scholarly journals Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Arunachal Pradesh: Opportunities and Challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 48-59
Author(s):  
Ravi Ranjan Kumar ◽  
Kaushalendra Pratap Singh ◽  
Leeyir Ete
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
Terra Incognita ◽  
Natural Beauty ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Innovation And Entrepreneurship

Bio-geographically, Arunachal Pradesh is the wealthiest province of the entire Himalayas. The picturesque terra firma full of natural beauty and rich cultural opulence, in its entirety, falls under the eastern Himalayan landscape. This north eastern territory of the country was previously called “Terra Incognita” till the beginning of the 20th Century, and hitherto remains one of the least studied states in India today. The state’s socio-economic development is currently in a transitional phase with variations across different districts. Considering the quality of social capital available, there is a dire need to emphasise proper resource flow and foster an understanding of the importance of the existent social capital. It may be noted that entrepreneurs are powerful instruments of development and economic change. So, panacea in the long term is the promotion of social innovation and entrepreneurship, which will give momentum to the State’s developmental agenda and address the state’s social issues. Indeed requires a motivating ecosystem which prioritises essential skills and innovation and adopts a fresh, sustainable view of resources and technology. Therefore, the present paper explores the prospects of social innovation and entrepreneurship in the state with particular reference to contemporary social concerns adopting a practice-based approach.  

Possibilities and prospects of conservative therapy for endometriosis, as a chronical progressing disease (review of literature)

GYNECOLOGY ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana Yu. Pestrikova ◽  
Elena A. Yurasova ◽  
Igor V. Yurasov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Aim Analysis ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Terra Incognita ◽  
Positive Effect

Relevance. Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease that affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide and is the main cause of pain and infertility. Endometriosis is a disease, although it has been known for a long time, nevertheless, in many ways it represents terra incognita for modern medicine. Aim. Analysis of literature on the feasibility of long-term and the use of the drug dienogest 2 mg (Vizanne), which has a positive effect on the quality of life of patients with endometriosis. Materials and methods. To write this review, a search was made for domestic and foreign publications in Russian and international search engines (PubMed, eLibrary, etc.) over the past 13 years. The review included articles from peer-reviewed literature. Results. The review presents data on the difficulties of verifying the diagnosis of endometriosis due to a combination of this pathology with pain, infertility, abnormal uterine bleeding. The pathogenesis of the origin of endometriosis-associated pain is presented. The efficacy of the use of the drug dienogest (Vizanne), which has a powerful antiproliferative effect that reduces the main symptoms of endometriosis (pain, bleeding), is substantiated. The expediency of long-term and safe use of the drug dienogest (Vizanne), which has a positive effect on the quality of life of patients with endometriosis, has been proved. Conclusions. Numerous scientific publications confirm the feasibility of prolonged use of the drug dienogest (Vizanne), to achieve remission during endometriosis.

scholarly journals Characterization and diversity of macroinvertebrates of the Bouhamdane Stream (northeast of Algeria)

2021 ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Abdelhakim Rouibi ◽  
Affef Baaloudj ◽  
Faycal Chahrour ◽  
Ahmed Kerfouf ◽  
Hadia Rizi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Parameters ◽  
Community Dynamics ◽  
Water Discharge ◽  
High Water ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressures ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Eastern Algeria

Freshwaters are among the most threatened ecosystems, particularly in North Africa where urbanization and climate change are exerting an important pressure on aquatic fauna. Long-term investigation of macroinvertebrates is one of the best ways of tracking and understanding the influence of environmental and anthropogenic pressures on community dynamics. In this study, we focus on determining the community structure and diversity of benthic macroinvertebrates as well as the state of aquatic physicochemical parameters in the Bouhamdane Stream, near the outlet of Bouhamdane dam, Seybouse watershed, north-eastern Algeria. We carried out a bi-monthly sampling of macroinvertebrates and nine water physicochemical parameters from September 2017 to July 2018 at three sites. Results show that the collected macroinvertebrates (6756 individuals) belong to 15 families and 12 orders. The abundance of the macrofauna consisted of 88.19% crustaceans, 7.74% insects, 3.7% molluscs and 0.16% annelids. Physicochemical analyzes (depth, turbidity, pH, dissolved O2, temperature, salinity, and conductivity) showed variability among sites. The families of Gammaridae and Baetidae were the most frequent and the most abundant on all the stations. The results indicate that aquatic macroinvertebrates constitute good indicators of the biological quality of water. This study shows that even with the occurrence of regular dam water discharge, the macroinvertebrate community is still able to persist either through adaptation to high water velocity or high colonization rate.

scholarly journals Creating Economic Space for Social Innovation

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
The State ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Economic Space ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Sustainable Societies

Social innovation is a topic of increasing interest to policymakers, civil society, and business globally. However, there has yet to be a comprehensive account of the economic contexts of social innovation. This book aims to address this research gap. It weaves together work from economics, sociology and ethics for a novel theoretical approach: the Extended Social Grid Model (ESGM). Based upon four years of work across a range of countries, this book provides a thorough and nuanced discussion of how social innovation can address major social issues including marginalization, access to housing, clean water, and microcredit. Empirically, the book considers how social innovation has interfaced with the economy, but also the state and civil society in terms of long-term projects, programmes, and policies that have emerged and evolved within and across European states to drive more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable societies.

scholarly journals Bojkovice: Transformation of a peripheral micro-region at the Czech-Slovak border

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (32) ◽  
pp. 131-145
Author(s):  
Antonín Vaishar ◽  
Milada Šťastná
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Demographic Development ◽  
Research Production ◽  
Regional Collaboration ◽  
The Right

Abstract The paper analyses the problem of a rural region in the peripheral position. Bojkovice micro-region on the Czech (Moravian)-Slovak border has been chosen as a case study. Economic transformation of productive and non-productive branches, demographic development (depopulation and aging) and networking in the area were characterized by using statistical data and field research. Development, understood as improvement in quality of life and not in sense of quantitative growth, is highlighted with regard to the changing perception of the countryside. The question remains: how to use peripherality for prosperity? Peripheral countryside is known as “the right countryside” in comparison to suburbanized and globalized countryside in core regions. Based on the research, production embedded in local sources and traditions, ecological agriculture using the protection of landscape and soft tourism are proposed as solutions. Networking like the association of municipalities, LEADER local action group or White Carpathian Euroregion could be the instruments of micro-regional collaboration. The human and social factors seem to be more important than objective conditions. Long-term population stability is the main advantage. However, a lower level of formal education could be a problem. The character of social capital is considered as a decisive circumstance - whether it is passive social capital resistant to outer innovations or active social capital open for now ideas.

scholarly journals Long-term impact of adult WHO grade II or III gliomas on health-related quality of life: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sé Maria Frances ◽  
Galina Velikova ◽  
Martin Klein ◽  
Susan C Short ◽  
Louise Murray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Who Grade ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Glioma diagnosis can be devastating and result in a range of symptoms. Relatively little is known about the long-term health-related quality of life (HRQOL) challenges faced by these patients. Establishing the impact of diagnosis on HRQOL could help positively tailor clinical decision making regarding patient support and treatment. The aim of this review is to identify the long-term HRQOL issues reported at least two years following diagnosis of WHO grade II/III glioma. Method Systematic literature searches were carried out using Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science Core Collection. Searches were designed to identify patient self-reports on HRQOL aspects defined as physical, mental or social issues. Quality assessment was conducted using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Narrative synthesis was used to collate findings. Results The search returned 8923 articles. 278 titles remained after title and abstract screening, with twenty-one full text articles included in the final analysis. The majority of studies used quantitative methods, with three articles reporting mixed methodology. Negative emotional/psychological/cognitive changes were the most commonly reported. Physical complaints included fatigue, seizures and restricted daily activity. Social challenges included strained social relationships and financial problems. Patient coping strategies were suggested to influence patient’s survival quality. Conclusion The consequences of a glioma diagnosis and treatment can have substantial implications for patients’ long-term HRQOL and daily functioning. Findings from this review lay the groundwork for efforts to improve patient HRQOL in long-term survivorship.

scholarly journals Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children With SMA Receiving Nusinersen: What Is Missed and What Is Gained?

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caterina Agosto ◽  
Eleonora Salamon ◽  
Luca Giacomelli ◽  
Simonetta Papa ◽  
Francesca Benedetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Pediatric Palliative Care ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Or Management ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Children In Care

Nusinersen is the first oligonucleotide-based drug that is approved for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy. In January 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic and nusinersen-provider centers had to postpone planned infusions for some children along with other related interventions. Considering the important contribution that the intrathecal infusions and other support activities could have on the quality of life of spinal muscular atrophy patients and their families, this emergency could have a relevant impact on the course of the pathology. The present work aims to assess the clinical and social issues that arise for spinal muscular atrophy children in care at the referral pediatric palliative care Centre of Padua (Veneto) from a delay in nusinersen infusions, resulting from the contingent COVID-19 restrictions. This evaluation has been carried out in both the short and long term after the first lockdown period and can be considered as a “proxy” of a situation of a possible delay in administration or management of infusions, due to other different causes.

scholarly journals Strategic directions for the development of consumer cooperation in rural areas (on the example of the south- and north-eastern regions of the Republic of Bashkortostan)

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rinat Gataullin ◽  
Vilyur Akhmetov
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Republic Of Bashkortostan ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Consumer Cooperatives ◽  
New Jobs

The revival and sustainable development of consumer cooperation in rural areas is currently one of the strategic directions of modern agricultural policy. Based on the advanced foreign and domestic experience, this is most relevant in relation to depressed rural areas, where cooperation can be a kind of driver in improving the quality of socio-economic development. Due to the development of consumer cooperatives of various forms and areas of activity, not only the problems of production, processing and marketing of agricultural products are effectively solved, but also the emergence of new non-agricultural sectors of the rural economy, its wide diversification is initiated, which contributes to the creation of new jobs, an increase in income and the quality of life of the population. Republic of Bashkortostan at the end of 2018–2019 is the leader among the subjects of the Russian Federation in terms of the number of agricultural consumer cooperatives created annually. However, the problem of their sustainability in the long term is currently acute. In addition, it is important to preserve the system of the Bashkir Union of Consumer Societies that has existed since the beginning of the 20th century and to revive it on a new market basis. Therefore, within the framework of this article, using the example of the southeastern and north-eastern regions of the Republic of Bashkortostan, the need to develop and implement, in addition to regional, municipal and intermunicipal strategies for the development of agricultural consumer cooperatives, including the second and third levels, for the organization of sustainable regional cooperative systems is actualized. and lifting depressed rural areas out of the crisis

scholarly journals Do Sports Clubs Contribute to the Accumulation of Regional Social Capital?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 5257
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Biernat ◽  
Hanna Nałęcz ◽  
Łukasz Skrok ◽  
Dawid Majcherek
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Instrumental Variable ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Community Context ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Instrumental Variable Method

Social capital (SC) affects quality of life, sport behaviours and health in individual and community context. The aim was to analyse how sports activity (SA) contributes to SC accumulation in a post-transformation country. A combination of four longitudinal, nationwide datasets was used. Instrumental variable method was applied. Results show that in 19+ Poles, on a regional level, SA improves SC. This suggest that sports clubs and at least some types of sports infrastructure can constitute a valid tool for social policies aiming at improving social involvement. The self-triggering character of SA is a valuable asset for social impact regionally and beyond. It is important to estimate the changes in a long-term perspective, due to the inertness of the SC.

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