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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

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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.

Time's Up: Going Out On A High Note -- Or "Being Shown The Door?", Ritch K. Eich

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 "Ways Of Peace" And The "Ways Of Pleasantness": Core Values Of Jewish Law, Hershey H. Friedman, Joshua Krausz

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

The phrase "the Constitution is not a suicide pact" signifies that during times of crisis, the nation's survival takes precedence over constitutional rights. Similarly, the sages of the Talmud emphasized that "Her [the Torah's] ways are the ways of pleasantness, and all of her paths are peace," underscores that sometimes laws have to be adjusted if they can cause strife and dissension. They used this verse from Proverbs to establish the principles of darchei shalom (the ways of peace) and darchei noam (the ways of pleasantness) to foster a peaceful, harmonious, and pleasant society, often amending biblical laws to maintain …

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

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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.

Courtesy...An Endangered Species?, Ritch K. Eich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

Sustainable Leadership -- An Ethical Perspective, Cam Caldwell, Verl Anderson

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

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比较机器学习的不同R 包：一项在公开数据集中的应用研究, Daniel O. Oyeniran, 曾 晴

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

机器学习已经成为包括教育领域在内的诸多领域中不可或缺的用于预测的方法。Python 和 R 是机器学习的主流编程工具。为了更好地进行机器学习分析，研究人员开发了功能各异的 R 包。本文探讨了 R 语言中两个主要的机器学习程序包在估计指标方面的功能性与经验性差异。这项比较研究为研究者高效使用R 包提供了综合指导，既能促进科学决策，又能帮助研究者在数据驱动型的研究和实践应用中采用有效的方法。本研究的发现确保研究人员在选择 R 包时做出明智决策，并理解替代方案，同时为实践者降低了算法应用的技术门槛。

Comparison Of Machine Learning Packages In R: An Application With Open Dataset, Daniel O. Oyeniran

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

Machine learning has become a prominent approach for prediction in many fields of endeavor, including education. Python and R have become leading software while different packages have been developed for the purpose of carrying out machine learning analysis with differences in functions in R. This paper explored the functional and empirical differences of two major machine learning packages in R to estimate metrics. This comparative study provides a comprehensive guide for leveraging machine learning packages in R, facilitating informed decision-making, and advancing the adoption of effective methodologies in data-driven research and application. Findings in this study ensure that researchers make …

计算机化线性测验中泄露题目的检测:一种使用自编码器和Bert的新方法, Yiqin Pan, Sandip Sinharay, 翔宇 陆

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

题目泄露是测验行业中备受关注的一个重要问题。我们提出了一种通过分析作答时间和分数来检测计算机化线性测验中泄露题目的新方法。我们的方法包括三个主要组成部分:第一，我们采用自编码器(一种神经网络)对作答时间和分数进行建模，捕捉每道题目和每名考生的独特特征;第二，我们开发了一个基于 BERT 的模型来分析考生的作答模式，以预测期望作答时间。自编码器生成的特征向量被整合到这一模型中以增强其识别作答模式的能力;第三，我们设计了一种算法，通过比较期望作答数据和实际作答数据来标记出可能已泄露的题目。模拟研究的结果表明，本文提出的方法能够有效地检测出泄露题目，且只要存在一定程度的题目泄露，就能够将假阳性率控制在低水平，并保持较高的检出率。

Detecting Compromised Items In Computerized Linear Testing: A Novel Approach Using Autoencoders And Bert, Yiqin Pan, Sandip Sinharay

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

Item compromise is a significant concern in the testing industry. We propose a novel approach for detecting compromised items in computerized linear testing by analyzing response times and scores. Our method consists of three primary components. First, we employ autoencoders, a type of neural network, to model response times and scores, capturing the unique characteristics of each item and examinee. Second, we develop a BERT-based model to analyze examinees’ response patterns, predict expected response times. The characteristic vectors generated by the autoencoders are integrated into the BERT-based model, enhancing its ability to recognize response patterns. Third, an algorithm is designed …

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 …

人工智能在教育测量中的应用：机遇与伦理挑战, 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, Xiaoxiao Liu, 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

人工智能（Artificial Intelligence, AI）与教育测量的结合促进了测评方法的转变，通过机器学习和自然语言处理，实现了自动评分、快速内容分析和个性化反馈。这些发展为学生的表现提供了宝贵的见解，同时也提升了整体测评体验。然而，AI在教育领域的应用也引发了有关效度、信度、透明性、公平性和公正性的重大伦理问题。算法偏差和AI决策过程不透明等问题有可能加剧不平等，影响测评结果。为此，包括教育工作者、政策制定者和测试机构在内的各利益相关方制定了指导方针，以确保AI在教育领域中的应用符合伦理规范。美国国家教育测量委员会测量与教育中的人工智能特别兴趣小组（AI in Measurement and Education, AIME）致力于制定该领域的伦理规范并推动研究的进一步发展。在本文中，不同背景的AIME成员共同探讨了AI工具在教育测量中的伦理影响，分析了自动化偏差和环境影响等重大挑战，并提出了确保AI在教育领域负责任且高效应用的解决方案。

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 …

编者按：《教育测量中的人工智能与机器学习》专题特刊（第一部分）, Okan Bulut, Yi Zheng

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

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Editorial: Special Issue On Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Educational Measurement (Part 1), Okan Bulut, Yi Zheng

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

This editorial introduces the first part of CEJEME's Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Educational Measurement. As AI and ML technologies revolutionize education, they offer new opportunities for personalized learning and innovative assessment practices. This issue highlights the transformative impact of AI and ML on educational measurement, addressing both their potential and the ethical challenges they pose. This issue includes four articles that explore the opportunities and ethical challenges of AI in educational measurement, automated text scoring in the age of Generative AI for the GPU-poor, a novel approach using autoencoders and BERT to detect compromised items …

Volume 60, Issue 1, 2024 Speaker & Gavel

Speaker & Gavel

Complete digital issue (Volume 60, issue 1, 2024) of Speaker & Gavel.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene: Image And Kategoria, Apologia, Antapologia, William L. Benoit, Kevin A. Stein

Speaker & Gavel

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene was elected as the U.S. Representative from Georgia in November, 2020; her term of office began on January 3, 2021. On that day, Democratic Representative Jahana Hayes denounced Greene for “espousing hateful rhetoric and conspiracy theories about the legitimacy of mass school shootings,” expressing this sentiment in a letter to the Republican leadership in the House which was posted on Twitter. Hayes argued that Greene should not be appointed to the House Committee on Education and Labor. The next day, Representative Greene responded with an apologia on the House floor. This defense in turn prompted Democratic …