Interest In Community Research Articles

Geopolitics and mine waste: An overview and future research directions.

This paper examines a critical yet underexplored perspective on resource geopolitics by focusing on mine waste-one of the world's largest waste streams by volume. Traditional studies of resource geopolitics emphasise the governance of raw materials production, trade and supply chains. Our approach positions mine waste as a factor shaping twenty-first century geopolitics and global power dynamics. To demonstrate the analytical value of making this connection, we explore two domains: geopolitical strategies and alliances; and sovereignty and justice. We illustrate how mine waste both reflects and reinforces global inequalities, revealing power dynamics relating to the economic and environmental burdens placed on vulnerable regions and the sacrifice zones created by market and regulatory gaps. New geopolitical strategies such as on-shoring and friend-shoring reallocate mine waste-related liabilities, exposing the intersection of sovereignty, justice, and international relations. We conclude that mine waste is a strategic liability and a tool of state power, pivotal to foreign policy and geopolitical dominance in the context of critical resource competition. As contemporary geopolitics continues to evolve, we call for interdisciplinary research that better reconciles the global demand for minerals with the rights and interests of host countries, Indigenous peoples and local communities.

Influence of Probiotic Administration in Canine Feed: A Comprehensive Review

Dogs are cherished companions, and in today’s world, pets are increasingly regarded as family members. Pet owners are placing growing emphasis on their animals’ health, particularly for dogs. Probiotics, which are living bacteria that benefit the host when given in sufficient quantities, have drawn a lot of interest in the veterinary nutrition community due to their beneficial effects on companion animals, including dogs. This study emphasizes the advantages of adding probiotics to canine diets in order to enhance the health of the gut flora and the technologies used to incorporate probiotics into canine feed. It looks at the best ways to deal with common dog health problems, highlighting probiotics as a helpful substitute for antibiotics, which can have serious adverse effects, encourage bacterial resistance, and disturb the gut’s microbial ecology, which is necessary for digesting. Such disruptions are linked to chronic inflammatory enteropathy and obesity in dogs. This paper also examines biotechnological advancements in probiotic incorporation methods in dog feed, aiming to optimize their health benefits. Probiotic feed supplements may thus represent a promising approach to advancing canine health care, providing a natural adjunct to conventional treatments and preventive measures.

Implementation of Promotional Strategies for Pondok Pesantren Darul Ilmi Wal Amal Through the Use of Media Flyer

Purpose: The organization of this community service activity aims to enhance public awareness of Pondok Pesantren DIWA, improve the reputation of Pondok Pesantren DIWA, and attract community interest in enrolling their children to study religious knowledge at Pondok Pesantren DIWA. Method: The methods employed in this community service initiative are implementation-based, involving guidance and the creation of promotional flyers for Pondok Pesantren DIWA, along with the application of these promotions through social media (online) and direct dissemination (offline). Promotional fliers are created using the Canva application. Practical Application: The community service activities are conducted through direct guidance and training in the creation of promotional fliers using the Canva application, which is relatively easy to use for anyone. Comprehensive promotion is essential to achieve the desired objectives effectively, with flyer media serving as one of the methods used by the pesantren to disseminate information about itself to all segments of society. Conclusion: The outcome of this service activity includes the production of promotional fliers, which are disseminated via Instagram and through direct outreach to target markets or community members known as offline promotion.

Engaging Health Professional Doctoral Students in Research Training to Expand Evidence-Based Practice in Rural Substance Use Prevention and Treatment: Curriculum for the Culturally-Centered Addictions Research Training (C-CART) Program

In Arizona, United States, long distances to services, diverse populations, and medical provider shortages impact substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment for Indigenous and historically excluded populations. To address these issues, the Culturally-Centered Addictions Research Training Program (C-CART) is designed to engage doctoral students and future and practicing clinicians in culturally-centered, community-engaged, interdisciplinary team-based research. C-CART Scholars engage in team-based projects designed in collaboration with community partners and academic mentors, focusing on culturally-responsive interventions for SUD. Evaluation of the C-CART program indicates significant growth in Scholars’ research skills, cultural competency, and collaboration experiences. The C-CART Curriculum is designed with the goal of advancing health equity and improving SUD treatment outcomes in diverse healthcare settings. This paper describes the C-CART Curriculum with the hope that it will serve as a model for future initiatives that aim to train students in culturally-centered methodologies and further the interests of other diverse communities that are under or improperly served. C-CART’s model is a step toward connecting rural, community-based programs and clinics with university researchers, thereby building trust and improving practice through strong networks and culturally-centered clinical research training.

Meaningful Participation in Managing the Interests of Village Communities

Meaningful participation in the management of the interests of the people of Pudung Village, Girisubo District, Gunungkidul Regency, is something that is needed. This is mainly for the continuation of village development, village development, village community development, and improving the welfare of village communities. This phenomenon is interesting to research, using qualitative research methods, accompanied by a rationalistic approach. The number of informants was 12 people, who were selected purposively. The data consisted of: (1) Primary data, obtained from the results of interviews with informants; (2) Secondary data, in the form of population data of Pudung Village. Meanwhile, data analysis was carried out using Qualitative Analysis Techniques. The results of the study show that meaningful participation is highly recommended, because the management of interests will not have a positive impact on the community, if the participation carried out is meaningless and does not give meaning to improve the quality of life of the community. Therefore, meaningful participation is a must, especially when the true meaning of the quality of participation carried out is successfully understood. In addition to having a unique meaning, meaningful participation also has: goals, conditions, characteristics, and in-depth aspects.

Interest in Money Waqf

Purpose: This study tests the influence of knowledge, level of education, religiosity, socialisation, and income on the interest in waqf money in the Muslim community in Palembang. Design/Method/Approach: This study uses the SmartPLS 3.3.9 application and the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) model approach as a quantitative research methodology. It uses questionnaire data with the criteria of Muslim respondents in Palembang who have an income and have never received money from a waqf. The sample size was determined based on Roscoe’s theory, which is at least 10 times the number of variables studied, so the minimum number of respondents is 60. Findings: Based on the results of this study, it was found that the variables of knowledge and religiosity did not have a significant effect, with a p-value greater than the significance level of 0.05. However, the variables of education, socialisation, and income significantly affect the interest of the Palembang city Muslim community in making money waqf in BWI South Sumatra Province. This proves that the money waqf in Palembang is greatly influenced by several factors, with a p-value of less than the significance level of 0.05. Originality/Values: The main contribution of this study is to provide a survey that is needed periodically through education to the Muslim community of the city of Palembang, so that it becomes a comprehensive study that can increase the public’s interest in doing money waqf.

VIETNAMESE LAW ON THE LIMITATION OF FREEDOM OF CONTRACT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES

Objective: This article aims to study the limitations of freedom of contract for the purpose of sustainable development, focusing on the analysis of three key areas: environmental protection, protection of workers' rights, and assurance of corporate social responsibility. Theoretical Framework: The research draws upon theories of freedom of contract, sustainable development, and corporate social responsibility. The principles of Vietnamese civil law, labor law, and environmental law, along with international instruments such as ILO Conventions, the Paris Agreement, and ESG standards, serve as the theoretical foundation for this study. Method: The article employs the method of analysis and synthesis of international and national legal documents, combined with comparative law methods and evaluation of practical application. Sources include current legislation, international conventions, and relevant academic research. Results and Discussion: The study reveals that Vietnamese law has established a regulatory system limiting freedom of contract to protect the environment, workers' rights, and promote corporate social responsibility. However, shortcomings remain regarding clarity, feasibility, and the effectiveness of enforcement. These limitations have had a positive impact on protecting community interests and steering sustainable development, while also posing challenges for enterprises in terms of costs, flexibility, and compliance pressures. Research Implications: The article proposes improvements to the legal framework to enhance transparency and consistency across various statutes, clarify the concept of legal prohibitions and social ethics, and strengthen enforcement capacity to ensure that limitations on contractual freedom effectively contribute to Vietnam’s sustainable development goals. Originality/Value: This research contributes to the theoretical framework on freedom of contract by clarifying the relationship between the principle of freedom of contract and the requirement of sustainable development. It also offers specific recommendations to address current legal gaps. The study serves as a useful reference for policy-making and the improvement of contract law in the context of globalization and increasing demands for sustainable development.

How district nursing can influence the Nursing and Midwifery Council's review of practice learning.

District nurses have a key role in healthcare delivery for local communities. Recruitment, retention, education and training are key to ensuring a competent professional district nursing workforce. The importance of ensuring that district nurses are actively engaged in supporting pre-registration nursing programmes to showcase district nursing as a career and support workforce development must not be underestimated. The Nursing and Midwifery Council is currently undertaking a review of pre-registration nursing and midwifery practice learning. The review is being co-produced with key stakeholders, students, service users, practice learning partners and universities, to answer five key lines of enquiry which have been identified form the discovery work presented to the council in January 2025. This article provides an overview of the work and encourages people to join the community of interest to support the review.

Community of place or community of interest: challenging the role of citizen engagement and proximity in energy communities in Sweden

Community of place or community of interest: challenging the role of citizen engagement and proximity in energy communities in Sweden

Thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke: development and update.

Thrombolytic therapy is a cornerstone in managing acute ischaemic stroke, marking significant advancements in treatment. Various generations of thrombolytics play crucial roles in different strategies, including intravenous thrombolysis, bridging therapy and thrombolysis beyond the conventional time window. The continuous development of thrombolytics has brought notable improvements. Compared to first-generation urokinase, second-generation alteplase and third-generation tenecteplase offer significant pharmacological advantages, such as enhanced fibrin specificity and longer half-lives. Tenecteplase demonstrates non-inferiority to alteplase regarding efficacy and safety, with the added benefit of a more convenient administration method. Ongoing trials continue to reveal additional evidence. Furthermore, other thrombolytic agents, including reteplase and non-immunogenic recombinant staphylokinase, are gaining increasing interest in the medical community. This review examines the structural characteristics, pharmacological properties, efficacy and safety profiles of these thrombolytic drugs. It also provides a detailed analysis of the performance of thrombolytic therapy in different acute ischaemic stroke patient subgroups, aiming to trace the evolution of these treatments and compare their effectiveness in acute ischaemic stroke. The goal is to offer a scientific basis for clinical practices and future development of thrombolytic therapies.

Social Diversity and Local Education Policy: ExploringAcculturation and Inclusive Education

In local education governance, the governance needs of the judiciary, the community and the public are different, so diversified governance is needed to meet the requirements of local governance. At present, there are some problems in education governance, such as poor departmental assistance, unclear guidance direction, and non-standard governance process. In order to improve the level of education governance, it is necessary to make full use of cultural resources to achieve social pluralistic governance, and put forward the following assumptions, including: 1) whether the government guides the judiciary and the community and promotes the assistance of the department to achieve the adaptive development of diversified resources; 2) Judicial institutions should build an adaptive cultural legal guarantee system and improve the laws and regulations on education governance with the requirements of cultural resource governance; 3) Whether the supervision of governance policies by the community, promote the improvement of the governance environment. the clear responsibilities of the government and the improvement of the law of the judiciary are the main factors to promote the improvement of governance effect. The community and the public have a suggestive effect of governance policies. The judiciary plays an important role as a safeguard, and temporary and long-term governance laws are needed to safeguard the interests of communities and the public. Therefore, the government should clarify its responsibilities, guide the judiciary, and improve the guarantee laws for education governance. The community provide prompt information, and form a diversified governance system.

Ptychographic reconstructions performed in real time and offline have equivalent quality

Ptychography is a burgeoning imaging technique that enables high-resolution, lensless reconstruction of complex samples by analysing overlapping diffraction patterns, making it invaluable in fields like materials science, biology, and nanotechnology. Real-time ptychographic reconstructions are gaining interest in the scientific community as they provide immediate feedback. Yet their potential to replace offline reconstructions remains uncertain, in part due to questions about the quality of the resulting images. This study quantitatively compares real-time and offline reconstructions at different overlap conditions. Offline reconstructions, using all diffraction patterns at once, and real-time reconstructions, where new frames are added to the reconstructions in small chunks as the diffraction patterns are recorded, were indistinguishable and identical in reconstruction quality. These results hold consistently across all tested overlap ratios. This study represents the first quantitative analysis of real-time ptychographic reconstruction using a growing dataset, demonstrating the potential for real-time reconstructions to replace or at least complement offline reconstructions.

MEETING REPORT: F-35 AEROMEDICAL COMMUNITY OF INTEREST

Abstract: The following report provides an overview of our attendance at the F-35 Aeromedical Community of Interest held in New Orleans, LA, U.S. The meeting took place on 21 May 2023 and aimed to bring together medical professionals, aviation experts, and stakeholders involved in the aeromedical aspects of the F-35 aircraft program.

The political activity of Zh.I. Alferov in the context of the program installations of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation: retrospective analysis

Importance. The study of prominent scientists’ political activities, such as Zh.I. Alferov, in the context of the program guidelines of the the Communist Party of the Russian Federation is important for understanding the relationship between science and politics in post-Soviet Russia, as well as the role of the scientific elite in shaping opposition discourse. The purpose of the study is to analyze the political activity of Zh.I. Alferov in the context of the program guidelines and ideology of the the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, to identify the key motives and directions of his partypolitical work.Materials and methods. The research is based on the analysis of scientific and journalistic works by Alferov, his memoirs, interviews in the media, as well as official documents of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. Systemic and structural-functional approaches are applied, which made it possible to consider Alferov’s political activity as a complex multidimensional phenomenon.Results and Discussion. The main stages of Alferov’s political career from 1989 to 2019 are revealed. The key areas of his activity in the State Duma have been identified: protecting the interests of the scientific community, criticizing liberal reforms, and fighting for increased funding for science and education. The study analyzes Alferov’s views on the role of the socialist system in the science and technology development, his criticism of the reforms of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the government’s policy in the scientific and educational sphere.Conclusion. The political activity of Zh.I. Alferov in the the Communist Party of the Russian Federation was dictated by a deep conviction in the advantages of the socialist system for the science and technology development, the liberal reforms rejection the 1990s and the desire to revive the industrial and scientific and technological potential of Russia. His participation in the the Communist Party of the Russian Federation was based on a well-thought-out ideological, socioeconomic and geopolitical platform, reflecting an organic combination of outstanding scientific achievements with an active socio-political position.

Russian elitological studies of the beginning of the XXI century

Currently, elitology is one of the promising scientific directions in modern social science. Therefore, each new study of the phenomenon of elites and elitism arouses keen interest in the world scientific community and requires serious analytical evaluation from experts. The published work of the famous Russian political scientist Professor Y.A. Plyais «The Political Elite of Post-Soviet Russia: Stages of Transformation, Problems of Improvement» is one of such significant contributions to the piggy bank of the world elitological thought

Inovasi Pengolahan Singkong dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian di Desa Rebalas

The development of technology and information is currently still not fully understood by the public, especially among the people of Rebalas Village. This shown by the lack of innovation residents of Rebalas Village regarding cassava food products which are abundant in their area. Cassava food products are generally only processed into monotonous products such as tape, jemblem, samiler and gethuk. So the people of Rebalas Village feel bored with the monotonous processing of cassava. However, when it’s processed into a variant of processed cassava properly, it will have a positive impact on becoming a product that is high quality, competitive and has economic value. The KKN work program that was initiated aims to increase the knowledge and understanding of the Rebalas Village community so that they have a high awareness of caring for the use of cassava. The implementation method is by (1) empowerment with processed cassava innovation activities, (2) counseling on the management of cassava into rainbowcakes and mockies (mocaf cookies), (3) training on making rainbowcake and mockies products, (4) counselling effective marketing methods to the village community Reply. This activity involved the Pendoso community, assisted by PKK women and KKN students. The results of this activity show an increase in the community's knowledge and interest in learning about utilizing cassava to make rainbowcakes and mockies which have high economic value and can help improve the economy of residents Rebalas Village.

Black scholarship on HIV and health: Configuring public health for Black emancipation.

The burden of Canada's HIV epidemic has fallen disproportionately on Black communities. Canadian public health authorities and research institutions have been generally impervious to calls for responses that mobilize and support Black community expertise and leadership, and focus on the needs and circumstances of those communities. A group of Canadian scholars and community health practitioners came together in 2022 as the Interim Committee on HIV among Black Canadian Communities (ICHBCC) to develop the Black HIV Manifesto and advocate for transformative responses to HIV on the basis of the manifesto. The ICHBCC conceived and championed the Special Section on HIV, Health, and Black Canadian Communities published in the current issue of the Canadian Journal of Public Health. This special section brings together Black scholars who report and discuss their research with Black communities. We expect that the special section will engage Black scholars and other Black stakeholders to strengthen the knowledge base on HIV among Black Canadian communities, which in turn will inform new avenues for transformative policy, programs, community engagement, and advocacy in response to HIV. Furthermore, we hope that the special section initiates scholarly and community interest in Black emancipation as the conceptual basis for public health scholarship and practice to promote health equity and justice.

Corporate Purpose, Social Enterprise Law and the Future of the Corporation: A UK Perspective

Abstract 762This article examines the British Academy’s Future of the Corporation research programme (“Programme”), focusing on its “legal” pathway and “law” principle, in the context of a thought experiment involving the UK. The law principle is that company law should require companies to state a corporate purpose in the articles of association. The Programme advocates for an “institutionally” focused corporate purpose. However, attendant examples the Programme furnishes to illustrate how the law principle could be operationalised by national policymakers showcase other manifestations of corporate purpose, specifically the “pluralistic stakeholderism” and the “mission statement” approaches. These alternative approaches are presented by the Programme as if they are consistent with an institutional corporate focus when they are not. UK policymakers must distinguish between these three different conceptions to avoid mandating corporate purposes misaligned with the Programme’s definition. These alternative approaches are problematic not only because they diverge from the Programme’s institutional articulation, but also because they introduce serious directorial accountability deficiencies. If adopted by companies, these deficiencies could lead to increased agency costs and resource waste, undermining the Programme’s core concern with corporate accountability. This article argues that policymakers should draw from social enterprise law, particularly the UK “community interest company” regulatory regime, to develop a government oversight registration mechanism. Such a registration mechanism would screen provisional corporate purpose statements, ensuring they align with the Programme’s specifications.

Financial Planning and Budgeting in International Infrastructure Projects

This article analyzes contemporary approaches to financial planning and budgeting in international infrastructure projects. The relevance of this topic is driven by the need to enhance resource efficiency, minimize risks, and ensure the long-term sustainability of large-scale initiatives, particularly amid the growing interest in green financial instruments and public-private partnerships. The study's scientific novelty lies in synthesizing perspectives from various authors who propose integrating classical risk distribution models, ESG criteria, and digital analytical tools, including large language models. The research outlines key factors determining project effectiveness and examines fundamental planning and budgeting approaches as reflected in academic literature. Special attention is given to attracting external investors, the distribution of roles between the public and private sectors, and the consideration of local community interests. The study aims to summarize existing practices and identify promising directions for future development. To achieve this goal, comparative analysis, source evaluation, and data systematization methods were employed. The conclusions highlight the effectiveness of the examined approaches. This article will be valuable to professionals in finance, project management, and sustainable development research.

Enforcing collective/community interests through essential security clauses and solidarity measures in the context of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

Abstract Russia’s renewed aggression against Ukraine in 2022 led to the imposition of unilateral coercive measures in violation of World Trade Organisation and European Union obligations. While some of these measures were justified as necessary to protect essential security interests, this article evaluates their lawfulness under these agreements and the law on solidarity measures. The article argues that while invoking essential security interest exceptions runs the risk of abuse, exempted from substantial judicial oversight, especially when there is no direct injury, it does provide a legal framework within which states can justify their actions in accordance with their international obligations. This is especially so where essential security interests and fundamental community or collective interests coincide. Where, however, there is a disconnect between the two sets of interests, or in the absence of a treaty clause empowering states to deviate from their treaty obligations on this basis, states will be able to rely on solidarity measures to justify their actions, illustrating the continuing significant role of such measures in upholding collective/community interests. In essence, the analysis shows states’ strong resolve to respond to serious international law violations. Whether acting to protect states’ essential security interests or to uphold community interests, the utilization of these legal different tools re-affirms the importance and relevance of international law at times of significant global challenges.