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A policy design perspective on electricity rates
Get PDFThis brief summarizes A policy design perspective on electricity rates, authored by Nicholas Oesterling in Policy Design and Practice
Evaluating conflict in collaborative environmental governance: A study of environmental justice councils
Get PDFThis brief summarizes Evaluating conflict in collaborative environmental governance: A study of environmental justice councils, co-authored by Graham Ambrose, Jangmin Kim, and Saba Siddiki in the Policy Studies Journal
An Exploratory Study Examining Germany’s Integration Processes of Syrian Refugees into Society – Multiculturalism or a Post-Migrant Society?
Get PDFThe aim of this exploratory study is to examine factors, that account for the differential treatment of Syrian refugees in Germany, in the wake of the Syrian Refugee Crisis. The paper will discuss motives within the context of national citizenship laws, security issues, and public perception of asylum seekers. Since 2015, Germany has experienced a surge of refugees from Syria fleeing danger and persecution. The conflict has placed a strain on the German parliament to adapt national policies and develop integration programs, as well as preserve the fundamentals of German society. Along with distinct historical events, such as the Holocaust, national identity has been shaping the public’s perception towards migrants.
The paper will examine whether Germany is leaning towards a policy of multiculturalism or a post-migrant society with integration deficits. It will look at the steps Germany has taken to assist refugees with integration processes, as well as the degree to which Syrians have adjusted to German culture. To determine integration trends, a case study was conducted in Berlin, Germany, with a focus group of fifty-five participants. It is through a complex analysis of factors, that a larger picture of today’s integration issues can be constructed
The Dynamics of Resistance: Understanding Diverse Resistance Mechanisms between Subalterns and Non-Elites
Get PDFThis research aims to revisit the significant differences between non-elites and elites (dominant), as discussed by Indian historian Ranajit Guha. Guha uses the concept of subaltern, derived from Antonio Gramsci, to refer to the same idea as non-elites (Guha, 1983). For him, both terms share the same meaning of representing marginalized or oppressed groups, inferior to the elites, with no access to equal opportunities in society. However, contrary to Guha\u27s interpretation, this study argues that, while non-elites may exhibit diverse responses to crises, it is no longer accurate to view them all as “real subalterns”, as far as the real responses of subalterns are concerned. Further, the research would demonstrate that the response of subaltern groups to crises necessarily differ from those of the broader non-elite group of society
Trends in Clinical Deterioration Events Mortality: A Call for Action
Get PDFChildren\u27s mortality is still a public health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been attempting to lower the death rate among children under five years old which represented the most important burden of mortality in children. In certain countries these diseases have moved from high mortality rates secondary to under-5 mortality such as infections in neonates, respiratory, and gastrointestinal disorders, to other diseases that are more commonly seen in older children and for which there is an urgent need to identify in order to improve these outcomes. An assessment of clinical deterioration events, which, if left undetected, may result in mortality, is one method of identifying more common causes of mortality
Nutrition Transition in South Sulawesi: The Shift of Nutritional Status and Dietary Behavior Among Indonesian Adolescents
Get PDFNutrition transition has been observed in Indonesia in the past decades along with the change in social economic development. This review aims to identify the increase in the prevalence of overweight adolescents in South Sulawesi, Indonesia and dietary behaviors that might cause this phenomenon. It was found that the prevalence of overweight adolescents (age 13-15 years old) was increased from 1.6% in 2010 to 15.5% in 2023 and from 0.9% in 2010 to 12.9% in 2023 for adolescents aged 16-18 years old. Furthermore, many adolescents were found to have unhealthy dietary behavior, such as inadequate fruit and vegetables consumption and frequent consumption of energy dense foods. Further study on dietary behavior and its association with nutrition transition among adolescents in South Sulawesi is needed to develop appropriate intervention
Using Kahoot! to improve ELF Learning outcomes with young learners in Honduras
Get PDFTeaching English to young learners can be challenging, as teachers have to capture their attention and spark their interest. Early research shows that the integration of technology in the EFL classroom has a positive impact in students’ learning outcomes. This research poster presents Kahoot! as a digital tool that engages students in an active learning environment. The objective of this poster is to share my teaching experience in using this tool to improve learning outcomes at Jose Cecilio del Valle Elemenatary School in the northern of Honduras in the EFL classroom during May and July in 2022
Eyes Wide Shut: Understanding the Drivers of Daytime Sleepiness Among Students
Get PDFStudents expect to perform well in school, but good academic performance requires adequate rest. Unfortunately, too many college students attend their classes in a sleep-deprived state which negatively impacts their ability to absorb and retain information and acquire insights during the learning. This poster showcases the causes of students’ daytime sleepiness that contribute to academic failure and offers advice for addressing these sleep-related concerns
The Employment Situation of Veterans: August 2024
Get PDFIn August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a rise in overall employment by 142,000 and a stable unemployment rate of 4.2%. However, veteran unemployment rates increased slightly, with notable variations by age, gender, and ethnicity; for example, female veterans saw a significant rise to 7.0%, while veterans aged 25-34 experienced a decrease to 4.3%. Despite these fluctuations, veteran unemployment rates often remain lower than their nonveteran peers in most age and ethnic groups