scholarly journals The attempt to regulate conflict diamonds

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Gold
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Significant Degree ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Conflict Zones ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Conflict Diamonds ◽  
Violent Conflicts ◽  
Peace And Development

NGO's with an interest in peace and development in Africa documented the role of diamonds in conflict while social scientists were researching and modeling the role of natural resources in long-standing violent conflicts. Journalists described what was happening on the ground. The United Nations took an active role as it expanded its mandate to broker and maintain the peace in these conflict zones. And industry, responding to political pressures and changing economic conditions, joined in the efforts to find a solution. Not all governments participated with equal vigor, and many participants prefer to retain a significant degree of ambiguity in the procedures that are established. Future prospects depend upon these stakeholders maintaining an active involvement in the issue. Of even greater importance is to produce a viable pattern of economic development that permits countries to utilize their natural resources without driving conflict.

The production of space at Nineveh

Iraq ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 187-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Lumsden
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Alternative View ◽  
Social Production ◽  
Production Of Space ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Spatial Production ◽  
The Social ◽  
Objectively Measured

Space, or spatiality, has generally been relegated to the background by historians and social scientists (Soja 1989). The Cartesian worldview demands a separation between thinking and the material world, between mind and matter. In this view space is seen simply as something that can be objectively measured, an absolute, a passive container (Merrifield 1993: 518).An alternative view, propounded mainly by postmodern geographers, regards space as a “medium rather than a container for action”, something that is involved in action and cannot be divided from it (Tilley 1994: 10). Space is not an empty, passive container, but an active process that is both constituted and constitutive (Merrifield 1993: 521). So, in this view the social, historical, and the spatial are interwoven dimensions of life (Soja 1999: 263–4). History and society are not understood if space is omitted; there is, in fact, no unspatialised social reality (Soja 1989: 131–7; 1996: 46, 70–6).The philosopher Henri Lefebvre's concept of the social production of space plays an important part in this latter view of the active role of space in social processes. Lefebvre criticises the notion that space is transparent, neutral and passive, and formulates in its place an active, operational and instrumental notion of space (Lefebvre 1991: 11). He argues that it is the spatial production process that should be the object of interest rather than “things” in space, and that space is both a medium of social relations and a material product that can affect social relations (Lefebvre 1991: 36–7; Gottdiener 1993).

The Biofeedback Odyssey: From Neal Miller to Current and Future Models of Regulation

Biofeedback ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 136-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nava Levit Binnun ◽  
Yulia Golland ◽  
Michael Davidovitch ◽  
Arnon Rolnick
Keyword(s):  
Operant Conditioning ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Interpersonal Interactions ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Regulatory Capacity ◽  
Large Repertoire ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Neal Miller's research on animals and humans launched the field of self-regulation, enabling individuals to take a more active role in their health and well-being. However, his inquiry into whether autonomic operant conditioning occurs remains open to debate. This article contends that present-day biofeedback therapists continue to be confronted by this dilemma. In addition, the authors suggest other models of biofeedback in which the role of the practitioner has been expanded and to which a large repertoire of self-regulation techniques have been added. They propose that, in the future, the regulatory capacity of interpersonal interactions is recognized as in the proffered model of biofeedback, dyadic biofeedback (DBF). DBF allows for real-time training of interpersonal interactions, emphasizing learning through direct observation and active involvement, thus making a return to Miller's model.

scholarly journals Bezpieczeństwo ekonomiczne, zmiany klimatyczne, wyzwania

2019 ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Marek LESZCZYŃSKI
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
The State ◽  
Cultural Character ◽  
Balanced Approach ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Creation

Economic security constitutes one of the main areas of research carried out by representatives of security studies. Its level is conditioned by many factors of economic, political, law or cultural character. The article points out the conditions connected with the process of climate warming and their meaning for shaping the economic security. As a hypothesis it has been assumed that it is crucial to make a significant change in the scope of shaping the consumption model and the role of the state in shaping the processes of development. It serves the creation of economic force with a simultaneous balanced approach to the use of natural resources. The article has a review character, it's aim is to indicate the necessity of a change into the more active role of the state in shaping the security and economic order. In this context, the use of works developed by the Swedish school of economy and Scandinavian studies over peace (including mainly the peace economics) can become the basis to create the development model which uses the approach that connects the economic, natural and institutional interests. The creation of economic security bases of a state must, in a pragmatic and responsible way, include the limitation of natural resources and at the same time take into account the social aims connected with the quality of people’s lives.

scholarly journals Role of Students in Agromedicine Development Through Health Promotion to Improve Health Quality in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-182
Author(s):  
Putu Devie Sri Astari
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Active Role ◽  
The World ◽  
Agents Of Change ◽  
The Government

ABSTRACTBackground: Health problems in Indonesia are caused by Non-Communicable Diseases (PTM). Degenerative disease is one of the most common problems and is related to antibiotic resistance. The development of agromedicine is very potential in Indonesia because it has the fourth largest bioverity in the world and abundant natural resources. Consumption of herbal medicine as traditional medicine has an effect on healing degenerative diseases. Herbal medicines are sourced from medicinal plants as a medical identity in Indonesia in terms of developing agromedicine.Discussion: The use of traditional Indonesian medicines has become a national culture because Indonesia is a mega-center of medicinal plants in the world. Development ofagromedicine in the field of herbal medicines requires contributions from various related parties including students, media service providers, the government, producers and research institutions. Health promotion method is a form of information delivery that aims to change people's behavior through the active role of students as agents of change.Conclusion: Optimizing the use of agromedicine is needed to meet the needs of high-quality national medicines. All parties make a major contribution in achieving the goals. Students as agents of change can do health promotion to the community so as to realize prosperity by utilizing natural resources available in Indonesia.

The Role of Turkmen Folk Tales in Children’s Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammet KARABAYIR
Keyword(s):  
Fairy Tales ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Folk Tales ◽  
Children's Education ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Children’S Education ◽  
Main Factor

The aim of this research is investigating the role and the mission of fairy tales for the elementary school children and finding out what kind of contribution they might have for pedagogical sphere in general. Four fairy tales and their pedagogical components have been studied. Brief summaries are presented. We tried to show that fairy tales, when selected carefully, play an important role in developing children individually and socially and thus can become an important aspect of children’s education. Children who are the main factor of the educational process may become more successful when they play an active role in this particular process rather than being a participant of the ‘classical’ teaching methods when the knowledge is being presented directly by the teacher. Fairy tales, which are one of the most important aspects of active involvement in learning, form a fundamental ground for children’s involvement in the process of acquiring knowledge. Children can identify themselves with a hero of a particular tale, thus having an opportunity to experience the events presented in that tale. This allows a child to gain permanent knowledge and decreases the possibility of forgetting the acquired information.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION SPACE OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT IN NATURAL AREAS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
С.Ю. Гатауллина
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Natural Areas ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Modern Economy ◽  
Socio Economic Development

Природные ресурсы являются важным компонентом окружающей среды и обладают значительным потенциалом влияния на социально-экономическое развитие региона. Активное вовлечение природных территорий в хозяйственную деятельность является трендом современной экономики и должно осуществляться с учетом мер эффективного ресурсопользования и обеспечения сохранности природных ресурсов. Во многом это может обеспечиваться внедрением механизма мониторинга освоения и состояния природных территорий. В статье рассмотрена возможность применения цифровых технологий управления туризмом на природных территориях. Natural resources are an important component of the environment and have significant potential to influence the socio-economic development of the region. The active involvement of natural areas in economic activity is a trend in the modern economy and should be carried out taking into account measures for effective resource use and ensuring the safety of natural resources. This can be largely ensured by the introduction of a mechanism for monitoring the development and state of natural areas. The article discusses the possibility of using digital technologies for tourism management in natural areas.

scholarly journals The Role of Kewang Customary Institution as a Biosecurity Strategy of Community Livelihood Asset in Negeri Booi

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-223
Author(s):  
Hendri Dony Hahury ◽  
Tity Susilowati Prabawa ◽  
Pamerdi Wiri Giloso ◽  
Tontji Soumokil ◽  
Marthen Luther Ndoen
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Local Institution ◽  
Depth Interviews

Population growth which is not supported with the availability of natural resources causes gaps or limitations in meeting daily needs through natural resources. As a result, rural communities need certain rules or norms used as behavioral guidelines in utilizing the natural resources. One of them is through the existence of kewang customary institution. However, as the community develops, its effectiveness is experiencing a decline. This study examines the role of kewang customary institution as a biosecurity strategy for community livelihood asset in Negeri Booi, Saparua Island, Central Maluku Regency. This study was done in a qualitative manner with a case study method. The key informants involved included members of the kewang, head (raja) of Negeri Booi, farmers and customary leaders. In-depth interviews, observation and focus group discussion (FGD) were used to collect the data. The results showed that the kewang of Negeri Booi played an active role in securing the livelihood asset while at the same time protecting Negeri Booi's territory. However, the inclusion of economic interventions left the kewang members vulnerable. They were faced with the choice to carry out their duties and functions as a local institution securing the livelihood asset or to violate the convention to meet their daily household needs. In general, the community in Negeri Booi still recognized the existence of kewang customary institution by respecting and carrying out every decision taken.

scholarly journals Peran Aktif Masyarakat Hukum Adat Dalam Pembangunan Ekonomi

SASI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Jenni Kristiana Matuankotta
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Considerable Potential

The active role of the customary law community in the process of economic development is very large supported by abundant natural wealth spread across the archipelago. This considerable potential will be better and can be supported by reliable human resources. Customary law communities can be included to participate in economic development. Empowerment of indigenous peoples with their local knowledge through economic development based on local wisdom can provide support, use and management of natural resources while maintaining the strength of their customary law, their spiritual abilities and the beliefs they embrace.

scholarly journals The Active Role of Students, Teachers, and Stakeholders in Managing Economic and Cultural Value, Urban and Built Heritage

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rocco Curto ◽  
Alice Barreca ◽  
Cristina Coscia ◽  
Diego Giuseppe Ferrando ◽  
Elena Fregonara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
Architecture Education ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Continuous Interaction ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Financial Issues

Innovation in architecture education is increasingly oriented towards the analysis of real problems considered in their complexity and multi-dimensionality and the active involvement of the stakeholders. The aim of this paper is to highlight how the active role of stakeholders can improve the economic and cultural value of enhancement projects developed in architecture and planning schools, focusing on the potentialities of the problem-based learning (PBL) approach. A three-step educational procedure based on the PBL approach, applied at the atelier “Heritage Preservation and Enhancement” of the Politecnico di Torino, is presented. The results showed how a continuous interaction and dialogue with teachers and stakeholders can effectively support students in addressing real problems and in developing sustainable and feasible enhancement projects able to integrate heritage preservation and economic-financial issues. Innovation in architecture education is increasingly oriented towards the analysis of real problems considered in their complexity and multi-dimensionality and the active involvement of the stakeholders. The aim of this paper is to highlight how the active role of the stakeholders can improve the economic and cultural value of enhancement projects developed in Architecture and Planning Schools, focusing on the potentialities of the problem-based learning (PBL) approach. A three-step educational procedure based on the PBL approach, applied at the Atelier "Heritage Preservation and Enhancement" of the Politecnico di Torino, is presented. The results showed how a continuous interaction and dialogue with teachers and stakeholders can effectively support students in addressing real problems and in developing sustainable and feasible enhancement projects able to integrate heritage preservation and economic-financial issues.  

scholarly journals Orangutan mothers adjust their behaviour during food solicitations in a way that likely facilitates feeding skill acquisition in their offspring

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulati Mikeliban ◽  
Belinda Kunz ◽  
Tri Rahmaeti ◽  
Natalie Uomini ◽  
Caroline Schuppli
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Food Item ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Pongo Abelii ◽  
Interactive Nature ◽  
Feeding Skills

AbstractImmature orangutans acquire their feeding skills over several years, via social and independent learning. So far, it has remained uninvestigated to what extent orangutan mothers are actively involved in this learning process. From a fitness point of view, it may be adaptive for mothers to facilitate their offspring’s skill acquisition to make them reach nutritional independence faster. Food solicitations are potential means to social learning which, because of their interactive nature, allow to investigate the degree of active involvement of the mother. To investigate the role of food solicitation and the role of the mother in immatures’ foraging skill acquisition, we analysed 1390 food solicitation events between 21 immature Sumatran orangutans (Pongo abelii) and their mothers, collected over 13 years at the Suaq Balimbing orangutan population. We found that solicitation rates decreased with increasing age of the immatures and increased with increasing processing complexity of the food item. Mothers were more likely to share complex items and showed the highest likelihoods of sharing around the age at which immatures are learning most of their feeding skills. Our results indicate that immature Sumatran orangutans use food solicitation to acquire feeding skills. Furthermore, mothers flexibly adjust their behaviour in a way that likely facilitates their offspring’s skill acquisition. We conclude that orangutan mothers have a more active role in the skill acquisition of their offspring than previously thought.

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