scholarly journals Retrospective Mexican model of research managing: challenges and perspectives

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-24
Author(s):  
Abraham Escobedo-Moratilla ◽  
Ariel Vázquez-Elorza
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
General Context ◽  
New Model ◽  
National System ◽  
Innovative Model ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Access To Knowledge ◽  
United States Mexico

In this article, we analyze a general context of the science and technology budget in Mexico and the description of this innovative model which has several challenges and opportunities for the development of the country. In the last decades, Mexican United States (Mexico) had been increased the expenditure in science and technology, however since 2016 due to several factors, this expenditure was modified, and the trend changed. One of the goals of the last administration was to begin the operation of new colaborative reforcement in Research Centers system and beginning of a new model denominates Research Consortiums of Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT, for its acronym in Spanish), however, in recent years there have been changes and rearrangements of this system in order to adjust and reorient actions. Furthermore, It is also important to highlight that the current publication of the regulations of the National System of Researchers include incentives to take into account activities in favor of universal access to knowledge and the strengthening of scientific vocations.

Convective Storms and the Insurance Industry: Challenges and Opportunities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten D. Orwig
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Tropical Cyclones ◽  
Insurance Industry ◽  
Property Values ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
The United States ◽  
Building Code ◽  
Convective Storms ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Insured Loss

Convective storms affect countries worldwide, with billions in losses and dozens of fatalities every year. They are now the key insured loss driver in the United States, even after considering the losses sustained by tropical cyclones in 2017. Since 2008, total insured losses from convective storms have exceeded $10 billion per year. Additionally, these losses continue to increase year over year. Key loss drivers include increased population, buildings, vehicles, and property values. However, other loss drivers relate to construction materials and practices, as well as building code adoption and enforcement. The increasing loss trends pose a number of challenges for the insurance industry and broader society. These challenges are discussed, and some recommendations are presented.

What is Happening in the United States? How Social Classes Influence the Political Life of the Country and its Health and Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
pp. 002073142199484
Author(s):  
Vicente Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United States ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
The United States ◽  
Political Context ◽  
Political Life ◽  
The Political ◽  
Race And Gender

This article analyses the political changes that have been occurring in the United States (including the elections for the presidency of the country) and their consequences for the health and quality of life of the population. A major thesis of this article is that there is a need to analyse, besides race and gender, other categories of power - such as social class - in order to understand what happens in the country. While the class structure of the United States is similar to that of major Western European countries, the political context is very different. The U.S. political context has resulted in the very limited power of its working class, which explains the scarcity of labor, political and social rights in the country, such as universal access to health care.

Midwifery leadership, advocacy and action to improve maternal health in PNG

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Hall ◽  
J Kep ◽  
J Brown ◽  
J Pyakalyia ◽  
R King ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Health ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low Middle Income Countries ◽  
Innovative Model

Abstract Background The SDG target for maternal mortality is less than 70 per 100,000 live births; in Papua New Guinea, it is estimated to be 145. PNG will require significant resources and strong leadership to meet the 2030 target. The PNG Midwifery Leadership Buddy Program (Buddy Program), funded and coordinated by Rotary, offers an innovative model to improve maternal health, which may be transferable to other low-middle-income countries. Objectives The Buddy Program aims to build midwifery leadership resulting in improved outcomes in PNG. As partners, midwives from PNG and Australia undertake leadership training in Port Moresby and enter a reciprocal peer support relationship. Over 12 months, they support each other in their professional roles and progress a quality improvement project. Results Three cohorts of midwives (18 from each country), have participated in the leadership training and the first group has completed 12 months of peer support. Participants have reported increased confidence for leadership, action and advocacy. There has been some communication challenges and variation in expectations, predominately due to cultural differences. The Buddy Program has resulted in a number of tangible projects including the introduction of family planning education at a local school and University, introduction of respectful care in pregnancy charter and increased surveillance and treatment of pregnant women with anaemia. Interestingly, a number of participants have continued to support each other beyond the initial 12-month commitment. Conclusions Supportive partnerships that grow midwifery leadership hold significant potential to increase the quality of maternity care and reduce preventable maternal deaths in low-middle-income countries. Key messages Midwifery leadership plays a vital role in addressing the SDG targets for maternal health. The Buddy Program offers an innovative model to progress the agenda for universal access to quality maternity care.

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