scholarly journals Health research and knowledge translation for achieving the sustainable development goals: tackling the hurdles

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i36-i40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin R Sipido ◽  
Iveta Nagyova

Abstract We are far from reaching the sustainable development goals (SDGs) for health despite a wealth of novel insights in disease mechanisms and possible solutions. Why have we failed in knowledge translation and implementation? Starting from the case of cardiovascular diseases as one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases, we examine barriers and hurdles, and perspectives for future health research. Health has multiple links with other SDGs. To accelerate the progress towards a healthy society, health research needs to take a broader view and become more cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral. As one example, behavioural studies will underpin better prevention and treatment adherence. The next generation workforce in health and research needs an adapted education and training to implement more effective health approaches. As well, only effective dialogue and communication between researchers, practitioners, society and policymakers can lead to translation of evidence into policies, addressing the complexity of socioeconomic factors and commercial interests. Within Europe, health research needs a comprehensive vision and strategy that connects to achieving better health, as one of the interconnected SDGs.

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 1614-1618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce Addo-Atuah ◽  
Batoul Senhaji-Tomza ◽  
Dipan Ray ◽  
Paramita Basu ◽  
Feng-Hua (Ellen) Loh ◽  
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Bakti Budaya ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Cahyaningrum Dewojati

One of the efforts in supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 is noble moraleducation and environmental preservation through learning. In this case, creative writing is seen as an effective learning medium to convey these values. Terefore, the development of environmentally sound creative writing study in the feld of language and Indonesian literature is considered necessary so that this community engagement activity is then implemented in Pondok Pesantren Muqimus Sunnah in Palembang. Te purpose of this community engagement is to improve the creativity of the community in the feld of creative writing that is environmentally sound as an effort to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Te method used in this community engagement is by delivering lectures on creative writing and training in both fction and nonfction. Games are also used as ways to covey the workshop materials. From this training, it seems that madrasah teacher and students are very enthusiastic and more eager to write. In conclusion, creative writing training that is embodied in games, as well as criticism of environmental conditions, is necessary to hone the criticality and creativity of the students and teachers in the world of literacy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Barbara Heinisch

Translation plays an important role in all areas of human activity. Despite its primary role of overcoming language barriers, it is used as an analogy for activities that require transfer, mediation, or negotiation of meaning. Knowledge translation is a concept that links knowledge to action, which is also at the heart of citizen science. Several studies have highlighted the ways in which citizen science can contribute to the definition, monitoring and implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Although these studies emphasized the importance of data contributions for SDG reporting and monitoring purposes, this paper applies the concept of knowledge translation to citizen science for achieving the SDGs based on the conceptual framework provided by translation studies. Knowledge translation, citizen science, and the SDGs have their focus on actions and negotiations in common. Citizen science can, thus, be regarded as a mediator between science and the SDGs or a mediator between the public and policymakers. Exemplified by biocultural diversity, this paper analyzes the application of knowledge translation to the SDGs in and through citizen science. Citizen science guided by the SDGs requires different forms of knowledge ((and) translation) that are usable, accessible, and meaningful.


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