Phase Maps for Two Jury Deliberations

These are the phase maps of the jury deliberations referenced in the article "Exploring Conflict Management Processes In Jury Deliberations Through Interaction Analysis" published in Small Group Researchunpublishe

Researching a segmented market:reflections on telephone interviewing

Purpose The purpose of this paper was to review the effectiveness of telephone interviewing for capturing data and to consider in particular the challenges faced by telephone interviewers when capturing information about market segments. Design/methodology/approach The platform for this methodological critique was a market segment analysis commissioned by Sport Wales which involved a series of 85 telephone interviews completed during 2010. Two focus groups involving the six interviewers involved in the study were convened to reflect on the researchers’ experiences and the implications for business and management research. Findings There are three principal sets of findings. First, although telephone interviewing is generally a cost-effective data collection method, it is important to consider both the actual costs (i.e. time spent planning and conducting interviews) as well as the opportunity costs (i.e. missed appointments, “chasing participants”). Second, researchers need to be sensitised to and sensitive to the demographic characteristics of telephone interviewees (insofar as these are knowable) because responses are influenced by them. Third, the anonymity of telephone interviews may be more conducive for discussing sensitive issues than face-to-face interactions. Originality/value The present study adds to this modest body of literature on the implementation of telephone interviewing as a research technique of business and management. It provides valuable methodological background detail about the intricate, personal experiences of researchers undertaking this method “at a distance” and without visual cues, and makes explicit the challenges of telephone interviewing for the purposes of data capture

School to post-school transition programs for young adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review, and; the meaning of well-being from the perspective of young adults with Down syndrome

OBJECTIVE: To review the effectiveness of school to post-school transition programs for young adults with intellectual disability and their impact on community participation, friendships and quality of life. METHODS: Electronic searches of six databases and manual searches of reference lists were conducted to obtain evidence of programs supporting the transition of young adults with intellectual disability from school to post-school. Transition programs or services and postsecondary education programs targeted at increasing participation and peer interaction were included. Two reviewers undertook data extraction and quality assessment. A systematic review was possible. RESULTS: All eight articles reviewed, with a total of 573 participants, reported on the impact of the transition process and programs from school to post-school on the young adults with intellectual disability including the perceived barriers and facilitators to the transition process. Authors discussed outcomes of transition programs as community participation, friendships and quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: School to post-school transition programs appear effective in encouraging community participation, social interaction and, ultimately, positively impact on the quality of life for young adults with intellectual disability. Varying sample sizes and the methodological quality of the studies allowed only for a systematic review. Future research using larger samples to examine the effectiveness of school to post-school transition programs across a variety of settings is required. This research should also examine issues such as the timing of services in relation transition from secondary school

An Informatics Analysis of Downtime Preparedness

Background: Healthcare institutions rely increasingly on digital strategies in patient care delivery over the last several years. The most prominent of these is the use of electronic medical records. The reliance upon technology can have significant implications when these downtimes occur. Lack of availability of the EMR is not only disruptive to organizational processes and patient care, but also has the potential for serious patient harm. Currently, there is a lack of clarity of expected downtime procedures based on clinical role as well as a lack of standardized documentation requirements across the institution. Due to these factors, there is a need for development of tools to assist the end user with implementing these tasks during system downtime. Methods: A gap analysis of available downtime resources was followed by a survey of clinical staff to validate analysis findings. Based on the knowledge deficits, recommendations for evidence-based strategies were evaluated and presented to the appropriate leadership. Results: Knowledge deficits among clinical staff of available resources as well as roles and responsibilities during downtime were identified. Evidence-based strategies to improve downtime preparedness were identified and presented to leadership of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. These strategies include development of ongoing education curriculum and development of just-in-time documents to support the end user during system outages. Conclusions: Further study is needed to identify evidence-based best practice for increasing staff preparedness during system downtime

The psychological distress of the young driver: a brief report

Objective: To explore the role of psychological distress in the self-reported risky driving of young novice drivers. Design: Cross-sectional online survey of 761 tertiary students aged 17-25 years with an intermediate (Provisional) driving licence who completed Kessler’s Psychological Distress Scale and the Behaviour of Young Novice Drivers Scale. Setting: Queensland, Australia, August-October 2009. Main outcome measures: Psychological distress, risky driving. Results: Regression analyses revealed that psychological distress uniquely explained 8.5% of the variance in young novice’s risky driving, with adolescents experiencing psychological distress also reporting higher levels of risky driving. Psychological distress uniquely explained a significant 6.7% and 9.5% of variance in risky driving for males and females respectively. Conclusions: Medical practitioners treating adolescents who have been injured through risky behaviour need to aware of the potential contribution of psychological distress, whilst mental health professionals working with adolescents experiencing psychological distress need to be aware of this additional source of potential harm. The nature of the causal relationships linking psychological distress and risky driving behaviour are not yet fully understood, indicating a need for further research so that strategies such as screening can be investigated

The Integrated Employment Success Tool (IESTTM): Development and Trial of an Autism-Specific Workplace Tool to Assist Employers in Modifying the Work Environment

Employers play a key role in supporting work participation for individuals with autism. This thesis developed a world first autism-specific workplace tool to assist employers in modifying the work environment. The workplace tool was most beneficial to employers with no previous autism experience and those without external support, and will continue to assist employers in making use of this untapped pool of talent in the workforce

Let\u27s Get It Write! Principles of Writing Construction Specifications and Special Provisions

The purpose of this presentation is to assist project managers and designers in preparing the necessary information required for Department contracts with regard to the Standard Specifications and Special Provisions. Attendees will be provided examples of both the right and wrong ways to present a Unique Special Provision, as well as things to avoid and questions to ask in order to adhere to legal, moral, and ethical construction standards

Baseline measures are altered in biomechanical studies

The purpose of this investigation was to examine if baseline measures are altered between conditions in biomechanical studies and to determine the need for baseline measurements in biomechanics. Ten runners were asked to run at varying speeds and obstacle heights. Baseline measures were acquired between all conditions. Right lower extremity kinematic and kinetic data were collected for all baseline trials and evaluated by both a group and a single subject analysis. The group analysis revealed significant differences between baselines only for the obstacle perturbation. The single subject analysis indicated that baseline measures are altered in a greater degree for kinematics than kinetics. These findings suggested that baseline measures are altered between conditions in biomechanical studies, and they should be used when a repeated measures or a single subject experimental design is being utilized

Principles of Writing Construction Specifications and Special Provisions

This presentation will help project managers and designers prepare the necessary information required for department and local public agency contracts with regard to the Standard Specifications and any necessary special provisions. Attendees will be provided examples of the proper way to present a Unique Special Provision, including things to avoid and questions to ask, in order to adhere to legal, moral, and ethical construction standards

Incorporating the Aesthetic Dimension into Pedagogy

One of the dimensions of learning experiences, which is not often given much attention outside of the creative arts, is the aesthetic dimension. In this paper we report on a study we conducted which explores the importance of learning through aesthetic experiences as identified by Dewey. While there is literature available which engages with the significance of such experiences (Hinchliffe, 2011; Nakamura, 2009) there is little which explores the nexus between this and specific practices in classrooms. Through examining pedagogical practices and beliefs of some exemplary teachers (as identified by their community), our study uncovered some approaches which offer alternate considerations for pedagogy. These have the potential to further enrich the sometimes static nature of the ‘official’ curriculum (Apple, 2000) as often assumed by pre-service teachers who attempt to deliver it through experiences