Ecosystem services decision support tools: exploring the implementation gap in Canada

This paper explores the degree to which the ecosystem services (ES) concept and related tools have been integrated and implemented within the Canadian government context at both the provincial/territorial and federal levels. The research goals of the study were to qualitatively assess the extent to which ES assessment is being integrated at different levels of government, consider the barriers to implementation, and draw lessons from the development and use of Canada’s Ecosystem Services Toolkit: Completing and Using Ecosystem Service Assessment for Decision-Making—An Interdisciplinary Toolkit for Managers and Analysts (2017), jointly developed by a federal, provincial, and territorial government task force. Primary data were collected through targeted semi-structured interviews with key informants combined with a content analysis of ES-related documentation from government websites. Results indicate that while the term ES is found in documentation across different levels of government, there appears to be an ES implementation gap. Issues of conceptual understanding, path dependency, a lack of regulatory mandate, lost staff expertise, and competition with overlapping conceptual approaches were identified as barriers to ES uptake. Areas requiring further policy and research attention are identified.

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The establishment of carbon trading market in People’s Republic of China

International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management ◽

10.1108/ijccsm-02-2016-0020 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 138-150 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Peng Nai ◽

Yuqing Luo ◽

Guang Yang

Keyword(s):

Empirical Studies ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Carbon Market ◽

Primary Data ◽

Carbon Trading ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Research Attention ◽

Content Type ◽

Trading Market ◽

Sound Policy

Purpose This study aims to propose a set of institutional frameworks, as well as practical polices and steps, with a view to facilitating the establishment of a unified carbon trading market in China. Design/methodology/approach Based on existing empirical studies and reviews of the socioeconomic contexts, this study followed a qualitative approach consisting of secondary data collection and analysis, semi-structured interviews to collect primary data and comparative analysis. Findings The establishment of a national carbon trading market in China is a systemic and complex process which requires coordination among various concerned government agencies and supporting mechanisms. Currently, the development of a unified national carbon market has been impeded by the lack of coordination among local pilot programs, and there is no specific law passed by the People’s Congress or by its Standing Committee to regulate the emerging carbon trading market. It is of vital importance for China, in terms of both practical and strategic aspects, to take a gradualist approach in establishing laws and institutions to guide and support the development of its emerging carbon market. Research limitations/implications This present study forms a part of a regional research project aiming to identify sound policy approaches for the establishment of a carbon trading market in China. Due to scope reasons, it focuses only on policy analysis and recommendations. Originality/value China’s emerging national carbon trading market has attracted much research attention. However, little has been done from the perspectives of legislations and policies.

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Artificial Intelligence: The Attitude of the Public and Representatives of Various Industries

Journal of Risk and Financial Management ◽

10.3390/jrfm14080339 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (8) ◽

pp. 339

Author(s):

Tatjana Vasiljeva ◽

Ilmars Kreituss ◽

Ilze Lulle

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Primary Data ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

The Public ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Public Survey ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Main Factors ◽

Negative Factors ◽

Near Future

This paper looks at public and business attitudes towards artificial intelligence, examining the main factors that influence them. The conceptual model is based on the technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework and was tested through analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Primary data were collected by a public survey with a questionnaire specially developed for the study and by semi-structured interviews with experts in the artificial intelligence field and management representatives from various companies. This study aims to evaluate the current attitudes of the public and employees of various industries towards AI and investigate the factors that affect them. It was discovered that attitude towards AI differs significantly among industries. There is a significant difference in attitude towards AI between employees at organizations with already implemented AI solutions and employees at organizations with no intention to implement them in the near future. The three main factors which have an impact on AI adoption in an organization are top management’s attitude, competition and regulations. After determining the main factors that influence the attitudes of society and companies towards artificial intelligence, recommendations are provided for reducing various negative factors. The authors develop a proposition that justifies the activities needed for successful adoption of innovative technologies.

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Evaluating the integration of palliative care in national health systems: an indicator rating process with EAPC task force members to measure advanced palliative care development

BMC Palliative Care ◽

10.1186/s12904-021-00728-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Natalia Arias-Casais ◽

Eduardo Garralda ◽

Miguel Antonio Sánchez-Cárdenas ◽

John Y. Rhee ◽

Carlos Centeno

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Palliative Care ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Task Force ◽

National Level ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Term Care ◽

Care Facilities ◽

Rating Process

Abstract Background Palliative care (PC) development cannot only be assessed from a specialized provision perspective. Recently, PC integration into other health systems has been identified as a component of specialized development. Yet, there is a lack of indicators to assess PC integration for pediatrics, long-term care facilities, primary care, volunteering and cardiology. Aim To identify and design indicators capable of exploring national-level integration of PC into the areas mentioned above. Methods A process composed of a desk literature review, consultation and semi-structured interviews with EAPC task force members and a rating process was performed to create a list of indicators for the assessment of PC integration into pediatrics, long-term care facilities, primary care, cardiology, and volunteering. The new indicators were mapped onto the four domains of the WHO Public Health Strategy. Results The literature review identified experts with whom 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted. A total of 34 new indicators were identified for national-level monitoring of palliative care integration. Ten were for pediatrics, five for primary care, six for long-term care facilities, seven for volunteering, and six for cardiology. All indicators mapped onto the WHO domains of policy and education while only pediatrics had an indicator that mapped onto the domain of services. No indicators mapped onto the domain of use of medicines. Conclusion Meaningful contributions are being made in Europe towards the integration of PC into the explored fields. These efforts should be assessed in future regional mapping studies using indicators to deliver a more complete picture of PC development.

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Perception of the risk of contamination through feeding in pregnant and breastfeeding women

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.207 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

M Company-Morales ◽

A Fontalba-Navas ◽

M F Rubio-Jimenez ◽

V Gil-Aguilar ◽

J P Arrebola

Keyword(s):

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Cumulative Effect ◽

The Body ◽

Primary Data ◽

Toxic Substances ◽

Large Fish ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Chemical Substances ◽

Synthetic Chemicals ◽

Harmful Effects

Abstract Introduction Persistent Toxic Substances (PTS) are substances that are characterized by the cumulative effect at low doses inside the body. Exposure to PTS in pregnant and breastfeeding women, through food consumption, shows various harmful effects on the health of the mother, the fetus and the baby. The objective of this article is to analyze how pregnant and breastfeeding women perceive the presence of chemical substances in food and reflect on the accumulation, transmission and elimination of these substances. Methodology Descriptive and interpretive study under the qualitative research paradigm following a phenomenological and ethnographic perspective. As instruments to obtain the primary data we rely on 111 semi-structured interviews with pregnant and breastfeeding women, 4 focused ethnographies, 8 focus groups (63 women), 71 feeding diaries, 71 free listings. To encode the content of the speeches of pregnant and nursing women we rely on the N-Vivo 12 software. Results Pregnant and breastfeeding women are concerned about food quality controls. Women trust on local and seasonal foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables from non-extensive crops and close to their home. Foods that produce distrust in women are processed, packaged foods, red meat and large fish. The latter foods promote in women a perception of risk of contamination by chemical substances, manifesting a defenseless situation to maintain a diet without contaminants. Conclusions Pregnant and breastfeeding women in Spain have no information on the risk and danger of synthetic chemicals or PTS, with the exception of certain toxic substances such as mercury present in large fish. Women maintain a duality in their own care and that of the fetus or child. This circumstance implies that the women interviewed believe that PTS and synthetic chemicals may have different harmful effects on the mother and the degree of growth of the fetus and, subsequently, of the baby. Key messages Future mothers are worried about the type of product they eat, knowing that food influences healthy growth and development of the fetus. Pregnant and breastfeeding women often distrust “processed” or “industrial” foods, which they tend to associate with low quality and large amounts of additives and chemical substances.

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Towards the Construction of Productive Interactions for Social Impact

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13020485 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 485

Author(s):

Blanca L. Díaz Mariño ◽

Frida Carmina Caballero-Rico ◽

Ramón Ventura Roque Hernández ◽

José Alberto Ramírez de León ◽

Daniel Alejandro González-Bandala

Keyword(s):

Social Impact ◽

Ecological Systems ◽

Research Projects ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Government Officials ◽

Community Members ◽

Project Duration ◽

The Social ◽

The One ◽

Different Levels

Understanding the value of research for society has become a priority, and several methodologies have been developed to assess the social impact of research. This study aimed to determine how productive interactions are developed during the execution of research projects. A retrospective study was conducted on 33 projects from 1999 to 2020. Semi-structured interviews with the technical managers were conducted to analyze how different actors of the project—researchers, government officials, and civil society and private sector stakeholders—were involved, illustrating how productive interactions occur in specific biodiversity contexts. The results revealed different levels and intensities of productive interactions; on the one hand, three projects involved all actors; eight involved researchers outside the institution; and 25 involved community members. The number of participants ranged from 2 to 37. All research evaluated had a disciplinary orientation. The type and time of interactions with other interested parties depended on the amount of funding, project type, project duration, and, significantly, on the profile of the technical manager. The importance of assessing and valuing productive interactions was identified as a fundamental element in promoting the social impact of research, as well as integrating inter- or multidisciplinary projects that impact the conservation of socio-ecological systems.

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Is this mine? Psychological ownership and the social media follower

Young Consumers Insight and Ideas for Responsible Marketers ◽

10.1108/yc-11-2020-1256 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Caroline S.L. Tan

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Vital Role ◽

Psychological Ownership ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Content Type ◽

Face To Face ◽

The Social ◽

Social Currency ◽

Different Levels

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine psychological ownership (PO) experienced by followers of social media influencers toward both influencer and the product. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using face-to-face semi-structured interviews that were conducted with 30 respondents and analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings The study demonstrated that the PO experienced by the follower changes under different conditions resulting from perceived value, social currency and follower activity. Social currency plays a vital role in determining the target of PO, often affecting the narrative by the follower. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first paper to examine the transference of PO between product and influencer as experienced by the follower. It provides an understanding on PO that is experienced in different levels of intensity and changes depending on the motive of the follower; hence, transference of PO occurs and it is not a static.

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Framing the role of higher education in sustainable development: a case study analysis

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education ◽

10.1108/ijshe-05-2020-0164 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Suzanna Elmassah ◽

Marwa Biltagy ◽

Doaa Gamal

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Educational Leaders ◽

Primary Data ◽

Study Analysis ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Content Type ◽

Case Study Analysis

Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) should play a fundamental role in achieving the international 2030 sustainable development (SD) agenda. Quality education is the fourth of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and one of the targets related to this is to ensure that by 2030 all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote SD. Therefore, the SDGs provide a motive for HEIs to integrate SD concepts into their day-to-day practices. This study aims to introduce a framework for HEIs’ sustainable development assessment. Such a framework guides HEIs and educational leaders to support their countries’ commitments to achieving the SDGs. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the results of a case study analysis of the role and successful techniques of HEIs in achieving SD in three countries, namely, Germany, Japan and Egypt. Primary data was collected by semi-structured interviews with three Cairo University officials, while secondary data was collected by reviewing the universities' official websites, reports, publications and related papers. This study introduces a novel framework for HEIs' SD analysis and assessment, which guides HEIs and educational leaders to support SD to fulfill their countries' commitments to achieving the SDGs. This framework is based on the following five categories: strategic direction and institutional working practices, supporting students, supporting university staff competencies, supporting society's stakeholders and networking and sustainable campus. Consideration is given to the potential role of HEIs to support SD in each of these areas. Findings Cairo University could learn from the novel and pioneer practices of the Leuphana University of Lüneburg, and the University of Tokyo to fill in the gaps it has in different roles. It can also put more effort into adopting the suggested higher education programs of Egypt's Vision 2030. Research limitations/implications This paper is limited to a case analysis comparing three countries, Germany, Japan and Egypt. Second, this study has not considered school education, which is equally essential in countries' SD. Practical implications HEIs can use the framework and the findings in this paper to evaluate their current roles in supporting SD, identify the gaps and take actions accordingly to address their weaknesses. Originality/value The paper compares three universities, one in each of the case study countries. It draws conclusions that identify ways in which the paper's framework and findings can guide SD practice in HEIs internationally, especially those in the developing world.

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THE ROLES OF OTORITAS JASA KEUANGAN TO OVERCOME FICTIVE INVESTMENT BENGKULU CITY

University Of Bengkulu Law Journal ◽

10.33369/ubelaj.v3i1.4797 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 41-53

Author(s):

Herawan Sauni ◽

Dimas Dwi Arso

Keyword(s):

Task Force ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Empirical Approach ◽

Primary Data ◽

Research Report ◽

Is Research ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Set Up

This research is purpose to know the role of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan in overcome fictitious investment in Bengkulu city and To know the efforts of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan to protect the consumers that take fictitious investment in Bengkulu city. This research uses empirical approach, that is research in the place by using interviews to get answers about the role of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan to overcome fictitious investment in Bengkulu city and the efforts of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan to protect consumers that has done fictitious investment in Bengkulu City. This research uses two types of data,that is primary data and secondary data. Then, its data to be analyzed in a research report that is qualitative descriptive. The results of the research is the role of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan to overcome fictitious investment in Bengkulu City that is preventive and repressive efforts. The preventive efforts for example to socializing and educating people to alert investment and coordinating with law enforcers and other regulators. The repressive efforts, for example set up an Alert Investment task force in every area. Then the efforts of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan to protect consumers that have fictitious investment in Bengkulu City is regulated in POJK Number 1 / POJK.07 / 2013 about Perlindungan Konsumen Sektor Jasa Keuangan

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Remote Sensing for Property Valuation: A Data Source Comparison in Support of Fair Land Taxation in Rwanda

Remote Sensing ◽

10.3390/rs13183563 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (18) ◽

pp. 3563

Author(s):

Mila Koeva ◽

Oscar Gasuku ◽

Monica Lengoiboni ◽

Kwabena Asiama ◽

Rohan Mark Bennett ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Remote Sensing Data ◽

Aerial Images ◽

Primary Data ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Remotely Sensed Data ◽

Quality Of Data ◽

New Approach ◽

Property Valuation ◽

Land Administration

Remotely sensed data is increasingly applied across many domains, including fit-for-purpose land administration (FFPLA), where the focus is on fast, affordable, and accurate property information collection. Property valuation, as one of the main functions of land administration systems, is influenced by locational, physical, legal, and economic factors. Despite the importance of property valuation to economic development, there are often no standardized rules or strict data requirements for property valuation for taxation in developing contexts, such as Rwanda. This study aims at assessing different remote sensing data in support of developing a new approach for property valuation for taxation in Rwanda; one that aligns with the FFPLA philosophy. Three different remote sensing technologies, (i) aerial images acquired with a digital camera, (ii) WorldView2 satellite images, and (iii) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) images obtained with a DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus quadcopter, are compared and analyzed in terms of their fitness to fulfil the requirements for valuation for taxation purposes. Quantitative and qualitative methods are applied for the comparative analysis. Prior to the field visit, the fundamental concepts of property valuation for taxation and remote sensing were reviewed. In the field, reference data using high precision GNSS (Leica) was collected and used for quantitative assessment. Primary data was further collected via semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The results show that UAVs have the highest potential for collecting data to support property valuation for taxation. The main reasons are the prime need for accurate-enough and up-to-date information. The comparison of the different remote sensing techniques and the provided new approach can support land valuers and professionals in the field in bottom-up activities following the FFPLA principles and maintaining the temporal quality of data needed for fair taxation.

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Ketahanmalangan Pengelola PKBM Dalam Mengembangkan Inovasi Pendidikan Nonformal

Aksara: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Nonformal ◽

10.37905/aksara.7.3.987-998.2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 987

Author(s):

Devi Merina Tuz Sa’diyah ◽

Ahmad Ahmad ◽

Nilna Sa’adayah

Keyword(s):

Teaching And Learning ◽

Formal Education ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Learning Activities ◽

Primary Data ◽

Learning Activity ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Matrix Methods ◽

Main Partner

The focus of this research is to describe the strategy of adversity quotient for the management of the Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM) to develop innovations in turning barriers into opportunities for non-formal education programs. Qualitative research with this type of case study was carried out at PKBM Mentari, using structured interviews as the primary data collection method, in order to obtain primary data and document matrix methods to obtain secondary data. the data were analyzed using interactive techniques belonging to Miles and Huberman with the stages of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of this study are the adversity quotient strategy that generally implemented by PKBM is very good, this can be seen from the indicators including: 1) Organizing learning activities flexibly in terms of time, so that it does not interfere with the daily activities of the community; 2) Provide learning at affordable costs so as not to burden the community in participating in learning; 3) Making the community the main partner in the continuation of teaching and learning activities at PKBM and 4) Building synergies with local village officials. The relatively short research time is the main limitation in compiling this study, so that it only maximizes the statements of the main informants.

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