scholarly journals Assessing the Impact of Deliberative Democratic Initiatives at the Local Level: A Framework for Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 749-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ank Michels ◽  
Harmen Binnema
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Politics ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Indirect Impact ◽  
The Impact

Although deliberative reforms have been proposed to strengthen democracy, little is known about their impact on politics, public policies, and society. This article develops a framework to systematically assess this impact, differentiating between direct and indirect forms of impact. We apply this framework to two cases of deliberative citizens’ summits in the Netherlands. Our analysis reveals that these summits have a limited direct impact on local politics and policy making, but a relatively strong indirect impact on the local community. The article also discusses some conditions that mediate the impact of the forum.

Research on the Impact Pressure of the Hydraulic Rolling-Cut Shear

2010 ◽  
Vol 145 ◽  
pp. 410-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Wang ◽  
He Yong Han ◽  
Qing Xue Huang ◽  
Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic System ◽  
Impact Pressure ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Actual Situation ◽  
Work Situation ◽  
Servo Valve ◽  
Indirect Impact ◽  
Hydraulic Servo ◽  
Hydraulic Servo System ◽  
The Impact

The reasons for impact pressure are obtained by the research the hydraulic system of Hydraulic Rolling-Cut Shear. The impact pressure of hydraulic system is divided into direct impact and indirect impact. Based on analyzing the actual situation the measures should be taken to reduce the impact pressure when design hydraulic system. The suitable length of pipeline can improve the performance of the hydraulic system because the length is important for the impact pressure. The accumulator can absorb impact pressure and improve the work situation of servo valve. Therefore, the suitable accumulators should be set in the hydraulic system. The study provides theory basis for the pipe design of large hydraulic servo system.

Local Civil Society

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Mann ◽  
David Dallimore ◽  
Howard Davis ◽  
Graham Day ◽  
Maria Eichsteller
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Community Relations ◽  
Field Investigations ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
State And Local ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Focus Questions

Epdf and ePUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Drawing on place-based field investigations and new empirical analysis, this original book investigates civil society at local level. The concept of civil society is contested and multifaceted, and this text offers assessment and clarification of debates concerning the intertwining of civil society, the state and local community relations. Analysing two Welsh villages, the authors examine the importance of identity, connection with place and the impact of social and spatial boundaries on the everyday production of civil society. Bringing into focus questions of biography and temporality, the book provides an innovative account of continuities and changes within local civil society during social and economic transformation.

scholarly journals The Perception of Overtourism from the Perspective of Different Generations

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam R. Szromek ◽  
Beata Hysa ◽  
Aneta Karasek
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Intergenerational Differences ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Impact

The problem of overtourism, i.e., tourist congestion in visited places, and the negative impacts of tourists on the environment and residents, are increasingly noticeable with the increase in popularity of tourism. In addition, human impact on the environment is often negative in relation to the assumptions of the concept of sustainable development. However, the attitude of tourists to the problem of overtourism may vary depending on their ages, because, as in every aspect of life, there are intergenerational differences arising from the political, economic or technological development of the times in which a given generation grew up. The main purpose of the article is to examine the public awareness of the phenomenon of overtourism in the context of intergenerational differences, as well as to determine the impact of tourists on the places visited and the local community. The study was conducted on a sample of 386 respondents representing the X, Y, and Z generations. The study results showed that there is awareness among all generations of respondents about the problem of overtourism, although indifference to this phenomenon was demonstrated by the youngest respondents (Z generation). The respondents also agreed on individual elements of their own impact on the environment and residents, but with different determinations. The article ends with recommendations on the introduction of various management practices that should be implemented in order to make tourism more responsible and sustainable in the future. It is proposed that a road map should be compiled at the local level for sustainable tourism development.

Ngalap Berkah Qur’an: Dampak Membaca Al-Qur’an Bagi Para Pembacanya

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-106
Author(s):  
Eva Nugraha
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Peace Of Mind ◽  
Data Coding ◽  
Indirect Impact ◽  
The Impact

This paper examines the question of how the impact of reading the Qur'an in everyday life? The author uses the word impact as diction to show that the Qur'an as dhikr mubārak / Kitābun mubārak, has blessings. This research is a development of one of the sub-chapters of the author's dissertation draft regarding the blessings of the Qur'an. The data used are the results of interviews and observations on a number of readers and memorizers of the Qur'an. Data were analyzed by using qualitative approach, starting from data coding, description of coding result and classification. The author uses the framework of the exegete's on mubārak/ Quranic blessing which are the definition, terms and benefits of the blessings of the Qur'an. As for the conclusion of this paper is: that the impact of reading the Qur'an will depend on the intensity and pattern of reader interaction to the Qur'an. There are two effects that readers get from their interactions in reading the Qur'an. first direct impact, which corresponds to the motive and purpose of reading, such as peace of mind. Second: the indirect impact, such as ease in living life.

scholarly journals Immigration within the European Union Increases Support for Eurosceptic Parties

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimiter Toshkov
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Left Wing ◽  
National Elections ◽  
Political Consequences ◽  
The Impact

What are the political consequences of immigration? Theoretically, the mechanisms of intergroup contact and outgroup threat can lead to contradictory effects, and it remains uncertain which one would prevail in different contexts. In this article I study the impact of immigration from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) on support for Eurosceptic parties between 2004 and 2019 in the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Italy and Portugal. I find that higher levels of immigration from CEE are systematically related to higher voting shares cast for right-wing Eurosceptic parties at the local level in all of these countries, net of the influence of non-Western immigration. In most countries, the effects are also robust to including a rich set of local-level socio-economic controls. These effects can be found in elections for the European Parliament as well as in national elections. The effects have not diminished over the past 15 years and are most visible in mid-sized localities. The effect on left-wing Euroscepticism is positive in the Netherlands, but negative in Denmark, Sweden and Italy. These results highlight the tension between free movement and political support for European integration. Even in the European Union, immigration from other member states can trigger hostile political reactions.

scholarly journals Does Covid 19 Pandemic Have a Direct Impact on the Level of Trust and Commitment toward Hospitals as Health Service Providers in Yogyakarta?

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-170
Author(s):  
Yuni Heriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Consumer Trust ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
Indirect Impact ◽  
Consumer Commitment ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to examine the direct and indirect effects of the pandemic on consumer trust and consumer commitment towards public health care in Yogyakarta during the pandemic. The research method in this study was the survey method with path analysis tools. Based on the research result it can be concluded that the direct impact of the Covid pandemic (X) on trust (Y1) is 0.205 (unstandardized) and 0.187 (standardized), the direct impact of trust (Y1) on the Y2 commitment is 0.602 (unstandardized) and 0.63 (standardized). Based on the t-test on the Sobel formula, the t value (3.251) > t table (1.663), means that there is an indirect impact between variable X (pandemic) on Y2 (commitment) through Y1 (trust). The impact of the Covid pandemic indirectly affects consumer commitment through the variable of trust with a combined direct and indirect impact of 1,099.

scholarly journals Stakeholders’ Perception on National Heatwave Plans and Their Local Implementation in Belgium and The Netherlands

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joris Adriaan Frank Van Loenhout ◽  
José Manuel Rodriguez-Llanes ◽  
Debarati Guha-Sapir
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Local Implementation ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Socially Isolated ◽  
Heat Risk ◽  
The Impact

National heatwave plans are aimed at reducing the avoidable human health consequences due to heatwaves, by providing warnings to and improving communication between relevant stakeholders. The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions of key stakeholders within plans in Belgium and the Netherlands on their responsibilities, the partnerships, and the effectiveness of the local implementation in Brussels and Amsterdam. Key informant interviews were held with stakeholders that had an important role in development of the heatwave plan in these countries, or its implementation in Brussels or Amsterdam. Care organisations, including hospitals and elderly care organisations, had a lack of familiarity with the national heatwave plan in both cities, and prioritised heat the lowest. Some groups of individuals, specifically socially isolated individuals, are not sufficiently addressed by the current national heatwave plans and most local plans. Stakeholders reported that responsibilities were not clearly described and that the national plan does not describe tasks on a local level. We recommend to urgently increase awareness on the impact of heat on health among care organisations. More emphasis needs to be given to the variety of heat risk groups. Stakeholders should be involved in the development of updates of the plans.

scholarly journals Climate Resilience with Traditional Wisdom in Asia

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Pallavi Tiwari ◽  
Archana Kushwaha ◽  
Yogesh Kumar Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Fast Rate ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Climate Resilience ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

The climate is changing at a fast rate and the impact of the same can now be felt across all the world. The worst hit is the Asian countries which are the most vulnerable when it comes to extreme events. To cope with same, local level actions are the most effective if originated from local community and local context. Traditional wisdom originates from deep cultural and environmental considerations along with generations transformation that transcends these traditional practices to a much-suited action with respect to resiliency. The paper establishes the role of such traditional practices in the achievement of climate resilience in communities. The authors draw insights from the existing indigenous practices from various Asian countries and try to analyze the various challenges and potential in adoption of such practices on larger scale. The paper concludes with recommendations to overcome such challenges.

scholarly journals Foreign Direct Investment And Poverty Reduction

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercy T. Magombeyi ◽  
Nicholas M. Odhiambo
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Empirical Relationship ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Detailed Review ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Insignificant Effect ◽  
Indirect Impact ◽  
The Impact

This paper provides a detailed survey of the literature on the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on poverty reduction, outlining the theoretical and empirical relationship between these variables. Although a number of studies have been done on the impact of FDI on poverty reduction, the majority of these studies have focused on the indirect impact of FDI on poverty reduction. The bulk of the literature reviewed supports the positive effects of foreign direct investment on poverty reduction, although a few studies have also found foreign direct investment to have an adverse or insignificant effect on poverty reduction. This study differs fundamentally from previous studies in that it focuses on the direct impact of FDI on poverty reduction, giving a detailed review of the nature of this relationship.

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