scholarly journals Early Collaboration Measures Among a Cross-Sector Stakeholder Group in a Statewide GWEP

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 766-766
Author(s):  
Jennifer Crittenden ◽  
Abigail Elwell ◽  
David Wihry ◽  
Lenard Kaye
Keyword(s):  
Steering Committee ◽  
Practice Change ◽  
Strategic Action ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Education Community ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rural State ◽  
Qualitative Responses ◽  
Time And Energy

Abstract The AgingME Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) uses collaboration across institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, and healthcare entities to imbed transformational healthcare practice change across Maine, a primarily rural state. To explore the factors that influence cross-sector collaboration among a diverse array of partners, a baseline anonymous electronic survey was distributed to the newly formed project steering committee. The survey consisted of the Wilder Collaborative Factors Inventory, an established measure of 22 research-based collaboration factors along with four open response questions on process-level challenges and opportunities for improvement. A total of eleven responses (N = 11) were received out of 20 Steering Committee members (55% response). Collaboration strengths noted in the assessment include unique purpose of statewide GWEP efforts (M = 4.41 out of 5 points), mutual trust among members (M = 4.32), favorable social and political environment (M = 4.27), and a history of collaboration among partners (M = 4.27). Lower scores were received on the multiple layers of participation (M = 3.45 out of 5 points), and ability to compromise factors (M = 3.45). Qualitative responses reinforced the need for a common understanding of the project’s goals and outcomes early on in the collaboration. Barriers to collaboration included scheduling considerations and limited time and energy among partners due to heightened COVID-19 response efforts. Results elucidate: 1) Early collaboration strengths and needs of a newly formed statewide education collaborative; and 2) Strategic action steps and focal points informing early partnershipping among organizations engaged in interprofessional health education efforts.

scholarly journals Standardization Challenges, Opportunities and Recent Evolutions for the G3-PLC Technology

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1937
Author(s):  
Cédric Lavenu ◽  
Cédric Chauvenet ◽  
Paolo Treffiletti ◽  
Matteo Varesio ◽  
Klaus Hueske
Keyword(s):  
Power Line ◽  
Industrial Systems ◽  
Power Line Communications ◽  
Industrial Landscape ◽  
Telecommunication Technology ◽  
Telecommunication Systems ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
History Of

Considering the intrinsic benefits of power line communications, the long-lasting lifetime of industrial systems and the growth of IoT, PLC technologies will be part of the worldwide industrial landscape for many decades. This paper discusses the history of the G3-PLC technology and current challenges and opportunities identified in real systems. Finally, it introduces recent evolutions within the G3-PLC standard, which bring additional performance and versatility, enhancing the relevance of G3-PLC as a complementary technology to other telecommunication systems in a 5G-driven telecommunication technology landscape.

scholarly journals Wellness Tourism—New Challenges and Opportunities for Tourism in Salou

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8246
Author(s):  
Marta Gemma Nel-lo Andreu ◽  
Alba Font-Barnet ◽  
Marc Espasa Roca
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Seasonal Adjustment ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Strategic Renewal ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Face ◽  
History Of ◽  
Wellness Tourism ◽  
Fundamental Value ◽  
The Impact

Following a long history of using various strategies and policies for diversification and seasonal adjustment in the face of the challenges of achieving economic, social, and environmental sustainability, sun and beach destinations should also consider targeting the wellness tourism market as a post pandemic opportunity and long-term solution. Salou is a mature sun and beach destination in the Mediterranean, but one which, for some time, has had an increasing commitment to family and sports tourism as a result of a strategic renewal process. Now, with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the destination management organization is considering the evolution of the model, the internalization of sustainability as a fundamental value, and the impact of different markets. In this study, we examined the challenges the Salou Tourist Board has faced during the development of a post pandemic model for sustainable tourism and what strategies it has adopted in response. We also considered the opportunities and competitive advantages that Salou has in the field of wellness tourism. The results obtained should encourage the continuation of work that promotes the environmental axis of sustainability and adds value to the natural resources on which it depends, including the sea and the landscape, while maintaining the environmental quality of the resources.

scholarly journals The Use of Whole Genome and Exome Sequencing for Newborn Screening: Challenges and Opportunities for Population Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey C. Woerner ◽  
Renata C. Gallagher ◽  
Jerry Vockley ◽  
Aashish N. Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Newborn Screening ◽  
Exome Sequencing ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Whole Genome ◽  
Whole Exome ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
History Of

Newborn screening (NBS) is a population-based program with a goal of reducing the burden of disease for conditions with significant clinical impact on neonates. Screening tests were originally developed and implemented one at a time, but newer methods have allowed the use of multiplex technologies to expand additions more rapidly to standard panels. Recent improvements in next-generation sequencing are also evolving rapidly from first focusing on individual genes, then panels, and finally all genes as encompassed by whole exome and genome sequencing. The intersection of these two technologies brings the revolutionary possibility of identifying all genetic disorders in newborns, allowing implementation of therapies at the optimum time regardless of symptoms. This article reviews the history of newborn screening and early studies examining the use of whole genome and exome sequencing as a screening tool. Lessons learned from these studies are discussed, along with technical, ethical, and societal challenges to broad implementation.

scholarly journals GOODS AND SERVICES TAX: A STUDY ON ROAD MAP FOR 2017

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Nidhi
Keyword(s):  
Central Government ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Local Council ◽  
The Road ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Legislative Authority ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
History Of ◽  
Taxation System

The paper covers the scope of GST and the history of the taxation system in India. The word tax is derived from the Latin word ‘taxare’ meaning, to estimate. “A tax is not a voluntary payment or donation, but an enforced contribution, exacted pursuant to legislative authority" and is any contribution imposed by government whether under the name of toll, tribute, impost, duty, custom, excise, subsidy, aid, supply, or other name.” Taxes in India are levied by the Central Government and the State Governments. Some minor taxes are also levied by the local authorities such as Municipality or Local Council. The paper consists of the demerits of existing taxation system, challenges and opportunities of the GST and the latest amendments with the road map for 2017. With the help of this paper we get the overview of the current amendments and the future efforts to be made in the implementation of GST.

scholarly journals Rule 219: Stairway to Heaven

1995 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Dawn Pentelechuk
Keyword(s):  
Case Management ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Reform Process ◽  
History Of ◽  
Court Rule ◽  
Current Rule

The author begins by outlining the history of rule 219 of the Alberta Rules of Court. Rule 219 deals with pre-trial conferences. She outlines some shortcomings of the old rule, and how the rule came under the scrutiny of the Civil Practice Steering Committee. She outlines the reform process which led to the current rule 219, and then goes on to assess whether the new rule has met its goals of settling actions and managing actions to the point of trial. Finding that the settlement of actions has not been much changed by the new rule, she offers ideas for improving the current scheme. In terms of case management, there is hope in the new rule for practitioners who make creative use of it. In conclusion, the author expresses a wish that the new Practice Note 7 will remedy the problems that still exist in regard to very long trials.

scholarly journals Brain Musics: History, Precedents, and Commentary on Whalley, Mavros and Furniss

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Ortiz ◽  
Mick Grierson ◽  
Atau Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Musical Performance ◽  
Eeg Signals ◽  
Live Electronics ◽  
Broad Area ◽  
Direct Mapping ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
History Of ◽  
Small Ensemble

<p>Whalley, Mavros and Furniss (this issue) explore questions of agency, control and interaction, as well as the embodied nature of musical performance in relation to the use of human-computer interaction through the work <em>Clasp Together (beta) </em>for small ensemble and live electronics. The underlying concept of the piece focuses on direct mapping of a human neural network (embodied by a performer within the ensemble) to an artificial neural network running on a computer. With our commentary, we contextualize the work by offering a brief history of music that uses brainwaves. We review the use of EEG signals for musical performance and point at precedents in EEG-based musical practice. We hope to more clearly situate <em>Clasp Together (beta)</em> in the broad area of Brain Computer Musical Interfaces and discuss the challenges and opportunities that these technologies offer for composers.</p>

Abstract WP389: Understanding the Clinicians’ Experiences in Collecting Stroke Rehabilitation Intensity Data Within Ontario

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Linkewich ◽  
Janine Theben ◽  
Amy Maebrae-Waller ◽  
Shelley Huffman ◽  
Jenn Fearn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Practice Change ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Workload Measurement ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Patients Experience

Background and Issues: The collection and reporting of Rehabilitation Intensity (RI) in a national rehabilitation database was mandated on April 1, 2015 for all stroke patients within Ontario, to support evaluation of stroke best practice implementation. RI includes minutes of direct task-specific therapy patients experience per day. This requires a shift in thinking from capturing the clinician’s time spent in therapy to the patient perspective. To ensure that high quality data is collected, it was important to understand clinicians’ experiences in collecting RI data. Purpose: To identify enablers and barriers to RI data collection in order to inform the development of resources to support clinicians. Methods: A 12-item electronic survey was developed by an Ontario Stroke Network (OSN) task group to evaluate the clinician experience of RI data collection (including: demographics, barriers, enablers, education, resources, and practice change). The survey was distributed via SurveyMonkey® and sent to clinicians from 48 hospitals, 3 weeks post implementation of RI data collection. Analyses involved descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: Three hundred and twenty-one clinicians from 47 hospitals responded to the survey. Survey results suggest RI data collection is feasible; seventy-one percent of clinicians report it takes 10 minutes or less to enter RI data. Thematic analysis identified: 5 common challenges with most frequently reported relating to data quality, 30% (N=358) and 6 common enablers with most frequently reported relating to ease of collecting RI data through workload measurement systems, 50% (N=46). Suggestions for educational resources included tools for identifying what is included in RI and the provision of education (e.g. webinars). Conclusions: RI data collection is feasible for clinicians. Education and resources developed should support key challenges and enablers identified by clinicians - to enhance data quality and the consistency of RI collection. As RI data fields are available through a national rehabilitation database, this work sets the foundation for other provinces interested in the systematic collection and reporting of RI data.

Becoming STEAM

2020 ◽  
pp. 104-129
Author(s):  
Kelli Thomas ◽  
Douglas Huffman
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
School District ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Teacher Learning ◽  
Real World ◽  
Budget Planning ◽  
Community Connections ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
History Of

This chapter shares a brief history of the STEM to STEAM movement, shares two case descriptions drawn from the perspectives of leaders in two school districts in which schools adopted a STEAM focus, describes challenges and opportunities associated with implementation of a STEAM initiative, and proposes five features to consider when implementing models to becoming a STEAM-focused school or school district. The five features drawn from analysis of the two cases are intentional efforts by school districts to gain buy-in; adequate time for teacher learning and planning through authentic and relevant professional development; community connections, real-world and problem-based or project-based; mutual decision-making and support between teachers and administrators; and budget planning and allocation.

Web 2.0 Social Networking Sites

2010 ◽  
pp. 248-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Sandy Staples
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Future Research ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
History Of ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Web

This chapter describes one of the Web 2.0 technologies, Social Networking Sites (SNS). A definition of SNS is offered, as is a short history of these sites. The existing research is reviewed and organized to summarize what we know about SNS usage (from the perspectives of student use, general population use and organizational use), and what we know about the antecedents and outcomes of SNS use. The chapter concludes with discussion of new developments, challenges and opportunities. There are many opportunities for future research and organizational applications of SNS as SNS adoption grows at incredible rates.

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