scholarly journals Voluntary industry initiatives to promote healthy diets: a case study on a major European food retailer

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 3469-3476
Author(s):  
Peter von Philipsborn ◽  
Jan Marcel Stratil ◽  
Thomas Leonhard Heise ◽  
Rüdiger Landgraf ◽  
Hans Hauner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Healthy Diets ◽  
Food Retailer ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractObjectiveTo analyse the scope and content of the nutrition pledge announced by Lidl.DesignWe applied the approach recommended by the private-sector module of the INFORMAS (International Network for Food and Obesity Research, Monitoring and Action Support) food environment monitoring framework and qualitative content analysis to Lidl’s nutrition pledge.SettingGlobal.SubjectsThe nutrition pledge of Lidl, Europe’s largest food retailer.ResultsLidl pledges to reduce the average sales-weighted content of added sugar and added salt in its own-brand products by 20 % until 2025, using 2015 as a baseline, starting in Germany. Moreover, it vows to reduce the saturated and trans-fatty acid contents of its own-brand products, without specifying targets or timelines. To achieve these targets, it pledges to apply a number of approaches, including reformulation, promotion of healthier products, reduction of package and portion sizes, and provision of nutrition information and education. Strengths of Lidl’s pledge are its extensive scope, the quantification of some targets, and its partially evidence-based approach to the selection of targets and interventions. Key limitations include the vagueness of many targets, a lack of transparency and the absence of independent monitoring and evaluation.ConclusionsLidl’s pledge, while commendable for its scope, does not meet current best practice guidelines. Given their current limitations, industry initiatives of this kind are likely to fall short of what is needed to improve population-level nutrition.

scholarly journals Sustainability of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES): A Case Study of Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. A. Alalade
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
The Government ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Donor Agencies ◽  
Selection Of

The study examined the sustainability of youth empowerment scheme using ARMTI as a case study. A three-stage sampling technique was adopted in the selection of 112 respondents for the study using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse data. The result of the findings show that the mean age of the respondents was 34.5. The study revealed more male (63.4%) participation in the programme, with majority (72.3%) being single. Major benefit derived by respondents were skill acquisition, (98.2%), positive change in attitude towards agriculture (94.6%), and access to capital (90.2%). Inadequate fund or capital support by the government, poor post-empowerment support by the government, and uncertainty over the political environment to support continuity were the major constraints to sustainability of the scheme. There was significant relationship between constraints (r = 0.462*) and perceived sustainability of the youth empowerment scheme. The study concluded that youth empowerment scheme was adjudged sustainable. Government, development experts and donor agencies must ensure that sustainability of the programme is taken into cognizance at every level of the programme and efforts must be put into incorporation of monitoring and evaluation from the beginning so as to prevent wastage of resources.

scholarly journals An organizational perspective on the long-term sustainability of a nursing best practice guidelines program: a case study

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea R. Fleiszer ◽  
Sonia E. Semenic ◽  
Judith A. Ritchie ◽  
Marie-Claire Richer ◽  
Jean-Louis Denis
Keyword(s):  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Organizational Perspective

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHARACTER EDUCATION IN SD INPRES 48 MARIAT IN SORONG REGENCY

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur - Listiawati ◽  
Asri Ika Dwi Martini ◽  
Relisa - - ◽  
Yusuf Hadi Yudha ◽  
Etty Sofyatiningrum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Character Education ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Inductive Reasoning ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract: The research aims to provide an overview of the implementation of the Character Education program in solving some character problems faced by SD Inpres 48 Mariat. The specific aims are to take advantage of the best practice of the implementation of character education. This is a case study with a purposive selection of school. The respondents are the school principal, teachers, and students. Referred to the qualitative approach like this research, it used inductive reasoning in the analysis of the data. Data collection was carried out through focus group discussions, interviews, questionnaires, and observation. Data analysis used inductive technique. The result describes that the leader of the school, with support from the teachers, make the brand of the school and its activities. The ability of the leader to build good networks with other institutes and organizations support the ecosystem of the school. The five main values and reading literacy activities were already entrenched. The branding of the school function as a roadmap in the implementing of character education in the school. Keywords: Character Education, educational ecosystem, school branding, role models, networks.

scholarly journals Developing an Open Social Scholarship Collaboration: Lessons from INKE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Lynne Siemens ◽  
The INKE Research Group
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Administrative Team ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Graduate Research ◽  
Knowledge Environment

Many academic teams and granting agencies undergo a process of reflection at the completion of research projects to understand lessons learned and develop best practice guidelines. Generally completed at the project’s end, these reviews focus on the actual research work accomplished with little discussion of the work relationships and process involved. As a result, some hard-earned lessons are forgotten or minimized through the passage of time. Additional learning about the nature of collaboration may be gained if this type of reflection occurs during the project’s life. Building on earlier examinations of INKE, this paper contributes to that discussion with an exploration of seventh and final year of a large-scale research project.Implementing New Knowledge Environment (INKE) serves as a case study for this research. Members of the administrative team, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, graduate research assistants, and others are asked about their experiences collaborating within INKE on an annual basis in order to understand the nature of collaboration and ways that it may change over the life of a long-term grant. Interviewees continue to outline benefits for collaboration within INKE while admitting that there continue to be challenges. They also outline several lessons learned which will be applied to the next project.

scholarly journals Profiling and understanding student information behaviour: methodologies and meaning Jennifer Rowley

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Rowley
Keyword(s):  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
User Behaviour ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Student Information ◽  
Selection Of

This paper draws on work conducted under the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) User Behaviour Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to identify a range of issues associated with research design that can form a platform for enquiry about knowledge creation in the arena of user behaviour. The Framework has developed a multidimensional set of tools for profiling, monitoring and evaluating user behaviour. The Framework has two main approaches: one, a broad-based survey which generates both a qualitative and a quantitative profile of user behaviour, and the other a longitudinal qualitative study of user behaviour that (in addition to providing in-depth insights) is the basis for the development of the EIS (Electronic Information Services) Diagnostic Toolkit. The strengths and weaknesses of the Framework approach are evaluated. In the context of profiling user behaviour, key methodological concerns relate to: representativeness, sampling and access, the selection of appropriate measures and the interpretation of those measures. Qualitative approaches are used to generate detailed insights. These include detailed narratives, case study analysis and gap analysis. The messages from this qualitative analysis do not lend themselves to simple summarization. One approach that has been employed to capture and interpret these messages is the development of the EIS Diagnostic Toolkit. This toolkit can be used to assess and monitor an institution's progress with embedding EIS into learning processes. Finally, consideration must be given to integration of insights generated through different strands within the Framework.DOI:10.1080/0968776030110104

scholarly journals Using the vignette methodology to measure access

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Van Ginneken
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Clinical Judgments ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Recommended Care ◽  
Care Plans ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Case Vignettes ◽  
Comparability Of Results ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Background A vignette is a short description of a person or situation designed to simulate key features of a real- world scenario. Usually this vignette is then presented to relevant professionals to solicit their hypothetical response or behaviour. In medical literature, vignettes are mostly used to study clinical judgments, compare hospital prices, self-assess health or examine how age, sex, socioeconomic or insurance status affects chosen treatment. Methods We aimed to develop a method to utilize case vignettes to gain a better understanding of health access challenges. To this end, we studied available access indicators and frameworks and vignette applications as well as possible ways to include internationally recommended care plans to increase comparability of results across countries. Results We developed a five-step approach consisting of (1) selection of vignettes, (2) drafting of vignettes and a questionnaire based on available access framework and best practice guidelines for treatment, (3) expert validation, (4) application of vignette in country context, and (5) systematic analysis of country feedback. Four detailed pilots were carried out for dental care, stroke, depression and palliative care, in up to 12 European countries. Conclusions The vignette approach has the potential to identify gaps in coverage and access as well as differences in treatment and quality. Four detailed pilots have provided valuable insights in the challenges and limitations of the method that can be addressed in future applications. These include suggestions to improve user friendliness, scope, expert selection and complementing the survey with more specific and quantitative questions.

scholarly journals Get prepared for an emergency: An infographic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Blake ◽  
A Miller ◽  
A Rampton
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Study Methodology

© The Author(s) 2017. Effective preparedness messages increase human capacity to prepare, respond and minimise harm during an emergency. The purpose of this study was to highlight the development of a pictorial infographic resource for earthquake and other emergencies for older people, people with mobility issues and people with literacy concerns in Aotearoa/New Zealand. A case study methodology was used to enable an in-depth description of the processes involved in designing, developing and disseminating the infographic. Case studies provide a medium to represent communitysituated knowledge and expertise. They value context, specificity and lived experience. The second two authors drove the initiative, and project managed the production of the infographic. The first author conducted a semi-structured interview with the other two authors to garner details of the process. This interview was transcribed and the case study outline was crafted. The authors went on to produce this paper collectively. The outcomes of this case study include recommending that a multidisciplinary approach be used to engage a range of stakeholders, to produce suitable preparedness messages for a range of audiences. Designing preparedness resources necessitates an iterative method and collective decision-making by relevant stakeholders. International best-practice guidelines provide evidence to ensure suitable resources are produced and gaps in knowledge identified, so that emergency preparedness is accessible for all.

scholarly journals Get prepared for an emergency: An infographic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Blake ◽  
A Miller ◽  
A Rampton
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Study Methodology

© The Author(s) 2017. Effective preparedness messages increase human capacity to prepare, respond and minimise harm during an emergency. The purpose of this study was to highlight the development of a pictorial infographic resource for earthquake and other emergencies for older people, people with mobility issues and people with literacy concerns in Aotearoa/New Zealand. A case study methodology was used to enable an in-depth description of the processes involved in designing, developing and disseminating the infographic. Case studies provide a medium to represent communitysituated knowledge and expertise. They value context, specificity and lived experience. The second two authors drove the initiative, and project managed the production of the infographic. The first author conducted a semi-structured interview with the other two authors to garner details of the process. This interview was transcribed and the case study outline was crafted. The authors went on to produce this paper collectively. The outcomes of this case study include recommending that a multidisciplinary approach be used to engage a range of stakeholders, to produce suitable preparedness messages for a range of audiences. Designing preparedness resources necessitates an iterative method and collective decision-making by relevant stakeholders. International best-practice guidelines provide evidence to ensure suitable resources are produced and gaps in knowledge identified, so that emergency preparedness is accessible for all.

scholarly journals Family eating out-of-home: a review of nutrition and health policies

2012 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. E. McGuffin ◽  
J. M. W. Wallace ◽  
T. A. McCrorie ◽  
R. K. Price ◽  
L. K. Pourshahidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Nutrition Policies ◽  
Nutrition Training ◽  
Eating Out ◽  
The Many

Childhood obesity is a growing problem worldwide. In recent years, out-of-home (OH) eating has been highlighted as one of the many factors contributing to the obesogenic environment. This review seeks to identify a range of existing guidelines for the provision of healthy food options for families who eat OH frequently. Nationally available nutrition policies were identified using targeted and untargeted searches of the internet to identify established strategies for providing food for children in the family eating out sector in America (US), Australia, Canada and the WHO's European Region (EUR). These were categorised on the basis of eleven pre-defined criteria including: family eating out sector included as stakeholder; inclusion of children's food OH; cost strategies for healthier food choices; provision of nutrition information for customers; nutrition training of catering staff; and monitoring and evaluation structures. Fifty-five policies were reviewed, of which 71% addressed children's food served OH, but principally only for food available in schools. Two voluntary programmes, from Colorado and Slovenia, were identified as possible best practice models as they met a majority of the evaluation criteria. The most frequently used strategy by policies to promote healthier eating OH was the provision of nutrition information on menus, while monitoring and evaluation plans were poorly incorporated into any OH strategies, thus raising issues about their effectiveness. This review has identified a range of initiatives that could be employed to make healthier eating OH more accessible for families. However, to establish best practice guidelines for healthier OH food choices further investigations are required.

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