scholarly journals Exploring the Governance and Fairness in the Milk Value Chain: A Case Study in Vietnam

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 884
Author(s):  
Viet Hoang ◽  
An Nguyen ◽  
Carmen Hubbard ◽  
Khanh-Duy Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Relational Model ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Policies And Measures ◽  
Regulatory Interventions ◽  
Governance Models ◽  
Milk Value Chain

Governance and fairness in the food value chain have gained considerable attention from both policymakers and scholars, especially in developing countries. This study analysed the milk value chain, exploring its governance and fairness, and assessed the regulatory interventions across the milk value chain in Vietnam using a qualitative framework and the global value chain governance model. The results show that Vietnam’s milk production and dairy market have developed notably since the reforms. The value chain is structured according to three governance models, i.e., relational, captive, and hierarchy models. Vietnam’s milk value chain has progressed through three building phases, expanding in breadth, and undergoing in-depth development, and the governance models have adjusted accordingly. However, Vietnamese dairy farms have been exposed to a low level of fairness across the supply chain. Although dairy farmers in the relational model may benefit from more power and fairness in the short term, farmers in the captive model may gain benefits and potential fairness in the long term. Vietnam has diverse regulatory interventions to enhance farmers’ fairness and welfare, and the results are notable. However, not all farmers have benefitted from these policies, and measures regarding fairness and welfare should be diverse, gradual, and inclusive.

scholarly journals The Responsibility Principles in The Framework of Good Corporate Governance of The Social Welfare Institution in The Special Region of Yogyakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-73
Author(s):  
Sugiyanto Sugiyanto ◽  
Heru Kurnianto Tjahjono ◽  
Arief Hartono ◽  
Lathiful Khuluq
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
The Social ◽  
Governance Models ◽  
Welfare Institution ◽  
Special Region ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

This research of responsibility in the framework of good corporate governance aims to know the responsibility principles in the framework of good corporate governance and governance model of social welfare institution (LKS) in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). This type of study is a case study. The type of research conducted is descriptive qualitative, that is the researchers give an idea about the responsibility principles in the framework of good corporate governance of social welfare institution in DIY. The result of the research shows that there are fie responsibility principles which happened to social welfare institution in DIY and there are fie governance models of social welfare institution in DIY. Although the study was conducted for 8 years, this study still has weaknesses. It is advisable for further research to analyze thecorrelation between indicators of good corporate governance. The implications of the research are used as a reflection for policymakers, managers of LKS and donors.

Not all hubs are made equal: A case study of airport governance in Europe

2021 ◽  
pp. 096977642199872
Author(s):  
Jens Hundevad Bloch ◽  
Krzysztof Janko ◽  
Thomas Thessen ◽  
Ole B Jensen ◽  
Claus Lassen
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Great Degree ◽  
Linear Process ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Airport Capacity ◽  
Governance Models ◽  
Hub Airport

The entire aviation industry was severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving airplanes stranded and airports empty of the usual hustle. While the full consequences of this crisis are yet unknown, it only adds fuel to the ongoing debates about the future of the aviation sector, including airport capacity and environmental challenges facing many hub airports around Europe. While conventional aviation research describes the development of hub airports as a function of varying geo-economic variables, this research sheds light on the societal underpinnings of the makings of hub airports. From an airport governance perspective, a case study of four European hub airports, representing both expanding and struggling hubs, was conducted. Based on interviews with 31 airport stakeholders from four different countries (i.e. Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands and Switzerland) as well as a review of strategic and policy documents, the authors argue that the development of hub airports and their corresponding governance models is a non-linear process, informed to a great degree by societal and discursive factors. The authors conclude that developing and sustaining a well-functioning hub airport that supports regional development necessitates an active stance from local, regional and national authorities. A clear and strategic governance model is needed, one that is not limited to ownership and regulation questions, but one that guarantees a wide-ranging consensus among airport stakeholders. Finally, the paper provides a perspective on future potentials and challenges facing European hub airports.

scholarly journals Promoting Psychological Flexibility by Practicing Flexibly: The Therapist as Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Jill Bresler
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Relational Model ◽  
Secure Attachment ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Psychoanalytic Treatment ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Thought Patterns

<p>In this discussion of Dr. Robert Cohen&rsquo;s (2016) case study of his client Daniel, several integrative shifts over the course of the long-term, psychoanalytic treatment are noted. Initially, a shift from a traditional psychoanalytic model to a relational model was initiated in order to respond to Daniel's lack of responsiveness to a therapy focused on transference interpretation; and later a shift to employing strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT; &nbsp;Hayes, Strosahl, &amp; Wilson, 2012) was implemented in order to address ruminative thought patterns and accompanying social inhibition. The therapist describes his own process of exploring options flexibly, allowing the reader a rare view into this clinical decision-making process. The treatment as a whole is conceptualized as fostering both mentalization and mindfulness skills in the context of the secure attachment that an intensive treatment tends to &nbsp;foster. The possibility that a shift to ACT provided a bridge to a termination process is discussed.</p>

scholarly journals Increasing Energy and Material Consumption Efficiency by Application of Material and Energy Flow Cost Accounting System (Case Study: Turbine Blade Production)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4832
Author(s):  
Asghar Hakimi ◽  
Zahra Abedi ◽  
Fatemeh Dadashian
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Energy Flow ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Planning Horizon ◽  
Cost Accounting ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Engineering Economics ◽  
Cost Accounting System

It is often difficult to extract data on material and energy wastes and related costs in the value chain of manufacturing products. Many organizations are not fully aware of the actual costs of material and energy wastes. For this purpose, advanced costing methods should be used. For this case study, we used material and energy flow cost accounting (MEFCA) to determine material costs, losses, and waste management in the manufacturing of turbine blades at the Iran Power Plant Company. Using the extracted data, the manufacturing costs of turbine blades were studied. The conventional method of turbine blades production is the machining method, which produces a significant amount of material and energy waste. By studying different methods, we found that there is an alternative method called forging, which reduces losses and costs. Finally, the costs of the two methods were compared. Engineering economics techniques were also used to compare the two methods on a long-term planning horizon.

Caregivers' Perceptions of Speech-Language Pathologist Talk About Child Language and Literacy Disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2049-2067
Author(s):  
Karmen L. Porter ◽  
Janna B. Oetting ◽  
Loretta Pecchioni
Keyword(s):  
Language And Literacy ◽  
Collective Case Study ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Therapy Goals ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Types Of Information

Purpose This study examined caregiver perceptions of their child's language and literacy disorder as influenced by communications with their speech-language pathologist. Method The participants were 12 caregivers of 10 school-aged children with language and literacy disorders. Employing qualitative methods, a collective case study approach was utilized in which the caregiver(s) of each child represented one case. The data came from semistructured interviews, codes emerged directly from the caregivers' responses during the interviews, and multiple coding passes using ATLAS.ti software were made until themes were evident. These themes were then further validated by conducting clinical file reviews and follow-up interviews with the caregivers. Results Caregivers' comments focused on the types of information received or not received, as well as the clarity of the information. This included information regarding their child's diagnosis, the long-term consequences of their child's disorder, and the connection between language and reading. Although caregivers were adept at describing their child's difficulties and therapy goals/objectives, their comments indicated that they struggled to understand their child's disorder in a way that was meaningful to them and their child. Conclusions The findings showed the value caregivers place on receiving clear and timely diagnostic information, as well as the complexity associated with caregivers' understanding of language and literacy disorders. The findings are discussed in terms of changes that could be made in clinical practice to better support children with language and literacy disorders and their families.

Motivating Growth in Low-tech Manufacturing Industries

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi HERTZ
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Manufacturing Plants ◽  
Footwear Industry ◽  
Technological Platform ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
Developed World ◽  
Depth Interviews

Intensive manual labor enterprises in the developed world face challenges competing with products imported from countries where manufacturing costs are low. This reduces the volume of domestic production and leads to rapid loss of knowledge and experience in production processes. This study focuses on the Israeli footwear industry as a case study. Qualitative methodologies were applied, including in-depth interviews and field observations. A literature review on previous research, and contemporary trends was conducted. The field research examines challenges along the value chain in small factories. It finds that mass production paradigms impose a decentralized process between designers and manufacturers and therefore do not leverage local potential into a sustainable competitive advantage for small factories. The proposed solution is a digital and technological platform for small manufacturing plants. The platform mediates and designs the connections between production, technology, and design and enables the creation of a joint R&D system.

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