The challenge of new gatekeepers for public relations. A comparative analysis of the role of social media influencers for European and Latin American professionals

Social media influencers (SMIs) have become a primary stakeholder group for communication professionals. However, this phenomenon still lacks a coherent body of theory and significant gaps exist in knowledge of how organisations perceive and identify them in the context of public relations, specially through empirical and cross-cultural studies. This comparative research includes European (n = 2710) and Latin American (n = 914) professionals working on different hierarchical levels, both in communication departments and agencies. Despite the massive implementation of social media channels, only a minority of Latin American and European professionals use specific strategies to identify and engage with SMIs. Practitioners prefer traditional identification indicators: personal reputation, the relevance of topics covered, and the quality of the content shared online.     

Unintended consequences in traffic-light food labeling: A call for mixed methods in public health research

Abstract

Nudge theory describes how indirect suggestions and positive reinforcement can influence decision-making. We used nudge theory to implement a traffic-light labeling and choice architecture (modifying product placement) intervention at Harvard University cafeterias, but found no significant change in sales. Survey and focus group data showed that some students thought the labeling may exacerbate eating disorders, however, there is extremely limited research on potential negative consequences of labeling. One way to describe these findings is through 20th century philosopher Michel Foucault’s concept of biopower. Biopower manipulates cultural norms and nudges individuals to engage in self-surveillance and self-discipline, de facto subjugating themselves to certain ways of being. Biopower may lead to the creation of an in-group and an out-group based on who can adopt the new behaviors, such as healthy eating. Those in the out-group may face additional unintended consequences, highlighting the need for mixed-methods research to better evaluate public health interventions.     

‘Actually There is a Brain in There’: Uncovering Complexity in Pathways Through Education for Young Adults Who Have Been in Care

Internationally, research has highlighted disruption to the educational trajectories of young people in care, documenting concern about upheaval and poor educational outcomes. We present findings from English data arising from qualitative longitudinal research with care experienced people (16–32 years) who were also in education, employment or training. The analysis extends understanding of the experiences of those who achieve educational ‘success’, including those who followed non‐linear trajectories. The need for a flexible education system, and leaving care entitlements, which take into account the disruption experienced by young people in care and the consequent possibility of delayed educational pathways, is discussed.     

Life and labor on the internal colonial edge: Political economy of kolberi in Rojhelat

Through the investigation of kolberi (cross-border labor), this paper sheds light on the state’s policy of de-development (or internal colonialization) of the Kurdish region (known as Rojhelat) in Iran. While the most dangerous form of labor, kolberi has become a dominant employment opportunity for Rojhelat Kurds in the last decade. There are no Iranian state laws criminalizing kolberi, and yet those laborers die on a regular basis—being shot or thrown off mountain cliffs by the state forces, stepping into minefields, and so forth. Nevertheless, there is not a single scholarly paper on this subject. Using the mixed methods research approach, our study analyzes the existing data along with in-depth interviews with 20 people who are currently engaged in kolberi to contextualize this understudied phenomenon. Our finding demonstrates that kolberi is a direct outcome of a uni-ethno-religious policies of development and part and parcel of the state's Perso-Shi‘ification strategy in Kurdistan. Therefore, kolberi is more of a political phenomenon than an economic one.     

幼儿园游戏与教学融合的审思——基于幼儿游戏本质的视角

幼儿园游戏与教学在学前教育研究中一直隶属于两个领域，尽管有学者提出了一些融合设想，但仍难脱二元论范畴。本研究立足于幼儿游戏本质追寻，并把游戏本质作为幼儿园教学的基本内核，游戏内部的自我控制感和教学外部目的性的平衡与结合，正是幼儿园教学的核心特质。这种思路既理清了幼儿园教学特殊性，又有利于打破目前学界对于二者关系的形形色色的二元论认识，有利于促进二者从对立走向统一。     

初中起点幼师大学生历史课过度教学现象探析

一般而言，历史课及其任课教师是比较受初中起点幼师大学生欢迎的。与此同时，历史课教学中也时常不经意间在教学内容安排、教学方法运用和教学观点表达等方面出现过度教学现象。学生主体地位的异化，教学过程把控失当和教学反思的缺位，是造成过度教学的主要原因。消除过度教学现象的对策主要是坚持教学过程中学生的主体地位，掌握教学有度的艺术和重视教学反思。     

“游戏成瘾”与健康性应对——兼论健康传播在游戏中的适应性

《国际疾病分类》正式将"游戏成瘾"收录其中，在强调成瘾危害的同时，也认可其作为社会问题医学化的某种待研究领域。实际上，"游戏成瘾"已经构成了现代意义上的"疾病"认知，在与健康传播的缠绕之中既形成了独特的研究范式，也面临着自身困境。立足于此，应从游戏量级、游戏内容、游戏情境及游戏关联等方面进行相关的健康应对，并在健康支出、文本、体验及情感等传播变量中予以规制及改善。同时，以游戏"情商加油站"为个案，探讨健康传播作为一种研究视角，在游戏适应中的严肃化转向及可行性。     

Unaddressed problems and research perspectives in scheduling blood collection from donors

Many optimisation problems arise in managing the Blood Donation (BD) supply chain. Most of them have been addressed in the literature, while other problems, e.g. donation scheduling, have not been sufficiently addressed so far. However, blood collection from donors may have a disruptive impact on the entire BD supply chain if not properly managed. For example, scheduling donation appointments based on some system metrics may improve the flow of blood units through the BD supply chain and increase the quality of service perceived by donors. In this short communication, we present the donation scheduling problem and highlight the lack of work in the literature that deals with this problem. Then, we analyse the impact of an unbalanced flow of blood units on the BD system and the benefits that may derive from a suitable appointment scheduling. Finally, we propose suggestions for future research in BD collection scheduling that may improve the BD process.     

基于ESP 理念的大学英语专业学生师范技能培养探索 ——以西昌学院英语专业学生为例

随着大学英语教学改革的推进和深化，大学英语教学的重心开始发生转移，ESP理念优势日显，越来越得到重视，而英语 专业学生的学习比较广泛，如商务英语、旅游英语、师范英语等，因此，从此理念来探究英语专业学生师范方向学习培养设计方 案，旨在对外语教学在ESP方向上的发展提供基础，也指引其他课程进行目的性的发展。