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Praise of intra-organisational social capital and knowledge-sharing behaviours in MNCs: understanding the human resource development mechanism role
No full textReviewing the literature suggests that there are four key research gap associated with internal marketing practices, human resource development (HRD), social capital and knowledge sharing including: (i) lack of studies on how internal marketing capacities can shape the structure of social capital within an multinational organization (MNCs); (ii) lack of studies on how HRD mechanism, intra-organizational social capital and knowledge sharing behaviors provide a critical link (mediation role) between internal marketing practices and multinational organization outcomes. In addition, this manuscript emphasizes; (iii) lack of studies on the importance of internal marketing practices for proposing an integrative and complete framework for explaining and predicting organizational outcomes ; (iv) and the importance of internal marketing as moderating factors between HRD mechanism, social capital and knowledge sharing. Consequently to address the aforementioned research gaps, this paper argues the need to combine human resource management tools such as internal marketing practices, with those from behavioral and decision sciences, namely human resource development (HRD), organizational variables and the resource-based view (RBV) of organizations and the resultant resource-based theories. Accordingly, the present manuscript contribute to the literature by informing researchers active at the intersection of internal marketing practices and organizational outcomes, not only by promoting their HRD mechanism, but also by increasing other vital and effective corporate resources: that is, intra-organizational social capital and knowledge sharing behaviors to equips them for their future studies with a consistent and empirically supported theoretical and methodological approach. In the end, the implications and research practices are discussed
Environmental cooperation in the post-Brexit era: enhancing collaborative approaches for environmental protection and conservation
No full textBrexit has led to profound changes in the United Kingdom's environmental legislation, previously dominated by EU regulations. While Brexit advocates argued for the UK's autonomy in crafting its own policies, EU law continues to exert influence in several areas. Central to this transition is the Retained EU Legislation (Revocation and Reform) Act, which enables the UK to retain or modify EU-derived laws through mechanisms such as the sunset clause. This introduces concerns about legislative gaps that may weaken environmental protections.
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) plays a key role in maintaining environmental standards, with provisions like the "non-regression" clause preventing a rollback of protections, and the Level-Playing Field framework incorporating principles such as "polluter pays" and the precautionary principle. Despite these safeguards, the post-Brexit period has raised questions about the UK's capacity to ensure robust environmental governance, particularly given the challenges posed by devolution, especially in Scotland, and the limited timeframe for legislative reviews.
The introduction of the Environment Act 2021 aims to address these gaps, providing a new framework for environmental protection. Nonetheless, the ongoing recalibration of environmental law post-Brexit poses significant challenges to the UK's ability to meet its international commitments and maintain equivalent standards across all sectors of environmental governance
Test-retest reliability and sensitivity of kinematic and kinetic metrics measured from horizontal deceleration ability tests with different sprinting distances
Get PDFThis study aimed to (1) assess the test-retest reliability and sensitivity of kinematic and kinetic metrics from 5-m, 10-m, and 20-m horizontal deceleration ability (HDA) tests; (2) explore the relationships of those metrics from HDA5m, HDA10m and HDA20m tests. Eighteen college athletes completed one familiarization session and two test sessions separated by 48 hours. Test sessions consisted of three 5-m, 10-m, and two 20-m maximal sprints, along with HDA tests conducted at the same sprinting distances. The deceleration-related metrics measured from HDA5m, HDA10m and HDA20m tests showed good-to-excellent overall reliability (ICC > 0.75, CV SWC0.5). DTS and TTS of the HDA5m test showed non-significant and small to moderate relationships with the HDA10m and HDA20m tests, while all kinetic metrics displayed significant and large to very large correlations among three tests. This suggests that short-distance HDA tests are reliable and sensitive for assessing deceleration performance, and further research is needed to explore the biomechanical and physiological factors influencing this unique ability
Effects of maturation on the magnitude and direction of asymmetry in jumping and change of direction speed in young elite football players
Get PDFPhysical performance is often affected by maturation in young athletes and provides an interesting challenge to optimize performance. The present study analyzed whether maturation affects directional dominance, chronological age, body mass, and biological age predictors, and assessed between chronological or biological age group differences in young footballers. One-hundred and eight elite male players (U-15 to U-19) were tested on bilateral-vertical and unilateral vertical and horizontal jumping, sprinting (40-m), and change of direction (COD) ability over single and multiple CODs (times and the percentage-based COD deficit (%CODD)). Almost half of the players (45%) at post-peak height velocity (PHV) showed consistency in the direction of asymmetry (jumping and COD). 10-m sprint time was the main predictor to explain the %CODD. Standing height affects unilateral horizontal jumping and peak speed and unilateral horizontal jumping were the main predictors for unilateral vertical jumping. Post-PHV reported significantly (p<0.05, ES=0.76 to 1.50) greater vertical and horizontal jumping, and linear and COD speed performance than Mid-PHV. Significant differences (p<0.05) in jumping, sprinting, and COD performance were found between U-15 and the rest of groups. Furthermore, the U-16 group showed a significant difference (p<0.05) to the U-19 (for peak speed) and U-18 groups (for 40-m and peak speed). Significantly (p=0.04, ES=0.47) lower %CODD asymmetries were found in Mid-PHV compared to post-PHV. The study highlights the impact of maturation on the direction of asymmetry, tending to show the same weak side as maturation increases (i.e., older, and more experienced and mature players). Finally, decreasing between-limbs asymmetry should be considered during maturation, especially as greater football specialization
Impact of large language model (ChatGPT) in healthcare: an umbrella review and evidence synthesis
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The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT), a Large Language Model (LLM), in healthcare promises to reshape patient care, clinical decision-making, and medical education. This review aims to synthesise research findings to consolidate the implications of ChatGPT integration in healthcare and identify research gaps.
Main body
The umbrella review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched from inception until February 2024. Due to the heterogeneity of the included studies, no quantitative analysis was performed. Instead, information was extracted, summarised, synthesised, and presented in a narrative form. Two reviewers undertook title, abstract, and full text screening independently. The methodological quality and overall rating of the included reviews were assessed using the A Measurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews (AMSTAR-2) checklist. The review examined 17 studies, comprising 15 systematic reviews and 2 meta-analyses, on ChatGPT in healthcare, revealing diverse focuses. The AMSTAR-2 assessment identified 5 moderate and 12 low-quality reviews, with deficiencies like study design justification and funding source reporting. The most reported theme that emerged was ChatGPT's use in disease diagnosis or clinical decision-making. While 82.4% of studies focused on its general usage, 17.6% explored unique topics like its role in medical examinations and conducting systematic reviews. Among these, 52.9% targeted general healthcare, with 41.2% focusing on specific domains like radiology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, public health dentistry, and ophthalmology. ChatGPT’s use for manuscript review or writing was mentioned in 17.6% of reviews. Promising applications include enhancing patient care and clinical decision-making, though ethical, legal, and accuracy concerns require cautious integration.
Conclusion
We summarise the identified areas in reviews regarding ChatGPT's transformative impact in healthcare, highlighting patient care, decision-making, and medical education. Emphasising the importance of ethical regulations and the involvement of policymakers, we urge further investigation to ensure the reliability of ChatGPT and to promote trust in healthcare and research
Auswirkungen der Coronapandemie auf die Kunden-Lieferanten-Beziehungen in der Schweizer Industrie – Eine empirische Untersuchung aus Sicht der Beschaffung
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in China at the end of 2019, had significant repercussions on businesses, particularly in their supply chains, supplier management, and customer–supplier relationships. Despite these profound effects, limited research has been conducted on this subject. According to van Hoek (2020b), a key question to address is how customer–supplier relationships evolved during the pandemic. Therefore, this study aimed to address this gap and provide insights into both supply chain management and customer–supplier relationships that are applicable to both the current situation and future pandemics.
This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the qualitative aspects of customer–supplier relationships from the perspective of customer procurement. A comparison was conducted between the prepandemic and pandemic periods to identify changes in these relationships. The research was conducted through online, qualitative, semistructured, guided expert interviews in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, specifically within the machinery, electrical, and metal (MEM) industry. The findings were structured using the 2 × 2 quadrant supplier segmentation framework proposed by Kraljic (1983). Furthermore, participating experts were questioned about their positive and negative experiences and what they would have done differently in hindsight.
The results indicated that relationships with strategic and noncritical standard suppliers remained largely unchanged. Before the pandemic, face-to-face meetings were common, while during the pandemic, there was a shift toward online meetings, which were perceived as more intense. It became evident that strategic suppliers were challenging to replace, requiring customers to exercise patience when they were not readily accessible. With noncritical standard suppliers, the business transactions became more anonymous due to the pandemic. Furthermore, some customers reported experiencing both improved and deteriorated relationships with their noncritical standard suppliers during the pandemic. Some suppliers managed to gain significance by offering added value, while others were swiftly replaced with alternatives
Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit in der Gesundheitsversorgung: Ein wichtiger Aspekt zur Bewältigung zukünftiger Herausforderungen – Eine Studie zur interprofessionellen Zusammenarbeit an der Psychiatrischen Universitätsklinik Zürich
No full textEffective interprofessional collaboration in healthcare facilities is considered an important aspect of healthcare. It is significantly associated with high-quality patient care, fewer medical complications, shorter inpatient stays, and higher job satisfaction of healthcare professionals and represents a key aspect of strategies to overcome future challenges in healthcare. Although most stakeholders in the various national and international healthcare systems are aware of the importance of successful interprofessional collaboration, there is limited availability of scientifically sound and robust data. In particular, a related literature review has identified the lack of a multi-perspective examination of interprofessional collaboration; this dissertation aims to address this research gap. This study examines how the scope and quality of interprofessional collaboration is perceived by patients and healthcare professionals at the Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich as part of the Swiss healthcare system. To this end, patients who were undergoing treatment and employees were active during a defined period were surveyed. The study investigated the perception of patients and employees regarding interprofessional collaboration not only in the Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich as a whole but also in the various clinical areas and treatment settings (outpatient, day clinic, and inpatient). The study also presents the perception of employees from various professions and the perception of interprofessional collaboration between employees with and without a management function. Moreover, the study conducted a comparative examination focused on significant differences in the perception of the extent and quality of interprofessional collaboration between the respective clinics, treatment areas, different professions, and hierarchical levels. Furthermore, a comparison was made between the data collected at the Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich and the results from somatic hospitals. This makes it possible to draw conclusions about differences in perception between psychiatry and somatic healthcare. Additionally, on the basis of the present findings, recommendations for healthcare institutions were formulated, including those for the promotion and development of effective interprofessional collaboration. In principle, these recommendations are transferable to other national and international healthcare institutions
Peer-supported Open Dialogue: a qualitative study of peer practitioners’ experiences and non-peer practitioners’ perspectives on peer involvement
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Peer-supported Open Dialogue (POD) integrates peer practitioners within mental health teams, fostering a collaborative, person-centred and social network approach to care. Although peer practitioners are increasingly involved in Open Dialogue, the role of peer practitioners within such teams remains underexplored.
Aims
This study aimed to explore (a) the experiences of peer practitioners working within Open Dialogue teams in the Open Dialogue: Development and Evaluation of a Social Intervention for Severe Mental Illness trial, and (b) the perspectives of non-peer Open Dialogue practitioners regarding peer involvement. Our further objectives were to understand the nature, degree and perceived impact of peer practitioner involvement in Open Dialogue.
Method
A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews and joint interviews with peer practitioners (n = 9). Additionally, excerpts from 11 interviews and 4 focus groups (n = 18), in which non-peer practitioners discussed peer practitioners’ contributions in Open Dialogue, were analysed. Thematic analysis was employed to identify key themes.
Results
Three themes were developed. The first focuses on the perceived influence of peer practitioners on Open Dialogue network meetings; the second explores the opportunities and challenges of working as a peer practitioner in Open Dialogue, while the third details the perceived impact of peer practitioners on team and organisational culture.
Conclusions
Open Dialogue’s emphasis on a flattened hierarchy facilitates the integration of peer practitioners, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to network meetings and team culture. Despite the overall positive experiences, peers still faced common challenges faced by those in other services, such as low pay and occasional instances of a compromised, flattened hierarchy
One plastic bag: interdisciplinary eco-pedagogies for a broad and balanced education
Get PDFMatter matters. For Donna Haraway, in Staying with the Trouble (2016), “it matters which stories tell stories, which concepts think concepts. Mathematically, narratively and visually, it matters which figures figure figures, which systems systematise systems.” 1 Yet the existing UK education statutory system or curriculum, both for Primary schools and those training to be teachers of Primary pupils, has woefully little reference to environmental and ecological concerns, let alone guidance on how to address its burning realities for those who will suffer its consequences most acutely. On ecofeminist principles, Gaard (2009) and others have pointed out the need to acknowledge non-white ecocritical scholars, eco-activists, environmental writers and artists, including those producing works of children’s literature. This article examines one such work of children’s literature: One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of Gambia (2015), authored by Miranda Paul and illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon, as a teacher-education model of ecofeminist literature to explore a range of interdisciplinary Primary (aged four-to-ten-years) ecopedagogies
SEE: the power of visualizing and evaluating student experience for holistic success
No full textDiscover how Middlesex University Dubai’s Student Experience Expo (SEE) brings the student journey to life through innovative visualization, showcasing and evaluating the holistic university experience. SEE highlights how curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular, and inter-curricular activities collectively shape student success. Beyond showcasing student learning journeys, it serves as a platform to highlight departmental and professional service initiatives aimed at enhancing learning and success. This session equips delegates with skills to assess and enhance initiatives, fostering collaboration across departments and professional services. Ideal for institutional leaders, educators, professional staff, and students, it offers strategies to elevate experiences, drive success, and strengthen institutional reputatio