scholarly journals Mind the Gap: The Potential Transformative Capacity of Social Innovation

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 4465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Dias ◽  
Maria Partidário
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Systemic Thinking ◽  
Transformative Capacity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Transformative Impact

This paper aims to contribute to the understanding of the potential of Social Innovation (SI) for social transformation. Being a popular concept, SI has been discussed for decades, increasingly recognized for its complexity. A systematic review of the literature on SI was undertaken to understand the state-of-the-art, the evolution of the concept and its core underpinnings in order to meet the research aim of this paper. The literature is relatively broad in relation to general characteristics of SI and contexts where it is happening, but the use of the ‘social innovation’ term often reveals semantic problems, generating multiple, interchangeable and mixed understandings. In this paper, we identify and discuss two ways of using SI in the literature: (i) one that favours the materialization of SI, as something tangible that can be observed, measured and systematically analysed; we called this a cartesian approach; and (ii) another that uses systemic thinking focussing on successful factors of SI to enhance its transformative capacity in existing system(s) through change in routines, resources, and beliefs; we called this a disruptive approach. While still emerging in SI literature the academic discussion about SI dynamics and its transformative capacity is increasingly addressed by scholars. We conclude the paper by arguing that more transformative-driven and systemic SI may enhance its potential to lead change, while it only creates transformation when it scales-up or out, and when it has durability and transformative impact.

scholarly journals Um panorama do tema da inovação social nos três setores: uma pesquisa nos estudos das universidades gaúchas

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1571-1590
Author(s):  
Manuela Rosing Agostini ◽  
Cássia Morás ◽  
Monalise D'Agostini ◽  
Laura Vitória Alves Carra
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Social

Purpose – The Social Innovation (SI) theme is still considered new, however, in the last decades it has been treated with more importance, gaining prominence in the academic environment, and it has become an object of analysis in several researches. Thus, this paper aims to analyze the evolution of the SI theme in the academic scope of gaucho universities.Design/methodology/approach – The research has a theoretical-empirical nature, a qualitative and quantitative approach. It establishes a systematic review on SI, analyzes the objectives and results of a sample of 76 dissertations and theses produced in Rio Grande do Sul universities, through a systematic review of the literature with meta-analysis.Findings – After analyzing the data, we observed that the topic has become more widely addressed in recent years, however, there is still no single concept. It was identified that it is being used to address the most different issues related to innovations that modify a social relationship, being applied in the most different sectors or in an intersectoral way.Originality/value (mandatory) – The paper presents an overview of the research and a framework with the characteristics present in the SI initiatives in the five sectors, presenting suggestions for future studies. Demonstrate that the concept of SI will be increasingly used because it is an important theme in the construction of a transformation of local realities, either by generating income, by seeking improvements in the quality of life or by new ways of thinking about global sustainability.

Conceptualization and Measurement of Individual Situation Awareness (SA) in Expert Populations across Operational Domains: a systematic review of the literature with a practical purpose on our minds

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 1093-1097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luís Meireles ◽  
Luís Alves ◽  
José Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Situation Awareness ◽  
Practical Purpose ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
The State ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Inclusion Criteria

From the time when the first formal SA theories were introduced (Endsley 1995; Smith & Hancock, 1995), an underlying ontological debate concerning the nature of human perception and cognition became evident. Indeed, despite more than two decades have passed since their publication, SA epistemological status and methodology are still object of dispute. For that reason, and bearing in mind the ultimate practice-oriented goal of developing/adapting SA measurement methods for elite soccer, a systematic review of the literature was performed regarding the definition and the methods used for SA measurement in expert populations. Fifty-four studies (N=54) met the established inclusion criteria and revealed important differences concerning SA definition and assessment across different operational domains. The results are discussed regarding both the state of the art of SA literature and the adaption/development of SA assessment methods for elite soccer.

scholarly journals The Business of Business Schools

2021 ◽  
pp. 67-80
Author(s):  
Paola Regazoni Torquato ◽  
Fernando Oliveira de Araujo
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
National Level ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
The State ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Strategic Performance ◽  
Management Processes

This article seeks to compare the deliveries promised by the main Business Schools with those expected by the students, in order to improve the administrative processes in use by the Institutions. This is a systematic review of the literature, accompanied by exploratory empirical research, which describes the state of the art and the potential for innovation in relation to the management processes of business schools in relation to market expectation. Five attributes relevant to the success of business schools were identified, namely: provision of managerial learning; organizational flexibility; strategic performance measure; impact and outcome. this is an unprecedented study, at the national level, aimed at improving the management processes of the Business Schools of Rio de Janeiro. The results are limited to the case under study.

PLANEJAMENTO FAMILIAR COMO ASSUNTO DE MULHER!? PERFIL DE GÊNERO NA PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA NO BRASIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 221-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniella De Paula Chiesa ◽  
Mário Antônio Sanches ◽  
Daiane Priscila Simão-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
The State ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Subject

O estudo do Planejamento familiar, no contexto da bioética, abre-se para diversas perspectivas, entre elas a valorização dos seus diferentes atores. Situado neste contexto o artigo tem como objetivo identificar o perfil de gênero na produção científica sobre Planejamento Familiar no Brasil, entre 2000 e 2014, assim como a área de formação e especialização dos autores. Foram utilizadas metodologias que permitiram mapear o estado da arte do tema estudado, a partir de uma revisão da literatura. O resultado da pesquisa identifica que a produção científica sobre Planejamento Familiar no Brasil se compõe de perfil destacadamente feminino (71,76%). Dos 73 artigos analisados, 42 (57,53%) o foco do tema está direcionado à mulher assim como evidencia-se a área de ciências da saúde com maior concentração das publicações do tema.  Este aspecto da pesquisa abre para uma realidade complexa onde se buscam criticamente as razões para a pesquisa em Planejamento Familiar ter ênfase na mulher e ser um tema de relevância nas ciências da saúde.Palavras-chave: Produção científica, Planejamento Familiar, Gênero.  ABSTRACT: The study of Family Planning, in the context of bioethics, opens to diverse perspectives, among them the appreciation of their different agents. Situated in this context the article aims to identify the profile of gender in scientific literature on Family Planning in Brazil, between 2000 and 2014, as well as the area of training and specialization of the authors. Methodologies were used which allowed to map the State of the art of the subject studied, from a review of the literature. The results found identify that the scientific production on Family Planning in Brazil is formed with a outstandingly female profile (71,76%). Of the 73 articles examined, 42 (57.53%) the focus of the topic is directed to women as well as showing the health sciences area with highest concentration of publications. This aspect of the research opens to a complex reality where we seek critically the reasons for Research in Family Planning have emphasis on woman and be a topic of relevance in health sciences.Keywords: Scientific Production, Family Planning, Gender.

Proteomics of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 1276-1287
Author(s):  
Brigida Anna Maiorano ◽  
Giovanni Schinzari ◽  
Sabrina Chiloiro ◽  
Felicia Visconti ◽  
Domenico Milardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Prognostic Markers ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Therapeutic Targets ◽  
The State ◽  
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Rare Tumors ◽  
Personalized Approach ◽  
Future Management

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) are rare tumors having usually an indolent behavior, but sometimes with unpredictable aggressiveness. PanNETs are more often non-functioning (NF), unable to produce functioning hormones, while 10-30% present as functioning (F) - PanNETs, such as insulinomas , gastrinomas , and other rare tumors. Diagnostic and prognostic markers, but also new therapeutic targets, are still lacking. Proteomics techniques represent therefore promising approaches for the future management of PanNETs. We conducted a systematic review to summarize the state of the art of proteomics in PanNETs. A total of 9 studies were included, focusing both on NF- and F-PanNETs. Indeed, proteomics is useful for the diagnosis, the prognosis and the detection of therapeutic targets. However, further studies are required. It is also warranted to standardize the analysis methods and the collection techniques, in order to validate proteins with a relevance in the personalized approach to PanNETs management.

scholarly journals Racism, Interculturality, and Public Policies: An Analysis of the Literature on Migration and the School System in Chile, Argentina, and Spain

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402098852
Author(s):  
David Martínez Rojas ◽  
Wilson Muñoz Henríquez ◽  
Carlos Mondaca Rojas
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Services ◽  
School System ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Intercultural Education ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Social ◽  
Common Response ◽  
Proper Response

In the last decades, Chile has become a receiving society of migrants, and this has overtaxed the social services in this country, among them the school system. According to the literature, the issue is that migration has not been addressed with a proper response from public policies. This article aims to examine recommendations for the development of these policies. To undertake this task, we have conducted a systematic review of the literature on this issue in Chile, Argentina, and Spain (1990–2018). The three cases show the presence of discrimination and racism, with a common response taking the form of intercultural education. In terms of differences, only in Spain there is a consolidated body of research and public policies that focus on migration. That said, although the policies are more robust in Spain, several studies critically assess them. Hence, this country is a good example to know what to do and what to avoid. That information is exactly what is needed in countries like Chile where migration has become pressing issue that demands a proper response.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Recommender Systems and Their Applications in Cybersecurity

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (15) ◽  
pp. 5248
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Pawlicka ◽  
Marek Pawlicki ◽  
Rafał Kozik ◽  
Ryszard S. Choraś
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Recommender Systems ◽  
Recommender System ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Comprehensive Survey ◽  
Security Concerns ◽  
Valuable Role

This paper discusses the valuable role recommender systems may play in cybersecurity. First, a comprehensive presentation of recommender system types is presented, as well as their advantages and disadvantages, possible applications and security concerns. Then, the paper collects and presents the state of the art concerning the use of recommender systems in cybersecurity; both the existing solutions and future ideas are presented. The contribution of this paper is two-fold: to date, to the best of our knowledge, there has been no work collecting the applications of recommenders for cybersecurity. Moreover, this paper attempts to complete a comprehensive survey of recommender types, after noticing that other works usually mention two–three types at once and neglect the others.

Automated Anthropometric Measuring Devices for Use in Mass-Screening

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (38) ◽  
pp. 719-722
Author(s):  
William F. Moroney
Keyword(s):  
Mass Screening ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
The State ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Measuring Devices ◽  
Measurement Devices ◽  
Electro Magnetic

The purpose of this paper is to describe the state of the art in anthropometric measuring devices used for mass screening. In addition, technologies which could be used for automated mass screening are identified and described. A review of the literature identified only two operational anthropometric measurement devices currently used for mass screening. A variety of potentially applicable measurement techniques including acoustic, light, electro-magnetic, potentiometric/electro-optical (including digitizing arms) technologies were identified and described. Data describing the capabilities and limitations of these systems are also provided.

scholarly journals Novice Programming Environments

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Good
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Programming Environments ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Novice Programming ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Looking Glass

In 2011, the author published an article that looked at the state of the art in novice programming environments. At the time, there had been an increase in the number of programming environments that were freely available for use by novice programmers, particularly children and young people. What was interesting was that they offered a relatively sophisticated set of development and support features within motivating and engaging environments, where programming could be seen as a means to a creative end, rather than an end in itself. Furthermore, these environments incorporated support for the social and collaborative aspects of learning. The article considered five environments—Scratch, Alice, Looking Glass, Greenfoot, and Flip—examining their characteristics and investigating the opportunities they might offer to educators and learners alike. It also considered the broader implications of such environments for both teaching and research. In this chapter, the author revisits the same five environments, looking at how they have changed in the intervening years. She considers their evolution in relation to changes in the field more broadly (e.g., an increased focus on “programming for all”) and reflects on the implications for teaching, as well as research and further development.

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