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Journal articles on the topic "Bureau of Health Planning and Resources Development"
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Xiao, Liping, and Yafang Huang. "Research on the Dynamic Mechanism of National Pharmaceutical Industry Chain." E3S Web of Conferences 218 (2020): 03020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202021803020.
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This paper relies on the “China Health and Family Planning Statistical Yearbook” published by the National Bureau of Statistics. Analyzing the current development status of ethnic medicine, the driving force of the national medicine industry chain is the national medicine industry, especially the development of grassroots national medical institutions, and the core problem of solving the grassroots development is the construction of national physicians and the accelerated cultivation of national medical talents. Providing sufficient human resources to grassroots medical institutions is an important guarantee for the development of national medicine industry. Finally, on the basis of research, the development model of the national industrial chain of ethnic medicine was established.
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Carter, Sarah K., L. E. Burris, Christopher T. Domschke, et al. "Identifying Policy-relevant Indicators for Assessing Landscape Vegetation Patterns to Inform Planning and Management on Multiple-use Public Lands." Environmental Management 68, no. 3 (2021): 426–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00267-021-01493-8.
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AbstractUnderstanding the structure and composition of landscapes can empower agencies to effectively manage public lands for multiple uses while sustaining land health. Many landscape metrics exist, but they are not often used in public land decision-making. Our objectives were to (1) develop and (2) apply a process for identifying a core set of indicators that public land managers can use to understand landscape-level resource patterns on and around public lands. We first developed a process for identifying indicators that are grounded in policy, feasible to quantify using existing data and resources, and useful for managers. We surveyed landscape monitoring efforts by other agencies, gathered science and agency input on monitoring goals, and quantified the prevalence of potential indicators in agency land health standards to identify five landscape indicators: amount, distribution, patch size, structural connectivity, and diversity of vegetation types. We then conducted pilot applications in four bureau of land management (BLM) field offices in Arizona, California, and Colorado to refine procedures for quantifying the indicators and assess the utility of the indicators for managers. Results highlighted the dominance of upland and the limited extent of riparian/wetland vegetation communities, moderate connectivity of priority vegetation patches, and lower diversity of native vegetation types on BLM compared to non-BLM lands. Agency staff can use the indicators to inform the development of quantitative resource management objectives in land use plans, evaluate progress in meeting those objectives, quantify potential impacts of proposed actions, and as a foundation for an all-lands approach to landscape-level management across public lands.
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Mahmood, Naushin, and Syed Mubashir Ali. "The Disease Pattern and Utilisation of Health Care Services in Pakistan." Pakistan Development Review 41, no. 4II (2002): 745–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.30541/v41i4iipp.745-757.
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Health is an important aspect of human life. In general terms, better health status of individuals reflects reduced illnesses, low level of morbidity, and less burden of disease in a given population. It is widely recognised that improved health not only lowers mortality, morbidity and level of fertility, but also contributes to increased productivity and regular school attendance of children as a result of fewer work days lost due to illness, which in turn have implications for economic and social well-being of the population at large. Hence investing in health is vital for promoting human resource development and economic growth in a country [World Bank (1993)]. A view of Pakistan’s health profile indicates that the sector has expanded considerably in terms of physical infrastructure and its manpower in both the public and private sector. This has contributed to some improvement in selected health status indicators over the years. However, the public health care delivery system has been inadequate in meeting the needs of the fast growing population and in filtering down its benefits to the gross-root level. As such, Pakistan still has one of the highest rates of infant and child mortality, total fertility and maternal mortality when compared with many other countries in the Asian region [UNDP (2000)]. Due to low priority given to social sector development in the past and low budgetary allocations made to the health sector, the evidence shows that mortality and morbidity indices have not reduced to the desired level and large gaps remain in the quality of care indicators, especially in rural areas [Federal Bureau of Statistics (2000)].
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Zhou, Yong, Kaixu Zhao, Junling Han, Sidong Zhao, and Jingyuan Cao. "Geographical Pattern Evolution of Health Resources in China: Spatio-Temporal Dynamics and Spatial Mismatch." Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease 7, no. 10 (2022): 292. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed7100292.
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(1) Background: The rational allocation of limited medical resources is the premise of safeguarding the public health. Especially since the outbreak of COVID-19, the evolution dynamics and spatial mismatch of medical resources have been a focal and frontier issue in academic discussions. (2) Methods: Based on the competitive state model and spatial mismatch index, this paper uses GIS and Geodetector spatial analysis methods and three typical indicators of hospitals, doctors, and beds to conduct an empirical study on the evolutionary characteristics and degree of mismatch in the geographic pattern of health resources in China from 2010 to 2020 (the data are from official publications issued by the National Bureau of statistics in China), in two dimensions of resource supply (economic carrying capacity) and demand (potential demand or need of residents). (3) Results: The spatial pattern of health resources at the provincial level in China has been firmly established for a long time, and the children and elderly population, health care government investment, and service industry added value are the key factors influencing the geographical distribution of health resources. The interaction between the different influence factors is dominated by bifactor enhancement, and about 30–40% of the factor pairs are in a nonlinear enhancement relationship. Hospital, doctor, and bed evolution trends and the magnitude and speed of their changes vary widely in spatial differentiation, but all are characterized by a high level of geographic agglomeration, heterogeneity, and gradient. Dynamic matching is the mainstream of development, while the geographical distribution of negative and positive mismatch shows strong spatial agglomeration and weak spatial autocorrelation. The cold and hot spots with evolution trend and space mismatch are highly clustered, shaping a center-periphery or gradient-varying spatial structure. (4) Conclusions: Despite the variability in the results of the analyses by different dimensions and indicators, the mismatch of health resources in China should not be ignored. According to the mismatch types and change trend, and following the geographic differentiation and spatial agglomeration patterns, this paper constructs a policy design framework of “regionalized governance-classified management”, in line with the concept of spatial adaptation and spatial justice, in order to provide a decision making basis for the government to optimize the allocation of health resources and carry out health spatial planning.
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Johnson, Kay A., and George A. Little. "State Health Agencies and Quality Improvement in Perinatal Care." Pediatrics 103, Supplement_E1 (1999): 233–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.103.se1.233.
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The origin of the federal-state partnership in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) can be traced from the Children's Bureau grants of 1912, through the Sheppard-Towner Act, to the creation of Title V and other programs of today that mandate planning, accountability, and systems development. In the past decade with the transformation of the health care system and the emergence of managed care, there has been a resurgence of interest in public, professional, and governmental interest in quality measurement and accountability. Regional perinatal systems have been implemented in all states with varying levels of involvement by state health agencies and the public sector. This historical framework discusses two primary themes: the decades of evolution in the federal-state partnership, and the emergence in the last three decades of perinatal regional system policy, and suggests that the structure of the federal-state partnership has encouraged state variation. A survey of state MCH programs was undertaken to clarify their operational and perceived role in promoting quality improvement in perinatal care. Data and information from the survey, along with five illustrative state case studies, demonstrate great variation in how individual state agencies function. State efforts in quality improvement, a process to make things better, have four arenas of activity: policy development and implementation, definition and measurement of quality, data collection and analysis, and communication to affect change. Few state health agencies (through their MCH programs and perinatal staff) are taking action in all four arenas. This analysis concludes that there are improvements MCH programs could implement without significant expansion in their authority or resources and points out that there is an opportunity for states to be more proactive as they have the legal authority and responsibility for assuring MCH outcomes.
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Surya, Batara, Hernita Hernita, Agus Salim, et al. "Travel-Business Stagnation and SME Business Turbulence in the Tourism Sector in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic." Sustainability 14, no. 4 (2022): 2380. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14042380.
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The COVID-19 pandemic, apart from having an impact on public health, has also caused the stagnation of travel-bureau businesses and the management of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector. This study aims to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic as a determinant of travel-business stagnation and turbulence in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the influence of human resources, business development, and product marketing on the productivity of the travel and SME business, the direct and indirect effects of business innovation, economic digitization, and the use of technology on business stability and economic-business sustainability. This study uses an explanatory sequential qualitative–quantitative approach. Data were obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, surveys, and documentation. This study is focused on assessing the efforts made by travel-agency-business actors and SMEs in responding and adapting to changes in the business environment, both internally and externally. Human resources, business development, and product marketing together affect the productivity of travel agents and SMEs with a coefficient of determination of 95.84%. Furthermore, business innovation, economic digitization, and the use of technology simultaneously affect business stability with a coefficient of determination of 63.8%, and business stability affects the sustainability of travel and SMEs with a coefficient of determination of 67.6%. This study recommends a strategy for travel-agency-business sustainability and the stability of SMEs’ economic-business management towards increasing economic growth in the North Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Zhong, Sheng, Mingting Shi, and Qiang Xiao. "Spatiotemporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Population Growth Transition in China during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Sustainability 14, no. 21 (2022): 14602. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su142114602.
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At present, China has lost its demographic dividend. Meanwhile, in the face of the twin challenges of rising living costs and the uneven distribution of educational resources, the fertility intentions of ordinary people are rapidly declining. In the background, China’s latest birth incentive policy has not had the desired effect. Especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, these issues have become more complicated, making it more difficult to achieve policy goals. Analysis of changing characteristics and influencing mechanisms in China’s current stage of population growth is therefore significant. Such analysis can help improve China’s population structure and preserve the advantage of human resource endowment. In this paper, we use data from 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 as made available from the resources of China’s National Bureau of Statistics and National Health Commission. These included annual macro statistics, seventh census data, and COVID-19 pandemic data, allowing us to analyze the influencing mechanism of China’s population growth by using the Geographic Detector Model. The research revealed the dependency ratio as the primary factor influencing spatial differentiation of population growth in China, indicating that the dependency burden plays a role in inhibiting population growth. The secondary factor showed different changes in stages. At the same time, any two factors showed more substantial explanatory power after the interaction, meaning the spatial distribution of China’s population growth results from the joint influence of many factors. The strong interaction was mainly concentrated around the dependency ratio and were with women’s political participation and internet coverage. However, under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the explanatory power of traditional factors was diluted, leading to a decline in the strength of interaction.
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Gupta, Neha, Lindsay Bearup, Katharine Jacobs, et al. "Stakeholder-Informed Hydroclimate Scenario Modeling in the Lower Santa Cruz River Basin for Water Resource Management." Water 15, no. 10 (2023): 1884. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w15101884.
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The Lower Santa Cruz River Basin Study (LSCRB Study) is a collaborative effort of regional and statewide water management stakeholders working with the US Bureau of Reclamation under the auspices of the 2009 SECURE Water Act. The impacts of climate change, land use, and population growth on projected water supply in the LSCRB were evaluated to (1) identify projected water supply and demand imbalances and (2) develop adaptation strategies to proactively respond over the next 40 years. A multi-step hydroclimate modeling and risk assessment process was conducted to assess a range of futures in terms of temperature, precipitation, runoff, soil moisture, and evapotranspiration, with a particular focus on implications for ecosystem health. Key hydroclimate modeling process decisions were informed by ongoing multi-stakeholder engagement. To incorporate the region’s highly variable precipitation pattern, the study used a numerical “weather generator” to develop ensembles of precipitation and temperature time series for input to surface hydrology modeling efforts. Hydroclimate modeling outcomes consistently included increasing temperatures, and generated information related to precipitation responses (season length and timing, precipitation amount) considered useful for evaluating potential ecosystem impacts. A range of risks was identified using the hydroclimate modeling outputs that allowed for development of potential adaptation strategies.
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Atuhaire, Leonard K., Elizabeth Nansubuga, Olivia Nankinga, Helen Namirembe Nviiri, and Benard Odur. "Prevalence and determinants of death registration and certification uptake in Uganda." PLOS ONE 17, no. 3 (2022): e0264742. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264742.
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Death registration in Uganda remains extremely low, yet mortality statistics are vital in health policy, planning, resource allocation and decision-making. According to NIRA, only 1% of deaths are registered annually, while Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimates death registration at 24% for the period 2011–2016. The wide variation between the administrative and survey statistics can be attributed to the restriction to only certified death registration by NIRA while survey statistics relate to all forms of death notification and registration at the different sub-national levels. Registration of deaths is of critical importance to individuals and a country’s government. Legally, it grants administrative rights in management of a deceased’s estate, and access to social (insurance and pension) benefits of a deceased person. It is also essential for official statistics and planning purposes. There is an urgent need for continuous and real-time collection of mortality data or statistics in Uganda. These statistics are of significance in public health for identifying the magnitude and distribution of major disease problems, and are essential for the design, implementation, monitoring, and assessment of health programmes and policies. Lack of such continuous and timely data has negative consequences for the achievement of both national and Sustainable Development Goals 3, 11, 16, and 17. This study assessed the determinants of death registration and certification, using a survey of 2018–2019 deaths in 2,100 households across four administrative regions of Uganda and Kampala district. Multivariate–binary logistic regression was used to model factors associated with the likelihood of a death being registered or certified. We find that around one-third of deaths were registered while death certificates were obtained for less than 5% of the total deaths. Death registration and certification varied notably within Uganda. Uptake of death registration and certification was associated with knowledge on death registration, region, access to mass media, age of the deceased, place of death, occupation of the deceased, relationship to household head and request for death certificate. There is need for decentralization of death registration services; massive sensitization of communities and creating demand for death registration.
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Wul, Maoguo, Fan Jiang, Shiyan Xu, Jun Chen, and Kaika Liu. "A Tale of Two Land - The True Economic Costs of Land Use Projects." Tobacco Regulatory Science 7, no. 5 (2021): 1753–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.18001/trs.7.5.100.
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Land use is an important part of the human-land system, which can provide huge ecosystem services. Land use changes also lead to changes in the value of ecosystem services. Considering primary production, maintaining carbon dioxide and oxygen balance, nutrient cycling, water conservation, soil erosion and other main services functions, this study establishes a land use ecosystem services value (ESV) estimation method based on the terrestrial ecosystem simulator (TESim) implemented for regional scales (TESim-R model) coupled with the Land Use and Land Cover Change (LUCC) model (the TES-LUC model). This ESV estimation model facilitates understanding the true economic costs of land use projects as it considers ecosystem services. This model can be utilized to calculate the ecosystem data of different types of land use by substituting in data of meteorology, vegetation, soil, and control attribute, and then evaluate the ESVs of land use according to different ecosystems. Following Constanza et al. (2007), this study classifies the ESV of an area into five categories: primary production, climate regulation, nutrient cycling, water conservation, and erosion control. Using the net primary productivity (NPP) output value simulated by the TES-LUC model as the basis, the ESVs of five categories can be calculated, respectively. The sum of the five ESVs yields the total ESV. This study introduces the model through the example of China. To test the model, two cost benefit analysis, one on a land use development project of a small community, and the other one on a large national project, are conducted. The effectiveness of the model is evaluated for both projects. This study first investigates the “Grain-for-Green” Project in Long County, Sha’anxi Province, China based on the remote sensing image of the county and the data published by the local bureau of statistics from 2000 to 2015. Using the model, this study calculates and analyzes the change of ESV in Long County during the study period. The results demonstrate that the area of woodland, construction land, and grassland increased in different proportion, among which the area of grassland increased the most at 15.15%. The increase in land area mainly came from the decrease in farmland, the reduced area of which is up to 6,055.40hm2. During the study period, the total ESV increased by 1.670×107 yuan, an increase of 0.52%. This is mainly attributed to the increase in the ESV of woodland and grassland. However, due to the sharp decrease in the area of farmland and water body, the NPP and the nutrient cycling function of Long County were affected, exhibiting decreasing ESVs during the period. Therefore, based on the model and results, this study puts forward policy implications for land use projects from perspectives of water resources. The model is further tested by evaluating the environmental costs of a large national land use project, the “Rapid Urbanization” Project of Yangtze River Delta, which is in the Outline of China’s National Land Planning. Using data of land use gathered from six terms of remote sensing image interpretation data of Resource and Environmental Science Data Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences from 1990 to 2015, the results derived from the model find that rapid urbanization leaded to unbalanced transition among different types of land, which caused a significant loss of ESV. From 1990 to 2015, the ESV of Yangtze River Delta decreased from 171.701 billion yuan to 168.267 billion yuan. Moreover,among five E5V components, the loss in the ESV of soil erosion was the highest, which decreased by 1.518 billion yuan due to the violent transformation between farmland and construction land. As a concluding remark, this study proposes a series of implications for large land use projects from the perspective of planning, implementation, and management.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Bureau of Health Planning and Resources Development"
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Setlhare, Itumeleng E. "Assessing the organizational support systems for human resources development in the chief directorate : strategic health progammes (North West Province)." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20245.
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Thesis (MPA)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In order to enhance human resource development in the public service, the South African Government launched its first human resource development strategy in 2002. This strategy was implemented over a period of four years. It was subsequently followed by another strategy, called the Human Resources Development (HRD) Strategic Framework Vision 2015, which was published by the Department of Public Service and Administration (the DPSA) in 2008. One of the pillars of the latter strategy, which is also the focus of this study, is organizational support systems.
The aim of this study was to determine whether the Chief Directorate: Strategic Health Programmes (CD:SHP) successfully implements, as designed in the departmental HRD plan, the three strategic interventions related to organizational support systems. The objectives were to – assess the alignment of the organizational support systems in the Chief Directorate with the overall departmental organizational support systems (as stated in the HRD plan);
- identify factors that hamper proper implementation of the departmental organizational support systems in the Chief Directorate; and
- propose key strategic interventions to ensure successful implementation of the departmental organizational support systems.
The organizational support system pillar has eleven strategic interventions, but, due to resources constraints, only three were investigated. These are:
- to promote effective human resource planning in terms of demand for skills and training in public sector organizations;
- to strengthen structures, systems and processes for the performance management and development in the public service; and
- to groom and foster in-house capacity through effective career planning and talent management in departments of government.
The process/implementation evaluation approach, with semi-structured interviews and questionnaire, was employed for this study. A mixed methodology, which covered the breadth of the quantitative method and the depth of the qualitative method, was used in this study. The findings indicated that the CD: SHP is not successfully implementing the pillar as designed by the departmental HRD plan. Among others, the following were identified as responsible for poor implementation:
- lack of policy, strategy or guideline on HRD;
- understaffed HRD units;
- lack of coordination and cooperation between and among the stakeholders responsible for HRD (e.g. Human Resource Management( HRM), Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) and line managers); and
- abdication of the performance management responsibility vested in managers.
Key strategic interventions proposed to remedy the situation, among others, include:
- reviewing the structure of the HRD directorate and filling, as a matter of urgency, all vacant posts;
- reviving the committee responsible for coordinating HRD activities;
- implementing and coordinating all HRD activities, from the HRD directorate, aimed at developing workplace skills plans and the effective utilization of personal development plans;
- developing the blueprint for succession-planning and staff-retention strategies; and
- assuring that PMDS becomes one of the key performance areas of all supervisors and managers in the Chief Directorate and that, regarding non-compliance, consistent sanctions be applied across all levels.<br>AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die Suid-Afrikaanse regering het in 2002 sy eerste menshulpbronontwikkeling (MHO)-strategie vir die staatsdiens in werking gestel om die uitbouing van dié hulpbron te bevorder. Hierdie strategie is oor ‟n vier jaar periode geïmplementeer en in 2008 opgevolg deur nog een, naamlik die Visie 2015 Strategiese Raamwerk vir Mensehulpbronontwikkeling (SRM), soos gepubliseer deur die Departement Staatsdiens en Administrasie (DPSA). Een van laasgenoemde strategie se steunpilare, wat ook die hooffokus is van hierdie studie, is organisatoriese ondersteuningstelsels.
Die doelwit van hierdie studie was om te bepaal of die Hoofdirektoraat: Strategiese Gesondheidsprogramme (H:SG) sukses behaal met die implementering van programme, soos uiteengesit in die departementele MHO-plan se drie strategiese intervensies, veral met betrekking tot die organisatoriese ondersteuningstelsels. Die doel was om – te bepaal hoedanig die gerigdheid is tussen die organisatoriese ondersteuningstelsels in die Hoofdirektoraat en die algemene departementele ondersteuningstelsels (soos uiteengesit in die MHO-plan);
- te identifiseer watter faktore behoorlike implementering van die departementele organisatoriese hulpsisteme in die Hoofdirektoraat belemmer; en
- strategiese sleutelintervensies voor te stel wat suksesvolle implementering van die departementele organisatoriese hulpstelsels sal verseker.
Die organisatoriese ondersteuningstelsel-pilaar het elf strategiese intervensies, maar, as gevolg van beperkings op beskikbare bronne, is net drie ondersoek. Hierdie intervensies is nodig om:
- die beplanning van effektiewe mensehulpbronontwikkeling, in terme van die bestaande behoefte na vaardighede en opleiding in openbaresektor organisasies, te bevorder;
- strukture, sisteme en prosesse vir prestasiebestuur en ontwikkeling in die staatsdiens te versterk; en
- bestaande kapasiteit ten opsigte van mensekapitaal voor te berei, touwys te maak en te koester, deur effektiewe loopbaanbeplanning en talentbestuur binne regeringsdepartemente. Die proses/implementering evaluasie-benadering, met gedeeltelik gestruktureerde onderhoude en vraelyste, is vir hierdie ondersoek gebruik. ‟n Gemengde metodiek, wat die wydte van die kwantitatiewe metode en die diepte van die kwalitatiewe metode inspan, is vir hierdie studie aangewend.
Die bevindings het aangedui dat die H:SG nie daarin slaag om die betrokke pilaar, soos deur die departementele MHO-plan ontwerp, te implementeer nie. Die volgende redes is, onder andere, geïdentifiseer as verantwoordelik vir die swak implementering:
- gebrek aan beleid, strategie en leiding ten opsigte van MHO;
- onderbemande MHO-eenhede;
- gebrek aan koördinasie en samewerking tussen belanghebbendes (asook onderling) wat verantwoordelik is vir MHO (byv. Mensehulpbronbestuur (MHB), Prestasiebestuur en Ontwikkelingsisteem (PBOS) en lynbedtuurders); en
- afstandoening van hulle prestasiebestuursverpligtinge wat aan bestuurders opgedra is.
Strategiese sleutelintervensies wat voorgestel word om die situasie te herstel, sluit o.a. in:
- die hersiening van die struktuur van die MHB-direktoraat en, as ‟n saak van dringendheid, die vul van alle vakante poste;
- die herinstelling van die komitee verantwoordelik vir die koördinering van MHO-aktiwiteite;
- die implementering en koördinering van alle MHO-aktiwiteite van die MHO-direktoraat, sodat vaardighede by die werkplek ontwikkel word en die effektiewe aanwending van persoonlike ontwikkelingsplanne plaasvind;
- die ontwikkeling van ‟n bloudruk vir personeel opvolgbeplanning en strategieë om personeel te behou; en
- die versekering dat PBOS een van die sleutel prestasie-areas sal wees wat alle supervisors en bestuurders in die Hoofdirektoraat sal toepas en, in geval van nalatigheid in hierdie verband, strafmaatreëls op alle bestuursvlakke toegepas sal word.
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Barton-Verdi, Michele A. "THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SYSTEMATIC DISCHARGE PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE CARE OF COPD PATIENTS IN A SMALL URBAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL." Cleveland State University / OhioLINK, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1623883152504604.
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Teixeira, Maria da Purificação 1960. "Vazios urbanos no contexto do ambiente promotor de saúde com foco no planejamento por microbacias hidrográficas para cidades brasileiras : proposta de roteiro de análise e classificação." [s.n.], 2013. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/257907.
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Previous issue date: 2013<br>Resumo: É fato que a maioria das cidades brasileiras, atravessadas em suas áreas urbanas, rurais e até mesmo áreas protegidas, por rios, cresceram de forma desordenada ao longo destes cursos d'água. As razões para esta despreocupação com o patrimônio ambiental são históricas e encontram suas raízes em inúmeras condicionantes. Este trabalho não pretende abarcar tão vasta contextualização. Ocupa-se de identificar que este cenário de não ordenamento do território por um viés mais integral, tem legado ao País um passivo ambiental hídrico, mas também, um grande passivo social, decorrente da apropriação insustentável deste recurso natural. Emerge, então, antigo desafio administrativo e gerencial, prevalente no planejamento municipal brasileiro, relacionado ao binômio da apropriação dos recursos naturais x a qualidade de vida nas cidades. Partindo-se deste entendimento, é defendida a hipótese de que o passivo social deva ser incorporado de forma mais sistemática aos contextos decisórios municipais. E, favorecer que a tomada de decisão por parte das administrações municipais, tenha condições de incorporar medidas mitigadoras mais agressivas, também para esta modalidade de danos. Desta forma, defende-se a promoção da saúde no ambiente urbano como estratégia consensual de modo à melhor viabilizar políticas públicas municipais. O objetivo deste trabalho é relevar a apropriação dos vazios urbanos com foco no ambiente promotor de saúde, no escopo das microbacias hidrográficas. Esta hipótese é entendida como a possibilidade de encaminhar conciliação entre o planejamento estratégico e a participação da sociedade na tomada de decisão. A estruturação metodológica adotada na pesquisa consiste em proposição inovadora que integra a instrumentalização oriunda da pesquisa social à estruturação de problemáticas multicriteriais. Esta estruturação metodológica é apresentada como um potencial alternativa para a incorporação de dados qualitativos e quantitativos, em processos de tomada de decisão, que envolvem, simultaneamente, variáveis ambientais e sociais. O modelo proposto apresenta ferramental metodológico digno de destaque: construção de cenário investigativo; contexto investigativo; referencial teórico e conhecimento técnico da realidade; bases para discussão das linhas gerais de argumentação; bases para discussão das linhas específicas de argumentação; mapeamento cognitivo do contexto investigativo; estruturação de indicadores do ambiente urbano promotor de saúde; estruturação de escala de preferência dos indicadores do ambiente urbano promotor de saúde; bases diagnósticas da sustentabilidade socioambiental do uso e ocupação. Conquistou-se uma plataforma inédita de indicadores do ambiente urbano promotor de saúde no âmbito das cidades brasileiras. A pesquisa apresenta como resultado direto o aplicativo para a classificação de vazios urbanos com foco na promoção da saúde no ambiente urbano. Esta ferramenta permite também: a) classificação dos municípios brasileiros quanto às condições de saúde urbana; e b) qualificação da vulnerabilidade socioambiental de ambientes locais municipais. A pesquisa suscitou o desenvolvimento de plataforma teórica relacionada ao entendimento das microbacias hidrográficas urbanas enquanto unidades de planejamento. E, oferece ainda, contribuições relacionadas à abordagem metodológica para: a) estruturação de problemáticas que envolvam temáticas transversais; b) estruturação de visão de consenso para tratamento multidisciplinar; c) utilização integrada entre instrumental da pesquisa social e estruturação de problemáticas multicriteriais; e, d) inclusão mais efetiva da variável social no contexto decisório<br>Abstract: It is a fact that most Brazilian cities, traversed in its urban, rural and even protected areas by rivers, grew haphazardly along these waterways. The reasons for this lack of preoccupation with environmental patrimony are historical and are rooted in numerous conditions. The research is not intended to encompass this wide contextualization. The point is to identify this scenario for a more integral view, by considering that to our country, the legacy of water environmental liabilities, and also the great social liabilities, elapses from the unsustainable appropriation of this natural resource. Then, emerges, an old administrative and managerial challenge, prevalent in Brazilian municipal planning, related to the duet: appropriation of natural resources x quality of life in cities. Based on this understanding, is supported the hypothesis that social liabilities should be incorporated more systematically to municipal decision contexts. And encourage that decision-making by municipal administrations, is able to incorporate more aggressive mitigation measures, also for this type of damage. Thus, is advocated the promotion of health in the urban environment as a consensual strategy to better enable municipal public policies. The objective of this work is to reveal the urban unoccupied appropriation with focus on promotion of health in urban environment context, in the watersheds scope. This hypothesis is understood as an ability to reconcile strategic planning and society participation forward decision-making. The methodological structure adopted on the research is an innovative proposition that integrates instrumentation from social research and structuring of multi-criteria problems. This methodological structure is presented as a potential alternative to the incorporation of qualitative and quantitative data in decision-making processes, involving both environmental and social variables. The proposed model presents a prominent methodological tooling: investigative scenario; investigative context, theoretical and technical knowledge of reality; bases for discussion (general lines); bases for discussion (specific lines); cognitive mapping; indicators for promotion of health in urban environment; preference scale indicators for promotion of health in urban environment; occupation diagnostic bases of environmental and social sustainability. We have conquered a new promotion of health indicators platform for urban environment in Brazilian cities. The research presents as a direct result, the application for the classification of urban unoccupied. This tool also allows: a) classification of municipalities regarding the conditions of urban health; and b) qualification of the environmental and social vulnerability of local municipal environments. The research raised the development of theoretical framework related to urban watersheds as planning units. lso, features contributions related to the methodological approach: a) structuring problems involving wide thematic; b) structuring consensus view for multidisciplinary treatment; c) integrated use between instrumental from social research and structuring of multi-criteria problems; and, d) more effective inclusion for social variable in decision context<br>Doutorado<br>Recursos Hidricos, Energeticos e Ambientais<br>Doutora em Engenharia Civil
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Briney, Carol E. "My Journey with Prisoners: Perceptions, Observations and Opinions." Kent State University Liberal Studies Essays / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1373151648.
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Musonda, Kennedy. "Issues regarding sustainability of rural water supply in Zambia." Diss., 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1243.
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The purpose of this dissertation was to identify factors that contribute to the sustainability of rural water supply facilities (WSFs). Twenty-four interviews were conducted: 16 from rural communities and 8 from water supply agencies. Key findings are that in order to achieve sustainability of WSFs, there is need to ensure that (1) there is an effective community organisation; (2) communities have the ability to operate and maintain WSFs; (3) communities are able to raise adequate user fees for purchasing spare parts; and (4) that there is a strong backup support at the district level to carry out major repairs. Major threats to the sustainability of WSFs include high poverty levels in communities, weak institutional framework and inability of communities to handle major breakdowns.<br>Social Work<br>M.A. (Social Work)
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Montana. Legislature. Office of the Legislative Auditor. Report to the Legislature, Department of Health and Environmental Sciences Certificate of Need Program. The Office, 1989.
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WHO Study Group on Implementation of Integrated Health Systems and Health Personnel Development., ed. Coordinated health and human resources development. World Health Organization, 1990.
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Dr, Rodgers J., Nukuro E, and Solomon Islands. Health Planning Unit on Technical Advise., eds. National human resources development plan, 1990-1994. Ministry of Health & Medical Services, 1990.
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World Health Organization. Study Group on Implementation of Integrated Health Systems and Health Personnel Development. Coordinated health and human resources development: Report of a WHO Study Group. World Health Organization, 1990.
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, ed. Finding resources for healthy heart programs at work. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 1992.
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Center for Mental Health Services (U.S.), ed. Developing a stigma reduction initiative: Event planning, partnership development, outreach to schools and businesses, mental health resources, marketing to the general public, grassroots outreach. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, 2006.
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Organization, World Health, ed. The Role of research and information systems in decision-making for the development of human resources for health. World Health Organization, 1990.
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Pucar, Mila, and Boško Josimović. Održivi razvoj banjskih i turističkih naselja u Srbiji. Institut za arhitekturu i urbanizam Srbije, 2010.
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United States. Bureau of Land Management. Rawlins Field Office. Proposed resource management plan and final environmental impact statement for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office, Rawlins, Wyoming. United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Rawlins Field Office, 2008.
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United States. Environmental Protection Agency and Wyoming, eds. Proposed resource management plan and final environmental impact statement for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management, Rawlins Field Office, Rawlins, Wyoming. U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Rawlins Field Office, 2008.
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Panneerselvam, Balamurugan, Kirubakaran Muniraj, Maciej Thomas, and Nagavinothini Ravichandran. "GIS-Based Legitimatic Evaluation of Groundwater’s Health Risk and Irrigation Susceptibility Using Water Quality Index, Pollution Index, and Irrigation Indexes in Semiarid Region." In Groundwater Resources Development and Planning in the Semi-Arid Region. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68124-1_13.
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Ross, Elizabeth, Emily Rasinski, Carol Han, and Francesco Paganini. "16.1 In Practice: Responding to an Infectious Disease Outbreak amid a Humanitarian Emergency." In Principles and Practice of Emergency Research Response. Springer International Publishing, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48408-7_22.
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AbstractThis chapter highlights the work and leadership of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and its humanitarian partners to respond to humanitarian needs that arise from international health emergencies. To accomplish these tasks, aid workers strive to learn from the challenges and successes of the immediate past: the 2010 cholera outbreak that ravaged Haitian communities reeling from a catastrophic earthquake; the 2014 West Africa Ebola epidemic that required a multisectoral, multinational global response in three countries; the 2018 Ebola “Outbreak 10” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during an ongoing, multifaceted humanitarian crisis; and the 2020 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that further complicated the DRC Ebola outbreak response (aside from its historic global effects). While learning from these humanitarian crises, response workers actively plan for an uncertain future in which populations everywhere—most acutely in disaster-prone countries with the fewest resources—face climate change and environmental degradation pressures likely to make infectious disease outbreaks more frequent globally in decades to come.
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Sood, Bulbul, Vineet Kumar Srivastava, and Nochiketa Mohanty. "Addressing the Urgency and Magnitude of the COVID-19 Pandemic in India by Improving Healthcare Workforce Resilience." In Global Perspectives of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health, Education, and Role of Media. Springer Nature Singapore, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1106-6_2.
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AbstractThe sudden surge in COVID-19 cases during the second wave highlighted India’s lack of preparedness for critical care requirements in terms of infrastructure and human resources. It is the need of the hour to make efforts to build resilient and responsive health systems that are well prepared to handle the current COVID-19 pandemic and similar future threats. The challenges in the healthcare system during the second wave of COVID-19 included overstressed human resources in tertiary facilities, lack of trained healthcare workers, inadequate infrastructure at secondary-level facilities, and a shortage of beds, ventilators, medicines, and other requirements for tertiary-level care. Other challenges were lack of resources/capacity for setting up intensive care units (ICUs), unutilized ICU equipment at secondary-level facilities, and lack of operational planning, coordination, and support. Through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported Reaching Impact, Saturation, and Epidemic Control (RISE) Program, Jhpiego is providing technical assistance in 20 states across India to respond to the urgency and magnitude of the second wave of COVID-19. It is identifying areas and modalities of implementation and aligning these to the country’s response to the surge. The project’s focus is on health system preparedness for present and future waves of COVID-19 including activities for strengthening critical care services, medical oxygen management, strengthening molecular testing laboratory, strengthening the health system to respond to future waves, and enabling effective planning and management of critical logistics. This is being done in coordination with the Government of India (GoI) and state governments and by involving both public and private sector/faith-based institutions and non-government organizations (NGOs).
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Kvangarsnes, Marit, Torstein Hole, Bodil J. Landstad, Berit Misund Dahl, and Elise Kvalsund Bårdsgjerde. "Building Health Literacy: A Pedagogical Model for Good Health and Well-Being." In Towards Sustainable Good Health and Well-being. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61810-9_4.
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AbstractThe aim of this chapter is to present a pedagogical model for building health literacy to obtain sustainable health services at both an individual and organisational level. Health-literate people and organisations are better able to access, analyse, and comprehend necessary health information to make appropriate decisions about health and well-being. Promoting health literacy is a priority for the World Health Organization, and lack of health literacy is a global concern. Health literacy is important for health promotion and disease prevention and is particularly significant for people with chronic diseases. Health professionals need pedagogical knowledge and tools to build health literacy and to promote good health and well-being, which is an important Sustainability Development Goal (SDG 3). A pedagogical model offers a systematic and universal approach for planning, implementing, and assessing health literacy. Moreover, the pedagogical model for health literacy is a useful tool for reaching sustainability goals related to good health and well-being and better opportunities for all. The model aims at liberating human resources and promoting equity and consists of six pedagogical categories: frame factors, content, goals, patients’ health literacy, communication, and assessment. The pedagogical model has an ecological approach. This means that individuals, social networks, organisations, communities, and population must be engaged in order to build health literacy. Educational interventions also play a vital role in building health literacy, such as schools which have a focus on promoting good health. Building health literacy needs to start in early childhood and span over an individual’s lifetime.
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Zhao, Qianying, Yingwei Xiong, Qian Li, and Xinghao Cui. "Spatial Layout Planning of Medical and Health Institutions Based on the Concept of Healthy City: A Case Study of Mianyang." In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Springer Nature Singapore, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8401-1_62.
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AbstractAddressing the fundamental health needs of residents and enhancing the accessibility of healthcare services represent essential objectives in the development of healthy urban environments. Consequently, the investigation into the spatial arrangement of medical and healthcare facilities holds substantial significance. Taking Mianyang City as a case, this study investigated the spatial distribution of these facilities through spatial distribution direction analysis and kernel density analysis. The spatial distribution direction analysis showed that the layout of medical and health institutions in Mianyang extended from northwest to southeast. The kernel density analysis showed that medical facilities in Mianyang city were generally concentrated in the central urban area, with a high-density spatial distribution pattern. The spatial pattern of “single main core + multiple cores” is presented.The findings inform strategic policy recommendations aimed at optimizing the allocation and adjustment of health resources in Mianyang City, providing a basis for scientific formulation and implementation of regional health planning.
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Alcantara, Gabriel, and Nelson J. Chao. "Administrative Support." In The Comprehensive Cancer Center. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82052-7_10.
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AbstractA comprehensive cancer center is supported with an administrative infrastructure that facilitates the overall planning, management, and organization in the delivery of the center’s cancer care. This chapter explores the various administrative functions that are integral to the development and implementation of a comprehensive cancer center. Core administrative functions include, but are not limited to, strategic program planning and development, financial management, human resources management, operations management, space and facilities planning, compliance to regulatory and accreditation standards, and facilitation of access/intake functions for new patients entering the center for care. Depending on size of the cancer center and whether it is a freestanding institution, affiliated with an academic medical center, or part of a hospital or health system, the administrative infrastructure can vary in the extent to which operations are centralized versus decentralized. The optimal framework for administrative management can be scaled incrementally as the cancer center grows.
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Antolini, Fabrizio, and Antonio Giusti. "Tourism of Italians in Italy through crisis and development: the last 15 years, region by region." In Proceedings e report. Firenze University Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.36253/978-88-5518-461-8.45.
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Tourism is a very important economic activity for many nations and Italy is among those that particularly benefit from it. In fact, even during the period of pandemic, despite the crisis, tourism in Italy proved to be a particularly resilient sector: among all European countries, Italy is the one that recorded the highest number of total tourist nights-spent. However, tourism statistics are not yet exhaustive in describing a highly variable phenomenon at the territorial level. Even the tourism satellite accounts, so useful for sectoral planning at regional level, are compiled for the whole country. Instead, the territories do not always know themselves, while the enhancement of landscape resources is one of the major issues that has not always been adequately analyzed; also in the recently approved Italian PNRR/Next Generation EU. In this article, we aim to examine the trend of the tourism phenomenon in the various Italian regions over the past 15 years; a period marked by crises of different origins (economic, political, health) which slowed down the economic development of the third millennium. In particular, given the problems mentioned above, we decided to start the research by considering the arrivals in hotels and non-hotel establishments by Italian tourists. The hospitality business is in fact an important part of the tourism industry. We expect domestic tourism to have greater stability, being less affected by international problems. We then examined the tourism of Italians in Italy, in the various regions, from 2006 to 2020. This analysis allowed us to observe the tourism phenomenon in Italy from a different perspective, observing, region by region, the relationship between tourism within the region and tourism coming from others regions. The choice of arrivals, instead of night spent, reduces the influence of the specific type of tourism in each region. The first results appear interesting.
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Tan, Oon Seng, and Jallene Jia En Chua. "Science, Social Responsibility, and Education: The Experience of Singapore During the COVID-19 Pandemic." In Primary and Secondary Education During Covid-19. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81500-4_10.
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AbstractIn this chapter we first outline how the pandemic unfolded United Kingdom before highlighting the key thinking and strategies Singapore adopted in policy responses towards the crisis. The two key principles of Singapore’s approach, science, and social responsibility, contributed greatly to its success in handling the public health crisis. This chapter will elaborate on these principles and examine how these policies were carried out in the educational realm. We look at how Singapore relied on its strengths of proactive rational planning and execution to facilitate the transition to home-based learning (HBL) and the subsequent re-opening of schools. Concomitant with policies to address health and well-being for all students were strategies to ensure continuity of learning, student engagement, and innovation in the new learning environment. The use of online learning portals such as the Student Learning Space enabled all students from primary to pre-university levels to have equal access to quality curriculum resources. Professional development and preparation of teachers pertaining to facilitating new modes of learning were as important as implementation measures. Given the unexpected impact of the pandemic and the need for scalability there were also many challenges to ensure equitable access and holistic well-being for vulnerable groups of students. Looking forward, we discuss the implications of the pandemic on Singapore’s education scene, such as how it elevated core issues related to curriculum, pedagogy, and design of learning environments. We talk about opportunities for some of these issues to be addressed in policy and research, and how doing so can better build an adaptable education system for the twenty-first century.
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Burrell, Darrell Norman, Stacey Morin, Sharon L. Burton, Kevin Richardson, and Laura Ann Jones. "Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace Are a Significant Public Health Issue and How Employee Assistance Programs Can Be a Solution." In Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development. IGI Global, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1380-0.ch011.
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Employment is a crucial factor in achieving economic security and self-sufficiency, yet individuals with disabilities often face significant barriers to accessing meaningful and gainful employment opportunities. According to the United States Census Bureau, individuals with disabilities are 65 percent less likely to be employed than those without disabilities. This discrepancy is due, in large part, to limited diversity, equity, inclusion interventions, and knowledge in the workplace on invisible disabilities. This chapter looks to explore the nature of this issue through management consulting intervention with a hospital with significant disability discrimination.
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Sadoux, Stéphane, and Cecilia Di Marco. "The British “Healthy New Towns” initiative: a step towards reuniting planning and health?" In Local Resources, Territorial Development and Well-being. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781789908619.00019.
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Ashraf, Kabar, and Hilles Ahmad. "ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE COLLAPSE OF WASTEWATER BASINS IN THE VILLAGE OF UMM AL NASR IN THE NORTHERN GAZA STRIP THE RELATIONSHIP OF THIS DESTINATION TO THE 2030 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AGENDA." In 24th SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference 2024. STEF92 Technology, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2024v/4.2/s19.37.
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This study addresses the severe environmental disaster in the village of Umm al-Nasr in the northern Gaza Strip, which faces one of the most severe environmental disasters. The equivalent of 130 thousand cubic meters of sewage flowed into the village of Umm al-Nasr from the sewage collection basin. The losses include the deaths of five citizens and the injuries of 35 others, in addition to environmental damage and material losses in the village as a result of this environmental disaster, including pollution levels, ecosystem disruption, and health risks. The research aims to explore the complex impacts of this crisis on society and sustainable development goals (SDGs). On the impacts of such disasters on infrastructure, especially water supply, sanitation, and electricity, taking into account the exacerbating issue of overgrowth. An important finding of this study emphasizes the inadequacy of current infrastructure programs to meet the needs of the growing population. Deficiencies are evident in water supply, sanitation, and electricity. In addition to the high rates of population growth in the Gaza Strip, especially land has harmful effects on the quality and availability of groundwater. The community lacks the financial and technical resources necessary to properly maintain and develop basic infrastructure. Climate changes and increasing amounts of rainfall in the North: gaps in infrastructure planning and a lack of early warning. Durable and sustainable political solutions between the Palestinian Authority and Israel. Addressing political divisions within the Palestinian territories is essential to achieving stability in the region. They pose challenges to achieving and have multifaceted impacts on sustainable development goals (SDGs), affecting health, poverty, and economic growth. They pose challenges to achieving SDGs related to health (SDG 3), poverty alleviation (SDG 1), and resilient cities (SDG 11). Integrated for Risk Management The global forces related to the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are Goals Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation), 11 (sustainable cities and communities), 13 (climate action), and 17 (partnerships for the goals)
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Dailey, Madalene. "Nueva Reforma - Designing for Rural Latin America." In 113th Annual Meeting Paper Proceedings. ACSA Press, 2025. https://doi.org/10.35483/acsa.am.113.34.
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An escalating climate crisis is reshaping global landscapes at an accelerated pace, creating uncertainty within architecture and planning. As these once-localized issues spill over borders and intertwine, they converge into a single, large-scale crisis demanding humanitarian intervention. Because climate change affects multiple regions simultaneously, it can be difficult to determine where to allocate already limited resources, creating new challenges in determining how aid is distributed. So, who qualifies for assistance? And what response efforts are prioritized when need is so widespread and complex?Rural agricultural communities in Latin America are among the first to experience the impacts of large-scale displacement, disproportionate resource distribution, and drastically changing climates. As these threats intensify, rural populations face growing challenges in securing habitable living conditions. This crisis is particularly evident in Latin America’s Dry Corridor, where environmentally dependent communities struggle to survive. Guatemala, despite having the largest economy in Central America, has one of the fastest growing emigration rates.1 Half of the population lives in poverty, with the housing deficit exceeding 2.2 million homes.2 Facing discrepancies in inadequate shelter construction, limited land rights, and insufficient socio-economic opportunities, a high concentration of the country’s impoverished population continually struggles with housing insecurity and recovery, leaving them in a harmful cycle of repair.Climate-vulnerable communities require new approaches to address systemic discrepancies in how shelter-focused humanitarian work operates locally. In response to limited aid, homestead programs like Nueva Reforma in Chiquimula, Guatemala, are leading grassroots efforts to combat local issues and help their community build climate-related resilience through citizen-organized planning. The program has allowed residents to tackle issues like land tenure rights, affordable housing, and larger socio-economic development to combat displacement threats. Despite this success, long-term resilience challenges remain, particularly in updating shelters and expanding capacity for social investment programs. In 2024, the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA), Habitat for Humanity Guatemala, the Association for Education and Health in Central America (AEHCA), the Ipala municipality, and local village leaders contributed to an investigative case study conducted with residents of Nueva Reforma to examine how architecture and local planning can contribute to long-term resilience for vulnerable rural populations.Findings from Nueva Reforma contribute to understanding the complex challenges of climate-induced displacement and housing insecurity in rural Latin America, offering insight into how replicable key tools can be developed to address displacement and shelter assistance on a larger scale within the Dry Corridor’s climate-vulnerable populations.
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Naqy, Amnah, Ilkin Mammadli, Pinggang Zhang, Roberto Stigliani, Vandena Rastogi, and Adnan Al-Shammali. "Analytical Approach for Development Plan Optimization for Fields at Early Development Stage – Case Study in the Greater Burgan Field." In International Petroleum Technology Conference. IPTC, 2025. https://doi.org/10.2523/iptc-25090-ea.
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Abstract Greater Burgan Field consists of stacked primary sandstone and secondary carbonate reservoirs. Long-term decisions for reservoir health management, investment value, and water handling projects are all based on the ability to accurately predict and forecast production profiles. Secondary reservoirs are often more geologically complex, with less dynamic production history, making these forecasts even more challenging. Such complexities necessitate innovative approaches to address uncertainties and provide reliable forecasts, especially during the early stages of development. This paper aims to highlight methods and workflows implemented by the South East Kuwait (SEK) reservoir team to improve the efficiency of production forecasting, using the Upper Wara reservoir as a case study. The Upper Wara reservoir is notable for its geological intricacies, including channels, heterolithics, and bay fill deposits. It is still in the early-development stage, and many wells have commingled production with historically important Middle and Lower Wara formations. This commingling further complicates data isolation efforts, requiring tailored approaches for meaningful insights. Unravelling and isolating enough dynamic data specific to Upper Wara to feed a traditional full-field simulation model would be too time-consuming and still include many uncertainties. Instead, the team utilized an analytical approach to provide fit-for-purpose predictions within a significantly shorter timeframe. In addition, the team also wanted to explore optimum well spacing and the voidage replacement ratio for the waterflood scheme, so built a dedicated sector model to answer these business questions. The well performance type curves were defined for variable sand qualities using this sector model. This enabled better categorization of reservoir characteristics and their corresponding impacts on well behavior. An analytical spreadsheet tool was created to run sensitivities and to scale up the profile to account for field-wide volumes. The effectiveness and accuracy of the analytical workflows were checked and compared with the sector model across multiple scenarios to build confidence in this approach. These new tools were confirmed fit-for-purpose for Upper Wara early-stage development planning, building confidence in plausible predictions within an acceptable range of uncertainty and ultimately allowing for long-term investment decisions such as well count, pattern flood strategy, and facilities planning in a much shorter timeframe than traditional approaches would have allowed. This expedited process not only saved valuable resources but also ensured timely decision-making critical for the reservoir’s strategic development. The team recommends further work in the Upper Wara to conduct a waterflood pattern pilot in different geological settings within the field for further calibration enhancement and to integrate this understanding with the existing full-field reservoir simulation model with stacked reservoirs of the Greater Burgan Field. Such integration will enhance predictive accuracy and establish robust frameworks for managing secondary reservoirs. This analytical approach has been proven successful and could be quickly implemented across other secondary reservoirs of the Greater Burgan Field to optimize future investment decisions, as well as many other reservoirs at pre-development or early-development stages across Kuwait. Its adaptability makes it a viable solution for addressing challenges in reservoirs with limited historical data and complex geological settings, offering significant potential for broader applications.
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Zia, Hanim Khalida, Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto, and E. Basyaruddin. "Human Resources (HR) Addition Planning for the Marketing Division Development and Marketing Strategy in Siti Hawa Padang Mother and Child Hospital." In 1st International Conference on Health Sciences and Biotechnology (ICHB 2021). Atlantis Press, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/ahsr.k.220303.013.
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Ito, Atsushi, Yuko Hiramatsu, Kazutaka Ueda, et al. "Development of Tourism Resources Utilizing Healing Effects." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1001802.
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This research aims to provide tourism information on the healing effects of forest bathing and power spots in response to the health consciousness of the After Corona and With Corona era. For this purpose, we will elucidate the following questions: "What exactly are the effects of forest bathing, and what brings about the healing effects? Specifically, by collecting and analyzing information that links brain waves and GPS location information, it will be possible to provide pinpoint information on which places and how much of a relaxing effect they have, such as where to go near a waterfall or under a huge tree. We will also elucidate the factors that bring about the relaxation effect and examine the possibility of reproducing the relaxation effect. Based on the results of these studies, we will improve the functions and performance of the Nikko Senjogahara guide application that we have been developing for seven years. Regarding measuring the effects of forest bathing, measuring the amount of cortisol at the beginning and the end of the bath is common. However, in that case, we can know the effects as an area; however, it is not easy to provide pinpoint information on which place and how much relaxation is good, for example, near a waterfall here or there, or under this huge tree. In addition, research on the default mode network, the idle state of the brain, has been progressing in recent years. When relaxing by taking a forest bath and paying attention to the inner world, a state of mind-wandering (thinking about many things in a daze) is created, which is expected to activate the default mode network. As a result, it is expected that memories in various parts of the brain under the conscious mind will be connected, and the brain will be in a state where creativity can be easily exercised. Suppose forest bathing or strolling promotes the activation state of the default mode network. In that case, we can measure the effect by continuously measuring EEG and know if there is any difference depending on the location. Once the location can be identified, it is possible to know which of the five senses of information are effective at that location, whether it is auditory, olfactory, or tactile. From this, we can expect to know the elements, such as the sound of water, wind, leaves rubbing, the scent of the trees, and the spray of wind and water, that bring about the effects of forest bathing. For that purpose, we have been developing a wearable EEG sensor with a startup. From the test on our campus using that EEG sensor, we had an interesting result. For example, α wave was increased around a fountain, and β wave was increased when taking photos. In 2022, we are planning to start collecting and analyzing EEG data and location data in Senjogahara and investigating the relationship between them.
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Ukropina, Snežana, Vesna Mijatović-Jovanović, Ivana Radić, et al. "Novi Sad City Health Profile 2024: Health promotion planning for 8th phase of WHO European Healthy Cities Network." In Proceedings of the International Congress Public Health - Achievements and Challenges. Institute of Public Health of Serbia "Dr Milan Jovanović Batut", 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/batutphco24097u.
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Background: Updating or creating city health profiles at least once every five years or during each phase of the World Health Organization (WHO) European Healthy Cities Network (EHCN) is recommended. These profiles can serve as the foundation for advocacy, informing policy decisions, setting health-related priorities, and ensuring accountability. City health profiles offer a scientifically grounded assessment of the population's health and the environments in which they reside. The City of Novi Sad has been a member of WHO EHCN since 2012. Methods and Objectives: The 2024 Novi Sad City Health Profile, following the WHO EHCN methodology, includes summarized data from health status analysis, Rapid Health Assessment of Quality of Life (RPA) results, and the results of the Consensus Conference of stakeholders in the City of Novi Sad. Results: Novi Sad City Health Profile 2024: summarize health information relevant to the city according to socio-demographic factors (growing population between two Censuses but also ageing), indicators of mortality and morbidity (significant burden of non-communicable diseases, but also with a need for infectious disease control), health-care organization (shortage of human resources and support on primary health care), environmental health determinants (supporting continual monitoring and informing) and characteristics of applied health promotion programmes (needs for standard measure applying and evaluation); describes the main quality of life characteristics according to the RPA method and according to the outputs of city stakeholders Consensus Conference, propose prioritization of health problems solution in Novi Sad through 6 main domains (Ecosystem, Accessibility and Availability, Urban Planning and Development, Safety, Culture). Conclusions: Novi Sad City Health Profile identifies factors and determinants that affect health in the city; suggests areas for action to improve health; sets targets for health-related achievements; and informs the public, politicians, professionals, and policy-makers about matters that affect health, in an easily understandable way.
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Pradana, Cerry Surya, Novi Siti Kussuji Indrastuti, Susetyo Hario Putero, and Rustamaji. "Designing Development Model of Healing Tourism in the Pakembinangun." In 3rd International Conference on Community Engagement and Education for Sustainable Development. AIJR Publisher, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.21467/proceedings.151.14.
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Based on the 2020 Community Service Program (KKN) team analysis, Pakembinangun Village has been planning tourism village development. Pakembinangun Village has yet to be visited by tourists visiting Kaliurang, even though it has natural resources suitable for tourism. The village also has complete health facilities and has long been known as a place of healing. Based on this analysis, healing tourism was chosen as the focus program. Healing tourism utilizes the potential of natural, artificial, and human resources to treat and improve physical, mental, spiritual, and social health. At present, truly holistic healing tourism has yet to be founded in Indonesia. This healing tourism development program aims to increase economic growth, improve people's welfare, increase business opportunities for the community, increase community involvement, build financial independence, and utilize natural and cultural resources. To achieve this goal, several methods used were observation, interviews, literature study, Focus Group Discussion, socialization, and student involvement through KKN. A growth center strategy model was used to realize this idea. The initial development strategy centered on one location (growth center) will spread growth to secondary and tertiary areas (production centers). Integrating governance for developing growth and production centers will produce a multiplier effect regarding quality, quantity, and sustainability. In addition, this strategic model will also encourage the emergence of superior product innovations in growth and production centers. The community involvement model is used to develop the services in Wijayakusuma Healing Park. The existence of these services opens up community business opportunities. It increases village incomes through visitor fees, healthy drinks, and food production by Farmer's Women Group or Kelompok Wanita Tani, tour guides, administrative officers, health checkers, gymnastics instructors, masseurs, accommodation provision, dance, etc.
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HOXHOLLI, Emi, and Donika KËRÇINI. "Economic and social rights enjoyment in Albania: Literature Review and Conceptual Framework." In ISSUES OF HOUSING, PLANNING, AND RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERRITORY Towards Euro-Mediterranean Perspectives. POLIS PRESS, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.37199/c41000106.
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Economic and social rights have been affirmed since 1976 in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights but the globalization, huge economic differences, and financial and health crises that hap- pened during the last decade have brought them into focus. Economic and social rights include the rights to adequate housing, education, health, work and food. These rights belong to every human being, regardless of age, sex, nationality, ethnicity, religion, race, wealth or any other status. Recognition and respect of these rights is today a challenge for all defenders of human rights, such as institutions, NGOs and academics. A human rights economy places people and the planet at the heart of the economic policies, investment decisions, consumer choices and business models and this will help in completing the ambition of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (Türk,2023). Ten years ago, the World Bank in collaboration with the Human Rights Measurement Initiative developed the economic and social rights performance score, in order measure how effectively countries use their economic resources to ensure the fulfilment of economic and social rights. But which is the status of Albania regarding the economic and social rights? If we refer to data provided by People’s Advocate, the Albanian NHRI, in 2021 there were 32 complaints about non-adequate housing, 101 complaints for education, 97 complaints for healthcare, 51 complaints regarding the right to work and 72 complaints for non-adequate food. Comparing these figures with the total number of 1,630 complaints about human rights violations is clear that they are very low due to the fact that individuals are not aware of having these rights and don’t fight to be part of the policymaking.
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Celuppi, Ianka Cristina, Célio Luiz Cunha, Jades Fernando Hammes, Felipe Nedel Mendes De Aguiar, Raul Sidnei Wazlawick, and Eduardo Monguilhott Dalmarco. "Strategic Action "O Brasil Conta Comigo": Development of a tool for managing professionals willing to act in the fight against COVID-19." In Anais Estendidos do Simpósio Brasileiro de Sistemas Multimídia e Web. Sociedade Brasileira de Computação - SBC, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.5753/webmedia_estendido.2021.17621.
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When the Covid-19 pandemic began, it was up to the Brazilian Ministry of Health (MS) to produce a nationwide health policy, organizing and planning strategies to mitigate health problems related to the SARS-CoV2 infection. In this context, and in cooperation with the Bridge Laboratory at UFSC, they developed a tool for the strategy "O Brasil Conta Comigo" (Brazil counts on me) in order to assist health managers to cope with the deficit in the hiring of human resources. An application was developed in record time that allowed the voluntary registration of health professionals willing to act in health care to deal with Covid-19. Thus, it was possible to increase agility in the process of hiring health professionals in several regions of the country, as well as in the production of the largest self-declaratory database of health professionals in Brazil.
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Rudder, Marc, Derval Barzey, Amy Ramlal, Shaleni Gopie, and Ronald Alfred. "An Assessment of and Proposed Updates to the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Trinidad and Tobago Based on the Readiness Evaluation Tool for Oil Spills." In SPE Trinidad and Tobago Section Energy Resources Conference. SPE, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/200965-ms.
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Abstract The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries assessed the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Trinidad and Tobago (NOSCP, 2013) for its effectiveness as a preparedness and response mechanism. Using the Readiness Evaluation Tool for Oil Spills (RETOS™), the NOSCP attained a score of 42% in the Level A Assessment. Gaps were identified in areas including National Legislation, Risk Management, Logistics, Training and Exercises, and Operational Response. Further, lessons learned from past spills were examined to highlight deficiencies in oil spill response (OSR) planning and readiness. Proposed updates to the NOSCP include: designation of appropriate Lead Agency depending on the nature of the spill scenario, mandating Oil Spill Risk Assessments, and the use of SIMA as a decision-making tool for oil spill response; development of comprehensive guidelines for Dispersant Use, Oiled Wildlife Response and Oil Spill Waste Management. The NOSCP is being re-designed to facilitate a national response management system that meets best management practice for oil spill contingency planning. This will enable the efficient and effective deployment of the appropriate resources (equipment, expertise and oversight) to mitigate impacts to human health and the environment, and minimize production down time and socio-economic costs.
Reports on the topic "Bureau of Health Planning and Resources Development"
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Tabuga, Aubrey, and Carlos Cabaero. Situation Analysis of ECCD-F1KD Initiatives in the Province of Samar. Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2019. https://doi.org/10.62986/dp2019.30.
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Children are more likely to develop and reach their full potential when they are protected from disease, provided proper nutrition, and live in stimulating and safe environments. Unfortunately, many children are deprived of nurturing care and favorable environment. In the Philippines, one-third of children under five years old were stunted based on 2015 estimates. This study aims to contribute in determining appropriate strategies for early childhood care and development interventions (ECCD) for the first 1000 days in a child’s life by conducting a situation analysis in selected local government units in the province of Samar. It aims to examine the contextual factors underlying ECCD-F1KD interventions with emphasis on the policy and governance, the inputs and processes of planning and implementation of ECCD-F1KD programs and services, and the nurturing care practices of parents and caregivers. Results from the study emphasize, among others, the need for greater focus and resources to address current malnutrition problems and prevent malnutrition among children in the future. Likewise, there is a need for more integrated planning amongst local offices and clearer delineation of roles for ECCD F1KD initiatives. There is also a need to establish objective metrics during planning and implementation, as well as capacitation of LGUs to conduct monitoring and evaluation. The capacity of the human resources and health infrastructure must also be improved through ample capacitation and compensation for personnel, as well as rethinking deployment of health workers and positioning of health facilities to improve access to health and nutrition services. Finally, initiatives must be designed to improve health and nutrition knowledge of parents, to provide safe environments for children, and to promote sustainable livelihoods so that households can better provide nurturing care.
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Parsons, Helen M. Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.23970/ahrqepccer260.
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Objective. To understand the evidence base for nutrition interventions delivered prior to or during cancer treatment for preventing and treating negative cancer and cancer treatment–related outcomes among individuals with or at risk for malnutrition. The primary purpose was to inform the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pathways to Prevention workshop Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes, held July 26–28, 2022. Data sources. We searched Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials to identify studies from 2000 through July 2022. We conducted grey literature searches to identify additional resources relevant to the associated costs or value (e.g., cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit) of nutrition interventions. Review methods. The review was guided by a set of Key Questions established by the NIH planning committee for the Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes workshop. We searched for studies that evaluated a broad range of nutrition interventions (e.g., dietary supplements, nutrition support, nutrition counseling) for preventing and treating negative outcomes of cancer and cancer-related treatment. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with enrollment ≥50 participants. We extracted basic study information from all eligible studies, then grouped studies by broad intervention and cancer types. We provide a detailed evidence map for all included studies, but conducted risk of bias and additional qualitative descriptions of outcomes for only those intervention and cancer types with a larger volume of literature. Results. We identified 9,798 unique references, with 206 studies from 219 publications reporting RCTs of nutrition interventions to potentially improve negative outcomes of cancer and cancer-related treatment. Two decades of randomized trial evidence on nutrition interventions for adults prior to and/or during cancer treatment primarily focused on dietary supplements, nutrition support (including oral nutrition supplements), and the route or timing of nutrition interventions for gastrointestinal and head and neck cancers in the inpatient setting. Most studies evaluated changes in body weight/composition, adverse events, length of hospital stay, and quality of life. Few studies were conducted within the U.S. setting. Among intervention and cancer types with a high volume of literature (n=114), which predominantly included studies in dietary supplements and nutrition support in gastrointestinal and head and neck cancers, 11 percent (n=12) were rated as low risk of bias (higher quality), 40 percent (n=46) medium risk of bias, and 49 percent (n=56) high risk of bias (lower quality). Low and medium risk-of-bias studies reported mixed results on the effect of nutrition interventions across cancer and treatment-related outcomes. Although the evidence map shows a large volume of studies evaluating nutrition interventions and outcomes, these studies showed high heterogeneity across study populations, interventions, and outcomes (measure definitions, timing of measurements), even within nutrition intervention categories; as a result, we could not aggregate results. While studies enrolled individuals from multiple cancer types, treatments, and stages, across the lifespan, with varying degrees of muscle wasting, and in those with a range of comorbid conditions, no eligible studies specifically evaluated whether the effects of nutrition interventions on preventing negative outcomes varied across these characteristics. Among studies included in our Key Questions, we found that few (4%, n=8) published cost or value (e.g., cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit) information related to the intervention. In our grey literature search of additional studies examining cost or value of nutrition interventions, we found few studies that conducted cost-effectiveness or cost-benefit analyses; among those that did, we found the studies were conducted in non-U.S. health systems and demonstrated mixed results on the value of nutrition interventions. Conclusions. Although overall RCT evidence focused on a wide range of nutrition interventions, studies were concentrated in use of dietary supplements, nutrition support, and the route or timing of nutrition interventions within gastrointestinal and head and neck cancers in inpatient settings. Among interventions with the highest volume of literature, the majority of studies were rated as high risk of bias. Our findings point to the need for rigorous new research to bolster the evidence base. Specifically, the field needs a more detailed future evaluation of a subset of nutrition interventions contained in this evidence map that focuses on priorities most relevant to specific stakeholders (e.g., oncologists, patients, dietitians, researchers, policymakers). Further, studies should be specifically designed to evaluate the main outcomes of interest for clinical practice. Future research would also benefit from creation of standardized taxonomies for interventions and outcomes as well as more rigorous design and reporting of nutrition interventions. As mentioned, heterogeneity of populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes precluded aggregation. Currently, the quality and heterogeneity of the studies limit translation of findings into clinical practice or guidelines. In order to inform development of these guidelines, coordinated efforts are required to develop detailed conceptual frameworks for mechanisms of nutrition interventions most relevant to clinical care providers and patients. Such frameworks would help inform priorities for future research as well as guide practice and policy.
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Khan, Mahreen. Public Financial Management and Transitioning out of Aid. Institute of Development Studies, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/k4d.2022.145.
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This rapid review found an absence of literature focused specifically on measuring the impact of PFM and governance systems in countries that have transitioned from aid, by moving up the income ladder. However, there are a few academic publications and a limited number of studies by multilateral, such as the World Bank, that examine the role of PFM and governance systems in countries that are transitioning or have moved away from aid. However, the importance of public financial management (PFM) and governance systems in development is well established and seen as a pre-requisite for economic growth. To effectively transition from aid, most low-income countries (LICs) need to upgrade their PFM and governance systems to meet the different scale, resources, accountability mechanisms, and capacity-building requirements of a middle-income country (MIC). The absence of the above empirical evidence may be due to the complexity of measuring the impact of PFM reforms as the results are non-linear, difficult to isolate from other policies to establish causality, and manifest in a longer time frame. However, through comparative country studies, the consequences of deficient PFM and governance have been well documented. So impaired budgetary planning, implementation, and reporting, limited fiscal transparency, weak accountability mechanisms, resource leakage, and inefficient service delivery are well recognised as detrimental to economic growth and development. The literature on transitioning countries focuses predominantly on the impact of aid withdrawal on the social sector, where comparative qualitative data is easier to obtain and the effects are usually more immediate, visible, and may even extend to global health outcomes, such as in AIDS prevention programmes. Thus, tracking the progress of donor-assisted social sector programmes is relatively easier than for PFM and governance reforms. The literature is more abundant on the overall lessons of transitions from aid both for country governments and donors. The key lessons underscore the importance of PFM and governance systems and mechanisms to a successful transition up the income ladder: Planning for transition should be strategic, detailed and specifically geared to mitigate against risks, explicitly assessing the best mix of finance options to mitigate the impact of aid reduction/withdrawal on national budgets. The plan must be led by a working group or ministry and have timelines and milestones; Where PFM and governance is weak transition preparation should include strengthening PFM especially economic and fiscal legislation, administration, and implementation; Stakeholders such as donor partners (DPs) and NGOs should participate in the planning process with clear, open, and ongoing communication channels; Political and economic assessments in the planning and mid-term phases as well as long-term monitoring and evaluation should be instituted; Build financial, technical, and management capacity throughout the plan implementation This helpdesk report draws on academic, policy, and grey sources from the previous seven years rather than the usual K4D five-year window, to account for the two-year disruption of COVID-19. As cross-country studies on PFM and governance are scarce, a few older studies are also referenced to ensure a comprehensive response to the query. The report focuses on low-income countries transitioning from aid due to a change in status to lower-middle-income countries.
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Idris, Iffat. Increasing Birth Registration for Children of Marginalised Groups in Pakistan. Institute of Development Studies (IDS), 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/k4d.2021.102.
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This review looks at approaches to promote birth registration among marginalised groups, in order to inform programming in Pakistan. It draws on a mixture of academic and grey literature, in particular reports by international development organizations. While there is extensive literature on rates of birth registration and the barriers to this, and consensus on approaches to promote registration, the review found less evidence of measures specifically aimed at marginalised groups. Gender issues are addressed to some extent, particularly in understanding barriers to registration, but the literature was largely disability-blind. The literature notes that birth registration is considered as a fundamental human right, allowing access to services such as healthcare and education; it is the basis for obtaining other identity documents, e.g. driving licenses and passports; it protects children, e.g. from child marriage; and it enables production of vital statistics to support government planning and resource allocation. Registration rates are generally lower than average for vulnerable children, e.g. from minority groups, migrants, refugees, children with disabilities. Discriminatory policies against minorities, restrictions on movement, lack of resources, and lack of trust in government are among the ‘additional’ barriers affecting the most marginalised. Women, especially unmarried women, also face greater challenges in getting births registered. General approaches to promoting birth registration include legal and policy reform, awareness-raising activities, capacity building of registration offices, integration of birth registration with health services/education/social safety nets, and the use of digital technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
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Sett, Dominic, Florian Waldschmidt, Alvaro Rojas-Ferreira, et al. Climate and disaster risk analytics tool for adaptive social protection. United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.53324/wnsg2302.
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Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) as discussed in this report is an approach to enhance the well-being of communities at risk. As an integrated approach, ASP builds on the interface of Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Social Protection (SP) to address interconnected risks by building resilience, thereby overcoming the shortcomings of traditionally sectoral approaches. The design of meaningful ASP measures needs to be informed by specific information on risk, risk drivers and impacts on communities at risk. In contrast, a limited understanding of risk and its drivers can potentially lead to maladaptation practices. Therefore, multidimensional risk assessments are vital for the successful implementation of ASP. Although many sectoral tools to assess risks exist, available integrated risk assessment methods across sectors are still inadequate in the context of ASP, presenting an important research and implementation gap. ASP is now gaining international momentum, making the timely development of a comprehensive risk analytics tool even more important, including in Indonesia, where nationwide implementation of ASP is currently under way. OBJECTIVE: To address this gap, this study explores the feasibility of a climate and disaster risk analytics tool for ASP (CADRAT-ASP), combining sectoral risk assessment in the context of ASP with a more comprehensive risk analytics approach. Risk analytics improve the understanding of risks by locating and quantifying the potential impacts of disasters. For example, the Economics of Climate Adaptation (ECA) framework quantifies probable current and expected future impacts of extreme events and determines the monetary cost and benefits of specific risk management and adaptation measures. Using the ECA framework, this report examines the viability and practicality of applying a quantitative risk analytics approach for non-financial and non-tangible assets that were identified as central to ASP. This quantitative approach helps to identify cost-effective interventions to support risk-informed decision making for ASP. Therefore, we used Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, as a case study, to identify potential entry points and examples for the further development and application of such an approach. METHODS & RESULTS: The report presents an analysis of central risks and related impacts on communities in the context of ASP. In addition, central social protection dimensions (SPD) necessary for the successful implementation of ASP and respective data needs from a theoretical perspective are identified. The application of the quantitative ECA framework is tested for tropical storms in the context of ASP, providing an operational perspective on technical feasibility. Finally, recommendations on further research for the potential application of a suitable ASP risk analytics tool in Indonesia are proposed. Results show that the ECA framework and its quantitative modelling platform CLIMADA successfully quantified the impact of tropical storms on four SPDs. These SPDs (income, access to health, access to education and mobility) were selected based on the results from the Hazard, Exposure and Vulnerability Assessment (HEVA) conducted to support the development of an ASP roadmap for the Republic of Indonesia (UNU-EHS 2022, forthcoming). The SPDs were modelled using remote sensing, gridded data and available global indices. The results illustrate the value of the outcome to inform decision making and a better allocation of resources to deliver ASP to the case study area. RECOMMENDATIONS: This report highlights strong potential for the application of the ECA framework in the ASP context. The impact of extreme weather events on four social protection dimensions, ranging from access to health care and income to education and mobility, were successfully quantified. In addition, further developments of CADRAT-ASP can be envisaged to improve modelling results and uptake of this tool in ASP implementation. Recommendations are provided for four central themes: mainstreaming the CADRAT approach into ASP, data and information needs for the application of CADRAT-ASP, methodological advancements of the ECA framework to support ASP and use of CADRAT-ASP for improved resilience-building. Specific recommendations are given, including the integration of additional hazards, such as flood, drought or heatwaves, for a more comprehensive outlook on potential risks. This would provide a broader overview and allow for multi-hazard risk planning. In addition, high-resolution local data and stakeholder involvement can increase both ownership and the relevance of SPDs. Further recommendations include the development of a database and the inclusion of climate and socioeconomic scenarios in analyses.
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Evidence-informed planning and action in Central Asia: Learnings from the Tajikistan Adolescent Wellbeing and Health Pilot Project. Population Council, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/sbsr2021.1046.
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To address adolescent health and wellbeing in Tajikistan, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and Population Council used a hybrid human-centered (HCD) and evidence-based program design to engage adolescent girls, boys, and caregivers in a guided process of defining key issues and program areas. The design informed the development of a first-of-its-kind program model for AKF and in Tajikistan: coordinated community-based groups for adolescent girls and boys, caregivers' groups, and an institutional stakeholder community of practice in Tajikistan. Design and implementation experiences established "proof of concept" as a basis to expand the approach across the country and region. The pilot generated valuable lessons and resources to inform and support both expansion and new programming.
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Mapping the extent to which performance-based financing (PBF) programs reflect quality, informed choice and voluntarism and implications for family planning services: A review of indicators. Population Council, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/sbsr2018.1009.
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Expanding access to and use of voluntary family planning (FP) services is a well-established global health goal–it is a specific target under the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of good health and well-being, an integral component of Every Woman Every Child (EWEC), and the overall objective of the Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) partnership, among other initiatives. | One promising approach for achieving global voluntary FP goals is performance-based financing (PBF), which deploys financial incentives to the health system to improve service availability, utilization, and quality as well as addressing some public financial management bottlenecks by directly targeting resources to facilities based on performance. | Setting global voluntary FP goals implies following a rights-based approach to family planning, which uses a set of standards and principles to guide program assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation that enables individuals and couples to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children, to have the information and services to do so, and to be treated equitably and free of discrimination. | While both PBF, which uses financial disbursements to incentivize health service delivery and quality, and rights-based programming have informed efforts to strengthen and scale FP services, there are gaps in understanding the linkages between PBF and a rights-based approach (RBA) to FP services. To address this gap, a review of PBF operations manuals was undertaken together with an analysis of PBF indicators relevant to FP services. This and another report (Mapping the extent to which performance-based financing (PBF) programs reflect quality, informed choice, and voluntarism and implications for family planning services: A review of PBF operational manuals) assess whether existing FP indicators are sensitive to the principles associated with an RBA.
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Mapping the extent to which performance-based financing (PBF) programs reflect quality, informed choice, and voluntarism and implications for family planning services: A review of PBF operational manuals. Population Council, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/sbsr2018.1010.
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Expanding access to and use of voluntary family planning (FP) services is a well-established global health goal- it is a specific target under the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of good health and well-being, an integral component of Every Woman Every Child (EWEC), and the overall objective of the Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) partnership, among other initiatives. | One promising approach for achieving global voluntary FP goals is performance-based financing (PBF), which deploys financial incentives to the health system to improve service availability, utilization, and quality as well as addressing some public financial management bottlenecks by directly targeting resources to facilities based on performance. | Setting global voluntary FP goals implies following a rights-based approach to family planning, which uses a set of standards and principles to guide program assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation that enables individuals and couples to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children, to have the information and services to do so, and to be treated equitably and free of discrimination. | While both PBF, which uses financial disbursements to incentivize health service delivery and quality, and rights-based programming have informed efforts to strengthen and scale FP services, there are gaps in understanding the linkages between PBF and a rights-based approach (RBA) to FP services. To address this gap, a review of performance-based financing (PBF) operations manuals was undertaken together with an analysis of PBF indicators relevant to FP services. This and another report (Mapping the extent to which performance-based financing (PBF) programs reflect quality, informed choice and voluntarism and implications for family planning services: A review of indicators) assess whether existing FP indicators are sensitive to the principles associated with an RBA.
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Innovative Solutions to Human-Wildlife Conflicts: National Wildlife Research Center Accomplishments, 2010. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2011.7291310.aphis.
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As the research arm of Wildlife Services, a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), NWRC develops methods and information to address human-wildlife conflicts related to agriculture, human health and safety, property damage, invasive species, and threatened and endangered species. The NWRC is the only Federal research facility in the United States devoted entirely to the development of methods for effective wildlife damage management, and it’s research authority comes from the Animal Damage Control Act of 1931. The NWRC’s research priorities are based on nationwide research needs assessments, congressional directives, APHIS Wildlife Services program needs, and stakeholder input. The Center is committed to helping resolve the ever-expanding and changing issues associated with human-wildlife conflict management and remains well positioned to address new issues through proactive efforts and strategic planning activities. NWRC research falls under four principal areas that reflect APHIS’ commitment to “protecting agricultural and natural resources from agricultural animal and plant health threats, zoonotic diseases, invasive species, and wildlife conflicts and diseases”. In addition to the four main research areas, the NWRC maintains support functions related to animal care, administration, information transfer, archives, quality assurance, facility development, and legislative and public affairs.
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Untold stories from the Himalaya: 20 solutions for waste and water management. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), 2025. https://doi.org/10.53055/icimod.1050.
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The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), a region of immense natural beauty and ecological significance spans an area of 595,000 km² across the eight countries. It is the ‘water tower of Asia’ with the headwaters of 10 major river systems supporting about 1.9 billion people. However, the region is facing severe challenges due to rapid and unplanned urbanisation, climate change and environmental degradation. Rapid glacier retreat in a warming climate threatens future water supplies while concretised development will further disrupt hydrological patterns and reduce groundwater recharge leading to water scarcity and food insecurity. Increased population and rapid urbanisation also bring challenges on waste and sanitation services hampering the health of ecosystems and people. The Parvat Manthan Forum aims to build a collaborative and responsive platform that provides support to hill towns and cities in engaging with each other and central governments. The forum seeks to help these regions become more inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient in urban water and sanitation management. Its purpose is to bring together Himalayan towns and cities to act collectively toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). This initiative aligns with the UN's Decade for Action to achieve the SDGs, as well as the explicit recognition of the "human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment" at COP27. Under the Parvat Manthan forum, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), in collaboration with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and supported by the Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association - South Asia (BORDA-SA) and the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), is publishing the compendium Untold stories from the Himalaya: 20 solutions for water and waste management. This compendium, ideated by NIUA, focuses on integrated water and waste management solutions specifically tailored for mountain regions. It documents best practices, innovative solutions— including technological advancements, business models, and community-driven actions—and initiatives from hill towns and cities in Bhutan, India’s Himalayan states, and Nepal. The primary aim is to showcase scalable solutions addressing key water and waste management challenges that can be replicated in other mountain towns and cities facing similar issues. Over 80 submissions were received through an open call, contributed by development organisations, independent professionals, private sector experts, think tanks, community-based organisations, and others involved in sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) solutions in mountainous areas. The compendium highlights 20 innovative solutions that have been screened and implemented to address water and waste management challenges in the mountainous context. These solutions provide strategic recommendations for: 1. Sustainable urban planning that embraces inclusive and resilient practices tailored to the unique needs of mountainous regions. 2. Development of climate-resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding natural disasters and climate impacts to ensure long-term sustainability. 3. Encouragement of community ownership and participation in environmental management and disaster risk reduction. 4. Formulation of mountain-specific policies and allocation of resources to support sustainable development in the region. This compendium serves as a knowledge repository, offering practical and innovative solutions that can be scaled and replicated across the region. It is hoped that this resource will inspire and guide policymakers, practitioners, and local communities in building a more resilient and sustainable future for the Himalayas.