Participation Of Agencies Research Articles

Специфика добровольческой деятельности в условиях современной России

The article presents the features of the formation of modern Russian volunteer activity, which in the last decade has become a large-scale systemic social phenomenon in the history of our country. The active life position of Russians is realized in the desire to be useful to society through real participation in specific projects of the vol-unteer movement. The approaches, reasons and potential for the development and functioning of volunteer movements are considered. It is noted that in the formation of volunteering as a social system there is, on the one hand, reliance on traditional experience, on the other hand – the desire to use the potential of modern technology and management functioning. The demand for the volunteer movement is beyond doubt, however, in the modern situation, its organization and functionality require the participation of government agencies in order to structure, finance and provide a legal basis for many activities carried out by volunteers. Various areas in which there is a greater need for volunteer support are being considered, ranging from helping the elderly to providing all kinds of support in situations of natural disasters, such as fires or floods. Modern Russian volun-teering is based on mutual assistance, spirituality and a sense of collectivism that has been inherent in our people since ancient times.

Transforming policing in Ghana through technology: a focus on police operations in the Greater Accra region

Integrating technology into policing has the potential to greatly improve the effectiveness, transparency, and community participation of law enforcement agencies. This study examines the profound influence of technology on the Ghana Police Service, with a specific emphasis on the Greater Accra Region. The main aim of this research is to examine how technological advancements might enhance police results and tackle existing difficulties in the context of law enforcement in Ghana. The study adopts a qualitative research approach and collects data from police officers and community members through the use of semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The investigation involved the participation of a combined total of twenty-six police officials from the Tema and Accra Regional Headquarters, as well as twenty-two community members. The data gathering procedure sought to gather a wide range of viewpoints on the present condition of technology in law enforcement, its advantages, difficulties, and prospects for future advancement. The results demonstrate that the utilisation of technology, such as mobile data terminals and social media platforms, can greatly improve the effectiveness of police operations, promote community involvement, and increase transparency. Nevertheless, the presence of obstacles such as insufficient infrastructure, cultural opposition, and the necessity for extensive training were also acknowledged. The research enhances the current knowledge by presenting empirical evidence on the benefits and constraints of technology in law enforcement, particularly in the setting of Ghana. This study emphasises the significance of making strategic investments in technology infrastructure and training, as well as the necessity of establishing legal frameworks to tackle ethical and privacy concerns. Additionally, it proposes that future studies should prioritise examining the enduring viability of technological advancements in law enforcement and investigating their effects in various geographical areas. The study suggests that politicians and law enforcement organisations should promote the deployment of technology in a way that is successful and build public trust in the Ghana Police Service.

Managing biodiversity on private land: Directions for collaboration through reconciliation ecology

SummaryNatural resource management in Australia is beset with ‘wicked’ problems: diminishing biodiversity, increasing soil erosion, spreading soil salinity and global climate change all impact private landholders across rural Australia. These problems highlight the complexity of biodiversity conservation, and the need for inclusive, respectful approaches that enable the participation of rural communities, private landholders and government agencies to effectively manage biodiversity on public and private lands. To address these problems, some landholders, rural communities and other stakeholders are seeking evidence‐based solutions through directly applicable research. In this paper, we identify current barriers to such research and highlight principles and processes for co‐designing and managing research based on mutual trust, respect, power sharing and acceptance of various knowledge systems, as embodied in the theory of reconciliation ecology. We suggest that a ‘community of practice’ approach could assist in establishing effective deliberative relations as a basis for active collaboration in natural resource management research to address these complex problems.

Opportunities and limits of lunar gravitational-wave detection.

A new era of lunar exploration has begun with participation of all major space agencies. This activity brings opportunities for revolutionary science experiments and observatories on the Moon. The idea of a lunar gravitational-wave detector wasalready proposed during the Apollo programme. The key characteristic of the Moon is that it is seismically extremely quiet. It was also pointed out that the permanently shadowed regions at the lunar poles provide ideal conditions for gravitational-wave detection. In recent years, three different detector concepts were proposed with varying levels of technological complexity and science potential. In this paper, we confront the three concepts in terms of their observational capabilities based on a first more detailed modelling of instrumental noise. We identify important technological challenges and potential show-stoppers. This article is part of a discussion meeting issue 'Astronomy from the Moon: the next decades (part 2)'.

Identifying what components of full-scale emergency exercises improve disaster response learning: A rapid evidence assessment

To date, little systematic focus has been directed toward examining whether participating in full-scale exercises can develop knowledge and skills in emergency responders that are important for responding to disasters, nor what mechanisms facilitate this learning. This poses important implications for demonstrating whether full-scale exercises represent a wise resource investment and for improving exercise design and delivery to enhance emergency preparedness. Accordingly, this paper presents the findings of a rapid evidence assessment of 31 studies published since 2000, providing a balanced evaluation of what is currently known about the learning benefits of full-scale exercises, the mechanisms that facilitate this, and effects of methodological limitations on knowledge claims. Findings of literary synthesis highlight several learning benefits, including improved critical thinking, knowledge of roles and responsibilities, how to implement emergency plans, communication and collaboration, confidence in ability to respond, and reduced stress. These benefits are facilitated by exercise realism (realistic scenarios, timescales, equipment, and problems requiring inter-agency working, participation of relevant agencies), exercise duration (long enough to review actions and implement corrections), pre-exercise preparation activities (seminars and icebreakers to clarify aims, objectives, and exercise logistics), and debriefing (focusing post-incident reflections back to exercise aims). Findings are beneficial for i) researchers in highlighting knowledge gaps in need of further focus and developing data proformas to improve comparability of evidence, and ii) emergency planners to inform decisions about when to use full-scale exercises and how to improve design and delivery.

From contributors to boundary spanners: Evolving roles of government agencies in China’s innovation policy network (1980–2019)

The complexity of innovation governance has led to increasing participation of relevant government agencies and a clear division of their roles within policy networks, where they function not only as contributors but also as boundary spanners. This study investigates the evolving roles of government agencies as contributors and boundary spanners (i.e., brokers) within the innovation policy network. We perform a social network analysis (SNA) of China's innovation policy network, consisting of 536 policy documents formulated and co-sponsored by central government agencies between 1980 and 2019. Our findings reveal several key insights: First, since 1980, there has been a gradual increase in the number and share of agencies acting as brokers, with most agencies becoming contributors. Second, in considering boundary spanners, China's innovation policy network has mainly consisted of a small number of key players and a large number of supporters, with dedicators and harmonizers being in minority. Finanlly, science and technology (S&T) agencies' primary brokerage roles have undergone significant changes, shifting from solely representatives and liaisons to now encompassing the roles of liaisons, representatives, and consultants; economic agencies have transitioned from being merely representatives and liaisons to primarily serving as liaisons, consultants, and representatives. The primary brokerage roles of both S&T agencies and economic agencies have changed from representatives to liaisons, signaling a shift in their broker function from connecting members both inside and outside the group to facilitating interactions with members of outside groups.

РОЛЬ КРЕАТИВНИХ ФЕСТИВАЛІВ У РОЗВИТКУ КОМУНІКАЦІЙНО-РЕКЛАМНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ В УКРАЇНІ

The article reveals the role and significance of creative festivals in the development of communication and advertising activities in Ukraine and the impact of jury awards on the overall rating of agencies. It has been established that the evaluation of projects by participants of creative festivals is carried out according to various criteria: creativity, originality, effectiveness, efficiency, innovation, strategy, quality of execution, compliance with client goals, impact on the brand (business, culture, society), etc. The basic criteria for evaluating projects of participants in international and Ukrainian creative festivals have been analyzed. The system of scoring for the participation of domestic communication agencies in national and international creative festivals has been studied. The methodology for calculating the national rating "Communication Agency of the Year" has been described, which is based on the ratings "National Creativity Rating" (Creativity&Craft) and "National Effectiveness Rating" (Effectiveness) with the application of weight coefficients. Creative festivals are events organized to review and evaluate creativity, innovation, and creativity in various fields. Communication agencies, creative teams and independent creative experts present their projects or ideas to the jury. The use of creative and original approaches by agencies to capture and retain the attention of clients led to the idea of launching a specialized advertising festival at the Cannes Film Festival (Cannes Lions). The first Lions were awarded in Venice in 1954. The second festival was held in Monte Carlo, and the third in Cannes. After that, the international event was alternately held in Venice and Cannes, and since 1984, Cannes has been the sole venue. A new trend emerged, and other creative festivals gradually began to appear, such as: Clio Awards (1959), D&AD (Design and Art Direction) (1962), Effie Worldwide (1968), The One Show (1975), LIA (London International Awards) (1986), Epica Awards (1987), Eurobest (1988), ADCE Awards (Art Directors Club of Europe) (1990), Golden Drum (1993).

Analysis of Electric Sensor for Space Detectors: Mass Spectrometer, Particle Detector and CMOS/CCD Sensor

As a matter of fact, with the participation of government agencies and the exploration of private enterprises, space exploration is undergoing rapid development as well as change in recent years. With this in mind, these trends will continue to promote human exploration and utilization of space, providing more opportunities for scientific research, commercial applications and exploration. In order to realize accuracy observation, high precision detectors are necessary to be developed and implemented. To be specific, a large number of electric sensors are applied on the space detectors, including mass spectrometer, particle detector as well as CMOS/CCD image sensor, etc. On this basis, this paper presents the principles, structures and applications of these three electric sensors in detail. According to the analysis, this study also analyzes the existing shortcomings of the state-of-art facilities as well as proposes future developments. Overall, these results shed light on guiding further exploration of space detectors.

Provision of rating and analytical products to participants of the Russian corporate bond market as a factor in the development of the national financial market

Subject. The article addresses the prohibition, enshrined in Russian legislation, on preparation and publication of analytical products by appraisers as a factor that reduces the effectiveness and hinders the development of the Russian corporate bond market. Objectives. The aim is to update the problem of unequal conditions and opportunities for participation of credit rating agencies, appraisers, and investment advisors in providing rating and analytical products to the Russian corporate bond market actors. Methods. We employ methods of systematization, comparison, and systems analysis of interactions between subjects of the corporate bond market, which are perceived as unbalanced due to the ban on the preparation and publication of analytical products by appraisers. Results. The paper underpins the economic expediency of lifting the ban on the preparation and publication of analytical products by appraisers that is fixed in the Russian legislation. The suggestion may be of interest to the subjects of the securities market. Conclusions. It is advisable that the basic concepts for the development of the financial market, the securities market, the corporate bond market, would include services of developers of rating and analytical products, i.e. credit rating agencies, appraisers, and investment advisers, in the preparation for the reorganization of the market. Lifting the ban on the preparation and publication of analytical products by appraisers, enshrined in Russian legislation, will have a positive impact on solving the problem of information disclosure in the corporate bond market.

Solidarity through service: the role of the guild of IT service managers in the field of European (in)security

ABSTRACT Critical research is highlighting how processes of (in)security are transformed by the participation of new agencies and actors, especially data managers and IT systems operators. Expanding analysis to account for these new agencies and actors requires engaging with their professional practices. I argue that these actors can be understood as a guild of IT service managers who operate under a logic of service and are not just another (in)securitising actor. To do so, I analyse the practices of operational management carried out by the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA). By organising its work in line with a logic of service, eu-LISA rationalises its seemingly contradictory relationship to the field of (in)security. Despite its active participation in the construction and maintenance of IT systems for border security, eu-LISA does not make sense of its work or role in terms of security. Rather, it views its work as distinct from but in support of that of professionals of (in)security. I characterise this relationship to the field as one of delimiting security. Identifying this relationship reframes the securitisation/desecuritisation dualism as a continuum, reflecting the increasing complexity of actors’ relationships to security.

Revealing the Trends in the Academic Landscape of the Health Care System Using Contextual Topic Modeling

ABSTRACT The health care system encompasses the participation of individuals, groups, agencies, and resources that offer services to address the requirements of the person, community, and population in terms of health. Parallel to the rising debates on the healthcare systems in relation to diseases, treatments, interventions, medication, and clinical practice guidelines, the world is currently discussing the healthcare industry, technology perspectives, and healthcare costs. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare systems research paradigm, we offered a novel contextual topic modeling approach that links up the CombinedTM model with our healthcare Bert to discover the contextual topics in the domain of healthcare. This research work discovered 60 contextual topics among them fifteen topics are the hottest which include smart medical monitoring systems, causes, and effects of stress and anxiety, and healthcare cost estimation and twelve topics are the coldest. Moreover, thirty-three topics are showing in-significant trends. We further investigated various clusters and correlations among the topics exploring inter-topic distance maps which add depth to the understanding of the research structure of this scientific domain. The current study enhances the prior topic modeling methodologies that examine the healthcare literature from a particular disciplinary perspective. It further extends the existing topic modeling approaches that do not incorporate contextual information in the topic discovery process adding contextual information by creating sentence embedding vectors through transformers-based models. We also utilized corpus tuning, the mean pooling technique, and the hugging face tool. Our method gives a higher coherence score as compared to the state-of-the-art models (LSA, LDA, and Ber Topic).

ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЯ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ И ПРОВЕДЕНИЯ АНТИНАРКОТИЧЕСКОЙ ОПЕРАЦИИ ОДКБ «КАНАЛ» С УЧЕТОМ НОВЫХ ВЫЗОВОВ И УГРОЗ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ

The article is devoted to the problems of increasing the effectiveness of the use of new technologies for the operation «Channel», conducted with the participation of law enforcement agencies and special services of states that are members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. The authors focus on the current challenges and threats to the anti-drug security of the Russian Federation. It is also proposed to make fuller use of the capabilities of the financial intelligence units of the CSTO member states and the forensic units of law enforcement agencies during the operation «Channel», which have the necessary complex of special knowledge, as well as the automated information search system «AIPSIN-Anti-Drugs».

Tiempos difíciles: Crisis políticas y esperanza en las dimensiones individual y colectiva

Crises are constant individual and collective phenomena in human history and, therefore, have profound implications in the lives of individuals and their communities of reference. When we speak of a political crisis we mean the problems that originate, directly or indirectly, in the spheres of management of a given political system and can also derive in economic, social or environmental crises, among others. The purpose of this editorial is, on the one hand, to serve as a presentation for the October-December issue of Cuestiones Políticas, Vol. 41 No. 79 of the year 2023, on the other hand, to develop an editorial on a topic of general interest. The reflections developed allow us to conclude that, at least in some crises, organized civil society, without the participation of state actors or agencies, can build forms of social capital that, although they are not enough to solve systemic problems, improve the situation of many people by solving everyday problems through community organization practices, the emergence of non-partisan leadership and intersubjective relationships of solidarity that strengthen the social fabric.

Interaction of geotechnics with society through education

The Federal University of Goiás (UFG) and the University of Brasília (UnB), in partnership with the company Eletrobras Furnas, have developed research and, based on this, extension projects aimed at education in a broad sense, in which they seek to disseminate and popularise technical-scientific knowledge. This paper aims to present and evaluate educational actions carried out in the area of soil science and geotechnics applied to engineering, geography, and the environment. To do so, the educational experiences developed within the scope of two extension projects are shared. Beside that, the relevance of publishing books and primer, with language adapted to lay society, within the scope of research projects, is analyzed. The results collected regarding the effectiveness of the extension actions as a tool for learning point to a positive evaluation by the students. Furthermore, social networks are an important tool for scientific dissemination and have the potential to disseminate knowledge more widely than in a classroom course. By comparing the number of citations in Google Scholar of the books and booklets with the papers arising from these projects, one can observe the reach of this type of publication, although its purpose is the popularisation of science, with reach in places not considered in the technical-scientific publication metrics. Finally, for effective scientific development, it is necessary to have public policies, effective interaction between universities, research centres and schools, and the participation of professional associations, funding and evaluation agencies, Education Departments and the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.

An enhancement in the management practices of geoduck clam Panopea globosa: The estimation of reference points in the short and long term

For sedentary species under fishing pressure, a precautionary approach is required to avoid collapses. Therefore, the estimation of early warning signals prior to population collapse is a powerful tool for prioritizing the best fishery management practices. In Mexico, the fishery of geoduck clam began in 2000 as a profitable activity given the high demand for the resource in East and Southeast Asia countries. In the short term, Panopea globosa exhibited a rapid depletion, mainly because the legal regulations did not determine reference points (RPs) for harvest. In this study, three approaches were analyzed: i) a biomass model based on spatial distribution, Bt/B0; ii) an age structured yield-per-recruit model, YPRA; and iii) a size structured yield-per-recruit model, YPRL, providing the estimation of reference points in the short and long term for the species. The results indicated that the long-term reference point (Bt/B0) was reached during 2018, suggesting the implementation of recovery actions rather than continuing with fishing pressure on geoduck clam. Comparatively, the short term reference points (YPRA and YPRL) were not sufficiently informative on the annual stock condition; however, they showed negative tendencies on the yield per recruit over time. In this study, the estimation of complementary RPs provides a direct contribution to geoduck clam fishery management, which completes one more step in the process of adaptive management, avoiding losses in short term yield and long term overfishing. However, the active participation of governmental agencies is necessary to incorporate this new knowledge into the legal Mexican fishery guidelines.

Financial inclusion: international experience and Kazakhstan case

The purpose of the research is to study the international experience of introducing financial inclusion, identify the current situation with its level in Kazakhstan, adapt forms and methods of involving the population in financial services that have been well recommended in other countries, and identify priority areas of scientific research in this area for the country.Methodology. The research methodology is implemented by studying the scientific literature in this area, the existing international experience and practice of introducing financial inclusion, the participation of government agencies in different countries in this process. The methods of comparative and system analysis are used in the work. The study identified both general trends and features of the introduction of financial inclusion in Kazakhstan.The originality / value of the research is confirmed by the lack of comprehensive scientific studies analyzing these processes in Kazakhstan, the current situation is shown in terms of the availability of financial services and the problems existing here, as well as the possibility of practical adaptation of positive international experienceFindings. The results of the study show the real situation with the availability of financial services in the country and determine the necessary measures to increase the level of involvement of the population, including the improvement of current legislation, as well as the development by stakeholders of a National program for the introduction of financial inclusion.The obtained conclusions and recommendations can be useful when conducting new research in the priority scientific areas identified in the article.

Measuring Women Self-Help Groups and Their Enterprises Sustainability in Odisha

The SHG programme has successfully transformed the lives of rural and urban poor by providing financial and non-financial assistance. The effectiveness of the programme is evident from the gradually increasing enrolment. By targeting women as their major priority, the promoting agencies/government is trying to assure the recurrence of the programme. The SHG programme in India has widespread coverage with due effort from NABARD and specialised State agencies with the highest coverage in the southern region. Even the eastern region also holds a significant share with a major presence in West Bengal and Odisha. The present study attempts to examine the sustainability position of WSHGs of Odisha with the help of a multidimensional sustainability index. Two-way analysis was made to evaluate the actual status of SHGs and their enterprises. Initially, the evaluation was done at the SHG level and later enterprise-level analysis was made to conclude the overall sustainability status. Though many studies reported successful implementation and effectiveness of the programme, the actual scenario is quite different. Group-level analysis reveals that financial assistance alone will not break the multi -dimensional poverty. Therefore, the study suggests active participation of government and non-government agencies for developing the required skills.

Explaining the role and responsibilities of the National Anti-Coronavirus Headquarters in prevention and emergency response to pandemics in the workplace: a qualitative study on COVID-19 experience in Iran

BackgroundIn recent years, the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have greatly affected the safety of life and the economy. Taking rapid measures to reduce these problems requires effective and efficient decisions by various departments and headquarters in a country. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role and responsibilities of the National Anti-Corona Headquarters (NACH) in the workplace during the pandemic.MethodsThis study was a qualitative study conducted using a triangulation approach. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with 18 participants with a purposive sampling technique as well as the review of related documents and records in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The inductive and deductive approach was used for the content analysis of data in the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model of the ISO45001 management system.ResultsBased on the results, four themes (plan, do, check, and act) were considered as the main domains. Subthemes include understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties; specific policy-making for organizations/workplaces; leadership and organizational commitment; addressing risks and opportunities; providing resources; competence of individuals and organizations; awareness; communication; information documentation; emergency response; monitoring, analyze, and evaluate performance; management review; non-compliance and corrective action; and improvement in pandemic control.ConclusionTo ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations to deal with pandemics, the NACH must implement these responsibilities and play a pivotal role in responding to pandemics and using the participation of other government agencies and society. The findings of this study can be useful from national to local levels.

Information security of minors: individual subjects of the Russian Federation organization experience

The problem of information security of minors does not concern only the federal regulator. It should be provided at all levels of regulation: federal, regional, municipal and local. The basic principles and mechanisms for ensuring the information security of minors are regulated by federal legislation. At the regional level, the mechanisms are being detailed, independent concepts are being developed. This study analyzes the experience of individual subjects of the Russian Federation in ensuring the information security of minors. The following regions were studied: Komi Republic, Perm Krai, Orenburg Region, Republic of Tatarstan. The state of criminalization of minors has been recorded by region. Based on this, regions with an average level of juvenile delinquency have been selected. The work examines regional legislation on the protection of minors from the destructive information environment, regional information security programs. The law enforcement practice is also considered, in particular, increasing the media literacy of adolescents. The participation of regional law enforcement agencies in explanatory work has been studied. The role of volunteer movements in protecting minors from negative information and in educational work is investigated. The positive experience of the regions in protecting children from negative information is highlighted. At the end of the study, conclusions about the translation of positive experience were made.

Turismo cultural, patrimonio y comunidades locales: el caso de Cabildo (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Tourist activity in lower‑ranking communities activates complex processes of heritage, such as those observed in the town of Cabildo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The work began in 2012 to design a community cultural tourist circuit. Perceptions about heritage and the cultural landscape were defined through participatory action research. The results indicated dissimilar identity references over the selected age groups (older adults, adults, adolescents) and configurations of the heritage and cultural landscape particular to each sector, information that favoured the design of a tourist circuit integrating the different visions. This participatory experience allows us to discuss the participation of state agencies in the promotion and articulation of community proposals and reflect on these axes: is it possible to build an intergenerational heritage from cultural tourism? How do public bodies work and what role do they play?