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Psychological Testing - A Place in Gestalt Therapy?
Authors: Brownell Philip
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: This article provides a brief Gestalt therapy assimilation of the processes associated with psychological testing. It speaks to phenomenology and field theory. It provides examples and advocates the Five Factor Model of assessing personality. It also suggests psychological testing as a bridge to research and a necessary tool in establishing outcome data in support of Gestalt practice. Key words: testing, personality, Five Factor Model, traits, phenomenology, field theory, Gestalt therapy, research, outcomes studies."
Dramas, Groups, Gestalts - Gaie Houston interviewed by Neil Harris
Authors: Harris Neil
Published: June 2023

"Editor's Note: This far-ranging interview with Gaie Houston, thoughtful and highly entertaining, touches on many topics that we beIieve wilI interest our readers. She puts forward a number of her ideas about love and politics; about simultaneous membership of different groups; about psychotherapy integration and the relation between Gestalt and other approaches; and about the place of drama in Gestalt experiments. She also reflects on her formative influences, on her present concerns, and her possible future. Gaie Houston was educated at Newark High School, gaining a state scholarship to go on to Oxford University. She has taught Gestalt since 1975 and is Emeritus Advisor to the Gestalt Centre, London. In addition to having a private practice and working internationally, she has written several books on Gestalt therapy, including the Red Book of Gestalt (1982) and Being and Belonging: Group, Intergroup and Gestalt (1993). Her extensive outside interests have included serving as an elected local government representative, coIlege lecturing, broadcasting, and writing plays (18 have been performed either on radio or stage). She has been married for 44 years to Toby Owen and they have a son and daughter and two grandchildren. The editors of the British Gestalt Journal are delighted to carry this interview with one of the liveliest and most warmly regarded Gestalt trainers in Britain today."
Malcolm Parlett's Five Abilities and Their Connection With Contemporary Scientific Theories on Human Interconnectedness
Authors: Spagnuolo Lobb Margherita
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: Malcolm Parlett (2000) has written about 'Five Abilities' in an article published in the British Gestalt Journal. He has written about these abilities in greater depth, but this work remains unpublished. In this paper I want to demonstrate how the Five Abilities are connected with Gestalt therapy's core principles as well as with the results of recent studies in neuroscience and infant research, and I hope to prompt Parlett to bring this work to the public arena. Key words: human nafure, socio-psychological situation, neuroscience, interconnecting."
Dialogue in Groups
Authors: Harvatis Adam
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: In the present article a synthesis of the main contributions in Gestalt goup counselling is attempted by emphasising the importance of the authentic meeting of persons (including the therapist) in the group. The author suggests, with examples from the counselling practice, that the promotion of the I-Thou dialogue in counselling goups elevates a more creative complexity of the group organisation, which goes beyond the theoretical schemata that have been proposed until now. Key words: group, Gestalt, systemic, Cleveland model, counselling, consonance, interaction, dialogue, I-Thou"
Gestalt in education: A brief overview of some roots
Authors: Gaffney Seán
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: This article is an expanded version of the informal opening presentation at the GISC Gestalt Roots IV Conference, ‘Gestalt in Education’, in Hungary, March 2009. The paper offers Gestalt practitioners working in education at any level an introduction to our roots. The intention is to show the impact of Gestalt therapy on educators, and, in turn, their impact on education. Key words: Gestalt, education, Shapiro, Goodman, Dennison, Chrystie, Lederman, Castillo, George Brown."
The competent Gestalt practitioner
Authors: Hughes Gerrie
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: Competence is assumed to be individual and contextual, influenced by those involved and the environment in which work takes place. The theoretical foundation of any approach, and the way it has come to be applied, influence what is recognised as competence among its practitioners. Here, the traditions of Gestalt, and the way theory and practice have developed over time, are explored from the point of view of one Gestalt practitioner. Others may have very different perspectives, and they are offered a framework for increasing awareness around these perceptions as a way of identifying what competence means in their own practice. Some observations are made about the experience of being a Gestalt practitioner in a professional field where other approaches are in the majority, and a personal view of the unique contribution Gestalt can make to society in general is offered. Key words: Competence, context, theory, practice, non-duality, presence, embodiment, training, professional values."
Parallell Processes in Organisational Consulting
Authors: Davis Rae
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: This paper looks at the value of parallel process as a consultative resource. The theoretical information is supported by observations and experiences during a programme run by the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland in Europe, 'A Gestalt Approach to Organisational Consulting and System Development, which covered a period of eighteen months, meeting five times for six days at a time. The phenomena occured in many different situations throughout the programme, but it was particularly evident during the consultations with companies where people from different nationalities worked together in five small consulting groups, visiting different organisations in an international field. The feedback and results of these visits were monitored, discussed and compared with each other. This forum provided a relatively controlled environment and is probably the nearest it is possible to get to a clinical experiment in an organisational context. Key words: parallel process, organisation, consulting, enactment, consultant teams, stuckness, authority."
A Centennial Celebration of Laura Perls: The Aesthetic of Commitment
Authors: Bloom Daniel J.
Published: June 2023

"Editor's Note: Daniel J. Bloom gave the following as a celebratory speech (on 3 June 2005) at the conference in Germany to mark the centenary of Laura Perls' birth ('An Der Grenze', Laura Perls zum 100. Geburtstag, Munich, Germany), and it is being published in two German language journals. We are grateful for the agteement of the editors of Gestalttherapie, 2,2006, and Gestalt, No. 55, February 2006, to our publishing it at the same time in its original English version. In this extended tribute to one of the founders of Gestalt therapy, Dan Bloom summarises and critically discusses some of l,aura Perls' distinctive theoretical contributions. He reminds us of her history and her intellectual, aesthetic, and philosophical grounding in German culture; and the centrality of her understanding of music and the arts in her work. He focuses on Laura's views on contact and support as two central pillars of Gestalt therapy; on her early dialogic practice; her continuing interest in dental aggression; the central place of movement and the experiencing of the body in her work; the existential but non- nihilistic dimensions of her thinking; her creative love of life; and, of course, her commitment and enduring legacy to Gestalt therapy. Dan further offers a synthesis of some of her ideas in his notion of the 'aesthetic criterion for contacting', a discussion of which appeared in previous issues of this joumal. This speech is indeed a celebration. Key words: Laura Perls, Gestalt therapy, contact, creative-adjustment, aesthetic criterion, commitment, existentialism, self."
The Zeigarnik Effect and the Concept of Unfinished Business in Gestalt Therapy
Authors: Mazur Elena
Published: June 2023

"Editor's Note: In this paper, Elena Mazur seeks to restore the name of Blyuma Zeigarnik (1900- 1988) to the history of Gestalt therapy, and to show how the core concept of the Zeigarnik effect has been integrated into Gestalt therapy theory. Mazur describes early influences on Zeigarnik's work, notably the Gestalt psychologists in Berlin and especially Kurl Lewin, and goes on to outline Zeigarnik's contribution to the field of pathopsychology. Seeking to verify an original hypothesis of Lewin's, Zeigarnik discovered experimentally that subjects will tend to return meaningfully to any unfinished activity and that recollection is enhanced by lack of closure. Mazur discusses the existential paradox of idividuals seeking both avoidance and closure and shows how a Gestalt therapist might work with these tensions. The paper concludes by telling the story of how Zeigarnik completed me major unfinished business in her own life. Key words: Zeigarnik effect, unfinished business, Kurt Lewin"
A Cognitive Perspective for Gestalt Therapy
Authors: Fodor Iris E.
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: In the past thirty years, a cognitive revolution has occurred in psychology. Cognitive therapists in particular are working to develop a theory of therapy informed by cognitive science. Gestalt therapy, with its theory framed in the language and thinking of a different era, is left out of this contemporary discourse. While cognitive therapists work very differentIy from GestaIt therapists, nameIy with cognitions, Gestalt therapy has many central cognitive features that are not fully described. Further, the basic therapy itself facilitates cognitive framing and cognitive awareness. This paper, drawing on the research and writing of cognitive theorists and therapists, wiIl describe the cognitive concepts of schema, construct and narrative as a first step in taking in the new thinking and integrating it with Gestalt theory. Key words: Cognitive therapy, Gestart therapy, integrative therapy, schema, constructivism, meaning making."
The liminal space and twelve action practices for gracious living
Authors: Denham-Vaughan Sally
Published: June 2023

"Note: This paper represents an abbreviated version of the 2010 Marianne Fry Lecture which I gave in Bristol, UK, on 17 July 2010. I am deeply grateful to the 100 or so people who attended and gave such positive feedback combined with requests for a ‘user’s guide’ to the praxis implications arising from the philosophical and epistemological issues raised in the lecture. (For an online recording of the lecture visit the Marianne Fry website by following this link: http://www.mariannefrylectures.co.uk/28/2010-lecture-record.html). In particular I want to appreciate the direct contribution of Christine Stevens, BGJ editor, in firmly steering me towards an ‘as simple as possible description of the model and action practices’, rather than indulging my predilection for more esoteric musings. This paper is written with Christine’s advice very much at the forefront of my mind. Abstract: This paper uses the terms ‘will’ and ‘grace’ to describe a dialectical tension between linear and non-linear change processes. The author argues that it is important to avoid polarisation and instead recognise that both aspects are always present, albeit in differing degrees with differing figure-ground orientations, in all change processes. A definition of liminal space is offered as a point where both will and grace are conjoined in a transformational process aligned with the emerging situation. It is proposed that historically, classical Gestalt psychotherapy theory and training tended towards a will-orientated change process, while recent relational formulations have emphasised grace. The author articulates and defines the action practices and procedural competencies that are supportive of gracious living and also provides a new formulation of the Gestalt cycle that integrates the classical and relational styles of Gestalt psychotherapy theory and praxis. Key words: Gestalt psychotherapy, relational, liminal, transformation, linear and non-linear change."
Gestalt - A Prime Medium for Holistic Research and Whole Person Education
Authors: Barber Paul
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: This extended review paper focuses upon Gestalt’s contribution to, and place in, holistic inquiry and whole-person development. Approaches to qualitative research which have been influenced by the Gestalt tradition are reviewed, and it is argued that an authentic I-Thou position is necessary for the acquisition of valid research data and to enact meaningful education. In support of this hypothesis, contractual, idealised, and authentic levels of relating are considered within the dynamics of an inquiring relationship. Indeed, Gestalt psychotherapy is suggested to be a prime medium for phenomenological research and holistic education in its own right. Examples of Gestalt informed inquiry are interspersed throughout the paper, so that practitioners and researchers alike might better appreciate the nature of Gestalt’s contribution to social inquiry."
Diagnosing in the Here and Now: The Experience Cycle and DSM IV
Authors: Melnick Joseph , Nevis Sonia
Published: June 2023

"Editor's Note: This paper utilises the 'experience cycle' as the basis of a Gestalt therapy diagnostic system. First, diagnosis is defined and the Gestalt approach is differentiated from other theoretical orientations. Then, the Gestalt experience is described and specific DSM- IV formulations (borderline, specific phobia, histrionic, post-traumatic stress disorder) are analysed utilising the cycle as a template. Last, intervention strategies are suggested. This paper is adapted from a chapter in Experiential Psychotherapy, edited by Leslie Greenberg, Germain Lietaer, and Jeanne Watson, to be published by the Guilford Press, New York in 1998. It is published here by permission. Key words: Gestalt therapy, diagnosis, assessment, experience cycle, borderline, phobia, histrionic, post-traumatic stress disorder"
The Phenomenal Field: The Homeground of Gestalt Therapy
Authors: Kennedy Des
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: This article attempts to open up the subject of the area of operation proper to Gestalt therapy. If we can view Gestalt therapy as a modality of perception, then we can bring the analysis of Merleau-Ponty to bear on the question and view it in the light of what he has to say about the phenomenal field. This concept embraces what is sometimes called the ‘unconscious’ but in Merleau-Ponty’s view it is the lived body fully present with all its relationships. The phenomenal field as the lived body is part of phenomenology and carries all the richness and promise of what we call ‘field theory’. Key words: lived body, contact, existential, Gestalt, intervention, the kiss of the world, perception."
The Filed Talks Back: An Essay on Constructivism and Experience
Authors: Roberts Arthur
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: The constmcOivist revolution in psychotherapy has sewed great purpose, but has led to a theoretical standstill. Constructivist insights passed a milestone at which their continued unexamined use became detrimentaI rather than beffeficial. Specifically, excitement over the value of constructivism for psychotherapy has caused us to lose sight of an intricate but indeterminate order inherent in the field which constrahs our experience and behaviour. This order exists prior to our concepts about it, and prior to social mmtructs. The origins of this oversight are discussed, its implications for several areas of psychotherapeutic theory and practice are examined, and new directions for Gestalt therapy are proposed. Key wotrls: constructivism, experience, field theory, language, narrative."
‘Inocencia’: case study of a transgender woman without gender dysphoria preparing for gender reassignment surgery
Authors: Bennett John L.
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: In certain jurisdictions psychotherapists serve as the gatekeepers to sexual reassignment surgery. Therapists are traditionally charged with assessing the existence of long-term gender dysphoria in their transgender patients as the criterion for access to surgery. This case presentation explores the long-term, narrative and dialogic Gestalt therapy treatment of a transwoman, ‘Inocencia’, who has been living as a female for more than a dozen years. She chooses sexual reassignment without experiencing dislike of her male anatomy, and privileges instead emergent lived experience as the basis of her decision. The validity of the artificially binary diagnostic concept of gender dysphoria is called into question. Key words: transgender, gender dysphoria, case study, gender reassignment surgery, confluence, internal support. Note: Some identifying information in this case study, including the name, has been altered to protect the patient’s confidentiality."
Failure to launch
Authors: Philippson Peter
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: In this paper I explore the world of the hikikomori, people who fail to individuate from their attachment to home and parents, from a Gestalt perspective. I outline how the work with these clients contains a number of traps for the therapist, ways to approach the therapy which are ineffective, and look at the ways of working that I have found effective. Key words: Failure to launch, hikikomori, paradoxical theory of change, aggression, counter- transference, suicide."
Gestalt Therapy: A Harm Reduction Approach
Authors: Fairfield Mark
Published: June 2023

"Abstract: In this article I argue that an abstinence-only model for addictions treatment is at odds with the pragmatic focus of Gestalt therapy. Arguments are made for a harm reduction approach especially when working with the multiply diagnosed. Gestalt therapy's shift in emphasis from independence (e.g. seH-support) to interdependency (e.9. relational trends, field support) is highlighted. Traditional harm reduction strategies are compared with Gestalt therapy practice and implications for work with wlnerable populations are explored. I draw on statistics that refer to the picture in the United States, but which are likely to be applicable elsewhere, certainly in developed westem societies. Key words: substance abuse, chemical dependency, high risk, harm reduction, harm minimisation."
THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHER'S TEACHING STYLE AND LEARNING DISCIPLINE ON STUDENTS' COGNITIVE ABILITY AT SMP NEGERI 3 MOTOLING TIMUR
Authors: Dame Joubert M. , Dolonseda Herman , Lendongan Agsel
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the teacher's teaching style and learning discipline on the cognitive abilities of students at SMP Negeri 3 Motoling Timur. This test strategy is a learning technique with an example of 75 individuals. The procedure used in collecting information is a survey strategy (poll) and documentation. The results of the examination were dissected using various recurrence direct examinations, basic connection examinations and various connection examinations. The results showed: (1) There is an influence between the Teacher's Teaching Style on the Cognitive Ability of students of SMP Negeri 3 Motoling Timur by 44.89% with t count > t table = 7.71 > 2.04 and F count > F table.

Keywords: Teacher's Teaching Style, Learning Discipline, Students' Cognitive Ability
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM KAMPUS MENGAJAR DI SEKOLAH SD NEGERI KECIL LALUMPE TULAUN
Authors: Watung Sjedie , Dolonseda Herman , Sinoritha Julia
Published: June 2023

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi program kampus mengajar di sekolah SD Negeri Kecil Lalumpe Tulaun. Adapun tujuan diadakannya Kampus Mengajar Angkatan 3 tahun 2022 yaitu, Menyukseskan program kampus merdeka yang diselenggarakan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan   Teknologi, Memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi kemajuan pendidikan nasional, Memberikan wadah pengabdian bagi mahasiswa untuk menerapkan berbagai kajian, kreativitas, dan inovasi kepada sekolah SDN Kecil Lalumpe Tulaun. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan dengan cara observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sekolah SD Negeri Kecil Lalumpe Tulaun yang berada di kecamatan kombi sudah cukup baik meskipun di sekolah tersebut masih ada fasilitas yang kurang lengkap serta ruang kelas yang masih terbatas, sehingga harus menggunakan model kelas rangkap.

Kata kunci : Implementasi, Program Kampus Mengajar

 

 

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the implementation of the campus teaching program at SD Negeri Kecil Lalumpe Tulaun. The purpose of holding the Teaching Campus Batch 3 in 2022 is to succeed in the independent campus program organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, to make a real contribution to the advancement of national education, to provide a place of service for students to apply various studies, creativity and innovation. to the Lalumpe Tulaun Small Elementary School. This study used qualitative research methods. Data collection techniques are carried out by means of observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the SD Negeri Kecil Lalumpe Tulaun school in the Kombi sub-district was quite good even though the school still had incomplete facilities and limited classrooms, so it had to use a multi-class model.

Keywords: Implementation, Teaching Campus Program
Information Management Technology and Customer Satisfaction in the Hospitality Industry in Kenya
Authors:   Kenyatta University, Nairobi-Kenya, Gichia Lucy Wanjiru
Published: June 2023

Information management technology in the hospitality industry remain critical area of study; nonetheless, it has become an integral part of people’s daily lives. ICT and by extension IMT are everywhere with major economic sectors adopting the technique to enhance their operations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of hospitality information management technology in enhancing competitiveness through customer satisfaction in Kenya with a focus on five 5-star hotels in Nairobi. The study aimed at investigating how IMT enhanced consumer product awareness, service quality, and employee performance toward customer satisfaction. The study mostly used open-ended questionnaires administered to 91 participants who involved employees and customers of the 5 hotels. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively using Excel and presented through charts and narrative form. The response rate was 84%. Findings from the study indicated that product awareness, service quality, and employee performance enhance customer satisfaction within the hotel sector. The study recommended that managers in the hospitality sector design better ways of using IMT to ensure competitive advantage. Suggestions are made on further research should focus on the role played by IMT in enhancing customer preference and buying behaviours, using in-depth approaches in other service sub-sectors like tour operators and travel agents. Keywords: Awareness, Competitive advantage, Customer satisfaction, Information management technology, Service quality.
Badī‘ al-Zamān Sa‘īd Nursī’s approach through writing in da‘wah: A study of effective verbal communication
Authors: Mohd Noor Muaz , Suyurno S. Salahudin , Mohd Sairi Faridah , Akbar Muhammad Rizal
Published: June 2023

Effective da‘wah communication is veritably necessary in maintaining the well-being of the community so that it's always in a state of peace, tranquility, and harmony. The traditional medium of preaching, which previously only revolved around oral mediums such as lectures and speeches, needs to be improved with the method of delivery through writing. Badī‘ al-Zamān Sa‘īd Nursī used the pen as the medium of his preaching, resulting in the work Rasā’il al-Nūr, which spread throughout the world. Therefore, this study focuses on the study of Sa‘īd Nursī's form of communication while spreading and delivering da‘wah through jotting styles (bi al- kitābah), such as his masterpiece Rasā’il al-Nūr, letters, and newspapers. This study is a library study, and the analysis is based on the document analysis framework (contents analysis). While the book Rasā’il al-Nūr is the main basis of every topic of discussion and includes some scholars' views on da‘wah communication. The results of the study set up that, Sa‘īd Nursī's greatest da‘wah contribution was through the writing approach. The findings also set up that Sa‘īd Nursī's da‘wah experience in colorful stages of his life similar to politics, education, war, and so on, caused him to be loaded with preaching experience with colorful forms of communication, especially in jotting, until he was appointed as a contemporary preacher of the Islamic world.
Strategi Peningkatan Pajak Potensial di Provinsi Jambi
Authors: Safri Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui dan menganalisis perkembangan penerimaan pajak daerah dan pendapatan asli daerah Provinsi Jambi Tahun 2009-2020, mengetahui dan menganalisis jenis pajak daerah manakah yang potensial untuk dikembangkan di Provinsi Jambi Tahun 2009-2020 dan menganalisis strategi peningkatan pajak potensial Provinsi Jambi. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian kuantitatif dan alat analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linier sederhana dan analisis SWOT.  Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan kontribusi, pertumbuhan dan elastisitas terlihat bahwa pajak daerah yang potensial adalah Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor dan Pajak Bea Balik Nama Kendaraan Bermotor. Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor dan Pajak Bea Balik Nama Kendaraan Bermotor yang potensial dikembangkan berpengaruh signfikan terhadap belanja daerah Provinsi Jambi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis SWOT maka dapat disimpulkan strtagei yang tepat untuk meningkatkan Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor dan Pajak Bea Balik Nama Kendaraan Bermotor yang merupakan pajak potensial adalah pada strategi SO. Adapaun strategi SO tersebut yaitu dengan meningkatkan kualitas SDM atau aparatur, meningkatkan kinerja pelayanan kepada masyarakat, optimalisasi pemanfaatan sarana komputer dan koordinasi dengan tim intensifikasi pungutan Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor dan Pajak Bea Balik Nama Kendaraan Bermotor.
Analysis of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Four Comprehensive Evaluation Methods
Authors: Liu Mingyang , Qin Wenge , Yang Shuang
Published: June 2023

This paper introduces the AHP, entropy value method, TOPSIS method and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method in the comprehensive evaluation method, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the four from the perspectives of subjectivity and objectivity, acceptance of decision makers, and difficulty of evaluation. The value method depends on the amount of initial data, the AHP research results are too subjective, the TOPSIS research conclusions do not fit the reality, and the results of the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation may have poor resolution. Finally, suggestions are put forward for the application scope of the four methods of single use and combined use. It is believed that the four evaluation methods can be combined in pairs or three, such as: entropy weight-TOPSIS, AHP-TOPSIS or entropy weight-AHP -Methods such as fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method avoid being affected by the limitations of a single evaluation method.
Countermeasures and Suggestions on Wenzhou Digital Empowerment to Boost Economic Vitality after The Epidemic
Authors: Guo Feng
Published: June 2023

This paper analyzes how to use digital to boost economic vitality in Wenzhou under the new situation of the epidemic. In the late period of the epidemic, Wenzhou's economy was weak, the industrial chain was not strong, foreign trade growth slowed down and the real estate market was sluggish, etc., which required multiple strategies to stimulate economic vitality. Based on the analysis of the current economic development situation, this paper has certain practical significance to boost the economic vitality of Wenzhou with the active development atmosphere of the digital economy.
Research on Sustainable Competitive Advantage Strategy of Leading Electric Vehicle Enterprises
Authors: Mu Yang
Published: June 2023

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the competitive environments of A Co, and 2) to formulate the sustainable competitive advantage strategies of A Co. A qualitative approach was employed in this research. Primary data was obtained through a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Secondary data was derived from previous research studies, reports, and documents pertaining to A Co. In the form of a questionnaire, 50 internal employees were selected to investigate the current situation of market competitiveness, including industry analysis, consumer purchase factors, and competitor analysis. Interview data was gathered from 3 experts within the company, and PESTEL and core competence were analyzed. This was followed by the creation of the external factor analysis (EFA) matrix and internal factor analysis (IFA) matrix, which provided an overall factor evaluation score. Additionally, interviews were conducted with employees to collect data supporting the SOTAR analysis. Brainstorming sessions were conducted with 3 experts to perform SOTAR analysis and develop sustainable competitive advantage strategies, as well as a guideline for implementing the sustainable competitive advantage strategy. The research findings indicated that A Co operated in a competitive environment. A Co demonstrated strengths in technological innovation, production service, marketing service, and financial management, but there was room for improvement in sales service. Opportunities for A Co included increased consumer disposable income, market expansion, advancements in battery technology, AI-driven demand prediction, and government support. However, A Co faced challenges such as decreasing subsidies, emerging alternative transportation options, market competition, battery safety demands, and the entry of traditional automobile companies into the new energy sector. Additionally, A Co's strengths were reflected in brand awareness, capital enrichment, core technological advantages, a strong supply chain, and stable human resources. According to the SOTAR analysis, the sustainable competitive advantage strategies identified for A Co were technological leadership and innovation, vertical integration and supply chain management, market expansion and brand building, customer-centric approaches, and partnerships and alliances.
Research on the Strategy of Commercial Enterprise Project Management under the Background of Informatization
Authors: Sun Ke
Published: June 2023

With the continuous development of science and technology, the information age has come. To establish a modern enterprise system, project management must be carried out according to the implementation rules and organizational requirements, so as to promote enterprises to obtain more economic benefits through project management. Compared with the traditional management mode, information management has a very significant advantage. It can not only optimize the existing management system, improve the management efficiency and competitiveness of commercial enterprises, but also promote the deepening reform within enterprises, improve the creativity and innovation consciousness of the whole enterprise and promote the sustainable development of commercial enterprises. This paper discusses the concept of information management of commercial enterprises, the problems existing in the current project management of commercial enterprises and how to improve the project management of commercial enterprises under the background of information technology. Generally speaking, the project management strategy of commercial enterprises under the background of informatization should start with perfecting the standard system of informatization construction, creating a good project management culture and optimizing human resource management. It is hoped that this research can provide some help for speeding up the informatization process of project management in commercial enterprises and promoting the innovation of project management mode in enterprises.
Quality Analysis of Kweichow Moutai's Financial Situation
Authors: Duan Ting , Gan Lunzhi , Hu Wenli
Published: June 2023

Since the invention of liquor in Song Dynasty, with the synchronous development of society, a large-scale industrial cluster has gradually formed. According to statistics, in 2022, the sales revenue of liquor enterprises above designated size in China reached 662.645 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.64%. Kweichow Moutai is one of the most famous liquor brands in China, enjoying a high reputation and wide recognition. As the main leader in the field of liquor manufacturing in China, it achieved an operating income of 127.554 billion yuan in 2022, up by 16.53% year-on-year, accounting for about one-fifth of the national liquor revenue. It belongs to a typical monopoly enterprise in the mootai-flavor liquor product industry. This study analyzes and evaluates the efficiency level of enterprise financial activities from three aspects: the quality of capital structure, the quality of assets and the quality of cash flow in Kweichow Moutai, and discusses the management level, operational efficiency and enterprise competitiveness of the company according to the annual report of the enterprise.
Research on Development Mode of Intangible Cultural Heritage in E-commerce Platform
Authors: Chen Yaoyao , Gan Zhaowen
Published: June 2023

At present, e-commerce live broadcasting has become a new way of inheritance of intangible cultural heritage. Nanjing Yunjin as a traditional Chinese intangible silk handicraft, known as "inch Jin inch gold", has a history of more than 1,600 years, and retains the traditional weaving skills of jacquard wood machine. However, with the development of modern science and technology, Yunjin has gradually been flooded by modern industrial waves. Taking Nanjing Yunjin as an example, this paper focuses on the research on the inheritance and development mode of intangible cultural heritage on the e-commerce platform. Through questionnaire survey and online interview, this paper conducts in-depth analysis and research on the current status, problems and measures of Nanjing Yunjin, and proposes three innovative development modes of intangible cultural heritage under new media, in order to provide reference for the dissemination of other intangible cultural heritage.
How ready are nursing colleges to be integrated into higher education? A scoping review of influential factors
Authors: Mudzi Patricia Yeukai , Bruce Judith Charmaigne
Published: June 2023

Background and aim: The integration of college-based nursing education into higher education has gained significant momentum worldwide. However, in countries where integration has not happened some nursing colleges continue to encounter challenges in their readiness for this process. The study aimed to identify and map the breadth of evidence available on the factors that influence the readiness of nursing colleges to transition into higher education.Methods: Databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, Health Source Nursing Academic Edition, SCOPUS, Google scholar, and Educational Resources Information Centre were used. The review focused on literature published only in English from 1996 to 2021. Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework was used.Results: The search identified 1,408 publications; 23 of these met the inclusion criteria and were selected for full-text review. The following themes emerged: regulations and policies, recognition of nursing education, nurse educator roles, and financial considerations.Conclusions: The review’s findings revealed a need for clear policy frameworks to guide higher education integration and regulatory processes for nursing colleges. Becoming part of higher education improves nursing’s academic status, however, integration may give rise to challenges associated with the lack of educator involvement in policy development and integration plans, and unchanged funding arrangements. The repositioning of nursing colleges should take cognisance of lessons from other countries regarding integration readiness to ensure that change happens with minimal disruption and disharmony.
Technical Tips for Reduction and Stable Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Authors: Brodke Dane J. , Gurbani Ajay , Lee Christopher
Published: June 2023

The surgical treatment of proximal humerus fractures, though common, is associated with surprisingly high complication rates upward of 34%. Obtaining a reduction and placing a stable fixation can be challenging because many fractures treated surgically are comminuted and occur in osteoporotic bone. Nevertheless, innovations in technique and implant design are mitigating some failures. These innovations include the use of fibular strut allograft and other fixation adjuncts, the correct placement of calcar screws and other locking fixation, and having a systematic approach to reduction and intraoperative imaging to ensure the restoration of anatomy. This review and accompanying video highlight various technical strategies to maximize the success of surgical treatment for these challenging injuries.
Recent Advancements in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Congenital Hand Differences
Authors: Patel Niki K. , Toyoda Yoshiko , Grunzweig Katherine A. , Shah Apurva S. , Mendenhall Shaun D.
Published: June 2023

Congenital hand and upper limb differences include a wide spectrum of structural abnormalities that affect functional, appearance, and psychosocial domains of affected children. Ongoing advances in the understanding and treatment of these differences continue to shape management. Over the past 10 years, new developments have been made in areas of molecular genetics, noninvasive treatments, surgical techniques, and outcome measures in several commonly seen congenital hand differences. Applying these advances in knowledge and management of congenital hand differences will enable surgeons to achieve the best outcomes possible for these children.
Effect of Yoga and Naturopathy Treatments on Psychological Burden in Obesity: A Single Case Report
Authors: Boopalan Deenadayalan , Vijayakumar Venugopal , Ravi Poornima , Chidambaram Yogapriya , Anandhan Akila , Kuppusamy Maheshkumar
Published: June 2023

Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the body and is a major risk factor for various noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people worldwide are obese—650 million adults, 340 million adolescents, and 39 million children. The often ignored component of obesity is the psychological burden associated with the condition impacting multiple aspects such as low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. This case report shows the effect of an integrated yoga and naturopathy-based lifestyle in a patient with morbid obesity, with special reference to his psychological status. A 19-year-old male college student diagnosed with obesity underwent integrated yoga and naturopathy management for a period of 20 days. Outcome measures such as anthropometric measurements, positive and negative affects scale (PANAS), depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS), and day-to-day activity scale were taken before and after the 20-day intervention period. Results showed improvements in negative affect, depression, and anxiety levels, along with a reduction in body weight. Further studies with adequate sample sizes and experimental study designs are required to validate our findings.
THE EFFECT OF COMPENSATION ON JOB SATISFACTION WITH WORK MOTIVATION AS AN INTERVENING VARIABLE (Case Study at PT. Tiga Mutiara Nusantara Molding Section in Dolok Merawan District)
Authors: Eka Mayastika Sinaga  , Christin Natalia Sianipar  , Ranti Dwi Putri Saragih
Published: June 2023

Based on the results of research and discussion regarding the effect of compensation on job satisfaction with work motivation as an intervening variable "at PT. Tiga Mutiara Nusantara Molding Section in Kec. Dolok Merawan, it can be concluded that: Based on the results of the analysis of hypothesis 1, it can be concluded that the first hypothesis is accepted, meaning that the compensation variable (X) influences the work motivation variable (Z). This reflects that the greater the compensation given by PT. Tiga Mutiara Nusantara will be more motivated by employees at work. Based on the results of the analysis of hypothesis 2 it can be concluded that it can be concluded that the second hypothesis is accepted, meaning that the Compensation variable (X) influences the Job Satisfaction variable (Y). This can be interpreted that the higher the compensation given, the more satisfied employees will be. Based on the results of the analysis of hypothesis 3, it can be concluded that the third hypothesis is accepted, meaning that the variable Work Motivation (Z) affects the variable Job Satisfaction (Y). This reflects that if employees are motivated to eat, employees will be more satisfied at work. Based on the results of the analysis of hypothesis 4, it shows the direct influence of the Compensation variable (X) on the Job Satisfaction variable (Y). While the indirect effect is through the variable Work Motivation (Z). the indirect effect through the Work Motivation variable (Z) is smaller than the direct effect on the Job Satisfaction variable (Y).
Using JavaScript in web design
Authors:   Electromagnetic Impulse Inc., North York, Ontario, Canada, Shoikhedbrod Michael
Published: June 2023

JavaScript was created to bring a web page to life. Scripts are programs written in JavaScript. Each script is connected directly to HyperText Markup Language (HTML) in any browser and is immediately executed when the web page is loaded. JavaScript scripts are written in plain text that does not require special training, which is why JavaScript is very different from the Java programming language, to which it is very similar. A special interpreter program allows JavaScript to be used not only in the browser but anywhere, and therefore the process of executing script commands is called “interpretation.” The interpreter executes the program’s JavaScript ource code (script) “as is” in browsers. Modern interpreters convert JavaScript to machine code before execution, optimize it, and only then perform it. Because of this, JavaScript is very fast. All known browsers have a JavaScript interpreter built into them, which is why they can execute scripts on the page. However, JavaScript can be used outside of the browser. This is a full-fledged language, with programs that can be run on a server and even on consumer electronic devices, if they have the appropriate interpreter installed. This article presents various JavaScript applications, used by the author, embedded in HTML files that allow a web designer to make a text animation presentation on a web page, to make a slide show, to create a questionnaire with ready-made answers so that the user reading the web page can easily master the necessary material contained in the questionnaire, to conduct an exam with the user on any topic of interest to him or her in a multitask mode with assessments of the exam results and a table of correct answers, place scientific applications on the web page, for example, a table of chemical elements by Mendeleev with printing of all parameters of a chemical element at the request of the user or calculators that the user can use online. The author has managed to build HTML using JavaScript that allows displaying beautiful Java applets accompanied by a banner, designed as a Java applet, contained within a moving window that expands from the left end and moves to the right end at the top of the web page.
A PRESSÃO ECOLÓGICA NA CIDADE DE MANAUS – AMAZONAS
Authors: Ramírez Yunier Sarmiento , Nunes Ellem Assam , Freire Renata Bianca Oliveira , Cutiño Yadira Pérez
Published: June 2023

Desde o início do século XXI, os momentos de crise parecem cada vez mais recorrentes, o que em qualquer momento sempre suscitou polêmica em todas as áreas; no entanto, as pessoas estão prestando cada vez mais atenção à capacidade da Terra de manter os níveis de consumo na sociedade capitalista de hoje. Portanto, cidades localizadas em biomas complexos e frágeis como a floresta tropical (Amazônia) requerem monitoramento, sobretudo, de suas pressões ecológicas, de seu consumo. A medição com o índice de sustentabilidade ambiental é essencial para sistematizar e monitorar o impacto ambiental do consumo humano. Portanto, o estudo tem como objetivo analisar a sustentabilidade ambiental do município de Manaus com base na medição do consumo humano pelo Método da Pegada Ecológica (EFM). Metodologicamente, as características do estudo são quantitativas e descritivas, utilizando dados de fonte primários e secundários. Como resultados pretende-se discutir posições ideológicas (pessimistas/otimistas) em relação aos recursos naturais e níveis de produção, que sintetizam grandes debates históricos sobre população, desenvolvimento e meio ambiente. Mostra também os resultados da Pegada Ecológica do Município de Manaus para medir a pressão exercida por determinadas populações sobre a natureza, com o objetivo de conscientizar e incentivar a participação em ações que contribuam para o desenvolvimento sustentável.
Product design education: a kit for building empathy
Authors: Félix Silvina , Reis Miriam
Published: June 2023

Challenges around inclusive design and social design consciousness require understanding the thoughts and feelings of the people around us. The role of empathy in the design process is widely recognized in the literature, increasing the attention of researchers and design educators to include empathic design as a research approach in product design education. Developing empathy through experiencing others’ life provides opportunities for students to understand how people with disabilities live, feel and experience their everyday life. Product design students need to gain socially conscious awareness and improve their empathic horizon. According to the literature, through training and experience, the empathic horizon of designers can be extended and changed over time. To acquire more empathy with people, simulation devices or wearable kits can be designed to mimic the weaknesses and limitations of people with disabilities. This paper describes an empathic design process where the students designed and prototyped an empathic wearable kit and perform the task independently. Putting on ‘other shoes’ the students record the experience in video and use the think-aloud technique to communicate the difficulties felt during the task. By learning to empathize, students can improve their abilities to recognize and make interpretations of what people think, feel, and need. Empathy practice during product development can provide empathic collect probes to help in students' design process decisions.