scholarly journals Purported False Allegations of Rape, Child Abuse and Non-Sexual Violence

2017 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 497-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip NS Rumney ◽  
Kieran F McCartan
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sexual Offences ◽  
Data Set ◽  
False Allegations ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
The Subject ◽  
False Accusations ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Research And Policy

The subject of false rape allegations is shrouded in anxiety, confusion and misunderstanding. Despite a growing body of quality research, there continue to be significant gaps in our knowledge about the topic, including the phenomenon of false allegations beyond rape and other sexual offences. The purpose of this article is to seek to deepen our understanding by examining a unique data set comprising 701 cases involving individuals who purport to have been the subject of false accusations of rape, child sexual abuse, child abuse/neglect and other forms of wrongdoing. This article aims to provide an insight into the nature and characteristics of these allegations and explore the implications of the data for several research and policy questions. It will also critically examine some of the current literature and scholarly claims in this area, particularly around the prevalence of false allegations and critique claims that discussion of this topic is dangerous and best avoided. Finally, the article sets out a future research agenda in which the complex issues raised by false allegations can be carefully considered, and the scale, impact and pathways to accusation can be better understood.

The Application of the Blockchain Technology in Voting Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Jun Huang ◽  
Debiao He ◽  
Mohammad S. Obaidat ◽  
Pandi Vijayakumar ◽  
Min Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Voting Systems ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Formal Expression ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Peer Network ◽  
Peer To Peer Network ◽  
Insight Into

Voting is a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative, made by an individual or a group of individuals. However, conventional voting systems tend to be centralized, which are known to suffer from security and efficiency limitations. Hence, there has been a trend of moving to decentralized voting systems, such as those based on blockchain. The latter is a decentralized digital ledger in a peer-to-peer network, where a copy of the append-only ledger of digitally signed and encrypted transactions is maintained by each participant. Therefore, in this article, we perform a comprehensive review of blockchain-based voting systems and classify them based on a number of features (e.g., the types of blockchain used, the consensus approaches used, and the scale of participants). By systematically analyzing and comparing the different blockchain-based voting systems, we also identify a number of limitations and research opportunities. Hopefully, this survey will provide an in-depth insight into the potential utility of blockchain in voting systems and device future research agenda.

Confluence of Workplace Spirituality and Leadership

2022 ◽  
pp. 175-202
Author(s):  
Abdul Gani ◽  
Sana Shabir
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Leadership Effectiveness ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Core ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Core Areas ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Workplace Outcomes

Recent interest in the subject of workplace spirituality and leadership emphasizes the integrative potential of spirituality in the workplace as a means of increasing cohesiveness and leadership effectiveness. Relatively little attention has, so far, been devoted to how spirituality could act as a force of developing leadership effectiveness within organizations. Since workplace spirituality and leadership together are in a developing phase of postmodern discourse, the bridge between the two needs to be narrowed down by identifying the reasons for the evident disconnection between workplace outcomes and leadership spirituality and probing possible moderators and mediators of this relationship. The chapter encapsulates the existing research evidence on spirituality and leadership effectiveness to identify the future research agenda in the area. The review reveals that workplace spirituality and leadership share a significant positive relationship and that improving the core areas of spirituality can improve various dimensions of leadership.

Conclusions

2016 ◽  
pp. 289-299
Author(s):  
Don Kerr ◽  
John Gammack
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subject Domain ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
The Subject

This chapter provides a contemporary example of how data from wearable devices can be used for “big data” type research. It then asked the question of data policies for the use of data generated by wearable devices. This is followed by an overview of the chapters in the book and how they fit within the general theme of the book. In addition, each chapter is categorised into whether it is social research or more technical type research. The chapter also includes concluding suggestions on the possible future research agenda for privacy and security within the subject domain of the use of wearables. In addition, insights into the future of wearables in relation to ethical considerations, privacy, security and data ownership is also given.

A systematic review of responsiveness to develop future research agenda: a TCCM and bibliometric analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 2649-2677
Author(s):  
Deepika Sharma ◽  
Rashi Taggar ◽  
Sunali Bindra ◽  
Sanjay Dhir
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Subject

PurposeThis paper aims to epistemologically extend and explore the present theories from prior research conducted in the area of responsiveness. Furthermore, it determines to benchmark the prominent theories, characteristics, context and methodologies (TCCM) used in the domain since its inception to advance the science and practice of marketing and logistics discipline.Design/methodology/approachA seven-step methodology (SSM) has been introduced to create a comprehensive dataset. Based upon the selection criteria of high-ranked journals and language, the research studies have been retrieved from Scopus, Web of Science, Business Source Complete and journal homepage to avoid the error of exclusion. Moreover, the dataset has been compiled using manual and electronic searches without any limitation of time.FindingsThe search for a suitable dataset retrieved 642 documents by identifying “1969” as the beginning year of research in the subject domain. The analysis found that responsiveness has been prominently studied in the manufacturing industry. The results also advocate responsiveness as the vital antecedent to performance and satisfaction. Frameworks have been proposed with significant propositions for future empirical testing and theory inventiveness by researchers.Originality/valueThe study pioneers its utility for retailers to recognize the firms' inherent abilities and strengths, which can be promoted to create responsiveness more than ever. The analysis results can act as the compelling force to understand the driving power of various factors influencing responsiveness.

Congressional social media communications: evaluating Senate Twitter usage

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 643-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob R. Straus ◽  
Raymond T. Williams ◽  
Colleen J. Shogan ◽  
Matthew E. Glassman
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
House Of Representatives ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Media Communications ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Communications Strategies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand why some Senators choose to use Twitter more frequently than others. Building on past research, which explored causal factors leading to early congressional adoption, theories about why some Senators use Twitter more frequently in their daily communications strategies are developed. Design/methodology/approach A “power user” score was developed by evaluating each Senator’s clout, interactivity, and originality on Twitter. These scores are then used as the dependent variable in a regression model to evaluate which factors influence Senators becoming Twitter “power users.” Findings The study found that: constituent income is positively correlated with heavy use, but constituent education level is not; the more ideological a Senator is the more he or she will be a Twitter power user; the number of days on Twitter is a significant indicator of advanced Twitter usage; and having staff dedicated to social media is positively correlated with being a Twitter power user. Research limitations/implications All Senators in the second session of the 113th Congress (2014) were evaluated. As such, future research hope to expand the data set to additional Senators or the House of Representatives. Practical implications A better understanding of why some Senators use Twitter more than others allows insight into constituent communications strategies and the potential implications of real-time communication on representation, and the role of accountability between a Senator and his or her constituents. Originality/value The study examines constituent communication by Senators in a new, more interactive medium than previously considered. Additionally, the study places findings about Senator’s constituent communication in the broader context of representation.

EXPRESS: The Influence of Social Norms on Consumer Behavior: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 002224292110291
Author(s):  
Vladimir Melnyk ◽  
François A. Carrillat ◽  
Valentyna Melnyk
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Reactance Theory ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Behavior Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

Social norms shape consumer behavior. However, it is not clear under what circumstances social norms are more versus less effective in doing so. This gap is addressed through an interdisciplinary meta-analysis examining the impact of social norms on consumer behavior across a wide array of contexts involving the purchase, consumption, use, and disposal of products and services, including socially approved (e.g., fruit consumption, donations) and disapproved (e.g., smoking, gambling) behaviors. Drawing from reactance theory and based on a cross-disciplinary data set of 250 effect sizes from research spanning 1978–2019 representing 112,478 respondents from 22 countries, the effects of five categories of moderators of the effectiveness of social norms on consumer behavior are examined: (1) target behavior characteristics, (2) communication factors, (3) consumer costs, (4) environmental factors, and (5) methodological characteristics. The findings suggest that while the effect of social norms on approved behavior is stable across time and cultures, their effect on disapproved behavior has grown over time and is stronger in survival and traditional cultures. Communications identifying specific organizations or close group members enhance compliance with social norms, as does the presence of monetary costs. The authors leverage their findings to offer managerial implications and a future research agenda for the field.

Interactions between water, energy, food and environment: evolving perspectives and policy issues

Water Policy ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Hellegers ◽  
David Zilberman ◽  
Pasquale Steduto ◽  
Peter McCornick
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Energy Prices ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Insight Into

Major changes are occurring with far reaching implications for the existing equilibria or disequilibria in the water-energy-food-environment interface. The increased demand of energy worldwide will reflect directly and indirectly on water-dependent systems. Direct implications will come from higher energy prices, which make extraction and conveyance of water more costly. Indirect implications will be in the form of demand for alternative energy sources. It triggers demand for hydropower and remains a major driver—along with some environmental policies—for biofuel expansion. The key question is how these effects may alter water allocation and influence food security, rural poverty and environmental sustainability. This paper sets the background and context of this special issue by highlighting some of the major water-related policy issues related to the subject and provides an overview and synthesis of the papers in this special issue. Besides offering insight into how these papers address these questions in the practical context of few selected countries and basins, this paper also indicates some key areas for future research on the subject.

scholarly journals Gaining comprehensive biological insight into chloroplast RNA editing by performing a broad-spectrum RNA-seq analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidi Zhang ◽  
Jing Fang ◽  
Xiaohan Jiang ◽  
Tengfei Wang ◽  
Xiujun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Rna Editing ◽  
Synonymous Codon ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Rna Seq ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Angiosperm Evolution ◽  
Biological Insight ◽  
Plant Chloroplast ◽  
Codon Positions ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractBackgroundRNA editing is a post-transcriptional modification that complement variation at the DNA level. Until now, different RNA editing systems were found in the major eukaryotic lineages. However, the evolution trajectory in plant chloroplast remains unclear. To gain a better understanding of RNA editing in plant chloroplast, in this study, based on publicly available RNA-seq data across three plant lineages (fern, gymnosperm, and angiosperm), we provided a detailed analysis of RNA editing events in plant chloroplasts and discussed the evolution of RNA editing in land plants.ResultsThere were a total of 5,389 editing sites located in leaf chloroplast identified across 21 plants after rigorous screening. We found that the cluster of RNA editing sites across 21 plants complied with the phylogenetic tree based on linked protein sequences approximately, and majority (∼ 95%) of the editing events resulted in non-synonymous codon changes, RNA editing occurred in second codon position was mainly the largest. Additionally, RNA editing caused an overall increase in hydrophobicity of the resulting proteins. The analyses also revealed that there is an uneven distribution of editing sites among species, genes, and codon positions, the average RNA editing extent varied among different plant species as well as genes. Finally, we found that the loss of editing sites along angiosperm evolution is mainly occurring by reduce of cytosines content, fern plants has the highest cytosine content, with the evolution of plants, cytosine were lost in RNA edited genes.ConclusionsMany of the identified sites in our study have not been previously reported and represent a valuable data set for future research community. Our findings provide valuable information for evolution of RNA editing in plants.

Netnography

2014 ◽  
pp. 1496-1511
Author(s):  
Guido Lang ◽  
Stanislav Mamonov ◽  
Karl R. Lang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Community ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Community Environments ◽  
New Research ◽  
Insight Into

The advent of the Internet has facilitated many new forms of communication and thus has laid the foundation for new forms of interaction and social organization. The challenges of gaining insight into the social processes that occur in these newly emerging digital spaces require the development of new research approaches and methodologies. Netnography, or Internet ethnography, is one such example. It focuses on gaining cultural insights from virtual community environments and was originally developed for consumer research in the field of marketing, but has since been used in a number of other fields, including urban planning. This chapter examines the philosophical assumptions and specific methods of netnography as a newly emerging research approach. Findings from a qualitative analysis of ten cases of published netnography studies reveal differences in both philosophical assumptions and uses as a research methodology, including the subject of research – community – and the role of the researcher. The chapter closes with some recommendations and a call for future research.

Netnography

2012 ◽  
pp. 233-248
Author(s):  
Guido Lang ◽  
Stanislav Mamonov ◽  
Karl R. Lang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Community ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Community Environments ◽  
New Research ◽  
Insight Into

The advent of the Internet has facilitated many new forms of communication and thus has laid the foundation for new forms of interaction and social organization. The challenges of gaining insight into the social processes that occur in these newly emerging digital spaces require the development of new research approaches and methodologies. Netnography, or Internet ethnography, is one such example. It focuses on gaining cultural insights from virtual community environments and was originally developed for consumer research in the field of marketing, but has since been used in a number of other fields, including urban planning. This chapter examines the philosophical assumptions and specific methods of netnography as a newly emerging research approach. Findings from a qualitative analysis of ten cases of published netnography studies reveal differences in both philosophical assumptions and uses as a research methodology, including the subject of research – community – and the role of the researcher. The chapter closes with some recommendations and a call for future research.

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