scholarly journals Zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. e0009394
Author(s):  
Sk Shaheenur Islam ◽  
Tanzida Begum Rumi ◽  
S. M. Lutful Kabir ◽  
AKM Anisur Rahman ◽  
Md. Mahmudul Hasan Faisal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Health Burden ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Cattle Rearing ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Appropriate Practices

We assessed zoonotic tuberculosis (zTB) knowledge and prevention and control practices of 404 cattle handlers via a survey in three dairy-intensive districts of Bangladesh. Most respondents were aged 30–49 (52%) and male (95%). Almost all (99%) recognized the important public health burden of tuberculosis in Bangladesh, however, most (58%) had inadequate knowledge about zTB transmission to humans. Inappropriate practices such as: not using protective equipment (98%); smoking, drinking or eating food whilst working with cattle (69%); and sharing the same premises with animals (83%) were identified. Cattle handlers educated at secondary or higher levels were 2.82- (95% CI: 1.59–5.10) and 5.15 times (95% CI: 1.74–15.20) more likely to have adequate knowledge of control and prevention activities compared to those with no formal education. Those who had reared animals for 1–5 years were 2.67 times (95% CI: 1.44–4.91) more likely to have adequate knowledge, compared to those who reared animals for >15 years. Cattle handlers with a monthly incomes of 10,000–20,000 taka were significantly (Odds Ratio = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.14–0.92) less likely to have adequate knowledge compared to those with monthly incomes <10,000 taka. Cattle handlers with high school or higher education were 6.98 times (95% CI: 2.47–19.71) more likely to use appropriate zTB control and prevention practices compared to those without formal education. Those who had reared animals for 1–5 years, 6–10 years and 11–15 years were 2.72- (95% CI: 1.42–5.24), 2.49- (95% CI: 1.29–4.77) and 2.86 times (95% CI: 1.13–7.23) more likely to apply appropriate practices compared to those who reared animals for >15 years. Overall, education, duration of cattle rearing and monthly income predicted zTB knowledge and practices. There is an urgent need to educate those at high-risk of zTB transmission on issues including the handling of infected animals, and general hygiene. A One Health approach, to support the Sustainable Development Goals and the End TB strategy, appears to be the way forward.

scholarly journals Cultural Sustainability in Ethnobotanical Research with Students Up to K-12

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 5664
Author(s):  
Lorena Gutiérrez-García ◽  
José Blanco-Salas ◽  
Jesús Sánchez-Martín ◽  
Trinidad Ruiz-Téllez
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Global Awareness ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Sustainability ◽  
Global Vision ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
K 12

In the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), education plays a fundamental role. However, traditional methodologies do not favor the enrichment and personal development essential to promote global awareness. The use of active methodologies based on experiences improve the quality of learning. This work describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of the acquired knowledge of a didactic proposal for non-formal education as a support for regulated education based on botany content. Firstly, a workshop was held, where young people participated directly in developing field work with a real scientific methodology. Subsequently, a group of students was chosen to be interviewed to obtain a global vision of the learning they obtained. The motivation of the students was quite positive, which allowed us to obtain voluntary participation in the field work and also gave the students a participative attitude throughout the development of the workshops. Four months later, this positive attitude remained during their direct involvement in various activities, and the students still remembered the fundamental content discussed. Relating the didactic proposal to its immediate environment was shown to increase interest in learning and value in its own context. The results of this educational experience have been very positive, as knowledge was acquired, and interest in the preservation of the environment and the profession of a researcher was promoted.

Assessment of the similarity of the eu countries in the process of sustainable development in the context of agenda 2030 goals

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2(13)) ◽  
pp. 123-133
Author(s):  
Emília Huttmanová ◽  
Tomáš Valentiny ◽  
Roman Novotný
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Eu

Sustainability ideas are implemented in almost all areas of life, not only into the economic and social life. However, the ways to sustainable development quantifying are still relatively complicated and incomplete. One of the possibilities of assessment and achievement of sustainable development and sustainability can be considered assessment using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) presented in Agenda 2030. The aim of the paper is to assess the similarity of the EU countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals according to 2030 Agenda.

The Changing Landscape of Mission Medicine and Hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 65-81
Author(s):  
Samuel Adu-Gyamfi ◽  
Mariama Marciana Kuusaana ◽  
Benjamin Dompreh Darkwa ◽  
Lucky Tomdi
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
First Century ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Training Schemes ◽  
Public Health Campaigns

Missions have played numerous developmental roles towards the achievement of economic and social advancement including the provision of healthcare.  From their entry into Africa, they have employed numerous methods in order to introduce their Christian faith.  The construction of schools and hospitals, engagement in public health campaigns, provision of relevant services for the poor, and spearheading the provision of formal education, among others, have been the most effective mechanisms.  The activities of missionaries have taken different dimensions as their scope continues to change over time.  Nevertheless, existing literature shows little data on the changing landscape of mission medicine and hospitals in Africa.  Using a systematic literature review approach, the current study discusses the changing landscape of mission medicine and hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa.  This contribution dwells partly on the missionary theory of medical practice to define most of the services of these faith-based organization (FBOs) in Africa.  Findings from the study have revealed that mission hospitals have established schools and training schemes that allow them to train medical personnel to complement the limited number of health personnel on the continent.  In the twenty-first century, they have contributed to achieving the targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially aspects that focus on health.  It is evident that while the focus, methods, and partnerships have changed, missions in healthcare have not diverted their attention from sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The University

Whether smartphone, smart home or smart city—digitalisation determines almost all areas of our lives today. The topic of sustainability is also omnipresent in 2019 and numerous challenges associated with it are currently being discussed. Digitalisation and sustainability can thus be regarded as the two megatrends of the 21st century. The question of whether digitalisation is an instrument for achieving sustainable development is increasingly at the centre of the debate. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) developed by the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda are of particular interest for assessing digitalisation as a potential means of achieving sustainable development. With the help of empirical work by students from the University of Kaiserslautern, this edited volume provides answers to the question of how different digital technologies can help to achieve these 17 goals. With contributions by Katharina Spraul, Cynthia Friedrich, Matthias Klos, Florian Wiegner, Marius Wienand, Antonino-Enrico Bucceri, Jana Becher, Pierre Kohlmann, Teresa Körber, Viktoria Kruppenbacher

scholarly journals Farmers and Agricultural Extension Officers Perception ofStriga gesnerioides(Willd.) Vatke Parasitism on Cowpea in the Upper East Region of Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Peter Haruna ◽  
Aaron T. Asare ◽  
Elvis Asare-Bediako ◽  
Francis Kusi
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Parasitic Weed ◽  
Striga Gesnerioides ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
East Region ◽  
Upper East Region ◽  
Almost All

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata(L.) Walp] is an important food security crop in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, cowpea production in some parts of this region is constrained byStriga gesnerioides(Willd.) Vatke infestation resulting in yield losses. This study assessed the farmers and agricultural extension officers (AEOs) perception ofS. gesnerioidesparasitism on cowpea in the Upper East Region of Ghana. In all, 200 respondents—179 cowpea farmers and 21 AEOs—in five cowpea growing districts were randomly sampled to answer closed- and opened-ended questions coupled with visit to cowpea farms. Majority of the farmer respondents were males between the ages of 21 and 60 with very little or no formal education. Almost all of the respondents could identify the parasitic weed,S. gesnerioides,but they lacked adequate knowledge of the parasitic effects on the host, cowpea plant.S. gesnerioidesinfestation was widespread and devastating in almost all the fields surveyed. Its effects on the host plants (cowpea) included stunted growth, leaf senescence, chlorosis, death of the crop, and reduced yield. Different management strategies employed by the farmers to contain the spread of the parasite include weeding (90%), application of manure (5.5%), and crop rotation and fallowing (4.0%). Both farmers and extension officers had very little knowledge on existence ofS. gesnerioidesresistant cowpea genotypes for cultivation. Farmers expressed the desire to cultivateStriga-resistant cowpea varieties when made accessible, since it is the most reliable and environmentally friendly method of controlling the parasitic weed.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Environmental Education to Achieve Sustainable Development: Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 317 ◽  
pp. 01069
Author(s):  
Gayatri Hanna Permanasari ◽  
Suherman Suherman ◽  
Lilin Budiati
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
International Issues ◽  
Development Literature ◽  
The Relationship

Environmental issues arise in different regions due to human activities using the natural resources without considering the sustainability for future generations. Education has an important role in the sustainable development because it is related to other sustainable development goals. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of environmental education through Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) approach. A literature review of previous research studies used to identify the relationship between environmental education and ESD. The result of this study is a framework for conducting more comprehensive research to overcome regional environmental problems through formal education. It showed that environmental education has the same approach as ESD, which is interdisciplinary, lifelong learning, and prioritizes local cultures in observation and solving local to international issues. Both environmental education and ESD aim to change people's perspectives and behaviour.

scholarly journals ‘I Wish Someone Would Ask Me Questions’: The Unheard Voices of Adolescents with Disabilities in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 1328-1348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kifah Bani Odeh ◽  
Nicola Jones ◽  
Kate Pincock ◽  
Agnieszka Malachowska
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Educational Aspirations ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Citizenship Status ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Domains Of Life ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Awareness Raising

AbstractThe Sustainable Development Goals and the Leave No One Behind agenda involve a commitment to ensure the participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of family and community life. This article explores the experiences of Palestinian and Syrian refugee adolescents with disabilities in Jordan in two domains of life: access to education, and their capacity to exercise voice and agency. The findings show that disability intersects with citizenship status and place of residence (camp vs village or city alongside the host community) to reinforce marginality for certain groups of adolescents with disabilities. Across the board, we find low educational aspirations and learning outcomes among adolescents with disabilities, and markedly lower social connectivity—but greater risk of violence by peers. To address these unequal outcomes, we reflect on the importance of developing more inclusive formal and non-formal education services to promote the participation of adolescents with disabilities, and investments in better training and awareness raising for parents, teachers and peers alike.

scholarly journals Cultural Sustainability in Ethnobotanical Research with Students up to K-12

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Gutiérrez-García ◽  
José Blanco-Salas ◽  
Jesús Sánchez-Martín ◽  
Trinidad Ruiz-Téllez
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Global Awareness ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Sustainability ◽  
Global Vision ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
K 12

In the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), education plays a fundamental role. However, traditional methodologies do not favor the enrichment and personal development essential to promote global awareness. The use of active methodologies based on experiences improve the quality of learning. This work describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of the acquired knowledge of a didactic proposal for non-formal education as a support for regulated education based on botany content. Firstly, a workshop was held, where young people participated directly in developing field work with a real scientific methodology. Subsequently, a group of students was chosen to be interviewed to obtain a global vision of the learning they obtained. The motivation of the students was quite positive, which allowed us to obtain voluntary participation in the field work and gave the students a participative attitude throughout the development of the workshops. Four months later, this positive attitude remained during their direct involvement in various activities, and the students still remembered the fundamental content discussed. Relating the didactic proposal to its immediate environment was shown to increase interest in learning and value in its own context. The results of this educational experience have been very positive, as knowledge was acquired, and interest in the preservation of the environment and the profession of a researcher was promoted.

scholarly journals E-commerce effects for the sustainable development goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 114 ◽  
pp. 01013
Author(s):  
Svetlana Revinova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Core ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Internet Companies

Achieving sustainable development goals is the task of all countries, both developed and developing. At the same time, almost all countries are moving to a digital economy, with the core of e-commerce. The study aims to identify the connections between these two areas and analyze the effects that may arise as a result. The analysis showed that e-commerce is linked to 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. For the most part, these effects are positive. However, to achieve the most positive impact, the interest of both Internet companies and consumers is required.

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