Good Practice Criteria Research Articles

Does corporate governance differ by sector? An analysis under good practice criteria. The case of Spain.

The aim of this paper is to analyse how the factors remuneration, supervision and board structure influence the good corporate governance of companies in the Spanish Continuous Market. This paper develops, for the first time, an index based on the recommendations defined in the Good Governance Code of Listed Companies. This paper measures remuneration, monitoring and governance structure and employs a multiple linear regression model modelling corporate governance as a latent factor. Based on this model, this research presents empirical evidence of the relationship between corporate governance and the defined variables, considering Spanish Continuous Market firms disaggregated by sector. To date, there are no studies that have taken into account the analysis for all sectors in the same country. Among the conclusions, the research finds that the larger a company is, the better the mechanisms for providing an optimal degree of governance, as is the case in the oil, energy and technology sectors. In another sense, the higher the number of proprietary directors the lower the levels of good governance, mainly in basic materials, industrial, construction and consumer goods and services companies. The empirical results also justify the inclusion of Corporate Governance-related factors in governance regulation.

Analysis of the ‘Good’ performance indicators of Non-Governmental Development Organizations

The current economic and political crisis has brought about a change in the environment in which Non-Governmental Development Organizations (NGDOs) have traditionally operated. This change can be summed up as a reduction in the funds received accompanied by an increase in the population they must serve. It is thus important to possess mechanisms that allow an analysis of the excellent work performed by NGDOs. A knowledge of the NGDOs’ efficiency in managing previous projects can contribute to improving their future achievements. This research aims to establish some objective indicators that permit an evaluation of the efficiency of these organizations. Firstly, a detailed analysis of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) regulation is conducted. This allows us to synthesise the indicators of a good performance by an NGDO based on a study of the eligibility criteria of public donors. The study concludes that the internal good practices criteria of the NGDOs of the AECID can be grouped into four criteria: experience, transparency and internal operations, human resources, and financial resources. Subsequently, a global performance measure of the NGDOs is built using a multi-criteria decision-making approach that minimises the distance from an ideal point whilst maximising the distance from an anti-ideal point. Our approach has been applied in the evaluation of 20 Spanish NGDOs.

Transforming ambition into action to catalyse nature-based solutions: Insights from 250 good practice policy instruments

Ambition to leverage the power of nature-based solutions (NbS) to address global challenges such as the interlinked climate change and biodiversity crises has reached unprecedented levels. Despite a growing consensus around the potential benefits of NbS, this ambition has not translated into sufficient actionable progress in practice. Cities, increasingly recognized as centres of transformative capacity, have become a focal point for achieving NbS ambitions. Nevertheless, the transition from theoretical discourse to practical implementation has been slow, with NbS frequently being overlooked until recently in political agendas. A key obstacle to progress is the lack of action-oriented research grounding theoretical discussions in empirical evidence on NbS policy design and application. This paper seeks to address these knowledge gaps by: (i) defining criteria for good practices in urban NbS policy design and implementation; (ii) assessing policy instruments from the Urban Governance Atlas (UGA) against these criteria using mixed statistical and qualitative methods; and (iii) identifying potential pathways and actionable measures to promote the adoption of good practices in practice. Drawing on the diverse UGA examples, with a particular focus on Europe and the CELAC region, the paper identifies seven good practice criteria and outlines four potential pathways and related actions to guide the development of NbS policy instruments across varied urban contexts. Concrete recommendations around actionable knowledge aim to tap the transformative potential of NbS in addressing pressing global issues.

Standard Operational Procedures for Organizing Practical Activities in High School Biology Laboratories in Yogyakarta City

The standard of operating procedure (SOP) is a laboratory activity method and must meet the criteria of good laboratory practice (GLP) and other stipulations of valid legislation. The article aims to establish ownership/lack of the SOP of a laboratory that has a public high school laboratory in the city of Yogyakarta. It uses descriptive research. The purpose of descriptive research is to describe images systematically. The research was conducted at Yogyakarta State High School in June 2022—data collection techniques via observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The forms of the instruments used were observation sheets, interview sheets, and checklists, where the instruments had been validated. Samples in this study are random sampling, SMA A, SMA B, and SMA C. This research subject is the head of a high school biology lab in Yogyakarta. The study showed that high school biology LABS A, B, and C already had the SOP implemented, but there was still a lack of it, and this led to increased safety principles. School A has as many as 9 SOPs, school B has as many as 10 SOPs, and school C has as many as 8 SOPs. Out of all three schools, only school B had SOP malfunction of lab equipment. Presumably, school B has the most complete SOP than schools A and C.

Innovative Governance Dalam Penyelengggaraan Pemerintahan Desa Di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi (Studi pada Penerapan Aplikasi dan Website Gigades.id)

This research is motivated by the gap in technology, information and communication between villages and cities which causes slow governance in villages. This condition is a challenge for villages to actively participate in the current era of digitalization. The aim of village innovation is to encourage village development of higher quality, effectiveness and efficiency through various activities in village government administration that are more innovative and sensitive to the needs of village communities. This effort can encourage productivity and economic growth in rural communities in a sustainable manner to improve the socio-economic welfare of the community and village independence. However, in the development of village innovation, it has not proceeded according to the plans that have been set. This is because the community's digital awareness is still low, as well as the culture and organizational arrangements of the village government which are not yet fully ready to implement digitalization in the administration of village government. This research aims to analyze and explain innovative governance in the implementation of village government in Kuantan Singingi Regency, as well as identifying obstacles to implementing innovation in the form of the Gigades.id application and website. This research uses the Innovative Governance theory of Sangkala Tahun (2014) which explains that there are 6 criteria for best practices in an innovation, namely impact, partnership, sustainability, leadership and community empowerment, gender equality and social exclusion, innovation in the local context and transferability. This research uses an explanatory qualitative research method with a case study approach that uses data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research show that the implementation of village government in Kuantan Singingi Regency has made a breakthrough in the form of innovative governance in the implementation of village government in the form of innovation in the form of the Gigades.id application and website, but it has not been successfully implemented properly by the village government. Findings in the field show that the implementation of partnerships is still formed between the village government and the private sector, the trilogy of good governance in building partnerships has not been implemented well, even though the community has a big role in realizing the implementation of village government. Then the obstacles experienced by this innovation are the lack of socialization carried out by the village government and the private sector to village communities, the low quality of knowledge and innovation skills of village government officials, the inadequate quality of the internet network, and a community culture that is difficult to change.

Evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessment legislation in Pakistan

ABSTRACT Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was introduced in Pakistan in 1997 with the enactment of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act followed by EIA regulations in 2000 both of which remained in use for over two decades. The legislation has recently been updated by two provinces which the study aimed to evaluate using the Next Generation Framework (NGF). NGF is based on good practice criteria which is used for the evaluation of legislation. Strengths of the legislation are that it has exclusive lists of projects requiring either a preliminary or a detailed EIA, clear timelines for review and decision-making, requirements for EIA follow-up, and penalties in case of non-compliance. However, the legislation has multiple shortcomings; for instance, there are no requirements to do scoping, consider alternatives, and make EIA reports public. The framework is helpful to evaluate the quality of legislation and explore reasons for weaknesses in EIA practice. The good practices in the framework may also be used to formulate guidance documents. The results hold importance not just for Pakistan, but the international policymakers may also learn from the strengths and weaknesses identified in this study and revise their respective legislation accordingly.

Supporting the inclusion of gender and sexuality diversity in schools: Auditing Australian education departmental policies

While school policies are not a panacea, gender and sexuality diversity-inclusive policies have the potential to relieve educators’ concerns about what they are ‘allowed’ to engage with in respect to GSD inclusivity and to guide their proactive efforts to support gender and sexuality diverse (GSD) students. Unfortunately, policies enabling educators’ proactive, positive support for GSD students are far from systematised in schools across Australia’s eight states and territories. This paper presents an audit of publicly available policy guidance for educators in Australia’s government schools, analysing these against an original evaluative set of best-practice criteria developed from research recommendations from the field of GSD-inclusivity in K-12 schools. Analyses for each state/territory are provided. Results from this audit highlight the unevenness in articulated policy support available to Australian educators and illustrate the criticality of developing Australian federal policy mandates with respect to GSD inclusivity and professional development for educators, including both articulated expectations for the creation/maintenance of a safe and affirming environment as well as pragmatic support for how to create school cultural change.

Criteria for best practice in health promotion

Abstract There are many interventions that take a health-promoting approach. But are they really good and do their implementation lead to results that are also a sustainable improvement for the target group in a setting? Can this improvement be scientifically evaluated and even measured or is it based on a well-intentioned perception only? The criteria for good practice from Germany, which were developed in 2003 by the Advisory Working Group of the nationwide Collaborative Network for Equity in Health of BZgA, aim in particular for professionals in community health promotion to reflect on their work and to support them in further developing and strengthening the quality of their health promotion services. The (twelve) good practice criteria, in practical language and in the form of twelve fact sheets, each contain a definition, implementation stages of the criterion, their explanation (illustrated with examples from practice) as well as further literature. The good practice criteria include conception and target group reference and take into account participation and empowerment, but also sustainability and cost-effectiveness. These criteria also serve as selection criteria for interventions to be included in the German Good Practice Portal which has a particular focus on tackling health inequalities. In a brief presentation these criteria will be presented to the participants of the workshop in order to subsequently discuss and exchange approaches from other countries.

Development and performance of particleboard from various types of organic waste and adhesives: A review

Environmentally friendly or green building materials are more commonly used in the construction industry and furniture making industry. The knowledge of the environmental risks including the depletion of natural resources, the impact of pesticides, as well as the amplifier and enforcement criteria of good practice have led to an increase in the practice of recycling waste materials, and in particular, the recycling of abandoned trees in particleboard production. From the adhesive aspect, in view of future constraints of formaldehyde use, suitable alternatives to formaldehyde-based adhesive systems would have to be developed and implemented in the wood processing industry. The present review represents a critical appraisal of various organic wastes and adhesives used as raw materials in particleboard development. The core of this review is an assessment of physical and mechanical properties of particleboards based on various types of organic waste and adhesive. Based on these data, we evaluated their potential to identify suitable alternative raw materials having a certain probability to meet the requirements of a large-scale industry sector. Characteristics such as density, thickness swelling, modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) are significant in the studies carried out by researchers worldwide. However, they also depend on the types of raw materials, adhesives, parameters and indicators used throughout particleboard production. As an overall conclusion, some organic wastes have the potential to replace wood fibers as raw materials in particleboard production with similar performances. Natural-based adhesives have also shown the potential to substitute formaldehyde-based adhesives in terms of performance. However, toxicological investigations should be performed before a decision can been made to ensure they are safe and add value as replacements for formaldehyde-based adhesives.

Indications for Caesarean Section for women of low obstetric risk - an audit

Introduction: The Caesarean Section (CS) rate is dramatically increasing across obstetric populations. This study aimed to determine the adherence to criteria for standard diagnosis of the common indications for CS among women of a low-risk group. This group, known as group 3 in the Robson classification, is multiparous, term with singleton pregnancy and have not had a previous CS.
 Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at Muhimbili National Hospital from August to December 2018. The criteria for standard diagnosis of foetal distress, obstructed labour, arrested labour and cephalopelvic disproportion were adopted from peer groups publications based on local expert consensus. Data were analysed using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.
 Results: A total of 1,670 emergency CS’s were performed during the study period, 392 (23.5%) were women of Robson group 3, of these women 101 (25.8%) had foetal distress, 92 (23.5%) obstructed labour, 88 (22.4%) arrested labour and 64 (16.4%) cephalopelvic disproportion. The proportion of CS’s which met the criteria for standard diagnosis of indications for CS were 61.4% foetal distress, 52.2% obstructed labour, 58% arrested labour, and 45.3% CPD with total average of 55.1%.
 Conclusion: Generally, the standard criteria for audited indications of CS have been met by 55.1% during the study period. Thus, follow up, on the job training and updating about adherence to standard criteria for best practice are recommended.

Cetacean bycatch management in regional fisheries management organizations: Current progress, gaps, and looking ahead

Bycatch is the leading global threat to cetaceans, with at least 300,000 cetaceans estimated to be killed each year in fisheries. Regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) are key actors in global fisheries management, including bycatch reduction, but their role in cetacean bycatch management is often overlooked. The primary mandate of RFMOs is to manage fisheries of target stocks, but many of their Convention Agreements call for addressing bycatch of threatened and protected species in their fisheries, including cetaceans. We reviewed 14 RFMOs to understand their current cetacean bycatch management efforts. We developed twenty-five criteria for best practices in cetacean bycatch management to understand efforts made by each RFMO, grouped into five categories: 1) general bycatch governance; 2) observer coverage; 3) quantitative bycatch limits; 4) data analysis and transparency; and 5) mitigation efforts. Collectively, based on our application of these criteria, RFMOs scored highest in “data analysis and transparency” (average=0.74) and lowest in setting “quantitative bycatch limits” (average=0.15). Overall, RFMOs have passed few binding conservation and management measures focused on cetacean bycatch, particularly compared to those addressing the bycatch of seabirds and sea turtles; the few existing measures are primarily focused on bycatch in purse seines. Notwithstanding the United Nations (UN) large-scale drift gillnet ban (46/215) on the high seas, only one RFMO has passed a management measure specifically focused on cetaceans and gillnets, widely recognized as the gear type posing the highest risk to cetaceans. No measure in any RFMO specifically addresses cetacean bycatch in longlines. We provide recommendations to the RFMO community to encourage progress on this critical issue, including leveraging other recent policy developments such as the adoption of the 2021 UN Food and Agriculture Organization Guidelines to prevent and reduce bycatch of marine mammals in capture fisheries and implementation of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions.

Results of the audit of the first stage newborn hearing screening in St. Petersburg

Analysis of the first stage of universal newborn hearing screening in St. Petersburg and increasing its effectiveness. In result of the audit, it was found that screening performs in all maternity wards, children's hospitals and at the majority of pediatric clinics. Meanwhile only 14% of institutions meet criteria of good practice in providing screening. In other clinics improving the procedure of screening is needed: equipment update and calibration, correction of the method and conditions of examination, results documenting, etc. The set of activities for increasing the effectiveness of newborn hearing screening is proposed. The work which carried out with institutions during and after audit allowed to reach 100% involving clinics in screening system in 6 months. Due to information support of institutions coverage of newborns by the first stage of screening increased on 8.5% (matched to target) and the number of referred children who come to the second stage of screening increased on 18%. Results suggest that the audit of the first stage of newborn hearing screening by the district pediatric audiological centers is an effective tool for finding problems in the screening system and its solving.

Real-Time Suicide Surveillance: Comparison of International Surveillance Systems and Recommended Best Practice

Objective Some countries have implemented systems to monitor suicides in real-time. These systems differ because of the various ways in which suicides are identified and recorded. The main objective of this study was to conduct an international comparison of major real-time suicide mortality surveillance systems to identify joint strengths, challenges, and differences, and thereby inform best-practice criteria at local, national, and international levels. Methods Five major real-time suicide mortality surveillance systems of various coverage levels were identified and selected for review via an internet-based scoping exercise and prior knowledge of existing systems. Key information including the system components and practices was collated from those organizations that developed and operate each system using a structured template. The information was narratively and critically synthesized to determine similarities and differences between the systems. Results The comparative review of the five established real-time suicide surveillance systems revealed more commonalities than differences overall. Commonalities included rapid, routine surveillance based on minimal, provisional data to facilitate timely intervention and postvention efforts. Identified differences include the timeliness of case submission and system infrastructure. Conclusion The recommended criteria could promote replicable components and practices in real-time suicide surveillance while offering flexibility in adapting to regional/local circumstances and resource availability. HIGHLIGHTS Evidence-informed recommendations for current best practice in real-time suicide surveillance. Proposed comprehensive framework can be adapted based on available resources and capacity. Real-time suicide mortality data facilitates rapid data-driven decision-making in suicide prevention.

Compliance in Non-Clinical Development of Cell-, Gene-, and Tissue-Based Medicines: Good Practice for Better Therapies.

The development of cell-, gene- and tissue engineering (CGT)-based therapies must adhere to strict pharmaceutical quality management standards, as for any other biological or small-molecule drug. However, early developments often failed to fully comply with good laboratory practices (GLP) in non-clinical safety studies. Despite an upward trend of positive opinions in marketing authorization applications, evidence of adherence to the principles of GLP is not openly reported; therefore, their relative impact on the overall quality of the product development program is unknown. Herein we investigated the actual degree of GLP implementation and the underlying factors impeding full compliance in non-clinical developments of CGT-based marketed medicines in the EU and USA, including (i) the co-existence of diverse quality management systems of more strategic value for small organizations, particularly current Good Manufacturing Practices n(GMP); (ii) lack of regulatory pressure to pursue GLP certification; and (iii) the involvement of public institutions lacking a pharmaceutical mindset and resources. As a final reflection, we propose conformity to good research practice criteria not as a doctrinaire impediment to scientific work, but as a facilitator of efficient clinical translation of more effective and safer innovative therapies.

Linkage of Sustainability to Environmental Impact Assessment Using the Concept of Ecosystem Services: Lessons from Thailand

The concept of ecosystem services (ES) could help Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) contribute toward sustainability goals. This study aimed to systematically analyze the ES contents contained in Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) to ascertain whether they included appropriate data as a tool for project implementation in line with sustainability practices. The EISs were analyzed using the review criteria used to assess the criteria of good EIA practice, and these criteria were then integrated and linked to the concept of ES. The results indicated that the treatment of environmental impact studies from the perspective of impact assessment practice was advantageous; however, opposing results of the integration of ES in environmental impact studies were also found. The quality of EISs that reflect ES primarily depended on the project type. The highest quality of content to support ES was for baseline information. The contents in response to biodiversity and the relationship among sustainable indicators in the baseline stage, including the assessment of biodiversity, especially its loss and gain, and the identification of measures focusing on mitigation hierarchy, were inadequate. Consequently, these constraints affect the use of impact assessments as a tool to promote project activities in sustainable ways. An approach to integrate ES in EIAs was developed based on the findings of this study.

Environmental licensing screening in Espírito Santo state: the practice for small Hydroelectric Power Plants

In the context of Environmental Licensing (EL), project screening is an essential process that establishes whether Environmental Impact Assessment is needed or not. This paper analyzes the EL screening of a type of Small Hydroelectric Power Plants (less than 3 MW) in Espírito Santo state and compares it with other states in Brazil. The methodological process involved document analysis, good practices criteria application, and comparative analyses of the case study. The document analysis allowed us to understand how EL procedures in Espírito Santo have changed over time. The good practices criteria application allowed us to discuss how well processes aligned with outlined objectives. Finally, the comparative analysis between Espírito Santo and other Brazilian states allowed us to identify possible improvements for Espírito Santo's EL system. For example, screening could be improved by considering environmental sensitivity metrics for project classification and establishing guidelines for case-by-case analyses.

Identifying Priorities, Targets, and Actions for the Long-term Social and Ecological Management of Invasive Non-Native Species

Formulating effective management plans for addressing the impacts of invasive non-native species (INNS) requires the definition of clear priorities and tangible targets, and the recognition of the plurality of societal values assigned to these species. These tasks require a multi-disciplinary approach and the involvement of stakeholders. Here, we describe procedures to integrate multiple sources of information to formulate management priorities, targets, and high-level actions for the management of INNS. We follow five good-practice criteria: justified, evidence-informed, actionable, quantifiable, and flexible. We used expert knowledge methods to compile 17 lists of ecological, social, and economic impacts of lodgepole pines (Pinus contorta) and American mink (Neovison vison) in Chile and Argentina, the privet (Ligustrum lucidum) in Argentina, the yellow-jacket wasp (Vespula germanica) in Chile, and grasses (Urochloa brizantha and Urochloa decumbens) in Brazil. INNS plants caused a greater number of impacts than INNS animals, although more socio-economic impacts were listed for INNS animals than for plants. These impacts were ranked according to their magnitude and level of confidence on the information used for the ranking to prioritise impacts and assign them one of four high-level actions—do nothing, monitor, research, and immediate active management. We showed that it is possible to formulate management priorities, targets, and high-level actions for a variety of INNS and with variable levels of available information. This is vital in a world where the problems caused by INNS continue to increase, and there is a parallel growth in the implementation of management plans to deal with them.

Prevention of needle-stick injury among nurses in an acute ward of a hospital: a best practice implementation project.

This evidence implementation project aimed to identify barriers leading to needle-stick injuries (NSIs) and to develop implementation strategies to prevent NSIs in the acute ward of a hospital in central Taiwan. The incidence rate of NSIs was 5.6% in the acute ward of a hospital in Taiwan. NSIs commonly occur during the drawing of blood, intravenous insertion, needle recapping, or performing any procedure involving sharp medical devices. NSIs are critical occupational risks among healthcare workers, possibly leading to transmission of infectious diseases, especially blood-borne viruses, such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. A clinical audit was undertaken using the JBI Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System (PACES) and the Getting Research into Practice (GRiP) approach. Five audit criteria that represented best practice recommendations for prevention of NSIs were used. Baseline data were collected from 177 nurses in five acute wards, followed by the implementation of multiple strategies during a 20-week period of the project. Both baseline and postimplementation audits were undertaken to determine changes in practice. According to the pre-audit concerning the use of safety-engineered injection devices and safe use and disposal of needles, there was 14-15% compliance, which indicated poor compliance with current best-practice criteria. Following the project implementation, the nursing staff were educated about the well tolerated use and disposal of sharps and the improved compliance rate ranged from 40 to 96.6%, with safety needle use increasing from 16 to 95.5%, safety needle operation procedure awareness increasing from 14 to 96%, needles not recapped after use increasing from 47 to 85%, and placing used needles in the sharps collection box increasing from 75 to 80%. This article suggests that standardized puncture prevention education and training enhanced nurses' awareness in the acute ward.

Implementation of a quality management system in a central sterilization unit: experience in the Hospital Tahar Sfar, Mahdia, Tunisia

La réglementation de la stérilisation hospitalière en Tunisie recommande la mise en place d´un système d´assurance qualité. L´objectif de ce travail était de dresser l´état des lieux dans une unité de stérilisation afin d´évaluer le respect des bonnes pratiques et d´explorer les opportunités d´amélioration. Une étude prospective a été réalisée en 2019 dans l´unité de stérilisation du centre hospitalo-universitaire de Mahdia. Deux audits internes, réalisés dans les mêmes conditions, ont été menés à un an d´intervalle. Le premier audit a permis de cerner les défaillances et les dysfonctionnements et la planification d´un plan d´actions. L´impact des mesures entreprises a été évalué par un deuxième audit. La collecte des données a été effectuée par observation directe des ressources et des pratiques existantes. Le taux de conformité a été calculé en tenant compte des critères conformes et des critères applicables. Les résultats du premier audit ont révélé un taux de conformité de l´ordre de 28,1%. L´analyse des écarts a permis de dégager 5 axes d´améliorations dont principalement la mise en place d´un système documentaire et de management de la qualité. Au total, nous avons établi 14 documents correspondant aux processus managériaux, 26 aux processus opérationnels et 41 aux processus supports. Les actions mises en place ont permis d´atteindre un taux de conformité de 60,4%. L´approche adoptée pour la mise à niveau de l´unité de stérilisation a permis de standardiser les pratiques et d´assurer la traçabilité tout au long du processus de stérilisation.

Multi-Scale Wind Turbine Bearings Supervision Techniques Using Industrial SCADA and Vibration Data

Timely damage diagnosis of wind turbine rolling elements is a keystone for improving availability and eventually diminishing the cost of wind energy: from this point of view, it is a priority to integrate high-level practices into the real-world operation and maintenance of wind farms. On this basis, the present study is devoted to the formulation of reliable methodologies for the supervision of wind turbine bearings, which possibly can be integrated in the industrial practice. For this reason, this study is a collaboration between a company (ENGIE Italia), the University of Perugia and the Politecnico di Torino. The analysis is based on the exploitation of the data types which are available to wind farm managers from industrial control systems: SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) and TCM (Turbine Condition Monitoring). Due to the intrinsic sampling time difference between SCADA and TCM data (a few minutes the former, up to the millisecond for the latter), the proposed methodology is designed as multi-scale. At first, historical SCADA data are processed and the behavior of the oil filter pressure is analyzed for all the wind turbines in the farm: this provides preliminary advice for identifying presumably healthy wind turbines from those suspected of damage. A second step for the SCADA analysis is then represented by the study of the temperature trends of the bearings through a Support Vector Regression: the incoming damage is individuated from the analysis of the mismatch between measurements and estimates provided by the normal behavior model. Finally, the healthy units are selected as the reference and the faulty as the target for the analysis of TCM vibration data in the time domain: statistical features are computed on independent chunks of the signals and, using a Novelty Index, it was possible to distinguish the damaged wind turbines with respect to the reference ones. In light of the interest in application of the proposed methodology, good practice criteria in selecting and managing the data are discussed as well.