scholarly journals Learning from the pandemic, building international increased cooperation for the future

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrique Lopes ◽  
John Middleton
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
General Idea ◽  
Information Collection ◽  
Pandemic Preparedness ◽  
Sendai Framework ◽  
International Action ◽  
Control Actions ◽  
The Future ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
And Control

Abstract Objective The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a fragile preparation by countries and regions for epidemic events, exposing exacerbated nationalisms in pandemic mitigation and control actions. Both conditions decisively compromise the effectiveness and efficiency of pandemic control capacity. It is important to develop frameworks that help overcome frailties in response to epidemics. Methods Thematic literature review and discussions with multiple national and international entities. The discussions were not specific to the article, hence were not considered as formal information collection. Based on this information, an attempt was made to build a tool for responding to the identified problems. Results Proposal of the 2PF tool. Conclusion The proposed 2PF tool is aligned with the Sendai Framework and proposals from international bodies, such as HERA, among others. It aims to be a framework for operationalizing these agreements, at least in part of its dimensions. The general idea is that pandemic preparedness cannot fail or to all other disaster risks and similar recognized by the UN. The response to pandemics must be based essentially on international action and closer collaboration between countries and regions.

scholarly journals Support for unaccompanied children and youth - Results from a systematic literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Ascher ◽  
Å Backlund ◽  
P Östlund
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Unaccompanied Children ◽  
The Future ◽  
Common Policies ◽  
And Control ◽  
Negative Factors

Abstract Background A systematic literature review about unaccompanied minors was done with the following focus: scientifically documented effects of supportexperiences of unaccompanied children and youth about positive and negative factors Methods 2 210 abstracts were examined. Assessment of relevance and quality and the analysis were done according to SBU standard. Results No controlled study on effects were fulfilling the inclusion criteria. However, 29 articles with qualitative design were included. Seven overall themes were identified: Security and control: a basic requirementThe new country: both opportunities and difficultiesManaging difficulties: a balance between different strategiesEveryday environments: supportive relationships as well as influence in housing and access to schools and activities are importantRelationships: support and guidance from adults is important, contact with peers important, but also difficultSocial services and health and medical care: varying views on and experiences of support and needsIdentity and affiliation: getting together the past, the present and the future. The seven themes could be grouped in three overarching levels: Basic living conditions and survivalDifficulties and opportunities in everyday lifeWeighting of bringing together existence on an overall plan Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the largest literature review about support for unaccompanied children and youth. In the absence of controlled effect studies, it is particularly important to pay attention to unaccompanied children and youths own experiences when providing guidance for how societýs support for this heterogeneous group can be designed, in accordance with their rights in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The results of the review are compared to common policies in handling unaccompanied children and youth. Key messages Unaccompanied children have commonly experienced trauma and loss. A lack of basic security has a pronounced effect on the ability to cope with daily issues and difficulties as well as with the future. Unaccompanied children and youth have a great need for adult support and guidance.

scholarly journals Analysis of the formation of the methodological readiness of future teachers of musical art

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3A) ◽  
pp. 163-175
Author(s):  
Galyna Buchkivska ◽  
Yuliia Baranetska ◽  
Svitlana Kokhanska ◽  
Iryna Gavrysh ◽  
Oleksandra Khltobina
Keyword(s):  
Value Orientations ◽  
Music Teacher ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
The Future ◽  
Control Section ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
Comparison Of The Results ◽  
And Control

The principal goal of the study is the formation and experimental verification of the effectiveness and efficiency of the model of criteria for the formation of the components of the methodological readiness of the future music teacher and their indicators based on the praxeological approach. The control section and comparison of the results of the experimental and control groups of future teachers showed that the proposed model of criteria for the formation of the components of the methodological readiness of the future music teacher and their indicators based on the praxeological approach is effective, it contributes to the formation of incentives and value orientations for mastering methodological activities, understanding the essence, characteristics and requirements methodological activity, the ability to creatively implement effective methodological activity, the formation of emotionally volitional involvement in methodological activity.

Hybrid Combination of GIS,GPS,WSN and GPRS Technology in Modern Digital Agriculture Application

2010 ◽  
Vol 108-111 ◽  
pp. 1158-1163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Cheng Nie ◽  
Di Wu ◽  
Weiong Zhang ◽  
Yan Yang ◽  
Yong He
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Field Application ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Information Collection ◽  
Scale Field ◽  
Large Scale Field ◽  
Field Information ◽  
Intelligent Management ◽  
Digital Agriculture ◽  
And Control

In order to improve the information management of the modern digital agriculture, combined several modern digital agriculture technologies, namely wireless sensor network (WSN), global positioning system (GPS), geographic information system (GIS) and general packet radio service (GPRS), and applied them to the information collection and intelligent control process of the modern digital agriculture. Combining the advantage of the local multi-channel information collection and the low-power wireless transmission of WSN, the stable and low cost long-distance communication and data transmission ability of GPRS, the high-precision positioning technology of the DGPS positioning and the large-scale field information layer-management technology of GIS, such a hybrid technology combination is applied to the large-scale field information and intelligent management. In this study, wireless sensor network routing nodes are disposed in the sub-area of field. These nodes have GPS receiver modules and the electric control mechanism, and are relative positioned by GPS. They can real-time monitor the field information and control the equipment for the field application. When the GPS position information and other collected field information are measured, the information can be remotely transmitted to PC by GPRS. Then PC can upload the information to the GIS management software. All the field information can be classified into different layers in GIS and shown on the GIS map based on their GPS position. Moreover, we have developed remote control software based on GIS. It can send the control commands through GPRS to the nodes which have control modules; and then we can real-time manage and control the field application. In conclusion, the unattended automatic wireless intelligent technology for the field information collection and control can effectively utilize hardware resources, improve the field information intelligent management and reduce the information and intelligent cost.

scholarly journals Building an ‘Industrial Engineering Mindset’ among Indian Healthcare Executives: Toward Management of Healthcare Facilities at an Industrial Scale post the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 2516600X2110059
Author(s):  
Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya ◽  
Rajesh Chandwani
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Industrial Engineering ◽  
Industrial Scale ◽  
Subject Domain ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Healthcare Executives ◽  
The Future ◽  
Adequate Quantity ◽  
The Subject

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the necessity of good quality and adequate quantity of healthcare infrastructure facilities. Healthcare facilities were provided for COVID-19 facilities with improvisation and supplementary lateral infrastructure from other sectors. However, the main point of contemplation going into the future was regarding how to quickly develop healthcare facilities. The subject domain of ‘industrial engineering’ (IE) and its associated perspectives could provide some key insights regarding this. The authors undertook a conceptual literature review and provided theoretical argumentation toward this. The findings provided insights regarding the application of industrial engineering concepts in healthcare facilities and services.

Measurement and Control—Our Future Role

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 211-214 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Future Role ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Control ◽  
Measurement And Control

The role of Members of the Institute and the Institute's place in the future environment that will emerge in the next few years is discussed, with particular emphasis upon the contribution that the Institute and its Members can make to the strength of this emerging future through our particular activities and capabilities.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development Goals in Early COVID-19 Prevention and Control

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8431
Author(s):  
Taejong Kim ◽  
Hyosun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Undue Influence ◽  
Death Rates ◽  
International Action ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
And Control

Recent failures in COVID-19 prevention and control in some of the richest countries raise questions about the relevance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the fight against pandemics. To examine this issue, we adopted the measure of countries’ progress for the SDGs in the SDG Index Scores (SDGS) and employed two analytical devices. The first was regression-aided adjustment of the number of deaths and confirmed cases. The second was the use of robust regressions to control the undue influence of outliers. The results are mixed. Between the SDGS and the adjusted infection rates, we found no significant correlation; however, between the SDGS and the adjusted death rates, the correlation was negative and statistically significant. These results provide a nuanced contrast to the hasty conclusions some of us might be tempted to draw from apparent positive correlations between SDGS and the cases and the deaths. The SDGs represent the fruit of painstaking global efforts to encourage and coordinate international action to enhance sustainability. We find the results reassuring, in that they suggest that the countries with higher SDGS have been able to control the devastation of deaths from COVID-19 more effectively, despite being unable to control the propagation of infections.

scholarly journals Views of the Future of Partners of People with Multiple Sclerosis Who Attended a Lifestyle Modification Workshop: A Qualitative Analysis of Perspectives and Experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Sandra L. Neate ◽  
Keryn L. Taylor ◽  
Nupur Nag ◽  
George A. Jelinek ◽  
Steve Simpson-Yap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Interpretive Phenomenology ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
The Future ◽  
Partner Perceptions ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

People with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) often experience uncertainty and fear about their futures. Partners of PwMS may share their concerns and experience fears about their own futures, limitations on their lives, ability to work, and becoming a carer. For PwMS, modification of lifestyle-related risk factors has been associated with improved health outcomes. For PwMS who attended residential lifestyle modification workshops (RLMW), sustained improved health outcomes have been demonstrated. Whether improved outcomes for PwMS who engage with lifestyle modification translate to improved partner perceptions of the future, is yet to be explored. We explored the perspectives of partners of PwMS who had attended a RLMW and the impact that the person with MS’s illness and their engagement with lifestyle modification had on their partners’ views of the future. Analysis of 21 semi-structured interviews used a methodology informed by Heidegger’s Interpretive Phenomenology. Three themes emerged: ‘uncertainty’, ‘planning for the future’ and ‘control, empowerment and confidence’. Subthemes included MS and lifestyle modification being a catalyst for positive change; developing a sense of control and empowerment; and hope, optimism and positivity. Lifestyle modification may provide benefits, not only to PwMS, but also to their partners, and should be considered part of mainstream management of MS.

scholarly journals Futures of sustainability: Perspectives on social imaginaries and social transformation. A comment on Frank Adloff and Sighard Neckel’s research program

2021 ◽  
pp. 053901842199956
Author(s):  
Gerard Delanty
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Imaginaries ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Control

This essay is a comment on the research program launched by Frank Adloff and Sighard Neckel. My comment is specifically focused on their research agenda as outlined in their trend-setting article, ‘Futures of sustainability as modernization, transformation, and control: A conceptual framework’. The comment is also addressed more generally to the research program of the Humanities Centre for Advanced Studies ‘Futures of Sustainability’. I raise three issues: the first relates to the very idea of the future; the second concerns the notion of social imaginaries and the third question is focused on the idea of social transformation.

scholarly journals The Employability Skills Needed To Face the Demands of Work in the Future: Systematic Literature Reviews

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 595-603
Author(s):  
Nuryake Fajaryati ◽  
Muhammad Akhyar ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Work Demands ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Instructional Process ◽  
Team Working ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
The Future ◽  
Three Stages

AbstractThe qualified human resources with high competitiveness and employability skills are needed to face the era of technological disruption, but employers find a lack of expertise among job seekers. Insufficient skills are related to the issue of education quality. This study aims to identify the employers’ employability skills needed in the career field and the way to integrate it into the instructional process. The research was conducted through Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and mapping approach that consisted of three stages: planning, conducting, and reporting. The literature reviews in this research were derived from Science direct, Springer and IEEE as the main references. The results from the analysis in the literature review showed that employability skills are needed in relation to the work demands in the future according to the employers covering communication, team working, problem solving, and technological skills. The implementation of employability skills in the instructional process is to integrate them into the classroom for all subjects.

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