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Disrupting the discourse: applying critical race theory as a conceptual framework for reflecting on learning and teaching in higher education
No full textThe Higher Education Sector in Britain, United Kingdom (UK) is currently being taken to task regarding issues of structural inequality and unfair outcomes for student learners from non-white backgrounds, also referred to as the degree awarding gap. How do we disrupt the narrative concerning race, and more specifically as part of our learning, teaching and assessment practices? Using Critical Race Theory, a project, ‘Disrupt the Discourse,’ an initiative launched in 2021 is a small scale case study piloting the application of the aforementioned theory as part of learning and teaching in a Higher Education Institution based in London. The project explored issues of curriculum design, and assessment practices in response to the issue of the degree awarding gap. The initiative explicitly explores uncomfortable conversations about race as part of learning and teaching practice and by working with a team of anti-racist scholars, a curriculum framework and digital toolkit to explore the lived experiences of student and staff was created. Feedback from the pilot was encouraging, academics from different curriculum disciplines and cultural backgrounds saw the initiative as instrumental in re considering assessment practices, curriculum content and pedagogy as part of learning and teaching practice
AutoCoach: an automated playing eleven selection framework in cricket
Get PDFCricket is one of the famous international sports where both teams select their best eleven against each other from the available pool of players usually a total size of 15 to 16. The team selection process is usually performed by the coaches using their observation and consultations etc. In simple words, by looking at the possible combinations of opposite sides, the best possible combinations are suggested. In our work, we tried to automate this process using machine learning models like Support Vector Regressor, Linear Regression Random Forest regressor etc. To train and test the model, the data was crawled from the Indian Premier League (IPL), which follows 20 over format and data for more than 10 seasons is used. More importantly, multiple related features for batters and bowlers were accumulated to develop all possible combinations for each playing team in a single match. In total, we selected 4 different teams and developed three combinations for each. Then, in a single match between two teams, the combinations were compared based upon accumulative score e.g., matching scores for different combinations are compared with ground truth. In our opinion, this is one of the unique contributions made for automated team selection in cricket specific to the format and encompassing performance indicators not only accumulated from IPL but also from the International Cricket Council (ICC)
Introduction – South Asian Diasporas and (imaginary) homelands: why representations still matter
No full textThe item uploaded is the introduction to our edited collection.
This edited volume looks at the ways in which films, literature, photography and social media construct images of homelands and diasporas as well as the ways in which they facilitate exchanges between them. The volume presents with a dialogue between these representations and analyses how they are constructed, disseminated, appropriated and/or challenged in relation to recent political developments in South Asia and in the diaspora.
Focusing on images and narratives about South Asia and its diaspora, the book aims to re-centre the political nature of representations, as it addresses the interplay between representation, imagination and identity, with a specific focus on the South Asian diasporic experience.
This book will interest students and scholars of media, communication, popular culture, cultural studies, Asian studies, politics and sociology.
The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of South Asian Diaspora
South African real estate investment trusts prefer Tuesdays
Get PDFThis study examines the day-of-the-week effect on the returns of different classifications of South African REITs. Ordinary least squares regression (OLS), generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH) (1,1) (2,1), and Kruskal–Wallis (KW) tests were performed on data obtained from the IRESS Expert database from 2013 to 2021. We found statistical differences in the day-of-the-week effects for SAREITs; the best day to invest in office REITs is Friday, for diversified REITs Thursday, and for industrial REITs Friday. Generally, Wednesday was found to be the least profitable day to invest in all REIT classifications because it had the least average daily return. Tuesdays were the most profitable days for all REIT classifications, with the highest average daily return. REITs traded the most on Fridays, while REITs traded the least on Mondays. Returns were the most volatile on Monday, while volume was the least volatile on Thursday. The KW test revealed a statistically significant difference between the median returns across days of the week. Based on the above, profitability is expressed on Tuesdays in South African REITs. By recognizing the day-of-the-week effect, investors can buy and sell South African REITs more effectively. This study, apart from being the first in the context of South African REITs, provides updated evidence of the contested calendar anomaly issues
Evaluation of drug reproductive toxicity and the underlying mechanisms
No full textThe potential negative effects of drugs on male fertility are of increasing concern. The effects of drugs on male fertility can be divided into three categories: hormonal effects, sexual dysfunction, and poor semen quality. The negative effect of drugs on male germ and somatic cells may ultimately affect fertility or the ability to produce healthy offspring. In order to enable patients to have offspring while minimizing adverse drug reactions, it is important to obtain optimal information on the relative toxicity of drugs. It is also necessary to explain the mechanism of drug toxicity in drug-induced infertility. Therefore, this chapter will describe the mechanisms involved in male germ cell and somatic cell toxicity and summarize the current advanced techniques for assessing drug toxicity and analysing the mechanism of drug toxicity
The novel application of the lightning process to treat long COVID in primary care: case report
Get PDFAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Long COVID (LC) is now prevalent in many countries. Little evidence exists regarding how this chronic condition should be treated, but guidelines suggest for most people it can be managed symptomatically in primary care. The Lightning Process is a trademarked positive psychology focused self-management programme which has shown to be effective in reducing fatigue and accompanying symptoms in other chronic conditions including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Here we outline its novel application to two patients with LC who both reported improvements in fatigue and a range of physical and emotional symptoms post-treatment and at 3 months follow-up
Circular economy startups and digital entrepreneurial ecosystems
Get PDFCircular economy (CE) is the way forward to protect an endangered environment, promote social justice, and advance sustainable and balanced regional economic development. The proliferation of the CE concept and the circular startup boom coincides with digital transformation, a socioeconomic change propelled by the widespread adoption of digital technologies. This paper uses a systems theory perspective to study the digital entrepreneurial ecosystem's (DEE) role in circular startup (CSU) formation. Fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) is used to empirically explore the configurational recipes for the presence and absence of a high circular startup formation rate. The results reveal that for a high CSU formation, DEE elements, such as digital protection and access, act as critical drivers, while other DEE elements take on a supportive role. The findings also show the complementarity effects, substitution effects, and neutral permutations of DEE elements among the configurations
Placemaking, performance and infrastructures of belonging: the role of ritual healing and mass cultural gatherings in the wake of trauma
No full textIn the spirit of this project to develop a dynamic community of praxis, the authors have decided to frame their contribution to this volume as a dialogue rather than a univocal essay, keeping the commitment to posing theory against practice, and bringing a new voice, that of an artistic researcher- practitioner, into the discussion.
In what follows, Dr Anna Marazuela Kim (AMK) provides a wide- ranging introduction to explore the potential of mass cultural gatherings in the healing of societal traumas, specifically as they invoke placemaking in the absence of place – a dynamic which forms a new contribution to the literature on this topic. This is followed by Dr Jacek Ludwig Scarso’s (JLS) presentation of a case study, Artichoke’s Sanctuary (2022) (Figure 23.1), this is intended as an example to apply our considerations, in that it both reflects and challenges notions of placemaking in trauma- informed practice. Lastly, an exchange of ideas between the two authors provides a series of reflections highlighting both the poignancy and complexity of addressing trauma through ephemeral, artistic placemaking
Lessons for biosecurity education from the International Nuclear Security Education Network
Get PDFWith the rapid advances in technologies and life science, biological security is now at a defining moment. The mandate of the 2022 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) 9th Review Conference emphasised the urgent need for new tools to strengthen the Convention. This paper reviews the development and work of the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN) in order to draw examples of best practice for the implementation of the newly founded International Biological Security Education Network (IBSEN). Learning from the lessons of the INSEN, the sustainability of the network, through a continuous engagement of its members, is essential to develop global biosecurity education
Assessing solutions to overcome Quality 4.0 barriers: a decision-making framework
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The industrial revolution changed the market landscape significantly in all industrial sectors. It has a noteworthy impact on enhancing the quality of goods and services. The quality aspect is of utmost concern and determines the success or failure of any product. Therefore, the presented study analyses the key barriers and solutions of Quality 4.0.
Design/methodology/approach
Twenty barriers and fifteen solutions were identified using a literature review and investigated using a hybrid approach. Barrier weights were evaluated with the help of the fuzzy AHP method. Furthermore, the computed weights were used to perform computations in the next step using fuzzy-TOPSIS to prioritize the ranking of identified solutions.
Findings
The research results show that “Lack of applying advanced analytics to uncover Quality 4.0 initiatives” and “Lack of integrating data from various sources across the organization” are the topmost barriers. Furthermore, “Implement a leadership development program focused on Quality 4.0” and “Cross-departmental peer learning environment” are the topmost solutions.
Practical implications
Managers and industrialists can benefit from Quality 4.0 through improved decision-making, process efficiency, supply chain collaboration, agile quality management, enhanced customer experience and a culture of continuous improvement. This results in better quality, operational effectiveness and a competitive edge.
Originality/value
The solutions need to be mapped with barriers to adopting Quality 4.0. Furthermore, the research results involve novelty by prioritizing the solutions to overcome the anticipated barriers