Dissemination Of Innovations Research Articles

Towards a Theoretical Framework for Social Impact Bonds

Abstract Governments in some of the world’s richest nations appear to be caught in a double challenge of declining social budgets even as social needs are increasing. In this context, Outcomes Based Commissioning (OBC), has been suggested as one way in which ‘more’ social services can be provided for ‘less’ public resources. This form of commissioning is often linked with a new financing tool for social services, referred to in the US as ‘Pay for Success and Payment by Results in the UK or as a ‘Social Impact Bond’ (SIB). However, to date, this approach is under-theorised and this is a limiting factor both for shaping a research and evaluation agenda around SIBs and in understanding how such instruments might develop in future. Without a theoretical rationale for SIBs, it is not straightforward to assess whether, and how well, they have achieved their goals, and how they might be developed further. In this paper we consider two broad approaches to theorising SIBs. One draws on public administration theories, the other on innovation theories. To date, SIBs have often been theorised as the logical next step in the New Public Management (NPM). But NPM itself is a contested theory and recent theoretical innovations in public administration, particularly the concept of New Public Governance might provide a more useful theoretical framework. A second broad approach through which to understand SIBs is their potential to improve the rate and dissemination of innovation. There are many different innovation models that might be applied to better understanding of SIBs. We look first at the concept of Open Innovation with its focus on distributed innovation processes in which knowledge flows across organisational boundaries and more recent articulations – Open Innovation 2.0 – which place greater emphasis on mixed economy collabarations involving: industry; government; universities; and communities and users (the so-called ‘quadruple helix’) to solve societal challenges. We go on to consider social innovation, with its clearer focus on using social means to deliver social outcomes and whether SIBs can be theorised through this lens. No one model is entirely satisfactory as an explanatory framework for SIBs and we conclude by suggesting that a supporting theory combining NPG with elements of Open Innovation 2.0 and social innovation might be a productive approach for shaping future research and, in addition, might suggest some future directions for the next generation of SIBs.

Effectiveness of Innovation Dissemination in Efforts to Increase Adoption of Sustainable Rice Innovation using LISREL

The main issue related to the role of innovation-producing institutions during the last two decades is the limited innovation adopted by end users. The aim of this study was to (1) analyze the perceptions of researchers-extension agents-farmers about the accuracy and speed of innovation,(2) analyze the factors that influence the accuracy and speed of adoption and diffusion of innovation, and (3) formulate effective strategies for disseminating innovation in the future. The study was conducted through a survey approach, from March to December 2018 at rice production centers in Central Java and West Java Provinces, Indonesia. Number of respondents (n) was 270 rice farmers. The first objective was answered using descriptive analysis and tabulation, while the second and third objectives were answered using Structural Equation Models (SEM) with LISREL software version 8.72. SEM analysis is a combination of factor analysis, path analysis and regression. The results of the study indicated differences in perceptions within researchers-extension agents-farmers about the accuracy of innovation. The effectiveness of dissemination is very strongly represented by indicators of time and quality accuracies. The effectiveness of dissemination is at the same time a factor influencing the acceleration of diffusion. In the future, it is necessary to investigate the accuracy of each innovation produced by Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (IAARD), and understand every actor who plays roles in the innovation system, starting from the producer/provider of innovation, extension agents and other sources of information, as well as users/farmers. The other factors influencing the dissemination of innovation (delivery system) are the capacity of the information sources and the characteristics of the innovation itself.

A phygital approach to cultural heritage: augmented reality at Regaleira

<p>In the last two decades, contemporary society has been conceptualized and discussed around the assumption that digital technologies are its most defining feature. Jean Baudrillard’s take on the Fable of Borges suggests a replacement of the physical world by a virtual experiencing life, setting the tone for a pessimistic and somewhat fearful attitude towards technological development. On the verge of the dissemination of disruptive innovations that can be described under the “umbrella” of Internet of Things (IoT), we observe not a replacement, but a deep and complex intertwining of online and offline experiences, sketching the contours of what can become a phygital society. This alternative conceptualization of our contemporary society, combined with the possibilities of technological development, affords new opportunities for the expression and experiencing of culture, and also for the creative industries. In our research, we explore the impact of one augmented reality (AR) app designed for one of the landmarks of the Portuguese cultural heritage, Quinta da Regaleira. We explored this single-case study using qualitative data collection techniques, aiming to discuss the positive and negative outcomes of this innovation, both for the dynamizing of cultural heritage, and for the visitors. The article provides useful information for heritage spaces that wish to follow this path. It describes the main steps to be taken in the production of content and provides examples of the narrative model that helps people to visit the space and obtain information, knowing stories relevant to the past and present of the cultural heritage. The objective is to clarify, finally, due to the research developed in the Quinta da Regaleira case study, what kind of stories and experiences can be narrated, the strengths of this application, its limitations, and paths for future investigations.</p>

A PERAN KELEMBAGAAN AGRIBISNIS DALAM MENYUKSESKAN PROGRAM KETAHANAN PANGAN RIAU DI KABUPATEN ROKAN HULU

This study aims to determine farmers' perceptions of the role of agribusiness institutions and shape of roles agribusiness institutions in helping farmers deal with various farming problems and increasing rice productivity in Rokan Hulu Regency. The study was conducted by survey with a qualitative descriptive analysis method. Research respondents were 40 rice farmers scattered in Rokan Hulu Regency. Based on the research results it is known that 1. institute of agricultural inputs available at the village level with the acquisition of a score of 3.75 category of "have a role", especially in providing of inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides and agricultural equipment at affordable prices for farmers. 2. financial institutions "quite instrumental" in providing of rice farm financing with a score of 2.61, with a lower percentage of farmers participating in accessing finance facilities (22.5%) were affected by the system of repayment the loan, the interest rate and the level of risk faced. 3. The Postharvest Institution received a score of 4.38 in the "very instrumental" category for farmers in managing crop yields, as a milling and marketing service for harvest available in the village by setting prices and payment systems in favor of farmers. 4. Farmers' institutions (farmer groups) in each village "play a role" score of 3.63 in farming activities because by joining into farmer groups farmers have more access in obtaining subsidies for input production and agricultural machinery technology from the government, obtaining information in the application of agricultural cultivation technology innovations renewable effort to improve yield productivity and efficiency in the use of local resources. Paddy farmers in Rokan Hulu Subdistrict stated that the government "has a role to play" score of 3.14 in motivating farmers to increase productivity of their farming products, especially in the aspect of strengthening agricultural infrastructure and revitalizing production inputs. Extension institutions as part of the government increase human resources and strengthen Farmer Institutions "play a role" score of 3.77 in rice farming as a forum for education, facilitation, information / innovation dissemination, consultation and supervision. While the role of research institutes and universities is still not directly felt by farmers in developing farmers to increase farm productivity.

ПРО ІНСТИТУЦІОНАЛЬНЕ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ СОЦІАЛЬНИХ ІННОВАЦІЙ В УМОВАХ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ

The article considers the main forms of social security and social guarantees at the national level, in accordance with the current legislative and regulatory support, state target programs and existing infrastructure. The aim of the article is to represent modern directions of institutional support of social innovations for balanced development of social and economic systems. It has been determined that one of the main directions that contribute to the processes of generation, production and dissemination of social innovations is the institutional support of innovation. Accordingly, the basic bases of state support for these processes are ensuring the institutional development of innovation infrastructure and the interaction of civil society with state and regional authorities and local governments. The coordination of the activity of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine by areas of activity, the most significant world tendencies of support of social innovations and institutional support of social innovations by leading educational institutions through the implementation of educational programs have been analyzed. It has been established that a necessary prerequisite for intensifying social development and implementation of social innovations is institutional support at the national level, which will coordinate the implementation of social initiatives, which can be further produced as social innovations. Therefore, the imperatives for the development of the social component are social innovations, which are characterized by non-standard, but effective solutions to social problems, the priority of which is the social (qualitative) rather than economic (financial) effect. The diversity of social activities of the Ministry of Social Policy and the diversity of ways of its interaction with civil society, but program-targeted conceptual areas, measures and programs to promote social innovation at the national, regional and local levels are currently absent, but the main interest in a wide range manifestations of social innovations and opportunities to raise funds for their financing belong to the initiatives of non-governmental organizations and social entrepreneurship. Accordingly, the main institutional structure that can provide support for the generation, production and dissemination of social innovations is the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, respectively, at the regional level, such structures may be local state administrations. Key words: innovative activity, innovations, social innovations, sustainable development, institutional support, social and economic system.

Designing Online Learning Environments for Flipped Approaches in Professional Mathematics Teacher Development

Aim/Purpose: Our research aims to explore which design elements and aspects of online learning environments are relevant for teachers when introduced to educational innovations such as flipped learning and, thereby, to enable facilitating the dissemination of these innovations. Background: Integrating educational innovations from academic discourses or professional teacher development into teachers’ classroom practices is challenging. Sustaining and reinforcing their effects on professional development is also difficult especially because of the lack of continuous support and inspiration for long term pedagogical changes. Online learning environments could facilitate such assistance, inspiration, and assist in developing supportive teacher communities. The current coronavirus pandemic and the associated homeschooling illustrate that supportive off- and online teacher communities and mutual support and inspiration of teachers will become increasingly significant, especially in virtual learning environments. Methodology: To discover key elements and aspects of such learning environments, an online learning environment for flipped mathematics education was developed, and its application was investigated following design-based research principles. Contribution: In this paper, specifications of design elements and aspects of our online learning environments for teachers embedded into flipped education and other educational innovations will be introduced. Findings: The evaluation of the research data using grounded theory principles indicated that if online learning environments was to promote flipped approaches in mathematics education for teachers in our study the following categories were essential: (a) teachers want to be able to make decisions concerning online learning, (b) online learning environments should illustrate advantages of approaches/technologies as well as their practical relevance, (c) online learning environments should not lead to additional work for teachers, and (d) privacy and security of online learning environments. Recommendations for Practitioners: Following results of our study, teachers should be provided with a variety of high-quality learning materials and opportunities for teachers to share their own learning materials through online learning environments in professional teacher development. However, when providing a variety of learning materials, course leaders should ensure not to overburden participants of professional teacher development. Recommendation for Researchers: For researchers, it is necessary to verify results of our qualitative study quantitatively and to apply our results in other fields of online learning as well. Focusing on the contradictions between the visibility and dissemination of innovation through OLE and teachers’ request for closed OLE could be fruitful. Impact on Society: Results of our study could also have an impact on working lives as a whole, and not just schools or professional teacher development. The corona pandemic has increased the relevance of online working and related online learning for a growing part of our society. High-quality online learning environments could play important roles in this professional transformation. Future Research: Our consecutive research step will be, on the one hand, to explore how online learning environments and their elements could support teachers in their everyday professional lives and thus shifting our research focus from professional teacher development to teaching and learning mathematics in schools. On the other hand, our future research will focus on developing quality standards for learning materials for online learning environments. Furthermore, research should also be continued in regions and subjects with less favorable conditions. This enhancement of research setting should improve the generalizability of our results.

Agricultural Extension Services as Private Sector in Poultry Production: A Case Study of <i>Aljafarah</i> and Surrounding Areas, Libya

The present work was conducted in poultry production units in Aljafarah area, Libya. The objective of this paper was to illustrate the role that played by the private agricultural extension represented in units of veterinary services consultations, the veterinary pharmacies and advisory services offices in the field of poultry production. The population of this paper represented by total number of actual producers of poultry in the site, total number of units of veterinary services, and advisory guidance of the private sector. A number of 30 extension worker at private sector extension units and 138 from poultry producers were selected as sample size. A closed ended questionnaire was designed to collect the data from the two groups of the study. The collected data were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage and chi square test. Results showed that more than 50% of the poultry producers have depended only on the private sector agricultural extension units as a main source of information concerning their work; also most of the respondents (98.6%) had a positive assessment for the private sector extension. Most of the private extension (76.6%) offered no training to their staff members. Half of the respondents in private extension were sometimes involved in dissemination of innovations. The results extended to reveal that there was a significant association and dependency in the positive direction between research centers and dissemination of research results by private extension among poultry producers. Also, there was a very high significant association between techniques adopted by the poultry producers and the techniques which had been promoted by the private sector extension. The findings of this paper revealed that the private agricultural extension has played an important role and resulted in a positive impact in the field of poultry production. It helped to disseminate, promote innovation, new techniques and training to producers in addition to their supervision and follow up of poultry producers. This had led producers to increase production and increase their incomes. It is recommended that the ministry of agriculture should improve the activities of the public agricultural extension, facilitate and support the private extension work. Also the private extension units should train their staff and equip them with appropriate knowledge and skills.

СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКИЕ ПРИОРИТЕТЫ РАЗВИТИЯ РЕГИОНОВ РФ НА ОСНОВЕ МЕХАНИЗМОВ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННО-ЧАСТНОГО ПАРТНЕРСТВА

The article is devoted to the development of the main strategic provisions of the concept of the development of the Russian region using the tools of public-private partnership. The main goal of this concept is to create a stable competitive territory with a faster pace of socio-economic development. Based on this, the priority areas of development here are: the interconnected development of human capital, institutions of innovative development, infrastructure, innovation, while the private sector is a partner of representatives of state authorities in the process of solving important socio-economic problems. Based on these priority areas of development, the goals of each partner project participant are identified, as well as the problems that hinder the pace of development of the Russian regions. The most important emphasis in the concept is placed on the innovation and investment policy of the region, in particular, on the formation of conditions where each person, organization or group of companies can effectively realize their interests, while contributing to the development of territories through the formation and accumulation of human capital; the creation and dissemination of innovations; the creation of comfortable conditions for business development; the creation of innovative development institutions that are in demand by the economy and contribute to its development. The implementation of the concept provides for the passage of three stages associated with the gradual strengthening and increasing the competitiveness of the territory. In addition, since the external environment today is characterized by a high dynamism of ongoing changes, the article describes the need to work out several scenarios for the implementation of the concept. The proposed approach to the formation of priority areas of the concept of development of the Russian region will contribute to the creation of an effective system of strategic development management on its territory, capable of quickly responding to changes in the external environment, using a flexible mechanism of interaction between government, business and society within the framework of ongoing projects and programs that ensure the socio-economic development of the territories.

On the Stability of the Endemic Equilibrium of A Discrete-Time Networked Epidemic Model

Networked epidemic models have been widely adopted to describe propagation phenomena. The endemic equilibrium of these models is of great significance in the field of viral marketing, innovation dissemination, and information diffusion. However, its stability conditions have not been fully explored. In this paper, we study the stability of the endemic equilibrium of a networked Susceptible-Infected-Susceptible (SIS) epidemic model with heterogeneous transition rates in a discrete-time manner. We show that the endemic equilibrium, if it exists, is asymptotically stable for any nontrivial initial condition. Under mild assumptions on initial conditions, we further prove that during the spreading process there exists no overshoot with respect to the endemic equilibrium. Finally, we conduct numerical experiments on real-world networks to illustrate our results.

Una incursión al Modelo Triple Hélice, visto desde la Universidad Metropolitana del Ecuador

A theoretical analysis has been made about what some theorists call the Triple Helix Model, considering that innovation arises in a progressive and cumulative way, guided by a systemic approach that pursues, the noblest of causes, of improving society, adding sustainable development and growth. This model connects entrepreneurship to regional development, using higher education as a vehicle for its promotion alongside with society, thus producing a sustainable model of development arising from the synergy between: Company, University and Society, or as other authors call them: University, Industry/Businesses and Government, with the main purpose of counteracting the problem of unemployment for youth and higher education graduates, while at the same time improving university training for them and contributing to local development, through the introduction of innovations. Theoretical methods of analysis and synthesis were implemented, as well as comparative methods to highlight the work of Metropolitan University of Ecuador in this regard, through projects related to society, business contracts, dissemination of research and innovations through scientific events and others, in pursuit of sustainable development and the aspiration to create science parks linked to companies in the region, among other activities that reflect this interrelationship that flows in an integrated and committed way.

Reproductive health research in Australia and New Zealand: highlights from the Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Biology, 2019.

The 2019 meeting of the Society for Reproductive Biology (SRB) provided a platform for the dissemination of new knowledge and innovations to improve reproductive health in humans, enhance animal breeding efficiency and understand the effect of the environment on reproductive processes. The effects of environment and lifestyle on fertility and animal behaviour are emerging as the most important modern issues facing reproductive health. Here, we summarise key highlights from recent work on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and diet- and lifestyle-induced metabolic changes and how these factors affect reproduction. This is particularly important to discuss in the context of potential effects on the reproductive potential that may be imparted to future generations of humans and animals. In addition to key summaries of new work in the male and female reproductive tract and on the health of the placenta, for the first time the SRB meeting included a workshop on endometriosis. This was an important opportunity for researchers, healthcare professionals and patient advocates to unite and provide critical updates on efforts to reduce the effect of this chronic disease and to improve the welfare of the women it affects. These new findings and directions are captured in this review.

The Ubiquity of Public Science

Instead of using the binary of public versus private science or autonomous versus state-sponsored science, this paper focuses on the ways in which Science, the Scientific Community, and the Scientific Enterprise have all been and are still public, serving the common good through the production, dissemination, and consumption of technoscientific innovations.

Review on Roles and Challenges of Agricultural Extension System on Growth of Agricultural Production in Ethiopia

Agricultural extension work in Ethiopia began in 1931 with the establishment of the Ambo Agricultural School which is one of the oldest institutions and the first agricultural high school offering general education with major emphasis on agriculture. In the recent development of the Ethiopian Agricultural Extension System, the participatory approach is complemented by a scaling“-up” of technologies or the establishing of best practice for technology transfer at larger scales. Agricultural extension staffs are involved in multiple activities of agriculture and rural development. In Ethiopia, for example, the goal of extension goes beyond implementing the national agricultural development goals of achieving food security, improving rural livelihoods, and Natural Resource Management (NRM). In many countries of the world, agricultural extension services had been transformed from training and dissemination of specific innovations to farmers’ group formation and partnership-building with various service providers such as credit institutions. In Ethiopia, despite the massive amount of resources being put into the system by the state, the agricultural extension system faces a number of serious challenges. Improving access to agricultural inputs and technologies that assist farmers in boosting production are among opportunities of Ethiopian agricultural extension system. Agricultural extension service could be the government agency or ministry responsible for promoting the adoption and utilization of new scientific farming practices through educational procedures.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ДИФУЗІЇ ІННОВАЦІЙ В УМОВАХ ГЛОБАЛІЗАЦІЇ ІННОВАЦІЙНИХ ПРОЦЕСІВ

A qualitatively new transformation of the institutional environment of society livelihoods leads to an increase in the role of innovation in ensuring the technological independence of the country. The current stage of development of the world economy is characterized by the intensification of the processes of international exchange of scientific knowledge and technologies. In the work it is determined that many issues related to ensuring the desired speed and breadth of innovation diffusion between countries are still poorly studied. It makes appropriate to carry out further research in this sphere.The analysis of the most common models of innovation propagation allowed proposing an author’s approach to the interpretation of this phenomenon. It is established that in modern conditions of globalization and transformation of models of innovative development there is a change of forms of relations in the innovation sphere between countries. Innovative activity is gaining international scope. It is determined that middle– and lower-middle-income countries are dependent on the transfer of innovations from developed countries to solve major domestic problems. The expediency of using the network approach to construct an effective mechanism for dissemination of innovations in the conditions of globalization of scientific and technical cooperation is substantiated. Features of diffusion of innovations between the countries are revealed. It is established that the open format of innovative processes corresponds to the modern concept of organization of network interaction between its main participants, forms the favorable environment for creating and disseminating a new value. It is concluded that the success of innovation diffusion depends on such factors as technical and cost properties of innovation; potential of the acceptor of innovations; the presence of a developed network of contacts between participants of the innovation process; the absorption capacity of the recipient country of innovation. In our view, the diffusion mechanism for innovation should be based on strong market institutions, a strong scientific base, and high quality human capital.

DIFFUSING NEW MEDIA AS KNOW-HOW DIGITAL COMMUNICATION IN TROUBLESHOOT MAINTENANCE OF PICO HYDRO TECHNOLOGY IN BENGKULU, INDONESIA

Communication has an important role for spreading messages and ideas through various mediums. This research explains the important role of new media in community engagement activities and the dissemination of new information, innovations and technologies that have been done in 2017, especially for the graphic design via the internet on Pico Hydro's information technology in Batu Roto village, Bengkulu province, Indonesia. Community involvement itself is based on a special multidisciplinary perspective of communication and engineering. Pico Hydro is commonly used worldwide to generate electricity in rural areas, making it very useful for rural electrification. We conduct research to meet the needs of our plans in community engagement and use the theory of communication development to support the outcomes of this program. Communication development theory has a focus on dissemination of innovation. This research method is desk research of new media. This research argues that the application of Pico Hydro technology will have more impact on Batu Roto village community when combined with the method of social communication science development through digital media. The information contained in the infografic is expected to spread the idea to train the community in applying Pico Hydro technology for many homes in Batu Roto village so that it can solve the problem of electricity shortage in Bengkulu Province. Keywords : communication development; diffusion of innovations; infografic; pico hydro; psychology of colour; typographic; rural electrification; new media; digital communication

АНАЛІЗ ОСВІТНІХ ПРОГРАМ НАВЧАННЯ МАЙБУТНІХ ВЧИТЕЛІВ У КОНТЕКСТІ STEM-ОСВІТИ

An analysis of training programs for teachers of natural and mathematical disciplines of higher educational institutions is presented in the work. The educational programs of specialties and certain disciplines that influence the development of STEM-culture of future teachers are analyzed. The article presents the determination of cognitive activity from a philosophical point of view that has allowed establishing the criteria for the formation of the future teacher and the conditions in which this process takes place. It also shows the influence of key competencies on the formation and development of STEM-culture of future specialists. The criteria for its formation are as follows: the independent definition of the teaching plan, the application of technological and innovative solutions to the problem solving, the ability to determine the trends of educational technologies, the involvement of students into research activities, the dissemination of innovation and knowledge about them. The conditions for the development of the STEM-culture of the future teacher of natural and mathematical disciplines are formulated: the presence of disciplines supporting innovative technologies and the content of which is based on the integration of scientific methods into the educational process, the presence of a professional community that is the center of innovation. An analysis of educational programs for the training of teachers of specialties “014 Secondary education”, specialties “04 Mathematics”, “08 Physics”, “09 Informatics” and “15 Natural sciences” of the three institutions of higher education are presented. Quantitative assessment of educational credits, which provide subject preparation in each of the directions: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, is made. The disciplines that influence the development of STEM-culture of future teachers are determined.

Advancing the Dissemination of Innovations in Pediatric Health Care Delivery.

Advancing the Dissemination of Innovations in Pediatric Health Care Delivery.

Information and Communication Infrastructures and New Business Models in Rural Areas: The Case of Molise Region in Italy

Abstract The paper deals with the role of ICT and the related infrastructures to induce innovations for sustainable rural development. In particular, it focuses on the innovations induced by ICT in farms and in new rural firms, and on how digital infrastructures support and generate social innovation mechanisms, leading to the consolidation of entrepreneurship and dissemination of ICT-based innovation in rural areas. The hypothesis is that the presence of digital infrastructures generates a double effect: overcoming the concept of geographical proximity (relevant for remote rural areas) and promoting social innovation. In particular, this paper examines the role of social innovation to create a new demand for products, services and organisational models for farms and rural enterprises, promoting further innovation. To target the objectives, the work analyses three case studies of new business models (BMs) based on ICT innovation. The analysis focuses on the most important interactions, learning and organisational processes within the new enterprises and among the new farms/enterprises and the other economic and institutional actors, and on how they were shaped and changed by the use of ICT, relating them to a conceptual model. These three cases, although pioneering, are important since they give an original response to some of the main problems and needs of remote and inner rural areas, as for the access to high value segment of food market, the information deliveries about attractiveness of landscape and countryside for foreigners, investors and tourists and the creation of new stable relation with consumers/citizens in the urban areas. The three cases have been analysed with the aim to identify how the ICT, and the related innovations, create an interconnection between four characteristic elements of the BMs (value creation, supply chain, customer interfaces, financial model) and the restructuring of proximity dimensions (cognitive, institutional, social, geographical, organizational). The work shows how these three cases have several communalities, but also different aspects with respect to our objective of analysis: there are different ways in which the four characteristic elements of the BM are constructed and also different in the role that the different dimensions of proximity play in structuring the innovation process in each one of them. More generally, the results of the work also lead to consider a new role for public investments in ICT infrastructures: public administrations should intervene in order to create a coherence within projects of public and private initiatives.

Preface

On behalf of Head of The Research and Society Service Institute of Jenderal Soedirman University, I would like to inform that we organize the second International Conference Life and Applied Science for sustainable rural development 2019. We have succesfully held the Ist International Conference Life and Applied Science in 2018 with 100 participaant and publish in IOP EES.This year, to improve the publication quality of the conferences, we arrange the 2st International Conference Life and Applied Science. The registered participants in this conference were about 59 titles for the international conference.The given oral and poster presentation would show outputs for future need as indicated in the conference theme of “Life and Applied Science”.The purposes of the conference are:• The first to provide a forum for scientific discussion, professional networking, research collaboration, education, and dissemination of scientific research, innovation and industrial products.• The second to increase the quality of research and development in the Life and Applied Science approach for sustainable rural development.• And the third to encourage the local and regional young scientists to attend and present their works at the international level.The success of the Conference would not have been attained without strong supports from contributing scientists as well as both national and international conference Committee.I would like to thank all of them for helping to make a very successful conference.EditorMukhtar Effendi Norman Arie Prayogo R. Taufan Harisam

Establishment of Centre of competence “Leonardo Da Vinci” in Medical University of Pleven, Bulgaria

Abstract Issue/problem In 2016 Ministry of education and science initiated a call for projects for establishment of centres of competence aiming to increase the level and market orientation of the research activities in Bulgaria and to support the development of innovation capacity. The center of competence on personalised medicine, 3D and telemedicine, robotic and minimally invasive surgery in Medical University of Pleven is to be developed from 2018 to 2023. Description of the problem The objectives are: 1) To create a high-tech research and educational product with long-lasting tendencies to improve the community’s scientific development and level of public health; 2) To set up research teams of young researchers to write modern PhD theses and publications in high impact scientific journals; 3) ТÐ3/4 integrate research results into the business. Methods classical and virtual microscopy, computer-assisted morphometry, clinical-genealogical method, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, laparoscopic transanal total mesorectal excision, hysteroscopic morcellation and others. Results About 2500 patients will be treated in the centre for 5 years. Diagnostic panels will be developed for different cancer types and the most common hereditary diseases within Bulgarian population. Individual orthotics suitable for 3D printing will be developed and patented. Tissue transplants will be created for body models that will be used for training on robotic surgical simulator. The telemedicine center will allow distant consultations with other centers, specialized training and research in virtual reality. The teams are experienced in the genetic testing and robotic surgery. Till 2015 all robotic surgeries in Bulgaria were performed in Pleven. The proportion for 2016, 2017 and 2018 was respectively 81.1%, 71.5% and 32% due to the increase of number of robotic surgery centres. Pleven’s centre has strong training traditions to guarantee the high quality of planned 72 workshops and seminars. Key messages The introduction of new technologies requires new models of training of health professionals to develop the necessary skills to take full advantage of their benefits. Better dissemination of innovations increases the access of population to health care of good quality and the achievement of highest attainable standard of physical health.