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Background: Emergency Departments (ED) staff, including nurses and physicians, are most directly involved in the care of people who use unregulated substances, and are ideally positioned to provide harm reduction interventions. Conceptualizing the ED as a complex adaptive system, this paper examines how ED staff experience opioid-specific harm reduction provision and engage in harm reduction practice, including potential facilitators and barriers to engagement. Methods: Using a mixed methods approach, ED nurses and physicians completed a self-administered staff survey (n = 99) and one-on-one semi-structured interviews (n = 15). Five additional interviews were completed with clinical leaders. Survey data were analyzed to generate descriptive statistics and to compute scale scores. De-identified interview data were analyzed using a reflexive thematic analysis approach, which was informed by the theory of complex adaptive systems, as well as understandings of harm reduction as both a technical solution and a contextualized social practice. The final analysis involved mixed analysis through integrating both quantitative and qualitative data to generate overarching analytical themes. Results: Study findings illustrated that, within the context of the ED as a complex adaptive system, three interrelated contextual factors shape the capacity of staff to engage in harm reduction practice, and to implement the full range of opioid-specific harm reduction interventions available. These factors include opportunities to leverage benefits afforded by working collaboratively with colleagues, adequate preparation through receiving the necessary education and training, and support in helping patients establish connections for ongoing care. Conclusions: There is a need for harm reduction provision across all health and social care settings where people who use unregulated opioids access public sector services. In the context of the ED, attention to contextual factors including teamwork, preparedness, and connections is warranted to support that ED staff engage in harm reduction practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Healthcare systems worldwide are facing numerous challenges, such as an aging population, reduced availability of hospital beds, staff reductions and closure of emergency departments (ED). These issues can exacerbate crowding and boarding problems in the ED, negatively impacting patient safety and the work environment. In Sweden a hybrid of prehospital and intrahospital emergency care has been established, referred to in this article as Medical Emergency Team (MET), to meet the increasing demand for emergency care. MET, consisting of physicians and nurses, moving emergency care from EDs to patients' home. Physicians and nurses may encounter challenges in their healthcare work, such as limited resources for example medical equipment, sampling and examination, in unfamiliar varying home environments. There is a lack of knowledge about how these challenges can influence patient care. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the healthcare work of the METs when addressing patients' emergency care needs in their homes, with a focus on the METs reasoning and actions. Methods: Using a qualitative multiple case study design, two METs in southwestern Sweden were explored. Data were collected from September 2023 – January 2024 and consist of field notes from participant observations, short interviews and written reflections. A qualitative manifest content analysis with an inductive approach was used as the analysis method. Result: The result of this study indicates that physicians and nurses face several challenges in their daily work, such as recurring interruptions, miscommunication and faltering teamwork. Some of these problems may arise because physicians and nurses are not accustomed to working together as a team in a different care context. These challenges can lead to stress, which ultimately can expose patients to unnecessary risks. Conclusion: When launching a new service like METs, which is a hybrid of prehospital and intrahospital emergency care, it is essential to plan and prepare thoroughly to effectively address the challenges and obstacles that may arise. One way to prepare is through team training. Team training can help reduce hierarchical structures by enabling physicians and nurses to feel that they can contribute, collaborate, and take responsibility, leading to a more dynamic and efficient work environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Practice-based case studies that describe learning from implementation are a useful source of evidence for policy makers, practitioners and researchers. Despite the value of narratives developed in context as a form of experiential or applied evidence, little is known about appropriate qualitative review and synthesis methods to deal with multiple practice-based case studies. This paper reports on a methodological study to develop and pilot a synthesis method using a sample of community wellbeing case studies focused on interventions to improve community infrastructure. The study was conducted in four interlinked phases: (i) literature review to scope synthesis methods (ii) piloting search and selection methods to identify a sample of relevant practice-based case studies that reported experiential learning (iii) undertaking cross case analysis and qualitative synthesis based on framework analysis methods (iv) review and reflection to produce a summative account of the method and agreed definition. The main output from the study was a staged approach to qualitative synthesis of practice-based case studies based on seven steps, which move from identification of a conceptual framework through to producing a narrative report. The potential transferability of this approach and its application in research and policy are critically discussed. Synthesis of case studies derived from community-based interventions could address knowledge gaps in the formal evidence base. While further methodological development is warranted, it is argued that study results form a credible qualitative framework for synthesising practice-based evidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The implementation of evidence-informed policies and practices across systems is a complex, multifaceted endeavor, often requiring the mobilization of multiple organizations from a range of contexts. In order to facilitate this process, policy makers, innovation developers and service deliverers are increasingly calling upon intermediaries to support implementation, yet relatively little is known about precisely how they contribute to implementation. This study examines the role of intermediaries supporting the implementation of evidence-informed policies and practices in the mental health and addictions systems of New Zealand, Ontario, Canada and Sweden. Methods: Using a comparative case study methodology and taking an integrated knowledge translation approach, we drew from established explanatory frameworks and implementation theory to address three questions: (1) Why were the intermediaries established? (2) How are intermediaries structured and what strategies do they use in systems to support the implementation of policy directions? and (3) What explains the lack of use of particular strategies? Data collection included three site visits, 49 key informant interviews and document analysis. Results: In each jurisdiction, a unique set of problems (e.g., negative events involving people with mental illness), policies (e.g., feedback on effectiveness of existing policies) and political events (e.g., changes in government) were coupled by a policy entrepreneur to bring intermediaries onto the decision agenda. While intermediaries varied greatly in their structure and characteristics, both the strategies they used and the strategies they didn't use were surprisingly similar. Specifically it was notable that none of the intermediaries used strategies that directly targeted the public, nor used audit and feedback. This emerged as the principle policy puzzle. Our analysis identified five reasons for these strategies not being employed: (1) their need to build/maintain healthy relationships with policy actors; (2) their need to build/maintain healthy relationships with service delivery system actors; (3) role differentiation with other system actors; (4) perceived lack of "fit" with the role of policy intermediaries; and (5) resource limitations that preclude intensive distributed (program-level) work. Conclusion: Policy makers and implementers must consider capacity to support implementation, and our study identifies how intermediaries can be developed and harnessed to support the implementation process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sepsis may lead to multi-organ dysfunction as a result of an inflammatory response. If untreated or if treatment is delayed, it can be fatal. A case presentation on sepsis and septic shock is provided to aid nurses in delivering safe, quality patient care. Implications for nursing are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dairy mountain farms are economically disadvantaged due to small farm sizes and high production costs. This situation was exacerbated firstly by the opening of the market linked to the abolition of milk quotas; secondly by the rising prices due to the energy crisis due to covid 19 and the war in Ukraine. However, these farms are important for the preservation of traditional landscapes, the economy of these areas and the offered ecosystem services, especially when they are managed extensively. The objective of this research is to understand if mountain dairy farms are economically sustainable and competitive through the analysis of a case study. The economic analysis takes into account the production cost of milk, profitability, and some economic indicators using accounting data. The results show that the farm profitability is decreasing, and the costs are unsustainable. As a consequence, more efficient policy support is needed to overcome this crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, 18 scientists from China and other countries were selected for consideration as case studies of 'strategic scientists'. They were chosen according to their involvement in science and technology policy decision-making, development of key and advantageous fields, creation of new disciplines, construction of academic traditions, and intersections between science and industry. On this basis, we found that the growth paths of strategic scientists can be divided into three phases: as talented young scientists, as gatekeepers in related disciplines or research fields, and as consultants for national science and technology decision-making. Based on this trichotomy, we explored the characteristics of strategic scientists and the conditions required for their growth in each phase. Finally, policy suggestions are proposed for the cultivation and use of strategic scientists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Codesign is a set of practices that facilitate collaboration in the design process, leading to shared investment in outcomes. This article reviews three cases applying visual art: 1) studying urban innovation in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2) convening people with lived healthcare experiences, and 3) developing cartoons for workshops on climate resilience. The results suggest that applied visual art has great potential to support codesign, specifically by signalling a novel procedure, motivating sideways thinking, inviting interpretation, and cultivating flexible outputs. The conclusion offers potential practitioners a set of decisions to consider for applying visual art to their own work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Prolonged hospital stays in Nigerian teaching hospitals pose a significant challenge to patient care and hospital management, exacerbated by socio-economic and systemic factors. This case study report looked at the multifaceted role of medical social workers in addressing these challenges, focusing on their efforts in providing psychosocial support, coordinating care, and advocating for patients within a strained healthcare system. This case-study highlights the impact of resource constraints and inadequate hospital practices on patient outcomes, emphasizing the psychological toll on patients and their families. It underscores the critical role of medical social workers as they navigate complex healthcare landscapes to mitigate the adverse effects of extended hospitalizations. This calls for a comprehensive approach to address these systemic issues, including policy reforms, increased healthcare funding, and strategic improvements in hospital administration. Hence the urgency of systemic change to ensure a more resilient and compassionate healthcare environment for all Nigerians. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores the issue of transformation and redevelopment of existing industrial land in Shanghai under the background of rapid development of emerging industries in the comprehensive innovation stage. It analyzes the current situation of Shanghai’s existing industrial land, policy background, development models, and their impact on transformation development. The paper first reviews the current status and development trends of Shanghai’s industrial land, clarifying the necessity and urgency of the redevelopment of existing industrial land. Secondly, through a case study of an industrial land in Pudong, it analyzes in detail the basic situation of the plot, the owner’s demand for transformation and development, key issues in the transformation and development of the plot, the economic feasibility of project development, and the summary of planning. Summarizing the findings through the case study, the paper further analyzes the difficulties in the transformation process of Shanghai’s existing industrial land, including the impact of economic factors, the scarcity of industrial resource introduction, and the difficulty of balancing interests, and proposes countermeasures and suggestions, such as enriching diversified financing paths, guiding with strong supervision and weak constraints through classified policies, gathering industrial resources, and building a special transaction matching platform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2019, the Chinese government put forward the concept of social co-governance in the field of emergency management. This paper discusses whether the adjustment in the governance concept promotes public participation in emergency management practices and what the mechanisms are to achieve successful public participation in a wildfire emergency. Taking the Beibei wildfire in Chongqing in 2022 as a study case, this paper establishes the public participation mechanisms for wildfire rescue and management with a qualitative case study method. The result shows that adjustments to emergency management concepts and the pressure of wildfire governance make local governments and commanders seek help from the public; key persons and informal networks play an important role in public participation in a wildfire emergency; and constructing social memory in social networks, whether government-led or public-organized, is an important way to enhance public participation in wildfire governance. Our findings, grounded in the reality of the growing complexity of wildfires, provide useful lessons for future wildfire governance in other provinces in China, as well as valuable references for other countries or regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The traditional case study has been used as a learning tool for the past 100 years, and in our program, graduate physiology students are presented with a real-world scenario and must determine the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. We found that students defaulted to memorization of disease with treatment and bypassed gaining an understanding of the mechanistic physiology behind disease and treatment. To adjust our student's approach, we developed a novel way to enhance student learning. To accomplish this shift from memorization to physiological mastery, we created the Inverted Case Study. This approach diverges from the traditional model in that students are given the diagnosis and treatment beforehand and are tasked with explaining the actual physiology of the case. In this way, students can no longer rely on the memorization of symptoms-disease-treatment but rather gain a solid understanding of the physiological mechanisms of the disease since that is the focus of the Inverted Case Study Technique. The Inverted Case Study approach is an effective approach to apply and hone critical thinking skills. NEW & NOTEWORTHY: This article presents a novel approach to century-old learning techniques that enhances students' self-reported learning and also their attitudes toward learning mechanistic physiology and increases their perception of preparedness for professional school. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to shed light on the initial-stage bereavement experiences of an individual bereaved by suicide, at three months from the loss of his spouse to suicide. A semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted with the individual, a man in his thirties. The data were analyzed using qualitative assimilation analysis, based on the Assimilation Model and the Assimilation of Problematic Experiences Scale (APES). The APES ratings of the interview revealed that the individual's bereavement was associated with the earlier stages of APES (all scoring under 3.5). In addition, the swift and frequent fluctuations in the APES ratings gave indications that the bereavement was unstable and complicated. It is suggested that mental health professionals could use APES to evaluate suicide bereavement and take note of the APES evaluations in clinical interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cherokee is an endangered Indigenous language. Revitalization efforts often include offering Cherokee language instruction, but these efforts have been hampered by a lack of qualified teachers. An initial licensure program was launched in fall 2019 aimed at supporting Cherokee language renewal via the preparation of teachers. While a step forward, little is known about this program and the extent to which it meets the needs of Cherokee language teacher candidates. In response, we conducted a year-long case study to chronicle the experiences of a Cherokee language teacher as he completes this program. Results confirmed that teachers of Indigenous languages may still be developing language proficiency and may lack resources, rendering instruction more challenging. Findings also shed light on beneficial program characteristics (e.g., attention to lesson and unit plan design) and emphasized the need for greater involvement of the Indigenous community in teacher preparation programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article investigates the interactional constitution of a phenomenon recurrently reported by teachers who complain about a loss of authority, a systematic delegitimization of their role. Adopting a conversation analysis informed approach to a single-case study from a corpus of parent–teacher conferences, we illustrate how challenging the teachers' expertise is accomplished by participants as an outcome of some identifiable communicative practices. Particularly, we analyze the practices of "quoting" and "referring to the expert" as interactional resources differently exploited by participants: While parents challenge the teachers' epistemic authority and lay the foundation for claiming the right to decide what do to with their son in the classroom, teachers contribute to this epistemic positioning and cede their expert knowledge-based deontic rights, that is, the right to decide the best practices to adopt in the classroom. In the discussion, we advance that the participants' interactive competence in navigating the complex epistemic landscape of the encounter profoundly impacts on the local definition of reciprocal epistemic and deontic rights and responsibilities. Indications for teachers' education are provided in the conclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The literature on mentorship centralizes formal mentoring programs with hired and trained staff and volunteers to work with at-promise youth of color at school- or community-based sites such as Big Brothers Big Sisters or smaller localized programs; however, these programs are not always available in rural areas. This multiple case study explores the phenomenon of naturally-occurring mentorships among Latine, gang-affiliated youth to evaluate what mentorship is and how mentoring relationships are cultivated and sustained. The research draws on fieldnotes, 300 hours of observations, eight three-phase semi-structured interviews with mentoring pairs, and written and pictorial evidence of the socio-political climate of the community confirmed through 20 semi-structured interviews with community leaders and elders. The study's findings apply elements of aspirational, navigational, and resilient cultural wealth according to Yosso's (2005) Community Cultural Wealth framework and were member-checked by mentoring participants. The findings suggest that a mentor can be an individual holding familial space in the mentee's life; while the act of mentorship entails listening attentively, providing advice based on personal experiences, supporting the mentee in "getting out" of their hometown, and speaking one's truth even if it is difficult to hear. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The construction project information for FM team control and maintenance is vital. However, current practices indicate significant data drops during the handover stage, leading to rework during FM systems integration of inaccurate, delivered information. Although challenges in BIM implementation are well studied, there is a current lack of best practices from FM industry experts highlighting challenges with a specific focus on the areas of the data drop. Therefore, the aim is to develop a framework that can reduce data loss and improve data management. The objectives include robust literature review on challenges of information loss during handover phase, management and frameworks; Adopting case study and workshops to identify information loss challenges, framework development and validation with industry experts. This paper adopted a grounded theory approach to explore literature and conducted case studies, including a series of semistructured interviews and a workshop with FM industry experts. The findings show the areas and causes of information loss and how to manage them through the developed information loss management framework (ILMF). Practical Applications: With the start of any type of project, planning and establishing rules from the beginning facilitates the smooth transition between different phases. Similarly, in construction projects, this research provides guidelines on how facility managers can manage information loss when exchanged through projects' stages. Furthermore, with the continuing advancements in the construction world, the facility management should be equipped with management and leadership guidelines as presented in the proposed framework to reduce data loss during handover. However, there are cost and contractual issues that prohibit any involvement of the facility manager in early project stages. The results of this study provide an identification of professional practices do's and do not's that facilitate the management and development of projects with the support of the latest technologies in the market. Ultimately, developing a guide that adapts international standards. The study's contribution to knowledge includes the development of a new information loss management framework that adopts BIM and ISO standards after exploring the existing data management frameworks in the literature that lack data loss management as a focus. The framework works as a guide for various stakeholders such as designers, contractors with a focus on FM to facilitates data coordination and management to reduce information loss, its creation and validation were conducted in collaboration with industry experts. Furthermore, its novelty lies in integrating FM role, information management, information loss, address project life cycle, and adopts the ISO 19650 series. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Within a neoliberal educational policy context, we are increasingly witness to educational leaders compelled to become strategic operators to ensure the survival of their schools. Drawing on the tenets of institutional ethnography (IE), this article traces the everyday work and experience of a school leader in one Australian private school site that was in 'survival mode' after experiencing an unprecedented decline in enrolment numbers. By tracing the power of global and local market forces informing the work of one educational leader, our intention is to capture how a school leader's subjectivity was influenced by market demands and how he invested his time in strategizing to ensure his school would survive. The article makes two main contributions; first, the case study complements research exploring the impact of neoliberal reform on schooling and, second, we highlight the role of IE in furthering our understanding of the pressures schools face and the lived experience of school leaders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The catastrophic events of September 11, 2001, stand out as a major motivation for research on improving the understanding of structural behaviour in fire. These events included the first complete collapse of a tall steel framed structure solely due to fire. World Trade Center 7 (WTC7) was a 47-storey office building within the WTC complex that collapsed due to a fire initiated by debris from the collapse of WTC1. In the following years, detailed investigations were carried out by expert teams to pinpoint the cause of the progressive failure of WTC7. Each of the expert teams analysed the fire and structure and made varying conclusions with regards to the mechanisms responsible for initiating and propagating the collapse of the building. This paper revisits the collapse of WTC7 and its investigation, and then explores the hypothesis that a potential hydrocarbon fire may have compromised the large transfer structure within the mechanical space of the building. This is done via two OpenSees finite element models. The first model explores the thermomechanical response of the mechanical floors to a potential diesel fire, and the second investigates the response of the structure to a failure caused by that fire. The outcome of the analyses shows that it is feasible that a mechanical room fire could lead to a failure in the transfer structure, which would then result in the loss of support to at least two columns within the building core. The failure of these columns may unbrace the eastern-most core columns and precipitate in the failure of the structure as observed on 9/11. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite increasing attention to rapport building or management in police discourse, existing research on how and why particular types of police units such as traffic police officers manage rapport with civilians is still in its infancy. This study draws on a revised model of rapport management to scrutinize a veteran Chinese traffic police officer's discursive management of rapport with civilians during traffic law enforcement. It finds that the officer almost invariably seeks to maintain or enhance rapport with respect to diverse rapport bases through various discursive practices. It is argued that the officer's predominant positive rapport management may signify his effort to meet the requirement of civilized law enforcement in contemporary China. The findings contribute to the rapport-relevant studies in the police discourse through identifying more rapport bases managed by a veteran Chinese traffic police officer, and offering a socio-cultural account of positive rapport management. • The case study reports how a veteran Chinese traffic police officer manages rapport with civilians. • It finds that the officer almost invariably manages positive rapport through various discursive practices. • It identifies undocumented rapport bases managed by the officer. • The officer's rapport management is in line with the requirement of civilized law enforcement in contemporary China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urban parks in Vietnam are undergoing expansion plans, yet the actual area is dwindling, attributed to limited ecosystem services and inadequate public engagement. This study addressed the dual challenge of shrinking green spaces and the need for enhanced ecosystem services in urban areas. We aimed to devise strategies to bolster ecosystem service development through a comprehensive survey of park users and an analysis of the impact of green areas on ecosystem service quality. Specifically, we surveyed 400 residents to gauge perceptions, attitudes, and insights regarding park ecosystem services. Additionally, we assessed the importance of urban green spaces through various indicators (pH,DO,TSS,COD,N–NH4+,N–NO2−,N–NO3−,P–PO43−) in surface runoff samples, both with and without vegetation, during five rainfall events. The findings reveal a limited understanding of park ecosystem services among the populace, reflected in their minimal willingness to pay for such services. Moreover, the study uncovers significant differences in the impacts of parks on sustainable urban drainage, as evidenced by contrasting qualities of rainwater samples processed through green areas versus typical stormwater runoff. These results underscore the need for targeted interventions to raise awareness and improve ecosystem services in urban parks, which is pivotal for sustainable urban development. This case study from Vietnam contributes both theoretically and practically by highlighting the crucial role of public awareness and engagement in enhancing ecosystem services in urban landscapes. Practical Applications: Our study illuminates the crucial role of nature-based solutions in enhancing ecosystem services within urban environments, as exemplified by Gia Dinh and Tao Dan Parks in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This research is particularly valuable for urban developers, park management, and city planners because it underscores the potential of urban parks to contribute significantly to environmental sustainability and public well-being. We found that the public's awareness and valuation of the parks' ecosystem services are key to their willingness to support and fund park improvements. Therefore, educational programs aimed at increasing understanding of the benefits provided by these green spaces could lead to greater community involvement and investment in their maintenance and development. For policymakers, our findings suggest that investing in the ecological aspects of urban parks can pay off in terms of both enhanced environmental quality and increased public usage and enjoyment. Additionally, the implementation of sustainable drainage systems within these parks not only mitigates urban flooding but also improves the quality of urban runoff, presenting a compelling case for integrating similar nature-based solutions in urban planning initiatives. By presenting clear, real-world examples from Gia Dinh and Tao Dan Parks, our study provides a framework for other cities looking to link ecosystem services with urban development. The insights gained here can guide the transformation of urban green spaces into multifunctional areas that support biodiversity, provide recreational opportunities, and serve as cornerstones for sustainable city living. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The implementation of a research-based curriculum that enables students to develop essential capabilities for this complex world is challenging. There is limited understanding of the implementation of a research-based curriculum in a whole degree programme, and few studies examined how faculty members and students perceived such a curriculum. This study explored faculty members' perceptions and students' experiences of four research-based curricula in two research-intensive universities in Hong Kong. Based on document review, 18 faculty interviews, and 113 student interviews, we discovered an overall positive view of research-based curricula but also substantial differences between faculty members' perceptions and students' experiences. For example, faculty members emphasised the learning and critical evaluation of knowledge. In comparison, students focused on exploring specific interesting issues and collecting and analysing information without fully recognising the potential of research in generating, applying, and validating knowledge. Moreover, students' experiences of research-based curricula contained a broader scope of activities than the curriculum perceived by faculty members. These gaps demonstrate that the fundamental goals of research-based curricula to develop 'powerful knowledge' and induct students into disciplinary ways of thinking have yet to be fully achieved. The study implies a need to enhance communication between students and faculty members and build a consensus on designing and supporting undergraduate research across the curriculum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In some countries, pharmacists have obtained prescribing rights to improve quality and accessibility of care and reduce physician workload. This case study explored pharmacists' current roles in and potential for prescribing in primary care in the Netherlands, where prescribing rights for pharmacists do not exist. Participatory observations of pharmacists working in either general practice or community pharmacy were conducted, as were semi-structured interviews about current and potential practice. The latter were extended to patients and other healthcare professionals, mainly general practitioners, resulting in 34 interviews in total. Thematic analyses revealed that pharmacists, in all cases, wrote prescriptions that were then authorized by a physician before dispensing. General practice-based pharmacists often prescribed medications during patient consultations. Community pharmacists mainly influenced prescribing through (a) medication reviews where the physician and/or practice nurse often were consulted to make treatment decisions, and (b) collaborative agreements with physicians to start or substitute medications in specific situations. These findings imply that the pharmacists' current roles in prescribing in the Netherlands resemble collaborative prescribing practices in other countries. We also identified several issues that should be addressed before formally introducing pharmacist prescribing, such as definitions of tasks and responsibilities and prescribing-specific training for pharmacists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study adopts the method of qualitative research, conducts semi-structured interviews with three teachers as individual cases, writes interview story scripts, and analyzes the reasons of teachers' unwillingness to participate in teaching reform. Diverse factors are discovered in affecting the inertia of teachers' teaching reform, which mainly include subjective factors such as cognitive attitude and emotional control ability, objective factors such as family, school, and social environment, as well as some compound factors such as the difficulty of reform tasks and implementation methods. In this regard, teachers should reverse their negative and conservative attitudes, enhance professional competence, strengthen emotional regulation ability, and overcome excessive hesitation and concerns. Meanwhile, schools should actively create a platform for teachers' professional development and clarify teachers' assessment standards; and the society should promote a culture of teaching innovation, facilitate government departments to implement guaranteeing policies for teachers, which can generally improve the enthusiasm and effectiveness of teachers' participation in teaching reform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Until the beginning of the 21st century, the Tulsa Race Massacre was omitted mainly from the social studies curriculum and state-mandated standards in the United States. However, the featured lesson provides a valuable springboard to explore the historical perspectives and injustices against the Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on May 31, 1921. This lesson exemplifies how social studies teachers can effectively explore controversial issues, such as racial discrimination in U.S. history, by investigating the Tulsa Race Massacre. Students are encouraged to engage in a comprehensive analysis and discussion of newspaper articles to investigate the events prior to the Tulsa Race Massacre and the obstacles faced by the inhabitants of Tulsa in the aftermath of the tragedy. Through implementing the case study approach, this pedagogical lesson aims to foster higher-order thinking skills among students by providing an opportunity to analyze, compare, and contrast various reports in a secondary classroom setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study introduces Indigenous Case Study (ICS) as a methodology poised to foster decolonized and anti-racist spaces. ICS is a weaving of TribalCrit, critical and Indigenous methodological approaches, and considers contemporary and historical contexts, simultaneously. In the current manuscript, ICS helps reimage campuses through revised policies and practices that work toward the creation of decolonized and inclusive institutions for Native students and communities. ICS allows for deeper analyses as we interrogate the dissonance between university president's statements about race and inclusion, institutional policies and practices, and the experiences of Native students as shared through student stories. We explore historical documents, president speeches, campus events, individual interviews, and researcher auto-narratives in Sharing Circles over the course of five years. The findings situate historical and contemporary campus contexts as we reveal five manifestations of oppression experienced by Native students: exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural imperialism, and violence. ICS provides circular and methodical methods that offer the opportunity to think in more complex ways as we offer findings and discussions on the cultivation of decolonized and anti-racist spaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While state culpability in compounding disasters is nothing new, in the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Turkey the extent of state dysfunction characterized by paralysis of the administrative institutions was unprecedented. Autocratization does not mesh well with effective disaster and crisis management, neither in theory nor in practice. Over the last two decades, rising competitive authoritarianism in the country has undermined accountability, participation, predictability, and transparency in Turkish governance structures, all of which are key factors that support risk reduction and disaster management. Relying on a conceptual and theoretical inquiry informed by the concepts of autocratic legalism and tailor-made laws, this case study argues that countries characterized by competitive authoritarianism are less effective in managing disasters, because they abuse state institutions for partisan goals, create disparities in access to public resources, and diminish accountability mechanisms. The elimination of democracy as a guiding principle in public-sector management is proving ever more disastrous as details concerning the response to the earthquake emerge. This analysis offers lessons and insights regarding the strategies that were used to sideline the bureaucracy and oversight processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper seeks to determine whether approximations can be found between tourists' destination image and van Gogh's The Starry Night which may suggest this artwork's influence on visitors' image of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where it was painted. A novel approach, comparing a semiotic analysis of the artwork with a content analysis of visitors' answers to a survey (N=205), is used to identify approximations and divergences between artwork and image. Results suggest the work's semiotic content has little influence on destination image, which rather mirrors a stereotyped image of Provence. Notwithstanding, van Gogh's figure is central to Saint-Rémy's image, and is mentioned by over half of the respondents. This leads to the conclusion that there is indeed an influence of art on destination image, despite this being more due to a superficial image of the artist and his work than to The Starry Night's semiotic content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: This paper aims to understand how support organizations promote the structuring of the agricultural value chain through partnerships and capacity building of the various links in the chain. Design/methodology/approach: The study is exploratory and qualitative, based on ten semi-structured interviews with the main public support organizations related to the date sector in Tunisia. Findings: The results showed that the support organizations of the Tunisian date sector do not share the same vision of the priorities to be strengthened to promote the export of dates in Tunisia. Research limitations/implications: Reviewing the coordination mechanisms between the support organizations is important in order to improve the governance of the value chain and to reinforce the capacity of the operators in the date value chain. Originality/value: Public support organizations are important actors in agricultural value chains as these organizations implement agricultural policies. Assessing these organizations' contribution to capacity building of chain links is an innovative approach to detecting organizational dysfunction in agricultural value chains in developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper seeks to generate insights into how internet firms engage in a dynamic process of improving product innovation through collaboration between subjects in a value network. Based on the actor-network theory, this paper analyzed the formation, construction and conversion state of the value network. Alibaba is the largest internet company in China. This study applied the grounded theory to 12 product innovation cases of Alibaba and analyzed its primary and secondary data from multiple perspectives. According to the results, three most important factors for internet firms to innovate products include the underlying platform support, user value development and value network realization. Value network realization is the core in the product innovation. For internet companies in China, innovation often follows three stages: the investment stage, the application stage and the diffusion stage. This study adds more perspectives to investigate the product innovation of internet firms. It has anchored on the theories of innovation management and offered guidance for better product innovation of internet firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This systematic literature review evaluates the impact of global open data policies on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in different economic levels. Six case studies were analyzed to provide insights into the utilization of open data in the private sector. The review followed the PRISMA 2020 checklist and selected studies based on specific criteria, including high quality, strong methodology, and published by a valid publisher. The findings suggest that open data promotion can bring significant benefits to SMEs in terms of innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness. However, SMEs also face significant challenges in accessing and utilizing open data due to technical, legal, and cultural barriers. Therefore, practical aspects should be taken into account when implementing open data initiatives for SMEs. A framework is needed to measure the impact of open data policies on SMEs, and governments and policymakers should support open data initiatives in their countries, especially for SMEs whose valuable data can contribute to society's development. Using the GRADE approach, the certainty of evidence was rated as moderate according to limitations in study design and inconsistency across studies. Overall, this systematic literature review highlights the potential for open data policies to drive growth and development in small businesses while acknowledging the challenges that must be addressed for these policies to be effective. The review provides a guide for SMEs on measures to take prior to releasing their data and whether to release their data from an economic aspect. Moreover, this paper emphasizes the importance of practical aspects when implementing open data initiatives for SMEs and proposes a framework for measuring their impact. Finally, it highlights the need for government policies and support to facilitate SME adoption of open data initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A key element in learning from accidents is the skill associated with the transfer of knowledge gained by the operator from historical incidents. These incidents can include accidents and near‐misses that occurred on site or in similar companies outside the plant. Knowledge transfer within the enterprise can be supported by a suitable framework or model that is easily understood by a wide range of people who are interested in the lessons learned from accidents. The application of some of the knowledge transfer models used so far can be quite time consuming and uncomfortable for the participants. For this reason, this paper aims to propose a simple model designed to support knowledge transfer. This model is proposed based on the widely used PDCA (plan‐do‐check‐act) framework. Its use is demonstrated by the case of a major accident that occurred in the Czech Republic. The model can be used not only for learning from major accidents that occur in the subject company but also for learning from near‐misses or events that occurred in the past in similar plants. Thus, the model can easily help in increasing the efficiency of the accident‐learning system in particular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Short-haul or domestic flight bans are sometimes demanded as (potential) measures to reduce the air transport sector's carbon footprint. Using an example from Austria as a case study, we assess some key effects of stopping such services. After illustrating alternative routing options, we apply publicly available data to identify key traffic and financial impacts of the suspension of the Linz-Vienna route in the year 2018. Demand data at the origin-destination level suggest that approximately 25% of former Linz-Vienna transfer passengers have switched to flights via Frankfurt instead of using alternative transport modes to either reach Vienna or an alternative departure airport. Approximately 50% of former route passengers now seem to use the train to Vienna as part of their air ticket (AIRail Rail and Fly). For the operator of Linz Airport, these shifts indicate a reduction of 31,000 departing passengers and approximately 1,500 flights per year, representing a possible decline of €3.5 million in aeronautical revenues according to the current airport charges regulation. We finally discuss implications for a (potential) discontinuation of other domestic routes in the country as well as the possible environmental impact of such measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite various government initiatives and substantial unutilized funds in the Indian Universal Service Obligation Fund (USF), a significant population in rural and remote areas still lack broadband services due to inadequate consideration for demographic and geographical challenges in planning and implementation strategies, mainly stemming from focus on quick electoral benefits, favoritism, organizational politics and a sense of indifference. This study employs a multiple‐case approach to analyze the USF institution using the proposed integrated organizational learning framework, offering a novel perspective. The proposed framework identifies factors influencing effective outcomes and provides a comprehensive assessment of cross‐project learning culture within the organization. Additionally, by unveiling systemic deception and hidden intentions, the application of this framework may act as a deterrent to improper practices, contributing to an improved outlook for future projects. Our analysis reveals that despite encountering distinct experiences and outcomes in different initiatives, the USF has missed opportunities to fully leverage lessons learned and avoid repeating past mistakes. To bolster the efficacy of future projects, we propose that the USF adopt a proactive organizational learning strategy involving thorough evaluations and analyses of past projects by experts. This process should aim to extract key lessons, challenges, and best practices, culminating in establishing a repository of learnings. Regularly updating and utilizing this repository can foster a culture of continuous improvement and informed decision‐making. Such an approach can improve project delivery across traditional metrics of time, cost, and quality and maximize benefits delivered to beneficiaries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores how South Korean teachers' beliefs about social justice teaching intersect with their intergroup contact experiences when teaching migrant students under expanded curriculum autonomy. A comparative qualitative case study approach was used, drawing on interviews, classroom observations, and stimulated recalls. The findings reveal three models of social justice teaching – functional, critical, and liberal – as manifest in each teacher's practice. The discussion highlights two key aspects: First, regarding contact experiences, teachers' experience of being minoritized in intergroup contact has a more pronounced effect on their prejudice reduction than the density or frequency of contact per se; and indirect contact with outgroup members can be as effective as direct contact in reducing stereotypes. Second, concerning teacher beliefs and policy implementation, teachers' beliefs significantly shape their interactions with minoritized students; and increased curriculum autonomy does not necessarily lead to critical social justice teaching. Implications for teacher education are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of comics in education presents significant promise as a tool for enhancing comprehension of educational concepts and advancing scientific literacy. Our research is centred on the development of comics to introduce socioscientific issues (SSI) content to elementary school students, recognizing SSI as a complex societal concern intertwined with science, encompassing diverse scientific and social perspectives. This study adopts a case study approach and places a substantial focus on assessing the challenges faced by students in their utilization. We probed the obstacles experienced by elementary school students when engaging with SSI-laden comics through semi-structured interviews with ten participants. Thematic analysis was applied to scrutinize the collected data, leading to the identification of three primary challenge-related themes: technical complexities of reading comics, unfamiliarity with genre conventions and difficulties in grasping SSIs. Most of our findings were rooted in both the structural aspects of comics (including technical reading and genre) and the complexity of SSI content. These insights offer valuable guidance for our future endeavours and for researchers venturing into the creation of comics for similar educational content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This comparative case study explored the discourses in Ohio's Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) policy and promotional materials, and the perceptions of stakeholders regarding its value and benefits in an urban, suburban, and rural district. In doing so, this study aimed to analyze the discourses adopted in the SoBL policy and promotional texts at the state level, and the perceptions of the stakeholders regarding its value and benefits. The findings revealed the dominance of globalized human capital (GHC) discourses in not only policy and promotional texts, but also in interviews. By adopting GHC discourses, both the promotional materials and the stakeholder interviews emphasized the marketability benefits of the SoBL, with little emphasis on linguistically minoritized students' home/heritage language maintenance as set forth in the original SoBL policy in California. The findings have implications for policy arbiters to ensure equitable and accessible policy implementation. The Challenge: The Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) movement emerged to encourage world language study and home/heritage language maintenance in the United States. However, which discourses take precedence in SoBL policy and promotional materials, and how accessible is the SoBL to heritage language speakers? What are the perspectives of stakeholders regarding its value and benefits? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This follow‐up study explored the experiences of eight Latina heritage speakers (HSs), who were initially enrolled in world language teacher preparation programs at two educational institutions in the United States and who became in‐service Spanish teachers. Using data from interviews, classroom observations, and a focus group, this qualitative multiple‐case study investigated their motivation to stay in the profession, professional development needs, challenges they experienced as teachers of Spanish, and how their self‐perceptions and attitudes about their use of Spanish evolved from pre‐ to in‐service teacher stages regarding their proficiency, use of code‐switching and register, and knowledge of grammar. Findings highlight the importance of supporting HSs as an essential component of teacher education programs and the workforce in world language teaching; the need for coursework that illuminates register differences but always values and legitimizes their own way of speaking; the need for world language education and Spanish language faculty in teacher preparation programs to establish common, coordinated goals for preservice teachers; and academic training for HSs in pedagogy and sociolinguistics, not only at the preservice teacher level, but also as professional development for all members in world language departments, in both K‐12 and higher education settings. The Challenge: Although heritage speakers' (HSs) experiences as language learners have been broadly studied, those of HSs who are in‐service world language teachers have been overlooked. What motivates HSs to stay in this profession? What challenges do they experience as teachers of Spanish? What are their professional development needs? How do their perceptions and attitudes about their use of Spanish evolve from pre‐ to in‐service teacher stages? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Carbon reduction in the construction industry is related to the achievement of carbon emission peaks and carbon neutrality targets. Therefore, exploring the influence of current carbon reduction policies on the construction industry is necessary. China's low-carbon pilot (LCP) policy has been extensively studied, while LCPs mechanism and effectiveness on carbon reduction in the construction industry remain to be explored. Design/methodology/approach: This study selected four provincial LCP regions as case studies and adopted the grounded theory method for case studies to analyze the implementation mechanism of the LCP policy on carbon reduction in the construction industry. Then, this study adopted the propensity score matching and difference-in-differences regression (PSM-DID) approach to evaluate the influence of the LCP policy on carbon intensity (CI) in the construction industry by using panel data taken from 30 provinces in China between 2008 and 2017. Findings: The authors found that (1) the LCP policy promotes carbon reduction in the construction industry through the crossing implementation mechanism of five vertical support approaches and five horizontal support approaches. (2). The LCP policy can significantly reduce CI in the construction industry. Originality/value: The study not only explored how is the LCP policy implemented, but also examined the effectiveness of the LCP policy in the construction industry. The policy implications of this study can help policy-makers better achieve low-carbon development targets in the construction industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Renewing digital platforms is increasingly vital to ensure organisational performance and competitiveness. Managing such renewal is challenging, however, because it requires organisations to remove their exiting digital platform while at the same time building on the practises that depend on it in order to implement a new platform. Unfortunately, the literature offers little guidance on how to launch and manage this inherently complex process. Against this backdrop, we conducted a three‐year case study of how a local government organisation organised and managed the renewal of its digital platform, which 4000 health professionals in eldercare use on a daily basis. We use two concepts—framing and overflowing—to reflect the complexity of the process and to describe how it unfolded. Initially, managers used persuasive language to carefully frame a vision of the change and prepare platform users for the renewal process. Despite these framing efforts, however, unexpected events led to overflow situations in which events rendered the framing untenable and threatened successful renewal. This, in turn, led to a decision to postpone the new platform's go‐live date. While the postponement did defuse the situation, new overflows emerged, and management was forced to initiate further framing activities to move the platform renewal forward. Based on our insights into these events and extant literature, we present a conceptual model of framing and overflowing in organising and managing digital platform renewal that unpacks how framing–overflowing dynamics play out over time in response to the complexity of the process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although information systems (IS) are increasingly used to provide sustainable solutions for tourism, our understanding of the social mechanisms whereby IS contribute to a sustainable visitor economy is limited. This paper fills the gap by investigating how organisations enact the affordances of IS in preserving intangible cultural heritage (ICH) to contribute to a sustainable visitor economy. Using an organisational aesthetics perspective, we explore the mechanisms through an in‐depth case study of an ICH‐based company in Jingdezhen, a famous historical porcelain city in China. Through the effective use of IS tools, the case organisation has successfully transformed from a ceramic manufacturing plant to a popular tourist attraction. Our study unveils six sustainable affordances of IS in three dimensions, wherein ICH aesthetics act as direct stimuli, knowledge tools and experiences. Affordances emerge from the processes of both creating and managing aesthetics. By enacting these affordances, the case organisation builds a more profound engagement with online audiences, attracts more ICH visitors and transfers ICH knowledge to potential inheritors of the tradition, creating a sustainable visitor economy. Our findings, summarised into a sustainable affordances model, contribute to the IS for sustainable tourism literature by shedding light on the black box of the social mechanisms of IS‐enabled ICH preservation. The sustainable affordances model can also help ICH‐based organisations reflect on how to build a sustainable visitor economy using IS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In sheltered employment centres, staff planning and scheduling activities are critical for operations managers. A generic framework is not easy to set up not only because legal issues are diverse and differ among these service organization types, but one worker may not fit in anywhere at any time. This complexity is greater when workers with specific needs perform work activities in many labour enclaves and different sectors. In this paper, a mixed-integer linear model to solve workers' shift assignments to other workplaces and various activities to form teams is proposed. The novelty of the proposed model lies in considering specific features, such as the skills matrix and the affinity matrix, between the different actors in a labour enclave. The model is validated using real instances from a case study, and several objectives are tested and discussed. The decision support system that sustains the model is introduced and managerial issues are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As we strive to improve efficiency and minimise environmental impact in the construction industry, it is important to consider how these objectives impact the work and productivity of designers. This article presents a tool to assist designers in matching reclaimed building products with design intent. The demonstration is based on an actual design project of a two-storey public building made of reclaimed timber from disassembled barns. The algorithm's objective is to propose optimal matching in terms of a structure's environmental impact without overloading the user with additional work or excess information. The impact includes emissions embodied in material and related to the transportation from the donor site. The algorithm is integrated into the Grasshopper interface for easier use. All the inputs and objectives are quantitative and fully customisable. The user can still assess qualitative characteristics thanks to a graphical representation of the result. The demonstration shows how automation can simplify the design process with reclaimed elements, support traditional design workflows and enable improvements towards a more sustainable construction industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, the concept of hybrid predictive maintenance for a single industrial machine is presented. A review of the solutions in the area of machine maintenance (especially predictive maintenance) which have been described in the literature is provided. The assumptions of the hybrid predictive maintenance model for modules, machines, or systems are presented. The methods used within the developed methodology are described. This includes the use of diagnostic data, experience, and a mathematical model. A case study of an industrial machine on which a system for collecting diag-nostic data has been pilot-implemented, using, among others, vibration sensors and drive system pa-rameters for damage detection is presented. The registered data can be used to precisely determine the time of upcoming failure after detection of the characteristic symptoms resulting from component wear In addition, an analysis of the durations of correct operation and failure events was performed and indicators describing these values were determined. The values of the aforementioned indicators were determined based on empirical data and described using a gamma distribution. The objective of the research was to prepare, implement and draw conclusions on a hybrid predictive maintenance model. A real industrial machine was used in the research study. The hybrid predictive maintenance model presented in this paper enables the use of data of different types (diagnostic, historical and mathemat-ical model-based) in scheduling machine downtime for maintenance actions. On the basis of the re-search conducted, it was determined which machine operating parameters are characterised by varia-bility that enables the detection of upcoming failure. This allows for precise planning of maintenance activities and minimization of unplanned downtime. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is a critical, nation-wide teacher shortage. Exacerbating this shortage is declining enrollment in teacher preparation programs that serve as a pipeline to the profession. To help address this shortage, school districts and teacher preparation programs across the country are implementing a variety of strategies to recruit high school students to consider pursuing a career as a PreK-12 teacher. While such initiatives are growing in number, little research has been conducted to guide and inform these initiatives, and little is known about the extent to which they are successful. In response, the researchers used a single-case study design involving survey and interview data collected from high school student participants to investigate the influence of a two-day recruitment event on participant knowledge about and attitudes toward becoming a teacher. Results confirmed that well-planned recruitment events can have a positive influence on participant knowledge of the teaching profession and attitudes toward becoming a teacher and offered multiple recommendations to guide and inform future recruitment initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Numerous studies support that the development of digital teaching competence is essential in 21st century schools. This paper examines Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) to gain a deeper understanding of ICT integration in teaching. By assessing TPACK, we uncover opportunities to enhance teacher competencies and, consequently, improve student learning. This research evaluated the initial TPACK of primary school teachers from a public school in the Colombian Caribbean. Eight teachers participated in a professional development program based on the Lesson Study (LS) methodology. Adopting an interpretive qualitative approach and a case study for the operational analysis of LS, the findings indicate that teachers, in self-reports and performance-based assessments, highlight high competence in the PK, CK, and PCK domains. This demonstrates their ability to select and adapt effective teaching strategies. They excel in guiding learning and understanding academic content, showcasing a remarkable capacity to adapt to the diverse socioeconomic realities of their students. However, these findings also highlight areas for improvement in developing the technological components of TPACK, specifically TK, TPK, TCK, TPCK, and XK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]