Prioritizing structural reform areas: Methodological aspects

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 802-827
Author(s):  
Konstantin V. KRINICHANSKII ◽  
Aleksei S. LAVRENT'EV
Keyword(s):  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structural Reforms ◽  
Chelyabinsk Oblast ◽  
Target Region ◽  
Regional Comparison ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Model Region ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Graphical Presentation

Subject. This article examines the theoretical basis for prioritizing structural reforms in countries and regions. Objectives. The article aims to develop a methodology that helps identify and rank the areas of structural policy and structural reforms by their priority. Methods. For the study, we used a regression analysis, gap analysis, benchmarking, cross-country and regional comparison, and graphical presentation of data. Results. The article proposes a methodology of quantitative assessment and ordered estimate of the priorities of structural reforms. It shows maps of the priorities of the target region, namely the Chelyabinsk Oblast, and the group of regions that have a development pattern similar to the model region, or competitor regions. Conclusions. The problem of increasing the rates of economic growth and well-being standard in the regions can be tackled through structural policies based on prioritizing the economy areas and concentrating resources in the selected ones.

Prioritizing structural reform areas: Methodological aspects

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 802-827
Author(s):  
Konstantin V. KRINICHANSKII ◽  
Aleksei S. LAVRENT'EV
Keyword(s):  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structural Reforms ◽  
Chelyabinsk Oblast ◽  
Target Region ◽  
Regional Comparison ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Model Region ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Graphical Presentation

Subject. This article examines the theoretical basis for prioritizing structural reforms in countries and regions. Objectives. The article aims to develop a methodology that helps identify and rank the areas of structural policy and structural reforms by their priority. Methods. For the study, we used a regression analysis, gap analysis, benchmarking, cross-country and regional comparison, and graphical presentation of data. Results. The article proposes a methodology of quantitative assessment and ordered estimate of the priorities of structural reforms. It shows maps of the priorities of the target region, namely the Chelyabinsk Oblast, and the group of regions that have a development pattern similar to the model region, or competitor regions. Conclusions. The problem of increasing the rates of economic growth and well-being standard in the regions can be tackled through structural policies based on prioritizing the economy areas and concentrating resources in the selected ones.

Strength training in children and adolescents: science, effects and recommandations

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
International Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Practical Recommendations

During the last years, muscle strengthening exercises have been included as an essential part in youth physical activity guidelines of national and international health organisations. It is well-documented that strength training is effective in improving physical fitness and promoting health and psycho-social well-being. Therefore, the purpose of this review article is to present empirical evidence on the effectiveness of strength training in children and adolescents. Additionally, and with reference to an established youth physical development model, conceptual and methodological aspects of safe and effective strength training in youth will be discussed and specific practical recommendations will be presented.

Measuring Access of Microfinance on Poverty in India: Towards a Comprehensive Index

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arindam Laha ◽  
Pravat Kumar Kuri
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Comprehensive Index ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Economic Well Being

The outreach of micro-finance programme is considered to be a means enhance the economic well-being among the member means to enhance households through poverty alleviation. A wide cross-country variation in the outreach of micro-finance programme to the poor households is observed in the world. Despite the significant growth of micro-finance institutions and its active borrowers, the penetration of micro-finance lending services to the poor households in India is observed to be limited. In addition, there is a wide inter-state disparity in the achievement of micro-finance outreach in India especially among the poor households. A composite index has been constructed using the penetration, availability and usage indicators of micro-finance outreach to examine the interstate variations in the level of its achievement. Subsequently, attempt has been made to analyse the role of micro-finance in alleviating poverty across the states of India. The result shows that out of 27 states and Union Territories, only in seven states (Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Karnataka) outreach of micro-finance programme has made a significant impact on the reduction of poverty.

Gender minority youth: Shifting the paradigm from risk to resilience

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Vaughan ◽  
A Költő ◽  
D Ravikumar ◽  
C Kelly ◽  
S Nic Gabhainn
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Youth Policy ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Complex Picture ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background Discourse on the lives, health, and well-being of transgender and other gender minority (TGM) youth frequently revolves around narratives of risk and victimisation. While TGM youth undeniably face many challenges, such singular discourses belie a more complex picture of TGM youth lives and problematically position them as passive victims rather than as social subjects with agency. Methods The “LGBTI+ Landscape and Knowledge Gap Analysis” aimed to systematically map research evidence on sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth in Ireland and other European countries. A scoping review methodology was employed in which the systematic concept searches were linked to the five outcomes of Ireland's Better Outcomes, Better Futures national youth policy framework, which in turn are aligned with the fifteen objectives of the Irish LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy. Results One hundred and twenty-six pieces of evidence were included in the final sample for analysis, which were mapped to the fifteen objectives of the National Youth Strategy. Particular attention was given to the positive aspects and protective factors identified throughout the literature. The evidence showed that while TGM youth disproportionately experience stigma, discrimination and unequal health outcomes, there were sources of resilience at the micro-, meso-, and macro- levels that serve as protective factors against health inequalities. Conclusions Discourse that focuses exclusively on the ‘at-riskness' of trans and gender minority young people presents a one-dimensional perspective that fails to capture the reality and richness of their lives. Over-emphasising individual risk factors may obscure the structural and social factors that underpin the health inequalities experienced by TGM youth.

Quantification of ESG Regulations: A Cross-Country Benchmarking Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 097226292110541
Author(s):  
Monica Singhania ◽  
Neha Saini
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Social Awareness ◽  
Financial Disclosures ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Economic Choices

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria mean investment in economic choices which, without interference with the environment, are intended to promote long-term economic and social well-being. Due to high environmental and social awareness, customers expect companies to devote time and efforts to such sustainable practices. This attitude has led to an overall rise in ESG disclosures and reporting instruments globally with a focus on influence of ESG disclosures on financial performance of companies. Many European countries have already introduced mandatory disclosure of non-financial information. This transition from voluntary to mandatory motivated other countries to adopt mandatory ESG disclosure practices for sustainable development. The practice of reporting non-financial disclosures has been rising due to several reasons, such as increasing visibility, informing customers, avoiding the risk associated with firm performance and achieving sustainability. Countries in the early stages of ESG disclosure need to understand the benchmark practices used by countries with a well-developed ESG system. For preparing the ESG disclosure index and benchmarking based on disclosure score, this study considers a set of developed and developing countries with their ESG disclosures. On the basis of ESG disclosures, the countries have been classified into four different categories. We found Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, Belgium and France, to have high ESG scores and have been classified as Countries with Well-Developed ESG Framework. Germany, Italy, USA, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, Japan, Brazil and South Africa have medium to high ESG scores and fall under the category Rapidly improving ESG framework. While Singapore, India, China, Philippines, Malaysia and Argentina are categorized as countries with ESG framework at developing stage, Russia, Indonesia, Thailand, Nigeria and Vietnam are classified as Countries with early-stage framework due to low ESG scores.

scholarly journals Delivery of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in an acute paediatric setting: an audit of information available and service gap analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e000445
Author(s):  
Marianna A Przybylska ◽  
Niall Burke ◽  
Clare Harris ◽  
Marcel Kazmierczyk ◽  
Ellie Kenton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Information Provision ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Qualitative Feedback

BackgroundThe United Nations Convention on Children’s Rights stresses the importance of providing children with information relating to their health and well-being, yet reports suggest children are offered insufficient support in healthcare environments. We audited the information provided to children and families requiring planned surgical admission in comparison to those admitted acutely to medical paediatrics. Additionally, we identified examples of child-specific information resources in national and international hospitals.MethodsThree approaches were taken to gain insight into practice locally, nationally and internationally.(1) Information resources provided to paediatric inpatients admitted to the acute receiving unit were audited in comparison to information given to children with planned admissions via process observations.(2) Qualitative feedback was gained from play specialists (n=2), families (n=30) and children (n=9; aged 3–15 years) via interviews.(3) A review, including UK, Australian and US hospitals, was conducted to assess child-specific information resources (n=36 hospitals) and to systematically compare the information available on websites (n=9 hospitals).ResultsAt the study site, no child-specific information resources were available for acute admissions, whereas planned admissions were offered significant information face-to-face with supplemental resources. Child, parent and play specialist interviews highlighted gaps in information provision regarding hospital practicalities and processes. Twelve external child-specific resources were identified, for 4–14 year olds, explaining key care information: medical procedures, equipment and staff. These resources could positively respond to the topics cited as lacking by the interviewed patients and families at the study site. International hospital websites provided considerably more in-depth information compared with UK hospitals.ConclusionsThe hospital experience of children and families can be improved by ensuring they are provided with adequate information relating to their hospital stay. It is essential that suitable high-quality resources are consistently available and that feedback from children informs the process of resource development.

scholarly journals WHAT TOMORROW BRINGS? EXAMINING A MODEL OF ANTECEDENTS OF CAREER EXPECTATIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 36-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
VINICIUS CARVALHO DE VASCONCELLOS ◽  
ELAINE RABELO NEIVA
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
First Case ◽  
Structural Equations Models ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Policies And Practices

ABSTRACT Purpose: Analyze if the perceptions about policies and practices on human resources management (HRM), well-being at work and expectations of organizational future act as antecedents of career expectations in the organization. Originality/gap/relevance/implications: The question "What will my future be in this organization?" is a relevant part of working life. Thus, it is important to assess which variables influence future career expectations. Based on theoretical contributions and previous surveys about career, well-being and HRM, the model tested coordinates variables that are analyzed in isolate by literature. Key methodological aspects: In this quantitative survey, 305 professionals from a government agency completed an e-questionnaire with scales validated in Brazil. Data were analyzed through structural equations models. Summary of key results: The effects of well-being at work and expected future in the organization on the career expectations were positive and moderate, in the first case, and strong in the second case. The effect of perceptions of HR policies and practices on career expectations was completely mediated by well-being at work and expectations of organizational future. Key considerations/conclusions: Results support the relations theoretically conceived or found in previous qualitative surveys. In practical terms, data suggest that improving HR policies and practices can increase well-being at work and expectations of organizational future and, finally, foster positive career expectations in the organization. Considering that the research was limited to one organization, future investigations should analyze the model in other organizations.

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