partial Least Squares Regression identified a single latent variable explaining 81.4% of the variance in Snatch and 79.6% in C&J. ISPP PF alone significantly contributed to explaining the variance the snatch and C&J. For allometrically scaled values, a single latent variable accounted for and 62.8% variance in Snatch and 60.7% of the variance in C&J, with ISPP PF significantly contributing to the Snatch and approached significance for C&J (p = 0.056). These results underscore the importance of evaluating maximal force in the initial lift phase and suggest that training to enhance strength in this phase may be crucial for improving weightlifting performance
Supporting quality in the baby room: what the global evidence says
Get PDFA new research project is looking into the quality of provision in English baby rooms following the UK government's expansion of subsidised education and care to infants as young as nine months. In the second of two articles, Dr Mona Sakr, discusses the structural factors affecting baby rooms, staff qualifications and the need for a vision for the baby room
Promoting ethical AI use in education: a training initiative to support academic integrity and clinical practice
No full textArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly accessible to students for academic writing. Last academic year, the Nursing and Midwifery Department noted a rise in referrals to the Academic Integrity Tutor (AIT) due to suspected AI use. While the mere use of AI doesn't inherently indicate plagiarism, some students had relied on it to compose significant portions of their written work, with a few using it to write entire essays. During viva examinations, it became clear that these students were unaware of the implications for academic integrity, especially concerning the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018). In response, the department introduced training sessions during the induction for second- and third-year BSc Adult Nursing students. This initiative resulted in fewer AIT referrals and improved adherence to ethical AI use. Teaching students, the responsible use of AI will also better equip them for clinical practice, where AI integration is rapidly growing (Lane et al., 2024). This presentation aims to discuss the training initiative used within Nursing and Midwifery and offer insights to help academics in other fields adopt similar strategies
Environments: tools of the educational trade or networked spaces of learning? Reflections at the intersection between learning environments and intergenerational relationships
Get PDFThis article discusses the concept of environments that enable as networked social spaces structured by expectations of personal expression, equal positioning of adults and children, and empowerment of all participants in communication. What is enabled by the environment are opportunities of intergenerational contact, centred on the person rather than the role. Environments that enable ic critically compared with the concept of enabling environment promoted by the English curriculum for Early Years education, to disentagle the latter from its underpinning adult-centric vision that approaches the environment as a tool of the educational trade. Enabling is purposeful: enabling children to achieve curricualr goals.. In the second part of the article, the coevolution of enabling environments and trust on expertise on the one hand, and the coevolution of environments that enable and personal trust on the other hand are discussed, arguing that the type of trust underpinning adults-children interactions may signal the ontological status of children vis-à-vis an intergenerational order. The final section of the article investigates the social conditions that make environments that enable viable places of intergenerational contact. Facilitation of agency will be discussed as a form of communication that can support personal trust in contexts of intergenerational agentic learning
Identifying student satisfaction in an offshore British higher education institution using appreciative inquiry 4-D
Get PDFStudent satisfaction is a critical focus for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), influencing reputation, recruitment, and alumni engagement. As the cost of tertiary education rises, HEIs worldwide strive to meet student expectations. However, understanding student satisfaction remains complex, requiring ongoing research to explore its multidimensional nature.
New University Mauritius, an offshore British HEI, primarily adopts the British National Student Survey to assess satisfaction. However, as HEIs move towards decolonising knowledge frameworks, this study explores student satisfaction through an Indigenous lens, focusing on Anglophone African students and staff experiences. This qualitative research is the first to employ Appreciative Inquiry 4-D (AI 4-D) to ascertain student satisfaction intrinsic constructs through extra-curricular activity satisfaction.
The study consisted of two phases: Phase 1 used AI 4-D workshops to assess its impact in revealing student satisfaction, while Phase 2 employed semi-structured interviews to compare student satisfaction perceptions with and without the AI 4-D experience. A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of this novel approach. Twenty-eight undergraduate students and two non-academic staff participated, with twenty-one engaging in AI 4-D workshops and fourteen in interviews. Findings indicate that AI 4-D enhanced students’ understanding of satisfaction. A misalignment emerged between staff and student perspectives on extra-curricular student satisfaction. Staff advocate leadership and independence, while students sought inclusivity, accessibility, sustained growth and collective success. The intrinsic constructs of student satisfaction was defined as a guided experience that promotes personal development, fosters a sense of belonging, supports personal affirmation, and encourages the expansion of one’s comfort zone.
Amplifying local voices, this study provides information that can be cogitated in and out of the classroom, a critical lens for global comparisons, and contributes to the broader discourse on decolonised higher education quality. A contextualised framework has been developed for New University Mauritius to inform quality assurance and the management of extra-curricular activities. Moreover, it serves as a reference for Mauritius and New University Mauritius student satisfaction surveys
Difference in change of direction performance between college basketball players with high and low change of direction deficit, shuffle, and jump asymmetry
No full textThis study aimed to (1) assess inter-limb asymmetry in shuffle, change of direction deficit (CODD), single-leg jump performance among college basketball players, and (2) compare change of direction speed between high and low asymmetry groups. Thirty-six players (16 males, 20 females) completed single-leg countermovement jump, lateral jump, CODD, and 5-m shuffle tests. Asymmetry was calculated using: (dominant–non-dominant)/dominant × 100%. The participants were median-split into high-asymmetry (n = 18) and low-asymmetry (n = 18) groups based on the calculated asymmetry scores. Change of direction performance was evaluated using the T-test, Lane test, and Run-Shuffle-Run (RSR) test. The inter-limb asymmetry score ranged from 2.77%–15.16%. Grouping based on CODD asymmetry showed a significant difference in RSR performance (p < 0.05, ES = 0.74), while grouping based on shuffle asymmetry also revealed a significant difference in T-test performance (p < 0.05, ES = 0.72), indicating that inter-limb asymmetry of the CODD and shuffle have a significant negative impact on change of direction speed. Coaches should consider asymmetries in CODD and shuffle during movement assessments, as higher asymmetry significantly impairs performance in RSR and T-test
Stakeholders’ perceptions of undergraduate and postgraduate strength and conditioning education in the United Kingdom: a survey study
No full textThe number of strength and conditioning (S&C) degrees in the United Kingdom has grown alongside the discipline's popularity. The design and development of these degrees are influenced by various stakeholders, including S&C association representatives, potential employers, degree representatives, students, and graduates. Prior to this study, the collective perceptions of these stakeholders regarding UK S&C degrees had not been researched. This study filled this gap by reporting on the results of 73 participants who completed a one-time anonymous survey, consisting of six sections: (a) background information, (b) degree endorsement, recognition, and accreditation, (c) course structure, (d) placements, (e) module topics, and (f) further information. Frequency analysis was employed for fixed-response questions and thematic analysis for open-ended questions. Participants valued S&C associations and their role in providing degree endorsements, recognitions, and accreditations as they demonstrate quality assurance and alignment with industry standards. However, they felt that professional qualifications from these associations should be more integrated into degree programmes. Regarding degree content and structure, participants agreed that undergraduate degrees should focus on foundational knowledge (e.g., physiology), while postgraduate degrees should cover specialised S&C content and applied practice (e.g., placements). However, some differences in opinion were observed concerning module topics, with participants lacking interest in research-based modules, despite being common, especially at postgraduate level. Placements were considered very important for gaining authentic practical experience, with most participants recommending they be compulsory. Although, flexibility was recommended for students with existing industry experience. These findings provide valuable and needed insights into current perceptions of UK S&C degrees, which may inform stakeholders decisions and practices, lead to closer alignment between stakeholder groups, and create beneficial changes for UK S&C degrees