scholarly journals Influencers and Major Themes in a Gifted Education Community of Practice on Twitter

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Morris Miller ◽  
Jennifer Jolly ◽  
Jacqueline Latz ◽  
Kelsi Listman
Keyword(s):  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Gifted Education ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
False Information ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Education Community ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Online Sources ◽  
Insight Into

Twitter is a valuable resource for research because of its potential to provide insight into public opinions as well as identify whom are the most influential sources of information. However, false information spreads easily on Twitter and parents often trust online sources even when those ideas run counter to the information from professionals (Külhaş Çelik et al., 2019). Convergent mixed methods exploratory analysis was used to evaluate the discourse on Twitter regarding gifted education. The results of the quantitative analysis of the matrix of connections using NodeXL Pro indicate that gifted education Twitter is a cohesive network and that the top influencers are organizations and educational consultants. The qualitative analyses suggest that gifted education professionals and parents engage in Twitter in similar ways to what has been described in past research: to share interesting articles and videos, to discuss current issues, promote one’s ideas, and seek opportunities.

scholarly journals Informācijas avotu aizsardzība – žurnālista tiesības vai pienākums?

2021 ◽  
pp. 88-96
Author(s):  
Linda Bīriņa ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
False Information ◽  
Legal Requirements ◽  
Duty To Protect ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Confidential Sources

International law provides strong protection to journalists enabling them to refuse to divulge their confidential sources of information. However, there may be situations when a journalist is willing to expose the name of a confidential informant who had tried to manipulate the journalist by passing on false information. The article strives to determine whether protection of sources from journalist’s perspective is an absolute duty or it is a right that the journalist can choose to enforce depending on the particular situation. The author provides an insight into different approaches of ethical and legal requirements related to journalist’s right and duty to protect sources and concludes that an absolute duty should be avoided.

scholarly journals EVALUATING THE TRUSTWORTHINESS OF ONLINE SOURCES: ASSESSMENT FOR STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmine Anabel Panjaitan
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Political Campaigns ◽  
The Internet ◽  
False Information ◽  
Political News ◽  
Education Group ◽  
American Students ◽  
The World ◽  
Online Sources ◽  
Insight Into

In 2019’s presidential election in Indonesia, the Internet was flooded by unverified and contradicting claims, which only blurred the lines between fact, opinion, and straight-out hoax. This research investigates how an educated group (college students) evaluates online sources in the context of Indonesia’s political campaigns. An assessment was designed for the students to judge the credibility of five political news articles appearing online in April 2019, the election month. The framework used was inspired by similar assessments conducted by the Stanford History Education Group, researchers who study digital literacy among American students. For this research, fifty students from five faculties in Universitas Indonesia identified false information on the Internet and explained how they recognized it. Their explanations were then classified into three: Mastery, Emerging, and Beginning. The results show that, by and large, the students could recognize sources containing false information. However, only a small percentage provided logical reasoning on Mastery level. It is hoped that the findings give insight into how the students assess online sources and complement other similar works that investigate hoax and political campaigns in other parts of the world.

‘My devil womb’: Patients’ perspectives on, and understanding of, endometriosis: An observational cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 228402652110340
Author(s):  
Nadine Chilton ◽  
Sarah van Oudtshoorn ◽  
Jennifer Pontré ◽  
Krishnan Karthigasu ◽  
Bernadette McElhinney
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Online Sources ◽  
Insight Into

Objective: To gain insight into patients’ understanding of endometriosis, utilised sources of information on endometriosis and perceptions of available treatment options. Design: Observational cross-sectional study. Setting: Data were collected from an outpatient specialist endometriosis clinic within a tertiary hospital. Participants: New patients referred with symptoms suggestive of endometriosis. Methods: A paper based questionnaire was completed by new patients on their first presentation to the clinic. Main outcome measures: Patient understanding of symptoms and causes of endometriosis, types and expectations of treatment, and sources of information utilised by patients in researching endometriosis. Results: Approximately half of all included patients were unsure of the aetiology of endometriosis. Patients who relied on information from specialist gynaecologists were more optimistic about the outcome of surgical treatment, while those who relied on general practitioners were more optimistic about the outcome of medical treatment, when compared to those who sought information from online sources. Conclusions: Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating condition, yet there is limited data available regarding both the sources of information that patients’ access, and their perceptions of the disease. Given the high proportion of patients in our study who lacked knowledge of endometriosis, and the negative correlation between the use of social media for information and perception of treatment, there is a clear need for improved access to evidence-based resources for patient education.

“It’s healthy because it’s natural.” Perceptions of “clean” eating among U.S. adolescents and emerging adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suman Ambwani ◽  
Gina Sellinger ◽  
Kelsey Rose ◽  
Tracy Richmond ◽  
Kendrin Sonneville
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Eating Disorder Prevention ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Willingness To Adopt ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Online Sources ◽  
Disorder Prevention ◽  
Whole Foods

Definitions for the culturally trendy “clean” eating phenomenon vary: whereas some characterize it as natural and healthy, others adopt more restrictive, moralizing, and affectively-laden definitions that may reflect disordered eating. We examined levels of familiarity with “clean” eating, sources of information, and perceptions of this dietary trend among a large, diverse sample of U.S. adolescents and emerging adults recruited from the National MyVoice Text Message Cohort (N = 1266; ages 14-24 years). Participants answered five questions assessing knowledge of “clean” eating, definitions, perceived healthiness vs. harm, and willingness to adopt “clean” eating, and responses were coded by three trained researchers. Results indicate that 55% of respondents had previously heard of “clean” eating, most commonly through social media, other online sources, and peers. Definitions were heterogeneous, with 40% offering “non-processed” or “whole foods” and 13% noting “non-GMO” or “organic” components. Few respondents (0.6%) expressed outright skepticism about “clean” eating, but many (30%) identified dietary avoidance and restriction as part of the definition. Overall, 71% characterized “clean” eating as a healthy approach, whereas 6% flagged it as “unhealthy” and 18% noted elements of both healthfulness and harm; 41% reported they “probably would” try “clean” eating themselves. Present findings highlight high levels of awareness and positive attitudes toward “clean” eating among young people in the U.S., with little recognition of the potential risks of dietary restriction. Further research could clarify potential risks of “clean” eating and related dietary trends and thus inform strategies for eating disorder prevention.

An analysis of the forfeiture regime under the anti-money laundering law

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aspalella A. Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Money Laundering ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Court Cases ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Terrorism Financing ◽  
Bona Fide ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose This paper aims to analyze the forfeiture regime under the Malaysian anti-money laundering law. Apart from discussing the relevant provisions, several court cases also were examined to identify the problems which arise in the implementation of such a powerful forfeiture regime. Design/methodology/approach This paper mainly relies on statutes and court cases as its primary sources of information. It is supported by secondary data to justify the analysis. This paper also used analytical descriptive approach to analyze relevant forfeiture provisions from statutes and to examine current court cases regarding the implementation of the forfeiture regime. Findings The Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) provides comprehensive procedures for the forfeiture of criminal proceeds. Any limitations of the previous statutory legislations have been addressed, and more importantly, the AMLATFPUAA introduces more powerful and innovative measures that can facilitate the recovery of illegal proceeds from money laundering and any other serious crimes. The AMLATFPUAA also provides avenue for the bona fide third parties to contest the forfeiture order. However, it appears that such right is not easy to be enforced. Originality/value This paper provides an analysis of the forfeiture regime under Malaysian anti-money laundering laws. It is hoped that the content of this paper can provide some insight into this particular area for enforcement authorities, practitioners, academics, policymakers and legal advisers not only in Malaysia but also elsewhere. The findings of this paper also expose any weakness or lacunae in the aspects of application and implementation of the forfeiture regime. Thus, more effective and workable legal solution especially on the issue of civil forfeiture of criminal assets could be considered for further accomplishment.

FITNESS CLUBS FACING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (specjalny) ◽  
pp. 159-172
Author(s):  
Marcin Komańda
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
The State ◽  
Electronic Business ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Fitness Clubs ◽  
Fitness Industry ◽  
Model Components ◽  
Financial Issues ◽  
Insight Into

The establishment of the state of epidemic in Poland in March 2020 caused significant difficulties in accessing certain services or a total ban on their rendering. The fitness industry faced the inability to provide activity. This extraordinary situation forced entities in the fitness industry (including fitness clubs) to face a number of challenges related to surviving the closing period. These include, first of all, financial issues, the development of electronic business model components, as well as thinking about the conditions of running business after lifting the ban. The aim of the paper is to analyse the actions taken by the Polish fitness clubs during the lockdown period (13/03/2020-06/06/2020) caused by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). It covers recognizing the thinking of these clubs about the possibilities of acting despite these restrictions, as well as immediately after lifting restrictions on the service activities of this industry. The method of analysing the situation of the industry was based on two sources of information: a review of the literature and industry reports on the situation before the lockdown and media information presenting its state during the lockdown. The combination of information from both sources gave a unique insight into the justifications of the activities announced and undertaken by the Polish fitness club industry.

scholarly journals Creating an Infrastructure Education Community of Practice

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Parker ◽  
Carol Haden ◽  
Steven Hart ◽  
Michael Thompson ◽  
Matthew Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Education Community

scholarly journals Current Situation and Prospects of Evidence-Based Medicine in Russia Assessed by Physicians and Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-143
Author(s):  
Natalia A. Vyatkina
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Medicine ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Pharmaceutical Companies ◽  
Criminal Prosecution ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Critical Situation ◽  
Based Medicine ◽  
Insight Into

The term "evidence-based medicine" is being increasingly used by various sources of information today, and becomes a discussion subject of professional communities and ordinary citizens. Apart from a brief insight into the origin and development of evidence-based medicine in the world and in Russia, the article deals with the anthropological analysis of the attitudes of the modern Russian physicians and patients towards both the understanding of the term and the current status, prospects and possible risks of the development of this discipline in our country. The views of respondents about the role of pharmaceutical companies, the state and the balance between the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and individual cases are considered. The article presents the arguments of patients about whether there is still a "physician blessed by God" and whether it is important for them that the person who they address for help works in the paradigm of evidence-based medicine. Physicians question whether healing itself is still an art, or evidence-based medicine has finally turned it into a business and well-organized mechanism, which could protect them from criminal prosecution in a critical situation.

What's so improper about fractions? Prescriptivism and language socialization at Math Corps

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
STEPHEN CHRISOMALIS
Keyword(s):  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Language Ideology ◽  
Language Socialization ◽  
Linguistic Anthropology ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Anthropological Perspective ◽  
Education Community ◽  
American Students

AbstractMathematical prescriptivism is a language ideology found in school mathematics that uses a discourse of rationality to proscribe language forms perceived as illogical or inefficient. The present study is based on a three-year ethnographic investigation of Math Corps, a community of practice in Detroit, Michigan, in which prescriptive language in the classroom is used both to highlight beneficial algorithms and to build social solidarity. Although motivated by the analogy with English orthographic reform, prescriptivism at Math Corps avoids potentially harmful criticism of community members of the sort often experienced by African American students. A playful linguistic frame, the prescriptive melodrama, highlights valued prescriptions, thereby enculturating students into the locally preferred register, the ‘Math Corps way’, which encompasses social, moral, linguistic, and mathematical practices and norms. A sociolinguistic and anthropological perspective on prescriptivism within communities of practice highlights positive alternatives to the universalizing prescriptions found in other English contexts. (Prescriptivism, language ideology, mathematics education, community of practice, Math Corps, linguistic anthropology, language socialization)*

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