scholarly journals Living with deafblindness during COVID-19: An international webinar to facilitate global knowledge translation

2021 ◽  
pp. 026461962110028
Author(s):  
Walter Wittich ◽  
Jude Nicholas ◽  
Saskia Damen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Extensive Field ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Abstract Submission

Arguably, individuals living with deafblindness are among the hardest hit by the effects of the corona virus disease of 2019 (COVID- 19), given the importance of the sense of touch for their ability to interact with the world. To address this challenge, it is imperative to facilitate the implementation of evidence- and experience-based recommendations, and to improve knowledge translation on a global scale. Deafblind International organized a webinar to provide a platform where participants could exchange experiences and solutions to overcome the challenges created by the arrival of COVID-19, in order to facilitate information exchange among stakeholders in deafblindness during this pandemic. We present an overview of its content here and place the summarized themes in context with existing research literature. Abstract submission was open for 4 weeks in May 2020, resulting in 30 submissions from 13 countries across 5 continents. Of the 26 presenter teams, 9 (35%) had a co-presenter that was living with deafblindness themselves. The number of individual participants across all sessions ranged from 55 to 140 ( M = 98), with a total of 3709 session registrations overall, and the organizers estimate a total attendance of around 400 participants. Based on extensive field notes taken during the webinar, and repeated viewing of the recordings, qualitative description allowed the team to synthesize eight principal themes across the event: access to information, communication, service accessibility, adaptations to service delivery, online safety and security, physical distancing, mental health and research. The first Deafblind International webinar was able to fill an important gap by bringing together a variety of stakeholders in deafblindness across the globe. The event created a sense of group membership and peer support, brought the participants, researchers, the professionals as well as their service agencies closer together and generated a sense of hope and collaboration.

Poverty Delivered

Contexts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Jeff Cates
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Financial Data ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Extensive Field ◽  
Field Notes

Through stories, interviews, pictures, and financial records, the author narrates the inner workings of a rent-to-own company where he worked. Spending over two years on the job, he developed extensive field notes, performed qualitative interviews with management, analyzed a year’s worth of financial data, shedding new details on the intimate process of “rent-to-own,” which make the poor poorer.

scholarly journals The Impact of Tick-Borne Diseases on the Bone

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 663
Author(s):  
Imran Farooq ◽  
Tara J. Moriarty
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Lyme Disease ◽  
Bone Loss ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Tick Borne Encephalitis ◽  
Bone Marrow Function ◽  
The Impact

Tick-borne infectious diseases can affect many tissues and organs including bone, one of the most multifunctional structures in the human body. There is a scarcity of data regarding the impact of tick-borne pathogens on bone. The aim of this review was to survey existing research literature on this topic. The search was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar search engines. From our search, we were able to find evidence of eight tick-borne diseases (Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, Lyme disease, Bourbon virus disease, Colorado tick fever disease, Tick-borne encephalitis, and Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever) affecting the bone. Pathological bone effects most commonly associated with tick-borne infections were disruption of bone marrow function and bone loss. Most research to date on the effects of tick-borne pathogen infections on bone has been quite preliminary. Further investigation of this topic is warranted.

Well-Being in Dinka Refugee Women of Southern Sudan

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha B. Baird ◽  
Joyceen S. Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Refugee Women ◽  
Extensive Field ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Health And Well Being

The purpose of this study was to understand the health and well-being of Sudanese refugee women who were resettled with their children to the United States. The design was an interpretive ethnography using individual interviews and participant observation with extensive field notes. The findings describe personal factors as well as community and social conditions that influenced the health and well-being of the refugee women and their families. These influences are captured in the three themes that emerged from the study: (1) liminality—living between two cultures, (2) self-support—standing on our own two legs, and (3) hope for the future. These themes describe a process of how refugee women achieve well-being in the transition to a new country and culture. The study contributes to our theoretical understanding of how to develop culturally congruent interventions for resettled refugees.

Global knowledge? Cooperation and conflict in the post-hegemonic era: Facing the pandemic crisis

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
David G. Miranda ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International System ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Scientific Cooperation ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Global Threat ◽  
The Impact

In recent decades, we have witnessed the consolidation of the knowledge society, based on a process of globalization, which promotes the consolidation of the knowledge economy as an emerging paradigm, as well as promoting new dynamics of scientific cooperation, especially from the European Union to the rest of the world. Agreements, summits, and a network of science diplomacy have been set up reflecting the impact of knowledge on new development models. From this process, conceived as a catalyst for value chains based on knowledge intensity, it is possible to glimpse new power conflicts related to other recent conflicts for economic and political hegemony on a global scale. This study aims to analyze countries’ behavior vis-à-vis the global threat of the COVID 19 pandemic, based on the correlation between their ability to face it and their levels of knowledge-based development as a differentiating element in terms of vulnerability. The results show a process where scientific cooperation has given way to a field of geopolitical competition between the actors of the international system, affecting their levels of vulnerability to global threats.

Exploring the Barriers to Electronic Collaboration

2016 ◽  
pp. 173-184
Author(s):  
Bernard Owens Imarhiagbe
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Electronic Collaboration ◽  
Start Up

This investigation reviews research literature on electronic collaboration (e-collaboration) with a view to collate relevant information to support e-collaboration knowledgebase, further research and encourage further collaborative engagements. E-collaboration has been described with various phrases such as information sharing, information exchange, knowledge sharing, social networking and joint working. This research categorised the challenges of e-collaboration into people, process and technology because all the issues identified in e-collaboration research are rooted in one of these categories. As e-collaboration is a source of competitiveness, businesses that fail to strategically adopt the phenomenon could lose out. A notable example of e-collaboration is crowdfunding which provides funding for start-up and small businesses. However, businesses that support e-collaboration strategy have the potential to have better competitive advantage with increased firm performance.

scholarly journals The Library as a Form of Cultures Communication

Discourse ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
T. B. Markova
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Special Importance ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Meaningful Information ◽  
Cultural Dialogue

Introduction. The increased interest to the history of book cultures, cultural linkages, and expanding international contacts between libraries has led to the search for new models for book and cultural exchange. Library as a social institution is one of the important elements of society, integrated into its socio-political, ideological and valuable structure. In addition to cultural historical documents it provides socially meaningful information to various segments of the population, is engaged in archiving of information, identify its importance and validity. Thereby satisfying the diverse needs of the meaningful information becomes a mediator between knowledge and society, between author and reader. Changes in the political, social and spiritual spheres, impact on activities of libraries. The study of the communicative practices acquires special importance. International cooperation can be attributed to forms of cultural interaction, as example it can be the exchange of not only books but also of information technology.Methodology and sources. Methodologically, the work is based on cultural-historical and socio-philosophical analysis of the research literature.Results and discussion. Library is considered as a medium of intercultural communication as a form of relationship cultures. Its main function is to preserve and promote the cultural diversity, the development of ethnic and national traditions of the society. Libraries are a form of cultural and information exchange. Therefore, the information approach needs to be supplemented with socio-philosophical and culturological approach, considering the library as a form of interrelation of cultures. Their reorganization on this basis will facilitate the formation of intellectually and culturally educated humanity, which will solve the conflict peacefully through dialogue and cooperation.  The result of this research is the understanding of the role of libraries in the extension and development of the world communities in the Search for optimal ways of meeting the reader and the book, effective methods of development of texts contributes to the solution of problems of intercultural communication.Conclusion. Globalization and digitization are changing the ways of communication, reading and understanding the information. Increase diversity of resources stimulate interest in selfeducation and distance learning. Currently, the role of libraries in the document-information processes, archiving and reporting. They become an effective platform for self-learning and online learning. The reader perceives a book together text and visual forms, using as a search tool of information and interactive technology, and various Internet resources. In addition, libraries are focused on international cooperation and cultural dialogue. The organization of visiting exhibitions, creation of global information resources, book presentations and publishing projects promote the cultural heritage and book collections. 

scholarly journals Characteristics and Methods for Mapping and Evaluating Knowledge Translation Platforms: a Scoping Review Protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bey-Marrié Schmidt ◽  
Sara Cooper ◽  
Taryn Young ◽  
Nasreen S Jessani
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Production Capacity ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Building Information

Abstract BackgroundKnowledge translation platforms (KTPs) are intermediary organisations, initiatives or networks whose intent is to bridge the evidence into action divide. Strategies and tools include collaborative knowledge production, capacity building, information exchange and dialogue to facilitate relevant and timely engagement between researchers and decision-makers and other relevant stakeholders. With the wide range of definitions and descriptions of KTPs, there is a need to (a) provide a nuanced understanding of characteristics of KTPs and (b) assess and consolidate research methods used in mapping and evaluating KTPs to inform standardised process and impact evaluation. MethodsThis scoping review will follow the recommended and accepted methods for scoping reviews and reporting guidelines. Eligibility for inclusion is: any conceptual or empirical health-related qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed method studies including (a) definitions, descriptions and models or frameworks of KTPs (including those that do not self-identify as KTPs, e.g. university research centres) and (b) research methods for mapping and/or evaluating KTPs. Searches will be carried out in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, Global Health and Web of Science using search terms and synonyms for ‘knowledge translation platform’ and ‘evidence-informed decision-making’, without any date, language or geographic restrictions. Two reviewers will independently screen titles and abstracts. One reviewer will complete data extraction for all included studies, and another will check a sample of 50% of the included studies. All reviewers will be involved in the analysis process. The analysis and synthesis will provide: (a) an understanding of the various characteristics of KTPs; b) insight into characteristics or factors that make them resilient and/or adaptive to facilitate impact (i.e. influence policy and practice); and (c) an overview of the different methods for mapping and evaluating KTPs.DiscussionResults of the three aims above, will permit us to explore enhancing an existing matrix or framework for classifying KTPs or perhaps even developing a new framework for identifying and monitoring KTPs if necessary and relevant. This would be a helpful first step in establishing as well as evaluating KTPs.

scholarly journals Situation analysis on evidence-informed health policy-making in Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Dubas-Jakóbczyk ◽  
E Kocot ◽  
A Domagała ◽  
T Mikołajczyk ◽  
J Adamski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Policy ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Health System ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Situation Analysis ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Research And Policy

Abstract Background Over the last few years, increased international attention has been paid to bridging the gap between health research and policy-making. The situation analysis on evidence-informed policy-making (EIP) in Poland aims to increase understanding of interactions among a country’s research and policy-making communities, to determine where and how to best establish a knowledge translation platform (KTP), i.e. an organization or network that through its structure and functioning brings the worlds of research and policy together. Methods The methods were guided by the EVIPNet Europe Situation Analysis Manual and included a literature review, key-informant interviews and survey data analysis. Results In Poland, the existence of incentives or requirements stipulating the use of research evidence in health policy varies, depending on the type of policy. The use of evidence is a standard practice in drug policy, and in decisions related to the inclusion of services in the health benefit package. In other areas, some good practice examples of using evidence in policy can be identified. Yet these are rather individual, isolated and bottom-up initiatives, which neither occur systematically, nor routinely. Key challenges in view of strengthening a systemic approach to EIP relate to: overlapping mandates of key health system and research institutions, generally low research capacity and lack of knowledge translation skills. Conclusions Establishing and operationalizing a KTP can be an effective means of supporting sustainable EIP. Building such infrastructure, however, is a longer-term and complex process that needs to be based on the current characteristics of the country’s EIP landscape. The proposed model of a future KTP in Poland is a network with a joint secretariat within the Ministry of Health. Such form can take advantage of existing organizations’ competencies via information exchange and cooperation. Key messages Although systemic mechanisms for evidence-informed health policy are missing in Poland, its importance is recognized among major health system stakeholders. The proposed model of a future knowledge translation platform in Poland is a network with a joint secretariat within the Ministry of Health.

The Perspective of Ontario Girls’ Youth Hockey as an Alternative Sport Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corliss Bean ◽  
Tanya Forneris ◽  
Michael A. Robidoux
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
The Past ◽  
Extensive Field ◽  
Unique Experience ◽  
Parental Interaction ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Youth Hockey

Ice hockey is one of the most played sports by youth in Canada, and over the past twenty years, female participation rates in hockey have increased by nearly 900% (Hockey Canada, 2005; 2009). However, despite female involvement in the sport, much controversy still remains for women crossing the gender line of ‘malestream’ (Hall, 1996) hockey. The goal of this paper is to use a case study to offer information about the dynamics of female youth hockey in terms of team play, parental interaction in the stands, and youth and parental commentary about their experiences. Through video and researcher observations, extensive field notes, and interviews, the context of female hockey was examined. Results revealed that female hockey may indeed be an environment that provides a unique experience for players. Four overarching themes emerged: 1) rule differences; 2) seriousness; 3) positive parental support; and 4) emphasis on team play and social relationships.

scholarly journals Sea Change: The World Ocean Circulation Experiment and the Productive Limits of Ocean Variability

2020 ◽  
pp. 016224392094993
Author(s):  
Jessica Lehman
Keyword(s):  
Ocean Circulation ◽  
Climate Modeling ◽  
World Ocean ◽  
Conveyor Belt ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Ocean Variability ◽  
Decadal Scale ◽  
The World ◽  
World Ocean Circulation Experiment

The ability to quantify the relationship between the ocean and the atmosphere is an enduring challenge for global-scale science. This paper analyzes the World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE, 1990–2002), an international oceanographic program that aimed to provide data for decadal-scale climate modeling and for the first time produce a “snapshot” of ocean circulation against which future change could be measured. WOCE was an ambitious project that drew on extensive international collaboration and emerging technologies that continue to play a significant role in how the global environment is known and governed. However, a main outcome of WOCE was an encounter with ocean variability: the notion that the ocean is governed not by the circular currents shown in the popular “conveyor-belt” diagram but by eddies, filaments, jets, and other nonlinear forces. This paper suggests the concept of “productive limits” as an analytic for understanding how ocean variability both prompted new forms of knowledge and the development of a global knowledge infrastructure that is contingent, uneven, and fully entwined with geopolitical dynamics.

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