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Cable Television As A Platform For Community Media In The Philippines, Trina Leah T. Mendoza, Marifi T. Magsino

Journal Article

Cable TV in the Philippines was identified by the government in the 1990s as an instrument which could support information and services provided by local and international television. This study aimed to determine whether Philippine cable TV providers can serve as community media. Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed and participatory communication concepts formed the theoretical framework of the study. The community-based operations and management of selected cable TV providers are described, their strengths and opportunities as community media analyzed, and the levels of community participation with partners determined. In-person interviews were conducted with six cable TV providers in Luzon …

Humanitarian Logistics Optimization Models: An Investigation Of Decision-Maker Involvement And Directions To Promote Implementation, Oscar Rodríguez-Espíndola, Hossein Ahmadi, Diego Gastélum-Chavira, Omar Ahumada-Valenzuela, Soumyadeb Chowdhury, Prasanta Kumar Dey, Pavel Albores

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Reports of successful implementation of humanitarian optimization models in the field are scarce. Incorporating real conditions and the perspective of decision-makers in the analysis is crucial to enhance the practical value and managerial implications. Although it is known that implementation can be hindered by the lack of practitioner input in the structure of the model, its priorities, and the practicality of solution times, the way these aspects have been introduced in humanitarian optimization models has not been investigated. This study looks at the way research has involved practitioners in different aspects of the design of optimization models to promote implementation. …

ศึกษาการบริหารจัดการพิพิธภัณฑ์ท้องถิ่น กรณีศึกษาพิพิธตลาดน้อย, วริศกิตติ์ อัครเดชารัชช์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การศึกษาครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ 1) เพื่อศึกษาแนวคิด ทฤษฎีที่เกี่ยวกับการบริหารจัดการพิพิธภัณฑ์ท้องถิ่น 2) เพื่อศึกษาความเป็นมาพิพิธภัณฑ์ท้องถิ่น กรณีศึกษาพิพิธตลาดน้อย 3) เพื่อศึกษาการมีส่วนร่วมของชุมชนในการจัดตั้งพิพิธภัณฑ์ท้องถิ่น กรณีศึกษาพิพิธตลาดน้อย โดยใช้รูปแบบวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ ทำการศึกษาการบริหารจัดการพิพิธตลาดน้อย ซึ่งเป็นพิพิธภัณฑ์ท้องถิ่นในชุมชนตลาดน้อย เขตสัมพันธ์วงศ์ กรุงเทพมหานครฯ เริ่มทำการศึกษาในเดือนเดียวกับที่พิพิธตลาดน้อยเพิ่งเปิดทำการอย่างเป็นทางการ คือเดือนมีนาคม พ.ศ. 2567 พิพิธตลาดน้อยตั้งอยู่บนพื้นที่ราชพัสดุริมแม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา เดิมทีเป็นโรงกลึงเก่าถูกทิ้งร้างไม่ได้ใช้ประโยชน์เต็มประสิทธิภาพ คนในชุมชนจึงจัดประชุมและยื่นหนังสือต่อกรมธนารักษ์ในการขอพื้นที่เพื่อพัฒนาเป็นพื้นที่สาธารณะประโยชน์โดยได้รับความร่วมมือจากหลายฝ่าย กรมธนารักษ์เล็งเห็นถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนาชุมชนและสิ่งแวดล้อมอย่างยั่งยืน จึงเข้ามาพัฒนาพื้นที่สร้างเป็นพิพิธภัณฑ์ท้องถิ่นและส่งมอบให้กองส่งเสริมและพัฒนาทรัพย์สินมีค่าของรัฐบริหารจัดการดำเนินงานพิพิธภัณฑ์ผสานความร่วมมือกับชุมชนตามความต้องการของชุมชน เก็บรวมรวบข้อมูลโดยการสัมภาษณ์ สังเกต พร้อมทั้งเข้าร่วมเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของกิจกรรม กลุ่มตัวอย่างเป็นบุคลากรกองส่งเสริมและพัฒนาทรัพย์สินมีค่าของรัฐ คนในชุมชนตลาดน้อย กลุ่มเครือข่ายสนับสนุนต่างๆ จากการศึกษาพบว่า พิพิธภัณฑ์ท้องถิ่นจะก่อตั้งขึ้นมาได้ต้องมีรากฐานที่มั่นคงคือคนในชุมชน พิพิธภัณฑ์ต้องอาศัยความร่วมมือของชุมชนในการดำเนินภารกิจงานพิพิธภัณฑ์มิเช่นนั้นพิพิธภัณฑ์จะไร้ซึ่งชีวิตและชุมชนก็ต้องการพิพิธภัณฑ์ในลักษณะของพื้นที่สาธารณะที่เป็นศูนย์กลางของชุมชน ให้เป็นแหล่งแลกเปลี่ยนเรียนรู้และทำกิจกรรมทางสังคม ข้อเสนอแนะในการบริหารจัดการพิพิธตลาดน้อยควรมีความยืดหยุ่นในการจัดการเตรียมพร้อมปรับตัว เพื่อรับมือกับปัญหาและตอบสนองความต้องการของชุมชนในฐานะพิพิธภัณฑ์ท้องถิ่นที่มีส่วนในการพัฒนา และสร้างความเข้มแข็งให้กับชุมชน

Technical Feasibility Studies Of The Microgrid Pilot Project At Rubesa In Bhutan., Karma Chheki

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Over the years, Microgrid integration of hybrid renewable resources has emerged as a game-changing solution, significantly enhancing resilience and sustainability in the global energy landscape. This thesis introduces both isolated and grid-connected microgrid designs tailored to the context of Rubesa, a local community in the western part of Bhutan called Wangduephodrang district. Drawing upon hybrid solar and hydro resources to serve the local demand, the study emphasizes a Technical Feasibility Study of a Resilience-Oriented Utility Microgrid Pilot Project using the Hybrid Optimization Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER Pro) software. Test results demonstrate that a diversified mix of renewable energy sources of …

An Approach To Business Models For Agritourism Business, A Case Study Of Singha Park, Nat Poolsiri

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Agritourism, blending agriculture and tourism, has emerged as a potent force in fostering rural economies and bridging urban-rural gaps worldwide. Singha Park, formerly Boon Rawd Farm, exemplifies this phenomenon, transforming into a premier agritourism destination in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This research endeavors to develop innovative marketing strategies tailored to Singha Park's unique agritourism offerings. Drawing upon a comprehensive review of relevant literature and Singha Park’s information, this study evaluates Singha Park's performance and proposes strategic marketing approaches to maximize its potential. Singha Park's evolution under the stewardship of Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited, epitomized by its commitment to sustainability, community …

Perceptions Of Trail Safety In Humboldt County, California: An Analysis Of Safety Concerns, Factors That Impact Trail Use, And The Value People Place On Trails, Natalie C. Arroyo

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Trails in Humboldt County, California that are used for both transportation and recreation have myriad community benefits. However, people’s concerns about feeling safe can affect trail use, design, and development, as well as how trails are valued and perceived by residents. There has been a lack of information in Humboldt County about trail safety perceptions despite it being a factor that repeatedly arises in infrastructure planning and funding conversations. My research was focused on answering the following questions: (1) How do Humboldt County trail users perceive their safety on and near trails? (2) What factors affect these perceptions about safety, …

Local Stakeholders' Involvement In Community Development Projects In Kenya, Charles Wanjue

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Local residents can provide valuable input on the design, implementation, review, and assessment of development projects, but many community development organizations do not involve these individuals in decision-making. There was inadequate knowledge about why community members are not engaged in community development projects in Kenya. With this study, I sought to improve the understanding of why community members are not fully involved in implementing and managing community development projects in Kenya. Stakeholder theory served as the theoretical foundation for this study. Data were collected through interviews with 13 management and program staff members working with an NGO in Kenya. The …

2023 Usd Fact Book, University Of San Diego

USD Fact Books (1985- )

No abstract provided.

Synergies Between Residents: Evaluating Support And Concerns Of Recreation And Tourism Economic Development Within The Monongahela National Forest Region, Morgan R. Martin

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Tourism has continually been presented as a growing economic sector around the world. Having become an area of increased interest for diversifying rural economies, tourism is an attractive alternative to the declining traditional economic engines of rural communities like agriculture, forestry, and mining. Rural destinations have become increasingly attractive to outside visitors who seek to pursue activities embedded within the local culture and distinctive attractive assets available in rural regions. The USDA has recognized the increasing importance of recreation and tourism economies as an emerging or priority area of national need and an effective means for rural development. Even with …

Transformations Towards Just Urban Sustainabilities: A Community Psychology Approach To Analyzing And Fostering Urban Changes, Bianca C. Dreyer

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Cities are uniquely positioned to drive social change towards more just and sustainable futures. However, while discourses of ‘transformations towards sustainability’ have gained prominence, their focus on integrating equity and justice and tackling the root causes of current unsustainabilities is lacking. This document outlines a research endeavor aimed at analyzing and fostering urban sustainable transformations from a community psychology perspective. This research is based on the assertion that without radical change based in equity and justice considerations, transformative efforts fail. First, a theory of just urban sustainable transformations (JUST) is suggested that draws on urban transformations and just sustainabilities scholarship. …

Water Stories: An Exploration Of Human-Water Connectedness In Ontario And The Implications For Water Sustainability, Tracey Ehl

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Abstract

Water is the great connector. Water connects people, health, wellness, culture, spirituality, nature, and the economy. Clean, safe water (potable water) and sanitation were recognized over a decade ago by the United Nations General Assembly (UN) as a basic human right, and more recently the UN has also identified water sustainability and management as one of 17 sustainable development goals for all people in all countries. Water is inextricably connected to humans. Yet, in Ontario, Canada, a place with access to some of the largest freshwater reserves in the world, robust regulatory frameworks, involvement, some investment by all levels …

Learning A Healthy Rhythm: An Intervention To Increase Children’S Resources For Stress Management, Kristin Haglund, Amanda L. King, Abir K. Bekhet, Mauricio Garnier-Villarreal, Karen Olson, Rashs Atshan, Angela Ortiz, Johanna De Los Santos, Ruth Ann Belknap

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

This article describes a pilot test of a community engaged, culturally relevant, arts-based intervention. The purpose was to increase children’s personal protective buffering resources. Protective buffering resources help children cope with stressful stimuli, reduce activation of their systemic stress response, mitigate allostatic load, and promote optimal health. The “Learning a Healthy Rhythm” intervention included a stress management component and an ongoing Afro-Latino percussion program for 18 children ages 9–11. The stress management component included educational content about stress, self-assessment of stress symptoms, and stress management techniques. A mixed-method intervention evaluation design was used. Qualitative data, quantitative data, and biometrics including …

Quantifying Farm-To-Fork Greenhouse Gas Emissions For Five Dietary Patterns Across Europe And North America: A Pooled Analysis From 2009 To 2020, Daniel Burke, Paul Hynds, Anushree Priyadarshini

Articles

Dietary patterns are inherently related to greenhouse (GHG) emissions via agricultural practices and food production systems. As the global population is predicted to increase from 8 billion (current) to 9.6 billion by 2050 added pressure will be placed on existing agricultural systems, resulting in increased GHG emissions thus exacerbating climate change. Therefore, there is an urgent need to understand present-day dietary patterns to shift to sustainable and healthy diets to mitigate GHG emissions and meet future climate targets. However, no review or pooled analyses of dietary pattern emissions from a farm-to-fork perspective has been undertaken to date. The current study …

Covid-19 In Western Australia: ‘The Last Straw’ And Hopes For A ‘New Normal’ For Parents Of Children With Long-Term Conditions, Stephanie Smith, Mary Tallon, James Smith, Lauren Jones, Evalotte Mörelius

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Children with long-term conditions are vulnerable due to the treatments required for their conditions. Since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Western Australians experienced restrictions that changed daily life activities but were able to return to some of their previous routines due to the restrictions. Aim: The study explored the stress experiences of parents caring for children with long-term conditions during COVID-19 in Western Australia. Design and Participants: The study was codesigned with a parent representative caring for children with long-term conditions to ensure essential questions were targeted. Twelve parents of children with various long-term conditions …

Local Community Capacity Building: Exploring Non-Governmental Organizations Approaches In Tamil Nadu, Sten Langmann, Pieter-Jan Bezemer, David Pick

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Locally based non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play an important role in community capacity building (CCB). Because these NGOs are generally located close to the affected communities, they have the local knowledge to identify problems and assist the affected communities to address them. However, the methods these local NGOs use to build capacity in the local communities and the reasons they choose certain CCB approaches are not well known. To enhance the knowledge in these areas, this study conducted semistructured interviews with local NGOs and local NGO experts in Tamil Nadu, India. It was found that local NGOs build capacity in communities …

New York’S Professor John R. Nolon: A National Leader In Land Use Law With A Large Impact Across The Hudson Valley And The State Of New York, Patricia E. Salkin, Samuel Stewart

Scholarly Works

As Professor John R. Nolon steps down from active law teaching, this article reflects not only on his contributions as a national thought leader in the field, but also on how he has a hand in changing the land use and conservation patterns in New York while promoting affordable housing and combating discrimination.

Renewed Calls For Abortion-Related Research In The Post-Roe Era, Sophie L Schott, April Adams, Ryan J Dougherty, Taylor Montgomery, Folasade C Lapite, Faith E Fletcher

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Nearly 50 years after Roe versus Wade, the United States Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs versus Jackson Women's Health Organization unraveled the constitutional right to abortion, allowing individual states to severely restrict or ban the procedure. In response, leading medical, public health, and community organizations have renewed calls for research to elucidate and address the burgeoning social and medical consequences of new abortion restrictions. Abortion research not only includes studies that establish the safety, quality, and efficacy of evidence-based abortion care protocols, but also encompasses studies on the availability of abortion care, the consequences of being denied an abortion, and …

Development And Validity Inquiry Of A Rubric For Interdisciplinary Competencies In Occupational Safety And Health In Capstone Projects Of Carerc Program Graduates, Olumuyiwa Moses Desmennu

Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences

Emerging demands in the field of interdisciplinary studies reveal a need for competent professionals who can apply their skills and experience to solving complex tasks of the workplace. This has placed inevitable demands on training institutions to adequately equip graduates to deliver on their mandate. Competency appraisal is an effective way to ensure proficiency in graduates. Meanwhile, transparent and valid rubrics provide opportunities for both students and trainers to continuously assess and evaluate the transfer of necessary skills.

This study focused on evaluating interdisciplinary competencies in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in the capstone projects of the CARERC program, a …

Figg At 5: An Update On Us Public Perspectives On Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Five Years After Its Introduction To Criminal Investigations, Sophie L Schott, April Adams, Ryan J Dougherty, Taylor Montgomery, Folasade C Lapite, Faith E Fletcher

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Nearly 50 years after Roe versus Wade, the United States Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs versus Jackson Women's Health Organization unraveled the constitutional right to abortion, allowing individual states to severely restrict or ban the procedure. In response, leading medical, public health, and community organizations have renewed calls for research to elucidate and address the burgeoning social and medical consequences of new abortion restrictions. Abortion research not only includes studies that establish the safety, quality, and efficacy of evidence-based abortion care protocols, but also encompasses studies on the availability of abortion care, the consequences of being denied an abortion, and …

Community Energy Exit, Dave Owen, Sharon Jacobs

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Socio-Economic Comparative Analysis Of Front-Of-The-Meter And Behind-The-Meter Microgrids For Panamnik, Olivia C. Amann Mcshea

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

In Northern California, the Karuk Tribe is feeling the effects of climate change on inadequate energy infrastructures leading to unreliable power supply. Improving energy reliability in a way that also increases energy sovereignty is necessary. Renewable energy microgrids have emerged as a pathway forward.

Modeling ownership structures and cash flows for different microgrid configurations can support the Tribe’s implementation of a microgrid in Orleans, CA that maximizes community benefits. This thesis considers a front-of-the-meter (FTM) and behind-the-meter (BTM) configuration, both approximately 2 MW solar PV and 3 MW/12 MWh battery energy storage. Cash flows including capital costs, operations and maintenance …

Restoring Human And More-Than-Human Relations In Toxic Riskscapes: “In Perpetuity” Within Lake Superior’S Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Sand Point, Valoree Gagnon, Evelyn H. Ravindran

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

Lake Superior’s Keweenaw Bay is the ancestral and contemporary homeland of the Anishinaabe Ojibwa and their relatives. It is also a toxic riskscape: Its waters, shorelines, and fish beings are polluted by an unknown tonnage of legacy mining waste rock called “stamp sands,” which contain unsafe levels of toxic compounds. This paper describes Ojibwa stewardship principles and reciprocal obligations, illustrating First Treaty With Gichi-Manitou practices of restoring relations within a toxic riskscape. Defined here, riskscapes are places and spaces where pollution/toxicity relations are continually reconfigured in literal, symbolic, and systemic ways. We share a story from Keweenaw Bay’s Sand Point …

A Multidimensionality Reduction Approach To Rainfall Prediction, Menatallah Abdel Azeem, Prasanjit Dey, Soumyabrata Dev

Articles

The rainfall has an impact on various fields and industries, including transportation, construction, tourism, health, and wildlife preservation. Accurate rainfall prediction is essential for mitigating the negative impact of rainfall on these sectors. However, previous studies on rainfall prediction have been mainly based on datasets from North America, Europe, Australia, and Central Asia, covering different periods. This study proposes using weather datasets covering the past 5 to 10 years to capture recent patterns in weather data. Additionally, the curse of dimensionality can impact model performance and lead to overfitting. Therefore, this study proposes utilizing dimensionality reduction techniques to ensure that …

An Integrated Model For Information Adoption&Trust In Mobile Social Commerce, Fulya Acikgoz, Abdelsalam Busalim, James Gaskin, Shahla Asadi

Articles

ABSTRACT Despite the growing importance of mobile social commerce (ms-commerce), little research has been conducted on the effects of informational and social factors on users’ post-adoption behavior. We, therefore, build on the understanding of mobile social commerce in the UK market and how it affects users’ post-adoption behaviors. Our theoretical model leverages the information adoption model, social support theory, and social influence theory. Data was gathered from 377 ms-commerce users from the UK and analyzed via Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM). The research findings show that both informational and social factors have a positive impact on information adoption in ms-commerce apps. …