Community cinemas in urban regeneration: a case study of cinema Úsmev in Košice

23rd International Colloquium on Regional Sciences ◽

10.5817/cz.muni.p210-9610-2020-59 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Barbora Tóthová ◽

Miriam Šebová

Keyword(s):

Mixed Method ◽

Local Community ◽

Community Building ◽

Urban Regeneration ◽

Social Actor ◽

Community Needs ◽

Objective Being ◽

Method Approach

The paper is focused on the role of cinemas in culture-led urban regeneration, their potential in the process of place-making and community building. Existing research has shown that there is a link between social and spatial identities based on small town cinemas and that community needs to be at the centre of the regeneration process for it to be sustainable. The paper follows the debate with its objective being to explore this link using a mixed method approach based on a case study. The case study deals with a local community cinema project located in the centre of Košice, Slovakia. It started the process of cinema restoration in 2015 and reflected the collective aspirations of urban inhabitants for the cinema’s survival. The findings conclude that the cinema is an active social actor and cultural asset in the neighbourhood and contributes to the development of a vital and inclusive community. On the other hand, it opens up the debate on the Slovak Audiovisual policies and cinema situation across Slovak districts as potential for further research.

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Giving voice to the street: a case study of Toronto’s Street Voices magazine

10.32920/ryerson.14643930 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Miranda Feasey

Keyword(s):

Mixed Method ◽

Street Youth ◽

Major Research ◽

Print Medium ◽

Transformative Potential ◽

The Arts ◽

The Impact ◽

Method Approach

This Major Research Paper investigates Street Voices Magazine as an instrument and communications tool to engage and empower street youth in Toronto. The following questions guided my study: What are the ways in which Street Voices Magazine gives voice to the marginalized and silenced? Why is Street Voices Magazine an appropriate medium for connecting with street youth? A mixed-method approach was used to analyze the texts and images in three issues of the magazine to determine the effectiveness of the print medium, what these texts and images suggest about the motivations of the contributors, and whether the magazine meets its objective of serving street youth. The study suggests that the transformative potential of the arts, the role of the magazine in fostering in the contributors the identity of an artist, and the lack of other spaces for expression are significant themes that underpin Street Voices Magazine’s appeal and effectiveness. The study also leads to suggestions for further research, which could improve an understanding of this diverse demographic and confirm the impact of Street Voices Magazine.

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Natural Disasters Management and the Challenge of Governability in Indonesia

Indian Journal of Public Administration ◽

10.1177/0019556119840953 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 65 (3) ◽

pp. 627-645 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

David Efendi ◽

Agustiyara ◽

Husni Amriyanto Putra

Keyword(s):

Civil Society ◽

Natural Disasters ◽

Disaster Management ◽

Community Involvement ◽

Local Community ◽

Community Needs ◽

Major Transformation ◽

The Relationship

Since 1998, Indonesia has experienced a major transformation in the relationship between the rulers and the ruled. State–society relationships were previously subject-object, military-civilian, or superior-inferior. In other words, the state played a central role in all matters, while civil society ‘Muhammadiyah’ was limited to political and social activities. This tended to negatively impact community involvement in prevention and risk-reduction for natural disasters. This paper examines the role of civil society in disaster management in Indonesia. It does so in relation to the particular example of Yogyakarta, a special province where local values traditionally have more inherent authority than government-imposed law. The paper further discusses how there are important lessons for the future to be drawn from a Yogyakarta case study of how the national government has generally failed to build a private–public partnership and state–society relationship to deal with natural disasters based on local community needs.

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Giving voice to the street: a case study of Toronto’s Street Voices magazine

10.32920/ryerson.14643930.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Miranda Feasey

Keyword(s):

Mixed Method ◽

Street Youth ◽

Major Research ◽

Print Medium ◽

Transformative Potential ◽

The Arts ◽

The Impact ◽

Method Approach

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A case study evaluation of a community multidisciplinary team in South East England using a mixed-method approach

British Journal of General Practice ◽

10.3399/bjgp20x711569 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 70 (suppl 1) ◽

pp. bjgp20X711569

Author(s):

Jessica Wyatt Muscat

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Social Care ◽

Free Form ◽

Normalisation Process Theory ◽

Multidisciplinary Teams ◽

Mixed Method Approach ◽

Health And Social Care ◽

Method Approach

BackgroundCommunity multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) represent a model of integrated care comprising health, social care, and the voluntary sector where members work collaboratively to coordinate care for those patients most at risk.AimThe evaluation will answer the question, ‘What are the enablers and what are the restrictors to the embedding of the case study MDT into the routine practice of the health and social care teams involved in the project?’MethodThe MDT was evaluated using a mixed-method approach with normalisation process theory as a methodological tool. Both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered through a questionnaire consisting of the NoMAD survey followed by free-form questions.ResultsThe concepts of the MDT were generally clear, and participants could see the potential benefits of the programme, though this was found to be lower in GPs. Certain professionals, particularly mental health and nursing professionals, found it difficult to integrate the MDT into normal working patterns because of a lack of resources. Participants also felt there was a lack of training for MDT working. A lack of awareness of evidence supporting the programme was shown particularly within management, GP, and nursing roles.ConclusionSpecific recommendations have been made in order to improve the MDT under evaluation. These include adjustments to IT systems and meeting documentation, continued education as to the purpose of the MDT, and the engagement of GPs to enable better buy-in. Recommendations were made to focus the agenda with specialist attendance when necessary, and to expand the MDT remit, particularly in mental health and geriatrics.

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Success Drivers of Urban Haats Selling Craft Products

International Journal of Rural Management ◽

10.1177/0973005220964688 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 097300522096468

Author(s):

Rajesh Gupta ◽

Piyush Kumar Sinha ◽

Akash Sahu ◽

Vandana Sood

Keyword(s):

Mixed Method ◽

Rural Economy ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Role Based ◽

Craft Industry ◽

Set Up ◽

Market Separations ◽

Method Approach

Craft industry is as much the mainstay of the rural economy after agriculture. It provides occupation to a large section of population. However, it is characterised by fragmented individual artisans on one side and dispersed customers on the other. It also suffers from market separations. Urban haats were set up with the objective to present artisans and buyer on one platform and reduce these separations. In this study urban haats have been conceptualised as marketplaces that bring artisans and customers at one place to optimise their respective values. They also serve as a tool for disintermediation and a social distribution initiative and represent a retailing initiative in the inclusive entrepreneurship domain. This study focusses on identifying drivers of success of urban haats. Using a mixed method approach, data was collected from Haat officials and NGO members through personal interviews. The data from artisans and customers was collected through a survey using a structured response format. The study was conducted at 18 haats in 10 states. The study highlights the factors that drive satisfaction of artisans and customers and the role of administrators in making the marketplace a success. Customer consider diversity of the products, quality of the products, behaviour of the salesperson, price parity with other markets, buying experience, parking space and aesthetics of the stalls as major influencing factors for the recommendation of the haats to other customers. Most important attributes of the haats in driving artisan satisfaction were stall allotment system, haat location, advertisements, product promotion and monitoring. It is also found that while the infrastructure is necessary, it is not sufficient in enhancing the performance and sustainability of haats. Administration of these haats plays a defining mediating role. Based on these findings, an approach is proposed for success of urban haats.

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Urban Regeneration: From the Arts `Feel Good' Factor to the Cultural Economy: A Case Study of Hoxton, London

Urban Studies ◽

10.1177/0042098009103854 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 46 (5-6) ◽

pp. 1041-1061 ◽

Cited By ~ 156

Author(s):

Andy C. Pratt

Keyword(s):

Service Sector ◽

Urban Regeneration ◽

Cultural Economy ◽

Cultural Industries ◽

Industrial City ◽

Policy Debates ◽

The Arts ◽

Post Industrial

This paper seeks to examine critically the role of culture in the continued development, or regeneration, of `post-industrial' cities. First, it is critical of instrumental conceptions of culture with regard to urban regeneration. Secondly, it is critical of the adequacy of the conceptual framework of the `post-industrial city' (and the `service sector') as a basis for the understanding and explanation of the rise of cultural industries in cities. The paper is based upon a case study of the transformation of a classic, and in policy debates a seminal, `cultural quarter': Hoxton Square, North London. Hoxton, and many areas like it, are commonly presented as derelict parts of cities which many claim have, through a magical injection of culture, been transformed into dynamic destinations. The paper suggests a more complex and multifaceted causality based upon a robust concept of the cultural industries as industry rather than as consumption.

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A Mixed Method Approach to Quality of Life Research: A Case Study Approach

Social Indicators Research ◽

10.1007/s11205-007-9131-5 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 85 (1) ◽

pp. 145-158 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Heather Dunning ◽

Allison Williams ◽

Sylvia Abonyi ◽

Valorie Crooks

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Case Study Approach ◽

Mixed Method Approach ◽

Study Approach ◽

Quality Of Life Research ◽

Method Approach

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University as a vehicle to achieve social innovation and development: repositioning the role of the university in the society

Social Enterprise Journal ◽

10.1108/sej-10-2020-0093 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Lwando Mdleleni

Keyword(s):

Local Community ◽

Social Innovation ◽

Research Question ◽

Academic Research ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

Western Cape ◽

Content Type ◽

The University

Purpose This paper aims to explore the role of university in promoting, generating and sustaining social innovation (SI). It aimed to understand how higher education institutions have extended their contribution beyond the traditional function of teaching and research to perform in socio-economic problem-solving. It looks at the kinds of contributions which universities potentially make to SI processes, and the effects that this has on the direction and magnitude of SI, and by implication social development. This was done by drawing lessons from a SI project that the University of the Western Cape has been involved in, i.e. Zenzeleni Networks Project. Design/methodology/approach To address the research question with this framework, the author adopted an exploratory research design using a case study. This research is qualitative, exploratory and descriptive, based on a case study built with secondary data. Findings This paper submits that universities can potentially function as key role players in promoting SI initiatives and fostering social transformations. Universities contribute with different kinds of resources and inputs to foster new SI ideas. Originality/value The paper suggests that socially innovative university projects may contribute to community social sustainability maintaining social cohesion by increasing social capital and providing resources for the empowerment of the marginalised communities. In so doing, they contribute to overcome social exclusion and promote more sustainable forms of development at community level. More research is needed on how universities can build community networks with local community partners, who can use the insights of academic research to replicate interventions and move to scale.

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With a little help from my family: A mixed-method study on the outcomes of family support and workload

Europe’s Journal of Psychology ◽

10.5964/ejop.v12i4.1159 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 584-603 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Alessandro Lo Presti ◽

Fulvia D’Aloisio ◽

Sara Pluviano

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Family Support ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Job Roles ◽

Kinship Support ◽

Complex Picture ◽

Survey Results ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Method Approach

Our aim was to investigate some predictors and outcomes of family-to-work enrichment (FWE) via a mixed-method approach. We sampled 447 married employees of an Italian factory. Survey results from Study 1 showed that emotional support from family positively predicted FWE, while this latter mediated the associations between the former on one side, and work engagement and life satisfaction on the other. Moreover, extra-household support directly associated positively with life satisfaction. Evidence from 20 anthropological in-depth interviews (Study 2) returned a more complex picture, highlighting the gendered role of partners inside couples, the importance of kinship support, the sense and the value of filiation and parenthood in their connection with job roles, the complex and continuous interplay between family and life domains. In combination, results from both studies stressed the importance of family support; additionally, evidences from Study 2 suggested that FWE could be better understood taking into account crossover dynamics and the compresence of work-to-family enrichment and conflict. In sum, these studies contributed to shed light on FWE dynamics, an under-researched topic in Italy, whose knowledge could be of great empirical and practical value.

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