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Halm-Pozniak, Agnieszka, Christoph H. Lohmann, Luigi Zagra, Benedikt Braun, Max Gordon, and Bernd Grimm. "Best practice in digital orthopaedics." EFORT Open Reviews 8, no. 5 (2023): 283–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/eor-23-0081.
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Digitization in orthopaedics and traumatology is an enormously fast-evolving field with numerous players and stakeholders. It will be of utmost importance that the different groups of technologists, users, patients, and actors in the healthcare systems learn to communicate in a language with a common basis. Understanding the requirements of technologies, the potentials of digital application, their interplay, and the combined aim to improve health of patients, would lead to an extraordinary chance to improve health care. Patients' expectations and surgeons’ capacities to use digital technologies must be transparent and accepted by both sides. The management of big data needs tremendous care as well as concepts for the ethics in handling data and technologies have to be established while also considering the impact of withholding or delaying benefits thereof. This review focuses on the available technologies such as Apps, wearables, robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, smart implants, and telemedicine. It will be necessary to closely follow the future developments and carefully pay attention to ethical aspects and transparency.
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Chen, Christopher. "Transparency and Best Publishing Practices." International Surgery 101, no. 1-2 (2016): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.9738/0020-8868-101.1.i.
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Mendenhall, Molly, David Randolph Drosick, Patrick J. Ward, et al. "Quality improvement scorecards driving innovation and best practice in a large community oncology practice." JCO Oncology Practice 20, no. 10_suppl (2024): 417. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/op.2024.20.10_suppl.417.
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417 Background: Lean Six Sigma Visual Management dashboards, or scorecards, are visual tools designed to drive and improve quality patient care, operationalize best practices, and promote a culture of operational excellence. Practice scorecards create a disciplined problem-solving culture where root causes are identified, and systemic process-based improvements are implemented. Scorecards are created to show full practice data transparency, allowing all employees and sites to see each other’s data. Scorecards are designed so that providers can efficiently review the maximum amount of data, following a Green, Yellow, Red visual cue to signify goal adherence. Methods: Phase 1 (2018 – 2019): Clinical scorecards were created and introduced to all staff on a weekly basis focusing on a few key patient metrics (ex: pain scale, pain care plan, ACP, PHQ-9, teaching/consents, patient portal access). Phase 2 (2020 – 2022): Clinical scorecards were expanded with additional patient care initiatives. New nurse navigator scorecards created (ex: patient teaching and survivorship visits). New physician and APP scorecards created with practice-specific provider metrics. Phase 3 (2023 – 2024): Scorecards updated yearly to match practice quality initiatives. New dashboards for non-clinical employees initiated. Physician and APP compensation changed to include quality metric performance tied to financial incentive. Results: Over the course of 5 years, OHC quality scorecard metrics improved from below national averages (red) to exceeding top-tier threshold goals (green). Scorecard utilization increased across all areas of the business, expanding from one scorecard in 2018 to eight in 2024. Scorecards increased overall practice data transparency leading to increase practice quality metric performance. OHC staff utilize scorecards on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to drive quality improvement adherence. Improved outcomes through full data transparency increased staff participation and ownership in quality metrics and led to achieved shared savings in managed care programs. Example of metrics and results: Patient NCCN Staging 36% (2588/7263) to 96% (10299/10749), Teaching/Consents 37% (423/1147) to 97% (3067/3160), and Oral regimen NCCN entry 69% (586/845) to 98% (1037/1055). Conclusions: Visual Management dashboards or practice scorecards are instrumental in driving and supporting practice change. Scorecards allowed OHC staff to efficiently visualize practice-wide actionable data with eye-catching colors to promote optimal clinical performance. As increased data procurement is on the rise, practices can empower their staff to drive change through data utilization. OHC’s scorecards have proven to bridge the gap to goal, facilitate transparent data sharing, and empower providers and staff toward collaboration and embracing operational excellence.
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Brown, Kerry A., Liesbeth de Wit, Lada Timotijevic, et al. "Communication of scientific uncertainty: international case studies on the development of folate and vitamin D Dietary Reference Values." Public Health Nutrition 18, no. 8 (2014): 1378–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980014002006.
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AbstractObjectiveTransparent evidence-based decision making has been promoted worldwide to engender trust in science and policy making. Yet, little attention has been given to transparency implementation. The degree of transparency (focused on how uncertain evidence was handled) during the development of folate and vitamin D Dietary Reference Values was explored in three a priori defined areas: (i) value request; (ii) evidence evaluation; and (iii) final values.DesignQualitative case studies (semi-structured interviews and desk research). A common protocol was used for data collection, interview thematic analysis and reporting. Results were coordinated via cross-case synthesis.SettingAustralia and New Zealand, Netherlands, Nordic countries, Poland, Spain and UK.SubjectsTwenty-one interviews were conducted in six case studies.ResultsTransparency of process was not universally observed across countries or areas of the recommendation setting process. Transparency practices were most commonly seen surrounding the request to develop reference values (e.g. access to risk manager/assessor problem formulation discussions) and evidence evaluation (e.g. disclosure of risk assessor data sourcing/evaluation protocols). Fewer transparency practices were observed to assist with handling uncertainty in the evidence base during the development of quantitative reference values.ConclusionsImplementation of transparency policies may be limited by a lack of dedicated resources and best practice procedures, particularly to assist with the latter stages of reference value development. Challenges remain regarding the best practice for transparently communicating the influence of uncertain evidence on the final reference values. Resolving this issue may assist the evolution of nutrition risk assessment and better inform the recommendation setting process.
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Mariette, C. "Publications: Best practice or why transparency is synonymous of quality." Journal of Visceral Surgery 151, no. 3 (2014): 171–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2014.04.002.
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Ortiz Rodríguez, Herlinda. "Comunicación Integral y transparencia en las organizaciones del tercer sector / Integral Communication and transparency of the third sector organizations." Revista Internacional de Relaciones Públicas 11, no. 21 (2021): 05–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5783/revrrpp.v11i21.692.
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Las organizaciones del tercer sector son estructuras organizacionales que contribuyen en el bienestar social de los países. Este tipo de organizaciones requieren del apoyo y comprensión de sus públicos para alcanzar sus objetivos organizacionales y para obtener dicho apoyo deben comunicarse de forma transparente con sus públicos. La transparencia debe entenderse como un deber ético de las organizaciones del tercer sector para dar a conocer no sólo información detallada del uso de los recursos financieros a sus públicos sino también mantenerlos informados acerca de sus acciones, decisiones y comportamientos diarios. La comunicación integral tiene un papel primordial en la gestión estratégica de la transparencia de las organizaciones, porque es a través de ésta que los públicos pueden conocer a detalle las acciones de la organización. Debido a que actualmente los medios digitales tienen un gran alcance, se debe comunicar la transparencia y buenas prácticas de estas organizaciones a través de los medios digitales de manera adecuada. Es decir, las organizaciones no sólo deben diseñar estrategias para fortalecer su transparencia, sino que deben comunicarla con sus públicos. Dicho lo anterior esta investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar y comparar a través de un análisis de contenido el nivel de comunicación integral en medios digitales que tienen las organizaciones del tercer sector de México y España con sello de ONG acreditadas para comunicar a sus públicos su transparencia y buenas prácticas, a través de su sitio web y sus redes sociales oficiales: Facebook y Twitter. La muestra de organizaciones del tercer sector fue de 104 organizaciones españolas y de 104 organizaciones mexicanas. Los principales hallazgos fueron que el nivel de comunicación en las organizaciones del tercer sector españolas es mejor que en las mexicanas, no obstante, ambas enfrentan el reto de comunicar su transparencia eficientemente en medios digitales. Palabras clave: organizaciones del tercer sector, públicos, comunicación integral, transparencia, mediosdigitalesAbstractThird sector organizations are organizational structures that contribute to the countries social welfare. This type of organizations requires their audiences support and understanding in order to accomplish their organizational objectives and, to obtain such support, they must communicate in a transparent form with their audiences. Transparency must be understood as a third sector organizations ethical duty with a view to announce their audiences not only detailed information about the use of financial resources but also to keep them informed about their actions, decisions and daily behaviors. Third sector organizations must manage their transparency and best practices not as designed action within a logistical or merely operational plan, but as the core idea of a strategic plan that allows them to create bonds of trust with strategic audiences such as: collaborators, donors, volunteers, government, other third sector organizations and society. When the audiences notice that a third sector organization puts their transparency and best practices into practice as an ethical and voluntary attitude for making visible and explaining each one of their actions, decisions, projects, profits and results, they will not hesitate to participate with it and offer their unconditional support. Comprehensive communication plays a fundamental role in the transparency strategic management of the third sector organizations, since it is through it that the audiences are able to know in detail the organization actions. Owing to, currently, digital media own a great reach, third sector organizations transparency and best practices must be communicated using digital media in a proper form. That is, organizations must not only design strategies to strengthen their transparency, but they also must communicate them with their audiences. With that said, the objective of this research was to analyze and to compare through a content analysis the comprehensive communication level in digital media owned by the third sector organizations from Mexico and Spain with NGO certification accredited to communicate their transparency and best practices to their audiences via their website and official social media: Facebook and Twitter. The third sector organizations sample was of 104 Spanish organizations and 104 Mexican organizations. This research was performed through a quantitative content analysis. Such analysis is digital and it was carried out in the official website and in two social media: Facebook and Twitter. It is a cross-sectional research, since the information gathering was performed during the period January-August, 2020. The research stages were: definition of the sample, definition of variables, information coding and analysis and interpretation of results. The study categories were determined from the nine transparency and best practices principles of Lealtad y Confío foundation; indications based on international standards recommended by the ICFO (International Committee on Fundraising Organizations). The main findings were that the communication level in the Spanish third sector organizations was better than in the Mexican organizations; however, both organizations have the challenge to efficiently communicate their transparency using digital media. Although it is true that Spain owns a better level of transparency and best practices comprehensive communication in digital media compared to Mexico, it has merely focused in taking advantage of its website, leaving the advantages of social media, Facebook and Twitter, aside. Keywords: Third Sector Organizations, publics, integral communication, transparency, digital media.
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Ahmed, Rahnuma, Nazmul Rony, and Aditi Shams. "Transparency matrix of native advertising: Enhancing transparency in online news media." International Journal of Asian Social Science 15, no. 2 (2025): 20–28. https://doi.org/10.55493/5007.v15i2.5309.
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This study explicates the association between native advertising and online news media transparency. This study took a qualitative approach and based on extant literature and industry practices, developed a matrix, called the transparency matrix of native advertising (TMNA), to show how different levels of transparency can be enhanced by utilizing various practices. The TMNA is based on two factors: communication of sponsorship and visible distinction of native advertising from editorial or main stories. The TMNA proposed that the presence of communication of sponsorship brings the perception of transparency to either a high or a moderate level. Visual distinctiveness, on the other hand, does not have the ability to show higher transparency, unless tied with sponsorship communication. The study proposed that a higher level of transparency can be enhanced by utilizing both factors vigorously. A lack of such practices would lead to minimum transparency. The best practice for online news media would be to place themselves in the quadrant of high transparency in the TMNA and avoid the rest. This study has twofold contributions to the existing literature, firstly, this matrix can guide the transparency research on native advertising, and secondly, in practice, this matrix can be used to employ strategies for enhancing transparency and improve credibility of online news media.
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Reed, Ann, and Jane Scheppke. "Oregon's LTSA State Grant Program: Excavating Best Practice, Reaching Toward Transparency." OLA Quarterly 16, no. 3 (2010): 38–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.7710/1093-7374.1297.
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Kim, Kihong. "Implementing the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing." Science Editing 6, no. 1 (2019): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.6087/kcse.148.
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McHenry, M. P., A. Morrison-Saunders, P. Gorey, A. Rita Sequeira, H. Mtegha, and D. Doepel. "Puzzled: Navigating extractive policy information jigsaws for best practice and transparency." Extractive Industries and Society 2, no. 3 (2015): 401–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2015.05.004.
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Herlina, Ortiz Rodríguez. "Comunicación Integral y transparencia en las organizaciones del tercer sector / Integral Communication and transparency of the third sector organizations." Revista Internacional de Relaciones Públicas XI, no. 21 (2021): 05–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5783/rirp-21-2021-02-05-26.
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Third sector organizations are organizational structures that contribute to the countries social welfare. This type of organizations requires their audiences support and understanding in order to accomplish their organizational objectives and, to obtain such support, they must communicate in a transparent form with their audiences. Transparency must be understood as a third sector organizations ethical duty with a view to announce their audiences not only detailed information about the use of financial resources but also to keep them informed about their actions, decisions and daily behaviors. Third sector organizations must manage their transparency and best practices not as designed action within a logistical or merely operational plan, but as the core idea of a strategic plan that allows them to create bonds of trust with strategic audiences such as: collaborators, donors, volunteers, government, other third sector organizations and society. When the audiences notice that a third sector organization puts their transparency and best practices into practice as an ethical and voluntary attitude for making visible and explaining each one of their actions, decisions, projects, profits and results, they will not hesitate to participate with it and offer their unconditional support. Comprehensive communication plays a fundamental role in the transparency strategic management of the third sector organizations, since it is through it that the audiences are able to know in detail the organization actions. Owing to, currently, digital media own a great reach, third sector organizations transparency and best practices must be communicated using digital media in a proper form. That is, organizations must not only design strategies to strengthen their transparency, but they also must communicate them with their audiences. With that said, the objective of this research was to analyze and to compare through a content analysis the comprehensive communication level in digital media owned by the third sector organizations from Mexico and Spain with NGO certification accredited to communicate their transparency and best practices to their audiences via their website and official social media: Facebook and Twitter. The third sector organizations sample was of 104 Spanish organizations and 104 Mexican organizations. This research was performed through a quantitative content analysis. Such analysis is digital and it was carried out in the official website and in two social media: Facebook and Twitter. It is a cross-sectional research, since the information gathering was performed during the period January-August, 2020. The research stages were: definition of the sample, definition of variables, information coding and analysis and interpretation of results. The study categories were determined from the nine transparency and best practices principles of Lealtad y Confío foundation; indications based on international standards recommended by the ICFO (International Committee on Fundraising Organizations). The main findings were that the communication level in the Spanish third sector organizations was better than in the Mexican organizations; however, both organizations have the challenge to efficiently communicate their transparency using digital media. Although it is true that Spain owns a better level of transparency and best practices comprehensive communication in digital media compared to Mexico, it has merely focused in taking advantage of its website, leaving the advantages of social media, Facebook and Twitter, aside.
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Cinar, Pelin, Tracy Lin, and Kevin Rodondi. "Best practice alert and cost transparency information for high cost oncology medications." Journal of Clinical Oncology 36, no. 30_suppl (2018): 323. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2018.36.30_suppl.323.
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323 Background: Oncology medication cost is often absent from therapy decision process until issues arise with payer denial resulting in potential patient financial toxicity. To incorporate cost, Best Practice Alert (BPA) and Cost Transparency Information (CTI) for high cost oncology medication (HCOM) were implemented into prescribing platform as care coordination tools. Methods: Ten HCOM were identified in gastrointestinal (GI) and breast oncology groups for which BPA and CTI were developed. Over a 6 month period, HCOM prescriptions triggered BPAs to alert providers and to place automated referrals to social work (SW). CTI – with drug costs and comparable treatment plan(s) – were posted in prescribing platform. Descriptive analyses examined differences in total payment to hospital and patients out-of-pocket payments (OPP) between treatment plans. Pre- and post-intervention surveys evaluated oncologists’ perception and behavior toward treatment cost. Results: The analysis included 162 patients and 1406 medication claims. In the GI group, BPAs effectively identified treatments incurring higher mean total payment (diff = 46733, p < 0.001) and higher mean OPP (diff = 115, p < 0.001). For the breast group, the impact was mixed. BPAs identified treatments with higher total payment at the 90% quantile (p < 0.001) and higher mean total payment (diff = 72612, p < 0.001), but there was no statistically significant difference in OPP between treatments. Pre-intervention survey (n = 26, 50% response rate) indicated 46% of oncologists rarely discuss medication cost with patients and 35% rarely refer patients to SW. Only 4% of oncologists strongly agreed that they could easily acquire cost information. Post-intervention survey highlighted that CTI improved oncologists’ awareness of medication costs, but BPA exerted no substantial influence on provider behaviors. Conclusions: BPA intervention effectively highlighted treatment cost and accurately identified patients at risk for financial toxicity. The lack of statistically significant difference in oncologists’ behavior and perception may be due to a small sample size. Comments from providers suggest that BPA combined with OPP would be more useful in reducing financial toxicity.
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Hope, Joan. "Follow best practices for transparency about student privacy practices." Disability Compliance for Higher Education 20, no. 9 (2015): 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dhe.30049.
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Polanin, Joshua R., Emily A. Hennessy, and Sho Tsuji. "Transparency and Reproducibility of Meta-Analyses in Psychology: A Meta-Review." Perspectives on Psychological Science 15, no. 4 (2020): 1026–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1745691620906416.
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Systematic review and meta-analysis are possible as viable research techniques only through transparent reporting of primary research; thus, one might expect meta-analysts to demonstrate best practice in their reporting of results and have a high degree of transparency leading to reproducibility of their work. This assumption has yet to be fully tested in the psychological sciences. We therefore aimed to assess the transparency and reproducibility of psychological meta-analyses. We conducted a meta-review by sampling 150 studies from Psychological Bulletin to extract information about each review’s transparent and reproducible reporting practices. The results revealed that authors reported on average 55% of criteria and that transparent reporting practices increased over the three decades studied ( b = 1.09, SE = 0.24, t = 4.519, p < .001). Review authors consistently reported eligibility criteria, effect-size information, and synthesis techniques. Review authors, however, on average, did not report specific search results, screening and extraction procedures, and most importantly, effect-size and moderator information from each individual study. Far fewer studies provided statistical code required for complete analytical replication. We argue that the field of psychology and research synthesis in general should require review authors to report these elements in a transparent and reproducible manner.
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Wagemann, Claudius, and Carsten Schneider. "Transparency standards in qualitative comparative analysis." Qualitative & Multi-Method Research 13, no. 1 (2015): 38–42. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.893091.
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When judging the usefulness of methods, it is not only their technical principles that matter, but also how these principles are then translated into applied practice. No matter how well developed our techniques and methods are, if their usage runs against their spirit, they cannot be what the originally ancient Greek word “method” literally means: a “way towards a goal.” Standards of best practice are therefore important components of methodological advancement, if such standards are recognized for what they ought to be: transitory condensations of a shared understanding that are valid until improved.
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Zacarese, Lawrence M. "Campus physical security: Transparency, consistency, and best practices." Campus Security Report 13, no. 11 (2017): 6–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/casr.30245.
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Tonetti, Maurizio. "Integrity of research findings: transparency and disclosure of potential conflict as best practice." Journal of Clinical Periodontology 33, no. 7 (2006): 461. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-051x.2006.00948.x.
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Yi, Hyun Jung. "A Study on the Principles of Best Practice and Transparency in Scholarly Publishing." Journal of Korean Medical Library Association 49, no. 1_2 (2022): 37–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.69528/jkmla.2022.49.1_2.37.
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The UK Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) and World Association of Medical Editors (World Association of Medical Editors) Medical Editors (WAME) published Principles of Best Practice and Transparency in Scholarly Publishing. This is a principle that is recommended to be followed when publishing an open access journal and consists of 16 items. This article contains the full text of the fourth edition, published in September 2022, and is intended to be widely known to medical librarians.
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Karim, Haji Abdul, and Luqman Baehaqi. "The Existence of Translation Services at Language Centers in State Islamic Religious Universities." Jurnal Cendekia Media Komunikasi Penelitian dan Pengembangan Pendidikan Islam 17, no. 01 (2025): 321–33. https://doi.org/10.37850/cendekia.v17i01.964.
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This study aims to examine the existence of translation services at language centers in State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN). It provides an in-depth analysis of the existence, transparency, and informational provisions of translation services currently in practice, as well as explores best practices that can be implemented by other PTKIN language centers in delivering translation services. A more in-depth study of the presence and function of translation services in PTKIN language centres can provide strategic recommendations for the development of these services. This research is a case study that employs a qualitative approach. The findings indicate that not all PTKIN institutions have integrated translation services within their language centres. Additionally, the principle of public information transparency, which should serve as the foundation for service transparency and accountability in language centres, has not yet been fully and evenly implemented. Nevertheless, some PTKIN language centres have demonstrated best practices in translation services, such as providing clear information on procedures and technical requirements on their websites, as well as utilizing information system technology or applications. The findings of this study and the best practices that already implemented in several PTKIN language centres can serve as a reference for the future development of translation services.
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Tran, Dai Q., Keith R. Molenaar, and Bharath Kolli. "Implementation of best-value procurement for highway design and construction in the USA." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 24, no. 5 (2017): 774–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-03-2016-0073.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate procedures and practices to promote transparency in best-value procurement for the design and construction of highway projects with the goal of improving this evolving procurement method. Design/methodology/approach The review of published empirical studies, a national survey of transportation agencies, and case studies of highway agencies form the basis of the conclusions in this research. In addition to the national survey, with 46 of 52 agencies participating, the research presents case studies from seven highway agencies in the USA including: California, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, and Utah. These seven case studies were selected from agencies that employ mature best-value procurement methods. The case studies involved a thorough procedural review and structured interviews of agency personnel. The agencies then validated the results and conclusions. Findings The results showed that evaluation committees should include technical members who do not have a personal interest in the outcome of the selection to maintain transparency in best-value projects. The committees should receive best-value procurement training, which necessitates the development of consistent and transparent best-value selection procedures. Debriefing meetings should be conducted to provide comments about strengths and weaknesses of each proposal to enhance fairness and transparency of the best-value selection process. Research limitations/implications Knowledge of the best-value procurement procedure will allow researchers to better understand the impact of procedures and practices on transparency in selecting best-value projects. The chief limitation of this research is that the primary data were collected from highway agencies in the USA. Any future research should include more data to enhance the validity of this study outside of the public transportation sector. Practical implications The result of this research will help transportation agencies and other public owners to improve their best-value procurement procedures. The findings of this research also address the construction and consulting industry’s concern about transparency and fairness of a best-value selection process. Originality/value This research is the first attempt to examine the impact of the evaluation committee, best-value training, and debriefings on transparency of best-value selection.
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Watson, Matthew Lamont, Sebastian H. M. Hickman, Kaya Marlen Dreesbeimdiek, Katharina Kohler, and Daniel J. Stubbs. "Directed acyclic graphs in perioperative observational research–A systematic review and critique against best practice recommendations." PLOS ONE 18, no. 2 (2023): e0281259. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281259.
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The Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) is a graph representing causal pathways for informing the conduct of an observational study. The use of DAGs allows transparent communication of a causal model between researchers and can prevent over-adjustment biases when conducting causal inference, permitting greater confidence and transparency in reported causal estimates. In the era of ‘big data’ and increasing number of observational studies, the role of the DAG is becoming more important. Recent best-practice guidance for constructing a DAG with reference to the literature has been published in the ‘Evidence synthesis for constructing DAGs’ (ESC-DAG) protocol. We aimed to assess adherence to these principles for DAGs constructed within perioperative literature. Following registration on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) and with adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) reporting framework for systematic reviews, we searched the Excerpta Medica dataBASE (Embase), the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and Cochrane databases for perioperative observational research incorporating a DAG. Nineteen studies were included in the final synthesis. No studies demonstrated any evidence of following the mapping stage of the protocol. Fifteen (79%) fulfilled over half of the translation and integration one stages of the protocol. Adherence with one stage did not guarantee fulfilment of the other. Two studies (11%) undertook the integration two stage. Unmeasured variables were handled inconsistently between studies. Only three (16%) studies included unmeasured variables within their DAG and acknowledged their implication within the main text. Overall, DAGs that were constructed for use in perioperative observational literature did not consistently adhere to best practice, potentially limiting the benefits of subsequent causal inference. Further work should focus on exploring reasons for this deviation and increasing methodological transparency around DAG construction.
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Haddiya, Intissar, and Sara Ramdani. "Artificial intelligence in healthcare: A focus on the best practices." ITM Web of Conferences 69 (2024): 02010. https://doi.org/10.1051/itmconf/20246902010.
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The healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI applications in clinical practice offer a multitude of benefits for patient care, including earlier and more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment planning, and improved access to information through virtual assistants. However, alongside this potential, challenges and ethical considerations remain. Data privacy, algorithmic bias, transparency of AI decision-making, and responsible use are crucial areas that require careful attention. Our presentation emphasizes the importance of establishing robust best practices within healthcare institutions and fostering collaboration among clinicians, data scientists, patients, and policymakers. Through careful consideration and ongoing refinement of AI technologies, we can leverage its potential to improve patient outcomes while upholding ethical standards and public health priorities.
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Morse, Geoffrey, and Ken Varnum. "The open discovery initiative & promoting transparency in discovery." Information Services & Use 41, no. 1-2 (2021): 91–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/isu-210110.
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NISO recently updated the Open Discovery Initiative Recommended Practice (https://www.niso.org/publications/rp-19-2020-odi), which outlines best practices for working with library discovery services. It defines ways for libraries to assess the level of content provider participation; streamlines the process by which libraries, content providers and discovery service providers work together; defines models for “fair” linking; and suggests usage statistics that should be collected for libraries and for content providers. The recommendations in this document, created by members of the Open Discovery Initiative Standing Committee, enable libraries, discovery service providers, and content providers to work together to the full extent of their abilities - providing the most effective and rich experience to end users.
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Teixeira da Silva, Jaime A., and Salim Moussa. "The COPE / DOAJ / OASPA / WAME Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing: A Critical Analysis." ETHICS IN PROGRESS 15, no. 1 (2024): 130–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.14746/eip.2024.1.7.
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Four publishing-related organizations, the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), the first being dedicated specifically to the creation and dissemination of ethics policies, established a set of 16 principles related to journal and publisher transparency and “best” publishing practices. The first, second, third and fourth versions were published in 2013, 2015, 2018, and 2022, respectively. Membership of these organizations implies that members can only become such if they satisfy these principles. This paper compares the four versions to appreciate how the content has changed over time, as a historical endeavor to gather how publishing ethics has progressed over time. An assessment is also made to determine whether all principles are related to transparency and best principles, and if any may be missing. We concluded that the 16 principles offer broad guidance to several important aspects related to journal and publishing ethics and management. However, the vast majority are in general excessively broad, occasionally vague, or lack sufficient examples or specifics, despite the slight improvement between versions 3 and 4. We argue further that these weaknesses may limit their practical application. Until September 2022, there was no transparency regarding the consequences for any members that might violate, or not abide by, these principles. In the light of these arguments, we are of the opinion that the 16 principles of “best” publishing practices merit additional improvements.
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Easterly, William, and Tobias Pfutze. "Where Does the Money Go? Best and Worst Practices in Foreign Aid." Journal of Economic Perspectives 22, no. 2 (2008): 29–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1257/jep.22.2.29.
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This paper does not address the issue of aid effectiveness—that is, the extent to which foreign aid dollars actually achieve their goals—but on “best practices” in the way in which official aid is given, an important component of the wider debate. First we discuss best practice for an ideal aid agency and the difficulties that aid agencies face because they are typically not accountable to their intended beneficiaries. Next we consider the transparency of aid agencies and four additional dimensions of aid practice: specialization, or the degree to which aid is not framgemented among too many donors, too many countries, and too many sectors for each donor); selectivity, or the extent to which aid avoids corrupt autocrats and goes to the poorest countries; use of ineffective aid channels such as tied aid, food aid, and technical assistance; and the overhead costs of aid agencies. We compare 48 aid agencies along these dimensions, distinguishing between bilateral and multilateral ones. Using the admittedly limited information we have, we rank the aid agencies on different dimensions of aid practice and then provide one final comprehensive ranking. We present these results as an illustrative exercise to move the aid discussion forward.
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Aithal, P. S., Rao A. Srinivas, and Kumar P. M. Suresh. "How Innovations and Best Practices can Transform Higher Education Institutions : A case study of SIMS." International Journal of Management (IJM) 6, no. 2 (2015): 83–98. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.61594.
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Education has become competitive so as the educational institutions. In order to survive the competition, institutions have to improve the quality of their services. Changes in culture, aspiration and levels of skills required in securing employment for students, force higher education institutions today to rework on their educational models and add value to each and every aspect of their service. Innovations and best practices serve to enhance quality and add value. Srinivas Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), which combines technology, management and social service education has identified and implemented innovations and best practices to differentiate itself among the competitors and to add value in its educational services. In this paper, we have discussed innovations, small and big, develped indigineously and implemented during last four years. They are broadly classified under six key aspects namely "curricular aspects, teaching-learning and evaluation, research, consultancy and extension, infrastructure and learning resources, student support and progression, and governance, leadership, and management". The paper also contains some of the intitutional and individual faculty best practices having visible impact on the quality of higher education imparted by the institution. The best practices concern admission, fees, attendance, teaching, performance, skill building, employability, student involvement, collective learning, value addition, ensuring transparency, information dissemination etc. Finally, two institutional best practices are elaborated with its aim of practice, underlying principles and concepts, particular contextual features or challenging issues that have had to be addressed in designing and implementing the practice, and its implementation, including its uniqueness in Indian higher education, evidence of success, identifying the problems encountered and resources required to implement the practice.
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Fenster, Mark. "Transparency in search of a theory." European Journal of Social Theory 18, no. 2 (2015): 150–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1368431014555257.
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Transparency’s importance as an administrative norm seems self-evident. Prevailing ideals of political theory stipulate that the more visible government is, the more democratic, accountable, and legitimate it appears. The disclosure of state information consistently disappoints, however: there is never enough of it, while it often seems not to produce a truer democracy, a more accountable state, better policies, and a more contented populace. This gap between theory and practice suggests that the theoretical assumptions that provide the basis for transparency are wrong. This article argues that transparency is best understood as a theory of communication that excessively simplifies and thus is blind to the complexities of the contemporary state, government information, and the public. Taking them fully into account, the article argues, should lead us to question the state’s ability to control information, which in turn should make us question not only the improbability of the state making itself visible, but also the improbability of the state keeping itself secret.
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Lagisz, Malgorzata, Joanna Rutkowska, Upama Aich, et al. "“Best Paper” awards lack transparency, inclusivity, and support for Open Science." PLOS Biology 22, no. 7 (2024): e3002715. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002715.
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Awards can propel academic careers. They also reflect the culture and values of the scientific community. But do awards incentivize greater transparency, inclusivity, and openness in science? Our cross-disciplinary survey of 222 awards for the “best” journal articles across all 27 SCImago subject areas revealed that journals and learned societies administering such awards generally publish little detail on their procedures and criteria. Award descriptions were brief, rarely including contact details or information on the nominations pool. Nominations of underrepresented groups were not explicitly encouraged, and concepts that align with Open Science were almost absent from the assessment criteria. At the same time, 10% of awards, especially the recently established ones, tended to use article-level impact metrics. USA-affiliated researchers dominated the winner’s pool (48%), while researchers from the Global South were uncommon (11%). Sixty-one percent of individual winners were men. Overall, Best Paper awards miss the global calls for greater transparency and equitable access to academic recognition. We provide concrete and implementable recommendations for scientific awards to improve the scientific recognition system and incentives for better scientific practice.
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Verzo, John Mark C. "Exploring the Best Practices of Secondary Schools on School-Based Management." Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal 21, no. 10 (2024): 977–97. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12713641.
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This study focused on the best-practices performed on School-Based Management of public secondary school principals, SBM coordinators and community stakeholders with Advanced Level of Practice (Level - III) in School-Based Management in the Schools Division of Quezon. The researcher used purposive sampling technique in selecting the target respondents. A semi-structured questionnaire was used as a research instrument to gather the data. The study revealed the practices performed in leadership and governance includes schools planning. They set clear vision and define goals and objectives followed by strategic planning for future projects through collaboration. They continuously monitor and evaluate all the projects to ensure success or adjust if problems and issues arise. With regards to governance, they involve of community, internal and external stakeholders through shared governance. The best practices performed in curriculum and learning includes collaborative decision making that involve stakeholders or different organization in all the activities, programs and projects of the school specially if it is about curriculum. They give their time and service, donate, help teachers in projects like in reading and basic math lessons. Furthermore, the schools ensure implementation of the required curriculum practice delegation of task. With the strict monitoring and evaluation, they can also check if everyone is able to adapt in all the trends and innovations of 21st century learning. The best practices performed in accountability and continuous improvement includes review and monitoring to achieve success of continuous improvement and shared accountability. The best practices performed in management of resources includes strict resource allocation which means they value prioritization. Other schools involve their stakeholder. They help teachers for their projects, donate materials or even offer time and skills for manual work. They even help in canvassing, sharing strategies and brainstorming for ways to budget the funds. Moreover, they practice real transparency. Since most schools struggles for budget, schools who look for Income generating Project. The following recommendations were hereby suggested: Division Supervisor may consider to offer refresher courses about SBM and to strengthen stakeholders participation, More detailed guidelines and centralized assistance for school heads and SBM Coordinators, School heads may be consistent in conducting team building among teachers and stakeholders to strengthen their relationship and bonding and for the future researcher to look into considerations the limitations and variable which are not discussed in the paper.
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Fry, Richard, Scott Orford, Sarah Rodgers, Jennifer Morgan, and David Fone. "A best practice framework to measure spatial variation in alcohol availability." Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science 47, no. 3 (2018): 381–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2399808318773761.
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Alcohol outlet density and alcohol-related harms are an internationally reported phenomenon. There are multiple methods described in the literature to measure alcohol outlet density, but with very little commentary on the geographical underpinnings of the methods. In this paper, we present a framework to help practitioners and researchers choose the most appropriate spatial method of measuring alcohol outlet density. The framework includes components on theoretical geography, statistical implications and practical considerations, with an emphasis on population-level exposure. We describe the CHALICE alcohol outlet density measurement method that was developed to investigate the relationships between alcohol outlet density and population harm. The CHALICE method is compared to four other methods found in the published literature. We demonstrate the impact of methodological choices (e.g. network vs. Euclidean distances) on resulting alcohol outlet density scores. We conclude that wherever possible the best practice approach to modelling alcohol outlet density should be used to facilitate flexibility in subsequent statistical analysis and improve the transparency of the results.
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Wuku Astuti, Nisfatul Izzah, and Dinda Dupalantu. "Optimalisasi Akuntansi Keuangan Untuk Masjid: Pendampingan Di Padukuhan Sonopakis Lor, Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta." Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan 3, no. 3 (2025): 119–24. https://doi.org/10.31004/jerkin.v3i3.367.
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Transparent and accountable financial management is a pressing need for non-profit organizations, including mosques, to enhance the trust of congregants and donors. Unfortunately, many mosques in Indonesia lack adequate financial reporting systems due to limited human resources and accounting knowledge. This community service program aimed to enhance the capacity of mosque administrators in Padukuhan Sonopakis Lor, Kasihan Subdistrict, Bantul Regency, in preparing financial reports that comply with ISAK 35 standards. The methods used included lectures, training, mentoring, and hands-on practice in financial report preparation. The results showed that most mosque administrators successfully understood basic accounting principles, recorded transactions, and prepared financial reports, despite challenges such as limited competencies and initial resistance from mosque administrators. Through persuasive approaches and intensive training, the resulting financial reports met the transparency and accountability standards of ISAK 35. Ongoing mentoring is recommended to ensure the sustainability of this practice, serving as a model of best practices for other mosques.
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Ayam, Justice Ray Achoanya. "Strategic Cost Management Practices and Performance of Ghanaian Public Higher Education Institutions." International Journal of African Higher Education 11, no. 1 (2024): 81–121. http://dx.doi.org/10.6017/ijahe.v11i1.16519.
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Higher education in Ghana struggles with transparency and reliability in cost determination, especially in public higher education institutions (PHEIs). Existing cost accounting methods tailored to funding and regulatory compliance often fall short in capturing all measurable outputs and lack the standardised reporting frameworks seen in developed countries. This article examines current strategic cost management practices in Ghanaian PHEIs, drawing data from the Ghana Ministry of Education, academic databases, and reports from the World Bank and UNESCO Institute for Statistics. The findings reveal the need for the country’s PHEIs to adopt transparent financial reporting and improve cost structures. Innovative cost management practices and a culture of fiscal prudence are necessary to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Policy interventions are recommended to develop a unified, international best practice-aligned cost accounting framework for all PHEIs in Ghana.
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Alves, Hélio. "Fator Acidentário de Prevenção – Fap: a Ofensa à Convenção Nº 155 da Organização Internacional do Trabalho, à Vida do Trabalhador e a Aplicação de Benchmarking como Impulsionador de Boas Práticas no Ambiente do Trabalho." Revista ANPPREV de Seguridade Social 1, no. 2 (2024): 1–27. https://doi.org/10.70444/2024v1n205.
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The general objective of this research is to understand whether the lack of transparency in the indicators of the Accident Prevention Factor – FAP contributes to the violation of Convention No. 155 of the International Labor Organization and, consequently, to the worker's life. This is because FAP was created as an institute that aims to protect the work environment in defense of workers' health and safety. Furthermore, the hypothesis is that transparency regarding FAP was created as an institute that aims to protect the work environment in defense of workers' health and safety. Furthermore, the hypothesis is that transparency regarding FAP exposure constitutes a benchmarking practice that promotes good practices in the workplace. Regarding the methodology used in this research, the deductive approach and monographic procedure methods were adopted, considering that extensive bibliography and documents on the subject were used. The results achieved indicate that it does not make sense for one of the main indicators of the FAP, which is the comparative analysis of a company with others that supposedly best-applied protection measures in managing the reduction of occupational accidents, not being able to have its index disclosed in the name of fiscal secrecy. As final considerations, the importance of this disclosure was discussed as a good practice of transparency and benchmarking.
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van den Brink, Marieke, Yvonne Benschop, and Willy Jansen. "Transparency in Academic Recruitment: A Problematic Tool for Gender Equality?" Organization Studies 31, no. 11 (2010): 1459–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0170840610380812.
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Gender research has made a call for more transparency and accountability in academic recruitment and selection in order to overcome the inequality practices that have led to an underrepresentation of women among full professors. This paper provides insight into the multiple ways in which the notions of transparency and accountability are put into practice in academic recruitment and selection, and how this has enhanced — or hindered — gender equality. The methods employed consist of a qualitative content analysis of seven recruitment and selection protocols, interviews with 64 committee members, and an analysis of 971 appointment reports of full professors in the Netherlands. Our analysis contributes to the study of organizations in three respects. First, it shows that recruitment and selection processes are characterized by bounded transparency and limited accountability at best. Second, it explains that the protocols that should ensure transparency and accountability remain paper tigresses, because of the micropolitics and gender practices that are part and parcel of recruitment and selection. Third, it contributes to gender equality theory in organization theory by showing how a myriad of gender practices simultaneously increases and counteracts gender equality measures in academia.
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Choi, Ye Jin, Hyung Wook Choi, and Soon Kim. "Compliance of “Principles of transparency and best practice in scholarly publishing” in Korean academic society-published journals listed in Journal Citation Reports." Science Editing 7, no. 1 (2020): 24–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.6087/kcse.186.
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Purpose: The “Principles of transparency and best practice in scholarly publishing” are of increasing importance in an open science environment as a way to increase the transparency and quality of academic society journals. However, little previous research has investigated the application of this new guideline in practice. The aim of this study was to investigate the degree to which this guideline is being applied by Korean academic society– published journals listed in Journal Citation Reports.Methods: The researchers investigated the homepages of 59 Korean academic society– published journals to evaluate whether they had adopted the 33 items listed in the guideline. Based on the information available on the journals’ homepages, each item was classified as ‘yes’ or ‘no’ within the four categories of basic journal information, publication ethics, copyright and archiving information, and profit model.Results: The basic journal information category was generally well-practiced, with the exceptions of the peer review process, readership, and author fees. The copyright and licensing information category was also well-practiced, with the exception of policies on posting accepted articles with third parties and archiving items. However, most items in the publication ethics category were not well practiced, with the exception of authorship and intellectual property. All items in the profit model category were infrequently implemented.Conclusion: These findings serve as a good indicator for Korean journal editors of areas for improvement. It may be helpful to review journals’ publication policies and homepages to comply with international publishing standards.
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Siregar, Kardina Engelina, and Ali Musri Semjan Putra. "Enhancing governance in Indonesian legal entity state universities: Insights from global best practices." Journal of Educational Management and Instruction (JEMIN) 4, no. 1 (2024): 101–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.22515/jemin.v4i1.9158.
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In the context of higher education in Indonesia, Legal Entity State Universities (PTNBH) encounter substantial challenges in implementing effective governance. This study aims to analyze global best practices in university governance and apply these insights to enhance PTNBH governance in Indonesia. Through a comprehensive literature review and best practice analysis, this research identifies key factors contributing to successful governance in leading universities worldwide. Employing thematic and comparative analysis methods, the study evaluates the current governance of PTNBH and compares it with international best practices. The findings reveal that transparency, accountability, stakeholder participation, and managerial innovation are crucial elements of effective governance. Furthermore, the study proposes a framework for implementing best practices tailored to the unique context of PTNBH in Indonesia. The conclusions underscore the importance of adopting innovative and evidence-based governance strategies to enhance PTNBH's performance and competitiveness. Practical recommendations and policy implications are provided to assist policymakers and stakeholders in developing more efficient and responsive governance systems to address future challenges. This research contributes to the academic literature on higher education governance and offers practical insights for governance reform at PTNBH.
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Dr., Vasant Balu Boraste. "A Study of Innovative and Best Practices in National Education Policy." International Journal of Advance and Applied Research 4, no. 6 (2023): 4–7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7663182.
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Covid or Corona though an unfortunate situation for the world, brings some challenges and opportunities in all business education and professional practices. The globe shattered and locked for several months negatively impacted humanity. An innovative Curriculum Design with a shift from an informative curriculum to a formative curriculum is required. Course curriculum can be linked with teaching the outside class. Education should not be only employment base but value base because literacy plus ethics is education. Innovative practices in teaching-learning are transforming curriculum effectively and efficiently. It can cater to individual needs and facilitate easy evaluation with transparency as an essential aspect of the process. To improve learning in new normal conditions, engage students in the learning process with safe and healthy conditions in teaching institutions.
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Lane, Trevor. "Journal publication ethics and implications for life science researchers: a COPE perspective." Emerging Topics in Life Sciences 2, no. 6 (2018): 763–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1042/etls20180164.
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The quality of the research record in the form of peer-reviewed journal archives is a reflection of not only the quality of the research publication and correction process, but also the quality of the underlying knowledge creation process. Key to the integrity of the research record are honesty and accountability from all parties involved in governing, performing, and publishing scholarly work. A concerted effort is needed to nurture an ethical research publishing culture by promoting ethical practice, relevant training, and effective systems for responding to allegations of research or publication misconduct. The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) is a membership organisation that aims to promote integrity in research publishing, for example, by developing and encouraging best practices to ensure that research is reported ethically, completely, and transparently. COPE uses the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing as part of its criteria when evaluating publishers and journals as members. Researchers can also make use of these guidelines to assess a journal's quality and to gain insights into what peer-reviewed journals expect from authors. The present article outlines and discusses these guidelines to help life science researchers publish ethically, as well as to identify ethical journals as readers, authors, and reviewers.
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Brounen, Dirk, Gianluca Marcato, and Hans Op ’t Veld. "Pricing ESG Equity Ratings and Underlying Data in Listed Real Estate Securities." Sustainability 13, no. 4 (2021): 2037. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13042037.
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By analyzing the adoption of the European Public Real Estate Association’s (EPRA) Sustainability Best Practices Recommendations (sBPR), we examine and discuss the application of transparent environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings and their interaction with public real estate performance across European markets. Due to increasing concerns about the environment and the impact of investment on society at large, public property companies have made significant progress in improving transparency and enhancing the protection of shareholder value by sharing and reporting ESG best practices. We explore and review the EPRA sBPR database, which is highly useful for investors who are already screening listed real estate companies. Hence, in this project, we carefully study the diffusion process of this new ESG metric as a tool to enhance informational transparency regarding public real estate investment management and assess the effects of this transparency and ESG performance for the real estate stock returns. We find evidence of a sustainability premium that investors are willing to pay to access companies with better sustainable ratings.
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Brown, Laura J. E., Tommy Dickinson, Stuart Smith, et al. "Openness, inclusion and transparency in the practice of public involvement in research: A reflective exercise to develop best practice recommendations." Health Expectations 21, no. 2 (2017): 441–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex.12609.
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Mahmud, Radziah, Nor Khadijah Mohd Azhari, Rosmini Mohd Aripin, Humayun Kabir, and Abongile Zweni. "Malaysian Local Authorities: Are They Transparent?" Accounting and Finance Research 12, no. 3 (2023): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/afr.v12n3p46.
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Transparency among the local authorities is crucial as local authorities are expected to perform their stewardship roles to meet the demand of their stakeholders. Due to information asymmetry between the local authorities and citizens, there is a tendency for citizens to have unfavourable perceptions towards local authorities’ activities. Literature suggests that transparent information will mitigate this issue. Thus, the study seeks to investigate the level of transparency of Malaysian local authorities by examining 19 of them covering the periods from 2015 to 2019. Available information from the website and the local authorities annual reports were obtained. Adopting agency theory and stewardship theory, the study suggests that the level of transparency in the form of non-financial information transparency, citizen transparency and transparency easiness among the Malaysian local authorities is regarded to be high. It indicates that the information asymmetry between the local authorities and the stakeholders is generally minimised. However, this study highlights that the transparency level in the form of financial information still needs to be improved, and local authorities should be more transparent in disclosing such information. Besides providing insights into local authorities' transparency, this study is beneficial to local authorities and regulators in establishing policies; and citizens and stakeholders in assessing the transparency level of local authorities. Future research should consider factors that influence transparency among local authorities in Malaysia. A comparison between local authorities should also be made to find the best practices for stimulating transparency in local authorities.
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Esterhuyse, Leana. "Towards corporate transparency." Bottom Line 32, no. 4 (2019): 290–307. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bl-03-2019-0081.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine whether companies recognised for the quality of their sustainability reporting are also adopting investor relations (IR) best practices for their IR webpages. Quality communications to all stakeholder groups may then speak to organisational transparency and integrated corporate communication management (CCM). Design/methodology/approach An ordinary least squares regression model was developed to test the hypothesis that companies with quality sustainability reporting also adopts best practices in online IR. Sustainability reporting quality was signalled by inclusion of the company in a socially responsible investment (SRI) index. IR quality was proxied by disclosure scores compiled from content analyses of investor relations webpages. Findings This study find that inclusion in the SRI Index was positively and significantly associated with online IR quality, while controlling for other variables associated with voluntary disclosure behaviour. Practical implications For retail and institutional investors in SRI Index companies, cost of information discovery is reduced as they can use the investor relations webpages as comprehensive source. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature on corporate transparency by operationalising reporting “transparency” in that it considers the combined communications output to both financial and non-financial stakeholder groupings. A 2 × 2 conceptual framework for corporate disclosures is proposed that reconciles legitimacy theory and voluntary disclosure theory as motivations. It also contributes to the paucity of research on the links between public relations and investor relations in corporate communications by demonstrating a joint contribution to transparency.
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Wiercioch, Wojtek, Robby Nieuwlaat, Elie A. Akl, et al. "Methodology for the American Society of Hematology VTE guidelines: current best practice, innovations, and experiences." Blood Advances 4, no. 10 (2020): 2351–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/bloodadvances.2020001768.
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Background: Methods for the development of clinical guidelines have advanced dramatically over the past 2 decades to strive for trustworthiness, transparency, user-friendliness, and rigor. The American Society of Hematology (ASH) guidelines on venous thromboembolism (VTE) have followed these advances, together with application of methodological innovations. Objective: In this article, we describe methods and methodological innovations as a model to inform future guideline enterprises by ASH and others to achieve guideline standards. Methodological innovations introduced in the development of the guidelines aim to address current challenges in guideline development. Methods: We followed ASH policy for guideline development, which is based on the Guideline International Network (GIN)-McMaster Guideline Development Checklist and current best practices. Central coordination, specialist working groups, and expert panels were established for the development of 10 VTE guidelines. Methodological guidance resources were developed to guide the process across guidelines panels. A methods advisory group guided the development and implementation of methodological innovations to address emerging challenges and needs. Results: The complete set of VTE guidelines will include &gt;250 recommendations. Methodological innovations include the use of health-outcome descriptors, online voting with guideline development software, modeling of pathways for diagnostic questions, application of expert evidence, and a template manuscript for publication of ASH guidelines. These methods advance guideline development standards and have already informed other ASH guideline projects. Conclusions: The development of the ASH VTE guidelines followed rigorous methods and introduced methodological innovations during guideline development, striving for the highest possible level of trustworthiness, transparency, user-friendliness, and rigor.
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Horstead, Amy, and Adrian Cree. "Achieving transparency in forensic risk assessment: a multimodal approach." Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 19, no. 5 (2013): 351–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.112.010645.
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SummaryThe Department of Health's best practice guidelines on risk management and violence prevention in UK mental health services highlight the importance of transparency and collaboration with service users. The recovery philosophy echoes the importance of service user inclusion and empowerment in treatment. Our experience in a medium and low secure hospital was that patients were largely excluded from the risk assessment process. In this article, we describe a model for achieving inclusion and transparency in the use of risk assessment tools based on structured professional judgement.
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Peters, A. "Transparency and Due Process: A Systematic Approach to Educational Decision-making and Appeals." European Psychiatry 41, S1 (2017): S300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.02.185.
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IntroductionTransparency and due process are inseparable principles that should underpin any educational and administrative decision made within an organization.ObjectivesIt is considered best practice for organizations to place the processes and structures surrounding reviews of decisions made by their organization at arm's length to the committee or group that made the original decision. This ensures there is and that due process is followed.AimsAn independent appeal process is an integral part of any fair system of assessment and decision making.MethodsThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of psychiatrists has undertaken several reviews of its current processes to examine its practices as both substantive and procedural issues arise in decisions with regard to the provision of psychiatric training. The reconsideration and appeal policy was developed to set out a clear and fair process for applicants to request decisions of the RANZCP to be reconsidered and appealed. This ensures that an applicant has a fair and reasonable opportunity to challenge the original decision whilst receiving support from the RANZCP to minimize any stress that may be experienced during this process.ResultsThe RANZCP has observed that the three phase process has enabled matters to be resolved at an earlier stage of the appeal cycle and do not require progression to a formal appeal.ConclusionThis presentation will identify best practice methods in educational decision-making and conducting appeals.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.
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Al-Tarawneh, Alalddin, Mohammed Al-Badawi, and Wafa Abu Hatab. "Translating governance and legal compliance: Exploring the role of translation in facilitating corporate reporting and policy implementation." Corporate Law and Governance Review 6, no. 3 (2024): 27–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/clgrv6i3p3.
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Translation plays a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance and effective policy implementation in today’s digitized and globalized era. This paper aims to highlight the significance of translation in modern governance by examining the challenges, best practices, and impact of translation in rule-making, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement. By conducting an in-depth scan of literature concerning policymakers, translators, and other key stakeholders to collect rich qualitative data on governance documents, the paper demonstrates how translation enhances transparent communication and facilitates meaningful engagement with stakeholders. In light of Gilmetdinova’s (2019) research, the paper addresses various challenges in translation, including timing, accuracy, handling legal and technical terms, cultural references, equipment, and the use of target languages. Furthermore, the paper showcases best practices in translation, such as thematic analysis, communities of practice, multilingual approaches, and the utilization of translation software to expedite high-quality translations. Ultimately, the paper emphasizes how translation contributes to refining governance processes in rule-making, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement, fostering inclusivity, transparency, and accountability. It is anticipated that future research will explore the role of translation in healthcare systems and organizations.
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Choi, Hyung Wook, Ye Jin Choi, and Soon Kim. "Compliance of “Principles of transparency and best practice in scholarly publishing” in academic society published journals." Science Editing 6, no. 2 (2019): 112–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.6087/kcse.171.
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Sari, Klara Kumala, Muhammad Edo Edi Sriyono, Linda Mawarni, and Florence Yacoba Katu. "IMPLEMENTASI GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PADA BADAN USAHA MILIK DAERAH (STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN AIR MINUM (PAM) PROVINSI JAKARTA)." AKSES : JOURNAL OF PUBLIK & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCIENCE 7, no. 1 (2025): 52–61. https://doi.org/10.58535/jasm.v7i1.61.
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As an institution under local government supervision, Regional-Owned Enterprises (BUMD) carry a significant mandate to provide public services and optimize regional assets through the implementation of good corporate governance (GCG). In their operations, BUMDs need to achieve optimal management by prioritizing efficiency, accountability, and transparency in managing various local government resources. The successful implementation of GCG in BUMDs depends on the application of five core principles: transparency, accountability, fairness, independence, and social and environmental responsibility. The application of these principles is directed toward establishing a transparent management system and minimizing opportunities for misconduct and abuse of power. This study aims to examine the implementation of good corporate governance in the context of BUMDs. The approach used in data processing employs qualitative research methods with an emphasis on secondary data collection. The study's findings reveal that throughout 2023, PAM Jaya has implemented regional enterprise management in accordance with good corporate governance principles, as reflected in the achievement of best practice values in each aspect of its principles.
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Jovanovic, Predrag, Sanja Stojkovic-Zlatanovic, and Mladen Cudanov. "Insights into health sector governance in a turbulent environment - towards best-practice approach." Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo, no. 00 (2023): 84. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/sarh220629084j.
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The COVID-19 pandemic occurred at a high spreading rate with sudden pattern changes, high variability, and unpredictability. This generated uncertainty making it hard for authorities to predict, plan and conventionally prepare preventive and suppressive actions. As a result, governments worldwide had to find new, more comprehensive, and complex solutions to manage the health sector in a turbulent environment. The paper's main objective is to analyze different organizational practices that respond to the COVID-19 crisis regarding healthcare sector resilience and describe best practices. Health sector authorities should consider applying the ?new mode of governance,? which refers to a policy not limited to a single approach with less hierarchy and formalism and with a flatter governance structure. Countries that have had more success in COVID-19 crisis suppression applied "dynamic resilience" with decentralization in decision-making, a more important role of front-line healthcare providers, high transparency, and flexibility enabling continuous adaptation to rapidly changing conditions.
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Zahra, Salma, Akmal Azizan, and Sally Sophia. "Navigating Fair Competition: Best Practices for Fuel Surcharge Regulations Across Industries." Jurnal Persaingan Usaha 4, no. 2 (2024): 159–71. https://doi.org/10.55869/kppu.v4i2.174.
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Fuel surcharges play a crucial role in industries like shipping and aviation, but inconsistent application practices can undermine fair competition. This study addresses the lack of transparency and regulation in surcharge application, which allows businesses to manipulate costs, creating unfair advantages. The purpose of this research is to analyze international fuel surcharge regulations and propose best practices for promoting fair competition. Using a literature review of studies from 2018 to 2023, this study compares regulatory frameworks across countries and industries. Empirical data were analyzed to identify patterns of surcharge inconsistency. The study concludes by recommending actionable, data-driven reforms that can standardize surcharge practices, ensuring transparency, consumer protection, and a level playing field for businesses of all sizes.Navigating Fair Competition: Best Practices for Fuel Surcharge Regulations Across Industries