bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Values and the value system of the youth, using the example of student population
Authors: Silic Ivana , Dulcic Zelimir , Visic Meri 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe youth (especially students) with their values have major influence on further value system of society in general in the future. Exploring the values and value systems focused on youth, students in the field of economic science are in the interest of this study. Pedagogical interest for the research of values among youth can be double‐natured: the authors want to find out how much students manage to adapt to validity system of a certain society, or they want to find out what values in which youth can bring to future generation as a special group of people. The aim of this research is to find out whether there are differences in the hierarchical values and the value system between the Economics university students from EFST (Croatia) and GUF (Germany) or not.Design/methodology/approachIn order to find out if there are values in general and also a value system of the youth, the research was conducted using questionnaires at Universities in Split and Frankfurt. The questionnaire was constructed based on psychometric Likert‐analytical methods. The collected statistical data are entered and stored in the file of the statistical package SPSS.FindingsThe value system of the youth is an important indicator for a specific trend of the society, because young people represent the future backbone of the society. The current situation in society affects the formation of confounding value attitudes to a greater or lesser impact on the actual behavior of young people. Based on obtained results it can be concluded that the Economics students of the University of Split and Frankfurt have a statistically significant difference in the assignment of significance values and the value system as a whole.Originality/valueThis study primarily examines the value systems of students who live in very different social environment. Social environment has affected their value system.
The impact of ICT services on perceptions of the quality of life of older people
Authors: Damant Jacqueline , Knapp Martin , Watters Sarah , Freddolino Paul , Ellis Margaret , King Derek 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to report results of the impact of the information and communication technology (ICT) platform and telecare services developed by the MonAMI consortium on the quality of life (QOL) of older people in three European communities.Design/methodology/approachIn a three‐month trial, the MonAMI technology was installed in the homes of older people with various needs, in the cities of Stockholm, Sweden; Zaragoza, Spain; and Kosice, Slovakia. Evaluation criteria and instrumentation were developed to assess the effects of the services on users' perceived QOL in the domains of independence, physical health, psychological wellbeing, social networking, and physical environment.FindingsA total of 62 users, with a mean age of 79 years, participated in the trial. Results demonstrate that the MonAMI services had some positive, significant effects on users' QOL. For instance, users with a higher number of disabilities at baseline reported greater confidence in keeping intruders from entering their home compared to users with fewer disabilities (OR=2.51, 0.01 p<0.05). However, overall findings show that healthier, more independent users perceived more benefits from the services compared to users who report more health problems and are less independent.Research limitations/implicationsThe complexities of conducting the MonAMI trial led to a small, heterogeneous sample of users over a short time span. This in turn created difficulties in observing the potential effects of the services and achieving significance on some indicators of QOL.Originality/valueThis paper provides quantitative analyses around the impact of telecare services; suggests important directions for further research; and highlights the methodological challenges of evaluating ICT‐based care services in a community setting.
GPS and IMU (inertial measurement unit) as a navigation system for the visually impaired in cities
Authors: Zegarra Flores Jesus , Farcy René 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe aim of this work is to improve navigation solutions for the visually impaired, specifically problems with the heading given by the current GPS antennas. This heading is not reliable when the speed of the pedestrian or of the car is less than 10 km/h. The solution proposed is the use of one inertial measurement unit (IMU) coupled to a GPS, giving the navigation information in the way of heading and distance to the final destination.Design/methodology/approachThe authors have developed their system using their IMU (compass, gyroscope and accelerometer) developed in the laboratory. They have also developed the user interface in one Smart Phone in the Android operating system coupled to the IMU using the Bluetooth transmission. Furthermore, the authors have tested their system in bad GPS reception conditions in Paris. They also used two other GPS systems (Navigon and Ariadne GPS) for testing the best way of giving the information: either “car navigation information: turn left or right at 100 meters … ” or “heading and distance to the final destination: destination at 2 o'clock, 150 meters”.FindingsThe main finding is that we can have a better way of navigation (for the visually impaired in pedestrian navigation) using one IMU, coupled to a compass and a GPS antenna in cities even in the case of hesitation of the user, using the information of “heading and distance to the final destination”.Originality/valueThis paper demonstrates how GPS coupled to an IMU can give a better way of navigating for the visually impaired; in especial using the information about heading and distance to the final destination.
Animation: children, autism and new possibilities for learning
Authors: Holmgaard Aase , Pedersen Hanne , Abbott Chris 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to discover whether and to what extent children with autism can find the production of animations useful for their learning and self‐experience. The study seeks to understand how the participants produce animations and what implications this has had for their learning abilities and social interaction skills.Design/methodology/approachThrough a mixed methods approach, but with participant observation as paramount, the authors worked with two children identified as being on the autistic spectrum to document their understanding and use of animation as a tool for concept development and for narrative and meaning‐making.FindingsThe project showed that the two participants in question gained greater learner autonomy through their involvement in animation. Teachers also reported that they understood more about the two students than had previously been the case. One participant has become much more actively involved in learning processes than before and sees herself in a new way, mainly because her anxiety has been reduced; the other participant has learned much about the component parts of a narrative sequence and is now able to assemble these more effectively.Originality/valueThe greatest benefit of animation in the classroom comes from young people becoming producers of it rather than merely consumers. Being able to express themselves through movement opens the possibility of understanding and interpreting emotions, moods and situations in a way that is of great benefit. This case study suggests that being actively involved in the production of an animated story is particularly beneficial for children's emotional, social and verbal development. Combining experienced reality with bodily expressions and subsequently with verbal language is difficult for most children with autism. Creating animated stories can be a useful stepping stone to enable children to transform experienced reality into words. The outcomes described in this paper are essentially linked to the nature of the production task and could not have been achieved through passive absorption of animation.
Service user involvement in occupational therapy education: an evolving involvement
Authors: Cleminson Sandra , Moesby Aidan 
Published: March 2013

PurposeService user involvement in higher education is now an expectation, with university learning and teaching strategies ensuring it is a priority. Service users have highlighted the importance of collaborative working and the sharing of their experience. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate an example of how lived experience of mental illness can be used to increase students' awareness of the impact of this and to offer indicators of how they can respond more effectively by following the professional philosophy of client‐centred practice. By involving a service user on an occupational therapy programme, it was expected that students would benefit from the narrative of a service user's experience of mental illness.Design/methodology/approachThis paper illustrates the experience of collaborative working between a service user and university lecturer, which progressed beyond the telling of the narrative to include more active involvement and the opportunity to influence students' thinking.FindingsThe reported benefits for the service user included feeling valued and a sense of empowerment.Originality/valueThe paper concludes that collaborative working can increase involvement, which promotes recovery for service users and allows learning to be more directly influenced by what service users want from health care professionals.
Finding the personal in the clinical psychology swamp
Authors: Wood Helen , Lea Laura , Holttum Sue 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the interface between the professional and personal, and particularly personal realities reflected in the Equality Act (2010), within a clinical psychology training context.Design/methodology/approachAn innovative action research process involving discussions, seminars and focus groups. The first author was a trainee on the programme and had been an informal carer. The other two authors are programme staff with service user experience. In the cycle presented here, six staff members and 14 trainees attended five 50‐minute reflective group sessions. Data were collected by focus group and analysed using thematic analysis.FindingsParticipants voiced continuing uncertainty about the personal‐professional interface alongside increased understanding of ways to enact it. Parenthood, class and mental health were identified as important domains and competition between these emerged as a theme.Research limitations/implicationsThe reflective groups and focus group have contributed to a process of change in relation to service user involvement and trainee learning. Transferability of the findings to other programmes is discussed and further research is required.Practical implicationsThe authors would advocate for partnerships between trainees, staff and service users as a means of learning, researching and change within mental health training.Originality/valueThe authors are unaware of any other similar work: the unusual collaboration by the authors, the use of action research and the adoption of reflective groups within the process is unique.
Could prescribing be part of the clinical psychologist's role?
Authors: Newman Andrew 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe number of mental health professionals able to prescribe has, for a number of years, reached beyond medics, but UK clinical psychologists are not yet permitted to train to prescribe. The purpose of this paper is to ask if prescribing could be part of the clinical psychologist's role.Design/methodology/approachThis article lays out three core areas of discussion: what was the drive for non‐medical prescribing? Could psychologists be trained to prescribe? Could prescribing be another tool for psychologists? Currently, UK clinical psychologists are not able to prescribe unless they have an additional qualification as a medic, pharmacist or nurse. This paper ends by considering the position of a clinical psychologist who is also a registered nurse and wonders about the pros and cons of training to prescribe.FindingsIt was argued that clinical clinical psychologists who are also registered nurses are best placed and currently perhaps the only clinical psychologists able to train to prescribe. The author questioned his motives for considering training to prescribe and looked at the risks in prescribing.Originality/valueThe author is unsure if he wants to pursue prescribing privileges but makes no objection to clinical psychologists prescribing.
Training for in‐home psychiatric disability support workers
Authors: Shepherd Nicole , Meehan Thomas 
Published: March 2013

PurposeSupport workers who provide in‐home support to people with psychiatric disability are becoming a significant part of the mental health workforce. Research is needed to establish the optimum level and content of training they need to effectively carry out their role.Design/methodology/approachThis paper reports on this paper is to draw on the results of a survey of 104 support workers and interviews with 18 support workers and eight managers in Queensland, Australia, who provide in‐home support for people with psychiatric disability. The authors describe the training undertaken by these workers and their perceptions of the adequacy of this training in relation to the challenges of their work.FindingsThe majority of support workers felt they had adequate training, though many expressed the desire to know more about mental illness symptoms, medications and the concept of recovery. Support workers nominated motivating their clients and managing challenging behaviour as the most difficult aspect of the job. Future training offered to these workers needs to focus on increasing knowledge about mental illness and the concept of recovery, and supporting them in their work with clients who have low levels of motivation and/or challenging behaviours. Access to professional supervision may also be of benefit.Originality/valueThis paper adds to knowledge about the training needs of support workers who provide in‐home support to people with psychiatric disability. These findings will be useful for practitioners and decision makers who are considering the training needs of this group.
Wellness coaching: frontline worker training in mental health
Authors: Nelson Abigail , Shockley Carrie 
Published: March 2013

PurposeMental health frontline workers can and do provide fundamental support in the wellness of people with serious mental illness. The City University of New York offered a non‐credit Certificate in Wellness Coaching to this group. The purpose of this paper is to describe the certificate and the program outcomes.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data collected through course evaluations, reports, and observations to describe perceptions of personal and professional usefulness and applicability, as well as challenges.FindingsParticipants reported using wellness concepts personally and professionally and perceived personal development in communication and leadership. Participants and faculty identified internal and external supports and barriers to transitioning into the role of wellness coach.Originality/valueThe paper presents a replicable model which taught frontline workers wellness concepts that benefit themselves and consumers and helped participants identify ways to expand capacity within their mental health agencies.
The need of accounting standards for Islamic financial institutions: evidence from AAOIFI
Authors: Mohammed Sarea Adel , Mohd Hanefah Mustafa 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the need of Islamic Accounting Standards – a review of the literature – for Islamic financial institutions (IFIs).Design/methodology/approachThe basis of the paper was stakeholder theory to analyse the need of accounting standards and to design the conceptual framework as evidenced from Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). The evidence reviewed suggests the need for Islamic accounting standards to fill the gap in accounting practice among Islamic financial institutions.FindingsThe AAOIFI accounting standards serve as a guideline that may reflect the unique characteristics of IFIs and become a useful tool to meet the various needs of IFIs. Currently, one of the major challenges facing IFIs lies in the preparation of the financial statements under different accounting standards and which may lead to problems of comparability, reliability and compliance level measurement. This has resulted in a heated debate among scholars which has hitherto translated to the evolving existing literature surrounding the interpretation of the level of compliance with the Islamic accounting standards. The paper concludes with various recommendations for future research, the most important of which is the need for future studies on how AAOIFI accounting standards can be made mandatory in all Muslim countries.Originality/valueThis paper contributes towards a better understanding and acceptability of the need of Islamic Accounting Standards.
The effects of new AAOIFI standards on Sukuk in choosing the most authentic Islamic principles
Authors: Mohamed Naim Asmadi , Yazid Isa Mohamad , Liki Hamid Mohd 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThis paper aims to analyse the new standards on Sukuk which was issued by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institution (AAOIFI) as a result of the strong critics posed by Shaykh Taqi in the end of 2007 that 85 percent of Sukuk issuance were not in line with the teachings of Shariah.Design/methodology/approachThis study reviewed samples of Sukuk prior and after the new AAOIFI pronouncement by focusing on controversial areas such as ownership transfer, pricing and guarantee element. This paper used content analysis approaches to analyse the pronouncement and the samples.FindingsThe findings showed that there were negligible changes on the principle term and condition (PTC) of the Sukuk after the pronouncement, thus it did not have much effect in changing the Shariah Advisors and industry players when deciding more authentic principles and decisions.Originality/valueBased on the findings, it is acceptable that the advisors tried their very best in making efforts to minimize controversial decisions as to suit current financial practices.
A Qualitative Assessment of Emergency Department Patients' Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Acceptance Toward Revised HIV Testing Strategies
Authors: Cowan Ethan , Leider Jason , Velastegui Lorena , Wexler Juliana , Velloza Jennifer , Calderon Yvette 
Published: March 2013

AbstractObjectivesThe objective of this study was to explore emergency department (EDs) patients' knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and acceptability toward revised human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing recommendations.MethodsParticipants were recruited in proportion to the racial, sex, and ethnic makeup of the study ED. Interviewers presented participants with a stimulus followed by questions about opt‐out consent, elimination of separate written consent, and curtailed counseling. Three investigators coded all transcripts using an iterative coding strategy until thematic saturation was achieved.ResultsThirty‐four semistructured, in‐depth, individual interviews were conducted, including five with patients ages 13 to 17 years and five with Spanish‐speaking patients. Nineteen (56%) participants were women. The mean (±SD) age was 31 (±12) years. Most were Hispanic (38%) or African American/black (44%). Only one (2.9%) participant knew about the revised testing recommendations. Participants believed that opt‐out consent would result in increased testing, but this was confounded by misunderstanding of the consent process: “so the opt‐out is, you basically don't have a choice.” Participants thought eliminating separate written consent was a positive change but that it could result in people being tested without their knowledge. Attitudes diverged over curtailed counseling, but participants felt patients “should have options” for counseling because “everybody isn't the same.”ConclusionsEmergency department patients were unaware of revised HIV testing recommendations. Most felt that opt‐out consent and elimination of separate written consent were positive changes but could result in a patient being tested without his or her knowledge. The response to curtailed counseling was polarized but participants agreed on the need to accommodate personal preferences. This information may be useful when designing ED‐based HIV testing programs.
Reduction in Observation Unit Length of Stay With Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Depends on Time of Emergency Department Presentation
Authors: Mahler Simon A. , Hiestand Brian C. , Nwanaji‐Enwerem Jamaji , Goff David C. , Burke Gregory L. , Douglas Case L. , Nicks Bret , Miller Chadwick D. 
Published: March 2013

AbstractObjectivesPrior studies demonstrating shorter length of stay (LOS) from coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) relative to stress testing in emergency department (ED) patients have not considered time of patient presentation. The objectives of this study were to determine whether low‐risk chest pain patients receiving stress testing or CCTA have differences in ED plus observation unit (OU) LOS and if there are disparities in testing modality use, based on the time of patient presentation to the ED.MethodsThe authors examined a cohort of low‐risk chest pain patients evaluated in an ED‐based OU using prospective and retrospective OU registry data. During the study period, stress testing and CCTA were both available from 08:00 to 17:00 hours. CCTA was not available on weekends, and therefore only subjects presenting on weekdays were included. Cox regression analysis was used to model the effect of testing modality (stress testing vs. CCTA) on OU LOS. Separate models were fit based on time of patient presentation to the ED using 4‐hour blocks beginning at midnight. The primary independent variable was testing modality: stress testing or CCTA. Age, sex, and race were included as covariates. Logistic regression was used to model testing modality choice by time period adjusted for age, sex, and race.ResultsOver the study period, 841 subjects presented Monday through Friday. Median LOS was 18.0 hours (interquartile range [IQR] = 11.7 to 22.9 hours). Objective cardiac testing was completed in 788 of 841 (94%) patients, with 496 (63%) receiving stress testing and 292 (37%) receiving CCTA. After age, race, and sex were adjusted for, patients presenting between 08:00 and 11:59 hours not only had a shorter LOS associated with CCTA (p < 0.0001), but also had a greater likelihood of being tested by CCTA (p = 0.001). None of the other time periods had significant differences in LOS or testing modality choice for CCTA relative to stress testing.ConclusionsIn an OU setting with weekday and standard business hours CCTA availability, CCTA testing was associated with shorter LOS among low‐risk chest pain patients only in patients presenting to the ED between 08:00 and 11:59 hours. That time period was also associated with a greater likelihood of being tested by CCTA, suggesting that ED providers may have intuited the inability of CCTA to shorten LOS during other times.