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Embracing Change With Power And Love: Shifting Organizational Paradigms Leveraging Systems Thinking, Brandi R. Muñoz

Tapestry: Journal of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Education

This article delves into the complexities of organizational change, emphasizing the critical roles of power and love in facilitating successful transitions. It distinguishes between the generative and degenerative effects of power and love within organizational contexts and underscores the importance of balancing these elements to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable change. Furthermore, the principles of systems thinking are highlighted, advocating for a holistic approach to understanding and analyzing organizational systems. The interconnectedness of system components and the necessity of feedback loops for informed decision-making and strategic planning are examined. Additionally, the article discusses the detrimental impact of overconfidence bias on …

Quantifying The Effects Of Climate On The Radial Growth Rates Of Urban Trees In Toronto, Ethan R. Cade

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Despite the importance of trees to urban ecosystem services and citizens’ well-being, they are an understudied aspect of modern ecology. Although some studies have been conducted in other countries, no urban dendroclimatological work has been conducted in Canada. I investigated the impact of climate on urban tree growth, focusing on Toronto. I collected cores from five tree species: red oak, European linden, sugar maple, Norway maple, and Austrian pine, from street and park locations. I found a difference in environmental stress by location and by species, with street trees exhibiting negative correlations between summer temperature and growth. Norway maple and …

Vocational Formation, Belonging And Christian Higher Education, Christopher W. Cobbler Sr.

Tapestry: Journal of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Education

Vocational formation and belonging are complimentary concepts. Vocational formation seeks human flourishing by attending to the healing of our social environments. Vocational formation is responding to God’s invitation to participate in the healing of creation from a particular social context, with others, for the sake of the world. Belonging, then, is the natural consequence of such an endeavor. This paper assumes the notion of institutional belonging in Christian higher education to be a kingdom characteristic that is best realized through the various postures of vocational formation. Radical hospitality, missional eschatology and communion with God are among the distinctive qualities of …

Oppressive Pushout: Examining Differences In Discipline And “Dropout” By Race, Gender, And Sexual Orientation, Danielle N. Aguilar, Taylor Lewis, Jude Paul Matias Dizon, Pearl Lo, Ángel González, Jason C. Garvey, Mario I. Suárez

Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education

Drawing on well-established insights, our study adds nuance to the discussion regarding school pushout practices by centering race, sexual orientation and gender beyond the binary. By way of descriptive and inferential statistics using the High School Longitudinal Study (HSLS:09), our article seeks to disrupt the cisheteronormative discussion regarding exclusionary school discipline and institutionally inflicted pushout that impacts the educational trajectories and opportunities of queer and trans Black, Indigenous, students of color (QT BIPOC). Results from our chi-square analyses revealed significant differences in rates of cutting/skipping class, in-school suspension, suspension or expulsion, and dropping out across our four groups: QT BIPOC …

Defending An Achilles’ Heel: Evolving Warfare In The Philippines, 1941–1945, Robert S. Burrell

Joint Force Quarterly

The Pacific War during World War II provided valuable lessons in military strategy and the importance of unconventional warfare. Japan’s aggressive expansion in the 1930s and 1940s left to a major conflict with the United States over control of the Philippine Islands. Japan’s advancements in naval technology, including the largest battleships and superior night combat tactics, allowed them to invade the Philippines in December 1941. Filipino resistance against Japanese occupation grew, with various local groups using guerilla warfare tactics to fight back. These resistance movements played a crucial role in opposing Japanese forces. Intelligence operations were also vital. U.S. submarines …

The New Makers Of Modern Strategy, Walter M. Hudson

Joint Force Quarterly

This book offers 45 essays that explore the evolution of strategic thinking from ancient times to today. The book is divided into five sections, each covering a different historical period. This volume brings together military history, political science, and international relations to discuss key strategic ideas and figures, from early strategic thinkers to modern-day challenges like nuclear strategy. It focuses on the importance of nation-states and their ongoing competition. It emphasizes the lasting importance of strategic thinking. The book provides valuable insights for today’s policymakers and strategists.

Seeking The Bomb, Tobias Bernard Switzer

Joint Force Quarterly

After nearly 80 years of scholarship on nuclear weapons, one might understandably believe that all the important issues have been addressed, if not settled. However, Vipin Narang, professor of political science at MIT, has a knack for asking and answering questions that other nuclear strategy researchers have overlooked. Whereas most academic work looks at superpowers, Narang’s book Nuclear Strategy in the Modern Era: Regional Powers and International Conflict (Princeton University Press, 2014) examines how the strategic deterrence postures of non-superpower nuclear states differ from those of superpowers. And now, in his latest, Seeking the Bomb, he extracts insights from studying …

Beyond Ukraine, Dwight "Buzz" Phillips

Joint Force Quarterly

This book is a collection of essays by leading defense theorists, exploring warfare's future due to recent conflicts and technological advancements. The book is divided into four topics: the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, future war landscapes, military innovation, and the nature of future conflicts. Authors tackle questions about war’s nature and the evolving character of warfare. This highlights the necessity of broad, interdisciplinary thinking to grasp the complex and changing nature of war.

Commander’S Critical Information Requirements: Crucial For Decisionmaking And Joint Synchronization, Christopher R. Bolton, Matthew R. Prescott

Joint Force Quarterly

Effective decision-making in modern joint military operations demands timely access to critical information. Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs) address this challenge by identifying and prioritizing essential information for operational decisions. This article proposes enhancing CCIR development aligned with decision points across planning horizons using a backward-planning methodology supported by tools like the Decision Support Matrix (DSM). It also explores integrating CCIRs within the intelligence collection and analysis cycle to align intelligence efforts with operational goals across Joint Planning Process (JPP) phases. This article aims to strengthen decision-making processes and enhance operational outcomes in joint military operations.

Mission (Command) Complete: Implications Of Jadc2, Joseph M. Mcgiffin

Joint Force Quarterly

Command and control (C2) is crucial in military operations, guiding how authority directs missions. As warfare evolves with AI, hypersonic weapons, and autonomous platforms, the U.S. military is advancing its Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC) initiatives. This effort aims to unify military networks for better decision-making. This article explores challenges in adapting Joint C2 networks for JADC2. It compares new technologies with current military practices, highlighting where changes are needed. Key areas include strategic planning, tactical operations, and how JADC2 affects mission command. Recommendations focus on improving readiness for future conflicts by enhancing interoperability and decision-making across military branches.

The Ppwt And Ongoing Challenges To Arms Control In Space, Brian Britt

Joint Force Quarterly

On January 11, 2007, China tested an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile, destroying a weather satellite and creating about 35,000 pieces of orbital debris, the largest debris event in history. This highlighted the vulnerability of space assets and the need for effective space arms control. Despite proposals like the 2008 PPWT by China and Russia, effective agreements are hindered by verification challenges and diverse ASAT technologies. The 2014 EU Code of Conduct failed to gain consensus. The 2022 U.S. ban on direct-ascent ASAT tests is a positive step but doesn’t address all threats. The UN’s guidelines for the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer …

The Other Arctic: Competition, Cooperation, Or Coexistence?, John B. Kelley, Christopher J. Sarton, Scott A. Curtice, Charles C. York Iii

Joint Force Quarterly

In Antarctica, the United States must mitigate risks stemming from competitive influences working to alter the current paradigms, but it also should seize the opportunities that Antarctica’s unique status affords. As climate change continues to open new opportunities in polar regions, international concern has grown over the potential for the future irresponsible use of the area by actors more concerned with military and economic advantage than conservation efforts. Apprehension over the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s activities raises more significant concerns that Antarctica may become a region of military competition instead of global cooperation. This apprehension is well-founded but not …

Building Engineering Ecology For Industrial Change In Digital Age, Zhengzhong Xu, Jian Chan

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

In the digital civilization era, scientific and technological innovation has emerged as a crucial pathway to unleash new quality productive forces and spearhead the ascendancy of great powers. It has become a vital pillar for major nations to engage in international competition and reshape the global order. Furthermore, it acts as a key instrument to smooth out economic cycles and overcome the limitations imposed by these cycles. The rise model, marked by advanced scientific and technological innovation and a commitment to scientific self-sufficiency and enhancement, significantly boosts the viability and acceptance of China’s approach to international governance. At the same …

Comparative Analysis And Insights Into R&D Mode Of Top Artificial Intelligence Companies In China And The Us, Xiyi Yang, Jia Jia, Xiaoyu Zhou, Shouyang Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently one of the most prominent fields in the technology industry, with China and the US being two global centers for AI research and development. However, the two countries differ in their development levels of the AI industry. In particular, the emergence of ChatGPT in 2022 has sparked extensive discussions regarding the capabilities and competitiveness of Chinese AI companies. This study analyzes over 120 000 AI invention patents approved in the past five years in both China and the US. Firstly, it constructs a multidimensional index based on AI patent features to identify the top 10 …

Analysis On Development Trend Of Global Hypersonic Technology, Xiaorong Huang, Yunwei Chen, Haichen Zhou

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Hypersonic technology is a key technology in the aerospace field in the future and is of very important strategic and forward-looking significance. Using bibliometric methods, it is found that research on hypersonic technology is mainly concentrated in the military field, among which power propulsion technology, navigation guidance and control technology, thermal protection technology and new materials are important research directions in this field. After sorting out the research and development situation of various countries, it is found that the relevant core technologies related to the development of hypersonic weapons are still the focus of future research. At the same time, …

Do You Say Please Or Thank You To Chatgpt? The Subtle Influence Of Prompt Engineering On Digital Civility, Essraa Nawar

Library Articles and Research

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In the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, tools like ChatGPT have become integral to our daily digital interactions. These advanced AI systems assist us with a myriad of tasks, from generating text and answering complex questions to providing creative solutions. However, as we engage more frequently with these non-human entities, an intriguing question arises: Are we inadvertently becoming ruder in our digital communications, or are we consciously maintaining our ingrained habits of politeness?"

Situation, Needs, And Countermeasures Of Innovation Development In The Yellow River Basin, Kaihua Chen, Jie Lin, Chaokai Xue, Weiyu Duan, Langmei Zhu, Dongzhu Lu, Baorong Hou

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The Yellow River runs through nine provinces (regions) in western, central, and eastern China. It is not only an important ecological security barrier in China, but also an important region for social activity and economic development. Strategically planning the development of the Yellow River Basin at the national level can not only accelerate the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin, but also effectively promote the western development strategy and regional coordinated development strategy. Nevertheless, the poor carrying capacity of the ecological environment in the Yellow River Basin, the obvious feature of industrial development relying heavily on energy, and the …

Comparative Analysis Of Science And Technology Innovation Competitiveness In The Yellow River Basin, Weiyu Duan, Quanjing Wang, Kaihua Chen, Siqing Fang, Huiling Liang, Renhai Dai

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The assessment and comparison of the S&T innovation competitiveness among the provinces and regions in the Yellow River Basin are helpful to better utilize the supporting and leading role of S&T innovation in the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. Combined with the real characteristics of S&T innovation in the Yellow River Basin, the study considers five dimensions horizontally: S&T innovation input, S&T innovation output, S&T entrepreneurial condition, S&T innovation revenue, and S&T innovation influence. Vertically, it considers two types of indicators, namely, strength and efficiency, and constructs the index system of evaluation of S&T innovation …

A Pathway For Digital Economy To Enable The Development Of Low-Carbon Transition Under “Technology-Organization-Environment” Framework, Wendong Wei, Yang Sun, Bei Liu, Hui Wang, Yong Geng

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The booming development of the digital economy has provided robust technical, management, and institutional means for the in-depth promotion of low-carbon transition. However, at present, there are still problems, such as the limited level of digital technological innovation, the insufficient supply of digital talents, and the urgent need for a sound digital governance system, which constrains the empowering effect of the digital economy on the development of China’s low-carbon transition. Based on the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, this study discusses the technology iteration, management transform, and system optimization of the influence of digital economy on the development of low carbon transformation. …

Situation, Needs, And Countermeasures Of Innovation Development In The Yellow River Basin, Kaihua Chen, Jie Lin, Chaokai Xue, Weiyu Duan, Langmei Zhu, Dongzhu Lu, Baorong Hou

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The Yellow River runs through nine provinces (regions) in western, central, and eastern China. It is not only an important ecological security barrier in China, but also an important region for social activity and economic development. Strategically planning the development of the Yellow River Basin at the national level can not only accelerate the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin, but also effectively promote the western development strategy and regional coordinated development strategy. Nevertheless, the poor carrying capacity of the ecological environment in the Yellow River Basin, the obvious feature of industrial development relying heavily on energy, and the …

“If They Can Help, They Will”: A Community Cultural Wealth Approach On Parent Support And Its Influence On The College Success Of First-Generation Latinas, Fabiola Rosiles

Dissertations

This study explores the parental support first-generation Latinas have received, and recognizes the skills, knowledge, and various forms of support that Latinx parents can and have provided their daughters when they seek a college education. Through a community cultural wealth framework, this study adds to the current literature on Latina and first-generation college students and specifically challenges the deficit approach that is often used when studying these student and parent populations. Furthermore, this study aids in better understanding the experiences of first-generation Latinas who receive parental support in ways that are outside of the traditional in-school presence and support. Through …

The Role Of Affect In Regulating The Influence Of Belief Superiority On Open-Minded Cognition And Information Selection Bias, Whinda Yustisia

Dissertations

Previous studies show that people high in belief superiority tend to hold higher attitude confidence and certainty, increasing information selection bias. However, it remained unclear why and when such an effect occurred. Two studies were conducted to address these questions. Study 1 aimed to examine the effect of belief superiority on information selection bias and its potential mediator: situation-specific open-minded cognition (SOMC). In line with the logic of earned dogmatism hypothesis, I posit that belief superiority induces a sense of entitlement to be close-minded, consequently leading to information selection bias. In study 2, I examined the role of affect (happy/sad) …

The Impact Of Risk And Trust On Confrontations Of Sexism: The Role Of Goals, Emily H. Budde

Dissertations

Sexism is still persistent in the United States (Swim et al., 2001), especially in the workplace (Fitzgerald, 1993; Loy & Stewart, 1984), leading to many negative outcomes for women. Unfortunately, there is an assumption in America that targets of bias will confront the perpetrator in the moment. However, this is often not the case leading to a disconnect in society at the cost of the target (Gutek & O’Connor, 1995). Looking at targets’ decision-making process and the factors that influence it can provide more context for why targets respond the way they do. I tested whether behaviors following bias (i.e., …

Examining Psychosocial Stressors Among African American Women With Postpartum Depression, Audrey Rose Morris

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Psychosocial stressors are among the causative factors of postpartum depression (PPD) in African American women. This study was a qualitative meta-analysis examining the psychosocial stressors that contribute to PPD among African American women. The aim was to identify the psychosocial stressors among African American women with PPD by examining existing literature and identifying common themes. The integrative model (IM) by Fishbein and Yzer assisted in understanding the significance of psychosocial stressors in African American women with PPD. Thematic analysis was used to generate new, more substantive meanings than those taken from individual investigations. Ten research studies were selected and examined …

Current Status, Challenges, And Policy Recommendations For Industrial Development In The Yellow River Basin, Chaokai Xue, Kaihua Chen, Quanjing Wang, Yujie Zhang, Xiaohui Qu, Mengfei Zhang, Haitao Ma

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The foundation for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin lies in the rational development of industry. This study systematically analyzes the current state of industrial development in the Yellow River Basin, examining traditional industries, strategic emerging industries, and future industries. Based on this analysis, it identifies key issues and development directions. The study reveals that the industrial structure in the Yellow River Basin is unreasonable; traditional industries have short chains and high energy consumption; the cultivation of strategic emerging industries is inadequate and poorly aligned; and comprehensive planning for future industries is inadequate. Therefore, it is …

Digital Technologies Empower Innovative Development Governance Of The Yellow River Basin, Tara Qian Sun, Yingying Jia, Gaozuo Sun, Xixi Zhao, Rongping Mu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The application of digital technologies is the core driving force for innovating traditional development and realizing a leap in productivity. The innovative development governance of the Yellow River Basin is a complex social system, involving economic, social, and ecological aspects. Its key driving force is the profound influence of digital technologies. Focused on how digital technologies empower the innovative development governance of the Yellow River Basin, the development process, problems, and challenges are analyzed at different stages, from the digital Yellow River to the digital twin Yellow River. It is found that the governance of the Yellow River Basin still …

Study On Data Mining Of Hydrogen Energy Policy In China Based On Natural Language Processing Technology, Dongling Huang, Yuan Liu, Xiaoshuai Yuan, Guozhong Jin, Yuanhang Cai, Li Liu, Heng Cao, Wanjun Li, Rui Cai

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Report to the 20th National Congress of the CPC emphasized the importance of “working actively and prudently towards the goals of reaching peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality”, as well as “speeding up the planning and development of a system for new energy sources”. As a green and low-carbon secondary energy source, hydrogen energy has multiple applications in promoting the large-scale and efficient use of renewable energy as well as energy substitution in the field of transportation. It can also accelerate decarbonization in industry, and as such, is an indispensable part of building a new energy system, reaching peak carbon …

Practice And Exploration Of Income Distribution Mode Of Personnel Who Transfer And Transform Scientific And Technological Achievements袯Ased On A Survey Of 15 Institutes Of Chinese Academy Of Sciences, Chang Yao, Wei Du, Chao Zhang, Chunbo Wang, Haibo Liu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The transfer and transformation of scientific and technological achievements, often referred to as “transfer and transformation”, is crucial for turning science and technology into productive forces and economic development. It plays a significant role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the science and technology innovation system and developing new forms of productive forces. Currently, China’s policies to facilitate transfer and transformation are becoming richer and more comprehensive. Nevertheless, issues such as the difficulty in integrating industry, academia, research, and application, low efficiency and rate of technology transformation, and insufficient professionalism in intellectual property operation and transfer and transformation services still …

Research On Current Situation And Optimization Strategy Of Cross-Regional Scientific And Technological Innovation Cooperation In The Yellow River Basin, Gupeng Zhang, Wenbo Guo, Huiling Liang, Jingjing Zhang, Dongzhu Lu, Baorong Hou, Yan Liang, Weiyu Duan

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Realizing effective cross-regional innovation cooperation not only helps to enhance the overall scientific and technological innovation capabilities of the Yellow River Basin, but also is crucial for promoting the western development strategy and achieving industrial upgrading and leapfrogging in the western region. The innovation collaborative network composed of various enterprises, universities, and research institutes across different regions in the Yellow River Basin helps to break down information silos and help provinces and cities fully achieve information sharing in open scientific and technological innovation cooperation platforms. The cross-regional innovation collaborative network that have been constructed in the Yellow River Basin consists …

Research And Enlightenment On Eu Project Funding Pattern Throughout Innovation Value Chain Of Scientific Instruments, Lu Dong, Yizhan Li, Juan Chen, Zhiyuan Wang, Zexia Li, Yueqin Sun

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Scientific instruments are indispensable tools and means for scientific research, and they are important support and cornerstone of independent innovation. The development and construction of major research infrastructure has given rise to many scientific instruments and related technologies with industrial application prospects, but the transfer and transformation still have a long way to go. Based on the concept of “open science, open innovation, and open to the world”, the EU has established the ATTRACT project to try to accelerate the commercialization of the detection and imaging related technologies of major science and technology infrastructure as well as to construct a …