The risks of wearing Mr Punch and other costumed performances

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine Smith
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Live Performance ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Immersive Theatre ◽  
The Impact

When identifying risk and ethical issues in live performance the focus is predominantly framed around the audience, and even more so with the popularity of immersive theatre. However, with the unpredictability of audience behaviour in immersive work, the safety of performers is starting to rise to the surface. For example, concerns of performer safety in the immersive work of Punchdrunk were raised in 2018, including allegations of sexual assault against performers by audience members who were veiled behind the anonymity of white masks. This visual article will refocus the discussion of risk onto the performer, as well as on the often overlooked theatrical element of costume and its potential impact on performer behaviour and embodiment, in addition to the impact it can have on the audience. The live performance case study Six O’clock Swill (2009), a piece based on Mr Punch, will be used to interrogate perspectives on these performative risks.

scholarly journals The Impact Of Social Media On Fraternal Organizations: Ethical Concerns

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Craig A. Escamilla ◽  
Katharine A. Fraccastoro ◽  
Emily Ehrlich
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Governing Body ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Fraternal Organizations ◽  
Personal Behavior ◽  
The Impact

This case study concerns how the personal behavior of students involved in fraternal organizations is depicted in social media, and how that behavior impacts the organization and its image. The legal and ethical implications of individuals’ behaviors in social media has become a major issue for many organizations. This case follows an example of a fraternal organization and how the governing body must handle the information members post on social media. The mission of many fraternal organizations is to champion or contribute to specific causes. Members’ social media postings may reflect poorly on the organization and may not always align with the principles of the organization. This case examines how those postings impact the organization, and what it can do to mitigate the effects. The ethical issues that can affect the actions of both the governing body and the members are probed throughout the case.

The impact of an urban facilities management summer school on the participants

Facilities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dave Collins ◽  
Coline Senior ◽  
Mina Jowkar ◽  
Alenka Temeljotov Salaj ◽  
Agnar Johansen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Summer School ◽  
International Student ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how an Urban Facilities Management (Urban FM) focused summer school in Norway in 2019 impacted knowledge creation, as well as the host and foreign educators, along with the international student participants. Design/methodology/approach This paper’s data collection is formed as a “post-event study” using interviews and a quantitative survey from both the students and educators to look at the impact of the summer school on the student and the associated educational programs. Findings The outcomes of this study indicate that the impact on educators and their educational programs was substantial with regard to their teaching experiences. The study confirmed that foreign experience allowed not just for greater potential for cross institution cooperation for the future but also allowed for the usage of the summer school case studies in host and guest educational programs. For the students, the added value was in the international experience primarily and a chance to study on a case study project. The study was also successful in the dissemination of Urban FM knowledge. Originality/value This paper also offers added theoretical value in the development of a model in future projects on how to capitalize on the potential impact of the summer school on educators and students. The possibilities for increased dissemination and knowledge creation in Urban FM is also significant.

Dissemination and Impact Amplified: How a Researcher–Reporter Collaboration Helped Improve the Criminal Justice Response to Victims With Untested Sexual Assault Kits

2021 ◽  
pp. 104398622199988
Author(s):  
Rachel E. Lovell ◽  
Rachel Dissell
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Produce Change ◽  
Greater Good ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Rape Kits ◽  
Criminal Justice Response

We present a case study of a researcher–reporter collaboration that formed from an initiative to address thousands of previously untested rape kits in one Midwestern (U.S.) jurisdiction. We explore this symbiotic partnership by examining (a) how and why it formed; (b) the outcomes, including extensive and public dissemination and a unique project that surveyed 294 Ohio law enforcement agencies to see what happened after the rape kits were tested (Ohio Rape Kit Survey Project); and (c) the impact that the partnership, dissemination, and larger initiative had in sparking demonstrable change in how the justice system and the general public responded to and engaged with the issue of untested rape kits and with victims of sexual assault. We conclude with larger takeaways from this collaboration for researchers and reporters but also provide a framework for how this type of collaboration can be leveraged to produce change for the greater good.

Net environmental benefit: introducing a new LCA approach on wastewater treatment systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (9) ◽  
pp. 1624-1631 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Godin ◽  
C. Bouchard ◽  
P. A. Vanrolleghem
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Environmental Benefit ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Wastewater Quality ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Lca Results

Life cycle assessment (LCA) allows evaluating the potential environmental impacts of a product or a service in relation to its function and over its life cycle. In past LCAs applied to wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), the system function definition has received little attention despite its great importance. This has led to some limitations in LCA results interpretation. A new methodology to perform LCA on WWTPs is proposed to avoid those limitations. It is based on net environmental benefit (NEB) evaluation and requires assessing the potential impact of releasing wastewater without and with treatment besides assessing the impact of the WWTP's life cycle. The NEB allows showing the environmental trade-offs between avoided impact due to wastewater treatment and induced impact by the WWTP's life cycle. NEB is compared with a standard LCA through the case study of a small municipal WWTP consisting of facultative aerated lagoons. The NEB and standard LCA show similar results for impact categories solely related to the WWTP's life cycle but differ in categories where wastewater treatment environmental benefit is accounted for as NEB considers influent wastewater quality whereas standard LCA does not.

scholarly journals A CASE STUDY ABOUT DEGRADATION OF THE BUILDINGS AND THEIR BUILDINGELEMENTS AS A RESULT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

2021 ◽  
Vol XXVIII (4) ◽  
pp. 144-155
Author(s):  
Gheorghe Croitoru ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
Gradual Loss ◽  
Contact Surfaces ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact

The article deals with the problems of climate change and global warming, extreme climate phenomena, which present risk factors for the national economy, including construction. The causes that lead to the occurrence of the construction degradation phenomena are diverse and may be specific to improper exploitation, but also as a consequence of extraordinary natural phenomena or results from the humanity’s interrelationship with the environment. The degradation of the constructions is manifested by the gradual loss of the physical and functional qualities that characterize the aptitude for their exploitation, the degradation process manifesting itself starting from the contact surfaces of the constructions with the environment. Urban planning and the design of adequate infrastructure play an important role in minimizing the impact of climate change and reducing the risk to the human environment. The undertaking's measures, which will consider the potential impact of climate change on buildings, will provide opportunities for new markets for climate change-resistant technologies, machinery, materials, and products

UK Local Government: The Impact of Modernization on Departmentalism

2003 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Cole ◽  
John Fenwick
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
County Council ◽  
The Political ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Community Governance ◽  
Best Value ◽  
Political Management ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact

The issue of departmentalism has been a recurring theme in discussions about UK local government. In this article the implications of the Labour Government's modernization agenda for departmentalism in local authorities are considered and assessed. In particular, the potential impact of the political management reforms, Best Value, the rise of the regulation agenda and community governance and partnership working is discussed. An analysis of executive committees, scrutiny committees and Best Value investigations in the shire counties and the London boroughs and a case study of Devon County Council are used to support this discussion. The article concludes that the modernization agenda is exerting pressure towards more cross-departmental models of working.

The impact of DNA on criminal investigation

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-108
Author(s):  
Colin Dale
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Dna Profiling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the discovery of the application of DNA profiling to the criminal justice system. Design/methodology/approach Researching the origins of the discovery of the application of DNA to the criminal justice system via an analysis of the first case in which it was applied to. Findings It was discovered that the first application of DNA profiling to the criminal justice system meant that a young man with intellectual disabilities was saved from wrongful prosecution. The case study also raises ethical issues concerning the mass screening of targeted populations by way of DNA. Originality/value The case study is descriptive in nature and draws from earlier work describing the events which unfolded.

Client use of blockchain technology: exploring its (potential) impact on financial statement audits of Australian accounting firms

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cadiz Dyball ◽  
Ravi Seethamraju
Keyword(s):  
Financial Statement ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Second Tier ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe paper reports on a study that investigated the (potential) impact of client use of blockchain technology on financial statement audits of Australian accounting firms.Design/methodology/approachData were primarily collected from semi-structured interviews with a range of stakeholders including audit partners from first- and second-tier accounting firms in Australia. The interviews focused on the perceived (potential) impact of blockchain on the stages of obtain (retain) engagement, engagement planning, risk assessment, audit evidence and reporting of financial statement audits of clients that use blockchain technology. Perceptions of changes to financial statement audits were interpreted using the logics of professionalism and commercialism.FindingsAustralian accounting firms have either obtained or considered engagements with clients with a cryptocurrency business or that use a blockchain platform although they are a small group. There is a view that blockchain technology is distinctive and therefore poses risks not encountered before in audit engagements. These risks would most likely shift how firms plan, design audit methodologies and execute financial statement audits. The study showed that the logics of professionalism and commercialism are not conflicting but instead complementary. They present both opportunities and challenges for firms to apply and develop audit expertise in an emerging area in audit.Research limitations/implicationsBeing an exploratory study, the findings are tentative. A case study of an audit engagement with a cryptocurrency business will add to a nuanced understanding of the challenges posed to financial statement audits by blockchain technology.Originality/valueThis study is novel because of its focus on the impact of an evolving technology on the stages of financial statement audits.

scholarly journals Reading the death of Mrs A: a serious case review

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 321-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Foley ◽  
Ian Cummins
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Case Review ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Health Services Need

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the main themes identified into the Serious Case Review (SCR) produced by Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) regarding the suicide of Mrs A in January 2013. Design/methodology/approach – A case study approach is used to examine the SCR. The paper links the findings of the SCR with the broader literature, which has examined the experiences of witnesses and complainants in cases of sexual violence. Findings – The report emphasises that support for witnesses in historic sexual assault cases has improved but there are still significant gaps in provision. In particular, the systems need to support witnesses for longer after giving evidence. Mental health services need to be more aware of the potential impact of Court cases on victims of sexual violence. The case also highlights the potentially devastating impact of the media reporting of evidence given by victims in rape cases. Practical implications – The authors hope that a wider consideration of the circumstances of this case will lead to a greater focus on the needs of victims in cases of historic rape and other sexual assault cases. The SCR highlights that the provision of support for women giving evidence in sexual abuse cases is patchy. Such cases raise very serious ethical issues including the question of how to use the special measures that exist to support vulnerable or intimidated witnesses. Originality/value – The paper brings together a number of themes in the wider literature and links them to current practice. It also uses a case study approach to exploring the implications for women, in cases of historical sexual abuse, of giving evidence in Court proceedings.

Fourth industrialization-oriented offsite construction: case study of an application to an irregular commercial building

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 2271-2286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sungkon Moon ◽  
Namhyuk Ham ◽  
Sungjin Kim ◽  
Lei Hou ◽  
Ju-Hyung Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autonomous System ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
System Development ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Commercial Building ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Robotics

PurposeThis study, a research project, aims to examine the distinct characteristics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with a focus on construction. Following this examination, the paper presents a field study to evaluate the impact of the 4IR on the construction process.Design/methodology/approachThe first half of this project is dedicated to defining the 4IR by reviewing existing literature. The other half of the project presents a case study to demonstrate the concept of the 4IR and measure the effect of its application. To validate the defined concept of the 4IR, the study focuses on the following: autonomous system for producing drawings and robotics in construction.FindingsThe intensive literature review revealed three unequivocal features of the 4IR: defined tasks, undefined tasks and improvement possibilities. The following case study showed that the incorporation of the three 4IR features resulted in improved productivity and efficiency during the construction of the podium for the Lotte World Tower. For example, the macro-based autonomous system achieved 5.52 shop drawings per hour, highlighting the potential impact of independent, autonomous machinery.Originality/valueThe originality of this project stems from its attempt to quantify the effectiveness of applying autonomous technologies to a practical project. While previous works in this field have focused on system development and improvement, this paper presents an autonomous system at work in an actual project, in which junior engineers were able to be entirely replaced. The system was successful in independently creating numerous required shop drawings. The value of this analysis is to generate scientific evidence to evaluate the efficacy of the adoption of 4IR-oriented technologies.

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