Mixed Methodological Approach Research Articles

Development of a complex intervention package for dengue prevention

Introduction: Complex interventions are widely used in public health practices with noteworthy health impacts. Communication for Behavioural Impact (COMBI) plan is an effective method directed at enacting behaviour change to benefit health and social development which encourage precise behavioural outcomes and is effective in planning a behavioural change for dengue control. The aim of this study was to develop an intervention package to change the behaviour to prevent dengue in one of the highest dengue-endemic areas of Sri Lanka.Methods: The development of the intervention package was formulated according to the two phases, the ‘Theoretical phase’ and ‘Modelling phase’ of the framework for ‘Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions’. World Health Organization’s 10 key steps in planning COMBI strategies were followed in order to develop the present intervention package. A situational market analysis was conducted in the highest dengue-endemic area in Kurunegala district to identify the Specific Behavioural Objectives (SBOO) for the COMBI plan. The development of the COMBI plan was conducted using the mixed methodological approach including quantitative and qualitative designs.Results: The overall goal of the COMBI plan was to decrease the morbidity and mortality due to dengue illness by improving the dengue prevention behaviours among householders. The SBOO for the plan were to improve the proper waste management practices according to the ‘3R concept’ (Reduce, Reuse and Re-cycling) and to improve the dengue prevention practices by 30 minutes of weekly cleaning. The strategies of intervention package were to conduct a community empowerment program to improve household waste management and weekly practices on dengue prevention by conducting administrative mobilization and public relationship, public advocacy, community mobilization, personal selling, advertising, and point of service promotion during follow-up.Conclusion: Developing a COMBI plan for an area after the identification of SBOO would be feasible to implement in order to empower the community to prevent dengue and improve community health services.

Palestinian EFL Students' Perceptions of Using Edmodo in Developing their Writing Skills

The present study explored Palestinian EFL students’ perceptions towards the use of Edmodo in developing their writing skills at Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem. Sixteen sophomore English major students taking the Oral Communication II course in the Spring Semester 2019 - 2020 served as the participants of the study. The researchers adopted a mixed methodological approach. A questionnaire consisting of 27 items was adapted by the researchers for the purpose of eliciting students’ perceptions towards the use of Edmodo in developing their writing skills and the barriers they faced while using the platform. In addition, in-depth qualitative data was gathered from students' written responses to an end-of-course assignment posted on Edmodo. In general, the results of the study revealed that students had positive perceptions towards using Edmodo in terms of writing development and collaborative learning. However, it is worth noting that several participants reflected negative responses which resulted from the technological difficulties and their limited experiences with Edmodo.

Decadal Impacts of Climate Change on Rainfed Agriculture Community in Western Somaliland, Africa

The western region of Somaliland is prone to climate change and variability due to the widespread use of rainfed agriculture, which has been the practice historically since the colonization era; however, this mode of livelihood is losing its significance due to climate change. This research aims to examine the impact of climate elements’ trends (rainfall and temperature) on rainfed agriculture communities and how these changes affect the rainfed agriculture community. The specific objectives of this study are to determine the major trends of precipitation and temperature over the past three decades, and to assess the level of awareness of climate change in communities’ perception of environmental change in terms of rainfed agriculture. Hence, the study adopted a mixed-methodology approach to concluding the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the research. The main outcome of this study was that climate change has been an active challenge in western rainfed agriculture regions of Somaliland for the last three decades. Decadal precipitation and temperature trend analysis (1985–2015) indicated reduced rainfall both annual and seasonal, and an increase in annual temperature, both in terms of the maximum and minimum. The decrease in annual total rainfall from the Awdal and Waqooyi Galbeed regions was 2 mm/year and 1.5 mm/year, respectively, while in the long rainy season, the decrease of rainfall was 1.4 mm per season and 0.88 mm per season, respectively. In the case of maximum and minimum annual temperatures, both stations depict an increase in temperature. This increase in temperature was 0.043–0.045 °C for the Awdal region and 0.06–0.02 °C for the Waqooyi Galbeed. The qualitative phase of this study supported the quantitative observations, and respondents (≥45 years of age) reported decreasing annual rainfall, a declining long rainy season, and increasing maximum and minimum temperatures. Furthermore, participants mentioned an increase in the occurrence of drought, a reduction of rainfed agriculture productivity, the disappearance of indigenous plants and animals, and an increase of exotic plant species. In addition to that, respondents outlined current adaptation practices; however, these adaptation strategies are short-term, and farmers need more appropriate and practical adaptation practices in the future.

Impact of Social Safety Net Program:

Through various forms of support, in Bangladesh, safety net programs have been able to reach a variety of population segments and help decrease poverty and vulnerability. Every year, to reduce poverty and hardship among the populace, the Bangladeshi government affords a huge amount of money from the national budget. These include establishing temporary jobs for men and women of working age, providing income stability for the elderly, widows, and people with disabilities, and promoting the growth of young mothers and children. Safety net initiatives are being implemented in an increasing number of nations, and they help tackle economic inequality and protect the condition of the lowest income groups. The research was conducted with a mixed-methodology approach that combines qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The researcher used a questionnaire to gather information from a practical sample of 60 individuals of Kadirpur union, Shibchar Upazila who are getting old allowance and widow allowance. From this research, it is clear that the beneficiaries who get old allowance spend their money on buying medicine and those who get widow allowance spend most of the money on child education. Most of the beneficiaries stated this opinion that the amount of money is insufficient for them, and the fund should be increased. Inadequate funding, duplication, unauthorized political influence and coverage gaps must all be addressed. They also share their feelings that, in selecting the recipient, nepotism should be avoided and should give priority to those who truly deserve it.

PAIN, PLACE, AND POSITIONALITY: SYSTEMIC APPROACHES TO IMPROVING EQUITABLE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR OLDER ADULTS

Abstract Racism and other “isms” are systemic problems that operate across multiple domains and affect access to care and services, available treatments, and long-term health outcomes for older adults. As such, changing these systems requires diverse methodological approaches that can identify and examine the contextual factors that influence these outcomes, along with continued strong advocacy that will result in related policy change. This presentation will highlight challenges in care delivery and outcomes for Black older adults in pain management, COVID care, and long term care placement and examine how mixed methodological approaches and implementation of the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards as outlined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can make a difference.

Asynchronous Discussions to Enhance Online Communities of Inquiry in the Saudi Higher ‎Education Context

This paper aimed to examine the efficiency of web-based asynchronous discussions in establishing and sustaining online collaborative learning communities in the Saudi higher educational context, by adopting the Community of Inquiry (Garrison et al., 1999) framework as a guiding model. The implementation involved setting up online asynchronous discussions in the Blackboard Learning Management System for a fourth-year undergraduate Education course over 20 days. By using a mixed methodology approach, the results revealed that within the Saudi university context, social presence patterns changed over time, with an overall increase in their levels. This increase attributed to three main factors: the instructors’ effective participation; peers’ active contribution; and the student’s desire to receive higher marks. However, the levels of students’ cognitive presence did not show adequate growth, which is assigned mainly to an inadequate teaching presence. The study also explored the relationships between the three factors and concluded that in order for students to achieve their goals via online learning communities, time is an important consideration.

Kontrol Lensa Pelanggan Re-Branding: Kontrol Konstruksi Real-time yang Dipersonalisasi, Proaktif, Bertujuan, dan Penuh Warna

This paper presents an analysis of the Expanded Public Works Program (EPWP), one of the ‘Driven Controls’ Re-Branding Customer key policy initiatives intended to ease the burden of poverty or unemployment on the poor and unskilled. Historically, such programs have been used as assistance during short-term crises. Lately, many ‘Driven Controls’ Customers have adopted it for long-term structural challenges. This program study in the G-20 government is intended to protect women and youth. This paper uses a mixed methodological approach to determine the active participation of women and youth in EPWP and their opportunities to transition to the labour marketplaces. This study also solicits the views of EPWP participants (see also, active and former) and officials to obtain information that is not included in the program's official report. Analytical procedures involve document analysis, focusing on EPWP reports from phases One (1) to Three (3) of the programs. This study proposes two propositions: the need for public-private partnerships to address the challenges of unemployment in the country because independent policies for the government or marketplace are inadequate; new program design that separates job seekers from social protection beneficiaries. In its current form, the EPWP is designed as a grassroots poverty trap.

IR 4.0 in the Apparel Industry of Bangladesh: Prospects and Challenges.

Over the past decade, the world has been heading towards the fourth industrial revolution, with many countries adopting the latest innovations and technological upgrades, which essentially are meant to meet the growing demands of consumers in every sector of an economy. The research first reviewed the existing theories and concepts regarding IR4.0 and then utilized the “Industry 4.0 Readiness” model of Impulse Industry 4.0-Readiness of the Association of Germany’s Engineering Industry (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) as the guiding framework for devising an original, suitable, readiness model to evaluate 135 RMG factories (big, medium and small) in Bangladesh. A mixed methodology approach is followed in the research, implying the utilization of both quantitative and qualitative tools. This exploratory research focused on how companies make use of technological tools and methodologies and how they are prepared to adopt the massive changes, brought forward by IR 4.0. Based on this study’s findings, apparel companies should focus more on using technologies such as AI, Sensors, ERP, SMV, GSD, Big Data, Cloud, M2M communication, etc. to boost Bangladesh’s global competitiveness. In addition, respondents believed that digital transformation could create a smart factory to optimize the manufacturing system, and it has a very substantial impact on industry 4.0. Furthermore, this exploratory study exposed that the apparel industries of Bangladesh are encountering major challenges in IR 4.0 strategy design and equipment organization to aid IR 4.0 demands.

Online teaching and its impact on self-monitoring of faculty members: learnings for the future from a pandemic

PurposeThis research aims to combine and extend the literature on the self-monitoring approach used by faculty members in online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) model. The study also highlights the challenges faced by faculty members in online teaching.Design/methodology/approachBased on a mixed methodology approach, the primary data was obtained from the faculty members of the post-graduate business schools. This data enabled the measurement of self-monitoring adopted by the faculty members and the relationship of the factors by using the TAM model. Multivariate regression was adopted to study the relationships between the elements in the TAM model and faculty members’ self-monitoring. Secondly, a few exploratory questions were asked to the respondents about the challenges faced by them during online teaching.FindingsThe quantitative analysis conducted using multiple regression directed that the faculty’s contentment with any digital platform influenced their engagement, attention and participation while taking an online class as a part of the self-monitoring process. The perception of the technology platforms used for online teaching affected the faculty members’ self-monitoring dimensions: attention, participation and engagement. Based on the qualitative approach, the thematic analysis pointed out five major challenges for faculty members in conducting online classes: I.T. support, hesitation, interaction with peers and students, proficiency with an online platform and evaluation challenges.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was conducted during the complete lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic; many faculty members were initially trained to get familiarized with the online teaching platforms and educate students. Hence, this study enriches the literature on online teaching during pandemic times.Practical implicationsTo ensure that the faculty impacts quality online education and the students obtain the knowledge and skills required, faculty need to alter their pedagogy based on the technology they use to focus on their students’ teaching, learning and needs.Originality/valueThis study measures self-monitoring and its dimensions for faculty members, which is unique in nature. This was the first time the faculty members were imposed with the responsibility of online teaching and ensuring that the learning-teaching process was fruitful. This study has both-theoretical and practical implications as the paper focuses on various insights which can make online teaching-learning more effective.

Tourism Industry Attitudes towards National Parks and Wilderness: A Case Study from the Icelandic Central Highlands

National parks serve a dual purpose: they aim to protect pristine nature and they are intended to facilitate visitation and provide necessary services. However, as visitation increases, it becomes challenging to establish a balance between visitation and the preservation of nature. This paper aims to examine the attitudes of tourism service providers in Iceland towards a proposed national park in the Central Highlands of Iceland, where pristine nature and wilderness are the main attraction, as well as the grounds for conservation. A mixed methodological approach was applied with an online questionnaire survey among all day-tour operators and travel agencies in Iceland, along with 48 semi-structured interviews as follow-up for a deeper understanding. In total, 382 companies answered the online survey, representing a 40% response rate. The results demonstrate that there are mixed opinions on whether the establishment of a national park is the best way to maintain the qualities of the area, with various arguments for and against the national park. Nevertheless, most tourism service providers want to have a say in its governance. It is however important to remember that the tourism industry exploits nature as a market-driven commodity, as its voice must always be evaluated in light of this.

Adapting and validating global knowledge branding scales in the education services sector

Purpose The education services sector faces ever-changing global market dynamics with creative disruptions. Building knowledge brands can push the higher education sector beyond its geographical boundaries into the global arena. This study aims to identify key constructs, their theoretical background and dimensions that aid in building a global knowledge brand. The authors' research focuses on adapting and validating scales for global knowledge and education services brands from well-established academic literature. Design/methodology/approach The authors have adopted a mixed methodology approach and a systematic literature review. Authors interviewed 18 subject matter experts as part of content and face validity to arrive at select constructs, dimensions and items. Quantitative methods with random sampling were adopted as the primary methodology. Initially, the survey was administered to 390 students to test preliminary results. The survey was also administered to 5,112 students at a later part of this study. Valid responses stood at 3,244 with a 63% response rate. Further, the authors conducted confirmatory factor analysis, exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling to test the reliability and validity of scales. This study analyzed composite reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity to finalize items for scales. The authors also validated the hypotheses based on the discriminant validity assessment scores. Findings Authors' key research findings are that academic stimulus, campus infrastructure and student intent play a significant role in campus culture and events design and experience at campus. Authors were able to bring out 16 key constructs and 55 critical dimensions vital to global education services brand building. This study also adapted and validated 99 items that meet construct validity and composite reliability criteria. This study also highlights that constructs such as student intent, academic stimulus, campus infrastructure scalability, selection mechanism, pedagogical content knowledge, brand identity, events experience and campus culture play a vital role in global brand recognition. Research limitations/implications The authors' work is fairly generalizable to education services and the higher education sector. However, this study must be extrapolated and empirically validated in other industry sectors. The research implications of this study are that it aided the authors in building theoretical background for student brand loyalty theory, student expectation theory and study loyalty theory. This study adds to the body of knowledge by contributing to theoretical concepts on students, knowledge culture, events, infrastructure and branding. Researchers can adopt the scales proposed in this study to build research models in higher education branding. This study acts as a catalyst for building theories in education services areas. Researchers can delve deep into proposed research aspects of campus infrastructure, knowledge infrastructure, campus knowledge culture, events design and events experience. Practical implications This study aids educators and brand managers to develop global education services and optimize their effort and budget. Administrators in the education services sector must focus on practical aspects of student perception, campus infrastructure, culture and events experience. Practically administrators can reorient their efforts based on this study to achieve global brand recognition. Social implications This study highlights that students are not customers but are co-creators of value in the education sector. This study provides scales and dimensions needed to build co-creation frameworks and models. Originality/value Most research in higher education branding has not covered wider aspects of global brand building. Existing theories proposed in higher education and education services articles cover only narrower aspects of campus infrastructure, culture, events design and branding. This study presents a comprehensive list of critical factors that play a vital role in global knowledge brand building. This study highlights the constructs and scales integral to building a global education services brand.

Influence of mangrove forests on subjective and psychological wellbeing of coastal communities: Case studies in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Mangrove forests possess multiple functions for the environment and society through their valuable ecosystem services. Along with this, the mangrove forests have large and diverse social values, in combination contributing to the health and wellbeing of the surrounding communities. This study aims (i) to assess the benefits of mangrove forests and their impact on subjective and psychological wellbeing of coastal communities and (ii) to understand the challenges coastal communities face that limit sustainable wellbeing. We have used a mixed methodological approach, combining workshop, interview, and survey, to obtain qualitative and quantitative information from two coastal communities in Malaysia and Indonesia. For quantitative data, 67 participants from both coastal communities participated using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. To obtain opinions from key informants in Malaysia and Indonesia, we organized two stakeholders' workshops and community interviews. When merging these interviews and workshops, we identified the following three themes related to the perception of mangrove forest benefits: (1) the advantage of living in a natural countryside; (2) the natural resources supporting employment, income, and family security; and (3) the increase in subjective and psychological wellbeing. The mean score of wellbeing for Indonesian participants (28.6) was slightly higher than that for Malaysian participants (26.2) and was significant. Overall, the respondents felt happy because the combination of job security and leisure activities supports feeling content and satisfied. The analyses also suggest that the combination of exposure to coastal environments and stress reduction promotes good mental health; however, diagnostic health data are lacking. The lower score of mental wellbeing in Malaysia is attributed to respondents involved in risky fishing activities and local regions with excessive tourism. The findings from this study imply that coastal mangrove forest management plays an important role in the living conditions of coastal communities and their subjective and psychological wellbeing. Hence, restoration and sustainability of mangrove ecosystem are important.

Trajetória dos 15 anos de implementação do Programa Saúde na Escola no Brasil

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to analyze the evolution of the implementation of the School Health Program (PSE) over its 15 years in Brazil. A mixed methodological approach was used, involving a combination of document analysis and ecological study with secondary data from 2007 to 2021 recorded in the historical process of implementing the PSE in Brazil. It was observed that in these fifteen years the PSE has advanced not only significantly impacting the percentage of municipalities that joined the Program, but also in its structure and format, having the territory as the main locus of its development, and the articulation between health and education as the driving strategy of local arrangements. Furthermore, the PSE’s intersectoral management model helps the articulation of health and education networks in an interfederative manner. Therefore, this historical analysis gives an overview of school health in Brazil from the perspective of the PSE and provides the perspective of improvement necessary for the sustainable and qualified continuity of the Program.

Establishment of Health Insurance Scheme for Informal Sector Populace in Ogun State Of Nigeria: A Mixed Methodology Approach

This study evaluated the perception of informal sector populace towards the proposed state health insurance (SHI) scheme and identified factors associated with willingness to join and pay for it; using mixed methodology. The mean age of the respondents was 39.67 with standard deviation of 13.94. Out-of-pocket payment for health care services accounted for 89.5% of healthcare financing. The level of awareness of the state health insurance schemes was 23.1%. The mean satisfaction score with health care system was 2.85 (± 0.51) out of 5 while the mean knowledge score on health insurance concept was 0.32 (± 0.31) out of 1. The average weight of concerns about the scheme management was 2.96 (± 0.47) out of 5. Willingness to join the scheme (which measured the demand for state health insurance scheme) was 65.3% whereas willingness to pay one thousand naira (N1000) per month per individual was 47.1% while willingness to pay four thousand naira (N4000) per month per family was 18.2%. However, preference for family package of health insurance was 73.3%. The maximum amount willing to pay was N1541.45 and N736.99 per month for a family and individual package respectively. Health insurance coverage among respondents was 7.4%. The study included six logistic regression models that identified predictors of satisfaction with present health care system, knowledge of health insurance concept, implementation concerns, willingness to join SHI, willingness to pay N1000 and N4000 respectively.

Measuring agricultural loss and the impact of differing dwelling types: A case study Melbourne

Agricultural land loss is a severe issue that Australia faces, along with many other countries. A myriad of research studies discussed the repercussions and reasons for such land loss, including urban sprawl as the main factor. However, there is a knowledge gap in understanding the impact of dwelling type on farming land reduction. Also, there is an application gap, particularly in the local context. This paper aims to fill these research and practice gaps through a case study using a mixed methodology approach. A quantitative analysis of housing types, their growth and agricultural land area taken up by those different housing types over 18 years was conducted. Thematic analysis of policies, strategies, schemes, and codes relevant to the case study enabled a better understanding of practice gaps. The findings revealed a significant loss of agricultural land. Separate housing was found to be the main culprit due to its more substantial number and area size, thus exhibiting the lack of practical guidelines to prevent their overdevelopment. Findings enabled to identify the opportunities for better practice through government interventions and potential industry alterations. These approaches could contribute to reducing or ending the loss of agricultural ready land within areas observing population growth.

'Advocacy groups are the connectors': Experiences and contributions of rare disease patient organization leaders in advanced neurotherapeutics.

Biomedical progress has facilitated breakthrough advanced neurotherapeutic interventions, whose potential to improve outcomes in rare neurological diseases has increased hope among people with lived experiences and their carers. Nevertheless, gene, somatic celland other advanced neurotherapeutic interventions carry significant risks. Rare disease patient organizations (RDPOs) may enhance patient experiences, inform expectationsand promote health literacy. However, their perspectives are understudied in paediatric neurology. If advanced neurotherapeutics is to optimize RDPO contributions, it demands further insights into their roles, interactionsand support needs. We used a mixed-methodology approach, interviewing 20 RDPO leaders representing paediatric rare neurological diseasesand following them up with two online surveys featuring closed and open-ended questions on advanced neurotherapeutics (19/20) and negative mood states (17/20). Qualitative and quantitative data were analysed using thematic discourse analysis and basic descriptive statistics, respectively. Leaders perceived their roles to be targeted at educational provision (20/20), community preparation for advanced neurotherapeutic clinical trials (19/20), information simplification (19/20)and focused research pursuits (20/20). Although most leaders perceived the benefits of collaboration between stakeholders, some cited challenges around collaborative engagement under the following subthemes: conflicts of interest, competitionand logistical difficulties. Regarding neurotherapeutics, RDPO leaders identified support needs centred on information provision, valuing access to clinician experts and highlighting a demand for co-developed, centralized, high-leveland understandable, resources that may improve information exchange. Leaders perceived a need for psychosocial support within themselves and their communities, proposing that this would facilitate informed decision-making, reduce associated psychological vulnerabilitiesand maintain hope throughout neurotherapeutic development. This study provides insights into RDPO research activities, interactionsand resource needs. It reveals a demand for collaboration guidelines, central information resourcesand psychosocial supports that may address unmet needs and assist RDPOs in their advocacy. In this study, RDPO leaders were interviewed and surveyed to examine their perspectives and roles in advanced neurotherapeutic development. Some participants sent researchers postinterview clarification emails regarding their responses to questions.

The Impact of Classroom Design according TEACCH System in Dealing with Behavioral Problems of Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder’ Students

This study aimed to identify the impact of classroom design for students with severe autism spectrum disorder according to TEACCH System in the United Arab Emirates, on the ability of the teachers to deal with behavioral problems and the effect this design in decreasing or increasing negative behaviors from the point of view of teachers. In this study, a mixed-methodology approach of quantitative and qualitative methods is used to investigate the topic, and in order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher prepared two special tools that included: (I) TEACCH System's Effectiveness Questionnaire, (II) Identifying the Needed Modifications (Semi Structured- Interview). The study sample consisted of 27 teachers of students with severe autism spectrum disorder; the data collection was done by distributing online questionnaires and sharing an electronic link to the interview in the presence of the researcher with the participants in the study to explain and answer any question. The study's findings revealed a low evaluation for effectiveness of TEACCH System classroom design in the current situation in ability to deal with behavioral problems with an average of (1.85) out of (4.00). In addition to confirm the need for a method of building, designing, and preparing classroom contents other than the method currently used within TEACCH System.

Exploratory analysis of the perception of academic researchers about incentives: evidence from a Spanish public university

ABSTRACT The perception of academic researchers on management instruments has generated significant controversy in the literature. Studies have highlighted that these perceptions affect research performance more than management itself. This work addresses this issue by proposing a subjective measurement that explains research incentives in a public university. The study was conducted using a mixed-methodology approach. To initially identify the research incentives, a Delphi study was developed through the inclusion of 62 experts. Based on the Delphi results, to contrast the internal composition of the research incentive system, 259 academic researchers from a Spanish university were subjected to an exploratory factor analysis. The results revealed four potential incentives that were perceived by the researchers. The analysis of these factors contributes to the debate about the way in which academic managers can promote the design of effective incentives that could be assumed and accepted by researchers.

Arts-Based Training Program Effectiveness: A Teaching Methodology in an Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

Arts-based training programs can aid in building observational skills, communication, team building, and leadership through targeted analysis of works of art. Furthermore, arts-based training programs are unique in that they highlight non-technical skills (NTS). The goal of this study was to investigate the extent to which NTS were developed through an arts-based training program among entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) students. This study used a mixed methodological approach to analyze retrospective data. Quantitative analysis of the Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills (KIMS) assessment was conducted. Qualitative analysis was completed through analysis of the participants’ reflection papers. Quantitative results (n = 69) from the KIMS show significance (p = 0.011; 0.013), and qualitative analysis (n = 32) resulted in five central themes: evolution of thinking, holistic approach, diverse perspective, lived reality of context, and development of NTS (collaboration, self-awareness, mindful of others, creativity, and effective communication). Quantitative and qualitative findings suggest arts-based training programs can improve students’ ability to reduce their bias through implementation of a mindfulness lens. Results and recommendations from this study can be used as an example for occupational therapy academic programs to implement an evidence-based teaching methodology.

Sustainability as a building block for tourism – future research: Tourism Agenda 2030

La sostenibilidad como elemento de construcción del turismo – investigación futura: agenda de turismo 2030ObjetivoA pesar del importante crecimiento de las publicaciones que exploran el turismo sostenible, el debate sobre la relación entre turismo y sostenibilidad sigue abierto. Además, el sector se enfrenta al reto de la Agenda 2030, ya que aún no se ha conseguido frenar la degradación medioambiental y las disparidades sociales. Esta investigación debe abordarse de forma exhaustiva para informar de los pasos futuros e identificar las prácticas de turismo sostenible que harán avanzar los objetivos de este plan de acción.Diseño/metodología/enfoqueEste estudio aplica una metodología mixta, utilizando un análisis bibliométrico realizado por el software VOSviewer y SciMat con 311 artículos de la Web of Science. Además, incluye un análisis en profundidad de los temas de investigación de tendencia en el campo durante 2019 y 2020.ResultadosDespués de 20 años de investigación sobre el turismo sostenible, sigue habiendo una importante dispersión de los marcos temáticos estudiados y de las aplicaciones. Nuestros resultados muestran la evolución de la investigación hacia el estudio y la medición del cambio sostenible, los aspectos sociales y culturales y el desarrollo de modelos de gobernanza responsable.Limitaciones/implicaciones de la investigaciónLos nuevos modelos de relaciones con los grupos de interés requieren un marco metodológico y tecnológico. Los nuevos avances en el turismo sostenible guiados por la Agenda 2030 exigen el establecimiento de indicadores de medición y marcos políticos reconocidos a nivel mundial.OriginalidadCon un enfoque metodológico mixto centrado especialmente en los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), este trabajo proporciona una actualización del “estado del arte” a la investigación de la sostenibilidad en el turismo. Los resultados obtenidos se han asociado con la consecución de los ODS.