scholarly journals Complex dynamics in psychosocial work with unaccompanied minor refugees with uncertain future prospects: A case study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora Hettich ◽  
Patrick Meurs
Keyword(s):  
Complex Dynamics ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Unaccompanied Minor Refugees ◽  
Uncertain Future ◽  
Minor Refugees

Wounded Because of Religion: Identifying the Components of Gender-Specific Religious Persecution of Christians

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-141
Author(s):  
Helene Fisher ◽  
Elizabeth Lane Miller ◽  
Christof Sauer
Keyword(s):  
Central African Republic ◽  
Complex Dynamics ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Christian Women ◽  
Religious Persecution ◽  
The World ◽  
Gender Specific ◽  
The Church ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Emerging understanding of gender-specific religious persecution in some of the world’s most difficult countries for Christians offers timely insight into complex dynamics in which the church and missions have too often been unwittingly complicit due to limited visibility of the components contributing to these wounds. Fresh research into these deeply wounding global phenomena stands as both a warning and a pointer towards an avenue for effective ministrations by churches and Christian ministries that are working in the most severely affected areas of the world. Drawing on the latest trends identified by World Watch Research, outcomes of the Consultation for Christian Women under Pressure for their Faith, a contemporary case study from Central African Republic, and a biblical narrative, we will explore practical opportunities for a holistic approach to bring preparedness, healing, and restoration for communities under severe pressure for their Christian faith.

scholarly journals The Ambivalent Potentials of Social Media Use by Unaccompanied Minor Refugees

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 205630511876443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Kutscher ◽  
Lisa-Marie Kreß
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Professional Support ◽  
Ethical Reflection ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Unaccompanied Minor Refugees ◽  
Minor Refugees ◽  
Transnational Social Networks

In 2015, an unprecedented number of unaccompanied minor refugees came to Europe. To verify reports in mass media as well as professionals’ and volunteers’ impressions regarding the importance of digital media, this empirical study was conducted in the summer of 2015 in cooperation with the “Children’s Charity of Germany” (Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk e.V.). The study focused on the question of how unaccompanied minor refugees use digital (social and mobile) media in the context of their forced migration to Germany. It explored how they use these media to stay in contact with family and friends in their country of origin and beyond, to establish new relationships, to orientate themselves in the receiving country, and to search for (professional) support. Thus, the role of digital media in maintaining transnational social networks and enabling participation in a receiving society is investigated. This article presents key findings and their theoretical implications as well as a methodological and ethical reflection on this research.

Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Women in Health Organizations Engaging in Digital Economy-Driven Innovations

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-31
Author(s):  
Darrell Norman Burrell ◽  
Stephanie Johanna Barrett ◽  
Eugene J. M. Lewis ◽  
Maurice Dawson ◽  
Karen Bovell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Development ◽  
Complex Dynamics ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Letting Go

The digital economy is creating significant innovations in healthcare. Thriving in this new digital era requires all kinds of healthcare organizations to shift their cultural and organizational mindsets to be more adaptive. The new adaptability means letting go of outdated business cultures and processes, especially those that not inclusive and respectful of women and their professional contributions. This case study reflects an IT healthcare organization in which several senior managers inappropriately harassed female workers at work and online through their social media accounts. The study explored the complex dynamics of management consulting organizational development intervention using an applied research approach. The results concluded a significant need for organizational change in technical healthcare organizations as healthcare goes through a significant digital transformation as a result of a growing digital economy.

Current Adaptations and Future Prospects of Himalayan Farming

2017 ◽  
pp. 296-346
Author(s):  
Tor H. Aase ◽  
Nina B. Holmelin ◽  
Bob van Oort ◽  
Nand Kishor Agrawal ◽  
Sarah Nischalke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Capacity ◽  
Future Climate ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Policy Options ◽  
Policy Management ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Production Conditions

Chapter 10 applies the two methods of comparative case study and cumulative case study to address the three main research questions raised in the introduction. Present adaptations are seen in relation to projected future climate changes and in relation to uncertain production conditions in general. Drivers of change and adaptive capacity are identified, and, lastly, a list of policy options that can enhance adaptive capacity are related to levels of policy management.

scholarly journals Optimal Design of a Forest-Based Biomass Supply Chain Based on the Decision maker’s Viewpoint Towards Risk

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 509-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaghaygh Akhtari ◽  
Taraneh Sowlati ◽  
Verena C Griess
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Decision Maker ◽  
Decision Rules ◽  
Energy Prices ◽  
Biomass Supply ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Future Events ◽  
Uncertain Future ◽  
Biomass Availability

Abstract Economic viability is one of the main considerations in bioenergy and biofuel projects and is impacted by uncertainty in biomass availability, cost, and quality, and bioenergy and biofuel demand and prices. One important aspect of decisionmaking under uncertainty is the viewpoint of the decision maker towards risk, which is overlooked in the biomass supply chain management literature. In this paper, we address this gap by evaluating alternative supply chain designs taking into account uncertain future conditions resulting from changes in biomass availability and cost, and bioproduct and energy prices. Three decision rules, maximax, minimax regret, and maximin, representing, respectively, optimistic, opportunistic, and pessimistic perspectives, are used for evaluation. It is assumed that the decision maker has knowledge about the potential future events, but the likelihood of their occurrence is unknown. According to the results of the case study, investment in bioenergy and biofuel conversion facilities was recommended based on optimistic and opportunistic viewpoints. Production of both bienergy and biofuels would not be profitable under pessimistic conditions. Therefore, investment in only bienergy facilities was prescribed under pessimistic conditions.

scholarly journals Introducing an innovation promotion model for construction projects

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Fernando ◽  
Kriengsak Panuwatwanich ◽  
David Thorpe
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Complex Dynamics ◽  
Relationship Enhancement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Project Outcomes ◽  
First Time ◽  
Comprehensive Study

PurposeThis study aims to investigate and model the complex dynamics of innovation enablers in construction projects aiming to develop a framework identifying actions for clients to promote innovation.Design/methodology/approachThrough a comprehensive literature review, a conceptual model was previously derived to explain the client-driven enablers in promoting innovation. This was tested using the data from 131 Australian construction projects. Statistical analysis was conducted on the data using factor analysis and correlation analysis to test the model, which was validated using the case study approach. The testing and validating aspects are explained in this paper.FindingsThe constructs of the recommended model are idea harnessing, relationship enhancement, incentivization and project team fitness.Research limitations/implicationsThe difficulty of analyzing the complex dynamics happening within projects in relation to innovation has been a barrier to progress research in this area. The introduction of this model would pave the way for researchers to explore this area with ease.Originality/valueAs revealed in the detailed literature review undertaken, this is the first time that a comprehensive study has been conducted to identify client-led innovation enablers for construction projects. The results would benefit industry practitioners to achieve enhanced project outcomes in construction projects through innovation.

Current status and future prospects of renewable energy: A case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (21) ◽  
pp. 2698-2703 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Balakrishnan ◽  
M. S. Shabbir ◽  
A. F. Siddiqi ◽  
X. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Prospects

scholarly journals A systematic review of risk and protective factors of mental health in unaccompanied minor refugees

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar Höhne ◽  
Anna Swantje van der Meer ◽  
Inge Kamp-Becker ◽  
Hanna Christiansen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Qualitative Synthesis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unaccompanied Minor Refugees ◽  
Minor Refugees

Abstract In recent years, there has been a rising interest in the mental health of unaccompanied minor refugees (UMR), who are a high-risk group for mental disorders. Especially the investigation of predictive factors of the mental health of young refugees has received increasing attention. However, there has been no review on this current issue for the specific group of UMR so far. We aimed to summarize and evaluate the existing findings of specific risk and protective factors to identify the most verified influences on the mental health of UMR. Therefore, we conducted a systematic literature search. Study designs were limited to quantitative cross-sectional and longitudinal designs. Eight databases were searched in four different languages and article reference lists of relevant papers were screened. 27 studies were included (N = 4753). Qualitative synthesis revealed the number of stressful life events to be the most evaluated and verified risk factor for mental health of UMR. A stable environment and social support, on the other hand, can protect UMR from developing poor mental health. Besides that, several other influencing factors could be pointed out, such as type of accommodation, family contact, gender and cultural competences. Because of the large heterogeneity of outcome measures, quantitative synthesis was not possible. This review helps to improve our understanding of determinants of UMRs mental health and thus to provide more targeted treatment. Furthermore, it provides information on how to prevent the development of mental health problems by specifying factors that can be modified by different health and immigration sectors in advance. Further research is needed focusing on the interaction between the various predictive factors.

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