Case Study Of Community Research Articles

IN PRAISE AND SEARCH OF MIDWIFERY WELL-SUITED To RURAL WOMEN

In order to investigate rural maternity care from the perspective of women, narrative interviews were conducted with 36 mothers and 36 health care workers in three small community case study sites in south central Ontario in 2000. Based on the resulting data, this article suggests numerous ways that living rurally affects maternal health. It goes on to explore ways in which midwifery is particularly well-suited to addressing the needs of women living in rural places and identifies sites of resistance to rural midwifery. The research findings indicate that a commitment to the sustained provision of rural midwifery services is well worth the effort and investment required, and this article discusses implications of such a commitment for both practitioners and policy makers.

Regulatory islands: a case study in tactical community zoning

Despite the clear environmental and economic benefits of denser forms of housing, the ability to construct such housing remains elusive. Restrictive zoning policies and local coalitions of Not in My Backyard activists make the construction of dense housing within established neighbourhoods a near impossibility in jurisdictions throughout the United States. The purpose of this article is to illustrate how architects might leverage community coalition building and the critical interpretation or ‘hacking’ of local zoning ordinances to realise dense, infill housing projects even within otherwise highly conservative policy environments. Using Pier Vittorio Aureli’s history of settlement form and property rights as an initial contextual framework, the article outlines how infill housing might adopt an alternate view of housing development, subverting the primacy typically assigned to individual private property rights and financial speculation. Sited on an infill lot within one of Lincoln, Nebraska’s older neighbourhoods, the project relies on a non-normative, strategic implementation of a Community Unit Plan zoning mechanism to enlist neighbourhood support and establish higher levels of allowable density. This, in combination with the implementation of a Community Land Trust, allows the project to introduce a greater quantity and diversity of housing types that offer possibilities for home ownership, affordable rental opportunities and even temporary or supportive housing in areas historically dedicated solely to single-family housing models. Ultimately, the significance of the project rests not in its formal novelty but in its demonstration of an immediate and attainable means through which denser forms of housing might be realised.

Boys’ Love (BL) Literacy Products Consumption as Leisure and its Impact on perceptions of LGBTQ+ People: a Case Study of the Chinese BL Fan Community in North America

Boys’ Love (BL) Literacy Products Consumption as Leisure and its Impact on perceptions of LGBTQ+ People: a Case Study of the Chinese BL Fan Community in North America

Conceptualising and enacting pathways to transformative climate justice: examples from the Philippines

ABSTRACT Scholarship on climate change adaptation is increasingly moving from incremental responses to climate injustice towards transformative approaches that deliberately change systems to achieve just and equitable outcomes. A transformative understanding of climate justice is relatively new and evidence of how this could be achieved is in its infancy. In this paper, we conceptualise transformative climate justice as comprised of three subcomponents: (1) inclusive justice (seeking to ensure that no one, especially the most vulnerable, is left behind), (2) epistemological justice (drawing upon diverse knowledges and worldviews), and (3) restorative justice (healing and restoration of communities and the environment). We then present examples of how different local communities in the Philippines are experimenting with climate adaptation strategies that embody these three components of transformative climate justice. Through case studies of communities in Itbayat (Batanes), Tambaliza (Iloilo), and Barangay Assumption (Koronadal), we demonstrate how their adaptive strategies contribute to community and ecological resilience. We find that transformative climate justice arises from mundane and everyday struggles, takes place at the “middle place” between top-down and bottom-up initiatives, and requires a deliberate redistribution of power to counter decision-making processes that reproduce injustices.

Training the Next Generation of Local Public Health Leaders: A Case Study of Community Health Organizers in Pennsylvania.

Few short-term training programs exist for persons with limited experience or training in public health to support public health initiatives. We describe a public health training designed by the Pennsylvania (PA) Training Center for Health Equity for the PA Community Health Organizer (CHO) program. The CHO program was created to address the immediate needs of underserved communities and promote lasting health equity during the pandemic. CHOs are professionals who promote community action and align efforts with local organizations to build sustainable public health infrastructure and apply evidence-based practices to program policy, planning, and development. The training content, delivered by Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) in 12 monthly sessions, focused upon foundational public health concepts in a novel community case study approach. The ECHO All Teach, All Learn training model was successful in providing relevant public health information to this new workforce, and the pre-/post-training evaluation demonstrated a positive increase in knowledge across all domains.

Rethinking Consanguineous Marriages in a Diasporic Setting: A Case Study of ar-Rashidiyya Kinship Community in Germany

This article explores the changing landscape of consanguineous marriages among Germany's ar-Rashidiyya community, originally from Turkey's Mardin province. The study employs ethnographic methods to understand how younger members are questioning entrenched marital norms, influenced by factors like migration, education, familial conflicts, individualism, and health concerns. Challenging misconceptions linking these practices to ‘clan crime,’ the article delves into the nuanced relationship between cultural tradition and individual agency. It concludes that consanguineous marriages within the community are no longer rigid practices, but are becoming increasingly adaptable due to both internal community dynamics and wider societal influences.

IJCH – COVID-19 in the Arctic: special issue

ABSTRACT The Circumpolar region, comprising the Arctic territories encircling the North Pole, is home to diverse Indigenous cultures facing unique socio-economic challenges. Indigenous communities such as the Inuit, Sámi, Athabaskan, Gwitchin, and Russian Arctic groups exhibit rich traditions and adaptive practices tied to their environments. Environmental diversity, from icy tundra to boreal forests, influences livelihoods and biodiversity, while significant socio-economic disparities persist, impacting access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. Against this backdrop, the global COVID-19 pandemic accentuated the intersection of environment, culture, and health in remote Arctic regions, presenting distinct challenges and opportunities. Initiated by a collaborative research project led by Fulbright Arctic Initiative Alumni, this special issue of the International Journal of Circumpolar Health explores the impacts of COVID-19 on Arctic Indigenous and rural communities. Building on previous work and recommendations, the issue features community case studies, highlighting community experiences and collaborative approaches to understand and address the pandemic’s effects. The authors highlight both positive and negative societal outcomes, presenting community-driven models and evidence-based practices to inform pan-Arctic collaboration and decision-making in public health emergencies. Through sharing these insights, the special issue aims to privilege local and Indigenous knowledge systems, elevates community responses to complex and multifaceted challenges, and contributes to the evidence base on global pandemic response.

A non-cooperative game approach on isolated water-energy microgrids

The integration of renewable energies into water systems emerges as a crucial challenge and an opportunity within the water-energy nexus, particularly in isolated communities, emphasizing the importance of developing sustainable and self-sufficient isolated water-energy microgrids (IWEMGs). This study addresses a significant gap in existing research by proposing a comprehensive model that simultaneously considers operation and dispatch in IWEMGs. Our work introduces a framework based on game theory to model and optimize resource management in IWEMGs, where actors, including consumers, producers, or prosumers, engage in a non-cooperative game (Cournot competition), enabling an effective resource allocation mechanism for water and energy that considers strategic interactions among participants. The application of this model to a case study in a rural community, known as Ranchería, in La Guajira, Colombia, demonstrates the practicality and effectiveness of IWEMGs in meeting the water and energy demands of users. The model is implemented and solved using the GAMS software. Our quantitative results show optimal performance in resource management, highlighting the model’s ability to facilitate informed decision-making. Through a detailed analysis of water and energy transactions and the net benefits achieved, the study illustrates the potential of game theory to enhance the operational performance of IWEMGs. Furthermore, this research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable resource management, offering insights that could guide the development of policies and strategies for implementing IWEMGs in similar contexts globally.

"Like another human being in the room": a community case study of smart speakers to reduce loneliness in the oldest-old.

This community case study examined the potential benefits of smart speakers to tackle loneliness in the oldest old adults living in supported accommodation. The program was established as a collaboration between the supported accommodation provider and a technology company to explore the feasibility of smart speakers to alleviate resident loneliness. Loneliness in later life often accompanies a shrinking social circle, loss of a spouse or increased disability. People aged 85 years of age and over are increasingly likely to experience these life events, leading to an increased risk of social isolation and loneliness. Five older people, mean age 90 years of age, who resided in supported accommodation, were given a smart speaker for 8 weeks to examine their experience with the voice assistant. The experiences of the five older adults are explored as case studies, with each person interviewed both before and after receiving the smart speaker. All five valued their smart speaker, recognised its potential for tackling loneliness, and wanted to keep it. The three most lonely individuals reported that their smart speaker made them feel less lonely and isolated through two mechanisms: (i) creating a presence and (ii) having some control over their situation. Although only a small study, these experiences suggest providing smart speakers for lonely and isolated oldest-old people, could be one way to help combat loneliness in community settings.

Sustainable development on the basis of the WEF nexus in arid coastal areas for climate change mitigation: Case study of Rabia community in Matrouh, Egypt

The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus is an interdisciplinary approach to address the transdisciplinary issues of developing a specific area with limited resources. We studied the potential of implementing the WEF model in the Rabia region located at Matrouh Governorate in Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea, to introduce sustainable management solutions for the limited resources in this area. The Rabia community lacks any source of water services and is not connected to the electric grid. It depends on existing wells that harvest rainwater for potable and non-potable purposes. The introduced WEF nexus scheme is based on the available resources in Rabia region to produce the required water for drinking, cultivation, and other purposes in addition to maximizing the productivity of water. It also provided renewable energy resources and food security in the area. The proposal also empowers women and provides job opportunities for the community, in addition to reducing carbon emissions to contribute to the efforts fighting climate change. This work will benefit policymakers, investors, and the local community to take tangible actions toward sustainable development in the region and other similar communities in arid coastal regions. The proposed scheme will save about 52 % of the required electricity and 54 % of the carbon emissions, through the use of renewable energy sources. It produces 2,096 t/yr of crops. It supports the achievement of many sustainable development goals and will promote the achievement of Egypt's National Vision 2030.

The Relationship Between Socio-economic Characteristics and Income Level: A Case Study of Coastal Communities in Makassar

The purpose of the study is to determine the characteristics of poor family groups, calculate welfare, education and main occupation and determine their relationship with the income level of poor family groups in coastal communities of Makassar city. It is well known that current poverty reduction programs do not fully address the root causes of poverty. In hypothetical research, three key variables account for poverty: human poverty, social and natural poverty, and additional poverty. The research methodology was conducted using a survey method that focused on poor communities living in the coastal areas of Makassar city, with a unit of analysis for poor households. The number of samples tested was 273 people. To identify the characteristics of poor family groups, a descriptive study was conducted and the relationship between social characteristics and income level was used using the chi-square test. Research results using chi-square methods confirmed that education, education and economics have a significant relationship with family income. Therefore, in poor coastal communities, high-quality production, education and entrepreneurship are important elements to achieve higher family income and better social distance. The results of this study provide concrete suggestions for policymakers and experts seeking to reduce poverty in coastal communities. Family elements such as children, education and work can lead to some actions including providing free education and encouraging volunteerism in traditional activities. It also provides important data on the characteristics of low levels of family reunification in coastal communities of Makassar city and their relationship to the level of implementation

Privacy Norms of Transformative Fandom: A Case Study of an Activity-Defined Community

Transformative media fandom is a remarkably coherent, long-lived, and diverse community united primarily by shared engagement in the varied activities of fandom. Its social norms are highly-developed and frequently debated, and have been studied by the CSCW and Media Studies communities in the past, but rarely using the tools and theories of privacy, despite fannish norms often bearing strongly on privacy. We use privacy scholarship and existing theories thereof to examine these norms and bring an additional perspective to understanding fandom communities. In this work, we analyze over 250,000 words of "meta'' essays and comments on those essays, reflecting the views and debates of hundreds of fans on these privacy norms. Drawing on Solove's theory of privacy as an aggregation of different ideas and on a variety of other academic theories of privacy, we analyze these norms as highly effective at protecting the integrity of fannish activities. We then articulate the value of studying these sorts of diverse "activity-defined'' communities, arguing that such approaches grant us greater power to understand privacy experiences in ways that are specific, contextual, and intersectional yet still generalizable where possible.

Navigating hardships: socio-economic struggles of single mothers in informal trade amidst the Covid-19 pandemic: a Mabvuku community case study

Navigating hardships: socio-economic struggles of single mothers in informal trade amidst the Covid-19 pandemic: a Mabvuku community case study

Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan Syariah Terhadap Minat Menggunakan Fintech Peer to peer (P2P) Lending Syariah: Studi Kasus Masyarakat di Jabodetabek

This study aims to analyze the influence of variables such as knowledge, ability, attitude, and trust on the interest in using Shariah Peer to peer (P2P) Lending Fintech: A Case Study of Communities in Jabodetabek. The data source of this research is primary data derived from a sample of residents in Jabodetabek. Data collection was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents. The analysis method used is Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) technique using SmartPLS.3 software. The results of this study indicate that all four variables significantly influence interest and engagement of the community in using Shariah fintech services. It emphasizes the complexity of factors influencing the adoption of Shariah financial technology.

Enhancing Sustainable Practices in Screen-printing Businesses through Community Engagement: A Case Study of the Tegal Screen Printing Community

Objective: This study aims to describe the role of the Tegal T-shirt screen printing community (Tegal Screen Printing) in the t-shirt screen printing business in Tegal Regency, Indonesia, and to find out the obstacles faced by screen printing business actors and how to overcome them. Theoretical Framework: Community of Practice (CoP) theory, Resource Dependency Theory, Social Learning Theory Method: This study employs a qualitative case study methodology. The participants included Tegal Screen Printing's founders, community leaders, and community members. Included among the data collection methods are interviews, observations, and documentation. The validity of the data is carried out by triangulating the source and method. Data collection, reduction, display, and conclusion are the data analysis techniques used. Results and Discussion: The study underscores the Community's importance in fostering business ethics and management skills while enhancing product quality. However, technical challenges like screen clogging and material scarcity persist, prompting the Community to offer support through technical assistance and guidance on financial reporting. Research Implications: The research implications suggest that community platforms play a significant role in fostering business ethics, management skills, and product quality improvement. Additionally, addressing technical challenges and resource scarcity within communities can enhance overall support mechanisms for members. Furthermore, the findings highlight the importance of integrating practical assistance, such as technical support and financial guidance, into community initiatives to facilitate members' success in their endeavors. Originality/Value: This research stands out for its focused exploration of the Tegal Screen Printing Community, shedding light on the distinct challenges and opportunities within this industry niche. By integrating business ethics with technical issues, it offers a comprehensive perspective rarely seen before. Moreover, its emphasis on practical solutions grounded in real experiences adds significant value. Through its empirical approach, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of how niche communities foster skill development and resource support among members, enhancing the broader discourse on community development within the screen printing industry.

STABILITY AND POTENTIAL OF COMMUNITIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR: THREATS AND COUNTERMEASURES

Goal. In the conditions of war, the stability of the community becomes a decisive factor for its survival and further development. War exacerbates existing threats and creates new ones, requiring communities to rapidly adapt and develop resilience. The main goal of this article is to identify the key threats to communities in war conditions and to develop countermeasures. Method. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was used for the research, including case studies of local communities that have already faced military actions, as well as methods of comparative analysis, systemic-structural, generalization, economic-statistical, abstract-logical, monographic, methods of analysis and synthesis. The results. The invasion of the Russian army on the territory of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 caused terrible destruction, including the civil infrastructure of Ukraine. Significant damage to civil infrastructure has a negative impact on the functioning and development of the national economy, regions and communities. Russia's armed aggression today is also the main threat to the stability and security of the country in general and its regions and territorial communities in particular. This requires an immediate response at various levels of state administration and public activity. In addition to military action and political diplomatic pressure, an important aspect of countermeasures is economic stability. The stability of the economy, in particular, requires the strengthening of internal capacities capable of compensating for the economic and social losses that may arise as a result of military operations and require an understanding of countermeasures against threats. The main areas of sustainability are: Social cohesion: Threats: Division of communities, loss of trust, spread of fear and uncertainty. Countermeasures: Formation of mutual aid networks, provision of clear and truthful communication, organization of social events to preserve the community. Economic stability: Threats: Decrease in economic activity, increase in unemployment, drop in local budgets. Countermeasures: Creation of support funds for local enterprises, development of alternative sales channels, promotion of domestic and foreign investments. Psychological endurance: Threats: Spread of stress, injuries, mental disorders among the population. Countermeasures: Provision of psychological assistance, creation of specialized support centers, conducting trainings on psychological stability. Local self-government: Threats: Destruction of management infrastructure, loss of control over territories. Countermeasures: Development of local authorities, involvement of citizens in decision-making processes, creation of high-speed communication networks for communication between different levels of government. Scientific news. An analysis is made of how strategies to counter threats can be integrated into the daily functioning of the community and increase their recovery potential and resilience in the long term. Practical significance. The conclusions and suggestions of the article can be useful in optimizing community resources and developing strategies for their recovery and development in the post-war period.

The transformation of social work in Ukraine before and during the war

Background: This article aims to review the development of the social work profession in Ukraine and to describe the impact of social, economic and political changes on social work practices and education. Methods: A comprehensive literature review and participant observation methods informed this study. A case study of a Polish community’s response to Ukrainian war refugees illustrates how social workers might capitalize on current social structures to continue strengthening civil society in Ukraine. Findings and Discussion: Social Work, focusing on the fit between person and environment, is shaped by knowledge, culture and belief systems. Ukraine’s history and transition from communist/centralized thinking to civil society is reflected in the development of social work to date. The impact of Russian invasions has hindered and strengthened how social workers can recognize and respond to needs. Limitations include the time lag between published articles and the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine. Originality/Value: Few articles focus on social work development in Ukraine, which adds to this article’s originality and relevance.

Public assistance, living environments, and food insecurity: A comparative community case study

Food insecurity continues to affect certain seg­ments of the U.S. population at the household and individual levels even when the economy is experi­encing growth. This recognition has led to the design and implementation of food assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, targeting food hardship in low-income families. This is in addition to other types of government assistance, such as housing subsidies and public housing, as low-income households and individuals face similar challenges in housing security. Concern over “concentrated poverty” in traditional public housing environment has contributed to a shift toward mixed-income developments, envisaged to improve the living conditions and economic opportunities of public-housing residents. This paper provides a compara­tive assessment of food insecurity in traditional and mixed-income public housing communities. It also examines the effect of nonhousing public assis­tance on food insecurity and the temporal relation­ship between the timing of food hardship and the receipt of assistance. Administering a modified version of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Household Food Security Module to the majority of residents in the two communities, the researchers found negligible differences in food insecurity between recipients and nonrecipients of government assistance. Nevertheless, government assistance appeared to improve the probability of being food secure as it interacted with living envi­ronments, suggestive of greater beneficial effect in the environment of mixed-income housing. The results show that the number of households experi­encing reduced food intake was lowest in the first two weeks and highest during the fourth week of the month.

دور الصندوق الاجتماعي للتنمية في تعزيز المهارات الحياتية لدى الأسر الريفية في اليمن: دراسة حالة مديرية جبل الشرق انس ذمار

This study aimed to investigate the role of the Social Fund for Development (SFD) in promoting life skills for rural families in Yemen. The study focused on a case study of the rural community of Ans District in Thamar Governorate, specifically the Conditional Cash Transfer Program for Nutrition (CCTPN). The study used a descriptive survey approach and applied a questionnaire to a sample of 150 women beneficiaries of the CCTPN. It was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study found that the CCTPN had a significant impact on enhancing life skills among the beneficiaries, particularly in the areas of health and nutrition. The study also found that the CCTPN had improved some living conditions that were almost non-existent before the project's intervention. The study showed many negative aspects that impedes the enhancement of life skills, the most prominent of which is that illiteracy is widespread in the rural community, which is a serious threat and a major obstacle to economic and development that should be given significant attention by the relevant authorities.

Landscape multifunctionality, agroecology, and smallholders: a socio-ecological case study of the Cuban agroecological transition

After the fall of the USSR, Cuba was plunged into an economic crisis with devastating effects on the agricultural system. With few options, the government restructured its agricultural system from an industrial model to a model based on smallholders and agroecology. After several decades, the results of this transition have been far reaching for both landscapes and livelihoods. This research uses mixed-methods, including remote sensing, interviews, and economic and agricultural statistics to present the case study of a smallholder community that has undergone a shift from industrial sugarcane to small-scale agroecology. This work reveals that while agricultural extent has plummeted, production of staple crops has increased dramatically. At the same time, on-farm incomes and food market availability have risen steadily. In the context of strong social, economic, and environmental protections, this represents a process of a sustainable rural transition with several concurrent benefits to people and the environment.