Equal Partners Research Articles

Administrative Tribunals in Canada: Constitutional Subordinates or Equal Partners?

Administrative Tribunals in Canada: Constitutional Subordinates or Equal Partners?

Setting a foundation for Indigenous knowledge systems‐guided boreal caribou (tǫdzı) conservation planning in the Western Boreal Region of Canada: A systematic map protocol

Abstract In recent years, researchers have increasingly recognized the need to bridge Western and Indigenous knowledge systems to strengthen research in wildlife conservation. Historically, this arena has not made space for Indigenous knowledge holders to share components of their knowledge systems with agency and to support their own self‐determination as equal partners. Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have been developing, maintaining and refining their own knowledge systems, based on intimate knowledge and relationships with the lands, airs, and waterways. There remains enormous potential for Western scientists to engage in equitable knowledge exchange and co‐production with Indigenous Peoples. This applies to species such as boreal caribou Rangifer tarandus caribou, known by the Dene name, tǫdzı; which hold ecological value and cultural importance for both Indigenous and non‐Indigenous people in the boreal region of Canada. To gain an overarching perspective of this species, we will create a systematic literature map that will examine peer‐reviewed and grey literature involving spatial mapping of all species of caribou Rangifer tarandus based on Indigenous knowledge. This map will (a) characterize available data and previously engaged knowledge holders and (b) identify positive experiences that exemplify best practices for knowledge co‐production. Searches will be conducted in English in selected databases. Search strings will be tested against a collection of benchmark papers of documents previously chosen to determine strings with maximum sensitivity and specificity. Results will be reviewed through the: (1) title and abstract; and (2) full text. All screening decisions will be recorded in a database, with 10% of full‐text screening decisions validated. Items retained for inclusion in the systematic map will be coded using a list of coding questions. Ten percent of coding outcomes will be validated by a second reviewer. The systematic map will employ a narrative synthesis approach that will compare retained studies against a list of best practices from the current proposal. It will examine case studies that performed well according to the list and contribute to a repository of previously documented Indigenous knowledge about caribou to support projects involving Indigenous and Western knowledge co‐production.

Teaching Archaeology in Carmiel with the Israel Antiquities Authority Cultural Heritage Department: A Different Learning Experience?

This article addresses the archaeological park at the Agricultural Farm, a thematic school that serves the children of the city of Carmiel from compulsory kindergarten to high school. The park is the result of a joint effort by the farm manager, the Carmiel municipality, and the staff of the Israel Antiquities Authority, and is an activity cushion for outdoor learning. Educational institutions place great importance on imparting knowledge and values to those who come to their gates; the subject of archaeology in particular is one that encourages different and multidisciplinary learning. The uniqueness of the subject lies in the students' valuable, unmediated encounter with the Land of Israel's landscapes, sites, and rich heritage. This encourages learners to develop a connection and affinity with the country and its history. The establishment of the archaeological park in Carmiel has allowed students to go out into the field for the first time and learn about the Galilee's regional agricultural history firsthand. The activities that take place in the park cultivate the students' natural curiosity and make them equal partners in learning. Students' activity in the park may also enable other forms of learning. The article raises this issue and attempts to examine it in depth: What additional learning may be facilitated by students' activity in the park? Does the archaeological activity performed at the Agricultural Farm in Carmiel, in collaboration with the Israel Antiquities Authority's management system, give rise to a unique form of extracurricular learning?

Editorial Commentary

Editorial Commentary

Involving people with lived experience in physiotherapy education – Research report three: Developing equal partnerships

The nature of relationships between educators and people with lived experiences is well documented in literature which explores the involvement of people with lived experience in health and social care education. Issues of power, control and influence and the nature of equal and meaningful partnerships are often explored. Arnstein’s (1969) ladder of involvement and Tew et al. (2004) ladder of involvement framework, for example, seek to differentiate between different types and levels of involvement with meaningful involvement only being achieved when power is delegated. This report explores the power differences between the person with lived experience and the academic.

The Trends in German Foreign Policy in African Countries

Today, Europe pays close attention to its relations with African countries. Germany is the locomotive of the EU and is also building its own policy towards African countries. During the chancellorship of Angela Merkel, several initiatives were proposed aimed at the development of economic relations with Africa. In 2021, Olaf Scholz became the chancellor of Germany. The article examines Germany’s policy towards African countries both before and during the chancellorship of Olaf Scholz. Africa is the key to Europe’s economic sustainability, especially as Europe has continued to separate from Russia economically and politically in the last years. In this context, Africa plays a significant role in meeting Europe’s pressing fossil fuel needs. Despite the European rhetoric to the contrary, in recent decades relations between Africa and Europe have stalled in the paradigm of charity rather than equal partnership. However, Europe now really needs a genuine strategic partnership with African countries in order to be able to negotiate on the energy and climate crisis, prevent future migration crises and compete with geopolitical rivals. The policy of “green energy” is a promising direction of German foreign policy towards the African continent. Against the background of already existing German initiatives towards Africa, the results of recent international summits on climate and the provisions of new initiatives in the field of green energy and climate conservation are considered. All this can become one of the main bridges for strengthening relations between Germany and African countries. In this regard, the article attempts to highlight the main prerequisites for the formation of modern German foreign policy in Africa and attempts to describe the establishment of German-African relations during the chancellorship of Angela Merkel and her successor Olaf Scholz.

EU-Sub-Saharan Africa relations: The history of (un)equal partnership

This paper explores some exploitative economic tendencies in Africa-EU relations, tracking them from the Treaty of Rome, continuously through Yaounde, Lome and Cotonou initiatives. As time passes, the exploitative aspect of this relationship is getting vaguer through vocabulary changes and more subtle economic mechanisms. Each new cooperation framework tried to emphasize the importance of equality in the EU-Africa partnership but the inequality between the two parties constantly grew. This is the case with the newest, Global gateway framework. This investment plan is an adhoc initiative designed to counter Chinese interests in the region. The EU tends to be a norm creator in the African continent. The paper reexamines the capability of the EU to fulfill that role.

Suicide Prevention - Unified Research; Developing capacity for community engaged suicide prevention research in Colorado.

Context: Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults. Colorado has the seventh highest suicide rate in the US, and rates continue to climb. Suicide prevention research ranked highest amongst all stakeholder groups in PBRN-related topic generating activities. Objective: Funding was obtained to convene stakeholders interested in suicide prevention research in large groups as well as through a seminar series designed to increase interest in and capacity for practice and community-based research. Study design and analysis: Community engagement. Setting and Population: Multiple stakeholders from western Colorado including loss survivors, staff from primary care practices, public health departments, health systems and community-based organizations participated in two large group convenings (n=48 and n=35) and a six-month small group research seminar series (n=10). Intervention: Two virtual large group convenings were held in March and November 2021, consisting of presentations by researchers and break-out sessions to discuss possible community and practice-based research-related approaches to the high suicide rate in western Colorado. A research seminar series was held consisting of monthly meetings (April - October 2021). Researchers with expertise in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention presented their work and participants also presented the work of their organizations and indicated where further data collection or research may improve their understanding or outcomes. Outcomes/Results: Through this work, a network of engaged community and practice-based partners was developed to advance comprehensive practice-based research on suicide prevention in western Colorado. This work also resulted in a community driven research agenda identifying: the relationship of social determinants of health and substance use in suicidality; sleep and suicidality; and lived experience/survivorship as priority topics. An example of a specific question that arose from this engagement work is "How can we address sleep issues AND suicidality in primary care (i.e. why aren't sleep concerns assessed and addressed as a way of reducing distress that leads to mental illness and suicide?)". Conclusions: Thoughtful community engagement takes time and support, but in this case, resulted in a clear research agenda that is responsive to stakeholder interests and involves stakeholders as equal research partners.

Modern trends in paradiplomacy: a case of Russian-Finnish regional cooperation

For several decades, EU-Russian regional cooperation helped effectively respond to the local challenges. The EU terminated programmes for regional cooperation with Russia and Belarus in 2022. The existing paradiplomatic structure, however, may be of interest to scholars and policymakers as a model to be reproduced by Russia in cooperation with non-EU neighbours. The study aims to identify the main trends in paradiplomacy by examining Russian-Finnish regional collaboration. It reviews theoretical approaches to paradiplomacy, conducts a case study analysis of three forms of Russian-Finnish regional interaction and defines the main trends in paradiplomacy. The author concludes that paradiplomacy intensifies globalisation and regionalisation processes. In the past years, the main paradiplomacy trends in cooperation between Russia and the Baltic Sea region states, particularly Finland, were as follows: (1) project activity gathering momentum; (2) diversification of paradiplomatic actors; (3) equal and symmetrical partnership between Russia and the European states.

Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and National Interest Goals of Ethiopia

This work evaluate the impact of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Ethiopia’s socio-economic goals using the specific variables of trade and investment; industrialisation and Agricultural development, infrastructure development, health care delivery, human resource development and employment generation. It interrogated how the summits, action plans and commitments of FOCAC have impacted these variables in Ethiopia. Anchored on the framework of neo-liberalism, and drawing data from secondary sources, it engaged in qualitative analyses. From the data analysed, it was observed based on all the variables measured that some positive changes have taken place in Ethiopia since the establishment of the Forum. However, like in other countries of Africa, Ethiopia is treated as a junior partner in the relationship, albeit, paternalistically. Consequently, Ethiopia approaches her relationship to China with an inferior to superior attitude. This is notwithstanding the fact that China needs Ethiopia for her national interest goals, especially her need for natural resources, access to East Africa markets and influence wielding in Africa through AU’s seat of power located in the country. It was found out that the socio-economic activities of China have not engendered socio-economic independence of Ethiopia. Based on the findings, the work recommended that Ethiopia should stand up to China as an equal partner for mutuality of benefits as envisaged by FOCAC. To this end, FOCAC desk need to be established in Ethiopia with the prime responsibility of critically evaluating Chinese activities to ensure they comply with approved national and international standards. It is also important that Ethiopia strengthens her institutions to make and enforce rules and regulations that can act as bulwark to national exploitations by China.

ПРИОРИТЕТНЫЕ НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ СОЦИАЛЬНО ОРИЕНТИРОВАННЫХ НЕКОММЕРЧЕСКИХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ В СОВРЕМЕННЫХ УСЛОВИЯХ: ПРАВОВОЕ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ И ПРАКТИКА

The article is devoted to the detection of features of the activities of socially oriented nonprofit organizations that helped citizens during emergency situations, and issues of legal regulation of public authorities’ entities interactions with socially oriented non-profit organizations in сonsidered conditions. As a result of the study, the authors conclude that at present, the state needs to ensure cooperation with broad-aimed socially oriented non-profit organizations that are suitable for quick response to emergency situations and adaptable participation in maintaining the functions of public authorities during emergency situations. The new activities of socially oriented non-profit organizations require scientific reflection as well as legal provision for their сooperation with public authorities. The authors think that the state aims to unite, coordinate, and, if required, conform socially oriented non-profit organizations to such activities, by implementing which they would become an equal partner to the public authorities. At the same time, the change in socially oriented non-profit organizations' place demonstrates a new stage in redefining the constitutional and legal status of such organizations.

Radiation Oncology-Future Vision for the Modern Radiation Oncologist

Radiation oncology has evolved as a discipline and the physicians who practice radiation oncology are adapting to the changing landscape of oncology management. The skill set for the modern radiation oncologist has matured as the requirements for modern patient care have become increasingly complex both in patient evaluation and treatment execution. Radiation oncology interacts with all medical and surgical subspecialties and advanced radiation therapy treatment plans require nimble use of volumetric anatomic and metabolic image sets and applied pathology to contour targets for successful treatment. Although multidisciplinary care management can serve to confirm and validate a treatment plan among providers, the number of providers involved with an individual patient management plan can also generate confusion and mixed messaging for the patient and their family. Because radiation oncologists work with every discipline and see patients weekly on treatment, often the relationship between the radiation oncologist and the patient can serve as a bridge between disciplines and radiation oncologists can serve to align the disciplines with the patient to re-affirm the care plan, limit confusion, and generate confidence for the patient with the plan and the providers. In this chapter, we will review the changing role of the radiation oncologist as we continually move directly into the mainstream of patient care, in equal partnership to medical oncology with highly advanced tools for modern therapy. Survivorships models of care will mature as radiation oncologists become more integrated into primary and follow up management of each cancer patient.

Tammy Pretorius (Peer review) - Involving people with lived experience in physiotherapy education – Research report three: Developing equal partnerships

Tammy Pretorius (Peer review) - Involving people with lived experience in physiotherapy education – Research report three: Developing equal partnerships

HISTORY OF AZERBAIJAN-UKRAINIAN RELATIONS

Ukrainian-Azerbaijan relations are a very interesting example for the post-Soviet space. The two states were able to establish stable relations, which are maintained and developed to this day. And it’s nice to see that the Ukrainian authorities are no less interested in this than we are. This is a clear example of equal partnership. The modern relations between two countries include issues of humanitarian aid, supporting Ukraine in bilateral and multilateral relations, and joining aid movements to this country by other countries. Also, today, even in the most difficult moments, when regional historical processes can change quickly, Azerbaijan does not spare its support to the people of Ukraine.

The Role of Interpersonal Communication in the Empowerment of Female Heads of Household in Cianjur, Indonesia

The potential of female heads of households is very important to be developed, but unfortunately they have not been able to fully participate because they still have limited power and a weak position in society. To empower them, an empowerment program for female heads of households is carried out. This research describes efforts conducted by members of the program to overcome hindrances faced in their position as female heads of household, particularly within their roles in both domestic and public spaces. This study uses a case study approach in which data were collected using in-depth interviews to eight informants including PEKKA members, officers, and corresponding household members. Participatory observations are conducted in three months, looking into PEKKA-related activities and the informants daily practices. The findings from this study reveal that through close and dialogic communication processes between the female heads of household and PEKKA officers, they can openly share their problems and receive support to solve their problems. Interpersonal communication helps the female heads of household in gaining trust and becoming role models for their families. This form of communication also enables wives to gain their husbands’ trust and render them equal partners. It is concluded that through the processes of interpersonal communication, female heads of household can position themselves as subjects that challenge the impeding patriarchal values. Interpersonal communication in the PEKKA program, both as practice and shared knowledge, is considered effective as a means to empower female heads of household. Keywords: Interpersonal communication process, female heads of household, social roles, empowerment program, PEKKA programme.

Dual education in nurse training: international practice and implementation prospects in Ukraine

Problem statement. A lack of professional practicing in the course of studies was identified by nursing students, educators, practitioners and other stakeholders as one of the main challenges in higher and continuous nursing education. Quite often, graduates of nursing colleges, institutes and academies come to work without stable practical skills. After all, nursing curriculum focuses mostly on teaching in a speculative, abstract manner. As of February 24, 2022, in connection with the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, nursing students are actually deprived of the opportunity to work at the patient’s bedside, develop practical skills in a real environment. The inconsistency of the education content and educational paradigm in Ukraine with the most recent world trends in nursing and current health care needs is a concern to be addressed. The solution of the stated problem can be achieved through introducing a system of dual nursing education based on equal and responsible partnership between nursing educators and practitioners. Analysis of the latest literature on the issue raised in the article shows a strong interest of Ukrainian scientific community in many dual education concepts, including nursing. The problem of introduction and peculiarities of dual education is addressed in the papers of G.G. Oleskova, M.A. Azhazhi, Y.O. Dovgenko, L.I. Yaremenko, Y.V. Yare- menko, O.L. Kravchenko, L. V. Martsenyuk and O. V. Gruzdev. However, despite a significant number of research papers highlighting various problematic aspects of the dual education system, the research of dual education during the training of nurses has been covered inadequately. Presenting main material. The term of «dual system» comes from the Latin «dualis», double. This system, which provides for the coordinated interaction of the educational and industrial spheres in the training of qualified personnel of a certain profile within the framework of organizationally different forms of training was developed in the mid-60s of the last century in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). Subsequently, this system was adopted by Canada, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries. The development of the dual education system in Ukraine was commenced in 2015. Since the very beginning, dual education has been considered effective for applied specialties related to production. Nursing care can be interpreted as the production of a certain list of services by nursing staff, and therefore the dual education system can be applied to the training of nurses. The first step in introducing the dual form of nursing education should be a joint decision made by the educational institution and the employer. Next, it is required to monitor the labor market potential, determine the list of specialties (professions) for which educational programs of the dual form of education will be developed, approve their list, adopt relevant internal documents, and conclude relevant agreements. The implementation of the dual educational process involves the development of an educational program meeting professional standards and requirements for the competencies of future nursing professionals. Conclusions and prospects for further research. The introduction of a dual education system in nursing will improve the practical training of nursing staff, align the same with the practical medicine standards and the labor market requirements, contribute to the updating of academic content, increase the competitiveness of graduates of nursing educational institutions, as well as encourage students to study. In response to the challenges of nursing development, to promote the introduction of a dual education system in the training of nurses, it is advisable to hold more conferences and round tables, as well as create platforms for interaction between all stakeholders who care about nursing.

Realising the promises of agricultural big data through a Māori Data Sovereignty approach

ABSTRACT This perspective piece considers how principles of Māori Data Sovereignty can bring us closer to realising some of the social and environmental promises of new AgTech and the agricultural big data they produce. Our analysis is situated within the settler colonial context of Aotearoa New Zealand. We consider how obligations detailed within treaties guaranteeing equal partnership and Māori self-determination provide the foundation for: (1) acknowledging how the promises of agricultural big data depend on the people, priorities, practices and power relations that guide and enact them; and (2) creating the space to question and challenge current trajectories to ensure agricultural big data are collected and used in ways that promote data sovereignty and an equitable distribution of benefits. We argue that, due to their treaty obligations, publicly-funded projects developing AgTech and agricultural big data analytics in and for Aotearoa must begin developing equity- and sovereignty-promoting data management and governance practices.

Deep Ecology: A Contemporary Response of Islam and Hinduism for sustaining Man-Nature Relationship in An Era of Environmental Crisis

Man, and nature are two inseparable entities. The bond between them is so inextricably interwoven that whatsoever happens to the phenomena of Earth is reflected on the life of man, and whatever is the action of man is sure to have impact on the natural resources. The modern secular worldview has changed the harmonious attitude of man and created disequilibrium in nature. The consideration of mankind as the master and possessor of nature has changed the sustainability of our home planet Earth and caused environmental crisis such as deforestation, desertification, biodiversity loss, climate change, water, air, and soil pollution. In this respect, the deep ecological approach of Islam and Hinduism describe the sacredness of earth and natural resources. It considers mankind as an equal partner with the rest of God’s creatures and is originated in the bosom of creation. In contemporary period, Seyyed Hossein N?sr, Fazlun Majeed Kh?lid, Mah?tm? Gandhi and Ranchor Pr?me as eco- religious scholars have tried to interpret the deep ecology of Islam and Hinduism. On the basis of deep ecology, they attempt to solve present ecological crisis in purely religious understandings. N?sr and Kh?lid tried to address these issues from an Islamic understanding of nature while Gandhi and Pr?me attempted to deal with ecological crisis from Hindu faith. This interfaith research presents a comparative analysis of the deep ecological thoughts of contemporary scholars of Islam and Hinduism to sustain Man-Nature relationship in 21st century. Through discussion of their eco-religious views, this paper motivates mankind to divert his negative destructive attitudes into positive constructive ones to avoid future catastrophes and to ensure the sustainability of natural resources.

RUSSIAN-BRITISH RELATIONS: FROM COOLING TO CONFRONTATION

The article considers the crisis of Russian-British relations, which actively manifested itself during the years of the premiership of T. May, B. Johnson, L. Truss (2016-2022), which transformed the foreign policy of the United Kingdom in the wake of the geopolitical confrontation with Russia and the strengthening of the defense and strategic cooperation with the US and EU countries within the framework of the NATO military-political bloc. After the referendum on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union in 2016, the concept of "Global Britain" finally took shape in the country's foreign policy doctrine, which assumed the expansion of its presence in different regions of the world and active participation in the European Security and Defense Policy. In connection with the clash of the positions of London and Moscow in relation to the military conflict in Ukraine, the accession of Crimea to the Russian Federation and the war in Syria, the formats of bilateral intergovernmental cooperation were curtailed, and the previously established strong trade, economic and diplomatic ties were violated. The author comes to the conclusion that the growth of confrontation between states was largely due to the fact that the UK did not perceive Russia as an equal partner seeking to take its rightful place in pan-European politics and sought to limit its role in solving modern global problems.

Изпълнение на административни договори

The signing of the administrative contract presupposes voluntary performance of the obligations assumed by it. In case of non-performance, there is coercive enforcement. This article examines the questions concerning the legal mechanisms of how this should be done; how the legislator regulates the performance of administrative contracts in the Bulgarian Code of Administrative Procedure and in special laws, and addresses the issue of jurisdiction over disputes about performance; and why the provision of Art. 128, item 3 of the Code governs requests for the performance of administrative contracts in the existence of а coercive enforcement procedure under the Code. The article justifies the assumption that, even in the field of administrative contract enforcement, the administrative authority is not an equal partner in finding solutions to satisfy the public interest, but remains a counterparty in a dominant position.