scholarly journals “Laudatio et Gratitude”. To Lester E. Embree, for his Worth as a Person, as a Leader and as a Phenomenologist

2021 ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Maria Luz Pintos Peñaranda
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Theory ◽  
Creative Intelligence ◽  
Real Practice ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Initial Entry ◽  
Key Questions

Insight into Lester Embree’s C.V. Recovery and recognition of his inner purpose with regard to his critical detachment from a particular orientation of phenomenology. Phenomenological theory only makes sense as prepa-ration for real practice. When did the view that we, the “soi disant” phenomenologists, are far from the genuine practice of phenomenology arise in Embree? And, who inspired him, apart from Husserl himself? These are key questions to understand unity and inner coherence in Embre’s C.V., and they meet two aims. The first one is to find the link between his initial entry in phenomenology and his critical stance, particularly evident in the last two decades of his life. The second one is to identify who could have been his guide and model‒apart from Husserl‒from the beginning of his life as phenomenologist until his last two decades, when he wrote his comments on pseudophenomenology. In any case, Embree has been a critical voice who compels us to think about the orientation we are giving to the phenomenology inherited from Husserl. He is therefore a brave and honest philosopher, full of great humanity. In addititon to these qualities, it is worth noting both his creative intelligence and foresight to see‒earlier than others‒the evolution followed by phenomenology until now and his valuable multidisciplinary contribution. Praise to Lester Embree.Mirada hacia el interior del C.V. de Lester Embree. Recuperación y reconocimiento de su propósito interno con respecto a su distanciamiento crítico hacia cierta orientación de la fenomenología. La teoría fenomenológica únicamente tiene sentido como preparación para una real práctica. ¿Cuándo emerge en Embree su consideración de que los “soi disant” fenomenólogos estamos alejados del verdadero ejercicio de la fenomenología? Y, ¿en quién se inspira él además de en Husserl? Estas preguntas son importantes para entender la unidad y coherencia internas en el C.V. de Embree y sirven para satisfacer dos objetivos. El primero es hallar un vínculo entre su entrada inicial en la fenomenología y su posicionamiento crítico manifiesto especialmente en las últimas dos décadas de su vida. El segundo objetivo es determinar quién pudo actuar para él —además de Husserl— como guía y modelo desde el comienzo de su vida de fenomenólogo hasta esas dos últimas de su vida en las que escribe sus comentarios sobre la pseudofenomenología. En todo caso, Embree es una voz crítica que nos fuerza a pensar acerca de la trayectoria que nosotros estamos dando a la fenomenología heredada de Husserl. Él es, así, un filósofo valiente y honesto y de una gran humanidad. Se unen a estas cualidades su gran inteligencia creativa y su sorprendente perspicacia para ver —antes que otros— la evolución que ha seguido la fenomenología hasta hoy y la valiosa contribución multidisciplinar actual. Alabanza a Lester Embree.

Developmental Cascades

2019 ◽  
pp. 100-122
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Oakes ◽  
David H. Rakison
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Developmental Science ◽  
Development Change ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Specific Learning ◽  
Infants And Young Children ◽  
Key Questions

This chapter describes in depth the developmental cascade framework. The authors argue that developmental scientists need to recognize how a documented change reflects or builds on other observed changes, involves mechanisms in the same and other domains, and is influenced by the specific learning infants and young children might have had, as well as their genetic make-up. Thus, it is proposed that developmental cascades underpin every aspect of development change from walking to talking to playing to thinking. In this chapter, the authors suggests that the developmental cascade approach allows scientists to gain insight into the key questions of developmental science that have largely remained unsolved and raises new questions that developmentalists should be asking about change. The focus, the authors argue, should not be about when change occurs but rather on how change is the result of a multitude of factors across a range of levels and systems in the developing child.

scholarly journals Autophagosome biogenesis: From membrane growth to closure

2020 ◽  
Vol 219 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Melia ◽  
Alf H. Lystad ◽  
Anne Simonsen
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Membrane Vesicle ◽  
Double Membrane ◽  
The Core ◽  
Membrane Modeling ◽  
Membrane Growth ◽  
Initial Discovery ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Key Questions

Autophagosome biogenesis involves de novo formation of a membrane that elongates to sequester cytoplasmic cargo and closes to form a double-membrane vesicle (an autophagosome). This process has remained enigmatic since its initial discovery >50 yr ago, but our understanding of the mechanisms involved in autophagosome biogenesis has increased substantially during the last 20 yr. Several key questions do remain open, however, including, What determines the site of autophagosome nucleation? What is the origin and lipid composition of the autophagosome membrane? How is cargo sequestration regulated under nonselective and selective types of autophagy? This review provides key insight into the core molecular mechanisms underlying autophagosome biogenesis, with a specific emphasis on membrane modeling events, and highlights recent conceptual advances in the field.

scholarly journals A strategic look at how to extend your digital footprint

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve North ◽  
John Jason Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Digital Footprint ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
Digital Strategy ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Key Questions

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the key strategic questions that need to be considered when evaluating whether or not to extend a company’s reach across multiple digital platforms. Design/methodology/approach – The viewpoint presented in this paper reflects both the practical experience of conceiving, launching and implementing a multi-platform digital strategy, combined with an academic insight into branding and strategic resource allocation and management. Findings – Before extending the digital footprint, executives need to consider several key questions that will impact on the relative success of their digital strategy. Practical implications – A digital strategy that extends a company’s reach across multiple platforms needs to be considered in terms of delivering against corporate- and business-level strategy to be effective. Originality/value – This paper presents a unique combination of practical experience fused with academic knowledge on the key questions that should be considered to successfully design and implement a multi-platform digital strategy.

Insights on Peritoneal Dialysis in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 16-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Wilkie ◽  
Simon Davies
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Patient Support ◽  
Patient Support Program ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Key Questions

The series of papers that are included in this China Supplement to Peritoneal Dialysis International chart peritoneal dialysis (PD) research over the last several years in that country, provide detailed analysis of a large de-identified dataset from the Baxter Patient Support Program, and include 2 papers that describe clinical experiences relevant to the local context. These studies present a fascinating insight into the practice of PD in China, adding considerably to the sum of worldwide PD experience. China presents important opportunities for clinical research to answer key questions relevant to our therapy.

scholarly journals Behaviour, biology, and evolution of vocal learning in bats

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja C. Vernes ◽  
Gerald S. Wilkinson
Keyword(s):  
Vocal Tract ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Vocal Learning ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Current State ◽  
Evolution Of Speech ◽  
Multiple Levels ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Key Questions

SummaryThe comparative approach can provide insight into the evolution of human speech, language, and social communication by studying relevant traits in animal systems. Bats are emerging as a model system with great potential to shed light on these processes given their learned vocalisations, close social interactions, and mammalian brains and physiology. A recent framework outlined the multiple levels of investigation needed to understand vocal learning across a broad range of non-human species including cetaceans, pinnipeds, elephants, birds and bats. Herein we apply this framework to the current state of the art in bat research. This encompasses our understanding of the abilities bats have displayed for vocal learning, what is known about the timing and social structure needed for such learning, and current knowledge about the prevalence of the trait across the order. It also addresses the biology (vocal tract morphology, neurobiology, and genetics) and phylogenetics of this trait. We conclude by highlighting some key questions that should be answered to advance our understanding of the biological encoding and evolution of speech and spoken communication.

The quality movement from six perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J. Miller ◽  
Robert J. Duesing ◽  
Christopher M. Lowery ◽  
Andrew T. Sumner
Keyword(s):  
Business Analytics ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Quality Movement ◽  
Future Demands ◽  
Personal Philosophy ◽  
Lean Supply Chain ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Key Questions

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the quality movement in the framework of an organizing taxonomy model from six perspectives: global trend, national mandate, industry trend, organizational strategy, operational strategy, and personal philosophy. Design/methodology/approach The authors use the organizing taxonomy model to analyze the quality movement from each of the six perspectives in terms utilizing a diverse range of key questions, characteristics, and issues which must be addressed. Findings The analysis shows that viewing the quality movement from these various perspectives can help practitioners in developing an understanding of the quality movement not only from a historical standpoint, but also in terms of current requirements and future demands. This can also benefit quality management researchers in terms of organizing the focus of their research on the various perspectives. The organizing taxonomy model can also be used to assess other phenomena such as lean, supply chain management, knowledge management, and business analytics which are similarly impacting organizations across all industries and throughout the world. Originality/value The paper presents a fresh look at the quality movement from a range of perspectives and provides insight into an organized method of assessing major movements that continue to impact businesses globally.

scholarly journals Atmosphere and Religion: The Phenomenology of Hermann Schmitz and the Possibility for a Comparative Study of Religion

2016 ◽  
pp. 89-98
Author(s):  
Shinji Kajitani
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Theory ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Religious Movements ◽  
Folk Religion ◽  
New Religious Movements ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Folk Culture ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Religious Aspects ◽  
Insight Into

[full article, abstract in English; abstract in Lithuanian] On the basis of his phenomenological theory of body and emotion, and especially his concept of emotion as atmosphere, Hermann Schmitz (1928–) defines religion as “behavior derived from affectedness by the divine,” i.e., communication with a powerful atmosphere overwhelming human beings. This definition enables us to explore religion in a broader context, such as dwelling, daily practice, rituals, architecture, art, etc. From this perspective, religion cannot be confined to the fields of theory, practice, institution, or convention but covers a much richer field in life. On the other hand, this view means that our daily existence is more profoundly related to the religious. This makes it understandable why new religious movements appear repeatedly, and why social phenomena appear that are not called religions but have some religious aspects even in a modern, secularized society. In this way, the theory of atmosphere can give us insight into the general necessity of the religious for human existence in each culture. Schmitz’s phenomenology of religion has, therefore, its advantage in the analysis of folk religion, which is rooted more deeply in folk culture and such of its aspects as customs, festivals, and folklore. This article will address some characteristics of Japanese folk religion and then compare monotheism with polytheism.

scholarly journals Juvenile Corrections in the Era of Reform: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (7) ◽  
pp. 1763-1786 ◽  
Author(s):  
jub Sankofa ◽  
Alexandra Cox ◽  
Jamie J. Fader ◽  
Michelle Inderbitzin ◽  
Laura S. Abrams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Juvenile Corrections ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Youth Offenders ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Reform Strategies ◽  
Synthesis Methodology ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Key Questions

In this article, the authors synthesize knowledge from select qualitative studies examining rehabilitation-oriented juvenile residential corrections and aftercare programs. Using meta-synthesis methodology, the authors extracted and coded content from 10 research studies conducted by five authors across criminology, sociology, and social welfare disciplines. The total number of published works based on those studies analyzed was 18. Collectively, these studies offer insight into three major components of the juvenile correctional experience: therapeutic treatment and evidence-based practices, the shaping of identities and masculinities, and preparation for reentry. This analysis is particularly important as the United States is currently in an era of reform during which policymakers are increasingly espousing the benefits of rehabilitation for youth offenders over punishment. These studies took place before, during, and after this era of reform, and yet, the findings are surprisingly consistent over time, raising key questions about the effectiveness of the reform strategies.

scholarly journals Implications for equity and diversity of increasing international student numbers in European universities: Policies and practice in four national contexts

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jani Haapakoski ◽  
Karen Pashby
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
International Student ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Policy Practice ◽  
European Universities ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Key Questions

This paper examines the main rationales for and possible implications of the policy of increasing international student numbers in higher education (HE). Drawing on critical discourse analysis, we map key themes emerging from two sets of data—university strategy documents and interviews with staff—collected at eight universities in four national contexts in Europe as a part of a larger project focused on ethical internationalism in HE. In our analysis of the data, we apply social cartographic mapping to consider overlapping, competing and absent discourses related to the push to increase international student numbers by using a heuristic developed in the larger project. We found the imperative to increase international student numbers to be largely driven by economic rationales across different national contexts, reflective of a corporatization trend. Where more civic rationales are presented, these discourses are ultimately framed and mediated by neoliberalism. The findings contribute insight into the complicated discursive terrain of internationalising HE. The mapping makes visible what can be taken for granted or is left unexamined. It serves as a jumping-off point for reflection on the policy, practice and research of internationalisation in HE, promoting the formulation of key questions around the assumed benefits and ethics of internationalisation.

TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE FACTORS INCORPORATED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET VALUATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Farah Hanna Mohd Rohaizad ◽  
Ezdihar Hamzah ◽  
Hariati Abdullah Hashim ◽  
Azizah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Asset Valuation ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Real Practice ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
High Building ◽  
Insight Into

Infrastructure asset requires high building capacity for its operations. Its functions are also linked to other infrastructures. In this light, an asset’s uniqueness in its design, operations, stakeholders’ interest, and business growth affects its overall value. Therefore, valuation is a critical component of infrastructure assets. This is because specific components incorporate the approaches for valuing assets. This paper highlights the valuation method for infrastructure assets and identifies the tangible and intangible perspectives incorporated in infrastructure asset valuation. Thus, each tangible and intangible perspective were investigated and critically detailed in this paper. Identifying the tangible and intangible components in an asset is essential because it will affect the valuation methods that will be used to value the asset. Then, it will also be affected on the final value of the asset. The research findings are derived from a critical review of literature on tangible and intangible assets. This study adopted the qualitative approach, where a series of in-depth interviews were conducted with experts to get an insight into how these tangible and intangible perspectives influence asset valuation. This paper will enrich the current body of knowledge and benefit practitioners who could apply the study’s output to real practice.

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