Role Of Partners Research Articles

Variations in caregiving patterns of spouses/partners and adult children of long-term care home residents in Ontario, Canada.

Family involvement in care often continues after an individual moves into a long-term care (LTC) home. This cross-sectional study delves into the dynamics of family caregiving for LTC residents. Spouses/partners (n = 32, mean age 76) primarily focused on tasks such as mealtimes (53 %) and direct care like feeding, whereas adult children (n = 159, mean age 62) showed a preference for non-mealtime visits (64 %) and managing indirect care activities such as finances. These distinct caregiving patterns underscore the varied contributions of different care partners within LTC settings. Drawing from a survey conducted between April and June 2021 among 191 spouses/partners and adult children, who provide care to LTC residents, our findings offer valuable insights into the diverse roles of care partners, including tasks related to health (feeding, physical health, medication), instrumental activities (transportation, legal affairs, shopping), and social-emotional support. The implications of this research extend to redefining essential care partner roles within LTC homes.

Collaborative capacity building for strengthening rehabilitation services in Sabah, Malaysia: a partnership between university hospital and state health department.

This paper aims to outline the foundational framework for strengthening rehabilitation services in Sabah, Malaysia, through a collaborative capacity-building initiative between Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah (HUMS) and the Sabah State Health Department (JKNS). By focusing on academic, research, and service capacity-building, this partnership seeks to address the rehabilitation needs of the local population, particularly for individuals with functional limitations. The collaboration integrates HUMS's academic and clinical strengths with JKNS's existing rehabilitation services. Key components include developing postgraduate training for rehabilitation medicine, expanding community-based rehabilitation outreach services, and establishing a referral network between hospitals and community healthcare providers. The partnership has resulted in the implementation of a comprehensive framework that enhances academic capacity, fosters research collaboration, and improves rehabilitation service delivery across Sabah. This approach is aligned with the WHO's Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, advocating for stronger integration of rehabilitation into healthcare systems. The collaborative efforts between HUMS and JKNS demonstrate the critical role of partnerships between academic institutions and public health departments in strengthening rehabilitation services. This model offers a replicable strategy for influencing policy development and ensuring resource allocation to meet the growing rehabilitation needs in underserved regions.

Partners' health and silver splits in Europe: A gendered pattern?

AbstractObjectiveBuilding on the Theory of Dyadic Illness Management, this paper addresses the correlates of silver splits—voluntary union dissolutions after age 50—among mixed‐gender couples in Europe focusing on the role of partners' health status.BackgroundFamily diversity at older ages is growing in wealthy countries, with late union dissolutions increasingly occurring through separation and divorce rather than widowhood. Nonetheless, the correlates of silver splits in Europe, particularly regarding health within couples, remain underexplored.MethodWe utilized data from the European Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement (SHARE), spanning Waves 1 (2004–2005) to 9 (2021–2022), and employed discrete‐time event‐history analysis to model the risk of silver splits, separately among couples aged 50–64 and 65+ (N = 31,915 and 48,361 couple‐years, respectively). We inspected three health dimensions: self‐rated health, Global Activity Limitations Index, depression.ResultsWe found a non‐negligible and gendered association between health and union dissolution among couples aged 50–64. Couples in which the woman reported poor self‐rated health or faced severe activity limitations, whereas the man maintained good health, exhibited a higher risk of silver splits compared to couples in good health. Conversely, the risk of silver splits did not change significantly when the man experienced poor self‐rated health or activity limitations compared to couples in good health. Results among older couples suggested that the health/silver split link weakens with age.ConclusionGendered health‐related selection effects appear among older European couples, as men struggle more than women with a partner's declining health, potentially jeopardizing the couple's stability.

Advancing Health Equity in Integrative Health: The Role of Collaborative Educational Partnerships in Addressing Structural Racism.

Integrative Health (IH) professional organizations are responsible for advancing health equity and addressing structural racism. The Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) partnered with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to co-create a longitudinal curriculum for its board and staff to address structural racism and health equity in IH. We administered a 2-phase curriculum addressing health equity in IH. We evaluated the curriculum with pre & post-surveys of knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors and conducted a qualitative analysis of open-ended questions and personal reflections. Thirty one respondents took the pre-training survey. The mean knowledge scores for each seminar improved. Qualitative analysis revealed that participants grappled with the pervasiveness of racism and bias engrained within health care. This curriculum serves as a valuable model for IH professional organizations aiming to address their role in disrupting the effects of racism on health outcomes.

The Patient's Role Development in the Process of Participating in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings: From Passive Attendees to Active Members or Dropouts.

Mental health patients are increasingly invited to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings during their admission to inpatient mental health units. To participate effectively, patients must adopt a role that enables them to actively engage and take their place as contributing member of the team. This study aims to understand how mental health patients experience the development of their roles when participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and to identify which dynamics are meaningful to them. A qualitative interview approach, using principles of grounded theory, was employed. Twelve mental health patients in Belgium were recruited for semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using the constant comparative method. The conceptual framework which emerged reveals that mental health patients strive to assume a partnership role within the team. To effectively take on this role, they identify three key components as essential: being informed and prepared, being seen and heard and being able to understand. Based on their reflections on these components and the perceived value of their contributions and efforts, mental health patients decide whether to become and remain active members, revert to passive attendance or disengage entirely. These insights can encourage organisations to create an environment where mental health patients can grow into their role as partners in multidisciplinary team meetings. Such an environment would enable collaborative efforts between patients and the treatment team, recognising each patient as a unique individual capable of making their own choices. By focusing on what is personally meaningful to the patient and addressing their specific needs, this approach ensures that care is tailored to what is crucial for patients' recovery.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN COMBATING CORRUPTION AND MONEY LAUNDERING

The study addresses the critical issue of international cooperation in countering corruption and money laundering, emphasizing its relevance for Ukraine, particularly in European integration and ensuring economic security. The primary aim of the research is to analyze and propose innovative mechanisms for enhancing international collaboration to combat these financial crimes effectively. The methodology integrates a comprehensive approach, including comparative analysis, structural-functional methods, and a synthesis of best practices from leading international organizations such as MONEYVAL, FATF, and the European Banking Authority. Key findings demonstrate that adopting international standards and continuously improving financial monitoring systems significantly bolster the efficiency of counter-corruption efforts. The study highlights the importance of leveraging advanced technologies, fostering partnerships, and enhancing global information exchange between financial intelligence units. Results indicate that Ukraine's integration into international frameworks facilitates the alignment of national legislation with global norms, ensuring robust mechanisms for detecting and preventing illicit financial activities. Additionally, the research identifies the critical role of public-private partnerships and the integration of machine learning technologies to enhance the predictive capabilities of anti-corruption systems. Practical implications include recommendations for optimizing Ukraine’s regulatory environment, establishing centralized databases for risk assessment, and enhancing the capacity of national financial monitoring institutions through collaboration with international counterparts. These steps are pivotal for creating a transparent and resilient financial system compliant with international standards. Furthermore, the study suggests the development of specialized training programs for professionals engaged in financial monitoring and promoting international dialogue through joint forums and workshops. The findings underscore the necessity of institutional reforms and strategic planning in shaping a unified and efficient global anti-corruption system. By addressing these priorities, Ukraine can strengthen its role as a reliable partner in the international fight against corruption and money laundering.

Designing transformative nature-based wellbeing tourism experiences: a case study from the Finnish Lakeland Region

ABSTRACT Customer insights are essential to the tourism co-design process. However, diverse processes can be employed to gather them. Responding to the scarcity of research on facilitators’ roles in the co-design of transformative experiences, this paper examines the role of collaborative partnerships in soliciting customer insights and successfully employing them to co-design nature-based wellbeing tourism experiences for Japanese tourists through a case study of SaimaaLife, a sustainable wellness business in southeastern Finland, and its’ business partners. Through thematic analysis of triangulated data from interviews, focus groups, and client-facing business documents, this study illuminates their intentional and collaborative co-design process, including how it integrates transformational triggers alongside culturally embedded practices like forest bathing, guided nature relaxation, and authentic Finnish lifestyle elements to deliver on the desired wellbeing outcomes of tour participants. At the same time, this case study revealed how intentional approaches to the co-design and facilitation process support mSMEs to maximize resources, reduce innovation burdens, access new markets, and build meaningful collaborative relationships with customers and business partners. These findings contribute to academic understandings of collaborative co-design, including tourism entrepreneurs and experience facilitators roles in and approaches to designing nature-based wellbeing tourism experiences for transformation.

The Role of Partnerships in Supporting COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Migrants: A Qualitative Case Study from Tamil Nadu and Punjab, India.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, migrant populations remained under-immunized due to limited access to health care, language barriers, and vaccine hesitancy. The USAID-funded MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity project supported the government in collaborating with various local health and non-health partners to identify and vaccinate migrants. This case study examines the roles of project partners and the strategies each entity implemented to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake among migrants, as well as the perceptions regarding the effectiveness of these strategies. We designed a qualitative explanatory case study guided by the Behavioral and Social Drivers framework and RE-AIM implementation science frameworks. We conducted 31 focus group discussions and 50 in-depth interviews with migrants, project partners, community leaders, and government stakeholders in Tamil Nadu and Punjab. In both states, partnerships with health departments, private employers, and community-based organizations were essential for identifying and vaccinating un- and under-vaccinated migrant groups. In Tamil Nadu, collaboration with the Department of Labor and mobile medical units facilitated vaccination camps at construction sites. In Punjab, religious institutions organized sessions at places of worship, and the Border Security Force enabled health workers to reach migrants living near the border. In both states, key strategies-involving influencers to discuss the importance of vaccine safety and value, bringing vaccination services to migrants' workplaces and homes at flexible times and mandating workplace vaccination to encourage vaccination-shifted perceptions towards vaccination and increased vaccine uptake among migrants. The strategies and partnerships identified in this study highlight the broader implications for future public health interventions, demonstrating that collaboration with the private sector and faith-based organizations can enhance routine immunization efforts, particularly when localized to organizations that understand community needs and can address specific barriers and motivators.

Care for older adults living with dementia in the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of care partner roles and perspectives

ObjectiveCare partners play a vital role in supporting persons living with dementia (PLWD) in using medical services. We conducted a meta-synthesis to explore care partner perspectives of ED care for...

Exploring the Impact of Debt Financing in Entrepreneurial Growth in Plateau State: The Mediating Role of Strategic Partnerships

Access to financing is a critical determinant of entrepreneurial growth, yet the dynamics of how debt financing influences this growth, particularly in developing regions like Plateau State, remain underexplored. This study aims to investigate the impact of debt financing on entrepreneurial growth while examining the mediating role of strategic partnerships. The objectives include assessing the relationship between debt financing and entrepreneurial growth, exploring the significance of strategic partnerships, and understanding how these partnerships mediate this relationship. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study surveyed a population of 13,756 SMEs, from which a sample of 250 was drawn using Taro Yamane's formula. Data collection involved structured questionnaires and qualitative interviews, while data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and NVivo software. The findings revealed significant positive relationships among the constructs, leading to the rejection of all four null hypotheses. Quantitative results indicated that debt financing substantially contributes to entrepreneurial growth (β = 0.45, p < 0.01), with strategic partnerships serving as a critical mediator (β = 0.22, p < 0.03). Qualitative insights from entrepreneurs underscored the value of leveraging debt alongside strategic collaborations, illustrating how these partnerships enhance resource accessibility and mitigate risks associated with financing. This study highlights the essential role of debt financing and strategic partnerships in promoting entrepreneurial growth in Plateau State. It recommends that policymakers enhance access to financial resources and foster networking initiatives to support SMEs. By integrating theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, the research contributes to the understanding of entrepreneurial dynamics in Nigeria and offers actionable insights for practitioners and policymakers.

Towards a just circular transition: Fostering principles and stakeholder roles in sustainable partnerships

Towards a just circular transition: Fostering principles and stakeholder roles in sustainable partnerships

The role of strategic partnerships in enhancing Entrepreneurship: An exploratory study of the opinions of a sample from Iraqi private universities

The role of strategic partnerships in enhancing Entrepreneurship: An exploratory study of the opinions of a sample from Iraqi private universities

The role of public and private partnership to develop green logistics systems. A case of SMEs in Ho Chi Minh City

The role of public and private partnership to develop green logistics systems. A case of SMEs in Ho Chi Minh City

ADVANCING ECONOMIC EDUCATION IN POLAND: CHALLENGES, INNOVATIONS, AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Economic education is a cornerstone for cultivating informed citizens capable of navigating complex financial systems, making sound decisions, and contributing to sustainable economic growth. In Poland, the significance of economic education is increasing as the country integrates with the European Union and adapts to global challenges such as economic crises, technological advancements, and environmental imperatives. This article examines the current state of economic education in Poland, focusing on challenges, innovative approaches, and future perspectives. The article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the efforts to advance economic education in Poland. It highlights systemic and pedagogical challenges, explores innovative teaching methodologies, and outlines strategies to align economic education with global and European Union standards. This study seeks to contribute insights into creating an inclusive and effective framework to empower citizens and support national economic resilience. The study employs a qualitative approach, synthesizing findings from academic literature, policy reports, and case studies. It identifies and analyzes key challenges, including outdated curricula, teacher preparedness, and resource limitations. It also examines the adoption of innovations such as digital tools and experiential learning. Comparative analysis situates Poland's efforts within broader European and global contexts, emphasizing practical implications for stakeholders. The analysis reveals a complex interplay of progress and persistent barriers in Poland's economic education landscape: challenges; innovations; alignment with standards and future perspectives. Future research should evaluate the long-term impact of recent innovations on economic literacy and assess their scalability. Interdisciplinary approaches that integrate behavioral economics, data analytics, and environmental studies require further exploration. Additionally, studies addressing systemic reform strategies and the role of public-private partnerships in advancing economic education will be critical for shaping Poland’s trajectory in a globalized economy.

Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Tourism in Oman

The aim of this research is to explore the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in promoting sustainable tourism development in the Sultanate of Oman, emphasizing on their significance in terms of pooling of knowledge and capital, building the needed tourism infrastructure, safeguarding the ecosystem, heritage and the country’s rich culture and traditions, etc. The study employed a quantitative research methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of PPPs in fostering sustainable tourism in Oman. A survey was administered using a structure questionnaire to assess the alignment of PPPs with Oman’s sustainable tourism initiatives. Using snowball sampling, data was collected from 35 key stakeholders involved in sustainable tourism in Oman. Multiple regression analysis was employed using SPSS software to study the impact of PPPs on sustainable tourism. The study affirmed that PPPs would ensure pooling of knowledge and environmental protection thereby having significant impact on tourism development in Oman, while the influence of PPPs on infrastructure development and capital accumulation for tourism growth is found to be negligible. The study revealed that stable political environment, prudent governance and social/community support to be the critical success factors for strengthening PPPs while emphasizing on the need for effective risk management practices and accurate cost-benefit analysis to further strengthen the partnership between the two sectors. The study concludes by offering both theoretical and practical implications to the policymakers and industry leaders for positioning Oman as one of the preferred global tourism destinations.

Resilience in Teaching: Uncovering Grit Differences Based on Marital Status in Madrasah English Teachers

This research aims to analyze grit differentiation based on marital status among English teachers in madrasahs. A mixed-method approach was used, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection. The study identified three forms of grit differences among English language teachers: teaching spirit, persistence in work, and consistency of interest in the teaching profession. These differences appear to be influenced by marital status. Married teachers tend to have higher grit levels compared to their unmarried counterparts. This difference can be attributed to the role of a supportive partner, who provides a vital support system within the family, enhancing mental resilience through emotional, social, and economic support. Married teachers are also more likely to have a long-term commitment to their profession, contrasting with unmarried teachers, who may often exhibit less stability in their motivation.

The Analysis of Bank XYZ Campus Ambassador Program in Mass Media: A Branding Strategy Targeting Generation Z

The purpose of this study is to analyze how mass media exposure contributes to the branding activities of XYZ Bank targeting Generation Z (Gen Z). This study used Brand Identity Concept and Stakeholder Concept to explore how Bank XYZ engages with key stakeholders to shape its brand image. Brand Identity Concept looks at how Bank XYZ builds a cohesive brand narrative through mass media, while Stakeholder Concept emphasizes the role of partners in shaping and strengthening the bank's branding efforts. The research methodology employed in this study is descriptive qualitative research, utilizing digital tracking and interviews to gather data. Interviews were conducted with policymakers at XYZ Bank to ensure data validity through triangulation, while participant observations were carried out to gather primary data effectively. Additionally, secondary data collection involved reviewing previous research and documents to support the analysis. The findings reveal that mass media coverage of XYZ Bank's campus ambassador program highlights the low level of financial literacy among Indonesian Gen Z individuals. As a result, collaboration with educational institutions becomes essential in this branding initiative. The study concludes that XYZ Bank's media choices predominantly focus on financial topics but overlook Gen Z's news consumption habits. Consequently, the study indicates that branding activities may have a restricted influence on Gen Z. Keywords: Branding, banking industry, generation Z, campus, stakeholder engagement, consumer behavior.

What Did We Learn About Political Communication from the Meta2020 Partnership?

ABSTRACT What did we learn from the Meta2020 research studies? Despite the ambition of this project, tensions emerge between producing precise statistical estimates and generating broadly applicable knowledge about social media’s societal impacts. There are crucial challenges in translating theoretical concepts into measurable interventions on social media platforms exacerbated by the difficulties in conducting big, consensus-based science. While the Meta2020 studies represent the pinnacle of social science research on social media, they also expose the limitations of empirical social science in understanding and regulating rapidly evolving digital platforms. I argue that proactive regulation of social media is necessary, given the demonstrated lack of understanding of these platforms’ effects, even by the platforms themselves. This analysis contributes to ongoing discussions about the role of academic-industry partnerships in studying and governing social media platforms.

Status Transfer across Borders: The Mediating Role of Common Partners in First Entry

AbstractRecent studies on organizational status and international business (IB) have found evidence for the transferability of status to new markets by showing that, at least under certain circumstances, network status in the home market affects a firm's entry into and performance in new foreign markets; however, the status transfer mechanisms in these studies have thus far been inferred and not directly tested. We focus on this black box of how status transfers, or more plainly, how high network status in one market leads to high network status in another market. We posit that an important underlying mechanism is the mediating role of the status of common partners in partner selection. Firms with high home‐country status are more likely to have high‐status common partners facilitating tie formation with prospective high‐status local partners in the new market. We argue that through this mechanism, foreign firms with a higher status in their home country are more likely to partner with firms of higher local status in the entered market, thereby transferring their status to the new market. The hypotheses receive support from mediation effect analyses of global venture capital (VC) investments, contributing to an improved understanding of the stratus transfer mechanisms in international settings.

Citizen preferences for climate policy implementation: the role of multistakeholder partnerships

AbstractMultistakeholder partnerships (MSPs) have been advocated as new global governance mechanisms that could address implementation and emission gaps. Yet, there is limited knowledge of how citizens evaluate MSPs as means to policy implementation, especially in comparison with governance arrangements led by traditional actors like governments and corporations. This study examines how citizens evaluate climate policy proposals involving MSPs. Does it matter for citizens who are implementing policies? If so, do citizens prefer policies implemented by MSPs or other actors, such as governments or private companies? We argue that citizens are more likely to show support for climate policies that are implemented by MSPs than for policies implemented by single actors such as governments and business. To test our expectations, we conduct a population-based conjoint survey experiment fielded to over 6000 respondents in Brazil, the UK, and the US. Our main findings are three-fold. First, in line with our expectation, we find that citizens have greater support for global climate policies if they are implemented by MSPs rather than by governments or the private sector. Second, we find that support for MSPs in the implementation of climate policies is stronger among citizens who support collaboration between different societal actors. Third, we find that citizens – regardless of their political ideology, attitudes to the environment, and confidence in their government – prefer climate policies implemented by MSPs. In addition to these results, we also find that citizens generally prefer highly ambitious and cost-effective climate policy proposals. We conclude by providing some substantial implications for our understanding of MSPs.