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Climbing The Not-For-Profit Leadership Ladder In Australia: Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion, Cheng Yen Loo, Shajimon Peter, Ian Moore, Michael Grove, Loretta Baldassar

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This qualitative study examines equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the leadership roles of not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) where a significant number of social workers engage in professional practice. Two focus groups—one with members of the senior management of NPOs (n = 5) and another with emerging (aspiring and less experienced) leaders of NPOs (n = 6)—were conducted to gather perspectives and opinions on EDI in their organizations’ leadership roles. Four major themes emerged from the findings for promoting EDI, which include a whole of organization commitment, multilevel consideration with recruitment, mentorship, training, and advisory board as an untapped potential. Recommendations …

The Elusive Fortifications Of Yafo (Jaffa), Yoav Arbel

'Atiqot

The port city of Yafo was fortified during much of its four millennia of existence. However, today, even its most recent Ottoman walls are dismantled, and only fragmentary parts of its earlier fortifications have been traced despite decades of research and salvage excavations on the mound and its environs. These limited discoveries cannot provide a comprehensive delineation of any pre-Ottoman defensive lines. Nevertheless, new discoveries, the mapping of scattered sites, comparative observations and consultation with historical sources can shed some light on Yafo’s otherwise obscure fortifications through its many phases, as well as on various related issues. Through these we …

Trebuchets Were Not Siege Guns, So Why Use Them?, Michael S. Fulton

'Atiqot

Counterweight trebuchets were the most powerful ballistic weapons of their day, but their association with later siege guns has led to misunderstandings of their destructive capabilities. This article is an attempt to correct some misguided ideas by providing a short overview of the power and value of mechanical artillery and contextualizing its use in the Levant during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. After addressing the origin of certain theories that these engines were far more destructive than seems to have been the reality, a brief assessment of their actual power is conducted by looking at the ways sources exaggerate the …

Were There Jewish Gladiators? A Re-Evaluation Of The Available Archaeological And Textual Evidence, Haggai Olshanetsky

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The participation of Jews in the arena, especially as gladiators, has received relatively little attention. The few articles written on this matter suggest that Jews were both spectators and participants. The present paper relates to all previously suggested indications for the existence of Jewish gladiators and also introduces new ones. Although the possibility that Jewish gladiators were active in the first–fourth centuries CE cannot be ruled out entirely, the evidence remains inconclusive, suggesting that their number was very limited at best. It is also suggested that if Jews had participated in the games, they possibly preferred to fight beasts rather …

Establishing A Secure Sharing Environment Using Partial Cryptographic Keys, Salmaan Rashid

Defensive Publications Series

A system for establishing a secure sharing environment using partial cryptographic keys. The proposed system uses a complete cryptographic key divided into multiple partial keys and provided to two or more participants. The participants attest each TEE of the secure sharing environment desired for use and send, to each TEE, their respective partial key. Each TEE combines the received partial keys to generate the complete cryptographic key. Using the complete cryptographic key, the TEEs can securely communicate and share data with each other.

Strategi Pemenuhan Pemeriksa Di Lembaga Internasional Pada Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan, Afrizal Afrizal

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

This research aims to analyze the factors that are considered in the selection of auditors in carrying out audit assignments in international institutions and formulate strategies for the fulfillment of employees for audits in international institutions at The Audit Board of The Republic of Indonesia. The research was carried out at the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia at the Human Resources Bureau. This research is intended to formulate more effective and efficient policies in human resource management, especially the management of auditors in The Audit Board of The Republic of Indonesia.

The author uses several theories related to …

Event Sebagai Strategi Digital Content Marketing : Studi Kasus Penerapan Digital Marketing Pada Bisnis Indonesia Film Content Academy (Ifca) Pt Produksi Film Negara (Persero), Salsabila Nurohmah

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of events as a digital content marketing strategy. Digital content marketing has two main indicators: valuable content and content sharing. Meanwhile, in the event business, it has indicators of cognitive, psychological experiences, leisure experiences, event satisfaction, and event quality. The method in this study is interviews and direct observation through an internship program at IFCA PT PFN. The results of this study show that the effectiveness of events in the form of training and workshops as a digital marketing strategy has a significant impact on the products owned by IFCA. …

Volume 41-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael

The Geographical Bulletin

Volume 41-1 Complete Issue

Recent Employment Changes In Major Metropolitan Areas In The United States, James O. Wheeler, Raymond Greene

The Geographical Bulletin

The general decline in manufacturing employment is explored and contrasted with the overall growth in the number of service jobs over the period 1990-94. New York and Los Angeles suffered declines in both producer services and manufacturing employment, whereas in contrast, Cleveland and Detroit, for example, registered gains in both sectors. The majority of cities had both gains and losses. Employment in 7 categories was analyzed for the 20 largest U.S. metropolitan regions. New York and Washington DC exhibited some similarity in their roles as shapers of the services economy. Los Angeles, Chicago and Detroit were similar in the role …

Projections And Perceptions Editorial Comment: Rediscovering The Importance Of Geography, Alexander B. Murphy

The Geographical Bulletin

As Americans struggle to understand their place in a world characterized by instant global communications, shifting geopolitical relationships, and growing evidence of environmental change, it is not surprising that the venerable discipline of geography is experiencing a renaissance in the United States. More elementary and secondary schools now require courses in geography, and the College Board is adding the subject to its Advanced Placement program. In higher education, students are enrolling in geography courses in unprecedented numbers. Between 1985-86 and 1994-95 the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in geography increased from 3056 to 4295. Not coincidentally, more businesses are looking …

Drinking Water Issues And Management In The Republic Of The Philippines, William James Smith, Jr

The Geographical Bulletin

Major drinking water issues and management schemes in the Republic of the Philippines are examined utilizing a political geographic perspective. By examining these issues and management schemes, administrators in developing countries, such as the Philippines, can provide more effective drinking water management for their citizens. Effective drinking water management is an essential building block in the foundation of sustainable development. This type of socio-political and economic research demonstrates the importance of equity in "safe" drinking water distribution, and the value of watershedbased and integrated natural resource management. The importance of recognizing the provision of safe drinking water as a human …

Book Review: Across The Aisle: Why Bipartisanship Works For America, Elizabeth Gingerich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

Book Review: Ai [Artificial Intelligence] Fundamentals For Business Leaders, Eya Mahouachi

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals for Business Leaders: Up to Date with Generative AI (Byte-sized Learning Book 1) is a recent book in a series of four on Artificial Intelligence. It is authored by I. Almeida, the Chief Transformation Officer at Now Next Later AI, an AI advisory, training, and publishing business that supports organizations with their AI strategy, transformation, and governance.

This book is organized around understanding AI, Data and Data Management, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Selection and Evaluation, and Generative AI. The last chapter incorporates an assignment for leaders. This book employs an effective approach to help readers grasp …

Book Review: Leadership At The Spiritual Edge: Emerging And Non-Western Concepts Of Leadership And Spirituality, Susan E. Brownlee

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Abstract

Leadership at the Spiritual Edge: Emerging and Non-Western Concepts of Leadership and Spirituality is a recent collection of thoughtful contributions by scholars and practitioners that study and work at the intersection of leadership and spirituality. The book was edited by Mohammed Raei (leadership and organization development consultant based in Jordan), Stacey Guenther (leadership coach and affiliated faculty at George Mason University), and Lisa Berkley (founding president of the Institute for Inner Economy and faculty at University of California, Santa Cruz). The book’s dominate themes encompass compassion for self and others, wholeness of mind, body and spirit, and promoting the …

How To Create A Mentoring Culture In An Organization, M. S. Rao

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

The purpose of this paper is to provide basic inputs about the concept of mentoring to the readers. It touches on the role of mentoring in leadership and mentoring that is essential for entrepreneurs. It focuses on the myths and truths in mentoring. It suggests that there is more need to explore deeply about entrepreneurial mentoring. It helps look at the role of leaders in leadership mentoring. It stresses that there should be a blend of both inside and outside mentors to make the mentoring meaningful and fruitful. It may provide further scope for emerging areas in mentoring like lateral …

Lessons From History: The Leadership Challenge Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr...Why It Matters Today [Part 2], Emilio F. Iodice

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

Islam Across Cultures: The International Islamic University Of Indonesia Through A Western Lens, Elizabeth Summerfield

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Since the September 11th tragedy in the United States, Islam has become associated with many in the West with unpredictable menace, a significant threat to the civilised order. This article presents a preliminary exploration of a counter narrative to that conception of Islam. Indonesian Islam challenges that common perception, even while it has also been the site of Islamic extremist violence. The big picture of Islam in Indonesia reveals a different story, one where such militancy is aberrant. It is not reflective of deep principles of Islam as it is practised by the vast majority of Indonesian Muslims. To take …

The Association Of Leadership Styles With Psychosocial Safety Climate: The Case Of Authentic Leadership, Eugene Laloo, Robyn Coman, Natalia K. Hanley

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Psychosocial safety climate (PSC) is an organisation-level construct that measures an organisation’s commitment to the prevention of psychological harm in the workplace and has been identified as a lead indicator for psychological hazards. A key factor in PSC is senior leaders’ involvement through the establishment of policies, procedures, and practices for the prevention of psychological harm in the workplace. While leadership has been identified as an antecedent for a favourable PSC, the impact of different leadership styles on PSC has not been extensively studied.

This article reports a multivariate study of five contemporary leadership styles and their impact on PSC. …

The Leadership Identity Presented On Linkedin, Carl L. Tolbert

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

LinkedIn has evolved in a way similar to other social media platforms but is unique in that it focuses on professional networking and careers. Many professionals seek to showcase their leadership skills and philosophies as part of a publicly showcased online persona. This paper aimed to examine the posts specific to leadership and thematically investigate presentation strategies, motivation, and purposes behind the posts. The paper begins with a historical review from the inception of LinkedIn through pivotal milestones in the history of the company. Key concepts from the literature are then reviewed specific to social media use and motivations behind …

Kitkats And Boiling Kettles: Understanding Reciprocal Relationships In The Workplace, Gavin Mason, Garry Nicholson

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Often referred to as a law, principle, norm or rule, reciprocity can be defined as a state or condition of free interchange or mutual responsiveness. This paper considers the importance of reciprocity in organisational settings, whilst identifying three reciprocal exchange behaviours of which leaders should be aware. A Socratic dialogue using the Nelson/Heckmann approach is adopted as a research method, with the primary methodological concern being that of the axiological field of philosophy. Axiology deals with the nature of value and asks what is intrinsically worthwhile. This can lead to multiple questions about what we value in an organisational context. …

Why Selecting Leaders Is So Difficult, Doug Knuth, Laura Queen, Cam Caldwell

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

The focus of this paper is on the importance of understanding the selection and testing process for top-level organizational leaders, managers, and supervisors and identifying the reasons why so many organizations are unsuccessful in selecting people for those critical positions. The paper begins by identifying five major problems that explain why organizations are limited in their ability to select the right people for top level managerial and leadership positions. Citing information from scholars, academic institutions, research organizations, and the Society for Human Resource Management, we identify root causes of “the leader selection problem” and offer eight specific recommendations for addressing …

Creating Trust: A Leadership Priority, Joseph P. Hester

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Ethical leadership, although outwardly displayed, is an intrinsic commitment coming from somewhere inside of us, of “the kind imagined,” as Lippman would say, “conceived and understood” within the circumstances of everyday life, and conditioned individually. Here caution needs to be taken for individuality can lead to productivity and creativity or quickly morph into negative and damaging behaviors.

Rethinking Leadership Roles In A Future With Dei, Mostafa Sayyadi, Michael J. Provitera

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

Leadership Ethics As A Political Instrument – Normative Challenges Of Global Chinese Expansion For Western Enterprise Cultures, Elmar Nass

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Chinese enterprises with a global focus are emerging as strong competitors in the international market while simultaneously acquiring foreign companies or substantial stakes in them. Distinct leadership paradigms intersect during interactions or within change processes under Chinese influence, significantly impacting goals, strategies, and actions in leadership culture. Chinese businesses are exporting a leadership culture previously unknown in the West. Its ideal follows the large-scale cultural policy of Sinicization, promulgated by state and party leader Xi Jinping. As an ideal model of Sinicized leadership, it is rooted in Sino-Marxist values and infused with Confucian and market-oriented elements. This article deciphers the …

The Ethical Life, Our Social Hope: Unfolding A Leadership Responsibility, Joseph P. Hester

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

A Roadmap For The Integrative Hr Leadership Theory Of Intangible Competitive Advantage, Mostafa Sayyadi, Michael J. Provitera

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Building a dynamic and values-based company is more about the intangible elements of the organization than the financial balance sheet. The capabilities of organizations far exceed profitability potential. People, teams, and structure are the true drivers of success. The aim of this article is to present an intergrade HR leadership theory to effectively shed light on the intangible assets of organizations that far succeed the technical and financial components. In this article, it is assumed that the emergence of dynamic capabilities depends on the intellectual foundations formed in the company, and these foundations can be included in three levels: individual, …

Winter/Spring 2025

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

在Gpu资源匮乏环境下利用生成式人工智能的自动化文本评分, Chris M. Ormerod, Alexander Kwako

Chinese/English Journal of Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 教育测量与评估双语期刊

当前关于用于自动文本评分(ATS)的生成语言模型(GLMs)的研究几乎完全集中在通过应用程序编程接口(APIs)查询专有模型的方法上。然而，这些做法引发了透明度和安全性的相关问题，并且这些方法在效率或可定制性方面几乎没有提供任何优势。随着最近小型、开源模型的大量涌现，我们现在有机会使用配备普通消费级硬件的计算机来探索 GLMs —即所谓的“GPU 匮乏者”。在本研究中，我们分析了开源小型 GLMs 在 ATS 中的性能和效率。结果表明，通过微调，GLMs 可以达到足够好的性能，即便不是最前沿的水平。除了 ATS 之外，我们还小步推进，通过提示 GLMs 解释其评分来分析模型生成反馈的能力。模型生成的反馈显示出潜力，但需要针对具体应用场景进行更严格的评估。

Automated Text Scoring In The Age Of Generative Ai For The Gpu-Poor, Chris M. Ormerod, Alexander Kwako

Chinese/English Journal of Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 教育测量与评估双语期刊

Abstract Current research on generative language models (GLMs) for automated text scoring (ATS) has focused almost exclusively on querying proprietary models via Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Yet such practices raise issues around transparency and security, and these methods offer little in the way of efficiency or customizability. With the recent proliferation of smaller, open-source models, there is the option to explore GLMs with computers equipped with modest, consumer-grade hardware—that is, for the “GPU poor.” In this study, we analyze the performance and efficiency of open-source, small-scale GLMs for ATS. Results show that GLMs can be fine-tuned to achieve adequate, though …

The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence In Educational Measurement: Opportunities And Ethical Challenges, Okan Bulut, Maggie Beiting-Parrish, Jodi M. Casabianca, Sharon C. Slater, Hong Jiao, Dan Song, Christopher Ormerod, Deborah Gbemisola Fabiyi, Rodica Ivan, Cole Walsh, Oscar Rios, Joshua Wilson, Seyma N. Yildirim-Erbasli, Tarid Wongvorachan, Joyce Xinle Liu, Bin Tan, Polina Morilova

Chinese/English Journal of Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 教育测量与评估双语期刊

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational measurement has transformed assessment methods, allowing for automated scoring, swift content analysis, and personalized feedback through machine learning and natural language processing. These advancements provide valuable insights into student performance while also enhancing the overall assessment experience. However, the implementation of AI in education also raises significant ethical concerns regarding validity, reliability, transparency, fairness, and equity. Issues such as algorithmic bias and the opacity of AI decision-making processes risk perpetuating inequalities and affecting assessment outcomes. In response, various stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, and testing organizations, have developed guidelines to ensure the ethical …