The Angler in the Environment: Social, Economic, Biological, and Ethical Dimensions

2011 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Fish Stocks ◽  
Catch And Release ◽  
Practice Behaviors ◽  
Negative Impacts

<i>Abstract</i> .—Recreational fishing is popular worldwide. However, the potential negative impacts of this leisure activity can influence the sustainability of targeted fish stocks. Although management strategies are frequently used to control the actions of anglers, participants themselves must ultimately be confident that changes in their behavior will lead to the conservation of recreational fish stocks before regulations are followed and best practices adopted. Directly involving recreational anglers in research used to quantify the value of best practices, such as in the case of catch and release, can help reinforce the notion among anglers that best practice behaviors facilitate conservation and sustainable exploitation. Using the framework of citizen science and the principles of experiential education (immersion, involvement, ownership, and legacy), we present a case study whereby recreational anglers were directly involved in research that tested how attributes of catch-and-release fishing for bonefish <i>Albula </i> spp. can influence the postrelease survival. By accompanying anglers to the shallow flats and actively involving them in hands-on research aimed at addressing relevant behaviors in the context of catch and release, such programs can promote an increased awareness and sense of personal ownership over the research question and the conservation benefits that it intends to facilitate. With data generated through direct involvement, the participation of recreational anglers in our research culminated in the development of a best practices brochure about catch and release for bonefish. It is our experience that research programs involving recreational anglers need to be well conceived and structured so as to adequately balance the quality of the experience for the participants with the need for generating quality data. Welldesigned “research angler” programs as a form of tourism or even ecotourism could help scientists not only to enhance their ability to conduct fisheries research, but also to broaden the impacts of their research program and the speed at which best practices are adopted.

scholarly journals Management Strategies for Improving the Functionality of Tertiary Education in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Romina Ifeoma Asiyai ◽  
Patience Okoro
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategy ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Alpha Level

This study investigates management strategies for improving the functionality of tertiary education in Nigeria. One research question was asked and answered and three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 alpha level. The sample of the study comprised 900 respondents selected through the simple random sampling technique from six tertiary institutions in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria. The questionnaire was the instrument for collection of data from the respondents. Descriptive statistics in the forms of mean and standard deviation were used to answer the only research question. The three hypotheses were tested using one way analysis of variance. The results obtained showed that improved funding, monitoring and adoption of best practice in service delivery would help to improve the functionality of tertiary education in Delta and Edo States. Staffs of University, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education did not differ significantly in their mean perception scores for any of the identified management strategy for improving the functionality of tertiary education. The study recommended that governments of Delta and Edo States should give adequate priority to tertiary education by ensuring that enough fund is allocated and disbursed to the institutions for proper management of affairs and improved functionality.

scholarly journals The Observational Instrument of Best Practices: An Observational Instrument to Measure Best Practice Behaviors in University Teachers

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
África Borges ◽  
Elena Rodríguez-Naveiras ◽  
Matilde Díaz ◽  
Marta Domínguez ◽  
Teresa González de la Fé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Practice Behaviors

scholarly journals Investigating prototyping approaches of Ghanaian novice designers

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Deininger ◽  
Shanna R. Daly ◽  
Kathleen H. Sienko ◽  
Jennifer C. Lee ◽  
Elsie Effah Kaufmann
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Middle Income Country ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Practice Behaviors ◽  
Front End ◽  
Novice Designers ◽  
Upper Level

Increasingly, products are designed for global markets, yet studies of design practices primarily investigate designers from high-income countries. Specifically, the use of prototypes during design is likely affected by the background of the designer and the environment in which they are designing. To broaden our understanding of the extent to which prototyping best practices are used beyond Western designers, in this study, we conducted interviews with novice designers from Ghana, a middle-income country (MIC), to examine how Ghanaian novice designers (upper-level undergraduate students) used prototypes throughout their design courses. We compared the reported use of prototypes to best practice behaviors and analyzed the types of prototypes used. We found evidence that these Ghanaian novice designers used some critical prototyping best practice behaviors, while other behaviors were underutilized, specifically during the front-end phases of design and for the purpose of engaging with stakeholders. Additionally, virtual models dominated their prototyping choices. We discuss likely reasons for these trends based on participants’ design experiences and design contexts.

scholarly journals Best practices in road transport: An exploratory study

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mar Fernández Vázquez-Noguerol ◽  
Iván González-Boubeta ◽  
Pablo Domínguez-Caamaño ◽  
J. Carlos Prado-Prado
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Search Filters ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Simple Search

Purpose: Road transport aspects are becoming increasingly important due to their high impact on economic, environmental and social sustainability. Considering the triple bottom line approach, best practices play a fundamental role within organisations. The purpose of this paper is to analyse several sustainable initiatives in road transport adopted by companies.Design/methodology/approach: The findings were developed and evaluated based on empirical data captured through a survey of 98 professionals involved in logistics and transport activities. Additionally, key literature on transport initiatives was reviewed to supplement the framework for the implementation of best practices in road transport.Findings: The exploratory study shows the importance of each best practice and determines the level of implementation of each initiative, comparing the results among different dealers (retailers, wholesalers, carriers and manufacturers), type of transport fleet and companies’ revenues.Research limitations/implications: The sample of 98 companies was based on simple search filters and the group is not wholly representative of all sectors. Respondents were mainly managers from Spain involved in logistics and transport activities. Surveyed companies included manufacturing, retailers, wholesalers and third-party logistics providers.Practical implications: The most common best practices in road transport are identified, including initiatives related to: efficiency, reusability, safety, optimization, emissions, waste and recycling. Initiatives that influence road transport are ranked by their degree of implementation in the companies analysed. Social implications: Implementation of some of these best practices may help lessen negative impacts of road transport on society and the environment.Originality/value: The study results indicate which practices are most frequently used and their level of implementation depending on companies’ roles in the supply chain, revenues and types of transport fleet. By implementing the proposed best practices, companies will adopt sustainable behaviors to improve their transport performance.

scholarly journals Best Practices in Clinical Decision Support

2010 ◽  
Vol 01 (03) ◽  
pp. 331-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shobha Phansalkar ◽  
Meryl Bloomrosen ◽  
Robert Jenders ◽  
Anne Bobb ◽  
John Halamka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Clinical Decision Support ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Organizational Challenges ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
Effective Decision Support

Summary Background: Evidence demonstrates that clinical decision support (CDS) is a powerful tool for improving healthcare quality and ensuring patient safety. However, implementing and maintaining effective decision support interventions presents multiple technical and organizational challenges. Purpose: To identify best practices for CDS, using the domain of preventive care reminders as an example. Methods: We assembled a panel of experts in CDS and held a series of facilitated online and in-person discussions. We analyzed the results of these discussions using a grounded theory method to elicit themes and best practices. Results: Eight best practice themes were identified as important: deliver CDS in the most appropriate ways, develop effective governance structures, consider use of incentives, be aware of workflow, keep content current, monitor and evaluate impact, maintain high quality data, and consider sharing content. Keys themes within each of these areas were also described. Conclusion: Successful implementation of CDS requires consideration of both technical and socio-technical factors. The themes identified in this study provide guidance on crucial factors that need consideration when CDS is implemented across healthcare settings. These best practice themes may be useful for developers, implementers, and users of decision support.

scholarly journals Rationale for American Society of Retina Specialists Best Practice Recommendations for Conducting Vitreoretinal Surgery During the Coronavirus Disease-19 Era

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 420-429
Author(s):  
Daniel L. Chao ◽  
Jayanth Sridhar ◽  
Ajay E. Kuriyan ◽  
Theodore Leng ◽  
Brad P. Barnett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Vitreoretinal Surgery ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Ocular Manifestations ◽  
American Society

Purpose: This review details the rationale behind recommendations recently published by the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and outlines best practices for safety of vitreoretinal surgeons and staff while performing vitreoretinal surgery during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: The Committee for ASRS Best Practices for Retinal Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic reviewed existing evidence and information on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission and risk factors during vitreoretinal surgery. Recommendations were based on best available published data, cumulative clinical experiences, and recommendations and policies from other organizations. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach was used to assess the strength of recommendations and confidence in the evidence. These serve as interim recommendations that will be routinely updated given the current gaps of knowledge and lack of high-quality data on this evolving subject. Results: Relevant existing literature related to methods of transmission and ocular manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 are summarized. The data and clinical experiences driving recommendations for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative surgical considerations and anesthesia choice as well as considerations for intravitreal injections are provided. Conclusions: Recommendations are provided with the goal of protecting vitreoretinal surgeons and associated personnel from exposure to SARS-CoV-2 during interventional vitreoretinal procedures. This is a rapidly evolving topic with numerous remaining gaps in our current knowledge. As such, recommendations will evolve and the present article is intended to serve as a foundation for continued dialogue on best practices.

Concepts and Practices for Improving Nitrogen Management for Vegetables

1992 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
George J. Hochmuth
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
N Fertilization ◽  
Nitrogen Management ◽  
Land Grant ◽  
Land Grant Universities ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
N Management

Efficient N management practices usually involve many potential strategies, but always involve choosing the correct amount of N and the coupling of N management to efficient water management. Nitrogen management strategies are integral parts of improved production practices recommended by land-grant universities such as the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Univ. of Florida. This paper, which draws heavily on research and experience in Florida, outlines the concepts and technologies for managing vegetable N fertilization to minimize negative impacts on the environment.

scholarly journals Fluctuating Asymmetry and Developmental Instability, a Guide to Best Practice

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
John H. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Error ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Environmental Stress ◽  
Fluctuating Asymmetry ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Developmental Instability ◽  
The Past ◽  
Size Scaling ◽  
Research Designs

Best practices in studies of developmental instability, as measured by fluctuating asymmetry, have developed over the past 60 years. Unfortunately, they are haphazardly applied in many of the papers submitted for review. Most often, research designs suffer from lack of randomization, inadequate replication, poor attention to size scaling, lack of attention to measurement error, and unrecognized mixtures of additive and multiplicative errors. Here, I summarize a set of best practices, especially in studies that examine the effects of environmental stress on fluctuating asymmetry.

Leadership and school self-evaluation in Irish-medium immersion: A roadmap for success

2021 ◽  
pp. 174114322110152
Author(s):  
TJ Ó Ceallaigh ◽  
Aoife Ní Shéaghdha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Language And Literacy ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Individual Interviews

While research on Irish-medium immersion education (IME) has heralded benefits such as cognitive skills, academic achievement and language and literacy development, many studies have also identified challenges to its successful implementation. Immersion-specific research-validated tools can help school leaders navigate the school self-evaluation journey, critically review and evaluate the quality of aspects of their school’s provision and plan for improvement. This paper reports on one theme, leadership, from a larger study, Quality indicators of best practice in Irish-medium immersion (Ó Ceallaigh and Ní Shéaghdha, 2017). Qualitative in nature, the study was guided by the following research question: What are IME educators’ perceptions of best practices in IME?. The study explored 120 IME educators’ perceptions of best practice in IME to inform the development of IME quality indicators. Individual interviews and focus group interviews were utilised to collect data. Data analysis revealed particular themes related to best IME leadership practices. Findings in turn informed the design of an evidence-informed school self-evaluation tool for IME settings. The various functions of the tool will be explored with a particular emphasis on building teaching and leadership capacity in IME through the school self-evaluation process.

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