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2. UMA ANÁLISE CRÍTICA DO DISCUSSION PAPER: PRINCIPLES OF DISCLOSURE DO INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (IASB).
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Regina Klein, Carla
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DISCLOSURE ,DISCLOSURE in accounting ,ACCOUNTING standards ,FINANCIAL statements ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
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- 2023
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3. Papers d'Art. Contenidos de la sección Estudios e Investigación.
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Espuny Aguiló, Joaquim
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CRITICAL analysis , *ART criticism , *SOCIAL context , *AESTHETICS , *ART colleges , *CULTURE - Abstract
Contemporary artistic practices were provided with a space for reflection and the creation of opinion in the galleries of the Fundació Espais and in the pages of its art magazine, Papers d'Art. A group of independent voices of multidisciplinary artistic production was made audible thanks to this publication that provided a critique which forged dynamic connections between artistic meaning and social and cultural contexts. This paper highlights a shift in meaning of the conception of contemporary art as a key element in intellectual culture, including politics, philosophy, science and other creative formats such as music and literature. Based on an analysis of the critical awareness of the various contributors to the magazine and on the historiographic study of certain aesthetic and symbolic questions, a review of the articles published in the Studies and Research section is detailed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
4. Sawing the branch of near‐death experience research: A critical analysis of Parnia et al.'s paper.
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Evrard, Renaud, Pratte, Erika, and Rabeyron, Thomas
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NEAR-death experiences , *CRITICAL analysis , *SAWING , *PHENOMENOLOGY , *CONSCIOUSNESS - Abstract
In their recent paper, Parnia and colleagues propose a new label for the near‐death experience (NDE): recalled experience of death. They claimed NDEs are "authentic" only when an objective danger is present and that authentic NDEs have a proven core phenomenology. We consider that these claims are insufficiently supported by empirical data. NDEs appear as a continuum of heterogeneous experiences of consciousness precipitated by the disjunction of processes usually combined in normal mental activity. The "core phenomenology" of NDEs is also opened to several criticisms. Closeness to "real" death does not appear to be a decisive criterion for characterizing NDEs. The author's adhesion to Raymond Moody's NDE model produces a biased partition of this field of research that is unable to provide the basis for a consensus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. Unethical Peer Review.
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Sangster, Alan
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HISTORY of accounting ,CRITICAL analysis ,LOGICAL fallacies - Abstract
This paper calls for greater ethical standards in the peer review process. Critical analysis through the lens of the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers is performed on two reviews received on different versions of a paper from two different journals. Both are relentlessly negative. Neither is executed ethically. No justifiable significant criticism is evident. Both appear influenced by confirmation bias. One is characterized by apparent misreading of both the paper and the reviewer's sources, plus failure to check criticism was valid. The rhetorical style of the other diminishes clarity, introduces ambiguity, and bewilders. It conveys overwhelming negativity with no supporting substance. This paper is the first to contribute to this theme in both the accounting and the accounting history literature. It is hoped it will encourage reviewers to be ethical, that it results in unethical reviews being more readily detected, and authors being better equipped to address reviewer comments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Developing EFL Students' Multimodal Communicative Competence Through Lady Whistledown's Society Papers: A Teaching Proposal.
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Rubio-López, Beatriz P.
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COMMUNICATIVE competence ,ENGLISH as a foreign language ,STUDENT development ,CRITICAL analysis ,STUDENTS - Abstract
Copyright of Profile: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development is the property of Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Ciencias Humanas and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
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7. A critical analysis of respondent quotes used as titles of qualitative research papers that are published in peer-reviewed journals.
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Parkin, Stephen and Kimergård, Andreas
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QUALITATIVE research ,CRITICAL analysis ,ELECTRONIC journals ,AUTHORSHIP ,SCHOLARLY periodicals ,PERIODICAL publishing - Abstract
The use of respondent quotes to headline qualitative research papers is a popular literary device found in many academic journals. This practice has increased over the last four decades and now appears normalised within qualitative research writing. This article provides a critical analysis of this trend in academic writing and concomitant publishing. Content and framework analyses of 40 papers employing this literary device to summarise the respective studies identified (i) a lack of methodological rigor, (ii) incomplete analysis, (iii) an overall mis-representation of the wider qualitative dataset, and (iv) possible investigator bias associated with using respondent quotes as titles of qualitative research papers. This article questions the credibility of purposely selecting a single experience that reduces the wider collective experience into one deterministic statement. This article contends that such practice is antithetical to the principles of qualitative research. Recommendations are provided to better monitor this practice throughout the academy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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8. Tracing the Provenance of Urbanist Ideals: A Critical Analysis of The Quito Papers.
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Lawton, Philip
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URBANIZATION ,MODERN movement (Architecture) ,PRIVATIZATION ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
In this essay, I undertake a critical analysis of the UN‐Habitat publication, The Quito Papers. I begin by unpacking the representation within The Quito Papers of the Charter of Athens of 1941 as an outcome of CIAM IV in 1933. Here, the ways in which the authors centralize the Charter of Athens within their critique of contemporary urbanization is critically analysed. Ultimately, I argue that what emerges is a simplification of the complex intertwining of urbanization and urbanist ideals. Based on this, I situate what is presented in The Quito Papers as alternative imaginaries—centred largely on European ideals of urbanism—within the context of urban change since the 1970s. This includes a discussion of the manner in which these ideals are promoted within urbanist discourse, including the role of the authors themselves in their engagement with UN‐Habitat. Finally, I situate some of the arguments contained in The Quito Papers within current debates in urban theory. I contend that the relationship between processes of urbanization and the ideals of modernist urbanism are more genealogical than direct. Furthermore, I argue that it is through this relationship that broader power dynamics and their resultant inequalities can be further examined and challenged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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9. CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE PAPER BY SWEATMAN, M. B. AND D. TSIKRITSIS, "DECODING GÖBEKLI TEPE WITH ARCHAEOASTRONOMY: WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?".
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Burley, Paul D.
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ARCHAEOASTRONOMY ,ASTRONOMY ,CRITICAL analysis - Published
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10. Writing the literature review for empirical papers.
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Nakano, Davi and Muniz Jr., Jorge
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LITERATURE reviews ,CRITICAL analysis ,META-analysis - Abstract
Paper aims: The purpose of the paper is to offer guidance regarding how to write a Literature Review for empirical papers, that provides adequate background and convincing support. The literature review plays the fundamental role of unveiling the theory, or theories, that underpin the paper argument, sets its limits, and defines and clarifies the main concepts that will be used in the empirical sections of the text. Originality: Most papers and books focus on literature review as full articles (systematic reviews, meta analyses and critical analyses) or dissertation, chapters, this paper is focused on literature review for an empirical article. Research method: It is a theoretical essay. Main findings: The paper summarizes the main steps for performing a literature review and guides how to organize the analyzed literature. Implications for theory and practice: Well-crafted literature reviews are the cornerstone of good papers, and this paper offers some guidance on how to write good reviews for empirical papers, and, as a consequence, to produce better quality texts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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11. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF FREIGHT RAILROADS: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND GUIDELINE PROPOSAL.
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Bicalho Carvalhaes, Bernardo, Luiz Calmon, João, Rodrigues Vieira, Darli, and Soares Bravo, Alencar
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PRODUCT life cycle assessment ,CRITICAL analysis ,DISCLOSURE ,RESEARCH personnel ,RAILROAD freight service - Abstract
Copyright of Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering / Revista Brasileira de Engenharia de Produção is the property of Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
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12. Comprehensive overview and critical perspective on the analytical techniques applied to aflatoxin determination – A review paper.
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Magdalena Pisoschi, Aurelia, Iordache, Florin, Stanca, Loredana, Ionescu Petcu, Adriana, Purdoiu, Letitia, Ionut Geicu, Ovidiu, Bilteanu, Liviu, and Iren Serban, Andreea
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AFLATOXINS , *FLUORESCENCE polarization immunoassay , *MASS spectrometry , *METABOLITES , *CRITICAL analysis , *LIQUID-liquid extraction - Abstract
[Display omitted] • Aflatoxins represent highly toxic secondary metabolites of fungi. • Sample preparation relies on liquid–liquid or solid-phase extraction. • Chromatographic methods ensure advanced purification of analytes. • Optical methods, mass spectrometry and electrochemical techniques are used for detection. • Sensitivity, selectivity, time, procedure complexity, influence the choice of the method. Aflatoxins represent secondary metabolites of fungi, being characterized by a high degree of toxicity. They are classed as poisonous mycotoxins, hence the interest in the control of their level. 20 fungal metabolites compose the class of aflatoxins, that structurally derive from difuranocoumarin. Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus are the main species producing fungal metabolites in cereals, peanuts and animal feeds. Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2, M1 and M2 are the most often encountered. Sample preparation techniques are crucial steps in aflatoxin analysis: they rely on liquid–liquid extraction or solid-phase extraction. Chromatographic methods ensure separation, advanced purification of analytes, which are subsequently quantified through detection techniques. The latter encompass optical methods, mass spectrometry and electroassay. Many analytical methods like ELISA, fluorescence polarization immunoassay, lateral flow immunoassay or PCR impart selectivity by using biorecognition elements: enzymes, antibodies or a DNA sequence. Given the high toxicity and presence of aflatoxins in food and agricultural products, their determination is an essential element in food safety. The analysis method is chosen according to the nature of the sample (type of matrix), the available equipment, the concentration range in which the toxin's level is placed, sensitivity and detection limit, precision, selectivity, required analysis time, personnel training. The present paper provides a comprehensive view, and critically compares the performances of aflatoxin analysis methods, encompassing extraction, separation and detection techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. Comments on the paper “Critical remarks on the Italian assessment exercise”, Journal of Informetrics, 11 (2017) and pp. 337–357.
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Benedetto, Sergio, Checchi, Daniele, Graziosi, Andrea, and Malgarini, Marco
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STATISTICAL methods in information science ,CRITICAL analysis ,SCIENTIFIC knowledge ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,SCIENTIFIC community - Published
- 2017
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14. A Critical Analysis of Scientific Productivity of the "Robotics" Research in India during 2009-2018.
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Gaud, Nutan
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CRITICAL analysis ,ROBOTICS ,CONFERENCE papers ,COMPUTER science ,GROWTH rate ,CITATION indexes ,KEYWORDS - Abstract
This paper describes results of a scientometric study of "Robotics" research publications during the period of 10 years i.e. (2009-2018). The raw data was collected from leading citation database i.e. Scopus. The study examines and analysis various scientometrics parameter and after the analysis it has been found that the out of total 4325 research paper, the highest documents were published in 2018 i.e. 791 (18.29%) while the minimum 134 (3.1%) of research papers were found in the year 2009 and the annual growth rate of publications was in fluctuating trends. The maximum (1.23) relative growth rate was found in 2010; the highest doubling time (3.43) was recorded in 2018; the maximum papers were written by more than three authors i.e. 1657 research papers. The average degree of author's collaborations was (0.93). Krishna, K.M. was the most productive author with (51) research papers contribution. Out of a total 16670 citations, 2718 citations were recorded in 2010 and a total 4325 publications, 2704 (62.52%) of records were conference paper. The highest publications came from computer science subject and the highest publications were published in ACM international conference proceeding series while the maximum 2508 'Robotics keyword was used by the authors during the period of study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
15. Rebuttal to the letter to the editors regarding Van Berlo et al. (2022) paper titled "10% Body weight (gain) change as criterion for the maximum tolerated dose: A critical analysis".
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van Berlo, Damiën, Woutersen, Marjolijn, Muller, Andre, Pronk, Marja, Vriend, Jelle, and Hakkert, Betty
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BODY weight , *CRITICAL analysis - Published
- 2023
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16. Highly cited educational technology journal articles: a descriptive and critical analysis.
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Mertala, Pekka, Moens, Eleni, and Teräs, Marko
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EDUCATIONAL technology ,PERIODICAL articles ,CRITICAL analysis ,CRITICAL thinking ,RESEARCH personnel ,ELECTRONIC journals - Abstract
Citations are valuable capital in the academy as the number of citations is the most frequently used indicator in evaluating the quality of papers, journals, researchers, and universities. Thus, the characteristics of highly cited articles (HCA) have become a common research topic but the approach has been mainly descriptive with no profound critical reflection of what kind of research is cited, where the research is from, where the research is published, and what do these things mean for edtech research. This paper contributes to this need by providing a descriptive and critical analysis of 200 highly cited articles from 10 edtech journals. To summarize the key findings, a 'typical' edtech HCA is a Western-based review article or quantitative research paper reporting positive findings from higher education, published in a high-impact factor general edtech journal by a major publisher. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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17. Cloud manufacturing architecture: a critical analysis of its development, characteristics and future agenda to support its adoption.
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Lim, Ming K., Xiong, Weiqing, and Wang, Chao
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CRITICAL analysis ,SUSTAINABLE development ,ARCHITECTURAL design ,CONFERENCE papers ,MANUFACTURING industries ,CLOUD computing ,GREEN technology - Abstract
Purpose: In the last decade, cloud manufacturing (CMfg) has attracted considerable attention from academia and industry worldwide. It is widely accepted that the design and analysis of cloud manufacturing architecture (CMfg-A) are the basis for developing and applying CMfg systems. However, in existing studies, analysis of the status, development process and internal characteristics of CMfg-A is lacking, hindering an understanding of the research hotspots and development trends of CMfg-A. Meanwhile, effective guidance is lacking on the construction of superior CMfg-As. The purpose of this paper is to review the relevant research on CMfg-A via identification of the main layers, elements, relationships, structure and functions of CMfg-A to provide valuable information to scholars and practitioners for further research on key CMfg-A technologies and the construction of CMfg systems with superior performance. Design/methodology/approach: This study systematically reviews the relevant research on CMfg-A across transformation process to internal characteristics by integrating quantitative and qualitative methods. First, the split and reorganization method is used to recognize the main layers of CMfg-A. Then, the transformation process of six main layers is analysed through retrospective analysis, and the similarities and differences in CMfg-A are obtained. Subsequently, based on systematic theory, the elements, relationships, structure and functions of CMfg-A are inductively studied. A 3D printing architecture design case is conducted to discuss the weakness of the previous architecture and demonstrate how to improve it. Finally, the primary current trends and future opportunities are presented. Findings: By analyzing the transformation process of CMfg-A, this study finds that CMfg-A resources are developing from tangible resources into intangible resources and intelligent resources. CMfg-A technology is developing from traditional cloud computing-based technology towards advanced manufacturing technology, and CMfg-A application scope is gradually expanding from traditional manufacturing industry to emerging manufacturing industry. In addition, by analyzing the elements, relationships, structure and functions of CMfg-A, this study finds that CMfg-A is undergoing a new generation of transformation, with trends of integrated development, intelligent development, innovative development and green development. Case study shows that the analysis of the development trend and internal characteristics of the architecture facilitates the design of a more effective architecture. Research limitations/implications: This paper predominantly focuses on journal articles and some key conference papers published in English and Chinese. The reason for considering Chinese articles is that CMfg was proposed by the Chinese and a lot of Chinese CMfg-A articles have been published in recent years. CMfg is suitable for the development of China's manufacturing industry because of China's intelligent manufacturing environment. It is believed that this research has reached a reliable comprehensiveness that can help scholars and practitioners establish new research directions and evaluate their work in CMfg-A. Originality/value: Prior studies ignore the identification and analysis of development process and internal characteristics for the current development of CMfg-A, including the main layers identification of different CMfg-As and the transformation process analysis of these main layers, and in-depth analysis of the inner essence of CMfg-A (such as its elements, relationships, structure and functions). This study addresses these limitations and provides a comprehensive literature review. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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18. A Critical Perspective Over Whether and How to Acknowledge the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Qualitative Studies.
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Christou, Prokopis A.
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,CRITICAL analysis ,QUALITATIVE research ,EDUCATION ethics ,COGNITIVE development - Abstract
There has been a rise in scepticism regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in qualitative research tasks such as critical reviews, conceptualization, thematic and content analysis, and potentially theory development. Concerns have been raised over the possibility that researchers intentionally avoid discussing or even mentioning the use of AI in their studies for a variety of reasons, including the "fear" of criticism and rejection of their papers. The purpose of this paper, which is guided by critical perspective principles, is to examine the controversy surrounding the appropriate recognition of AI in theoretical discussions and qualitative research, including conceptual, critical reviews, empirical, and other types of studies of qualitative nature. Prior to a discussion of how to acknowledge the use of AI, the significance of notions of acknowledgment and academic integrity in the context of research are discussed. As the author of this paper, I acknowledge and document the use of both AI and the researcher's cognitive skills in the development of this theoretical critical perspective study through a four-phase process, while giving directions of when and how to acknowledge the use of AI in qualitative studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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19. Addressing Managerial Loss Aversion for the Corporate Value Creation Process: A Critical Analysis of the Literature and Preliminary Approaches.
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Camilli, Riccardo, Mechelli, Alessandro, Stefanoni, Alessandra, and Rossi, Fabrizio
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LOSS aversion ,VALUE creation ,BUSINESS losses ,CRITICAL analysis ,AUDITING ,SUPPLY & demand ,SOCIAL responsibility of business - Abstract
To date, the studies on managerial loss aversion have produced contradictory findings, making it impossible to: (i) identify the ultimate impact of managerial loss aversion on the value that organisations create for themselves and for their stakeholders, and (ii) mitigate the effect of managerial loss aversion to improve corporate value creation. With the aim of filling this gap, the authors of this paper first performed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), resulting in 65 relevant papers. The 65 papers were then analysed through a Thematic Analysis (TA), which was aimed at isolating and revising the single effects of managerial loss aversion on the corporate value creation process. Once it became clear when and how managerial loss aversion leads to negative impacts on corporate value creation (such as suboptimal investments in corporate social responsibility, short-term-oriented budget expenditures, illegal corporate conduct in favourable contexts, and low demand for audit quality), a novel theoretical framework was built. This framework proposes some preliminary approaches to mitigate these detrimental effects. In particular, future empirical research may operationalise potential debiasing strategies, derived from critical analysis of the literature, to reduce managerial loss aversion in different business settings, thereby improving corporate value creation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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20. Sociology as the foundation of leisure studies: A critical analysis.
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Carr, Neil and Carr, Sarah
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CRITICAL analysis ,SOCIOLOGY ,LEISURE ,PUBLISHED articles ,DATA analysis - Abstract
Copyright of Society & Leisure / Loisir & Société is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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21. Rebuttal to the letter to the editors regarding Van Berlo et al. (2022) paper titled "10% body weight (gain) change as criterion for the maximum tolerated dose: A critical analysis".
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Berlo, Damiën van, Woutersen, Marjolijn, Muller, Andre, Pronk, Marja, Vriend, Jelle, and Hakkert, Betty
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BODY weight , *CRITICAL analysis - Published
- 2023
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22. COVID-19 and the administrative concepts neglected: reflections for leaders to enhance organizational development
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Anholon, Rosley, Silva, Dirceu, Souza Pinto, Jefferson, Rampasso, Izabela Simon, Domingos, Maria L.C., and Dias, Janice H.O.
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- 2021
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23. How to Make a Respectful Impact in Ser e a Respectful Impact in Service to Underser o Underserved Communities Before, During and After the Paper Gets Published.
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Connolly, Amy J., Zaza, Sam, and Annabi, Hala
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SOCIAL integration ,GRANTS (Money) ,CRITICAL analysis ,SYSTEM dynamics ,QUALITY of service - Abstract
As social inclusion researchers, we study underserved populations because we want to raise their voices and highlight critical needs within specific communities. However, if our professional need to publish or perish takes precedence, we risk causing more harm than good. From an ethical standpoint, we want to avoid approaching any community from a savior lens or an objective uninvolved observer. This 90-minute PDS, organized and presented by SIG Social Inclusion, will provide practical and meaningful guidance about how to approach SI research within underserved communities and how to positively impacts the people and systems who are the subjects of our research. This PDS will highlight tools and techniques that SI researchers have used to build research projects with underserved communities that jointly contributed to meaningful solutions. Participating SI researchers will be encouraged to share tips, tricks, and lessons learned from their work. This PDS will interest researchers new to social inclusion research as well as provide an audience to hear ideas from those currently doing this type of work. This session will be particularly relevant to anyone pursuing grants in the United States, who may be struggling with articulating the broader impacts of their research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
24. Advancements in Rumor Detection Research Based on Bibliometrics and S-curve Technology Evolution Theory.
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Zhao, Jianbo, Liu, Huailiang, Zhang, Shanzhuang, Qi, Yanwei, Dong, Haiping, Zhang, Xiaojin, and Zhang, Weili
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BIBLIOMETRICS ,SOCIAL media ,CRITICAL analysis ,SOCIAL order - Abstract
With the rapid development of social media, new opportunities have been provided for the generation and dissemination of online rumors, making systematic study of rumor detection of great significance for the control and governance of internet rumors. Addressing the limitations of past review studies on rumor detection which were characterized by a single perspective, reliance on subjective judgment, and lack of technological evolution theory, this paper reviews 983 rumor detection articles in the SCI-EXPANDED, SSCI, CPCI-S, CPCI-SSH, CCR-EXPANDED, and IC databases of the Web of Science. Utilizing Citespace and VOSviewer for visual analysis of the articles, and adopting bibliometric theories like network analysis and topic evolution analysis, this study identifies core research groups in the field of rumor detection based on author collaboration network and institution collaboration network. Through high-frequency keyword clustering graph and keyword co-occurrence graph, the study unveils topic associations and cluster structures among keywords, explicates research hotspots in the field of rumor detection, and conducts a fine-grained critical comparative analysis. According to keyword time graph, keyword bursts table, and trends in the number of publications in hot technology fields, combined with the S-curve technology evolution theory, the study discerns the life cycle and research trends of technologies in the rumor detection field. Compared to existing literature reviews, this paper is the first to propose integrating bibliometrics and S-curve technology evolution theory to reveal the state of relevant technologies and research frontiers. Plain Language Summary: A Review and Analysis of Rumor Detection Research There are many rumors on social media, which can mislead the public and disrupt the social order. How to detect rumors is an important research problem. Rumor detection can help control the spread and diffusion of rumors, and reduce their negative impact on the public and society. This article reviews and analyzes the research on rumor detection, using a combination of bibliometrics and S-curve technology evolution theory, and summarizes the research status, hotspots and trends of rumor detection. It finds that the research on rumor detection mainly has five aspects: rumor detection based on machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, multimodal fusion and trust network. These aspects have their own advantages, challenges and improvements. The technologies used are in different stages of maturity and have different development potentials. The most promising ones are multimodal fusion and trust network, which can extract more rich and effective rumor features, and enhance the effect and credibility of rumor detection. This article provides a new perspective and method for the research on rumor detection, and helps researchers better understand and predict the technical status and research frontier of rumor detection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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25. Critical perspectives on GVC theory: uncovering GVC resilience through non-lead power.
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Suder, Gabriele, Meng, Bo, and Yuning, Gao
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GLOBAL value chains ,LABOR mobility ,CRITICAL analysis ,LITERATURE reviews ,ELASTICITY (Economics) ,SOCIAL impact ,SUPERIOR-subordinate relationship - Abstract
Purpose: In international business (IB), the discussion of COVID-19-related global value chain (GVC) models driving resilience has taken momentum since May 2020. The purpose of this study is to uncover insights that the pandemic provided as a unique research opportunity, holistically, revealing the significant role of non-lead firms in GVC outcomes and resilience. This allows to extend theory as the authors critically identify impact criteria and assess interdependence and valence, thus progressing the traditional (pre-pandemic) IB view of GVC governance and orchestration. Design/methodology/approach: This study opts for an integrative review to help create a much-needed extension of IB theory by means of a critical perspective on GVC theory. The authors examine the extant body of IB literature as the relevant stock of collective IB knowledge prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, uncovering contributions – with a focus on the role of non-lead firms in orchestration and resilience – that allows to clarify what was not evident pre-pandemic. With this, the authors move the theory from its efficiency focus to a better recognition of the interdependencies of power and profit outcomes stemming from asymmetries of interrelationships. By design, the authors focus on the unique research period of the pandemic and orchestration complexities along the development of configurational arguments beyond simple correlations (Fiss, 2011), revealing key dependencies as key themes. The authors highlight further research avenues following Snyder (2019) that are called upon to strengthen that understanding and that helps extend theory. Findings: This research provides a critical perspective on the application of the traditional IB views for GVC governance (designed for efficiency, cost and proximity to markets with pre-dominance for just in time), which has shifted during the pandemic to accommodate for adaptation and adjustment to resilience and just in case considerations. The holistic review reveals not only the key country- and multinational enterprise (MNE)-dependencies with residual impact determining the balance between just-in-time and just-in-case. Also, the authors advance the understanding of the (un)balance of the traditional GVC – focused on just-in-case rather than just-in-time through a lead and non-lead GVC participation and power lens yet rarely observed. The authors find that governance should not be construed as "management" such that it resolves into decisions undertaken in lead firms for execution in subordinate GVC participants. Autonomy allows to subsidiary units by MNE lead firms and/or exercised by (mainly, innovative) non-subsidiary GVC participant firms, is uncovered as a key driver in this. Greater delegation capacity appears to help provide resilience to loss in profit, with a recognition that there may be a dynamic trade-off between power and profit. In addition, the authors are able to identify correlations with innovation, demand elasticity, digital uptake, investment and other, that the authors trust will set the scene for additional research deepening and extending the findings. Research limitations/implications: Integrative literature reviews include a problem formulation (i.e. that is limited to published topics around an emerging theme) and are hence very focused in nature and approach. This applies to this paper. Data analysis in this method is not typically using statistical methods in contrast to meta-analyses. Also, the authors limit the sample to a relatively short time period with 33 publications analysed, purposefully focusing on the most prompt and "acute" insights into GVCs during the pandemic. Practical implications: The traditional GVC governance model is designed for efficiency, cost and proximity to markets with pre-dominance for just in time. The authors reveal dependencies that are instrumental to better understand lead and non-lead interaction and relative autonomy, with a focus on residual impact determining the balance between just-in-time and just-in-case that, if in the sought equilibrium and agile, can allow alignment with context and this resilience. This paper specifically provides practical insights and visualization that highlights stages/"ripple" effects and their impact and the questions to ask as stakeholders look for GVC resilience. This includes, int.al., firms and their role as strategic agents, prompting participants through the learnings from exogenous shock to realign their strategies, redistributed manufacturing of production across subsidiary and non-subsidiary non-lead firms, greater competition and hence power for suppliers leveraging resilience and innovation, greater understanding of localization and regionalization of production of essential supplies, interaction with governments, and of investment impacts abroad especially to secure GVC participation. Social implications: The insights provided through this extension of theory with its literature review reveal the importance of aligning IB research into GVCs to factors that became visible through alternative or unusual settings, as they have the power to reveal the limitations of traditional views. In this case, a mainly efficiency-led, just-in-time focused GVC governance model is reviewed through the literature that emanated during the pandemic, with a critical perspective, which helped uncover and underline the complexities and evolution of GVC governance, providing fundamental support to solutioning the continuing global supply chain challenges that started as a result of the pandemic and are yet again accelerated by the Ukraine and Middle Eastern wars and its impact with, int.al., concerns over possible severe global food, labour/migration and resources crises. IB holds a social responsibility to help identify critical challenges from the disciplinary perspective and help advance resilience for social benefit. Originality/value: This paper supports the original IB theory development by extending GVC theory into the lead – non-lead dynamics that may, under certain conditions, provide a "Resilience wall" for GVCs. The value created through insights stemming from a unique period of time for GVC is significant. It allows us thus also to pave the way to an emerging and critical research adaption looking into equilibrium, nuancing demand elasticity, better understanding trade and investment impacts along GVCs and more. By examining views on the sources of pandemic risks in a possibly unique setting, the authors offer added value from extant IB research insights by combining them, revealing the importance for GVCs to investigate not only key dependencies between the exogenous shock, i.e. context, and the impacts assessed through this literature but to further use their inherent value to create a framework for further conceptualization and extension of the traditional IB view on GVC governance. This work illustrates the urgency and importance for IB to take a timely and possibly more critical approach to the investigation of governance models that have, to date, shown some significant limitations. 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26. A critical analysis on the triple bottom line of sustainable manufacturing: key findings and implications.
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Yip, Wai Sze, Zhou, HongTing, and To, Suet
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CRITICAL analysis ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,SOCIAL status ,CLUSTER analysis (Statistics) ,SOCIAL influence - Abstract
Because of the environmental consequences of manufacturing activities, the general public, industry, and academia are becoming more aware of sustainable manufacturing (SM), which incorporates environmentally friendly manufacturing processes while emphasizing overall triple bottom line (TBL) performance in manufacturing. This article employs various text mining techniques and bibliometric analysis including cluster analysis, Pearson coefficient and research landscape to conduct an extensive investigation on SM with a focus on the TBL, in which the research content of SM with the TBL is reviewed and discussed systematically from a wide angle and with reduced bias. In this study, three new indicators about the ratios of the number of scientific papers between social, environmental, and economic dimensions of SM are devised to show the weight and level of importance of dimensions in SM, covering scientific papers from 30 years. The findings from this study indicate that the influential power of SM varies across the three dimensions, with a particular emphasis on the social dimension of SM from various countries, implying a current state of imbalance status in TBL for SM, at the same time, the economic and environmental dimensions share similar research topics and academic emphasis in SM. Based on these findings, recommendations based on sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) are made to increase the social influence of SM. This article firstly reveals the individual status of the social dimension and the situation of unbalanced TBL in SM, providing sustainable suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of SM and achieving balanced TBL regarding the SDGs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Comments on the paper "Two-step in-situ hydrothermal synthesis of nanosheet-constructed porous MnMoS4 arrays on 3D Ni foam as a binder-free electrode in high performance supercapacitors".
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Srinivasan, Bikshandarkoil R. and Porob, Digamber G.
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ELECTRODE performance , *HYDROTHERMAL synthesis , *SUPERCAPACITORS , *COLLOIDS , *FOAM , *CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
The authors of the title paper [ Colloids and Surfaces A 606 (2020) 125456] reported to have hydrothermally synthesized nanosheet-constructed porous MnMoS 4 arrays on 3D Ni foam as a binder-free electrode in high performance supercapacitors. A critical analysis of the reported results viz. X-ray powder pattern and the elemental composition reveals that the electrode material is not MnMoS 4 as it contains substantial oxygen in addition to less Mo content than Mn. In this letter to the Editor, many points of criticism concerning the hydrothermal synthesis and interpretation of the experimental data are described to prove that MnMoS 4 (I) is a dubious material. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. THE CHALLENGE OF TEACHING SPANISH L1 AS PLURICENTRIC LANGUAGE FROM A CRITICAL LINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVE.
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García, María López
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SPANISH language ,CRITICAL analysis ,LANGUAGE policy ,LINGUISTIC context ,TEACHING methods ,ELECTRONIC textbooks ,CHILD abuse - Abstract
Copyright of Borealis: An International Journal of Hispanic Linguistics is the property of Nordic Council for Reindeer Husbandry Research and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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29. A comparative study of VR CAD modelling tools for design.
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Kukreja, Aman, Cox, Christopher Michael Jason, Gopsill, James, and Snider, Chris
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COMPARATIVE studies ,VIRTUAL reality ,COMPUTER-aided design ,ENGINEERING design ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
With recent advancements in Virtual reality (VR), 3D design in VR has gained significant interest from both academia and industries. However, the development of these VR CAD tools is either skewed towards the creative industry or simply mimicking conventional CAD. This paper presents three different tools, analyzes them, and compares their capabilities over various performance parameters. The paper finally suggests where these tools can be used in the design process and some critical pathways for developing VR-based CAD modeling software for practical use in the engineering design industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Shame cues: detecting shame in disguise and playing with new perspectives to inform the design process.
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Trondsen, June Kyong
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DESIGNERS ,DESIGN research ,LITERATURE reviews ,DESIGN ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
This paper describes the creation of a tool named Shame Cues, a card deck consisting of 64 cards describing sociocultural concepts related to shame. The tool arose as an experiment to articulate an entanglement of diverse shame discourses into something relevant for designers. Building on the experience of using Shame Cues, the paper discusses how Shame Cues can support exploring the role of shame as given implicitly, through cultural manifestations, and in a practical sense, and how such an investigative lens can inform designers with more critical perspectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. From Innovation to Standardization—A Century of Rolling Bearing Life Formula.
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Lazović, Tatjana, Marinković, Aleksandar, Atanasovska, Ivana, Sedak, Miloš, and Stojanović, Blaža
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SERVICE life ,ROLLER bearings ,DYNAMIC loads ,PROBABILITY theory ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
This review paper is an homage to Arvid Palmgren's pioneering paper on rolling bearing service life to highlight its relevance a century later. It follows the evolution of bearing service life theory from Palmgren's fundamental research to the contemporary international standard ISO 281. Palmgren's theory, based on the previously published papers of Stribeck and Hertz, laid the basis for the later development of bearing service life assessment methodology. Based on the Weibull theory of probability of damage, Lundberg and Palmgren introduced stochastic elements to explain the effect of reliability on bearing service life prediction. Harris and Ioannides, who made a significant contribution to the revision of the international standard on rolling bearing load rating and rating life are mentioned as well. Zaretsky's critical analysis also was not neglected in this review, due to a different approach respecting the original influence of material properties and bearing performances. Despite standardization, ongoing research by leading advanced bearing industries and academic institutions continues to refine methodologies for service life assessment. Through a comprehensive review and analysis, this paper offers insight into the current state of bearing service life theory, highlighting the collaborative efforts bringing progress in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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32. Sweatshops and Exploitation: A Critical Analysis of the Scholarly Debate.
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Balaji, Ridhiman
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SWEATSHOPS ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
The paper examines how theoretical misunderstandings of Karl Marx's theory of value have affected scholarly debates on sweatshops and labour-exploitation more broadly. Participants to these debates tend to overlook the distinction between the form of value and the substance of value. The paper further analyses problems with an exchange-based conceptualization of the labour-process, adopted by many sweatshop-defenders. Rather than posit Marx's own perspective as the exclusively correct position, this paper seeks to foster a more informed dialogue on the issue of labour-exploitation in global sweatshops. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Problems and promises of postmodernism in (re)liberating disaster studies.
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Cadag, Jake Rom
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ENVIRONMENTAL disasters ,DISASTERS ,CRITICAL analysis ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
Purpose: This paper is a critique of Western modernity and the problems and promises of postmodernism in (re)liberating disaster studies. It criticizes metanarratives and grand theories of Western discourses to advance postmodern discourses in disaster studies. Design/methodology/approach: This paper outlines a conceptual domain through which approaches of postmodernism can be employed to (re)liberate disaster studies. Findings: Metanarratives and grand theories frame the scope and focus of disaster studies. But the increasing number and the aggravated impacts of disasters and environmental challenges in the late 20th and early 21st centuries are proofs that our current "frames" do not capture the complexities of disasters. Postmodernism, in its diversity and various meanings, offers critical and complementary perspectives and approaches to capture the previously neglected dimensions of disasters. Research limitations/implications: Postmodernism offers ways forward to (re)liberate disaster studies through ontological pluralism, epistemological diversity and hybridity of knowledge. Originality/value: The agenda of postmodernism in disaster studies is proposed in terms of the focus of inquiry, ontological and epistemological positionalities, research paradigm, methodologies and societal goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. THE MONOCHROME TAPESTRY OF SOLO EXISTENTIAL TRAVEL IN 21ST CENTURY HOLLYWOOD: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS.
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Nandan, Namitha
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TWENTY-first century ,CRITICAL analysis ,TAPESTRY ,PEOPLE of color ,AFRICAN Americans ,AMERICAN films ,TRAVEL literature - Abstract
Solo existential travel films of Hollywood enjoyed their heyday in the first two decades of the 21st century with most of them emerging as cult classics that have inspired millions to venture out on backpacking trips. The solo travel beyond the margins of a materialistic society that promises the traveller some existential clarity, in theory, is a truly existential endeavour that lets the individual exercise their Sartrean freedom and responsibility. But a quick survey of the films produced by Hollywood over the decades reveals a rather stealthy racism within. Solo existential travellers in Hollywood films of the 21st century have predominantly been white Americans. Despite being a powerful tool to create one's meaning and authentic identity in society, solo travel is still an instrument of self-redemption that is kept away from people of colour, especially the black American community. The paper will look into the significance, relevance and consequences of this seemingly invisible omission. From an embodiment perspective, the paper will attempt to analyze the absence of racial diversity in the genre to shed light on why the coloured body is to find its space in Hollywood's tapestry of solo existential travel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Afterword: Going to the Source: Grace King’s Papers and Critical Analysis.
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Pfeffer, Miki
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CRITICAL analysis - Published
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36. Vladimir Solovyov and Orthodox Natural Theology.
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Moore, Harry James
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CRITICAL analysis ,PHILOSOPHERS ,THEOLOGIANS ,THEOLOGY ,PRESS agents ,NATURAL theology - Abstract
Copyright of Neue Zeitschrift für Systematische Theologie und Religionsphilosophie is the property of De Gruyter and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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37. Generative AI and Its Implications for Definitions of Trust.
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Wolf, Marty J., Grodzinsky, Frances, and Miller, Keith W.
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GENERATIVE artificial intelligence ,TRUST ,CRITICAL analysis ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,CHATBOTS ,DEFAULT (Finance) - Abstract
In this paper, we undertake a critical analysis of how chatbots built on generative artificial intelligence impact assumptions underlying definitions of trust. We engage a particular definition of trust and the object-oriented model of trust that was built upon it and identify how at least four implicit assumptions may no longer hold. Those assumptions include that people generally provide others with a default level of trust, the ability to identify whether the trusted agent is human or artificial, that risk and trust can be readily quantified or categorized, and that there is no expectation of gain by agents engaged in trust relationships. Based on that analysis, we suggest modifications to the definition and model to accommodate the features of generative AI chatbots. Our changes re-emphasize developers' responsibility for the impacts of their AI artifacts, no matter how sophisticated the artifact may be. The changes also reflect that trust relationships are more fraught when participants in such relationships are not confident in identifying the nature of a potential trust partner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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38. Performing risk assessment for critical infrastructure protection: an investigation of transnational challenges and human decision-making considerations.
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Papamichael, Michalis, Dimopoulos, Christos, and Boustras, George
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INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics) ,RISK assessment ,DECISION making ,ECOLOGICAL risk assessment ,CRITICAL analysis ,HUMAN beings - Abstract
This paper investigates the influence of transnational challenges and decision-making heuristics and biases on the implementation of risk assessment (RA) process in the context of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). The investigation, which is based on a review of existing literature and a critical analysis of the ISO31000:2018 process, suggests that contemporary RA models and processes fail to adequately consider the domain-based characteristics of transnational Critical Infrastructure (CI) characteristics. They also fail to recognize the full extent of the human decision-making influence on the RA process itself, as well as the relative lack of homogeneity across assets, stakeholders, countries, paradigms, and people in transnational CI environments. The findings from this work provide a theoretical contribution towards a better understanding of the complexities introduced by the transnational nature of CIP and the effect of human decision-making. They can provide the impetus for further research in the fields of CIP and RA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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39. The Logic of Ed-Tech: Three Critical Directions.
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Mindzak, Michael and Kumar, Rahul
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EDUCATIONAL technology ,RESEARCH personnel ,CRITICAL analysis ,EMPIRICAL research ,PRIVATIZATION - Abstract
This paper provides a theoretical and conceptual analysis of educational technology (Ed-Tech) including its role in the administration and organization of schools, colleges, and universities; teachers’ pedagogical practices; and students’ learning. During and since the pandemic period, education has relied more heavily than ever on technological tools, products, and services— pedagogical innovations that require novel conceptual, theoretical, and critical perspectives for researchers to engage with. Thus, we employ the term Ed-Tech as a heuristic language to critically interrogate the ways by which the economic logic that underpins commercialized and commodified Ed-Tech continues to shape the sphere of education. This paper focuses on three interrelated concerns surrounding Ed-Tech: sales/privatization; solutions/pedagogy; and surveillance/privacy. A critical examination and discussion of each of these interconnected concepts and concerns reveal overt directions for where Ed-Tech is headed through the conceptualization of inertia, automation, and data. The paper concludes by drawing attention to the need for further empirical research and reflection that address current and future pedagogical practices in relation to the ethical dimensions of educational technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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40. Educational provision for newly arrived unaccompanied sanctuary seekers aged 15–16.
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Codina, Geraldene and Szenasi, Judith
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YOUNG adults ,SOCIAL integration ,POLITICAL refugees ,LIGHT elements ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
Local Authorities in England are rarely able to find a school place for newly arrived unaccompanied sanctuary seekers when the young person arrives in their locality aged 15–16. Criticisms regarding this exclusionary practice are plentiful; that said, it has been argued the dominance of debate regarding access to mainstream education for pupils aged 15–16 obfuscates critical analysis of the educational needs of this group. Focussed on a bespoke Local Authority educational offer for fewer than twenty newly arrived unaccompanied sanctuary seekers aged 15–16, this paper analyses the essence of this offer in relation to social inclusion. Analysed in relation to the category, structure and level/function of the young people's social inclusion, this paper draws on interview and focus group data to shine a light on the efficacious elements of the offer which point to ways forward for mainstream schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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41. DATA COLLECTION IN MUSIC GENERATION TRAINING SETS: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS.
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Morreale, Fabio, Sharma, Megha, and I-Chieh Wei
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ACQUISITION of data ,MUSIC ,MUSICIANS ,SOCIAL responsibility ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
The practices of data collection in training sets for Automatic Music Generation (AMG) tasks are opaque and overlooked. In this paper, we aimed to identify these practices and surface the values they embed. We systematically identified all datasets used to train AMG models presented at the last ten editions of ISMIR. For each dataset, we checked how it was populated and the extent to which musicians wittingly contributed to its creation. Almost half of the datasets (42.6%) were indiscriminately populated by accumulating music data available online without seeking any sort of permission. We discuss the ideologies that underlie this practice and propose a number of suggestions AMG dataset creators might follow. Overall, this paper contributes to the emerging self-critical corpus of work of the ISMIR community, reflecting on the ethical considerations and the social responsibility of our work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
42. On the role of review papers in the face of escalating publication rates - a case study of research on contaminants of emerging concern (CECs).
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Oberg, Gunilla and Leopold, Annegaaike
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CASE studies , *SCIENTIFIC community , *ELECTRONIC publications , *POTENTIAL functions , *ELECTRONIC journals - Abstract
In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in scientific publications dealing with contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) and the escalating publication rate makes it close to impossible for individual researchers to get an overview of the field. Assuring the relevance and quality of the research conducted in any research field is a crucially important task. The rapidly increasing publication rates imply that review papers will play a progressively more central role to that end. The aim of the present paper is to critically assess whether reviews dealing with contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are effective vehicles for a healthy dialogue about methodological weaknesses, uncertainties, research gaps and the future direction of the field. We carried out a tiered content-analysis of CEC review papers. Relevant papers were identified through searches in Web of Science (Clarivate), leading to the identification of 6391 original research papers of which 193 are review papers. We find that the majority of CEC reviews are written as if they are comprehensive, even though this clearly is not the case. A minority (~20%) take a critical-analytical approach to the reviewing task and identify weaknesses and research gaps. The following widespread tendencies in CEC research papers are commonly noted as concerning: to equate removal of CECs to 'decreased concentrations in the effluent'; to focus on parent substances and not concern oneself with degradation products; to focus on most commonly studied substances rather than those of most concern; to not deal with the corollary of our inability to detect or assess the risk for all substances, and to give insufficient attention to uncertainties and the unknown. Several critical-analytical reviews are among the highest cited, which suggests that they have the potential to function as effective vehicles for a healthy dialogue on these topics. On the other hand, it would appear that the concerns expressed in these reviews have a limited impact, as the same concerns are repeated over time. This might be due to a tendency among review authors to express their concerns implicitly, instead of clearly spelling them out. Our study suggests that CEC reviews presently fail to provide adequate and reliable guidance regarding the relevance and quality of research in the field. We argue that the overwhelming number of publications in combination with a lack of quality criteria for review papers are reasons to this failure: it is well documented that choices made during the reviewing process have a major impact on the outcome of a review. These choices include: search engine; the criteria used to include or exclude papers; the criteria used to assess the quality of the data generated in the research papers included; the criteria used for the choice of substances/ organisms/ technologies reported on. The lack of transparent procedures makes it very difficult, if not impossible, to assess the quality of the findings presented or to put those findings in context. In this light, it is noteworthy that criteria for a good review paper are rarely spelled out by peer-reviewed journals or included in instructions on scientific writing. The dramatic increase in publications is a challenge for the entire research community, particularly for research fields that are expected to provide policy-relevant data. We argue that only when peer-reviewed journals start specifying quality criteria for review papers, can such papers be relied upon to provide adequate and strategic guidance on the development of CEC research. We anticipate that our findings and conclusions are valid for many other research fields. • A minority of reviews of compounds of emerging concern (CECs) take a critical-analytical approach and identify weaknesses, research gaps or ways forward. • Serious concerns in CEC reviews: authors do not pay attention to substances of most concern, degradation products, or uncertainties. Equate removal with decreased concentration. • Critical analytical reviews have limited impact and the same concerns are repeatedly expressed over time. • The low quality of the majority of CEC reviews is worrisome and prevents reviews from effectively guiding future research. • Recommendation: Journals to spell out and act on quality criteria, else there is a risk that review papers perpetuate weaknesses in research rather than counteract them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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43. Learning through policy transfer? Reviewing a decade of scholarship for the field of transport.
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Glaser, Meredith, Bertolini, Luca, te Brömmelstroet, Marco, Blake, Oliver, and Ellingson, Casey
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SCHOLARSHIPS ,TRANSFER of training ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
Attempts to pursue sustainable mobility face widespread challenges. One key way of approaching these challenges is through policy transfer and policy learning; indeed, the practice of learning from elsewhere is encouraged at various levels of government. This paper contends that a better understanding of what facilitates learning through policy transfer might support further change, yet such examinations remain underdeveloped in the field of transport. This paper synthesises key concepts and factors that drive this learning process, by reviewing 65 papers on transport policy published between 2011 and 2020. Our findings testify to the growing prevalence of policy transfer research and emerging critical perspectives on the transfer and translation of global ideas. We uncover critical factors of the learning process, including settings where learning takes place, inter-actor relations, and organisational and institutional patterns. While most papers reviewed here aimed to examine learning, few employ theories to measure the concept. Consequently, one of our main conclusions is that relatively little is known about how and to what extent learning, triggered by experiences from other contexts, is actually transformed into action. Suggestions include more systematically focusing on organisational and institutional dimensions and concerted trans-disciplinary efforts to close the gap between research and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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44. The Impact of Knowledge Vulnerabilities on Knowledge Risks.
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BRATIANU, Constantin, BEJINARU, Ruxandra, and URSACHE, Vlad-Mihai
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KNOWLEDGE management ,NUCLEAR reactors ,ORGANIZATIONAL performance ,RISK assessment ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of knowledge vulnerabilities on knowledge risks and to analyse their intricate connections within the knowledge management systems. It is a new topic in knowledge management which is requested by the accelerated process of digitalization and the exponential development of the AI programs. There is a lack of research in this area and efforts should be made to bridge the knowledge gap. The method we use is based on a critical analysis of knowledge vulnerabilities and knowledge risks within a generic organization and of designing tree-diagrams able to illustrate the connections between them, and the possible adverse consequences for the firm's performance. The method of treediagrams has been extensively used in risk analysis of the complex technological systems of airplanes and nuclear reactors. Also, it is used in the risk management applied to other domains like climate change and earthquakes. It is the first paper to investigate these phenomena and to conceptualize such kind of diagrams. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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45. A Critical Analysis of the Escalating Cybercrime and its Impact in Bangladesh.
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Rana, Md. Sohel
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CRITICAL analysis ,COMPUTER crimes ,LAW enforcement ,COMPUTER hacking - Abstract
Cybercrime is a growing concern in Bangladesh, and this paper will critically analyze the nature and extent of cybercrime in Bangladesh and its impact on individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. The research will begin by exploring the various types of cybercrime prevalent in Bangladesh and the methods cybercriminals use to carry out these crimes. It will then examine the reasons behind the increase in cybercrime in Bangladesh, including factors such as inadequate cyber-security measures, low awareness among the public, and the widespread use of digital technology. Moreover, the research question for this paper is: What are the main causes of the growing cybercrime problem in Bangladesh, and what can be done to mitigate its impact? Finally, this paper also discusses the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in tackling cybercrime and the measures that can be taken to address this issue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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46. Modeling virus pandemics in a globally connected world a challenge towards a mathematics for living systems.
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Bellomo, N., Brezzi, F., and Chaplain, M. A. J.
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PANDEMICS ,MATHEMATICS ,POPULATION dynamics ,CRITICAL analysis ,MATHEMATICAL models - Abstract
This editorial paper presents the papers published in a special issue devoted to the modeling and simulation of mutating virus pandemics in a globally connected world. The presentation is proposed in three parts. First, motivations and objectives are presented according to the idea that mathematical models should go beyond deterministic population dynamics by considering the multiscale, heterogeneous features of the complex system under consideration. Subsequently, the contents of the papers in this issue are presented referring to the aforementioned complexity features. Finally, a critical analysis of the overall contents of the issue is proposed, with the aim of providing a forward look to research perspectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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47. A critical analysis of the integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence for supply chain.
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Charles, Vincent, Emrouznejad, Ali, and Gherman, Tatiana
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,BLOCKCHAINS ,CRITICAL analysis ,CRYPTOCURRENCIES ,INFORMATION processing ,SUPPLY chain management - Abstract
The integration between blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) has gained a lot of attention in recent years, especially since such integration can improve security, efficiency, and productivity of applications in business environments characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. In particular, supply chain is one of the areas that have been shown to benefit tremendously from blockchain and AI, by enhancing information and process resilience, enabling faster and more cost-efficient delivery of products, and augmenting products' traceability, among others. This paper performs a state-of-the-art review of blockchain and AI in the field of supply chains. More specifically, we sought to answer the following three principal questions: Q1—What are the current studies on the integration of blockchain and AI in supply chain?, Q2—What are the current blockchain and AI use cases in supply chain?, and Q3—What are the potential research directions for future studies involving the integration of blockchain and AI? The analysis performed in this paper has identified relevant research studies that have contributed both conceptually and empirically to the expansion and accumulation of intellectual wealth in the supply chain discipline through the integration of blockchain and AI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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48. A concise guide to scheduling with learning and deteriorating effects.
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Pei, Jun, Zhou, Ya, Yan, Ping, and Pardalos, Panos M.
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TECHNOLOGICAL innovations ,EVIDENCE gaps ,SCHEDULING ,MANUFACTURING processes ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
In practical manufacturing systems, the job processing time usually varies with the performance change of manufacturing resources, among which the learning and deteriorating effects are typical characteristics. Due to the interests from both academic exploration and industrial innovation, the research on scheduling problems with these effects is abundant and diverse. However, some studied problems need to be strengthened in combination with realistic production scenarios. This paper provides a concise guide to scheduling problems with these effects, giving a comprehensive review and critical hints for future research. A novel classification scheme is designed based on four levels of different domains, i.e. effects, processing ways, processing time functions, and manufacturing environments. Based on this scheme, the scheduling problems are first distinguished into three categories: learning effects, deteriorating effects, and combined effects. In each category, models are then refined along three lines: general processing way, batch scheduling, and group scheduling. Combined with the attributes of actual processing time functions and manufacturing environments, the evolvement of related scheduling models and a critical analysis on the proposed algorithms are well analysed. Afterwards, the research gaps are revealed and the research directions are indicated from the perspectives of practical applications, time functions, and designed algorithms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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49. Coupling of cryptocurrency trading with the sustainable environmental goals: Is it on the cards?
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Mustafa, Fairouz, Lodh, Suman, Nandy, Monomita, and Kumar, Vikas
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES ,CLIMATE change mitigation ,SUSTAINABLE development ,EXPORT credit ,ENERGY consumption ,CRITICAL analysis - Abstract
Following the systematic review and bibliometric analysis of current literature, this paper attempts to investigate whether the wealth generated through cryptocurrency trading can assist in attaining the United Nations' (UN) sustainable development goal (SDG) 7, affordable and clean energy and UN SDG 13 related to climate action. The critical analysis of literature indicates a growing interest in cryptocurrency, the UN's SDGs and the negative effect that crypto mining has on the use of enormous energy. However, there is a clear gap in the literature that focuses on the possibility of using the wealth generated through cryptocurrency trading in financing environmentally friendly projects and attaining the UN's SDG 7 and SDG 13. The findings and the future research direction of this study aim to firstly expand the academic literature related to SDG 7 and SDG 13 and secondly to examine the relationship between cryptocurrency and sustainability even during an uncertain period. This study provides evidence pertaining to the theoretical models that can be applied within discussion of the complex relationship between cryptocurrency, clean energy and climate action. Our findings will provide policymakers with information regarding actions that need to be taken in order to convert cryptocurrency generated wealth and consequently attaining sustainable socio‐economic goals in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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50. ᶜIlm al-ikhtilāf in Modern Western and Muslim Studies of Juristic Disagreement–A Critical Analysis.
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Laabdi, Mourad
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CRITICAL analysis ,ISLAMIC law ,HISTORY of Islam ,LEGAL education ,ISLAMIC studies - Abstract
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- 2024
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