Psychometric evaluation of a short observational tool for small-scale research projects in dementia

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Smallwood ◽  
Elizabeth Irvine ◽  
Fiona Coulter ◽  
Hazel Connery
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Observational Tool

Researching Alternative Cash Crops for Small Scale Farmers in Southern Ohio

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 530a-530
Author(s):  
Brad Bergefurd ◽  
Gary Gao
Keyword(s):  
Applied Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Cash Crops ◽  
Grant Program ◽  
Culinary Herbs ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

Speciality crops are great alternative cash crops for small scale farmers. Small scale farmers are constantly searching for viable economic crops to grow. We have been conducting applied research on the production and marketing of culinary herbs, oriental vegetables, colored peppers, and muskmelons to name a few. These crops show excellent potential for southern Ohio. Field demonstration, seminars, and surveys were used to gather and disseminate information on these speciality crops. More than 230 people attended our seminars on alternative cash crops. More than 150 people attended our field days. In addition, we had identified many chefs that are willing to purchase from local speciality crop growers. It will be a win-win situation for both chefs and growers. Growers will be able to maximize their profitability while chefs will receive fresh and unique produce. As a result of our research, we were able to show small scale growers what they can grow successfully and how they can market their crops for most profit. These applied research projects received a combined funding of $10000.00 from OSU Extension-Innovative Grant program. These projects are a great way to establish credibility among clients. We would also like to demonstrate how other extension agents can help their clients. A lecture utilizing slides and overhead transparencies will be the format of the seminar.

Introducing Language and Society

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney H. Jones ◽  
Christiana Themistocleous
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Real World ◽  
Political Conflict ◽  
Gender And Sexuality ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Online Access ◽  
Video And Audio ◽  
Audio Files

This accessible and entertaining textbook introduces students to both traditional and more contemporary approaches to sociolinguistics in a real-world context, addressing current social problems that students are likely to care about, such as racism, inequality, political conflict, belonging, and issues around gender and sexuality. Each chapter includes exercises, case studies and ideas for small-scale research projects, encouraging students to think critically about the different theories and approaches to language and society, and to interrogate their own beliefs about language and communication. The book gives students a grounding in the traditional concepts and techniques upon which sociolinguistics is built, while also introducing new developments from the last decade, such as translanguaging, multimodality, superdiversity, linguistic landscapes and language and digital media. Students will also have online access to more detailed examples, links to video and audio files, and more challenging exercises to strengthen their skills and confidence as sociolinguists.

scholarly journals Towards systematic planning of small-scale hydrological intervention-based research

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 9489-9569
Author(s):  
K. E. R. Pramana ◽  
M. W. Ertsen ◽  
N. C. van de Giesen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Human Agency ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Human Actions ◽  
Systematic Planning ◽  
Hydrological Intervention

Abstract. Many small-scale water development initiatives are accompanied by hydrological research to study either the shape of the intervention or its impacts. Humans influence both, and thus one needs to take human agency into account. This paper focuses on the effects of human actions in the intervention and its associated hydrological research, as these effects have not yet been discussed explicitly in a systematic way. In this paper, we propose a systematic planning, based on evaluating three hydrological research projects in small-scale water intervention projects in Vietnam, Kenya, and Indonesia. The main purpose of the three projects was to understand the functioning of interventions in their hydrological contexts. Aiming for better decision-making on hydrological research in small-scale water intervention projects, we propose two analysis steps: (1) being prepared for surprises and (2) cost-benefit analysis. By performing the two analyses continuously throughout a small-scale hydrological intervention based project, effective hydrological research can be achieved.

scholarly journals Transition or Translation?: Thinking Through Media and Cultural Studies Students’ Experiences after Graduation

1970 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Studies ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Educational Transitions ◽  
University System ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Uk

This article uses Kevin Robins and Frank Webster’s notion of ‘instrumental progressivism’ as a way of understanding the tensions between discipline-based academic staff and educational policy makers and developers within universities.  Robins and Webster argue that contemporary educational orthodoxies bring together two disparate philosophies: progressive understandings of education as student-centred and lifelong and the view that higher education should serve the economy.  While these writers see instrumental progressivism as a symptom of an ailing university system, this article argues that cultural studies as an interdiscipline with historical ties to progressivism cannot entirely step aside from the logic of these reforms.  The article interrogates Robins and Webster’s argument drawing on two small-scale qualitative research projects which traced the experiences of graduates from media and cultural studies programs, one in the UK and one in Australia.  While there are formidable political problems with progressivism and real challenges in smoothing educational transitions, the article argues that cultural studies programs can help students translate the categories, research questions, and disciplinary concentrations of their field into the languages and taxonomies of the work place.

Mapping Concepts with Fisherfolk

2010 ◽  
pp. 301-315
Author(s):  
Denis Hellebrandt
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Complex Systems ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Conceptual Background ◽  
Accessible Format

This chapter aims to show how concept mapping is a technique which is capable of representing complex systems in an accessible format and offers excellent opportunities for collaboration and meaningful learning. Effective communication is at the foundation of collaborative learning and concept mapping is expressly used in this research to facilitate the dialogue between participants and researcher. The chapter starts out by situating the reader by way of a conceptual background about complex systems, followed by the basis for the application of concept mapping in this project and the specific research context - a case study of small-scale fisheries in southern Brazil. Then, an account of the use of concept mapping during the fieldwork is given, with an assessment of the technique. The chapter ends with a reflection on the experience gained so far and comments on the application of collaborative learning in similar research projects.

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