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Leadership from below? Networked governance in preventing the reintroduction of the death penalty in the Philippines
Get PDFBook synopsis: The book documents, analyses and makes accessible the law and policy related to illicit drugs in various Asian jurisdictions. The focus is specifically on the measures undertaken in Asia to combat drug offences and, in particular, the use of the death penalty for such offences. It will enhance the ability of public policy and law makers, non-governmental organisations and the general population to engage in the debate on the appropriate approach towards illicit drugs. A wide range of Asian jurisdictions, particularly in Southeast Asia, have been intentionally selected to show a diversity of approaches in the 'war on drugs' debate. The areas examined include developments in the law and policy relating to illicit drugs; use of criminal law measures to combat drug-related offences; motivations of drug offenders; public support for punitive punishments; structure of the laws; procedural rights of accused persons; mandatory/discretionary sentencing and use of the death penalty
Whistleblowing policy and practice, volume I: internal aspects
No full textOrganizations are increasingly under pressure from policymakers to adopt procedures to handle disclosures in a more transparent and effective way, yet, we continue to see whistleblowers speak up and suffer for doing so. Why does this happen? This two-volume work examines the different perspectives on who is responsible for receiving and acting on whistleblowing disclosures, implementing processes and procedures, and even deciding who can be defined as a whistleblower, These debates are contingent on underlying ideas for how whistleblowing should be handled and what channel is most appropriate, where debates also persist.
While there is widespread agreement that whistleblowing is a good thing (a position we assume in this book) the purpose of this book is to draw out the debates around the who and the how, two of the important questions for business to consider when dealing with whistleblowing disclosures. This first volume explores whistleblowing from within the organization, exploring the internal organizational systems that can support or thwart whistleblowing attempts. It will be of great importance to academics and researchers of business ethics, HRM, corporate governance, leadership, strategy and corporate law
Whistleblowing policy and practice, volume II: external aspects
No full textOrganizations are increasingly under pressure from policymakers to adopt procedures to handle disclosures in a more transparent and effective way, yet, we continue to see whistleblowers speak up and suffer for doing so. Why does this happen? This two-volume work examines the different perspectives on who is responsible for receiving and acting on whistleblowing disclosures, implementing processes and procedures, and even deciding who can be defined as a whistleblower, These debates are contingent on underlying ideas for how whistleblowing should be handled and what channel is most appropriate, where debates also persist.
While there is widespread agreement that whistleblowing is a good thing (a position we assume in this book) the purpose of this book is to draw out the debates around the who and the how, two of the important questions for business to consider when dealing with whistleblowing disclosures. This second volume explores extra-organizational factors and their impact on the whistleblowing environment. It will be of great importance to academics and researchers of business ethics, HRM, corporate governance, leadership, strategy and corporate law
Off and on stage interactions: Muslim-Jewish encounter in urban Europe
Get PDFDrawing on ethnographic and interview-based research in six cities
(Berlin and Frankfurt in Germany, London and Manchester in the UK and Paris and Strasbourg in France), this article explores intercultural, interethnic and interreligious encounter as exemplified by Jewish-Muslim interaction. We look at three sites across the cities: “staged” encounters which take place in formal interfaith and municipal settings, and “unstaged” encounters in public and commercial spaces, both often relying on the role of key “entrepreneurs of encounter”, who tend to occupy liminal or marginal spaces in relation to their ascribed identities. We show that the texture and the possibilities (and sometimes
impossibility) of encounters are structured intersectionally (crucially by class and by generation), and shaped by patterns of insecurity and securitisation and by different available discursive repertoires and cognitive frames (produced at supra-national, national, local and micro-local levels – e.g. Israel/Palestine politics, laïcité or communitarianism, city narratives and neighbourhood identities respectively). Although insecurity, securitisation, policy panic and geopolitical pressures can block meaningful encounter, emerging transdiasporic cultural formations point towards some fragile resources for hope
The truth in Diane Abbott’s ill-judged remarks on racism
No full textPoliticians need to find better of ways of thinking about racism—and of acting against i
Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of β-cyclodextrin/hydroxyapatite composites as a green and safe additive for enhancing leather properties
Get PDFThis study presents an ultrasound-assisted synthesis of β-cyclodextrin/hydroxyapatite composites to be used as
green and safe auxiliaries in the tanning process. A combination of spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic tech
niques such as DLS (dynamic light scattering), ZP (zeta potential), XRD (X-ray diffraction), SEM (scanning
electron microscopy) and ATR-FTIR (attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) were
used to thoroughly characterize the eight composites obtained by varying the ultrasound process parameters.
While not cytotoxic, all composites had strong antibacterial action against Brevibacterium lines, Staphylococcus
aureus, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus epidermis. All composites underwent lab-scale tanning tests, but only
those exhibiting the most suitable set of tanning abilities underwent pilot-scale testing. The composites’ inter
action with the collagen matrix was assessed by micro-DSC (micro-differential scanning calorimetry), TG/DTG/
DTA (thermal analysis), 1H unilateral NMR (proton nuclear magnetic resonance), ATR-FTIR, in-situ temperature
synchrotron-based XRD and standard tests (UNI EN ISO 3380: 2015, UNI EN ISO 2589: 2016, UNI EN ISO 105-
B02:2014). Thermal stability, dye penetration, thickness, colour fastness, surface appearance and microbiolog
ical protection were all improved for the leather treated with a small amount of composite added to the wet
finish float. These findings demonstrate the benefits of β-cyclodextrin/hydroxyapatite composites as safe and
sustainable tanning additives
Apathy in neoliberal post-socialism
No full textIn socialist Yugoslavia, there was no discussion of apathy. For the generation of my parents who were schooled after World War II in Slovenia and then entered employment in the early 60s, there also seemed to be no debate about burnout. The economic situation was difficult, and people who opposed the Communist Party were prosecuted or marginalised. Still, for most of the population in the former Yugoslavia, there were opportunities to make something out of their lives. However, it was not simply that the individuals were trying to advance personally; society made an enormous effort to advance collectively. President Tito continuously promoted the slogan “Brotherhood and unity.” Yugoslavia was a conglomerate of different nations and religions, with significant economic differences between the North and the South. The slogan “Brotherhood and unity” was an ideological prompt; however, for a long time, it had unifying power
How flexible work arrangements and workplace factors influence employee health and well-being: what we know and what we do not know
No full textThe global coronavirus pandemic introduced a rapid and widespread expansion of telework, a trend that has continued to accelerate in the post-pandemic era. Although teleworking offers notable advantages and is appealing to many workers, it simultaneously raises questions regarding working conditions and employee health and well-being. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), we synthesize available research on the relationship between teleworking, workplace factors, and employee well-being, and suggest directions for further research. The findings indicate that the relationship between teleworking and well-being is inherently complex: teleworking may generate both positive and negative outcomes, with organizational factors exerting a significant influence on these effects. Six avenues for prospective research are outlined: (1) individual needs and leadership perspectives, (2) health and safety systems for teleworking, (3) sickness presence and workaholism, (4) mandatory or self-selected telework, (5) psychosomatic factors and ergonomics, and (6) moderators of telework and employee outcomes. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed
Geochronology of the Whittlesey sedimentary succession, eastern England: the ‘Pompeii’ of the British late Middle Pleistocene to Holocene record
Get PDFThe sedimentary succession at Whittlesey preserves a unique British late Middle Pleistocene to Holocene record back to a time equivalent to at least marine oxygen isotope stage 8 (ca. 250 ka). This study builds on previously published geochronology and palaeoecology results to establish 20 sedimentary facies associations, with 14 of them dated by luminescence, amino acid geochronology or radiocarbon age-estimate techniques. This remarkable fluvial archive provides insight into the past three glacial–interglacial cycles for eastern England and is ideally located geographically to inform reconstructions of past ice limits, sea level, temperature and drainage networks affecting the North Sea
and Fenland. This robust chronostratigraphic framework provides a reference against which to assess previous work in the region and highlights future research directions
Psychosocial studies with psychoanalysis
No full textBook synopsis: The Sage Handbook of Theoretical Psychology is a comprehensive resource that explores the foundational and evolving theories within the field of psychology. This handbook emerged from a conversation between the editors, recognizing the absence of a dedicated handbook on psychological theory that covered the wide range of theories. It addresses the implicit role of theory in all aspects of psychology, often overshadowed by the dominant emphasis on empiricism.
The handbook begins with foundational questions central to contemporary psychology, including chapters on cognitive representations, evolutionary theory, the extended mind thesis, mental causation, feminist psychology and cultural psychology. Each chapter provides an in-depth exploration of these topics, updated to reflect the latest developments and debates in the field.
Contributors to this volume come from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and nationalities, ensuring a rich and multifaceted perspective on psychological theory. They tackle complex issues such as the definition and role of mental representations, the adaptation of evolutionary psychology to criticism, the integration of machine learning into cognitive repertoires, the implications of mental causation for moral responsibility and free will, and the necessity of a truly cultural psychology.
The Sage Handbook of Theoretical Psychology is an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of psychological theory. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the field, equipping readers to engage with the theoretical underpinnings of psychology and contribute to its ongoing development
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