38 research outputs found
Examining Theoretical Foundations and Practical Implications of Continuous Professional Development
No full textContinuous Professional Development (CPD) plays a vital role for educators in improving their teaching practices, keeping them up-to-date, and creating a positive learning environment for students, as well as addressing the gaps in teaching needs. This study focuses on the theoretical foundation of CPD, including Adult Learning Theory, Reflective Practice, Experiential Learning, and Situated Learning. It critically examines the framework of CPD and discusses the findings of its implementation in educational settings. By reviewing key points of the research articles, this paper analyses the best practices and gaps in CPD, which highlight its major issues, including limited teaching support and sustainability. The paper also mentions personal growth ideas and recommendations to enhance CPD use and productivity. It assists in enforcing blended learning strategies as well as guided reflection. The findings indicate the significance of a cooperative and research-intensive process in ensuring that it can be maximised in terms of its effectiveness in teaching practice and student learning
Indonesian labor legislation in a comparative perspective : a study of six APEC countries
No full textThe author compares Indonesian labor legislations with labor policies in five other APEC countries: Chile, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, and the United States. The report focuses on legislation affecting union regulation, minimum wages, nonwage compensation, and working conditions. Current legislation in Indonesia is a mixed bag of laws protecting workers'welfare but controlling organized labor. Indonesian laws restrict the ability of labor organizations to effectively represent workers to management at the plant level. In this, they are similar to Malaysian laws and, to a lesser extent, new Korean legislation. They provide a stark contrast to current legislation in Chile and the United States. But Indonesia legislation governing minimum wages, mandated nonwage benefits, and other labor standards, appear to be at least as generous as legislation in the five other countries. Indonesia is under pressure to ease restrictions on unions. The author suggests that allowing effective plant-level bargaining could give workers more of a voice at the workplace, but that improving industrial relations will require more than legislative changes. Careful changes in legislation and industrial relations could help unions play a more positive role, while downplaying labor's more negative role. The author cautions against centrally mandating labor standards, instead of letting workers and their employers negotiate them at local plants.Environmental Economics&Policies,Labor Policies,Labor Management and Relations,Labor Standards,Work&Working Conditions,Work&Working Conditions,Banks&Banking Reform,Labor Management and Relations,Environmental Economics&Policies,Labor Standards
Chapparby Jai Prakash Kardam: A Comprehensive Study
No full textThe paper intends to deal with the plight of Dalits and their miserable condition in Jai Prakash Kardam\u27s Hindi novel Chappar first published in 1994. The book highlights the social disparity and discrimination faced by Dalits, whether rural or urban. The still existing feudalism in Indian villages compels Dalits to abide by social norms framed in the interest of the landlords, Brahmins or the dominants. The entrenched caste system deprives Dalits to access educational institutes. They are denied even to touch scriptures as they have been reserved for upper castes only. The novel also exposes the cruel treatment of powerful, bureaucrats, policemen and politicians toward Dalits. The Ambedkarite ideology ignites the radical minds of Dalit youths in setting out a movement of liberation and emancipation which is the base of the book. \u27Dalit women\u27, the phrase narrates endless horrible incidents in the lives of Dalit women as they are raped, gang-raped, harassed, humiliated, abandoned or even forced to commit suicide or live a life of curse in their own land. The author has raised all these serious issues confronted by Dalits in a small village setting along with various other social problems in urban areas. The present paper attempts to explore the horrible narratives, incidents and challenges through the extensive reading of the characters and their actions. How they achieve their target of egalitarian society? Who and what are the forces behind the struggle against the dominants besides the community? Do the Dalit women accept their fate of curse passively or dare to challenge the self-proclaimed authorities
The Speaking Body: Corporeal Symbolism in Arya Gopi's Poetry
No full textPoetry is an amalgam of both melancholy and bliss for Dr. Arya Gopi. She is an Indian bilingual writer who handles a wide variety of themes, the analysis of which would perhaps be a herculean task for a scholar. Her poetry contains everything. It speaks of inner and outer conflicts. It addresses intricacies of human psyche; confronts with life and death alike. Seldom do her words wither to be of a particular theme; instead it embraces everything general. Gopi\u27s collection of poems, Sob of Strings (2016) reveals her keen observation and unique poetic techniques. Her poetry can perhaps be considered synonymous with several of the confessional poems of Sylvia Plath, Emile Dickinson and Kamala Das. Basic human emotions, life, death, nature and the like never really are redshirts here. Another significant aspect of Gopi\u27s poetry must be the vitality of corporeal imagery made use of in Sob of Strings. Body can best used in theatre rather than literature, however, systematic development of bodily symbolism can make a work of literature complete. Body plays a vital role in meaning-making, which is a complex process. Plath and Emile Dickinson have constantly made use of several body centred symbols in order to depict intricacies of the human psyche. So does the author of Sob of Strings. Her poetry thus is a celebration of versatile themes, to justify which the author, without deliberate interruption, uses a handful of corporeal symbols
Characterisation of pneumococcal disease and carriage in Hong Kong
No full textPh.D.Childhood pneumococcal vaccination (PCV 13) impacts circulation of pneumococci within the community. There is limited data on the impact of routine childhood vaccination on adult disease in Hong Kong. Underlying nasopharyngeal microbiota and microbial interactions may influence pneumococcal colonisation. The aims of this study were 1) characterise adult pneumococcal disease between 2009-2017, 2) examine pneumococcal carriage of healthy infants <2 years 3) examine carriage of S. pneumoniae, S. aureus and H. influenzae in healthy children 2-14 years and characterise nasopharyngeal microbiota within a subset of this cohort 4) examine pneumococcal carriage longitudinally in healthy children (2-14 years) and look for relationships between pneumococcal carriage and the nasopharyngeal flora, using culture and 16S rRNA amplification and sequencing in this cohort.Non-bacteraemic pneumonia is the commonest disease in adults, causing 39.4% of all admissions due to pneumococcal disease. Disease by PCV 13 serotypes remain the commonest. Multivariate analysis revealed that age ≥75 years, presence of any complication, pleural effusion as a complication and ICU admission as independent predictors of 30-day mortality in this cohort.Pneumococcal carriage among 1541 young children (<2 years) from the community, between 2013-14, was relatively low (5.5%) and majority were of non-vaccine serotypes (89.3%). Most prevalent serogroup/types were 15 (15B/C, 16.7%; 15A/F, 9.52%), 6C (15.5%) and 23A (13.1%), indicating a serotype replacement post routine childhood vaccination.The carriage rates of S. pneumoniae, S. aureus and H. influenzae in were 10.6%, 22.1% and 1% respectively in a cross-sectional cohort of 601 healthy children (2-14 years). The majority of pneumococci were non-PCV 13 serotypes with serogroup 15 being the commonest (20.3%). S. pneumoniae was associated with a significantly lower odds of concurrent carriage with S. aureus (OR 0.342, 95% CI 0.119-0.986, P = 0.047) and vice versa (OR 0.320, 95% CI 0.111-0.917, P =0.034). The nasopharyngeal microbiota consisted of two clusters, a Moraxella-dominant and a Lactococcus dominant cluster.A subset of 71 subjects from the abovementioned cohort were sampled longitudinally, each providing 5 additional specimens at approximately biweekly intervals. Pneumococcal carriage was assessed longitudinally and was classified into 4 categories, namely, ‘prolonged persistent’ carriage; carriage occurring across three or more consecutive time points (5.63%), ‘persistent carriage’; carriage occurring across 2 consecutive time points (19.7%), ‘transient carriage’; carriage occurring across 2 timepoints with gaps in between (7.04%) and single timepoint carriage (21.1%) and the remaining were non-carriers. Along with S. pneumoniae, S. aureus and H. influenzae species of Corynebacterium, Coagulase Negative Staphylococci and Moraxella were commonly isolated from nasopharyngeal swabs across the timepoints. Using linear mixed models, the co-presence of pneumococci with species of Corynebacterium and Coagulase Negative Staphylococci were statistically significant (P<0.05) across time, indicating their potential influence in pneumococcal carriage. Through 16S rRNA amplification and sequencing, the overall microbiota profile did not vary among culture confirmed carriers and non-carriers of S. pneumoniae at each of the 6 timepoints. However, there was a decrease in the relative abundance of Lactococcus across 4 out of 6 timepoints among pneumococcal carriers, indicating potential protective role of this genus against pneumococci.兒童肺炎球菌（PCV 13）疫苗接種將影響肺炎球菌的社區傳播。本研究的目的1）評估2009 - 2017之間成人肺炎球菌病，2）檢查健康嬰兒（< 2歲）肺炎球菌攜帶率，3）在壹組健康兒童（2-14歲）中，檢測肺炎鏈球菌,金黃色葡萄球菌和流感嗜血桿菌的攜帶率，橫向研究鼻咽部微生物群落，4）縱向觀察肺炎球菌在健康兒童（2 -14歲）中的攜帶情況，尋找肺炎球菌的攜帶與鼻咽部其他菌群之間的關係。成人肺炎球菌病中，非細菌性肺炎最常見，占入院總人數的39.4%。血清群3群最多見。年齡≥75歲、有併發癥、胸腔積液和ICU入院是30天死亡率的獨立預測因素。 2014年12月以後，肺炎球菌肺炎的住院率下降了14.9%（95% CI為10.3-19.6，P< 0.001）（當時建議香港老年人使用PCV13疫苗）。2歲以下兒童血清型以非疫苗型為主，占89.3%。肺炎球菌的攜帶率相對較低（5.50%）。最常見的血清群/型為15（15B/C， 16.7%；15A/F（9.52%）、6C（15.5%）和23A（13.1%），表明發生了血清型替換。健康兒童(2-14歲)肺炎鏈球菌、金黃色葡萄球菌和流感嗜血桿菌的帶菌率分別為10.6%、22.1%和1.00%。大多數肺炎球菌為非PCV 13血清型，血清群15群最常見（20.3%，N=13）。肺炎鏈球菌與金黃色葡萄球菌併發感染的幾率顯著降低（OR 0.342， 95% CI 0.119-0986，P = 0.047），反之亦然（OR 0.320， 95% CI 0.111-0917，P = 0.034） 。常見的屬包括莫拉菌屬、乳球菌屬、棒狀桿菌屬、假單胞菌屬、鏈球菌屬、多洛西小體屬、雪氏菌屬和嗜血桿菌屬。鼻咽部菌群包括以莫拉克菌屬為主的和以乳球菌屬為主的兩個群落。縱向肺炎球菌攜帶分析分為長期持續性攜帶 （n = 4, 5.63%），持續性攜帶 （n = 14,19.7%），短暫性攜帶 （n = 5, 7.04%）和單次攜帶（n = 15, 21.1%）。除了肺炎鏈球菌、金黃色葡萄球菌、流感嗜血桿菌外，棒狀桿菌，凝血酶陰性的葡萄球菌和莫拉菌也常被分離。混合線性模型顯示，肺炎球菌與棒狀桿菌和凝固酶陰性葡萄球菌的共存有統計學意義（p<0.05）。微生物菌群譜在肺炎鏈球菌攜帶者和非攜帶者之間沒有變化。然而，在肺炎球菌攜帶者中乳球菌屬的相對豐度有下降，這表明該屬對肺炎球菌定植具有潛在保護作用。Subramanian, Reema.Thesis Ph.D. Chinese University of Hong Kong 2021.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 168-197).Abstracts also in Chinese.Title from PDF title page (viewed on March 24, 2022)
Rhetorical Analysis Essay
No full textThis assignment is a rhetorical analysis essay typically assigned as part of the English 110 course during the summer semester. For this assignment, students apply their understanding of rhetorical appeals and devices to read a chosen text closely and analyze how the author constructs meaning and purpose. A variety of resources are provided to students, each accompanied by a brief overview, and students may select a topic of personal interest from these options. They then conduct a rhetorical analysis of their chosen source and write an essay based on that analysis.
Students are supported with a wide range of , writing models, rubrics and descriptions to help them make an informed choice. This structure encourages students to engage deeply with texts that resonate with their interests, apply critical reading skills, and effectively interpret and articulate the author’s purpose through rhetorical strategies
Legal And Social Consequences Of Live-In Relationships Vs. Marriage In India: Implications For Family Law Reform And Corporate Life
No full textThe aim of the present research paper is to discuss the legal and social impacts of Live-in relations rather than marriage in India with specific reference to working women in relation to family law amendments and corporate employee policies. Essentials of the organisation’s history and culture are involved in the study to understand the background to marriage and the changing norms of living together without being married. It, specifically, examines the legal status of the two relationship structures and calls for their legal protection and recognition in the case of live-in partners. To focus on the general impact on Indian society, the social implications of change: modification of family and gender roles, and shifts in peoples’ perceptions are considered. Financial aspect of live-in relationship including, property rights, inheritance in case the relationship goes sour or someone of them passes on and, of course, financial independence.
The paper also focuses on the issue of corporations’ and workplaces’ readiness for social non-traditional types of partnership. Comparing the outcomes of other nations gives hints and tips to India. Finally, author provides the implication on how the policymakers and the corporate leaders could create the society that has less prejudice
Editorial: Food literacy and healthy diets in childhood and adolescence
No full textThe global shift in food systems has made processed food, which is nutrient-poor and energy-dense, readily available and convenient for individuals across all age groups, with a particular focus on children. This phenomenon significantly influences food choices, leading to the disruption of dietary patterns. Two crucial concepts related to health literacy play a pivotal role in supporting the promotion of healthy dietary habits: nutrition literacy (NL) and food literacy (FL). The definition of NL is "the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand nutrition information and skills needed in order to make appropriate nutrition decisions"; where FL has been defined as "the scaffolding that empowers individuals, households, communities or nations to protect diet quality through change and strengthen dietary resilience over time. It is composed of a collection of inter-related knowledge, skills and behaviors required to plan, manage, select, prepare and eat food to meet needs and determine intake"The author(s) declare that no financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.Scopu
Little Author: An Interactive Edutainment Application Designed to Assist Arab Children in Story Writing
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