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Transformation and feminisation: The masculinity of the MBA and the âun-developmentâ of men
Purpose-This paper sets out to explore the gendered nature of the MBA and the benefits men and women gain from the course. In so doing it highlights a relationship between the masculinity of the MBA and the âun-developmentâ of men.
Design/methodology/approach- The paper draws on secondary data and critiques the masculinity of the MBA pedagogy.
Findings- Examining outcomes from the MBA, evidence suggests that while men may achieve greater progress in terms of career development and pay, it is women who are more likely to undergo âtransformationalâ change.
Originality and value- Drawing on work from critical management education (CME) and on models of learning, this paper argues for the need to âfeminizeâ the MBA, where feminization is used in a critical context to include a challenge to rather than rejection of dominant discourses. This goes some way to address the charge that, while CME has highlighted some of the programmeâs moral and political foundations, it has failed to recognise the gendered implications of the MBA
Recovery of Voltage-Gated Na(v)1.4 Channels from Slow Inactivation Reflects Memory of Prior Stimulation in Multiple Molecular Processes
PCA and K-Means decipher genome
In this paper, we aim to give a tutorial for undergraduate students studying
statistical methods and/or bioinformatics. The students will learn how data
visualization can help in genomic sequence analysis. Students start with a
fragment of genetic text of a bacterial genome and analyze its structure. By
means of principal component analysis they ``discover'' that the information in
the genome is encoded by non-overlapping triplets. Next, they learn how to find
gene positions. This exercise on PCA and K-Means clustering enables active
study of the basic bioinformatics notions. Appendix 1 contains program listings
that go along with this exercise. Appendix 2 includes 2D PCA plots of triplet
usage in moving frame for a series of bacterial genomes from GC-poor to GC-rich
ones. Animated 3D PCA plots are attached as separate gif files. Topology
(cluster structure) and geometry (mutual positions of clusters) of these plots
depends clearly on GC-content.Comment: 18 pages, with program listings for MatLab, PCA analysis of genomes
and additional animated 3D PCA plot
Observation of sub-Poisson photon statistics in the cavity-QED microlaser
We have measured the second-order correlation function of the cavity-QED
microlaser output and observed a transition from photon bunching to
antibunching with increasing average number of intracavity atoms. The observed
correlation times and the transition from super- to sub-Poisson photon
statistics can be well described by gain-loss feedback or enhanced/reduced
restoring action against fluctuations in photon number in the context of a
quantum microlaser theory and a photon rate equation picture. However, the
theory predicts a degree of antibunching several times larger than that
observed, which may indicate the inadequacy of its treatment of atomic velocity
distributions.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
Supporting research and development in ambulance services: research for better healthcare in prehospital settings
Background This paper discusses recent developments in research support for ambulance trusts in England and Wales and how this could be designed to lead to better implementation, collaboration in and initiation of high-quality research to support a truly evidence-based service.
Method The National Ambulance Research Steering Group was set up in 2007 to establish the strategic direction for involvement of regional ambulance services in developing relevant and well-designed research for improving the quality of services to patients.
Results Ambulance services have been working together and with academic partners to implement research and to participate, collaborate and lead the design of research that is relevant for patients and ambulance services.
Conclusion New structures to support the strategic development of ambulance and prehospital research will help address gaps in the evidence for health interventions and service delivery in prehospital and ambulance care and ensure that ambulance services can increase their capacity and capability for high-quality research
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