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Ostracized experiences of precarious women in the Academy during the COVID-19 pandemic
No full textThis chapter discusses precarious women's experiences in HEI in the UK to explore the precarity of academic women's work under extreme pandemic conditions. The authors analysed eight recurring themes that emerged from the qualitative analysis of the interviews conducted with 18 women who were married with children across London's 3 Higher Education Institutions, adding an intersectional lens. The current study revealed that precarious female academics, who were married with children, faced incredible challenges amidst the pandemic and were further ostracized. It concludes that HEI need to reflect on how they could promote social justice offering opportunities for these women and their families. While previous researchers have reported on the challenges of women in the academy, few have explored the challenges of these ‘invisible' ladies, especially those married with children, who often do more than they are paid for and still remain in the dark
Understanding digital inequality: a theoretical kaleidoscope
Get PDFThe pandemic affected more than 1.5 billion students and youth, and the most vulnerable learners were hit hardest, making digital inequality in educational settings impossible to overlook. Given this reality, we, all educators, came together to find ways to understand and address some of these inequalities. As a product of this collaboration, we propose a methodological toolkit: a theoretical kaleidoscope to examine and critique the constitutive elements and dimensions of digital inequalities. We argue that such a tool is helpful when a critical attitude to examine ‘the ideology of digitalism’, its concomitant inequalities, and the huge losses it entails for human flourishing seems urgent. In the paper, we describe different theoretical approaches that can be used for the kaleidoscope. We give relevant examples of each theory. We argue that the postdigital does not mean that the digital is over, rather that it has mutated into new power structures that are less evident but no less insidious as they continue to govern socio-technical infrastructures, geopolitics, and markets. In this sense, it is vital to find tools that allow us to shed light on such invisible and pervasive power structures and the consequences in the daily lives of so many
A survey study of stalking victims’ experiences of the health-related effects of stalking and their experiences of engaging with health care practitioners
Get PDFThis study aimed to assess the impact stalking has on the physical and psychological wellbeing of survivors and their experiences of accessing of health services. To achieve this a self-assessment questionnaire was developed, circulated through social media channels and promoted on the websites of support services for people who experience stalking. There were 105 respondents to a survey, all who self-defined as being victims of stalking. Results indicated that prior to stalking events, 86% of participants reported no health issues. However, when reviewing health issues after having been stalked, 74% did report health problems. We also found that 23% of survivors experienced some physical injury as a result of being stalked. Results also indicated that while only 30% of participants reported ongoing psychological or mental health problems before stalking, this rose to 95% experiencing such difficulties following stalking events. Healthcare services were accessed due to stalking by 60% of participants and a further 8% of participants accessed the service due to domestic violence. Given the serious impact stalking can have, it is essential that victims have access to appropriate health care services. Conclusions centre around the appropriate training of Health care professionals (HCPs) to recognise when a patient might be a victim of stalking and how to provide appropriate support. Healthcare services could be tailored to the unique needs of stalking victims and be available in multiple locations, including hospitals, primary care settings, and online. Findings also indicate that HCPs also need to understand the different forms of stalking and how to respond appropriately. Additionally, it is important to provide support in terms of safety planning, providing information about legal options, and providing referrals to other appropriate services. The results are discussed in context to the current literature
Impact of national culture on performance measurement systems in manufacturing firms
No full textWith globalisation, the use of performance measurement systems (PMS) for managing international operations is increasing. The purpose of this research is to explore how differences in national culture impact on the design and use of PMS. Despite considerable literature investigating the impact of national culture on management practices in general, studies focussing on understanding the impact of national culture on PMS are scarce. This study adopts an analytical framework based on social and technical controls, PMS lifecycle and Hofstede’s six dimensions of national culture to explore the complex impact of national culture on PMS using 10 case studies from five culturally diverse regions. Findings clarify previously inconclusive research results by explaining how various dimensions of national culture influence the technical and social dimensions of PMS. They also highlight, for the first time, the significance of the masculinity dimension of national culture. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research
Network security analytics on the cloud: public vs. private case
Get PDFOur networks, PCs, tablets, mobile phones, and other devices are exposed to security risks and attacks executed by cybercriminals on daily bases. The detection and prevention of cyber threats are done by IDS/IPS systems but they are not flexible enough when it comes to using threat models. The threat intelligence frameworks on the other hand typically require significant computational power. All these requirements can be fulfilled by contemporary cloud technologies, but in many cases, public clouds are not acceptable due to privacy, security, and efficiency concerns. This article presents an implementation of a framework for security analytics in the area of detection of unauthorized intrusions using the technology of the private cloud. It has many of the advantages of the big public clouds but fundamentally differs from them when it comes to data management, operation interoperability, and costs. It is suitable for small and medium data centers and large companies, which prefer to keep the data on their premises or to isolate the operations within managed servers on their private clouds hosted by public data centers
Proposals for future governance of GOF research of the kind that creates ePPPs
Get PDFPublic comments for the NSABB meeting, January 25, 2023, with titled paper "Proposals for future governance of GOF research of the kind that creates ePPPs
Planning, history… and the environment? (editorial)
No full textWe occasionally remind ourselves that Planning Perspectives’ subtitle states that it is 'an international journal of history, planning and the environment'. Most of that needs little clarification. The journal’s international character is shown, issue by issue, by its contents and editorial board. There is also no doubt about its commitment to planning and history, given that the planning process studied historically is a required feature in the articles that we publish. Where the reminder is perhaps necessary stems from inclusion of the words 'the environment'. When preceded by the definite article, a focus on the environment would seem to imply something rather different from what is normally seen in this journal - at least with regard to that term's contemporary meaning and emotive associations. It might well suggest planning historians pursuing acritical ecological agenda, taking their place alongside other scholars interested in issues such as climate change, disease control, deforestation, desertification, landscape conservation, urban environmental quality, and equitable resource distribution. These, it must be confessed, are not themes commonly articulated in the pages of Planning Perspectives
‘You never cared about me’: an analysis of ethnic minority men’s coping mechanisms and risk factors after a relationship breakdown
No full textRelationship breakdown is one of the most traumatic and stressful life events that an individual can experience. This study aims to analyse the impact of relationship breakdown on ethnic minority men, focusing on their coping strategies and risk factors. Despite common misconceptions, ethnic minority men often experience significant emotional distress following relationship breakdown. However, there is limited research in this area. This study uses a correlation and regression analysis to identify the relationship between ethnic background and perceived social support, emotional distress, emotional approach and rebound relationships, and if ethnic background is a predictor for these variables. The study also assessed the effectiveness of rebound relationships, as coping mechanisms. A questionnaire was administered to 141 participants, revealing a significant negative correlation between ethnic background and perceived social support. The regression analysis showed that ethnic background had a minimal and statistically insignificant impact on the variables studied. Additionally, 66% of participants had never engaged in rebound relationships. Overall, this research highlights that ethnic minority men tend to receive less social support after a relationship breakdown, and rebound relationships are not effective coping mechanisms. Results are considered further in relation to their application to the quality of relationships, including those that may have ‘toxic’ components (e.g., abuse)
Cybervictimization of adults with long-term conditions: cross-sectional study
Get PDFPeople living with chronic conditions and disabilities experience harassment both offline and on the web. Cybervictimization is an umbrella term for negative web-based experiences. It has distressing consequences on physical health, mental well-being, and social relationships. These experiences have mostly been documented among children and adolescents. However, the scope of such experiences is not well documented among adults with long-term conditions, and the potential impact has not been examined from a public health perspective. This study aimed to examine the scope of cybervictimization among adults living with long-term conditions in the United Kingdom and the perceived impact on self-management of chronic conditions. This paper reports the findings of the quantitative phase of a mixed methods study in the United Kingdom. This cross-sectional study targeted adults aged ≥18 years with long-term conditions. Using a web-based link, the survey was shared on the web via 55 victim support groups, health support organizations, and social media accounts of nongovernmental organizations and activists such as journalists and disability campaigners. People with long-term conditions were asked about their health conditions, comorbidities, self-management, negative web-based experiences, their impact on them, and support sought to mitigate the experiences. The perceived impact of cybervictimization was measured using a set of questions on a Likert scale, frequency tables, and the Stanford Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Diseases Scale. Demographic data and the impact on self-management were cross-tabulated to identify the demographic characteristics of the targeted individuals and potential conditions with complications and highlight directions for future research. Data from 152 participants showed that almost 1 in every 2 adults with chronic conditions was cybervictimized (69/152, 45.4%). Most victims (53/69, 77%) had disabilities; the relationship between cybervictimization and disability was statistically significant (P=.03). The most common means of contacting the victims was Facebook (43/68, 63%), followed by personal email or SMS text messaging, each accounting for 40% (27/68). Some participants (9/68, 13%) were victimized in web-based health forums. Furthermore, 61% (33/54) of victims reported that experiencing cybervictimization had affected their health condition self-management plan. The highest impact was on lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet, avoiding triggers, and avoiding excessive smoking and alcohol consumption. This was followed by changes to medications and follow-ups with health care professionals. Most victims (38/55, 69%) perceived a worsened self-efficacy on the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Diseases Scale. Formal support was generally rated as poor, with only 25% (13/53) of victims having disclosed this experience to their physicians. Cybervictimization of people with chronic conditions is a public health issue with worrying consequences. This triggered considerable fear and negatively influenced the self-management of different health conditions. Further context- and condition-specific research is needed. Global collaborations to address inconsistencies in research are recommended
Siberian imaginaries: evaluating participatory placemaking as a tool for civic development of shared spaces in the postcolonial contexts of Yakutsk and Lensk, north-eastern Siberia
Get PDFThis PhD by practice examines the potential of participatory placemaking as a tool for the civic development of shared urban spaces in the postcolonial contexts of the cities of Yakutsk and Lensk located in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), North-Eastern Siberia. Inhibited by its colonial history and forced urbanisation during the period of Soviet rule and the rigidity of the current Russian-based planning process, the citizens of Yakutia have little involvement in the imagining and making of the fabric of the city. The research asks: how can participatory placemaking contribute to the civic development of Yakutsk and Lensk by embodying the aspirations of residents and employing other local contextual affordances at city, neighbourhood and building scales?
The research methodology is built on three stages of Investigator, Narrator, and Maker in three case studies and two surveys. The facilitate participatory placemaking, Lefebvre’s methods of deduction, induction, translation, transduction, and transposition were applied to provoke the imagination and aid the representation of alternative futures by participants. The research methods used for data collection included facilitation of co-design workshops, hands-on building initiatives, and snowballing interviews. These research methods use the community auto-ethnographic lens to empower local participants as the main decision makers.
The case studies of Oyuur Park in Lensk and Dog City in Yakutsk test the top-down and bottom-up approaches of participatory design. The third case study of the Amphitheatre Project in London was added to compare Yakutian learning-by-making practices with western ones. The survey of snowballing interviews assesses newly emerging participatory design practices in Yakutia in comparison with the practices in Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia, and the UK to define its characteristics. The final survey of Siberian Imaginaries built on found local affordances tests further the theory of urban imaginaries through online participatory design workshops.
Throughout the research process an optimal 4-stage PP structure was applied based on the heuristic adaptation of PP processes and methods in the Yakutian context. The research demonstrates that Participatory Placemaking can be successfully used as a tool for the civic development of shared spaces in Yakutsk and Lensk through the assembly of urban imaginaries. In addition, the urban learning forums created by PP can contribute to design creativity and participants’ capacity to participate, expand affordances through co-making of narratives and artefacts, and subsequently, expand the urban imaginaries which embodying the aspirations of residents. Yakutian Participatory Placemaking is characterised by its fundamental embodiment of the conditions of the context such as extreme climate, remote location, and scarce resources. Additional contextual factors were the lack of time and low experience of civic action by participants.
The research contributes to knowledge by helping to fill the gap in the application of participatory placemaking in the postcolonial Far North. The recommendations evaluate the most effective design approach, timing, process structure, and scale for PP in the research context. The recommendations can be tested further to scale up the local initiatives in Yakutia and in regions with similar contextual characteristics and/or used as guidance to facilitate speculative participatory placemaking projects in other contexts