This study explores the theological perspectives of Karl Barth, Paul Tillich, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, focusing on their conceptions of God, revelation, ethics, and the relationship between reason and faith, through a hermeneutical and contextual lens. In contrast to these Protestant theologians, Baruch Spinoza rejects both transcendence and special revelation, advocating instead for a rational theology grounded in reason and pantheism (Deus sive Natura). While Barth, Tillich, and Bonhoeffer offer critical reinterpretations of traditional dogma, they retain nuanced notions of transcendence and divine revelation. The analysis reveals significant points of convergence, particularly in their shared critique of institutionalized religion and their emphasis on ethical responsibility. However, fundamental divergences remain regarding the nature of the sacred. Employing a qualitative, documentary methodology with comparative and hermeneutical analysis, the study concludes that a dialogue between Spinozism and Protestant theology is not only possible but also intellectually fruitful—especially for reimagining forms of spirituality in secularized and pluralistic contexts.

This is a research proposal that aims to investigate the impact of leadership styles on employee behavior such as: motivation, job satisfaction and burnout in Abu Dhabi hospitals, while looking at the mediating role of conflict management, among Emiratis and Expats. A cross-sectional mixed methods approach will be utilized to achieve the desired results. A survey and questionnaire will be distributed among 5 randomly selected hospitals in the Abu Dhabi, while 5 random departmental leaders will then be contacted for a semi-structured interview. The completion of this paper is expected to take 12-13 weeks. The limitations of adopting a cross-sectional study design are the absenteeism of a before and after data exposure, running the risk of same-source bias, and susceptibility to social desirability bias.

La voluntad de Dios, en la teología cristiana, se comprende en tres aspectos: decretiva, prescriptiva y permisiva. La voluntad decretiva es el plan soberano e inmutable de Dios que gobierna todo lo que sucede. La voluntad prescriptiva refleja los mandamientos morales que Dios revela en las Escrituras, los cuales los seres humanos pueden obedecer o desobedecer. La voluntad permisiva permite que ocurran el mal y el sufrimiento, pero sin estar fuera del control divino. Los cristianos buscan discernir y seguir la voluntad de Dios a través de la oración, el estudio bíblico y una vida de obediencia a Su plan perfecto.

In Christian faith, forgiveness is neither a psychological strategy nor an isolated moral duty, but a profound theological reality that reveals God’s very nature and shapes the church’s identity. This article explores the power of forgiveness through eight interrelated dimensions: exegetical (analyzing key texts such as Matthew 6, Luke 15, and Ephesians 4), hermeneutical (from a Reformed evangelical perspective), ontological (as a relational reconfiguration of the imago Dei), epistemological (known through revelation, faith, and community), eschatological (as an anticipation of the Kingdom and cosmic reconciliation), psychological (integrating clinical insights without reductionism), liturgical (expressed in prayer, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and discipline), and ecclesiological (as constitutive of the church’s unity and mission). The study rejects both secularized approaches that trivialize forgiveness and religious legalisms that impose it without justice or healing. Instead, it proposes a biblically grounded vision: forgiveness is a gift received in Christ and shared as a testimony to the Kingdom. It does not deny the gravity of sin or the pain of trauma, but affirms that grace is stronger than brokenness. In a world marked by division and vengeance, the church is called to be a community where mutual forgiveness is lived not as an abstract ideal, but as participation in the triune life of God. Thus, forgiveness becomes the heart of the church’s witness and a tangible foretaste of the new creation.

A lo largo de la historia de la educación, las estrategias didácticas han evolucionado significativamente, reflejando cambios sociales, culturales y tecnológicos. Desde las civilizaciones antiguas, donde predominaban la oralidad y la memorización, hasta la era digital contemporánea, los enfoques pedagógicos han ido adaptándose a las necesidades de cada época. En la Edad Media y el Renacimiento, se produjo una transición hacia el uso de textos escritos, mientras que en los siglos XVII y XVIII surgió la didáctica como disciplina formal. El siglo XIX trajo consigo una expansión de teorías pedagógicas impulsadas por la industrialización. En el siglo XXI, las tecnologías digitales han revolucionado las metodologías educativas, permitiendo un aprendizaje más flexible y personalizado. En resumen, la evolución de las estrategias didácticas ha estado marcada por un cambio hacia un enfoque centrado en el alumno, adaptando la enseñanza a sus necesidades individuales.

The number 123, apparently simple, reveals deep conceptual, cultural, and educational layers when analyzed from an interdisciplinary perspective. This monograph explores its mathematical structure, its role in early numeracy development, its technological and linguistic symbolism, and its mystical interpretations in numerology and esoteric traditions. Supported by recent scientific literature from peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus, Scielo, and Web of Science, the study demonstrates that 123 functions as more than a numerical sequence: it is a symbolic artifact with pedagogical, cognitive, and cultural relevance. The work contributes to educational innovation by proposing the use of everyday numerical objects to promote critical thinking and meaningful learning.

The rapid expansion of home medication delivery services introduced new oper-ational and safety challenges, particularly in the post-pandemic era where pa-tient expectations, safety protocols, and remote care have taken center stage. At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), Home Delivery (HD) was running opera-tionally but lacked structured pharmacist oversight, leading to inefficiencies and gaps in patient care. A quality improvement project was initiated to embed pharmacist-led interventions supported by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance clinical safety, operational performance, and patient satisfaction. A strategic KPI dashboard was developed, covering clinical, operational, and pa-tient experience domains. Key metrics included Capture Rate, Counseling Rate, Cold Chain Compliance, Return to Stock (RTS) Rate, and Complaint Resolution. The intervention was delivered through a structured quality improvement model involving baseline assessment, system alignment, and pharmacist empower-ment. The intervention led to a 38% reduction in RTS, improved counseling documen-tation, fewer Force Dispense events, and greater pharmacist engagement. HD operations were aligned with Joint Commission International (JCI) standards, and the model proved scalable with minimal cost. The framework offers action-able guidance for hospital leaders seeking to enhance remote medication deliv-ery using measurable pharmacist contributions.

Traditional mathematics teaching often emphasizes procedural repetition over reasoning development, leading to student demotivation and anxiety. This monograph critically analyzes the application of the flipped classroom model in mathematics education from 2019 to 2024, examining its pedagogical foundations, material design, in-class strategies, and assessment systems. A systematic literature review was conducted, identifying and evaluating 28 empirical studies from Ibero-American contexts. Results indicate that the model enhances active learning and conceptual understanding, improving academic performance and motivation. However, its effectiveness is constrained by challenges such as teacher overload, digital divides, and the need for specific pedagogical training. It is concluded that the flipped classroom represents a transformative opportunity for mathematics education, provided its implementation is rigorous, context-sensitive, and committed to educational equity.

In clinical laboratories, pre-analytical errors are the most common sources of diagnostic errors, mostly due to specimen misidentification, mislabeling, and manual handling. The use of bar-code-based systems of specimen identification has been actively marketed as the solution to en-hance traceability, efficiency of the workflow, and patient safety, yet, there is little and discontinued empirical evidence of such systems in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) laboratories. The purpose of the study was to synthesize and critically review available international evidence on the effect of barcode systems on quality of specimen management, especially on pre-analytical laboratory operations and applicability to the UAE healthcare environment. Peer-reviewed studies, systematic reviews and international guidelines published after 2010 were used as a narrative literature review. PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases were searched using keywords to identify studies that reported quantitative measures of specimen misidentification rates, labelling errors, rejection rates, and turnaround times. There was no collection of primary data. Descriptive synthesisation and interpretation of reported outcomes was done against the ISO 15189 quality requirements (Vermeersch et al., 2021; Yeste et al., 2021). In a wide range of healthcare environments, the implementation of barcodes was invariably linked to significant decreases in the rate of misidentification of specimen and pre-analytical errors, commonly over 70% relative reduction in observational research. Systematic reviews demonstrated much more odds of identification errors with non-barcoded workflows. There was also a reported improvement in turnaround time and decrease in incidents related to specimen-related patient-safety often reported, but the effect sizes were inconsistent and depending on the context, baseline error rates, and process changes. The quantitative summaries used depict trends that have been reported in the literature instead of pooled or locally derived estimates. The evidence reviewed shows that specimen identification systems, which are based on barcodes, have become one of the primary contributors to the elevation of pre-analytical quality and patient safety in clinical laboratories. Although there is not much direct empirical data in the UAE, the international results indicate that the adoption of barcodes in line with the ISO 15189 standards may bring similar positive outcomes (Vermeersch et al., 2021). The primary research conducted in the UAE with standardized reporting in the future is necessary to confirm the local impact and inform the national laboratory quality approaches.

This study explores the factors contributing to burnout and employee turn over among allied health professionals, especially physiotherapists, in UAE hospitals. Burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced achievement, poses a significant challenge to healthcare sustainability globally and re gionally. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research quantitatively assesses burnout prevalence using psychometric tools like the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ), alongside qualitative data from interviews with health professionals who have transitioned to less stressful roles. The study aims to find systemic issues in hospital management, evaluate wellness ini tiatives, and develop evidence-based strategies to reduce staff turnover. Data will be gathered from over 200 professionals in public and private hospitals, ensuring diverse representation. Key burnout contributors predicted include excessive workloads, lim ited autonomy, insufficient managerial support, and few career advancement opportu nities. The study will propose a “Smart Retention Framework,” integrating AI workload management, mental health support, and career development strategies tailored to the UAE healthcare context, ultimately aiming to enhance workforce sustainability in the region ( see Table 1, following references).