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The Research Excellence Framework (REF): Assessing the impact of social work research on society [PDF]

, 2012
This paper reviews one aspect, impact, of the forthcoming assessment of research in UK universities, the Research Excellence Framework (REF), and examines its meaning and potential for enhanced partnerships between social work practice and academia in ...
Edwin van Teijlingen, Farnsworth K., Fenge L., Fenge L., Jonathan Parker, Keen S., Macdonald G., Mills D., Parker J., Quinney A., Teijlingen van E.   +10 more
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On the Prospects for African Philosophy in Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper grapples with the situation of people of African descent in Australia by working through the constitution of the body of academic philosophy in the country. It contends with the parochialism of the Australian philosophical community and the prospects for the cultivation of greater pluralism. Taking African philosophy as one possible
Bryan Mukandi
wiley   +1 more source

A Retrospective Self-Reported Audit of Injuries Amongst Grappling Athletes Competing in the United Kingdom

International Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Purpose: This study aimed to estimate the incidence, prevalence, type, and mechanism of injuries among grappling athletes in the United Kingdom (UK) across the following disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, Catch Wrestling, Sambo, and Mixed ...
Jonathan Bell, Eleanor Travis, Ashley Jones   +2 more
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Performance profiling in professional mixed martial arts (MMA): comparing winning and losing performances. [PDF]

, 2015
The purpose of the study was to differentiate between winning and losing performances in professional MMA contests using performance profiles. 16 contests across 8 weight categories were analysed using a bespoke analysis template.
Crossley, Tom
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The impact of body armor on physical performance of law enforcement personnel: A systematic review [PDF]

, 2017
Background The law enforcement officer profession requires performance of arduous occupational tasks while carrying an external load, consisting of, at minimum, a chest rig, a communication system, weaponry, handcuffs, personal protective equipment and a
Orr, Robin Marc, Pope, Rodney, Tomes, Colin   +2 more
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Young people's occupational aspirations beyond the aspiration discourse: A sociocultural perspective

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Young people's aspirations have been the focus of many educational, sociological and psychological studies. This paper argues, firstly, that the concept of aspirations holds greater generative potential than suggested by the policy‐oriented ‘aspiration discourse’.
Jelena Popov
wiley   +1 more source

Exposing Real World Philanthropy to the Next Generation of Social Work Leaders [PDF]

, 2011
· This article describes a method for instructing social work students in the art of enhanced collaboration with foundations, shifting the focus from “writing a winning proposal” and “finding alternative funding sources” to “developing collaborative ...
Crume, Yoko, Villanueva, Edgar
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Framing National Education in Hong Kong: A frame analysis of power dynamics in stakeholders' competing narratives

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines how national education in Hong Kong functions as a contested arena in which state and non‐state actors struggle over the meaning of citizenship, identity and schooling. Using inductive frame analysis of 319 news articles (2020–2025) from five Chinese‐ and English‐language outlets, it identifies diagnostic, prognostic and ...
Jason Cong Lin
wiley   +1 more source

Impact Measuring in Sustainable Ventures: A Process Perspective

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Impact measurement is crucial for sustainable ventures to quantify their contribution to sustainable development. Although research has highly focused on impact measurement as a static activity, we conduct a qualitative study to explore how impact measuring as a process unfolds over time.
Jan Moellmann, Esther Salvi, Frank‐Martin Belz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identifying performance patterns in professional mixed martial arts: An exploratory data approach

Journal Sport Area
Background: Mixed martial arts (MMA) performance is shaped by a complex interaction of physical, technical, and tactical variables. With the sport’s rapid professionalization, data-driven approaches have become increasingly important in evaluating ...
Muhammad Qasthalani, Ahmad Maulana, Bonita Amelia   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source