Achievement Of Goals Research Articles

Enhancing global support to address complex sustainable development policy challenges: Learning from success in cross‐sectoral nutrition policy

AbstractMalnutrition is hampering achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and requires policy approaches that address food system drivers. However, this will require the adoption of cross‐sectoral policy measures for nutrition, which has proved challenging in practice. This qualitative co‐designed study drew on theories of policy learning to examine the roles of global organisations in fostering and supporting effective cross‐sectoral policy action to improve nutrition. Forty‐three in‐depth interviews were conducted with government actors at global, regional and national level. Key roles of global institutions to support scaling up of effective cross‐sectoral policy for nutrition included the development of best‐practice guidance, provision of operational and other forms of support, convening to enable political awareness and commitment and coordination to create shared vision. Opportunities to improve global support included improving global coordination, developing incentives to use global guidance and rethinking processes and strategies to support contextual adaptation of global guidance.

Seaweed sinking has great potential for climate mitigation in China

With the intensification of the greenhouse effect, the climate-mitigation role of marine carbon sequestration (blue carbon) is gaining more attention. Seaweed aquaculture, as an important nature-based solution that provides various ecosystem services while as a food source, have become the main way of marine biological carbon sequestration. As an emerging carbon dioxide removal strategy, sinking seaweeds to the deep sea for additional CO2 sequestration to contribute to Paris Agreement temperature goal have attracted much attention. Currently, the ecological value assessment of sinking seaweeds is immature, and there is also a conflict between with traditional food values. However, in the long term, the value of carbon sequestration will continuously rise as global emission reduction advance, and rapidly growing seaweed production will be able to fully satisfy food demand in the future. Therefore, sinking surplus seaweeds to convert excess food value into higher ecological value is more compatible with development prospects, and long-term planning for sinking seaweed is particularly important. As the largest seaweed farming country, China accounted for more than half of the world’s production in 2021, possessing a huge potential for carbon sequestration. Incorporating factors such as food requirements, emission reduction demands and population changes, this paper explored the feasibility and planning of sinking seaweeds to serve the achievement of climate goals under five SSP-RCP scenarios in 2020–2050. The results indicate that with the slowdown in population growth and increasing demand for climate mitigation, the ecological value of seaweeds has more development potential than the edible value, and thus the sunken seaweed task should be placed more in the later period (2041–2050 phase) to maximize the ecological benefits of seaweed farming. Sinking seaweed is able to serve the SSP1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5 scenarios relatively well, while the realization of the SSP1-1.9 scenario presents some challenges.

The Right to Healthcare Must Include the Right to Ease of Physical Access: Exploring Geography-Health Nexus in GIDA Communities in the Philippines.

Using the United Nations' 'leave no one behind' framework for the achievement of sustainable development goals, this article underscores the key role of geography as one of the core factors why certain people are left behind, deprived, and continue to experience inequality in terms of access to (quality) health care facilities and services. This article specifically examines the consequences of physical inaccessibility to health outcomes and health-seeking behavior in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in the Philippines. This article illustrates that physical accessibility is an ignored aspect of the public health paradigm. For that reason, public health facilities, no matter how critical the facility is to a person's care, are not an immediate option for GIDA residents who seek medical aid. Responsive policy measures are vital to address this seemingly paradigmatic error. Subsidizing transportation costs and allocating funds for road improvements are called for, among other changes. The government must act on the people's right to ease of access as part of fulfilling fundamental health-related state obligations. But for the government to act, it will be crucial for claimants to health rights to proactively demand these changes. The latter is key for the fulfillment of the affected people's right to get easier access to meaningful health care.

Exploring determining factors of MaaS app use and its potential effects on mobility behavior: Keys to gender-sensitive planning and management

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has become an emerging trend in transportation planning and management due to its potential to overcome the challenges of urban mobility toward the achievement of sustainable mobility goals. This requires people to be willing to use MaaS apps. However, given their relative novelty, there is still a lack of research on the factors that influence the use of these apps, as well as the possible role of gender in such use. In this context, this study aims to explore the complex relationships between a set of relevant factors and their influence on the intention to adopt MaaS apps, with special attention to the role of gender as a moderating variable. For this purpose, a survey was conducted in the Madrid Metropolitan Area (Spain), comprising 8358 respondents (3627 men and 4731 women), and a four-step methodological procedure was adopted: (i) Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), (ii) Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), (iii) Structural Equation Model (SEM) on the total sample (iv) Gender-sensitive analysis, including a Multi-group analysis – SEM. The results demonstrate that technophilia, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are determining factors. Green values and attitudes toward shared modes have a notable total positive effect. However, contrary to expected, attitudes toward public transport, car and bicycle hardly explain the intention to adopt MaaS apps. Our analysis also reveals significant gender differences in the causal relationships hypothesized in the model. These findings allow us to outline the policy initiatives that could favor the use of MaaS apps, with a gender-sensitive approach.

The Global Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda

The Iberarchivos program, which is a financial fund for the implementation of archival projects, is a benchmark of archival cooperation in Ibero-America for archival development. Based on the perspectives of culture as a pillar of sustainable development advocated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Quadruple Bottom Line (QBL), the aim of this study is to present the contributions of the Iberarchivos program to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Methodologically, it is an applied, exploratory, and descriptive study in terms of objectives, as well as bibliographic and documentary research in primary sources as technical procedures. After a critical reading of each strategic plan for the Ibero-American partnership (PACCI) for the period of 2019 to 2026, all the initiatives related to the Iberarchivos program for the achievement of sustainable development will be identified and described to map the existence of sustainable practices and actions intended for the Ibero-American archives in their activities. This work has identified efforts and movements that highlight the relevance of guaranteeing the right of access to information, culture, and memory for citizenship and the objectives of the SDGs of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, as well as mobilization with other social sectors for the development and monitoring of cultural public policies. The conclusion of this research is that the contributions of the Iberarchivos program are essential for achieving the SDGs, consolidating the QBL, and, above all, the richness and diversity of Ibero-American culture in building sustainable knowledge for society in general and the archival community, as well as democratizing access to culture.

A Mixed Methods Analysis of Patient Adherence to Home-Based Physical Therapy Exercises

Objective:The purpose of this study was to explore how a variety of personal and provider factors might be related to adherence to home-based exercises in a rehabilitation setting.Methods:This study used survey methodology and mixed methods analyses to examine adherence to home-based exercises among a sample (N= 117) of outpatient physical therapy patients.Findings:Hierarchical logistic regression determined previous adherence to home-based exercises, self-efficacy, motivation, and social support-explained significant variance (56%) in adherence to current home exercise prescription. Additional variables that had small but significant contributions were sex, education, and therapeutic alliance. Qualitative content analyses found participants frequently reported a lack of time as a barrier and indicated receiving both emotional and instrumental forms of social support; they also highlighted the importance of good communication with the therapist.Conclusions:A useful strategy to prepare patients for being adherent to home-based exercises is multistage goal setting, and rehabilitation educators and professionals might consider how to incorporate effective goal setting into curriculum and practice in order to prepare patients for potential barriers, develop self-efficacy, and identify social supports who can assist in goal commitment and achievement.

Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal Achievement and Self-Reported Medication Adherence: Insights from the JET-LDL Registry

Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal Achievement and Self-Reported Medication Adherence: Insights from the JET-LDL Registry

Contemporary Management Innovations in Shaping the Educational Process: Insights from Europe

Today, globalisation processes, technological progress, and changes in socio-economic conditions require educational institutions to implement new approaches to managing the educational process. This paper analyses innovative approaches in modern management to model the educational process based on European experience. The contribution of the research to the scientific discussion is to substantiate the impact of the introduction of digital technologies and adaptive and personalised programs, as well as the development of collaboration skills, on the educational process’s effectiveness in the educational process’s modelling. For this purpose, a correlation matrix was formed based on the assessments by university professors and university students. The research design included verification of the objectivity of expert assessments on the achievement of goals and management functions in the performance of educational tasks, which effectively ensured the quality of the digital skills of students and professors. The main conclusions of the study indicate that to model the educational process effectively, it is necessary to focus on planning the introduction of digital technologies and creating individual learning environments. Implications for further research include the development of new methods for managing the educational process in the context of rapid technological progress.

Efektivitas Pengelolaan Alokasi Dana Desa Untuk Program Pembangunan Desa Dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (Studi Pada Desa Pukat, Kecamatan Utan Kabupaten Sumbawa)

This study aims to find out the extent of the effectiveness of the management of Village Funds (DD) in the village development program and community empowerment of Pukat Village, Utan District, Sumbawa Regency. The research method used in this study is qualitative descriptive. To obtain information, the author conducts observations, interviews, and documentation. The effectiveness of village fund management in the implementation of development and community empowerment programs in Pukat Village, Utan District, Sumbawa Regency has been effective. This can be seen from the achievement of goals in the realization of the 2020-2023 budget in accordance with the plan as stated in the RPJMDes. To convey the disclosure of village financial information, the Pukat Village government conducts hamlet or village deliberations, as well as socialization through the installation of billboards. Furthermore, the Pukat Village government has been able to adjust itself in managing village funds in accordance with the problems and needs of the community, as well as regulatory changes, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic

학습상황에서 학습자가 지각하는 유용가치의 정의와 하위유형, 역할에 관한 문헌연구

Purpose: As the perceived utility value among learners in educational settings varies widely, research on diverse types of utility value has been conducted in a disorganized manner with various criteria. In this study the definition, subtypes, and roles of utility value were examined, and necessary research problems were suggested for the future. Methods: The definitions related to utility value defined in various theories and studies were summarized theoretically. Next, by reviewing the detailed types of utility value, the subtypes of utility value in the learning situation of adolescents were summarized. Finally, the role of utility value was summarized based on previous studies. Results: The concept similar to the utility value in the expectancy-value theory includes instrumentality in future time perspective theory and identified regulation in self-determination theory and relatedness in interest theory. In this study, the concept of utility value from four theories was concretized. The specific types of utility value were categorized according to life domains, goal timepoint, performancecontingency, instrumentality, achievement goals, and the subject involved. The variables examining the relationship with useful value are mainly composed of motivation, achievement, and behavior. Conclusion: Utility value can be further divided into subtypes based on critiria such as purpose or domain of usefullness. Additionally, these subtypes of utility value may exhibit distinctive characteristics. Therefore, this study suggests that future research should distinguish and measure each subtype, and investigate how students' learning varies according to the different subtypes of utility value.

The Impact of the Learning Environment on Self-efficacy and Achievement Goals of Israeli Pre-service Teachers

Advancing public education by improving the skills and knowledge of its teachers is a major challenge. The teacher-training phase shapes not only skills and abilities but also perceptions of pre-service teachers regarding their educational and teaching goals. We examined a hypothetical theoretical model that explains how pre-service teachers’ perceptions of their own learning environment affects belief in their self-efficacy in teaching, and how this shape their achievement goals in teaching as future educators. The study included 278 pre-service teachers studying at all five colleges in our country that offer teacher training programs. Existing questionnaires were adapted to the study population and underwent structure validation. The hypothesized structural model was deemed a good fit for the data and was able to explain 35% of variance in the mastery goals of pre-service teachers, 24% of variance in performance-approach goals, and 65% of variance in performance-avoidance goals. The structural model shows that perception of the learning environment has a strong and significant impact on teaching ability and the achievement goals of pre-service teachers. Fostering a constructivist learning environment in teacher training colleges may increase belief in self-efficacy in teaching and enable pre-service teachers to adopt teaching control goals.

Digital Escape Rooms: A Resource for Environmental Education

Today’s adolescents represent an elective target in addressing environmental challenges. Education is a key factor in achieving a sustainable future for them. However, formal education can represent a challenge when youths are its target, as they are considered the “interactive generation”. Game-based learning, and, in particular, Digital Educational Escape Rooms (DERs), have emerged as innovative methods in education, with promising applications in environmental sustainability studies. In this study, we developed 14 Digital Escape Rooms using the Social Cognitive Theory of Bandura as a theoretical framework. These were focused on environmental education and we tested them on a sample of 411 students (aged 12–18 years; 158 female, 38.4%). A one-group quasi-experimental research design was adopted, carrying out a pre-test post-test analysis. Each participant completed assessments at two time points: before engaging in the escape rooms (T0) and after (T1). The assessment tools included the Goal Assessment Scale (GAS) and the Perceived Climate Self-Efficacy Scale. Our findings revealed no significant gender differences in goal achievement. However, at T0, females exhibited higher levels of perceived climate self-efficacy in both individual and collective dimensions. Instead, the Digital Escape Rooms appeared particularly effective in increasing self-efficacy among male participants. These results suggest that Digital Escape Rooms hold potential for enhancing environmental self-efficacy, although gender differences in baseline efficacy levels warrant further exploration.

On the relationship between air connectivity and economic development: A comparative analysis of inequality evolution for 2000–2019

Throughout the past decades, aviation has experienced a tremendous growth of passenger and cargo demand. This growth may come with problems however, when considering the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations in 2015, particularly those related to the sustainable and fair use of resources and reduction of inequalities among countries. This study discusses the air connectivity inequalities of countries from various perspectives, covering topology-based and schedule-based connectivity indicators. We focus on the connectivity changes of countries between the years 2000 and 2019, i.e., before the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicate that our aviation system is dominated by a few highly-developed countries in Western Europe and Northern America. While this dominance is gradually weakened, mainly due to the emergence of aviation hubs in the Middle East and the role of China as a hub in Asia, there need to be more efforts towards a homogeneous aviation infrastructure. Moreover, the flight connectivity between countries appears to be correlated to the Human Development Index growth value, but not significantly correlated with the potential travel demand between countries. Finally, detailed analysis on network-induced inequalities of connectivity reveal that countries are most unequally distributed concerning betweenness centrality but most equally according to closeness centrality. We believe that our study contributes towards a better understanding of sustainable aviation planning and raises important policy issues concerning the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.

An Interfaith Perspective on Multicultural Education for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)

Objective: This study aims to explore the contribution of interfaith perspectives in multicultural education to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The focus is to develop a deeper understanding of how religious values can strengthen tolerance, social cohesion, and peace among students. Theoretical Framework: This study uses a multicultural educational framework and an interfaith perspective as its theoretical foundation. Multicultural education is seen as an important strategy to promote respect for diversity, while an interfaith perspective contributes fundamental moral values to sustainable social development. Method: A qualitative analysis of content technique is employed in the study to analyze Hadith and Quranic texts and lessons. To find themes and subjects about interfaith dialogue and multicultural education, the texts are methodically classified and categorized. Results and Discussion: This research results in a deeper understanding of best practices and challenges in integrating interfaith perspectives in multicultural education. The results show that the integration of religious values can effectively strengthen understanding and appreciation of diversity, as well as support the creation of an inclusive and harmonious educational environment that contributes to the achievement of the (SDGs). The study also offers practical recommendations for educators and policymakers to improve the implementation of multicultural education based on interfaith values. Research Implications: Policymakers, educators, and interfaith workers should take note of the study's significant ramifications. It provides a framework for multicultural education with a strong religious foundation that may be utilized to develop inclusive lesson plans and teaching techniques. Originality/Value: The interdisciplinary approach of this research, which blends Islamic religious teachings with contemporary educational theories, makes it distinctive. It adds something unique to the continuing conversation about diversity and inclusivity in education by providing an Islamic perspective. The study is important because it has the potential to change educational practices and regulations, which will help different groups have more inclusive and respectful learning environments.

Criteria and tools for improving trust relations between dairy cluster stakeholders

The article shows the necessity and timeliness of building trusting relationships between stakeholders in projects to create a dairy cluster - an association of institutionally independent enterprises integrated into an inter-industry complex, in order to obtain a synergetic result from balanced cooperative relations between them. The cluster should take into account the interests of all its participants, so maintaining trust between them is necessary for the formation of the food chain in the dairy business, which in turn serves as a catalyst for the effective development of the dairy industry, increasing the volume of production and quality of dairy products. The aim is to study the influence of factors on the common interest, partnership between stakeholders in the project environment, as well as the development of methodological and practical recommendations for the application of tools of effective interaction between them, which contributes to the success of the project and the achievement of common goals. Methods - abstract-logical to identify problems and causes, online survey of respondents using Google-form, Cronbach's Alpha modeling methods are used to assess the reliability and internal consistency of questions in the model created in the Smart PLS program when analyzing complex relationships between latent variables (constructs) that cannot be measured directly. In the course of the study 76 respondents from all regions of Kazakhstan, which are potential stakeholders in the activities of the dairy subcomplex, were interviewed. Results - reliability and validity of the chosen conceptual model were established, the necessity of deepening the hypotheses put forward during the life cycle of the project on the functioning of the dairy cluster was proved. Conclusions - innovative entrepreneurship cannot be successful without managing the process of forming an atmosphere of trusting relations along the entire chain of the production process - from investors to consumers.

Модели сетевого адаптивного взаимодействия организаций в условиях принятия решения доминирующим собственником о реализации проекта

In modern business conditions, the network interaction of organizations is one of the most effective forms of cooperation within the framework of the project. The ability of the network to adapt to changing factors and conditions of the external and internal environment based on the reactive management of business processes of project interaction ensures not only the achievement of project goals, but also the satisfaction of the complementary interests of all counterparties. The process of developing the author's model includes an analysis of existing models of network interaction between organizations, the study of methods and approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of such interaction, as well as the identification of key factors influencing the success of the project. The results obtained will improve the understanding of the processes of networking between organizations in the implementation of projects, as well as develop recommendations to improve the effectiveness of such interaction. The results can also be useful both for the scientific community and for practitioners involved in project management and business processes in a network context. The methodological basis of the study was the methods of comparative and logical analysis, induction and deduction, analysis and synthesis. As a result of the work carried out, the author's model of network adaptive interaction of organizations was formed in the conditions of decision-making by the dominant owner on the implementation of the project.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Ehealth Literacy: Evaluating Approaches to Promote Health and Well-Being in the Context of SDGs

Objective: This study aims to track the current research progress in the field of eHealth literacy by conducting a bibliometric analysis, focusing on trends and developments, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A bibliometric analysis was employed to examine the publication trends, key contributors, and predominant research topics within the eHealth literacy domain. Performance analysis and science mapping techniques were used to provide a comprehensive overview of the field. Results and Discussion: The analysis revealed significant publication trends, identified leading contributors to the field, and highlighted key research topics that have emerged. The study visualizes the entire phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, offering insights into how the pandemic has influenced research directions in eHealth literacy. Research Implications: By providing a macroscopic perspective, this study fills gaps left by traditional literature reviews, presenting a more complete picture of the field. The findings also suggest future research directions as the impact of the pandemic on eHealth literacy continues to evolve. Originality/Value: This study presents the first bibliometric analysis of research on eHealth literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering a rigorous review of the latest advancements in the field. By examining emerging trends, the study highlights the critical role of emerging technologies in enhancing eHealth literacy. Furthermore, it provides practical insights into promoting health and well-being through sustainable digital solutions, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to health and innovation.

Некоторые выводы из анализа теории и практики управления экономикой в условиях жесткой схватки с неолиберализмом

This article attempts to systematically study the pseudo-market economy of the neoliberal type, which was operating in the country and which was actually subordinated to the interests of globalists with the help of financial and foreign economic instruments. On the basis of institutional analysis of the results of practical implementation of theoretical postulates of economic theory, the real efficiency (or rather, inefficiency) of the country’s economy, built as a raw materials appendage, as a technological backyard of developed countries, is clarified, and the conclusion about the need to restructure the entire economic mechanism, focused on the unconditional priority of national interests in socio-economic development is substantiated. The authors prove that real progress in the Russian Federation is associated with the transition to strategic management of the national economy, strengthening of centralized processes that allow to concentrate available resources on the main directions of economic and social growth, as well as strengthening the defense capability of the state in the conditions of hybrid war of the collective West against Russia. This is what should be the focus of the emerging model of management of the national economy, capable not only to resist economic pressure, but also to really ensure the achievement of national goals.

A systems approach to improving the organization's management quality and the manager's personal effectiveness

Subject. This article discusses a systems approach to improving the quality of management of an organization and the personal effectiveness of a manager. Objectives. The article aims to study the techniques and methods for improving the quality of management, which can be used for self-management, improving personal efficiency, ensuring the achievement of goals in professional activities and personal life. Methods. For the study, I used a content analysis, and abstraction methods. Results. Based on the analysis of publications devoted to various methods and approaches to improving the quality of management and personal effectiveness, including methods of neurolinguistic programming, the development of systems thinking and the use of a systems approach in making management decisions, the article presents the author-developed method Systems Solutions as a way to raise the effectiveness of self-management (personal effectiveness) using approaches that are successfully implemented in management. Conclusions and Relevance. Successful application of the systems approach in management is also applicable in self-management, and it can ensure the effective use of personal potential to achieve goals in various spheres of life and activity. The popularity of the systems approach is a reflection of the changes taking place in present-day society, the need to form a holistic world view in which a person feels an inextricable connection with the entire world around him.

Relationship Among Elementary and Secondary School Students’ Social Achievement Goals, Online and Offline Social Behaviors, and Social Satisfaction

Relationship Among Elementary and Secondary School Students’ Social Achievement Goals, Online and Offline Social Behaviors, and Social Satisfaction