Guest Editorial

It is with great anticipation and excitement that we launch the first edition of the Irish Journal of Paramedicine. The Irish College of Paramedics (ICoP) are sincerely grateful to the Editor, Mr. Alan Batt, for this initiative and for his invitation to participate in this, the first Irish journal for national and international pre-hospital practitioners. The Irish College of Paramedics, like our regulatory body the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), has identified research in pre-hospital care as a central and important objective. In furthering our role as a professional body ICoP believe research by pre-hospital practitioners is essential to developing the profession. Like many other healthcare professions, paramedicine needs to develop a culture of research to contribute to the improvements in guidelines, culture, ethics and practice so as to impact positively on our patients whilst promoting this evolving profession.Research in the pre-hospital arena is sparse and there is an immediate need to contribute to this important field. This past decade has seen some improvement in the amount of reputable journals focused on pre-hospital care exclusively and these are very much welcomed. Indeed these journals, to their credit, encourage submissions from paramedics and other pre-hospital practitioners, students and related faculty.The Australasian Journal of Paramedicine has really set the standard and paramedic profession has benefitted from their innovative approach to publishing. This model allows contributions from those practitioners interested in publishing, some for the first time. The net benefit is a varied and interesting cross section of literature from many core and peripheral fields of paramedicine.The Irish Journal of Paramedicine will have a similar ethos and I know the entire approach has the ability to contribute positively to our profession. The fact too that this journal is ‘open access’ will also allow for minimal restriction of articles and maximum exposure to authors. I am honoured to be part of the editorial team whilst amazed at the international mix of experience in this team.I hope the launch of the Irish Journal of Paramedicine will encourage all those members of our community interested in publishing to contribute through direct submission and that we all support this outstanding initiative.A journal dedicated to promoting and advancing the science of pre-hospital care and all things related, has the full support of the Irish College of Paramedics. We are delighted to make the Irish Journal of Paramedicine the official journal of the Irish College of Paramedics and we wish Alan and the entire team all the very best.Thank you Alan.Shane Knox PhD MSc HDip AssocCIPD Cert.Mgt MCParaPresident of the Irish College of Paramedics

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Welcome to the Irish Journal of Paramedicine

Irish Journal of Paramedicine ◽

10.32378/ijp.v1i1.23 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Alan M Batt

Keyword(s):

Irish Journal ◽

Prehospital Care ◽

First Responders ◽

Prehospital Emergency Care ◽

Care Providers ◽

High Quality ◽

Irish College ◽

Wide Range ◽

Clinical Resource

Welcome to the first issue of the Irish Journal of Paramedicine (IJP). It gives me great pleasure to launch this journal, a first for Irish paramedics, and pre-hospital care in Ireland. I am also honoured to announce that the IJP has been adopted as the official journal of the Irish College of Paramedics, the professional body for prehospital emergency care practitioners in Ireland. A newly emerging profession, paramedicine is now poised at a crossroads. Previously alluded to with colleagues from around the globe, the role of the paramedic is one that is rapidly evolving, and yet paramedicine as a discipline has yet to figure out where it belongs.(1) Are we public safety professionals, first responders or healthcare professionals? Williams has previously stated that the road less travelled requires the paramedic profession to pursue identity as a healthcare profession and not as emergency responders, EMS workers, or ambulance drivers, which we are so commonly identified as.(2)Initiatives within Ireland such as the Centre for Prehospital Research national research agenda, the move to higher education for paramedics in University College Dublin and the University of Limerick, and the publication of high-quality peer-reviewed research, undertaken for paramedics, led by paramedics, and published in paramedicine journals are key components in this pursuit of professionalism. It is our hope that the Irish Journal of Paramedicine will play its part as a vehicle in this endeavour.It is important however to point out that the Irish Journal of Paramedicine is not exclusively for paramedics. Within Ireland, and around the world, there are many other prehospital care providers, including community responders, volunteer first responders, EMT practitioners, nurses, physicians and others who deliver high quality patient care and are as committed to their personal and professional development as any paramedic. This journal is for the entire prehospital care community, within Ireland and abroad.On behalf of the editorial board and the executive of the Irish College of Paramedics, I would like to outline our vision for this journal. We aim to deliver a high quality, freely accessible, peer-reviewed journal that will help to further the professionalisation of paramedicine and prehospital care provision both in Ireland and internationally.Our aim is to provide you with access to research, reviews, appraisals, clinical updates, case reports and opinions that will help you to provide the best quality service – whether you are a student, clinician, educator, manager or researcher. We aim to present a wide range of topics relating to clinical practice, professional issues, role development, education and training, policy and service delivery, thereby representing all aspects of paramedicine and prehospital care.Our editorial board consists of respected academics, researchers, clinicians and educators from Ireland and abroad who are committed to furthering the cause of paramedicine, and encouraging its future development of professional standing. I am indebted to them for the time they gave so freely in helping to establish this journal.We strongly encourage you to submit articles, reports, letters and other contributions to the journal. It is also our vision to publish abstracts of research activity undertaken by Irish prehospital care providers and practitioners, which has been presented at various conferences and scientific meetings, such as the EMS Gathering, and Irish College of Paramedics Scientific Days to name but two.Remember this is your journal and it will be as successful as you want it to be. This journal has been a long time in the making, and we look forward to helping it to develop into a true academic and clinical resource along with your assistance. Thank you.Alan M. BattEditor Source of support/funding: None.Conflict of interest: AB is Editor of the IJP.Provenance and review: Commissioned, not peer-reviewed.References1. Morton J, Kloepping K, Buick J, Todd J, Batt A. The evolution of the paramedic. Can Paramed. 2015;38(5).2. Williams B, Onsman A, Brown T. Is the Australian Paramedic Discipline a Full Profession ? J Emerg Prim Heal Care. 2010;8(1):3.How to cite this article: Batt AM. Welcome to the Irish Journal of Paramedicine (Editorial). Irish Journal of Paramedicine, 2016; 1(1).This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/</a>),which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work and any attributes thereof are properly cited, are distributed under the same licence, and that the work is not used for commercial purposes. Content copyright remains with the authors, who grant the IJP a licence to reuse and distribute.

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Auditing the Auditors: An Indian Perspective

International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting ◽

10.5296/ijafr.v8i4.13920 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 384

Author(s):

Anil Kumar

Keyword(s):

Financial Reporting ◽

Self Regulation ◽

The Other ◽

Regulatory Body ◽

Professional Body ◽

Independent Review ◽

The Difference ◽

The Government ◽

Chartered Accountants ◽

Indian Perspective

Setting up of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) in India as an independent regulator to audit the auditors has renewed a debate on ‘peer review’ and ‘independent review’. While the global practice is that of an independent oversight over the auditors, the professional body of auditors in India- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is opposed to the move of the government to appoint a regulator over auditors. This paper examines the perception of auditors and other stakeholders in India on the mechanism of auditing the auditors. The study finds that all stakeholders including practicing public accountants believe that the present state of auditing is not satisfactory in India. The difference in perception is on the setting up of the independent authority (NFRA) to audit the auditors. While the chartered accountants in India believe that self-regulation over the auditors through the existing mechanism may be made more effective, the other stakeholders overwhelmingly support the quasi-regulatory body for independent review of audit service.

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Editorial Vol.1

Siddhajyoti Interdisciplinary Journal ◽

10.3126/sij.v1i0.34920 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

Author(s):

Hari Prasad Pokhrel

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Local Community ◽

Research Management ◽

Dark Side ◽

Editorial Team ◽

Official Journal ◽

Examination System ◽

Research Activities ◽

Interdisciplinary Journal

Siddajyoti Education Campus (SJEC) is a community campus located at Kamalamai Municipality-5, Phosretar, a rural area of Sindhuli district. The campus is affiliated with Tribhuvan University, and managed by the local community envisioning to stand as one of the leading academic institutions in the country for quality education and promoting research activities. It follows the rules, regulations, guidelines, curriculum, examination system, and other academic norms of Tribhuvan University. The campus enrolls and provides support to the students of rural areas in this region particularly Chhori (daughters) and Buhari (daughters-in-law). Since research is to create new knowledge and to use the existing bodies of knowledge in a new and creative ways so as to generate new concepts, methodologies and understandings, SJEC believes on developing research culture for effective, meaningful and productive classroom instruction in this ever-changing world. Apprehending this reality SJEC has established Research Management Cell (RMC) with the support of University Grants Commission (UGC). RMC has been launching research oriented trainings, workshops, seminars, course refresher trainings, capacity development trainings to develop professional skills of teachers as well as students. RMC also supports teachers for doing mini researches, and students for thesis writing. SJEC believes that delivering lecture and providing the same old notes culture has been failure in our context. Therefore, RMC decided to publish research-based academic journal, Siddhajyoti Interdisciplinary Journal (SIJ), an official journal of SJEC. It aims to encourage teachers to read, write and share their researches and ideas among teachers, trainers, researchers, policy makers, and practitioners of interdisciplinary subjects (Education, Curriculum, Psychology, EPM, English, Nepali, Mathematics, Social, Population, Economics, Health and physical Education etc.) in the academic world through publication. In this first volume of Siddhajyoti Interdisciplinary Journal (SIJ), we have included 15 articles by following rigorous peer review and editing process. This volume includes the articles of novice scholars of Nepal from English, Health, Economics, Nepali, Education and Mathematics backgrounds. In the article from Nepali discipline Dr. Jibalal Basyal explores the contemporary issues of writing Nepali poem, Surendra Bam, Heramba Raj Bastola, Ramesh Bhattrai, Krishna Prasad Subedi and Jhagindra Raj Dhakal analyse and synthesise the ideas of professional development of language teacher, role of teaching materials in multilingual class, self evaluation practice in instruction development, different aspects of origin of language and various types and ways of reading, respectively. In English Nani Babu Ghimire explores the responsibilities and expectation of the teachers of community campus for their professional development, Man Bahadur Jora talks about the burning issue of English Medium Instruction regarding ethnics groups' parents believe on it, Dipak Tamang attempted to justify the language policy in Nepal concerning on multilingual practice in family, and Sakun Kumar Joshi discusses about linguistic intelligences at basic level learners in Nepal. Likewise, Keshar Bahadur Kunwar argues on foreign direct investment and economic growth of Nepal, Yam Prasad Pandeya looks into parental factors and their effects on students' learning in mathematics, Sapana Adhikari investigates struggle of Tamang children in achieving elementary education, Shanti Devi Rai explains Suptulung as indigenous knowledge of Kirat Rai people in Nepal. Exploring the issue of Health education Kosh Bilash Bagale avers about menstruation as still dark side of the society in 21th century in Nepal. We are very confident that these articles will be instrumental in guiding the coming generations of multidisciplinary practitioners of Nepal. We make call to all valuable readers to contribute by writing for the upcoming issues, reading articles and writing comments as well as bringing changes in your profession. Let's try our hand not only in the classroom but also in strengthening our academic development through this publication. We express our gratitude to all authors for their valuable contributions. Our sincere gratitude goes to all reviewers, who supported the Editorial Team throughout the process. We are equally grateful to Campus Management Committee of SJEC and RMC for their continuous support. We are also thankful to the designer, Prakhar Sindhuliya for the elegant design. Happy reading!

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iNURSING JOURNAL - Manual for Authors: The step-by-step instructions guide

10.52457/qprz4666 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Alirio Martinho Belchior ◽

Carlos Mascarenhas ◽

Maha Othman ◽

Marília Rua ◽

Mari Takashima ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Sciences ◽

Editorial Team ◽

Official Journal ◽

Double Blind ◽

Team Members ◽

Team Meetings ◽

Clinic Management ◽

International Nursing ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

International Knowledge

The iNursing Journal (iNJ) is the official journal of the International Nursing School (INS) and intends to disseminate the evidence-based nursing and health care, contributing to the advancement of relevant knowledge in the fields of clinic, management, education, research, advice, as well as to support decisions in public policies. The iNJ is an international journal that intends to receive proposals for publication from over the world, defending cultural diversity, as well as a diversity of contexts and of theoretical-methodological approaches that inform professionals, users, and political stakeholders for their decision-making. The articles published in iNJ must make clear their international knowledge translation and show a critical-reflective, scientific, theoretical and culturally sensitive approach. Although iNJ is mainly dedicated to research in nursing and health sciences, there are no restrictions on articles’ authorship, if they fit the requirements and format of the iNJ. In fact, the iNJ addresses and welcomes articles in health sciences and nursing. The journal publishes randomized trials, observational studies, qualitative research, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, among others. All articles submitted will be subject to double-blind peer review. The iNJ has an Editorial Team headed by the Editor-in-Chief that additionally has the assistance of the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Team Members, and Reviewers. The Editorial Team in addition, is supported by an Office Administrator. Members of the Editorial Team meet regularly to evaluate the iNJ progress and to discuss overall goals. The frequency of the Editorial Team meetings varies and depends on the specific needs of the journal. In the following sections, we start to explain the Article Submission Guidelines, including the rules, bibliographic reference standards and article submission process. Followed by the Article Preparation section, that incorporates the different documents that must be submitted, including the Author consent and terms agreement that must be duly read, fulfilled and signed, and also give examples of checklists that can be used to prepare your article for submission. Finally, we present the iNJ Ethics Statement, Duties and Policies.

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From the Editorial Team

Microbiology Australia ◽

10.1071/ma18033 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 66

Author(s):

Ian Macreadie

Keyword(s):

Editorial Team ◽

Official Journal ◽

Australian Society ◽

Csiro Publishing

Microbiology Australia, the official journal of the Australian Society for Microbiology, works towards publishing content that is of interest and benefit to ASM members. It does this with contributions and feedback from members, through its Editorial Board, which meets five times each year (usually by teleconference), and through support from CSIRO Publishing. Articles in the thematic issues are usually solicited via Guest Editors who are knowledgeable in the particular topic of the issue. The aim is produce topical informative articles that are readable by the ASM audience who have very broad interests.

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Technology, Cost Shift Hospital Care to Home

Clinical Endocrinology News ◽

10.1016/s1558-0164(11)70157-2 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 48

Author(s):

M. ALEXANDER OTTO

Keyword(s):

Hospital Care ◽

Cost Shift

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Inhalation of corticosteroids after hospital care for respiratory syncytial virus infection diminishes development of asthma in infants

Acta Paediatrica ◽

10.1080/08035250119321 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 90 (3) ◽

pp. 260-263

Author(s):

B. Hesselmar, S. Adolfsson

Keyword(s):

Respiratory Syncytial Virus ◽

Virus Infection ◽

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection ◽

Hospital Care ◽

Syncytial Virus

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Small Group Research in Europe

European Psychologist ◽

10.1027//1016-9040.7.4.265 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 265-274 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Francisco Gil Rodríguez ◽

Carlos María Alcover de la Hera

Keyword(s):

Social Psychology ◽

Work Teams ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Spanish History ◽

Organizational Contexts ◽

Scarce Resources ◽

Long Period ◽

Group Research ◽

Important Field ◽

Scientific Results

After a long period of scarce resources and a long delay in new scientific results suffered as a consequence of recent Spanish history, research concerning groups has experienced a rapid development over the last 15 years of the 20th century—the result of the late but then clear institutionalization of psychology into university structure. Although most research has been carried out at the very heart of social psychology and along the traditional lines of the field, a significant growth in the study of groups and work teams in organizational contexts can now be highlighted, coinciding with the tendency detected internationally during the last years. Beyond the normalization of group research in Spain, it is necessary to point out its excessive dependency in both theory and methodology on models and tools elaborated throughout North America and Europe. The present review closes with the proposal of creating a European formative curriculum for group psychologists in order to unify and promote research within this active and important field of psychology.

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