scholarly journals Admitting otherwise: Diversity work, contextuality and the future of anthropology

Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
David Mills
Keyword(s):  
Contextual Information ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
White Female ◽  
Widening Participation ◽  
Institutional History ◽  
University Admissions ◽  
Academic Cultures ◽  
Institutional Contexts ◽  
Definition Of

The difficult work of decolonizing UK anthropology teaches us important lessons about our field. Rethinking the curriculum may be the easy part. Making university admissions fairer is a harder task. The biggest challenge of all is transforming the institutional cultures and demographic profile of anthropology’s students and faculty. The Covid-19 pandemic showed that rapid change is possible: its aftermath is an opportunity for more radical rethinking of this diversity work in anthropology. Many UK universities currently use ‘contextual’ information about undergraduate applicants to make admissions ‘fairer’. Would a more self-reflective understanding of ‘contextuality’ include the institutional contexts of universities themselves? Most social anthropology departments are found in ‘Russell group’ and ‘Sutton-30’ universities. Their student populations are more likely to be able-bodied, white, female and middle class than those in other universities: these students have a disproportionate opportunity to access PhD research funding. The growth in postgraduate education also exacerbates these differences. This paper combines institutional history and student data to reconceputalise and broaden debates around ‘contextual admissions’. Acknowledging the institutional racism within UK universities, a more encompassing definition of ‘contextuality’ would allow a critical attention to the academic cultures that create barriers to widening participation, retention and progression to postgraduate study.

scholarly journals Examining and Fine-tuning the Selection of Glycan Compositions with GlyConnect Compozitor

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 1602-1618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thibault Robin ◽  
Julien Mariethoz ◽  
Frédérique Lisacek
Keyword(s):  
Search Engine ◽  
Posttranslational Modifications ◽  
Search Engines ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Contextual Information ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Web Interface ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Selection Of

A key point in achieving accurate intact glycopeptide identification is the definition of the glycan composition file that is used to match experimental with theoretical masses by a glycoproteomics search engine. At present, these files are mainly built from searching the literature and/or querying data sources focused on posttranslational modifications. Most glycoproteomics search engines include a default composition file that is readily used when processing MS data. We introduce here a glycan composition visualizing and comparative tool associated with the GlyConnect database and called GlyConnect Compozitor. It offers a web interface through which the database can be queried to bring out contextual information relative to a set of glycan compositions. The tool takes advantage of compositions being related to one another through shared monosaccharide counts and outputs interactive graphs summarizing information searched in the database. These results provide a guide for selecting or deselecting compositions in a file in order to reflect the context of a study as closely as possible. They also confirm the consistency of a set of compositions based on the content of the GlyConnect database. As part of the tool collection of the Glycomics@ExPASy initiative, Compozitor is hosted at https://glyconnect.expasy.org/compozitor/ where it can be run as a web application. It is also directly accessible from the GlyConnect database.

scholarly journals Five Case Studies of Governance in Tertiary Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-58
Author(s):  
Daniel Wallace Lang
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Governing Boards ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
College And University ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Institutional Contexts ◽  
Definition Of

Most studies of governance in tertiary education take as their points of reference colleges and universities, with few examining governance in organizations that deliver various other forms of tertiary education. These organizations often have governing boards, but the boards are not necessarily downsized versions of their college and university counterparts. Although some studies classify governing boards into different types, few offer a clear definition of such boards or explain how they actually function in institutional contexts other than colleges and universities. This study examines governance in five small, public, not-for-profit tertiary institutions, each with a board, to determine what the boards look like, how they perform, what is expected of them, and how they are similar to or different from other types of boards in colleges and universities.  

scholarly journals Permafrost Hydrology Research Domain: Process-Based Adjustment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikita Tananaev ◽  
Roman Teisserenc ◽  
Matvey Debolskiy
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Change ◽  
Arctic Region ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Linguistic Relativity ◽  
Water Migration ◽  
Soil Matrix ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Research Domain ◽  
The Arctic Region

Permafrost hydrology is an emerging discipline, attracting increasing attention as the Arctic region is undergoing rapid change. However, the research domain of this discipline had never been explicitly formulated. Both 'permafrost' and 'hydrology' yield differing meanings across languages and scientific domains, hence 'permafrost hydrology' serves as an example of linguistic relativity. The differing views of permafrost as either an ecosystem class or a geographical region, and hydrology as a discipline concerned with either landscapes or generic water bodies, maintain a language-specific touch in the definition of permafrost hydrology. From this point of view, the English and Russian usage of this term is explained. A universal process-based definition is further proposed, developed on a specific process assemblage, including (i) water table dynamics caused by migration of an upper aquitard through freeze–thaw processes; (ii) water migration in soil matrix, driven by phase transitions in the active layer; (iii) transient water storage in solid state in the subsurface compartment. This definition is shown to fill the niche in existing vocabulary, and other definitions from northern hydrology field are revisited.

scholarly journals The Improvement of a Tax Compliance Program: the Case of Mersin City

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 493
Author(s):  
Assoc. Prof. Dr. İhsan Erdem Sofraci ◽  
Gökben GÜNEY
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Compliance Program ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
High Level

As it known, postgraduate education contributes to the development of individuals who the community needs and have high level knowledge and skills, also it helps to manyindividuals to specialize and have a career. Many public institutions provide scholarships for the development of postgraduate education, also they provide Erasmus facility to them in Turkey. Postgraduate education prepares to individuals to the academic world by combining research methods lesson and on the use of SPSS with a course-based. Students who have completed the 10 lessons in the postgraduate education are starting their thesis studies with the form of a thesis proposal which must be given within the legal process. So we started to work about voluntary tax compliance that we have determined with our advisor after the thesis phase, we have combined it with the basic subjects of the tax ethics and tax consciousness in the Public Finance. The aim of this study is to examine the thesis study for the explain the mechanism of postgraduate education of Mersin University the study named “The Improvement of A Tax Compliance Program: A Case of Mersin City” which currently being carried out with BAP (Scientific Research Projects) support. In this study including that the definition of voluntary compliance, theoretical development and evaluation of successful country implementations. It aims to reach 400 people on the basis of Mersin City by following the quantitative research strategy. Survey method will be used for the collection of data and SPSS Statistics 20 for analyzing of data for empirical part of thesis.* This study was supported by the Research Fund of Mersin University in Turkey with Project Number 2017-1-TP2-2249.

scholarly journals Nem-konvencionális gyógymódok a háziorvos szemszögéből

2015 ◽  
Vol 156 (28) ◽  
pp. 1133-1139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sándor Árpád Soós ◽  
Ajándék Eőry ◽  
Ajándok Eőry ◽  
László Harsányi ◽  
László Kalabay
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Hungarian Academy ◽  
Care Physician ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Introduction: The patients initiate the use of complementary and alternative medicine and this often remains hidden from their primary care physician. Aim: To explore general practitioners’ knowledge and attitude towards complementary and alternative medicine, and study the need and appropriate forms of education, as well as ask their opinion on integration of alternative medicine into mainstream medicine. Method: A voluntary anonymous questionnaire was used on two conferences for general practitioners organized by the Family Medicine Department of Semmelweis University. Complementary and alternative medicine was defined by the definition of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and certified modalities were all listed. Results: 194 general practitioners answered the questionnaire (39.8% response rate). 14% of the responders had licence in at least one complementary and alternative medicine modalities, 45% used complementary and alternative medicine in their family in case of illnesses. It was the opinion of the majority (91.8%) that it was necessary to be familiar with every method used by their patients, however, 82.5% claimed not to have enough knowledge in complementary medicine. Graduate and postgraduate education in the field was thought to be necessary by 86% of the responders; increased odds for commitment in personal education was found among female general practitioners, less than 20 years professional experience and personal experience of alternative medicine. Conclusions: These data suggest that general practitioners would like to know more about complementary and alternative medicine modalities used by their patients. They consider education of medical professionals necessary and a special group is willing to undergo further education in the field. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(28), 1133–1139.

scholarly journals Permafrost Hydrology Research Domain: Process-Based Adjustment

Hydrology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Nikita Tananaev ◽  
Roman Teisserenc ◽  
Matvey Debolskiy
Keyword(s):  
Active Layer ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Arctic Region ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Surface Dynamics ◽  
Soil Matrix ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Research Domain ◽  
Permafrost Regions

Permafrost hydrology is an emerging discipline, attracting increasing attention as the Arctic region is undergoing rapid change. However, the research domain of this discipline had never been explicitly formulated. Both ‘permafrost’ and ‘hydrology’ yield differing meanings across languages and scientific domains; hence, ‘permafrost hydrology’ serves as an example of cognitive linguistic relativity. From this point of view, the English and Russian usages of this term are explained. The differing views of permafrost as either an ecosystem class or a geographical region, and hydrology as a discipline concerned with either landscapes or generic water bodies, maintain a language-specific touch of the research in this field. Responding to a current lack of a unified approach, we propose a universal process-based definition of permafrost hydrology, based on a specific process assemblage, specific to permafrost regions and including: (1) Unconfined groundwater surface dynamics related to the active layer development; (2) water migration in the soil matrix, driven by phase transitions in the freezing active layer; and (3) transient water storage in both surface and subsurface compartments, redistributing runoff on various time scales. This definition fills the gap in existing scientific vocabulary. Other definitions from the field are revisited and discussed. The future of permafrost hydrology research is discussed, where the most important results would emerge at the interface between permafrost hydrology, periglacial geomorphology, and geocryology.

Professional value and ethical self-regulation in the development of modern librarianship

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 1261-1280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joacim Hansson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ethical Codes ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Institutional Contexts ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to make a contribution to the theoretical understanding of documents and documentary agency in society through examples from a defined institutional and professional setting; and second, to create an understanding for the role of ethical codes in the process of defining and developing modern librarianship. Design/methodology/approach This study analyses the role of documentation carrying content of professional ethics in the formulation of modern librarianship. This is done through a series of example documents of various kinds, such as founding charters, peer handbooks and ethical codes systematically analysed through the use of document theory and theory on institutional change. Findings The findings of this study suggest that documents pronouncing ethical self-regulation within librarianship play a primarily legitimising role in situations where new types of libraries emerge or when libraries adapt to social change. The study proposes legitimacy as a key aspect of documentality, thus supplementing the established understanding of the concept. Originality/value This study is the first to analyse the role of ethical codes in libraries using document theory. It brings new knowledge to the role of ethical self-regulation in librarianship over time and in different institutional contexts. In suggesting a developed definition of documentality, it contributes to the theoretical understanding of the role of documents and documentation in institutions and in society at large.

The destination paradigm continuum revisited: DMOs serving as leadership networks

2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Hristov ◽  
Anita Zehrer
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Formal Structure ◽  
Widening Participation ◽  
Leadership Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Integrative Leadership ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Development Trajectories ◽  
The Way

Purpose – This paper aims to serve as an introduction to a rather under-researched field. It aims to provide a conceptual definition of destination management organisations (DMOs) serving as leadership networks in destinations drawing on what is to be called the DMO Leadership Cycle – a guiding framework integrating the perspectives of management, governance and leadership to influence destination development trajectories. Design/methodology/approach – A synthesis of the extant literature on destination management and governance, coupled with the latest academic contributions in destination leadership serves to uncover the existence of a gap in the way leadership is seen in the underpinned domain. DMOs are conceptualised and their role in serving as leadership networks in destinations is then critically discussed. Findings – Perspectives of destination management, governance and leadership and their interaction with one another is fundamental to DMOs serving as leadership networks. The paper provides justification for and indicative definition of contemporary DMOs serving as leadership networks in destinations. Research limitations/implications – The conceptual nature of this paper calls for empirical evidence where DMOs serving as leadership networks are further investigated in practice and across diverse political and economic contexts. Practical implications – This paper aims to shape destination leadership practice by introducing an alternative, yet inclusive approach to leadership focussing on collective orchestration in destinations undertaken by DMO networks. Social implications – The paper aims to trigger a discussion on the importance of all-encompassing and integrative leadership as a means for widening participation across diverse destination groups; to serve as an input into and ultimately – shape policy development. Originality/value – This discussion provides an alternative perspective to the way we see leadership in destinations. The paper argues that “impactful” leadership is rather embedded in a formal structure and distributed in nature.

Sex Differences in Female Teachers' Approval and Disapproval Behaviors as Related to Their Self-Definition of Sex-Role Type

1983 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 711-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph C. Bledsoe
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
White Female ◽  
Bem Sex Role Inventory ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Median Split ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
White Female Teachers

44 white female teachers were observed by two observers for six separate 20-min. periods for a total of 88 hr. The frequencies of approval and disapproval behaviors toward boys and girls were obtained. After observation, the Bem Sex-role Inventory was administered to the teachers, and four groups of 11 teachers each were classified by a median split-procedure as androgynous, masculine, feminine, and undifferentiated. As predicted, masculine teachers were more approving of boys' behavior, feminine teachers were more approving of girls' behavior and less approving of boys' behavior. In total observations, types of teacher did not differ, but when approval or disapproval was considered, there were significant differences according to pupils' sex and type of observation. Teachers' self-definition of sex-role type is likely to influence significantly their behavior toward middle-school boys and girls.

The intersection of interpersonal and self-directed violence among general adult, college student and sexually diverse samples

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J Cramer ◽  
Sarah L Desmarais ◽  
Kiersten L Johnson ◽  
Tess M Gemberling ◽  
Matt R Nobles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
White Male ◽  
White Female ◽  
Violent Victimization ◽  
Suicide Intervention ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Community Adult

Background: Suicide and interpersonal violence (i.e. victimization and perpetration) represent pressing public health problems, and yet remain mostly addressed as separate topics. Aims: To identify the (1) frequency and overlap of suicide and interpersonal violence and (2) characteristics differentiating subgroups of violence-related experiences. Methods: A health survey was completed by 2,175 respondents comprised of three groups: college students ( n = 702), adult members of a sexuality special interest organization ( n = 816) and a community adult sample ( n = 657). Latent class analysis was used to identify subgroups characterized by violence experiences; logistic regression was used to identify respondent characteristics differentiating subgroups. Results: Overall rates of violence perpetration were low; perpetration, victimization and self-directed violence all varied by sample. Adults with alternative sexual interests reported high rates of victimization and self-directed violence. Analyses indicated two subgroups: (1) victimization + self-directed violence and (2) self-directed violence only. The victimization + self-directed violence subgroup was characterized by older, White, female and sexual orientation minority persons. The self-directed violence subgroup was characterized by younger, non-White, male and straight counterparts engaging with more sexual partners and more frequent drug use. Conclusion: Findings support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition of suicide as self-directed violence. Suicide intervention and prevention should further account for the role of violent victimization by focusing on the joint conceptualization of self-directed and interpersonal violence. Additional prevention implications are discussed.

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