Collaborative Community Research Articles

A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Interaction on Value Co-Creation in Online Collaborative Innovation Communities Based on the Service Ecosystem Framework

Interaction is typically at the core of the value co-creation process through operant resource exchange in online collaborative innovation communities (OCICs). While some studies emphasize the facilitating effect of interaction on value co-creation, others have drawn opposite conclusions, such as more peer interaction leads to less idea generation. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to utilize the service ecosystem framework to clarify the overall relationship between interaction and value co-creation and to explore the moderating factors that may have contributed to the divergence and inconsistency of previous studies. We conducted a meta-analysis of 65 effect sizes obtained from 63 articles with a cumulative sample size of 25,185 between 2004 and 2023, using a random effects model. The results indicate that interaction has a significantly positive impact on user value co-creation within OCICs (r = 0.453, 95%CI [0.405, 0.499]), and the heterogeneity among studies was significant (Q = 1409.29, p < 0.001). The strength of this correlation was moderated by the types of interaction (human–computer or human–human interactions), the types of OCICs (business-sponsored or socially constructed online communities), and the number of involved OCICs (one or multiple online communities), but not by the cultural background. These findings support the service ecosystem perspective rather than resource scarcity theory by resolving the mixed findings regarding the relationship between interaction and user value co-creation. Furthermore, this study systematically examined the contingent factors separately across three levels, micro (types of actor interactions), meso (types and number of OCICs), and macro (cultural background), combining the whole and the part insights, and empirically integrating service ecosystems as the foundational paradigm and unit of analysis for value co-creation research for the first time. This research contributes to theoretical frameworks in service ecosystems and offers actionable insights for management practices in business and marketing.

Creating a bully-free Sierra Leone: a comprehensive approach involving prevention, intervention, and support for victims and bullies by teachers, parents, and community leaders

Bullying poses a substantial challenge to the educational and social development of children in Sierra Leone. This conceptual analysis explores the critical roles of teachers, parents, community leaders, and other stakeholders in preventing and addressing this issue. It emphasizes the importance of a multi-faceted approach by examining the complexities of bullying within the Sierra Leonean context. The conceptual analysis differentiates between prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies, outlining specific actions aimed at both bullies and victims. Effective bullying prevention strategies include teacher training, parent involvement, and community collaboration, while intervention efforts focus on immediate support for victims and appropriate consequences for bullies. Additionally, postvention actions are discussed to support recovery and healing for those affected. It highlights the need for sustained efforts, data-driven approaches, and policy development to create a safer and more inclusive learning environment for all students in Sierra Leone.

Empowering Communities and Enhancing Public Safety: Stakeholders' Perspectives on Opioid Overdose Prevention Strategies in Boston.

The opioid crisis in Boston necessitated multifaceted prevention strategies. This qualitative descriptive study engaged stakeholders' perspectives to explore the role of community empowerment and educational strategies in opioid overdose prevention. Fifteen officials from law enforcement, healthcare, policy, and community organizations participated in semi-structured interviews conducted from January to March 2024. Thematic analysis using Braun and Clarke's approach, facilitated by MAXQDA software, revealed three themes: Perceived Role of Community Empowerment in Opioid Overdose Prevention, highlighting the importance of local leadership, personal recovery, and grassroots initiatives; Effectiveness of Educational Strategies in Opioid Overdose Prevention, focusing on awareness, harm reduction, and bridging gaps post-incarceration; and Challenges and Innovations in Empowering Communities and Enhancing Public Safety, emphasizing the integration of law enforcement with technological solutions and community collaboration. The study underscores the importance of integrating public health approaches with enhanced law enforcement strategies and community-driven solutions to balance immediate intervention with long-term community resilience.

Inclusiveness, Diversity, and Accessibility of Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Research with Children and Families: A Conversation with Researchers, Participants, and Community Collaborators

Inclusiveness, Diversity, and Accessibility of Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Research with Children and Families: A Conversation with Researchers, Participants, and Community Collaborators

Examining the Role of System Acceptance and Community Feeling in Predicting Nursing Students' Online Learning Satisfaction.

Online learning has transitioned from being optional to a mandatory experience in nursing education. Consequently, it is crucial to understand nursing students' satisfaction and the factors influencing it to create and implement a successful online learning environment. This study aimed to examine the roles of system acceptance and community feeling in predicting nursing students' online learning satisfaction. The sample of the relational and cross-sectional study consisted of 451 nursing students studying online in the two universities in Western Turkey. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Online Learning Systems Acceptance, Community Feeling Scale, and Satisfaction Scale. A positive correlation was found between the perceived ease and benefit variables and satisfaction levels of nursing students in the study within the scope of online learning systems acceptance. A positive correlation was found between the actional and affective components of community feeling and satisfaction levels of nursing students in the study. Besides, the affective component was found to be the most significant factor in explaining satisfaction with online learning. The learning environment can be improved by increasing the diversity and interaction of nursing students with methods or instruments such as online collaborative learning approaches and online community building.

Haven for Hope: A Transformational Campus Model to Address Homelessness.

Haven for Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been rarely described in the research literature but has become nationally known for its comprehensive homeless response system in San Antonio, Texas. Haven for Hope operates a 22-acre campus that includes a Transformational Campus and a Courtyard that serves over 9,000 clients annually, including chronically homeless individuals, veterans, children, and families. Haven for Hope offers a "one-stop" design that allows dozens of community partner organizations to provide housing, meals, healthcare, job training, education, childcare, and pet services on-site. To maintain community collaborations, Haven for Hope undertakes numerous operational activities on a regular basis and employs individuals with lived experience at all organizational levels. Lessons can be extracted from history and current operations of Haven for Hope. Further research at Haven for Hope is needed to understand what and how its various models and programs benefit individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Introduction

The inaugural issue of the Druze Studies Journal (DSJ) represents a pivotal moment for advancing interdisciplinary research on the Druze. Despite longstanding scholarly interest, studies on the Druze have often been fragmented across disciplines and lacked a dedicated platform. DSJ seeks to fill this gap by fostering a global and collaborative scholarly community. This open-access journal highlights diverse perspectives on Druze history, religion, politics, identity, and linguistics, featuring contributions from leading academics and emerging researchers. The first issue covers a wide range of topics, including Druze sociopolitical dynamics, linguistic practices, and religious beliefs, while also providing forums on seminal works in Druze Studies. Launched during a 2023 symposium, DSJ aims to overcome challenges faced by non-native English speakers and promote accessible, high-quality scholarship. Future initiatives include a 2025 interdisciplinary conference, further solidifying DSJ's commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering critical engagement within the field of Druze Studies.

A Public Health‒Community Partnership to Address Lead Poisoning in King County, Washington.

To strengthen lead poisoning prevention efforts among Afghan children, King County, Washington's Hazardous Waste Management Program partnered with Afghan Health Initiative, a community-based organization. The partnership arranged culturally tailored home visits and follow-ups, in which a health environment investigator and a community health advocate identified lead exposure risks and offered parents guidance. The involvement of an Afghan-led organization significantly increased community responsiveness and case management opportunities, demonstrating how public health‒community collaborations can address health challenges disproportionately affecting refugees and immigrants. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print December 5, 2024:e1-e4. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307905).

The Wound Reporting in Animal and Human Preclinical Studies Guidelines.

Preclinical studies for wound healing disorders are an essential step in translating discoveries into therapies. Also, they are an integral component of initial safety screening and gaining mechanistic insights using an in vivo approach. Given the complexity of the wound healing process, existing guidelines for animal testing do not capture key information due to the inevitable variability in experimental design. Variations in study interpretation are increased by complexities associated with wound aetiology, wounding procedure, multiple treatment conditions, wound assessment, and analysis, as well as lack of acknowledgement of limitation of the model used. Yet, no standards exist to guide reporting crucial experimental information required to interpret results in translational studies of wound healing. Consistency in reporting allows transparency, comparative, and meta-analysis studies and avoids repetition and redundancy. Therefore, there is a critical and unmet need to standardise reporting for preclinical wound studies. To aid in reporting experimental conditions, The Wound Reporting in Animal and Human Preclinical Studies (WRAHPS) Guidelines have now been created by the authors working with the Wound Care Collaborative Community (WCCC) GAPS group to provide a checklist and reporting template for the most frequently used preclinical models in support of development for human clinical trials for wound healing disorders. It is anticipated that the WRAHPS Guidelines will standardise comprehensive methods for reporting in scientific manuscripts and the wound healing field overall. This article is not intended to address regulatory requirements but is intended to provide general guidelines on important scientific considerations for such studies.

Beyond Greta Thunberg: Youth Worldwide Need a More Accessible Way to Engage in Climate Action

Young leaders face barriers to meaningful climate action, including limited resources, mental health challenges, and exclusion from decision-making processes. This paper proposes a localized, youth-driven framework focused on community engagement, collaboration, and flexible strategies. By providing practical tools and support, the framework aims to make climate action more accessible, impactful, and sustainable, empowering future generations to drive long-term change.

Re-thinking vulnerability: Research fraud and bureaucratic harm in community-engaged online research

Vulnerability – understood broadly as susceptibility to harm – factors into many social science research projects, including those that are qualitative, involve collaborations between scholars and members of the group under study, and engage with online research techniques and technologies. However, guidance for how researchers and communities may understand, navigate, and mitigate vulnerability in such projects is often scattered across disciplines, making it difficult for researchers to discern relevant best practices. To further understandings of vulnerability here, we reflect in this article on our experience with a mixed-method project, where we partnered with sex workers across the United States to study their experiences with the online platforms they use to facilitate and conduct their work. Based on our encounters with university bureaucracies and research fraud over the course of this project, we argue broadly that vulnerability is not a fixed, inherent attribute of certain research participants; instead, it emerges through various relations and events in the field, and all parties involved in a research project may experience it. To illustrate this argument, we demonstrate how university bureaucratic practices and research fraud may variously harm both participants and researchers by undermining community collaborations, data collection, and researcher safety and well-being. In conclusion we suggest best practices for online research and for universities, so they may better protect researchers and the integrity of such studies.

Leveraging Waste Banks for Green Environment Sustainability: A Case Study of Community Collaboration in the Gemuruh District, Bandung City, Indonesia

Waste management is a critical issue worldwide, including in Indonesia. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on waste management due to population growth and rapid urbanization. This initiative emphasizes the implementation of technology and innovation in waste management and its impact on communities. The results show that the use of organic waste shredding machines, waste banks, and compost bags has improved waste management efficiency. Training on sorting inorganic and organic waste, as well as using shredding machines, has enhanced the knowledge and skills of the community. Pre-tests and post-tests indicate an increase in understanding and skills in waste management, highlighting the effectiveness of the training program. The community has positively responded to the implementation of technology and innovation. This initiative demonstrates that empowering creative economy through plastic waste recycling can have a positive impact on communities, particularly in raising awareness and skills in waste management.

Resilience agenda for gastronomy-driven tourism destinations

Purpose: This research aims to gather insights from industry experts in gastronomy tourism to identify and propose potential strategies necessary for enhancing the resilience of destinations in the post-COVID era and preparing them for future disruptions. Approach: To this end, the authors applied the digital whiteboard platform Mural to conduct a brainstorming session with seven industry experts. Findings: The outcomes of this research study unveiled a practical framework delineating a resilience agenda tailored for self-sustainable gastronomy-driven tourism destinations. This framework highlights four key strategies: (1) strengthening supply chains with local producers, (2) adopting sustainable waste management practices, (3) developing robust risk management plans, and (4) fostering community engagement and collaboration. Originality/value: This paper is the first to propose potential strategies from an industry expert’s perspective that can pull gastronomy tourism forward while enhancing destinations’ resilience. Incorporating these strategies into the planning and management of gastronomy-driven tourism destinations will be critical to ensure their long-term viability and success to adapt and thrive effectively in the face of future uncertainties.

Geotechnical and Geophysical Characterization of the Aklesal Dablyang Landslide: Implications for Slope Stability

Landslides constitute one of the principal perils in Nepal, particularly within its hilly and mountainous terrains, where a confluence of geological fragility and climatic extremities engenders precarious landscapes. Such hazards precipitate considerable loss of life and property. This investigation centers on the Aklesal Dablyang landslide in Baglung district, a potent menace to local infrastructure, agricultural domains, and human lives. By deploying a synthesis of geotechnical (laboratory-based soil analysis) and geophysical (Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)) methodologies, the intrinsic properties of the soil and rock substrata within the landslide precinct were meticulously examined. The findings reveal that the landslide comprises predominantly loose colluvial deposits with elevated moisture levels, resulting in reduced shear strength and heightened failure susceptibility. The study accentuates the pivotal influence of hydrological phenomena such as surface runoff and groundwater seepage in aggravating slope destabilization. These results underscore the exigency for efficacious risk mitigation strategies to diminish landslide impacts on vulnerable communities. The Aklesal Dablyang landslide exemplifies the intricate interplay of geological and hydrological dynamics within Nepal’s complex topographical context. This research delineates the geotechnical and geophysical determinants of slope stability, highlighting the prevalence of loose colluvial deposits exacerbated by substantial moisture content, which attenuates shear strength and heightens vulnerability to mass movement. ERT analyses divulged a stratigraphy dominated by clayey sand interspersed with cobbles and boulders, which exhibit pronounced susceptibility to mass displacement during intense monsoonal precipitation—a phenomenon exacerbated by climate change. Anthropogenic interventions, including deficient drainage systems and substandard construction methodologies, further destabilize slopes by escalating pore-water pressure and diminishing soil cohesion. The study accentuates the imperative for integrative risk management paradigms, encompassing resilient engineering solutions, hydrological controls, and community collaboration, to bolster resilience against such geo-hazards.

Factors Influencing Reading Interest of Rural Children in China

Reading interest serves as an inherent driving force for children’s reading. Current research shows that family cultural capital, school reading environment, and community reading culture all influence children’s reading interests. According to the “family-school-community” collaborative education model, families, schools and communities share the responsibility and obligation to cultivate children’s reading interest and reading ability. However, the extent of influence these factors exert on children’s reading interests may differ. Linear regression was used to model and analyze the data through the questionnaire survey of 653 rural children in Henan province. The results show that family, school and community reading environments are all positively correlated with rural children’s reading interest. Overall, the family reading environment has the greatest impact on rural children’s reading interest, followed by the school reading environment, with the community reading environment has having the least impact. The study also provides a new perspective on fostering rural children’s reading interest through the collaborative efforts of families, schools, and communities.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA): A Change Initiative in an Underresourced School.

Background: School-aged children with unidentified mental illnesses experience poor health outcomes; managing this issue requires a collaborative community approach. Objectives: The objective was to implement an evidence-based mental health education and sustainment program within an underresourced school setting for staff and parents/guardians supervising children to optimize adult mental health literacy (MHL). Methods: The intervention included Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training; measurements of pre- and post-MHL were completed with the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS). Sustainment was achieved by developing a school-centered mental health toolkit and integrating a school champion. Results: There was a significant MHL score change from pretest to posttest. The toolkit bolstered sustainability by increasing the utilization of community resources. Conclusions: This mental health awareness initiative proved effective and can be expanded across similar underresourced schools to fill voids.

Ecofeminist struggle for epistemic recognition beyond the EU? The case of Akbelen Forest in Turkey

ABSTRACT The European Union (EU), renowned as a green normative power, has adopted ambitious policies to promote a more inclusive and just approach to global climate governance. Existing research has already highlighted how excluding issues related to gender and social inequities from the European Green Deal undermines the EU’s green credentials. Yet, what is often overlooked, is that the EU’s gender- and justice-blind climate policies also perpetuate epistemic injustices, especially beyond its borders. In such contexts, the EU’s asymmetrical power allows it to prioritize its own climate goals while disregarding the unjust policies of incumbents against local climate struggles. This article, however, argues that bottom-up mechanisms can still open epistemic space for marginalized voices and local concerns and promote climate justice beyond the EU. Evidence from a local climate struggle in Muğla-Akbelen, Turkey, demonstrates that bottom-up ecofeminist activism driven by local environmental communities in collaboration with ecology advocates and experts has empowered villagers – especially women – against the hegemonic power structures and contributed to their epistemic recognition. However, despite their efforts, mining activities in the Akbelen forest have not stopped. The article also explores the structural factors that hinder the incorporation of ecofeminist viewpoints in Turkey’s policy-making process, which is becoming increasingly authoritarian.

PENGEMBANGAN SELFI BUKIT TUMPENG SEBAGAI DAYA TARIK WISATA ALTERNATIF BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DI DESA LALANGLINGGAH

Tumpeng Hill Selfie Tour is one of the alternative tourist attractions in the tourist village of Lalanglinggah Banjar, Bukit Tumpeng Service, West Selemadeg District, Tabanan Regency. Seeing the potential that Selfi Bukit Tumpeng Tourism has, namely the good natural potential, as one of the alternative tourism options in Lalanglinggah village, the main driver emerged, namely the local community in collaboration with the Village Government. This needs to receive more attention so that the Selfi Bukit Tumpeng tourist attraction can develop optimally and sustainably as an asset in the future. This research is research using qualitative methods, using three theories, namely tourism management theory by Salah Wahab, participation theory by Cohen and Uphoff, and sustainable tourism theory by Sugiama. The aim of this research is to determine the management and development of the Selfi Bukit Tumpeng Tourist Attraction, so that when it is managed well and appropriately it will develop even better, so that it can be introduced more widely to tourists, as well as encouraging active participation of local communities in Lalanglinggah Village for the purpose of building the economic welfare of the local community in Lalanglinggah Village. Local communities certainly have an important role in developing Tumpeng Hill Selfie Tourism which uses Participation Theory through three stages, namely decision making, implementation and evaluation stages. These three components have produced solutions to overcome the problem of "Developing management of Tumpeng Hill Selfie Tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic" in order to create sustainable tourism.

Navigating the Global Landscape of Social Obligation in Medical Education: An Independent Comprehensive Exploration

This paper examines social accountability in medical education, focusing on its potential to address health inequities. Social accountability, as defined by the World Health Organization, encourages medical institutions to align education, research, and service activities with community health priorities. Through frameworks like ASPIRE and CARE, medical schools worldwide are incorporating social accountability, with notable examples such as Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and Patan Academy of Health Sciences serving under-resourced communities. However, challenges remain, including the absence of standardized assessment metrics, resource limitations, and varied interpretations of social accountability across regions. International efforts underscore the importance of community collaboration in developing socially accountable curricula. In India, social accountability initiatives address healthcare challenges through community placements, telemedicine, and collaborations with global partners. The Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) model presents an opportunity to integrate social responsibility across training and patient care. Despite advancements, there is a need for adaptable frameworks and tools to measure the impact of social accountability in diverse contexts. This paper advocates for a unified yet context-sensitive approach, allowing institutions to respond effectively to local health needs while contributing to broader global health goals. Limitations include the study’s focus on existing global practices, without detailing novel, region-specific strategies for implementing and assessing social accountability programs.

Exploring the open-source impact on Bangladesh academic library service sustainability

PurposeThis study investigates the impact of open-source software (OSS) on the sustainability of academic library services in Bangladesh. It aims to understand how OSS can address budget constraints, technological demands and the need for enhanced service delivery in these libraries.Design/methodology/approachAn in-depth qualitative research approach was used, involving semi-structured interviews with library administrators, IT staff and librarians from various academic institutions across Bangladesh.FindingsThe study reveals that OSS adoption is primarily driven by financial imperatives and the need for flexible, customizable solutions tailored to specific institutional needs. Key benefits identified include significant cost savings, improved customization and flexibility of services and enhanced community support and collaboration. However, challenges such as a lack of in-house technical expertise, resistance to change among staff and stakeholders and inadequate IT infrastructure impede successful OSS implementation.Practical implicationsTo harness the full potential of OSS, academic libraries must invest in capacity building through targeted training programs, improve IT infrastructure and foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the library community. These strategies are essential to overcoming existing barriers and ensuring long-term sustainability.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the understanding of OSS’s role in enhancing the sustainability of academic library services. It provides practical recommendations for academic libraries seeking to leverage OSS for improved service delivery and operational efficiency.