scholarly journals Coordinated evaluation of active and sustainable school travel : international best practices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham Hendren
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
School Travel ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Multiple Data

More children across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) are driven to school than ever before, which is detrimental to their health and wellbeing, and contributes to traffic congestion and reduced environmental sustainability. Active and sustainable school travel (ASST) describes sustainable modes of school travel. The Big Move envisions that 60% of children will utilize ASST by 2033. However, contemporary data collection efforts are not coordinated across the region making it difficult to measure progress towards this goal. This paper explores international best practices for coordinated data collection and evaluation of school travel-related programming. Five recommendations are made for future school travel data collection efforts in the GTHA related to stakeholder relationship building, incentivizing data collection, utilizing multiple data collection tools, developing holistic performance indicators, and establishing clear leadership from one organization. Key Words: active transportation, evidence-based planning, data collection, evaluation, children, planning

scholarly journals Coordinated evaluation of active and sustainable school travel : international best practices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham Hendren
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
School Travel ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Multiple Data

More children across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) are driven to school than ever before, which is detrimental to their health and wellbeing, and contributes to traffic congestion and reduced environmental sustainability. Active and sustainable school travel (ASST) describes sustainable modes of school travel. The Big Move envisions that 60% of children will utilize ASST by 2033. However, contemporary data collection efforts are not coordinated across the region making it difficult to measure progress towards this goal. This paper explores international best practices for coordinated data collection and evaluation of school travel-related programming. Five recommendations are made for future school travel data collection efforts in the GTHA related to stakeholder relationship building, incentivizing data collection, utilizing multiple data collection tools, developing holistic performance indicators, and establishing clear leadership from one organization. Key Words: active transportation, evidence-based planning, data collection, evaluation, children, planning

Relationship building as a best practices approach in treatment planning.

2000 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-40
Author(s):  
Michael Weinberg ◽  
Karen Parenti ◽  
Sandra Powell
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Relationship Building

Integration of statistical and administrative agricultural data from Namibia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Emily Berg ◽  
Johgho Im ◽  
Zhengyuan Zhu ◽  
Colin Lewis-Beck ◽  
Jie Li
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Error ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Administrative Data ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
Administrative Agencies ◽  
Crop Area ◽  
Using Data

Statistical and administrative agencies often collect information on related parameters. Discrepancies between estimates from distinct data sources can arise due to differences in definitions, reference periods, and data collection protocols. Integrating statistical data with administrative data is appealing for saving data collection costs, reducing respondent burden, and improving the coherence of estimates produced by statistical and administrative agencies. Model based techniques, such as small area estimation and measurement error models, for combining multiple data sources have benefits of transparency, reproducibility, and the ability to provide an estimated uncertainty. Issues associated with integrating statistical data with administrative data are discussed in the context of data from Namibia. The national statistical agency in Namibia produces estimates of crop area using data from probability samples. Simultaneously, the Namibia Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Forestry obtains crop area estimates through extension programs. We illustrate the use of a structural measurement error model for the purpose of synthesizing the administrative and survey data to form a unified estimate of crop area. Limitations on the available data preclude us from conducting a genuine, thorough application. Nonetheless, our illustration of methodology holds potential use for a general practitioner.

scholarly journals Systemic Innovation Areas for Heritage-Led Rural Regeneration: A Multilevel Repository of Best Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 5069
Author(s):  
Aitziber Egusquiza ◽  
Mikel Zubiaga ◽  
Alessandra Gandini ◽  
Claudia de Luca ◽  
Simona Tondelli
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Work Support ◽  
Community Capitals ◽  
Community Capitals Framework ◽  
Systemic Innovation

This paper presents the result of the analysis of the data gathered from 20 Role Models (RM) case studies regarding their successful heritage-led rural regeneration models. For the study and comparison of the narratives of these Role Models two tools were used: the Community Capitals Framework, which studied the transference of capitals in each process and the identification of six Systemic Innovation Areas that allow this capital transference. A multilevel repository of best practices has been developed allowing the identification of common features, mechanisms for mobilisation of capitals and required resources that will facilitate the replication in other rural areas. The results of this work support the acknowledgement of the contribution of culture, together with cultural and natural heritage, to economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability in rural areas reinforcing the role of culture as the fourth pillar of sustainable development.

Promoting community engagement in a pre-registration nursing programme: a qualitative study of student experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (20) ◽  
pp. 1190-1197
Author(s):  
Pam Hodge ◽  
Nora Cooper ◽  
Brian P Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Risk Assessments ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Collection Strategies

Aims: To offer child health student nurses a broader learning experience in practice with an autonomous choice of a volunteer placement area. To reflect the changing nature of health care and the move of care closer to home in the placement experience. To evaluate participants' experiences. Design: This study used descriptive and interpretative methods of qualitative data collection. This successive cross-sectional data collection ran from 2017 to 2020. All data were thematically analysed using Braun and Clarke's model. Methods: Data collection strategies included two focus groups (n=14) and written reflections (n=19). Results: Students identified their increased confidence, development as a professional, wider learning and community engagement. They also appreciated the relief from formal assessment of practice and the chance to focus on the experience. Conclusion: Students positively evaluated this experience, reporting a wider understanding of health and wellbeing in the community. Consideration needs to be given to risk assessments in the areas students undertake the placements and the embedding of the experience into the overall curriculum.

Success and failure: a case study of two rural telemedicine projects

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Whitten ◽  
Inez Adams
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Health Organizations ◽  
Telemedicine Application ◽  
Clinical Utilization ◽  
Steady Growth ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
One Year ◽  
Collection Strategies

We studied two rural telemedicine projects in the state of Michigan: one that enjoyed success and steady growth in activity, and one that experienced frustration and a lack of clinical utilization. Multiple data collection strategies were employed during study periods, which lasted approximately one year. Both projects enjoyed a grassroots approach and had dedicated project coordinators. However, the more successful project benefited from resources and expertise not available to the less successful project. In addition, the more successful project possessed a more formalized organizational structure for the telemedicine application. A comparison of the two projects leads to a simple conclusion. Telemedicine programmes are positioned within larger health organizations and do not operate in a vacuum. It is crucial that the organization in which it is intended to launch telemedicine is examined carefully first. Each organization operates within a larger environment, which is often constrained by fiscal, geographical and personnel factors. All these will affect the introduction of telemedicine.

The Study of Motor Winding Testing System for Inter-Turn with 30kV

2013 ◽  
Vol 278-280 ◽  
pp. 831-834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Sun ◽  
Hao Zhou ◽  
Xiang Jiang Lu ◽  
Yong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Field Test ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Real Time Data ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Factory Testing

This paper designed a motor winding testing system, it can do the dielectric withstand voltage test of inter-turn under 30kV.The system can communicate effectively between PC and machine, by using the PC's powerful capacity of process data and PLC's better stability and the Labview's convenient UI. So the system has real-time data collection, preservation, analysis and other characteristics. This system is able to achieve factory testing and type testing of the motor windings facilitating. Various performance indicators were stable and reliable by field test during a long time.

scholarly journals A New Approach of Smart Mobility for Heavy Goods Vehicles in Casablanca

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Mouhcine Maaroufi ◽  
Laila Stour ◽  
Ali Agoumi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Smart Mobility ◽  
Heavy Goods Vehicles

Managing mobility, both of people and goods, in cities is a thorny issue. The travel needs of urban populations are increasing and put pressure on transport infrastructure. The Moroccan cities are no exception and will struggle, in the short term, to respond to the challenges of the acceleration of the phenomenon of urbanization and the increase in demand for mobility. This will inevitably prevent them from turning into smart cities. The term smart certainly alludes to better use of technologies, but smart mobility is also defined as “a set of coordinated actions intended to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and environmental sustainability of cities” [1]. The term mobility highlights the preponderance of humans over infrastructure and vehicles. Faced with traffic congestion, the solutions currently adopted which consist of fitting out and widening the infrastructures, only encourage more trips and report the problem with more critical consequences. It is true that beyond a certain density of traffic, even Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are not useful. The concept of dynamic lane management or Advanced Traffic Management (ATM) opens up new perspectives. Its objective is to manage and optimize road traffic in a variable manner, in space and in time. This article is a summary of the development of a road infrastructure dedicated to Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), the first of its kind in Morocco. It aims to avoid the discomfort caused by trucks in the urban road network of the city of Casablanca. This research work is an opportunity to reflect on the introduction of ITS and ATM to ensure optimal use of existing infrastructure before embarking on heavy and irreversible infrastructure projects.

scholarly journals Implementasi Kebijakan Pemerintah Kota Makassar mengenai Pemberian Insentif kepada Ketua RT dan RW

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
St .Sukmawati. S ◽  
Roslina Alam
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Municipal Government ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Government Program ◽  
Data Collection Technique

Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas pemberian insentif RT dan RW yang diukur pada sembilan indikator kinerja yang semuanya terkait dengan aplikasi program Pemkot Makassar. Tehnik pengumpulan data studi lapang ini terdiri dari observasi, wawancara serta dokumentasi. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kota Makassar tepatnya di Kecamatan Rappocini dengan 11 Kelurahan sebagai obyek penelitian yang akan dikaji. Pendekatan peneltian ini menggunakan analisis kualitatif dengan tipe deskriptif yang tujuannya untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai fenomena yang terjadi. Dampak yang diharapkan dari perwali Kota makassar No 3 tahun 2016 tentang pemberian insentif kepada RT dan RW sekota Makassar khususnya Kecamatan Rappocini adalah penerapan pelayanan yang mampu bersinergi secara positif antara masyarakat dengan aparatur pemerintah terkecil RT/RW dan pemberian insentif bagi RT/RW sesuai dengan kebijakan yang ada. Kata Kunci : Kebijakan Pemerintah, Pemberian Insentif, Ketua RT/RW Abstract The purpose of this study was to find out the effectiveness of RT and RW incentives as measured on nine performance indicators, all of which are related to the application of the Makassar Municipal Government program. This field study data collection technique consists of observation, interview and documentation. The methods of data collection in this study are interviews, and documentation. This research was conducted in makassar city precisely in Rappocini sub-district with 11 villages as the object of research to be studied. This research approach uses qualitative analysis with descriptive type whose purpose is to provide an overview of the phenomenon that occurs. The expected impact of makassar City Trust No. 3 of 2016 on providing incentives to RT and RW in Makassar, especially Rappocini Subdistrict, is the implementation of services that are able to synergize positively between the community with the smallest government apparatus RT / RW and provide incentives for RT / RW in accordance with existing policies. Keywords: Government Policy, Incentivizing, Chairman of RT/RW.

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