Importance Of Participation Research Articles

Perspectives of Kurdish EFL University Students’ Towards the Importance and Participation in English Language Extracurricular Activities

English language extracurricular activities are helpful strategies in developing EFL students’ English language proficiency and skills. This study aims to examine perceptions of Kurdish EFL university students about the roles and importance of participation in these activities for improving their English language proficiency and skills. This study is experimental and used survey questionnaires to take the participants’ perspectives towards the importance of practicing and participation in English extracurricular activities, and to detect the participation frequency extent in these activities. The participants were 60 students in English language department/faculty of education from Charmo University. In addition, the data were analyzed via (SPSS) and weighted-mean. The findings in this study revealed that majority of the students had positive attitudes towards the importance of English extracurricular activities in improving their English language proficiency and skills. It was concluded that Kurdish EFL students could enhance their English language proficiency and skills through these activities outside their formal in-class curriculum.

Wellness Perception and Spiritual Wellness Practices of women of the Irula Tribe of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, India

Spiritual Wellness promotion is primordial at a fundamental level. For Indigenous Peoples across the world spiritual wellness is their way of life. In India we have many traditional and tribal communities that practice a holistic, nature-centric spiritual wellness. Towards learning more about Indigenous communities and their spiritual wellness conducted this exploratory study among the Irulas of the Nilgiris District in Tamil Nadu India. Being one of earlier settlers of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, the Irulas have played an important role in the maintenance of the forests and environment of the Nilgiris.Methods: The study design is an ethnography qualitative study using In-depth interviews conducted using Dr. Kovach’s Conversation methodology for researching and documenting Indigenous Ontology. The Indigenous peoples are one of the Primitive Tribes of the Nilgiris District in Southern India known as the Irulas. The settlements that were accessed for the interview include villages in the eastern and western slopes of the Nilgiris. Results: Using basic qualitative analysis of coding and theme generation, data allowed to derive 4 themes about spiritual wellness namely: What is Spirituality, Importance of participation, Sustaining Practices and Conviction. There is a shift and adaptation to contemporary spiritual practices driven by lack of access to their forests and grasslands and also because of education and exposure of the younger generation.Conclusion: Development over time has resulted in changes in their natural environment as well as social environment leading to generational perception and practices of spirituality among women of the Irula tribes of the Nilgiris.

Use of All of Us data to increase health literacy and research skills in high school students.

This case study describes how an All of Us engagement project returned value to community by strengthening high school students' capacity to serve as health advocates. Project activities included health literacy education and research projects on the influence of environmental, societal, and lifestyle factors on community health disparities. The research project involved use of the Photovoice method and All of Us data. At project's end, students presented their research to the community. The project's success was measured by students' participation in the research poster session and comparison of pre- and post-project scores from the Health Literacy Assessment Scale for Adolescent. Data analysis suggests the project succeeded in meeting its goal of increasing students' health literacy. Through education and research activities, students learned about community health issues and the importance of participation in medical research programs, like All of Us, to address issues.

Participation in local economic development: Insights from Benoni, South Africa

Background: Community participation in democratic societies cannot be overstated, as it is a fundamental pillar that allows community members to have a voice in economic, social, and political discourse.Aim: This article investigated the significance of community participation in LED, identifying the barriers and drivers of community involvement to provide recommendations to enhance and promote greater community engagement in Benoni, South Africa.Methods: The study adopted a mixed methods research approach. It conducted (n = 280) surveys from residents and (n = 5) in-depth interviews with municipal officials regarding the role of community participation in LED.Results: The findings reveal five challenges to community participation: limited avenues for participation, a lack of confidence in leadership, lack of action on residents’ suggestions, limited understanding of the value and importance of participation, and lack of trust in local leadership. However, the study also established that community participation is crucial to LED and contributes to providing legitimacy to local government projects, ensuring leadership accountability and better trust in leadership, and to ascertain that residents affect changes they want to see in their communities.Conclusion: The study concludes that community participation is vital for successful LED in Benoni. Addressing the challenges identified can lead to more effective and sustainable development initiatives.Contribution: This research makes several contributions to the field of LED and community development. It emphasises enabling and encouraging community participation in shaping LED. The study’s insights into the barriers and drivers of community involvement provide a foundation for designing targeted interventions to enhance participation.

Exploring the factors affecting music-related quality of life in post-lingual deaf adults with cochlear implants

Objective: To observe the feelings of listening to music and the importance of music in the daily life of post-lingual deaf adults with cochlear implants, and to explore the relevant influencing factors. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey study. From January 2021 to August 2021,the Music-Related Quality of Life Scale was used to evaluate the music needs and music experiences of 63 post-lingual deaf adults who met the inclusion criteria, including 27 males and 36 females, aged (40.7±12.3) years, at the time of surgery (36.8±13.1) years, and with a preoperative hearing aid ineffective time of (3.9±5.8) years. Indicators analyzed included age, duration of ineffective preoperative hearing aid wear, preoperative music preference, duration of postoperative cochlear implant use, current hearing aid modality, and auditory rehabilitation outcomes. Whether the six factors mentioned above constituted an influence on the subjects' music listening was investigated using SPSS 25.0 statistical software. Results: All of the observations in the scale were correlated with a single factor. The two sub-dimensions of music experience section were related to the effect of auditory rehabilitation. In the importance section, the effect of auditory rehabilitation was the influential factor of the dimension of "participation importance", and the preoperative enjoyment of music was the relevant influential factor of the dimension of "perceived importance". There was a significant difference between the groups when they were grouped by the above factors (P value<0.05), while there was no statistically significance between the groups when they were grouped by other factors (P value>0.05). Conclusions: Post-lingual deaf adults show the need and attempt to listen to music after cochlear implantation. The effectiveness of auditory rehabilitation and the degree of music preference preoperatively are two important factors that influence music listening in implant recipients. Once the level of auditory communication has been restored to a certain degree, it is important to pay more attention to the needs of music for implant recipients and train them in time, especially for those with music preferences preoperatively.

Was stakeholder participation in the PEFC revision process successful in Slovakia?

The complexity and comprehensiveness of sustainability issues considered by forest certification schemes require knowledge based and transparent decision-making process. Therefore, open and multi-stakeholder participation in setting sustainable forest management criteria and rules for supporting managerial processes is the main requirement of forest certification systems. For global schemes utilising bottom-up approach, such as the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)) or the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the transformation of requirements defined by international metastandards into the regional or national level is crucial for its successful implementation and consequent global recognition. The main aim of this study is to examine the latest PEFC national sustainable forest management standard revision process in the Slovak Republic from the viewpoint of stakeholder participation. To assess the success and effectiveness of the process the emphasis is on the evaluation of the level of stakeholder participation, their expectations and contribution to the process and barriers and opportunities for participation. More specifically, trust among participating stakeholders, conflicts resolution and overall satisfaction with the results achieved is examined. The results of the study revealed that the stakeholders involved in the revision process are well informed about the PEFC certification in Slovakia and understand its importance for SFM processes. Additionally, stakeholders are fully aware of their roles in the participatory process linking them with the roles of their organisations. Results also indicate that formal rules of consensus-based participation informal aspects such as voluntary self-exclusion, education of the participants contributed to the improvement of trust between the participants, overall satisfaction and the perception of the revision process as effective. As the importance of participation in forest certification for forestry policy also lies in learning processes, revealed relations can be a useful benchmark for other countries with lacking or inadequate culture of participation and their mutual comparison.

Re-Thinking the Environment, Cities, and Living Spaces for Public Health Purposes, According with the COVID-19 Lesson: The LVII Erice Charter

Background. Urban planning is a key tool to promote health in cities. The COVID-19 emergency accelerated several social, environmental, and digital challenges, stressing the importance of some issues regarding housing, urban mobility, green areas, and health service networks, urban health policies, and actions. These issues were the subject of an intensive residential course (the 57th) held in Erice, Sicily, in June 2021 in the “International School of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine G. D’Alessandro”, and the main findings are described here. Methods. Lectures presented the topics, subsequently developed them, and argued them in parallel practical sessions using the World Café technique, since it is well suited for the interaction of participants and the involvement of groups. Results. The World Café provides new insights into how to improve the livability and health of urban spaces, and a set of strategies and actions were proposed for each topic. Discussion and Conclusions. All attendees agreed on the importance of participation in the planning processes, but also on the need for strong political support to ensure the resources needed and a full integration of health with other local policies. A multidisciplinary approach to developing systemic operational capacities and health literacy is considered pivotal to raising awareness and participation.

The ‘Human Right to Science’ qua right to participate in science

ABSTRACT In 1948, Article 27(1) UDHR declared the right ‘to share in scientific advancement and its benefits’. Since 1966, the right has also been guaranteed by Article 15(1)(b) ICESCR as the right to ‘enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications’. This equivocation on the right’s name reveals a disagreement about the object of that right, i.e. (actively) participating in the scientific practice or (passively) ‘enjoying its fruits’ only. While the importance of participation in science has recently been emphasised, no justifications thereof have yet been provided. Drawing on considerations in human rights theory, the present article proposes an interpretation of Article 15(1)(b) ICESCR qua ‘right to participate in scientific practice and enjoy its benefits’. It starts with an account of the genesis of the right. Second, it argues that science is best approached as a ‘participatory good’, both from the perspective of the philosophy of science and of other rights guaranteed by the ICESCR. Third, the article spells out the participatory dimensions of the human right to participate in science including its ‘collective’ dimensions. Finally, the article explores three institutional implications of the proposed participatory interpretation of the right, both domestically and internationally.

Some Tactical Features of the Search in the Investigation of Terrorist and Extremist Crimes

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the search in criminal cases of the crimes of terrorist and extremist orientation. The preparatory and working stages of the investigative action are considered, taking into account the need to implement tactical search techniques. When investigating of terrorist and extremist crimes, a search is an unsafe investigative action for its participants, and because of this, recommendations have been developed aimed at suppressing possible threats from persons involved in the committing of crimes. It is noted that these persons may not only attempt on the life and health of the participants of the investigative action, but also provide other counteraction to the search. The importance of participation in the search actions of specialists, as well as their use of technical and forensic means, is determined. Recommendations aimed at improving the efficiency of the search in tactical forensic terms are proposed. It is concluded that it is necessary to plan a search and carefully prepare for it in order to achieve search goals in the detection and investigation of terrorist and extremist crimes.

Participation in health and COVID-19: international studies on Pandemic response and reflections on the brazilian context

Participation in health encourages preventive behaviors that contribute to the proper functioning of health systems. The Covid-19 pandemic has made the importance of such strategy explicit by determining adherence to preventive practices, including social distancing. The present study discusses the frameworks used by scientific publications that addressed the practices of participation in health during the pandemic in different countries. To this end, they used a database of a bibliometric review of the literature, in addition to a complementary narrative review with articles that connected participation in health and Covid-19. The VOSviewer software was used to organize the material. The studies show how important participation in health is for the resilience of health systems in times of epidemics and disasters. In the pandemic, we see the integration of participation in health in the process of guaranteeing the functioning of services, the adherence to isolation and vaccination recommendations, encouraging volunteering, designing public transportation policies, designing research, and educating health professionals. Other works demonstrate the social inequalities in terms of access to health care, especially for the Black and elderly population, and, on the other hand, the action of community leaders and institutional arrangements, such as the National Health Council in Brazil, which were essential to ensure equity in health. The importance of participation in health to face crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic is undisputed, leading to the conclusion that it should be more fostered to guarantee Health Sovereignty.

Implementation of Human Based Participatory Environmentalism through Ecology (Tourism Sector) and Es (Economic Sector) for Protecting Marine Ecological Pollution

In research, the implementation of participatory environmentalism based on human ecology can overcome the four problems that will be analyzed and solved through the TS (tourism sector) and ES (economic sector) programs. the implementation of participatory environmentalism emphasizes how important it is to be an independent society in the ES (economic sector) by utilizing its natural wealth primarily in the maritime sector, and the importance of participation from various parties to share space with nature, caring for sea and air ecosystems. What is expected from the program is the creation of an ecological 'balance' between humans and nature, as well as the establishment of an 'independent society' in terms of economy and health. In developing the TS (tourism sector) the program is carried out through several important steps, such as making a grand plan, seeking outsourcing mediation, implementing knowledge management, capacity building. Community empowerment program with the development of TS and ES based on the tourism sector and the economic sector. The tourism sector is able to revive the economy of the surrounding community. The tourism sector is also positioned as an important means of introducing the culture and natural beauty of the area concerned. The tourism sector is a source of income that can be continuously renewed and rejuvenated, this form of rejuvenation of tourist areas can be in the form of renovations and regular maintenance. The economic sector in the tourism sector is a long economic chain (Multiplier effect), starting from travel agencies, transportation services, hotels, restaurants, scouting activities, folk crafts, maintenance of tourist objects and so on. Furthermore, the economic sector will also require agricultural, livestock, fishery products and a number of workers can also be absorbed in it as a support for the success of this chain.

Assistance for Posyandu Members "Kasih Ibu" Penanggungan Village, Klojen District, Malang City with Training in Making Handicrafts from Plastic Waste Beverage Sachets

Until now, the garbage is still a serious problem in the surrounding environment, both in the wider environment and the household community. Public awareness is considered very necessary in waste management efforts, not least for mothers of Posyandu Kasih Ibu members. Is waste derived from sachet beverage plastic waste which is currently very popular. The efforts to recycle waste into a product are expected not only to contribute to reducing waste but also to become a home product with high economic value. Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is used as an approach method to invite the community to actively participate in the development of an activity. In this activity, the community that is the target of this program is the mothers of the cadre of Posyandu Kasih Ibu members, they are equipped with knowledge first about the importance of participation in waste management and then provide training in making handcrafts from the remaining waste of sachet drink packs. Based on the results of these activities, the members of the Kasih Ibu Posyandu cadre have been able to produce several handcraft motifs derived from sachet beverage wrapper waste.

PROBLEMS OF THE ADMISSION OF ELECTRONIC DATA IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

Abstract: the article deals with the problems of the current legal regulation of the involvement of electronic information in the sphere of criminal proceedings related to the seizure and inclusion of electronic data carriers in the criminal case. The importance of participation in the relevant procedural actions of a specialist is analyzed. The approaches applied to the resolution of these problems in law enforcement practice are given and evaluated. Proposals have been formulated to amend the criminal procedure law aimed at optimizing the process of seizure electronic data carriers, ensuring the safety of electronic information, as well as consolidating the independent evidentiary value of electronic data.

A study of role of games and sports in national integration and international understanding

National integration is not a simple issue rather it is a slow and steady process. It will remain a dream and distinct goal to achieve National integration unless concrete steps are taken to foster it. The rise and fall of a nation depends upon the extent of the development of a feeling of nationalism in its citizens. Hence this feeling needs to be nurtured, cultivated and strengthened by all possible ways and means. In modern society it seems that sport is one of the most important and effective means to achieve this great task. As India is a big country the inhabitants of which belong to various communities and groups. The cultural patterns of all these communities and groups are different. It is obvious to have different ideals, values, customs traditions, ways of living, eating and dressing in different communities and groups. This is true that India represents a wide variety of peoples. There was no time when one language was spoken throughout the country never was the time when all the Indians followed any one religion these diversity is often lead to mutual tension and then unfortunately towards National disintegration. Strength of the nation depends on the degree of homogeneity of its people which again depends upon the acceptance of common standards and values. Therefore, the need and importance of National integration cannot be over emphasized. The scope of sport is very vast it includes all those activities and experiences which prepare the individual to engage himself for his own good and for good of the society of which he is an integral part. Participation in sport create a climate that would help to create feelings of oneness. It acts as anti dote to separatistic and divisive forces. It broadens the outlook, fosters a feeling of togetherness and nationalism and a spirit of sacrifice and tolerance so that the narrow group interest are submerged in a larger interest of the community. It also includes a feeling of love and regard for the history, culture, religion, language and traditions of the nation. Therefore, importance of participation in games and sports and it&#39;s role in promotion of national integration and international understanding needs to be analysed. The present paper is focused upon to have an analytical study of how participation in games and sports could be instrumental in promoting National integration among its citizens. Aim: The principal aim of this paper is to highlight the role of games and sports in promoting national integration and international understanding.

Implementation of Activity-Based Workplaces (ABW)-The Importance of Participation in Process Activities.

Relocation to new office solutions such as activity-based workplaces (ABW) has increased but satisfaction with the ABW among employees varies, and the importance of participation in the relocation process is unclear. This study aimed to examine the association between employees' extent of participation in the implementation process activities and satisfaction with the relocation to ABW. Data were collected from 699 employees in a Swedish governmental agency 3-months prior to, 3-months and 9-months after relocation to the ABW. Questionnaires were used to assess participation in process activities and perceived satisfaction with knowledge about working in ABW, office rules, and information and support during the process. Participation in activities was significantly associated with higher overall satisfaction with knowledge, office rules, information and support, and effects were generally more pronounced as the number of attended activities increased. Satisfaction also increased among non-participants, although without reaching the same levels as participants. Our results show the importance to offer and facilitate a high participation in the relocation process activities to obtain satisfaction with a relocation to ABW.

Examining the Literacy Abilities of Young People With Language Difficulties Who Are Serving Community Orders Within the Youth Justice Service

Language and literacy difficulties are prevalent in young people involved in youth justice services (YJS). Given the known importance of language for literacy development, few studies have examined the literacy abilities of young people involved in YJS who have language difficulties. The writing abilities of this population have yet to be examined despite their importance for participation in restorative justice. This study examined the word reading, spelling, reading comprehension and expository writing abilities of 48 young people aged between 12 and 18 years involved in YJS who were on community orders and identified as having language difficulties. The young people scored −1SD below all subtest norms and displayed extremely low abilities on the writing subtest. Young people known to YJS should be screened for potential language and literacy difficulties to support their access to interventions aimed at reducing recidivism.

International graduate students’ campus and social adjustment experiences at a Japanese university

Abstract The purpose of this study was to analyze international graduate students’ study abroad experiences at a university in Japan. In this qualitative study, in-depth, semi-structured interviews (Seidman, I. (1998). Interviewing as qualitative research: A guide for researchers in education and the social sciences (2nd ed.). Teacher College Press) grounded in the concept of the sojourner (Siu, P. C. P. (1952). The sojourner. American Journal of Sociology, 58, 34–44) were conducted with international students studying in an English-medium graduate program at a university located in the Kanto region of Japan. The five participants, ranging from 25 to 42 years of age, were from Nigeria, India, Peru, and the United States and were enrolled in a master’s program in physical education, health and sport sciences. Three recurrent themes were identified: (a) challenges in overcoming loneliness on campus, (b) importance of participation in extracurricular activities (on and off campus), and (c) language barriers and cultural differences in daily living. To better support international graduate students at Japanese universities, we encourage faculty, international education office staff, and all students to respect, value, and embrace the languages and cultures of international students.

Systematization of an Educational Experience of Social Appropriation of Science, Technology and Innovation:The Collective Memory built with Participatory Virtual Tools

The objective of this research was to construct the collective memory of a socio-educational intervention process from the perspective of the different educational actors, students, teachers, and community leaders. For this purpose, a critical epistemological approach was used, a qualitative methodology within the framework of the approach of systematization of experiences and methods of construction of collective memory such as timelines. This methodology was developed in the context of a pandemic during the year 2020 and required adaptations in the instruments and forms of data collection. Findings show the significance of collective experience in terms of moments of reception of physical spaces and elements for the development of science, technology and innovation, as well as the importance of participation in local processes of identification and solution of their own problems, and the relevance of work in and with the community.

The rehearsal process in choreography as an aspect of creative integration

The subject of this research is the rehearsal process in choreographic art. The object of the study is the comprehension of this process as a creative integration of an artist and a teacher-tutor. The author examines in detail such aspects of the topic as the role of an artist, the preparation of a ballet dancer for a performance, gives examples of works of art that contribute to honing the professional skills of dancers. The author focuses on the importance of participation in stage practice during the years of study, which allows you to feel more confident on stage as a professional ballet dancer, and also points out the main contradiction – the time limitation on the preparation of the artist for the part and the need to demonstrate impeccable performance. The importance of this research is expressed in the fact that in modern education and tutoring work in the theater, such a phenomenon as creative integration is an important factor in achieving the goals set, namely in obtaining and maintaining the professional level of academic theaters. The result of the conducted research is the design of a model of modern training of artists to participate in performances of the classical repertoire, with a focus on preserving the choreographic text and heritage as a whole. The novelty of the research lies in a comprehensive approach to the characterization of the creative integration of a ballet dancer and a teacher in the process of preparing for a performance, determining the leading professional traits of dancers, the presence of which allows us to realize the task of creating a high-quality product of joint activity of the performer and the teacher-tutor.

Роль громадської думки в контексті розробки стратегії розвитку об’єднаної територіальної громади .

The paper is devoted to revealing the role of public opinion in strategic planning of community development. The process of decentralization contributed to the creation of united territorial communities, mobilization of citizen activity, transformed public attitude about the importance of participation in the community life, strengthened responsibility, increased trust both within the community and the state as a whole in solving the problems of communities. The paper has emerged due to the need to develop a Community Development Strategy in accordance with the State Regional Development Strategy for 2021-2027. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the results of the population poll and to justify its role in strategic planning of the united territorial community. The article uses general scientific research methods: online survey, analysis, synthesis, generalization. The novelty is the first measuring of public opinion on the development strategy of Nemishayev united territorial community in Kyiv region on the basis of the developed questionnaire for local residents survey. Public opinion questionnaires on the example of a united territorial community in Kyiv region have been carried out in a new way. The importance of strategic planning in community development for strengthening its competitiveness and counteracting changes has been revealed. The survey results have been analyzed and become the basis for determining new objectives and tasks of the community in forming its development strategy. The most important problems that, in the community’s opinion, need to be addressed as a priority and taken into account in the phased strategic programming, have been identified, and their causes have been found. The increase in community residents activity and expediency of consolidating efforts of local power structures to improve the quality of life have been justified. The priority of creating comfortable living conditions for the population and an access to quality services at the place of residence has been emphasized. It has been stated that the development and implementation of strategic planning of the united territorial community will ensure an equal development of its settlements, irrespective of their categorization and remoteness from service centers.