The Episcopal Church

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-255
Author(s):  
Molly F. James
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Episcopal Church ◽  
Mainline Denominations ◽  
The Future ◽  
Adaptive Challenges

Recent data provide cause for concern in areas of decline for mainline denominations generally, and the Episcopal Church in particular. There are also significant opportunities evident from trends in the data. Information gleaned from the 2020 FACT survey, particularly the qualitative data that focus on sources of concern and pride, can help to illuminate the complexity of the adaptive challenges we face as a church. This analysis of the data highlights the complexity of the challenges, while also pointing to hope and possibility for the future.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Academics and the Future of Dental Education Across India

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rameshwari Singhal ◽  
Anil Chandra ◽  
Shuchi Tripathi ◽  
Pavitra Rastogi ◽  
Richa Khanna
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Future ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Dental Schools ◽  
The Impact ◽  
New Situation

Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the transition of dental education from chair-side clinical teachings to virtual didactic lectures. The future of dental education is not clear in these uncertain times. Objectives: This survey-based study aimed to evaluate the current scenario and preparedness of dental colleges/universities and faculty in adapting to the new situation and understanding the challenges faced during this phase. The survey also explored the opinions, limitations, and possible solutions in dental academics through open-ended qualitative questions. Methods: This survey-based study utilized exploratory mixed methods through both open- and closed-ended questions. The survey was distributed electronically to the majority of dental colleges across India to be answered voluntarily by the dental academicians involved in COVID-19 planning. The survey was inspired by the pre-existing questionnaire proposed by the Association of Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), and it was modified by the committee consisting of the study authors. Validation and piloting of the study were done through in-house dental faculty. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and expressed in percentages. Broad themes for qualitative data were derived by two independent authors and collated by the third author to finalize the results. Results: The questionnaire was answered by 89 dental schools from all parts of the country with varying stages of COVID-19 prevalence. Quantitative data revealed 100% adaptation of dental schools to online teaching, uncertainty regarding online (31.46%) and offline (10.11%) exams, and assessment of clinical competence. Qualitative analysis indicated uncertainty, ambiguity, and lack of direction among study respondents regarding how best to deal with the current situation. Conclusions: According to our results, collaborative effort from governing bodies was urgently required at this point to prevent dental education from being divided into multi-directional, incoherent, and isolated units.

Embodying Methodist Theology

2019 ◽  
pp. 229-277
Author(s):  
Kevin M. Watson
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Methodist Episcopal ◽  
Episcopal Church ◽  
Secret Societies ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Personal Wealth ◽  
The Future ◽  
Methodist Episcopal Church ◽  
Church Buildings

This chapter explores the diverging conceptions of holy living in Simpson and Roberts in depth. The chapter argues that Simpson was most concerned with growing and expanding the Methodist Episcopal Church, often compromising on what had been core commitments of Methodism in the hope of gaining a broader audience and expanding the institution. Roberts, on the other hand, believed that these same compromises were leading to a sacrifice of Methodism’s mission to “spread scriptural holiness.” The chapter outlines disagreements about how holiness should be expressed in the lives of Methodists, focusing in particular on differences in church buildings, dress and personal wealth, secret societies, and slavery. The chapter concludes by discussing the different visions for the future of American Methodism that Simpson and Roberts had, as a result of these different understandings of the importance of holiness and how it should be expressed in the lives of Methodists.

Digital transformation and revenue management: Evidence from the hotel industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 135481662090192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziad Alrawadieh ◽  
Zaid Alrawadieh ◽  
Gurel Cetin
Keyword(s):  
Revenue Management ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Lodging Industry ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Future ◽  
Key Barrier ◽  
Different Levels

To maximize their revenues and protect their market share against traditional competitors (e.g. formal lodging businesses) and disruptive business models (e.g. Airbnb), the lodging industry increasingly relies on technology in various operations. However, the extent to which hotels adopt technology innovation in their revenue management (RM) operations, as well as the benefits of and barriers for digitalization, remains unclear. Moreover, the possible impacts of digital transformation on the future of revenue managers’ professions have been largely overlooked in previous studies. Drawing on qualitative data collected through 23 semistructured interviews with revenue managers in luxury and upscale hotels across Jordan, the findings suggest that RM is going through digital transformation with different levels of sophistication. While acknowledging the benefits of digital transformation in saving time, supporting the decision-making process, and yielding more revenues, the high cost of RM software emerges as a key barrier for digital transformation. The findings also reveal that the automation of various manual heuristics in RM is far from being possible, and therefore, digital transformation is unlikely to pose a threat to the future of the RM profession.

scholarly journals The Episcopal Church in Jordan: Identity, Liturgy, and Mission

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-153
Author(s):  
Duane Alexander Miller
Keyword(s):  
Episcopal Church ◽  
Prayer Book ◽  
The Future ◽  
Unique Identity ◽  
History Of ◽  
Specific Care

AbstractThe article begins with a brief review of the history of the diocese of Jerusalem. By interviewing eight members of the diocesan clergy in Jordan, the researcher desires to explore how the concepts in the title are related to each other within the Jordanian context. Is there a unique identity of Jordanian Anglicans? What is the desirability and/or feasibility of revising the prayer book? Given the declining demographics of Christians in the region, what avenues are open to these ministers to sustain their congregations? Specific care is paid to the topic of incorporating Muslim converts into existing congregations. Also included are some theological reflections on the meaning of liturgy within the Jordanian context and the diocesan policies for the formation of future priests, which have important implications for the future of the diocese.

Child protection, risk assessment and blame ideology

2008 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Gillingham ◽  
Leah Bromfield
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Risk Society ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
The Future

In this article we use qualitative data drawn from a sample of child protection cases to demonstrate how the process of attributing blame to parents and carers for child maltreatment is a significant influence on decisionmaking, sometimes to the detriment of assessing the future safety of children. We focus on two cases which both demonstrate how the process of apportioning blame can lead to decisions which might not be considered to be in the best interests of the children concerned. We conceptualise blame as an ‘ideology’ with its roots in the discourse of the ‘risk society’, perpetuated and sustained by the technology of risk assessment. The concept of blame ideology is offered as an addition to theory which seeks to explain the influences on decision making in child protection practice.

scholarly journals Wakaf Di Negeri Johor: Latar Belakang Dan Potensi (Waqf In State Of Johor: Background And Potential)

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrul Hisyam Nor Muhamad ◽  
Abdul Hafiz Abdullah ◽  
Sulaiman Shakib Mohd Noor ◽  
Mohd Rilizam Rosli
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
The State ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
The Future ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

Waqf is a practice that is encouraged in Islam. In Malaysia, wakaf is under the jurisdiction of the state. This makes the wakaf management and administrative background of each state quite unique. Johor is one of the states that achieved the best achievement in waqf. This article discusses the background of wakaf practices implemented in the state of Johor, including the historical, legal, and management perspectives. Also discussed about the achievement of wakaf in the state of Johor and the forms of potential wakaf to be developed in the future. This study is qualitative. Data collection using library methods and data was analyzed based on 'content analysis' approach. It is found that the achievement of wakaf in Johor is very good especially in terms of the increase in value of waqf assets. Similarly, the Wakaf Shares and Waqf Shares that’s have currently implemented are very potential to be developed and ensure the sustainability of wakaf institutions.

scholarly journals Research materials from qualitative fieldwork in Japan, 2013 – Vol. 2

2020 ◽  
pp. 87-103
Author(s):  
Marco Pellitteri
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Original Source ◽  
The Future

Among the possible innovative ways to publish research data and materials—alongside the more established formats of the research paper, the academic article, and the critical review—we inaugurate here the format of the “Research Files”, batches of qualitative data which have been assessed as useful materials for other scholars. A certain amount of data which academics collect often remains underused. But such data, if contextualised within one’s own past research activity, can be kept “alive” and perhaps be reborn and virtuously transmitted to other researchers who may want to make some use of them, citing the original source and therefore generating a proficuous circle of knowledge. We decided to distribute a few of these materials over different issues of Mutual Images, grouping them by type. In this first instalment (presenting some early interviews from one of my own past projects), we are also suggesting a way to interpret the notion of “research files” for other scholars who in the future may want to experiment with it. The format of presentation we have thought of as appropriate—or, at least, admissible and functional—is that of recounting the general features of the original research project within which the data here published were produced, so to favour the circulation of ideas.

scholarly journals Strengthening vocational character for polytechnic education which has non-production-based curriculum

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Peni Handayani ◽  
Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Education System ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Alternative Solution ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
The Future ◽  
Future Demand ◽  
Inductive Analysis

The vocational character of polytechnic education has declined in the last ten years, especially for polytechnic which has non-production-based curriculum. This research aims to reveal factors which have contribution in the devocationalization of polytechnic education, and to find out the alternative solution to revocationalize by considering the current condition and the future demand. This study applied qualitative approach supported by quantitative data that involved three polytechnics in Bandung and Malang, three industries in Bandung, one industry in Yogyakarta, and an expert as representative from the Department of Industrial and Cooperation Yogyakarta. Interpretational inductive analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. This study revealed: (1) environmental factors are very influential factor in shaping the character of polytechnic education and recognition; (2) the greatest gaining vocational character acquired through apprenticeship in industry or workplace; and (3) gaining vocational character needs to be managed by maintain and strengthen cooperation between polytechnic and industries, and competent institution which can develop education system.

A viewpoint from the trenches

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Sergius Koku
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to present the author’s viewpoint on the developments in the Journal of Services Marketing (JSM) during the past 25 years of his association with the Journal. The paper documents the evolution in the Journal, highlights significant changes and makes some prognostications for the future. Design/methodology/approach The paper relies on the first-hand account of the author, which is supplemented by limited qualitative data analysis that consists of analyzing keywords and the abstract of articles published in JSM during the past 25 years. Findings The first-hand account shows that JSM has undergone changes that reflect changes that have taken place in the field of marketing. The issues/topics of manuscripts submitted and published in the Journal have become interdisciplinary and so are the analytical techniques. This expanding scope of the Journal positions it well for the future in which collaborative research will be more pervasive in the academy. Research limitations/implications This is a first-hand account with limited data analysis and therefore could suffer from the writer’s biases even though they might be unintended. Practical implications This paper documents the expanding scope of the Journal that may have been the result of explicit steps taken to make the Journal more successful in the future. Originality/value As a first-hand account, this study is original.

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