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Paper-based materials are being alternative candidates to build load-bearing components for the high demanding building sector to be committed to the green transition, but more knowledge of structural mechanics of such components is needed. In this work, three categories of innovative load-bearing sandwich beams with cup-box core fully made of different paper materials were produced, tested and analyzed in four-point bending. The first failure mode was observed at the top facesheets due to the low compressive strength of paper materials; Beams with thin facesheets had premature buckling failure, whereas those with thicker facesheets exhibited ductility reaching higher deflection before the compressive failure. The developed finite element model, calibrated with the experiments for the equivalent bending and shear rigidities, provided figures of the modulus of the facesheet as well as the properties of the core. Furthermore, the compressive plasticity behavior of the facesheets was assessed by fitting the model with load-deflection curves from the tests. Using the model for the structural optimization of the thickness and height of the core, the work suggests optimal values 3 times higher than the original ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cerebral Autoregulation (CA) is an important physiological mechanism stabilizing cerebral blood flow (CBF) in response to changes in cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP). By maintaining an adequate, relatively constant supply of blood flow, CA plays a critical role in brain function. Quantifying CA under different physiological and pathological states is crucial for understanding its implications. This knowledge may serve as a foundation for informed clinical decision-making, particularly in cases where CA may become impaired. The quantification of CA functionality typically involves constructing models that capture the relationship between CPP (or arterial blood pressure) and experimental measures of CBF. Besides describing normal CA function, these models provide a means to detect possible deviations from the latter. In this context, a recent white paper from the Cerebrovascular Research Network focused on Transfer Function Analysis (TFA), which obtains frequency domain estimates of dynamic CA. In the present paper, we consider the use of time-domain techniques as an alternative approach. Due to their increased flexibility, time-domain methods enable the mitigation of measurement/physiological noise and the incorporation of nonlinearities and time variations in CA dynamics. Here, we provide practical recommendations and guidelines to support researchers and clinicians in effectively utilizing these techniques to study CA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

On 7 September 1847, in Melbourne in the Port Phillip District of the Colony of New South Wales, David John Thomas (1813–1871) presented a paper, 'On the inhalation of the vapour of Æther, with cases', at an ordinary monthly meeting of the Port Phillip Medical Association. This is the earliest known presentation of a paper on etherisation in Australia. The partial publication of the manuscript in October 1847 in the Australian Medical Journal may have led to it being returned to Thomas in Melbourne. The handwritten manuscript is now preserved in the Medical History Museum, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria. A transcript of the complete manuscript is now recorded with relevant historical notes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This narrative review explores papers published in peer-reviewed journals reporting research from a practice research module of a qualifying program to examine their potential contribution to knowledge in mental health social work. Methods: A narrative review was undertaken according to the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews of papers published by the first three cohorts of a practice research module. Results: Eleven papers were included in the review which found, for example, some deficits in practitioners' knowledge, confidence and understanding. The studies were modest and had some common limitations, but a high number of online views indicate that the papers have the potential to impact on practice. Conclusion: This review found that it is possible to use a practice research module of a qualifying program to train social workers to undertake and publish high-quality research which has the potential to influence policy or practice beyond a students' own learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highly cited papers showcase high-quality research and encompass significant themes in the field. This study examined a total of 435 highly cited papers based on Essential Citation Indicators in the Web of Science (WoS) category of sport sciences with a bibliometric method. In particular, the bibliometric indicators of the highly cited papers including publication venues, authors, countries, institutions, and the top cited publications were presented and analyzed in detail. An Abstract corpus was constructed to help identify the most frequently explored topics. VOSviewer was employed to visualize the co-occurrence networks of keywords. The study revealed the trending information of important contributors at the levels of journals, authors, countries, and institutes. The top cited publications can be grouped into three categories: guidelines, recommendations based on systematic reviews, and evaluations. The most frequently explored topics based on the Abstract corpus and the most frequently used keywords from VOSviewer mapping overlap to a great extent. Specifically, topics such as meta-analysis, systematic review, sport-related concussion, sedentary behavior, football, rehabilitation, and osteoarthritis are among the most frequently mentioned. The results provide the most updated publication characteristics and hot topics of highly cited papers in sport sciences and offer insights for academic researchers in future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this brief communication, we highlight several critical inaccuracies in the paper entitled "A novel methodology for a time-delayed controller to prevent nonlinear system oscillations," identified by the DOI: 10.1177/14613484231195276. The core of the non-perturbative approach discussed in this paper is the introduction of a trial solution with an indeterminate nonlinear frequency. We elucidate the technical missteps and provide necessary corrections. The scrutinized article presents ample opportunities for enhancement, and we propose several amendments. Additionally, we reveal that the numerical outcomes showcased in the mentioned paper expose deficiencies in the proposed approximate solution. With the amendments implemented herein, a more precise numerical solution is achieved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tax havens are often connected to growth in tourism, as finance and tourism conveniently share infrastructural prerequisites. This paper addresses the detrimental impacts of a tax haven development strategy adopted by small open economies in relation to the development of their tourism industry. Utilizing the synthetic control method, we find that since the 2016 Panama Papers scandal, Panama's tourism exports have fallen relative to an estimated counterfactual level that would have otherwise been attained. Moreover, based on an analysis of panel data drawn from 20 small open economies, we find that in the long run, the growth of the financial industry crowds out the tourism industry. Our findings warn tourism practitioners, based in tax havens, that they face an additional risk linked to potential tax scandals. Furthermore, the tourism industry may suffer reputational harm due to tax haven blacklisting and the crowding out of productive resources by the financial industry. JEL classifications: F43, H26, O57, Z32 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Paper Chase model is a synchronous collaborative approach to manuscript development. Through a structured and team-based design, authors participate in a "marathon" of writing, editing, revising, and submitting their publications within a specified period. This active-learning approach is considered a high-impact practice by engaging students in research dissemination through a collaborative project. This study sought to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a virtual Paper Chase exercise. We conducted the Paper Chase with six teams led by multidisciplinary faculty (with 24 undergraduate students and four graduate students). All participants were given pre-and post-surveys, with both open- and closed-ended questions. Results indicated that the process increased cooperative and problem-solving components of group work attitudes, increased participants' confidence in writing skills, increased understanding of research processes and that participants appreciated putting their skills immediately into practice. Participants identified strengths as well as opportunities for improvement in online modules and facilitation. The process was effective in that half of the manuscripts were submitted to peer-reviewed outlets within 90 days of the event. The positive evidence for learning in the virtual Paper Chase model supports future applications and may strengthen the involvement of students in research dissemination. Additional research may expand upon the findings by assessing group work dynamics, quality of final products, and conducting the process in a hybrid model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The given text discusses various mathematical equations and concepts related to the bending behavior of fibers. It addresses issues with certain expressions and proposes alternative models that take into account the change in curvature of the fibers. The text also responds to criticisms raised by another researcher and provides clarification on certain equations and variables. Overall, the text provides a technical and detailed analysis of the topic of fiber bending. [Extracted from the article]

This study compared syntactic complexity between undergraduate students' research papers and published research papers. A 2 (Groups: experts, students) × 4 (Sections: introduction, methods, results, discussions) mixed factorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted on each of the following variables: T-unit length, clause density, the frequencies of adverbial clauses, relative clauses, and nominal clauses. The analyses showed there were longer T-units and fewer adverbial clauses in the published papers than in the student papers. Section effects were robust. Qualitative analyses were further conducted to reveal how the student research paper is different from the published papers syntactically. Implications for education were discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To comparatively evaluate performances of tablet-based versus paper-based Venous Insufficiency Epidemiologic and Economic Study-Quality of Life/Symptom (VEINES-QOL/Sym) questionnaire. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 78 consecutive patients who completed tablet-based and paper-based VEINES-QOL/Sym questionnaires and compared their scores, completion time, data entry time, and ease of use. We used Student's t-test and Wilcoxon test for quantitative variables, Bland–Altman test and kappa coefficient for agreement between questionnaires and patients, respectively. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to assess correlations. Results: Most participants (83.3%) found it easier to use the tablet device. Less time was needed to complete the tablet-based (median, 4.75; IQR, 3–7 min) than the paper-based (median, 8.3; IQR, 6.3–11.3 min) questionnaire (p <.001). Better educated patients took less time to complete paper-based (p =.003) and tablet-based (p =.001) questionnaires and considered the latter easier to use (p =.010). Conclusions: The tablet-based VEINES-QOL/Sym proved to be an easy-to-use and time-saving tool. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article compares the trajectories of students' self-reported test-taking effort during a 120 minutes low-stakes large-scale assessment of English comprehension between a paper-and-pencil (PPA) and a computer-based assessment (CBA). Test-taking effort was measured four times during the test. Using a within-subject design, each of the N = 2,676 German ninth-grade students completed half of the test in PPA and half in CBA mode, where the sequence of modes was balanced between students. Overall, students' test-taking effort decreased considerably during the course of the test. On average, effort was lower in CBA than in PPA. While on average, effort was lower in CBA than in PPA, the decline did not vary between both modes during the test. That is, students' self-reported effort was higher if the items were easier (compared to students' abilities). The consequences of these results concerning the further development of CBA tests and large-scale assessments in general are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This reaction paper traces Maslow's discovery of Daoism, which became a key element in his psychological system of creativity, growth, and interpersonal relations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Richard M. Billow's book, Selected Papers on Psychoanalysis and Group Process, is a collection of 20 chapters that delve into the author's experiences as a clinical psychologist and group therapist. The book focuses on the application of Bion's ideas in therapeutic groups and emphasizes the significance of the group therapist and the relational aspects in individual and group therapy. Billow also emphasizes the importance of finding meaning and transforming beta elements into emotional thinking. Dr. Tzahi Slonim, the book's editor, provides a helpful introduction that simplifies and clarifies Billow's key concepts. The book offers a unique blend of theory and practice, encouraging therapists to take creative and courageous approaches. In Haim Weinberg's book, "The Therapist's Emotional Survival: Dealing with the Pain of Exploring Trauma," the author explores the therapist's role in therapy and the value of authenticity and emotional connection in the therapeutic process. The book challenges traditional views on therapy, such as the therapist's neutrality and the role of interpretation. Weinberg also discusses attention-getting mechanisms and the therapist's need for recognition and admiration. Overall, the book encourages therapists to be brave and genuine in their work. [Extracted from the article]

Richard M. Billow's book, "Selected Papers on Psychoanalysis and Group Process," provides a comprehensive overview of Billow's work as an individual and group therapist. The book integrates Bionian psychoanalytic thinking with contemporary relational approaches, emphasizing the importance of the therapist's participation and emotional co-participation in therapy. Billow explores concepts such as container-contained, emotional working through, and the creation of shared meaning in both individual and group therapy. The book offers a unique and enriching perspective on therapy, highlighting the therapist's role in facilitating growth and transformation. [Extracted from the article]

This article examines the use of Chat in online large groups and its various implications. It presents different perspectives on Chat, including its role as part of the social unconscious, a counter-culture, or a liberated zone. The author emphasizes the importance of considering personal emotions and power dynamics when deciding whether to allow Chat in large groups. The article also addresses the inequalities that exist within these groups and the potential for marginalized voices to be heard through Chat. It raises questions about the political significance of Chat and the need for further understanding of its dynamics. Additionally, the article discusses technical considerations and the accessibility of Chat in online groups. It explores the challenges and dynamics of participating in both spoken and written communication in a large group setting, questioning whether the expectation for members to engage in both forms is a form of ableism or ageism. The text also acknowledges the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and global protests against racism on the group's discussions, emphasizing the importance of addressing racism, colonial guilt, and inequality within the group. In conclusion, the article recognizes the value of the chat function and the potential for further exploration and development in online group analysis. [Extracted from the article]

The article in Educational Administration Quarterly calls for papers on the topic of estimation thinking in quantitative research in educational leadership. Estimation thinking focuses on questions of magnitude and evaluates the precision of estimations, rather than relying on traditional binary inquiries. The special issue aims to shift away from dichotomous thinking and promote estimation thinking, which considers factors such as sample size, biases, and variability in data. The objective is to foster a more informed and impactful research framework in educational administration and leadership. The article provides guidelines for manuscript submissions and a timeline for the publication process. [Extracted from the article]

Today, as more and more people enroll to higher education, educational authorities, and institutions continually need to update their curricula and to find alternative and innovative ways to support the active participation of learners. Student Response Systems (SRSs) have become one of the most common tools used in today's classrooms. Along with the development of technology, several online tools were provided to a sample of teachers in order to conduct an assessment within the classroom environment as an alternative to classic SRSs. "Kahoot!" is one such tool used within the educational setting. The purpose of this study was to reveal the effects of using Kahoot! on preservice teachers' academic achievement, as well as on their retention when Kahoot! was used as a formative assessment tool. This quasi-experimental study was conducted with 91 preservice teachers during the fall semester of the 2019–2020 academic year. Data were collected via three quizzes, a midterm exam, and a retention test. The study's results indicate that the students who were applied paper-based quizzes had higher exam and retention test scores. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Compared to the abundant generic research on technologies and education, few studies focus on the scope of whether the technologies used meet the expectations set forth in international reports and to what extent technology contributes to transforming educational practice. Our objective was to identify and analyze the characteristics of educational practices that are being developed in higher education and to assess the value that technology brings to educational practice. We conducted a systematic review of academic papers published in scientific journals: a corpus of 1,207 articles from six journals included in indexed databases (JCR and SJR), selected using Google Scholar Metrics. According to the various records screened, the study we present is based on 49 articles, published between 2018 and 2019. We conclude that beyond their reproducible, enriching, or transformative nature, most of the articles analyzed address the improvement of students' performance, engagement, or self-perception, in which they positively value the experience of learning mediated by digital technology, although they do not have an impact on the transformative value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

P769/3127 The role of B cell repopulation in Multiple Sclerosis Activity and Disability Progression Filipa Ladeira SP 1 sp , Alyne Cordeiro SP 2 sp , Diana Valente SP 3 sp , Mafalda Delgado Soares SP 4 sp , Patricia Faustino SP 4 sp , João Sequeira SP 1 sp , José Pinto Marques SP 1 sp , Inês Gomes SP 1 sp , Carlos Capela SP 1 sp SP 1 sp I Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central, Multiple Sclerosis Center of Integrated Responsability, Lisbon, Portugal i , SP 2 sp I Hospital Garcia de Orta, Neurology, Almada, Portugal i , SP 3 sp I Centro Hospitalar Universitario do Algarve, Faro, Portugal i , SP 4 sp I Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central, Neurology, Lisbon, Portugal i B Introduction: b Optimization of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) treatments might include personalized ocrelizumab dosing, guided by the CD19 B-cell reconstitution, which could reduce treatment cost, side effects, and hospital-visits. TCR and BCR repertoires from a real-world cohort of patients with relapsing-remitting MS (n=29) and primary progressive MS (n=11) before (T0) and alongside treatment (after 6 months=T1 and after 12 months=T2) with ocrelizumab were compared with repertoires from healthy donors (n=11) and patients with MS alongside treatment with natalizumab (n=15). [Extracted from the article]

P376/3029 real word efficacy of cladribine treatment in multiple sclerosis patients using objective bio... Petrou Panayiota SP 1 sp , Ibrahim Kassis SP 1 sp , Nour Eddine Yaghmour SP 1 sp , Tehila Epstein SP 1 sp , Ariel Ginzberg SP 1 sp , Dimitrios Karussis SP 1 sp SP 1 sp I Unit of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Center and The Agnes-Ginges Center for Neurogenetics, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Ein-Kerem, Israel., Jerusalem, Israel i B Introduction: b High efficacy therapies (HET) have become the mainstay therapy in the majority of active Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Three groups of patients were included: (A)34 patients with active disease under other treatment (B)23 Naïve patients (C)51 untreated patients, matched for age and EDSS,as control group. P382/3020 The efficacity of a treadmill training program in Multiple Sclerosis patients on walking dist... Caroline Massot SP 1 sp , Cécile Donze SP 1 sp , Norberciak Laurene SP 1 sp , Guyot Marc-Alexandre SP 1 sp SP 1 sp I GHICL, Lille, France i B Introduction: b People with Multiple sclerosis (MS) present commonly walking impairments which induce a decreased of endurance performance. Alex Rovira serves/ed on scientific advisory boards for Novartis, Sanofi-Genzyme, Synthetic MR, TensorMedical, Roche, and Biogen, and has received speaker honoraria from Bayer, Sanofi-Genzyme, Merck-Serono, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Novartis, Roche, Bristol-Myers and Biogen, is CMO and co-founder of TensorMedical, and receives research support from Fondo de Investigación en Salud (PI19/00950 and PI22/01589) from Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Spain. [Extracted from the article]

B Objectives/Aims: b This study aims to compare the clinical characteristics of patients with MS and Behçet's disease (BD+MS) to those of patients with parenchymal NBD and patients with MS to identify distinctive features of BD+MS patients. B Methods: b In a multicentric prospective study, we employed high-dimensional flow cytometry and targeted proteomics in a discovery cohort of 378 treatment-naïve early ( 2 years from disease onset) MS patients from the NationMS cohort and an independent cohort of 247 MS patients; both, with comprehensive clinical and paraclinical data, and HLA-background. P001/1583 Inclusion of optic neuritis improves the performance of McDonald 2017 criteria in Hispanic pe... Lilyana Amezcua SP 1 sp , Michael Robers SP 2 sp , Deepak Soneji SP 3 sp , Olga manouvakhova SP 4 sp , Khandaker Islam SP 5 sp SP 1 sp I Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Neurology, Los Angeles, United States i , SP 2 sp I Barrow Neurological Institute, Pheonix, United States i , SP 3 sp I Sutter East Bay Medical Group, Neurology and Neuroophthalmology, Lafayette, United States i , SP 4 sp I Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States i , SP 5 sp I Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Los Angeles, United States i B Introduction: b Original development of the McDonald criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS) and subsequent revisions have been largely based on data from adult White European and North American populations with typical presentations of clinically isolated syndromes (CIS). B Objectives/Aims: b To describe patients with a NGD either misdiagnosed as MS (Mis-MS cohort), or with confirmed MS and an overlapping NGD diagnosis (NGD-MS cohort) B Methods: b A multinational data search for Mis-MS or NGD-MS patients was performed in seven centers. [Extracted from the article]

The knowledge of the detailed material composition of paper can help art historians, archivist, librarians, paper historians, and conservators to determine the possible age of a document or a work of art. The dating of paper by the identification of specific paper components is especially applicable to paper from the 19th century. In this era, many changes in the paper production technology occurred and new raw materials were introduced in relatively short time intervals. ATR-IR and Raman spectroscopic measurements were used to analyze the chemical composition and structure of papers from the 19th century. The infrared spectra showed the general material composition of the papers. More specific information on the different paper components and their distribution in the paper were obtained by Raman microscopic measurements. The resulting Raman images visualize the detailed chemical structure of the papers including all components such as paper fibers, filler pigments, sizing agents, and color pigments. Special emphasis was made on the spectroscopic identification of different paper fiber types, like straw, esparto, and sulphite and sulfate chemical wood pulp, which were introduced to paper production during the second half of the 19th century. It could be shown that the specific spectral differences in the Raman spectra of the different paper fiber types are related to different amounts of hemicellulose xylan compounds on or in the cellulose fibers. Graphical Abstract [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Poly (p -phenylene benzoisoxazole) (abbreviation: PBO) paper honeycomb core (PPHC) is gradually being used as a novel honeycomb material for lightweight structures in high temperature environment. However, compressive properties of PBO paper can hardly be obtained accurately due to the thin thickness and easy-to-buckling of the paper. Therefore, the Short Span Test Method is applied to obtain the compressive strength of PBO paper. The compressive strength and failure of PBO paper are characterized experimentally for the first time. The strength of compression is then used in theoretical formula to study the compressive behaviors of PPHC and the reasonable agreement with the experimental results indicates the validity of the compressive strength. Furthermore, the failure mode of PPHC subjected to compressive loads is obtained, which presents the importance of the accurate characterization on the compressive strength of PBO paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Four years after the Panama Papers scandal, tax avoidance remains an urgent moral-political problem. Moving beyond both the academic and policy mainstream, I advocate the "democratization of tax enforcement," by which I mean systematic efforts to make tax avoiders accountable to the judgment of ordinary citizens. Both individual oligarchs and multinational corporations have access to sophisticated tax avoidance strategies that impose significant fiscal costs on democracies and exacerbate preexisting distributive and political inequalities. Yet much contemporary tax sheltering occurs within the letter of the law, rendering criminal sanctions ineffective. In response, I argue for the creation of Citizen Tax Juries, deliberative minipublics empowered to scrutinize tax avoiders, demand accountability, and facilitate concrete reforms. This proposal thus responds to the wider aspiration, within contemporary democratic theory, to secure more popular control over essential economic processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Keeping up with the latest developments in the point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) literature is challenging, as with any area of medicine. Our group of POCUS experts has selected 10 influential papers from the past 12 months and provided a short summary of each. We hope to provide emergency physicians, intensivists, and other acute care providers with a succinct update concerning some key areas of ultrasound interest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Response to "The Mexican social unconscious - Part I: The roots of a nation" and "Part II: Politics and group analysis" by Reyna Hernández-Tubert. I fully understand that Carla Penna had much less to say about it, since, as she acknowledged at the beginning of her response, she is not well versed in Mexican history, culture, and the present social and political situation in the country. Soon after I had finished and submitted my response to [9] most critical commentary on my two-part paper on the Mexican social unconscious ([2], [3]), I had access to [8] commentary on the same. [Extracted from the article]

The article announces Mi Jin Doe as the recipient of the 2023 Best Paper Award, highlighting her research on trust, her academic achievements, and her contributions to nursing science.

Panic buying of toilet rolls in Australia began in early March 2020. This was related to the realisation that the novel coronavirus was spreading across the country. To the general population the impact of the virus was unknown. Gradually the federal government started closing the country's borders. The panic buying of toilet rolls was not unique to Australia. It happened across all societies that used toilet paper rather than water to clean after defecation and urination. However, research suggests that the panic buying was most extreme in Australia. This article argues that the panic buying was closely linked to everyday notions of Western civilisation. Pedestal toilets and toilet paper are key aspects of civilisation and the fear of the loss of toilet paper is connected to anxiety about social breakdown, the loss of civilisation. This is the fear manifested in the perceived threat posed by the virus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale (IPOS) validly and reliably measures symptoms and concerns of those receiving palliative care. Aim: To determine the equivalence of the paper version with an electronic version of the IPOS (eIPOS). Design: Multicentre randomised crossover trial (NCT03879668) with a within-subject comparison of the two modes (washout period 30 min). Setting/Participants: Convenience sample of specialist inpatient and palliative home care patients aged over 18 years with cancer and non-cancer conditions was recruited. Scores were compared using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), Bland-Altman plots and via a mixed-effects analysis of variance. Results: Fifty patients were randomised to complete paper-electronic (n = 24) and electronic-paper (n = 26) IPOS with median age 69 years (range 24–95), 56% male, 16% non-cancer. The ICCs showed very high concordance for the total score (ICC 0.99, 95% CI 0.98–1.00), lowest ICCs being observed for symptoms 'Appetite loss' and 'Drowsiness' (ICC 0.95, 95% CI 0.92–0.97). Nine of seventeen items had ICCs above 0.98, as did all subscales. No statistically significant mode, order, age, and interaction effects were observed for IPOS total score and subscales, except for 'Communication' (Fmode = 5.9, p = 0.019). Fifty-eight percent preferred the electronic version. In the group 75+ years, 53% preferred the paper version. Only three entries in the free-text main problems differed between the versions. Conclusion: The very high equivalence in scores and free text between the IPOS and the eIPOS demonstrates that eIPOS is feasible and reliable in an older palliative population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Computer-based curriculum-based measurement (CBM) is a relatively common practice, but surprisingly few studies have examined the reliability of computer-based CBM. This study sought to examine the reliability of CBM administered via paper/pencil versus the computer. Twenty-one of 25 students in two third-grade classes (N = 21) participated in two generalizability studies. The primary facet of interest, format of assessment, was examined for two measures, a fact operation (fact family measure) and a more complex operation (multidigit addition). Researchers administered four alternate forms of each measure under both computer and paper/pencil conditions. Results indicated ideal reliability of measurement within all conditions and results were consistent across assessment formats for the fact operation. However, assessment format explained a large proportion of variance for the more complex skill (multidigit addition). Results indicate a need to consider the reliability of transitioning assessment from paper/pencil to computer-based response on a measure-by-measure basis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research process of authoring a review paper constitutes a uniquely important context for interrogating tacit premises and presuppositions, especially when the review aspires to synthesize a methodologically diverse field of research. This article presents a reflexive recounting of a research experience with mixed methods team-based review paper authorship, showing how the function of a review paper may be differently conceptualized by scholars situated in methodological traditions that place their emphasis on drawing-together knowledge about the social world versus those situated in methodological traditions whose primary aim is to unpack accepted categories. The analysis thus offers insights into dimensions of methodological difference as they operate in practice, while underscoring the significance of reflexivity in the review paper context for purposes of advancing meaningfully inclusive maps of an intellectual community's self-understanding(s). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

His paper highlights how the norms of society, with all the attendant constraints and taboos, have become internalized at a deep level, causing gay people torments of anxiety and self-rejection. Stuart Stevenson's paper ([4]) is a powerful and persuasive statement of the damaging impact of growing up gay in our society, even in these more enlightened times. Stuart's paper gains strength and credibility from his acknowledgment of being gay himself. [Extracted from the article]

With Canada becoming the first G20 country to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, there has been increasing interest in the emergence of this new marketplace. Newspaper framing helps to shape public opinion on legalization and news sources play a role in determining how the public perceives the use of cannabis. This research analyzes how mainstream newspapers reported on the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in the years before and after legalization (between 2016 and 2019). Using a content analysis of 1,390 cannabis-related articles, 11 dominant reporting themes are identified. Over time, there was a shift from negative and sensationalist cannabis news coverage toward more balanced and progressive framing. The findings identify the influence of editorial political stance on thematic coverage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This methodological guidance paper discusses the craft of reviewing qualitative research for a systematic review. Qualitative research is an expansive and wide-ranging domain that includes research from different disciplines, for different purposes, following different methodological traditions, and employing a variety of data collection and analysis methods. While many aspects of reviewing qualitative research are similar to reviewing quantitative research, the essay focuses on five central tasks: (1) clarifying purpose(s), (2) defining research quality, (3) situating the research in relevant contexts, (4) adding it up, and (5) practicing reflexivity—that every reviewer of qualitative research engages in. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study sought to appraise 7-year and 9-year-old Cedrela odorata for pulp and paper making. Sectioning and maceration processes were adopted. Data were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS version 17.00. Cell characteristics for all ages and tree positions appeared similar but quantitatively, cells in 9-year-old generally exhibited some significant (p < .05) variations. Age and wood position generally had some significant influence on cell characteristics. Fibre lengths were generally short (<1.6 mm or 1600 µm) with variations in fibre morphology being significant axially than radially. In appraising the wood for paper production, derived fibre indices/values viz; Runkel ratio (ranging from 0.19 to 0.28), flexibility coefficient (ranging from 0.78 to 0.83), and slenderness ratio (ranging from 38.98 to 51.72) appeared to provide some positive indications. The species therefore, has potential for pulp and paper production, but further studies on its chemical consumption levels and other properties need to be ascertained towards a well-informed decision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since the end of the Cold War, the EU aims to advance to a relevant and autonomous actor in international politics—especially concerning security and defense politics. Scholars interested in whether the EU member states actually converge in their security and defense preferences often analyze strategy papers qualitatively, focusing on selected countries at specific points in time. In this article, we propose a dictionary approach for analyzing the development of security and defense preferences within the EU over the last three decades using quantitative text analysis. We make use of 163 strategy papers, published by all EU member states and the EU itself since 1994. The findings show that EU member states react similarly to international events, but do not converge substantially in their preferences. Furthermore, there is no substantial convergence to the position of the EU itself. We finally discuss usefulness and validity of quantitative text analysis in comparative research more broadly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This meta-analysis examines the inconsistent findings across experimental studies that compared children's learning outcomes with digital and paper books. We quantitatively reviewed 39 studies reported in 30 articles (n = 1,812 children) and compared children's story comprehension and vocabulary learning in relation to medium (reading on paper versus on-screen), design enhancements in digital books, the presence of a dictionary, and adult support for children aged between 1 and 8 years. The comparison of digital versus paper books that only differed by digitization showed lower comprehension scores for digital books. Adults' mediation during print books' reading was more effective than the enhancements in digital books read by children independently. However, with story-congruent enhancements, digital books outperformed paper books. An embedded dictionary had no or negative effect on children's story comprehension but positively affected children's vocabulary learning. Findings are discussed in relation to the cognitive load theory and practical design implications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"Last Paper Standing: A Century of Competition Between the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News" by Ken J. Ward is a book that explores the history of the battles between these two newspapers and their struggle for survival in the digital age. The author provides a blow-by-blow account of the circulation wars, using extensive research and interviews with key players. The book highlights the ruthless publishers, questionable business decisions, and the impact of great journalism and sensationalism. It also emphasizes the importance of product differentiation and local news in sustaining a loyal audience and profitability for news outlets. However, despite their efforts, both newspapers ultimately failed to adapt to new media and the changing newspaper business model. [Extracted from the article]

The Review of Radical Political Economics is calling for papers for a special issue on climate change and capitalism. The journal is seeking manuscripts that provide a range of critical political economic perspectives on the topic, as well as a variety of methods, approaches, and geographic focuses. They particularly encourage submissions from climate activists, scholars in the Global South, early career researchers, and scholars from historically excluded groups. The journal provides a list of possible subjects for the special issue, including theoretical and empirical interventions, historical or contemporary analyses, critiques of economic analysis, and models of climate justice and anti-capitalist struggles. Submissions must adhere to the journal's guidelines and will undergo peer review. [Extracted from the article]