Role Of Community Engagement Research Articles

Reviving Urban Greening in Post-Industrial Landscapes: The Case of Turin

This paper explores the strategies for reviving urban greening in post-industrial landscapes through nature-based solutions (NbSs). The case of Turin was selected to investigate peri-urban farming practices at the old FIAT premises in the Mirafiori Sud area. Starting in the 2010s, the City of Turin launched new urban regeneration projects to transform degraded post-industrial landscapes into creative urban living labs (ULLs) for experimentation. The data were collected by reviewing the literature available from public sources, including project documents (deliverables, public reports, MOOC content, scientific articles, etc.). Interviews and focus groups with policymakers (municipality), volunteers (NGOs), and inhabitants were carried out to gather insights as primary sources. A qualitative thematic analysis was adopted to determine how NbS can be a force for enhancing multi-functionality in post-industrial areas by incorporating ULLs and green tourism as a co-creation model to connect with nature. The results showed that (1) Mirafiori Sud became a remarkable hub for co-creation projects to foster the transformation of brownfields into experimentation sites capable of hosting sustainable and inclusive solutions, (2) regenerative art practices in shared spaces play a crucial role in community engagement, (3) the support for urban agriculture initiatives could improve the ability of cities to provide alternative food (and cultural) networks. In sum, NbSs drive change in urban landscapes and promote green tourism via agricultural production.

Role of Community Engagement in the HoPE Doula Program in New York City

There is a growing maternal and neonatal health crisis in New York City. Rates of pregnancy-related death are eight times higher for Black women and two times higher for Hispanic and Asian women compared with White women.

Antecedents of Engagement within Online Sharing Economy Communities

In this article, the authors’ study focused on the role of community engagement in online sharing economy communities, which have become increasingly popular. Drawing on social psychology insights, a research model was proposed to explore and analyze community engagement as a multidimensional concept that takes on various forms of action in different contexts. The study then examined the factors that influence community engagement, such as community identification and relationship commitment. By surveying 432 users of online sharing communities, the researchers found that their hypotheses were supported, providing insights into the motivations that drive consumers to participate in sharing economy communities. This study is relevant for managers of online sharing communities seeking to understand the factors that encourage user engagement.

The Role of Community Engagement in SME Management: A Qualitative Synthesis

The Role of Community Engagement in SME Management: A Qualitative Synthesis

Abstract PL03-05: Early Engagement Equals Early Detection

Abstract PL03-05: Early Engagement Equals Early Detection

The Role of Community Engagement in Urban Innovation Towards the Co-Creation of Smart Sustainable Cities

One of the most recent topics in smart cities is community engagement which has been generally deliberated in both industrial and academic literature around the approaches and tools employed in urban environment. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to advocate for community engagement as a key driver that supports the acquisition of knowledge and requirements needed for innovation and creativity towards achieving an equitable community for social sustainability. A semi-systematic review method is adopted to analyze 71 sources from Web of Science and Scopus databases. Secondary data from the literature is extracted and synthesized to provide narrative and descriptive analysis. Findings from this study presents a developed model that can support community engagement for urban innovation by specifying factors that influences community engagement for smart sustainable city development. The model enables citizens, policy makers, government, urban planners, academics, and enterprises in urban environment to connect, interact, engage, and co-create innovative services. More importantly findings from this research provides theoretical evidence on administrative and non-administrative stakeholder’s involvement towards co-creation of urban services towards smart sustainable cities. Furthermore, this study provides recommendation on how community engagement perspective involving different stakeholders can help to achieve resilient technological driven city by supporting sustainable development and ultimately actualizing a socially inclusive urban space.

Role of community engagement in soundscape design of rural areas

This paper presents results of questionnaires adapted from ISO 12913-2 distributed among the residents of a rural area, following numerous complaints of noise and other pollution from a recently build waste transfer station in the UK. Based on acoustic measurements, specific sound levels from the industrial site were predicted at each of the respondents' assessment location. Participants included those who lived as close to the site as 200m where the sound from the site was +15dB above background sound level (BGL), and as far as 800m with the sound from site -10dB above BGL. Surprisingly, all the respondents indicated that they could hear sounds from the industrial site to a higher or lower extent, they were all extremely stressed and annoyed by it and they all desired it to be supressed. The outcomes of the study demonstrate that (1) soundscape is a multidisciplinary approach, (2) soundscape assessment in rural areas may vary from those designed for urban areas, and (3) early engagement with local residents when introducing a new industrial sound to the soundscape in a rural area may result in a better chance of approval, particularly for a site with potential economic benefits for the community. This paper also discusses how the soundscape approach, alongside tackling conventional noise problems, may contribute to environmental management and local planning in rural areas, particularly focusing on introducing and managing sounds from industrial sites.

The Role of Community Engagement in Environmental Rehabilitation: The Ibadan Community Experience, South-West Nigeria

The Role of Community Engagement in Environmental Rehabilitation: The Ibadan Community Experience, South-West Nigeria

The winds of change: the role of community engagement and benefit-sharing in wind farm developments

This article reviews the sustainability dilemma raised by the need for increased renewable (low-carbon) energy generation – replacing fossil-based sources – to accommodate the desired climate targets while at the same time enhancing the social acceptance by local communities. A “triple challenge” of climate change, renewable energy production, and the social license are at the center of such a dilemma. Even though a low-carbon or ultimately a net-zero emissions development pattern is hypothetically conceivable – the social acceptance of “social license to build and operate” renewable energy developments (e.g., wind parks) remains a key to successfully achieving the climate targets. The drivers of a social license to operate onshore wind farms are diverse. This paper looks at benefit sharing and meaningful community participation schemes as mechanisms to attain the social license to operate new renewable energy projects. We identified challenges that affect the efficacy of these mechanisms. In the absence of certain conditions, these mechanisms might not achieve the expected social license. The challenges can be grouped into two categories: those under the scope of the regulators or planning authorities; and those related to the developers. The need for and the advantages of community engagement and benefit-sharing initiatives to achieve the social license to operate are illustrated with examples from wind development projects (in the UK and Spain).

Cooperative Extension Builds Community Capacity Through Inclusive Engagement

The Cooperative Extension System, a component of every land-grant university, is well positioned to take a leadership role in community engagement in every state. In Florida, a new program called Community Voices, Informed Choices (CIVIC) builds capacity among county and state faculty from the state’s two land-grant universities to engage community members in the process of resolving contentious issues through democratic governance. CIVIC strengthens partnerships with historically underserved communities, offers programs and activities to promote deliberative discussion, and facilitates interest in moving toward solutions. Case studies from three communities illustrate the CIVIC process and demonstrate how Extension faculty help communities help themselves.

Determining the Role of Community Engagement in the Design of Primary Care Models Addressing Non-communicable Diseases

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major health concern in India and were estimated to account for 63% of all deaths in 2016, and if left unaddressed, they could cost India approximately US$3.55 trillion in economic losses by 2030. The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke (NPCDCS) has identified community engagement to enable behaviour change as a top intervention to manage various NCDs. Community engagement initiatives in India are plagued with multiple issues such as a lack of long-term focus, non-clarity on budgets, ineffective programme planning and the absence of visionary leadership and governance. This article attempts to understand the role of community engagement in providing access to NCD awareness and to support action on prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and compliance, so that the community is empowered to proactively behave in a way to prevent and manage NCDs effectively and hence reduce the incidence of NCDs. The article is based on research study using a mixed-method approach in a five-step manner, which included secondary and primary research. After scanning 200 initiatives across the spectrum of community engagement globally, 20 were shortlisted and detailed case studies of the initiatives were analysed and presented. In addition, primary research was pursued to propose recommendations for community engagement across the areas of visioning and planning, leadership and governance, and community involvement. Some guiding principles were recommended to create an environment of shared leadership and collaboration for community engagement, consequently creating greater positive influence on NCD management within the community.

Achieving Health Goals in India: The Role of Community Engagement and Communication

India is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set up by United Nations. Community engagement (CE) and communicating health is the key aspect for achieving the desired results. Goal setting for health sector in India has long history. This systematic review aims to examine the evidence on community engagement and communication from studies that report on program outcomes in India. To our knowledge, there are limited reviews available that examine outcomes of CE in achieving health goals. This review seeks to fill this knowledge gap. We describe role of CE and communication in achieving the SDG health goals in India. The lessons learned this review may be useful in any developing country setting and may be utilized for planning and implementation for achieving the SDG by 2030. As methodology a systematic and realistic review of literature and Meta analysis is involved in this review paper. The review of literature includes program reports, documents, guidelines, research papers. Nationwide public health strategy, process of developing public health structures and achievements helping in improving status of health in India. Increasing capacity of the health care system, availability of trained human resources, efforts to improve the health care expenditure, and positive changes in demographic indicators shows that India is moving in right direction towards achieving SDGs. Based on various research and findings it has been derived that Engaging Community and adopting strategic path of communication can help in achieving the goals of SDG particularly in health sector in India.

The Significance Role of Community Engagement and Soft Power in Countering Boko Haram in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Boko Haram group in the Nigerian and Lake Chad Basin has gained immense sympathy in the region, appearing to mount political challenges against corruption and social and economic inequalities. Security experts did not anticipate that the group would become violent based on its past actions. However, researchers recently have revealed that the group has had transnational connections to other terrorist groups, such as Al-Shabaab in the Horn of Africa, and Al Qaeda, which have influenced its propensity for violence. This research attempts to understand Boko Haram by examining data supplied by research, documents, and reports from numerous groups. The method implemented here entails a historical approach, including observation, a way by which the historian aims to determine the soundness of observational reports conducted by previous investigators. This research utilizes a historical methodology that requires exploring, documenting, evaluating, and interpreting past occurrences to discover indications that aid in understanding historical and present activities and to a significant but limited extent for projecting the future. This study examines the origin of Boko Haram and speculates as to its future by concentrating on why the group primarily thrives in some parts of Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. It also looks at responses to security challenges from American, Nigerian, and neighboring governments. Additionally, it looks at the use of community engagement and soft power as a possible means to mitigate violence in the region. Finally, the document identifies implications for the group's continued existence and stability in the area based on data analysis. This research also offers policy recommendations for the United States, Nigeria, and the surrounding countries that could minimize the threats of Boko Haram.

Social Connections: Transformative Experiences Amid Disruptive Times

Today many older adults are experiencing intensified social isolation and loneliness as they attempt to “stay safe at home.” The notion, is a stark contrast from our understanding of the importance of social connections on health and well-being. This session highlights: first hand experiences caring for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications of social isolation on the health of older adults. The speaker will offer perspectives for ESPO members on the role of community engagement in orienting research agendas, both now (amid the pandemic) and into the future.

Moderating and mediating role of local government in the community engagement strategy of a renewable energy company in South Africa

Adopting a qualitative case study approach of a renewable energy company in South Africa, the research investigated community engagement within the tripartite relationship of a wind farm, the communities, and the local government. It was found that local government played a moderating role in the community engagement efforts of the wind farm which had to comply with certain engagement protocols determined by local government. Local government also played a mediating role in corporate community engagement, as the wind farm developed their engagement strategy in alignment with local government’s policies and acted as a ‘dot-connector’ between local government and communities. The wind farm played a reciprocal mediating role on local government’s own engagement with their communities in the face of local government’s inefficiencies and complemented service delivery outcomes. The wind farm’s engagement strategy thus enabled local development which was appreciated by communities and local government.

Higher Education for Development: The Role of University Towns in China

China’s expansion in higher education has also given rise to developing university towns in sub-cities to deal with increasing enrollments and contribute to broader socio-economic development. Taking Xiasha University Town in Hangzhou as a case study, this paper adopts a tripartite framework of teaching, research, and service to investigate the role of university towns in human capital and skills development, regional innovation, and social and community services. This paper is the first to systematically evaluate Hangzhou’s largest university town after more than two decades since its development; it also provides a more nuanced and contextual approach to university town developments similar to others in China or broader learning region integrations globally. Documentary research and interviews from relevant stakeholders were utilized to collect data. This study presents the three dimensions contextualized within Xiasha and points to issues that can further improve such through a more efficient resource-sharing scheme, a focused discipline orientation, more significant investments in research and development, and a more active role in community engagement.

The Role of Community Engagement in Higher Education: Convergence Relating to Knowledge Growth- a Practical Model and Guidelines

As attention to community engagement nurtures and it is important that instructors, students, and community associatescomprehend how it is conceptualized. This paper representsresults from a qualitative review with academics and community engagement superintendents nationwide with esteem to how they conceptualize community service.This article reiterates the definition and thoughtfulnessof communityservice as one of the crucialareas of Higher Education Establishments in Ethiopia.Itsseizures the significance of a proper methodologyin the direction of community serviceand contributes about a applied method through the multifacetedinteraction between academic societies and communities. The present study will launch a healthierawareness of the community, its traditions, and its cultural programs as anall-inclusive platform for consideratelocalsocieties. Theproposed recommendationsmay facilitate community engagement architects to prepare andimplement community servicesschemes effectively.

Role of community engagement in maternal health in rural Pakistan: Findings from the CLIP randomized trial.

BackgroundCommunity-based strategies to promote maternal health can help raise awareness of pregnancy danger signs and preparations for emergencies. The objective of this study was to assess change in birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) and pregnant women’s knowledge about pre-eclampsia as part of community engagement (CE) activities in rural Pakistan during the Community Level Interventions for Pre-eclampsia (CLIP) Trial.MethodsThe CLIP Trial was a cluster randomized controlled trial that aimed to reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality using CE strategies alongside mobile health-supported care by community health care providers. CE activities engaged pregnant women at their homes and male stakeholders through village meetings in Hyderabad and Matiari in Sindh, Pakistan. These sessions covered pregnancy complications, particularly pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, BPCR and details of the CLIP intervention package. BPCR was assessed using questions related to transport arrangement, permission for care, emergency funds, and choice of facility birth attendant for delivery during quarterly household surveys. Outcomes were assessed via multilevel logistic regression with adjustment for relevant confounders with effects summarized as odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals.ResultsThere were 15 137 home-based CE sessions with pregnant women and families (n = 46 614) and 695 village meetings with male stakeholders (n = 7784) over two years. The composite outcomes for BPCR and pre-eclampsia knowledge did not differ significantly between trial arms. However, CE activities were associated with improved pre-eclampsia knowledge in some areas. Specifically, pregnant women in the intervention clusters were twice as likely to know that seizures could be a complication of pregnancy (odds ratio (OR) = 2.17, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.11, 4.23) and 2.5 times more likely to know that high blood pressure is potentially life-threatening during pregnancy (OR = 2.52, 95% CI = 1.31, 4.83) vs control clusters.ConclusionsThe findings suggested that a CE strategy for male and female community stakeholders increased some measures of knowledge regarding complications of pre-eclampsia in low-resource settings. However, the effect of this intervention on long-term health outcomes needs further study.Trial registrationClinical Trials.gov – INCT01911494.

Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Community Engagement within the Democratic Process

This invited essay to the special issue, Intersections of Artificial Intelligence and Community Well-being, discusses the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for community decision-making with the aim to improve public debate leading to better outcomes in terms of community well-being. This AI-supported approach would also allow for greater citizen participation in community decision-making regarding the main decisions impacting well-being of communities by making fact-based public debate more accessible to the lay public.

The role of community engagement in addressing bystander risks in research: The case of a Zika virus controlled human infection study.

There is limited guidance on how to assess the ethical acceptability of research risks that extend beyond research participants to third parties (or "research bystanders"). Community or stakeholder engagement has been proposed as one way to address potential harms to community members, including bystanders. Despite widespread agreement on the importance of community engagement in biomedical research, this umbrella term includes many different goals and approaches, agreement on which is ethically required or recommended for a particular context. We analyse the case of a potential Zika virus human challenge trial to assess whether and how community engagement can help promote the ethical acceptability of research posing risks to bystanders. We conclude that, in addition to having intrinsic value, community engagement can improve the identification of bystander risks, effective approaches to minimizing them, and transparency about bystander risks for host communities.