scholarly journals Hydrogen embrittlement: future directions—discussion

2017 ◽  
Vol 375 (2098) ◽  
pp. 20170029 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Lambert ◽  
Y.-S. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Hydrogen Embrittlement ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Final Session ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Discussion Panel

The final session of the meeting consisted of a discussion panel to propose future directions for research in the field of hydrogen embrittlement and the potential impact of this research on public policy. This article is part of the themed issue ‘The challenges of hydrogen and metals’.

Diversity and Group Creativity

2019 ◽  
pp. 32-49
Author(s):  
Paul B. Paulus ◽  
Karen I. van der Zee ◽  
Jared B. Kenworthy
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Group Creativity ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Elaboration Model ◽  
State Of The Science

It is often presumed that diversity of group members will enhance group creativity. However, the evidence for this has been mixed. This chapter summarizes the state of the science in this area and provides an integrative framework based on the categorization elaboration model of van Knippenberg and colleagues. It focuses on the factors that influence the expression of diverse perspectives, attention to such expressions, the elaboration of the shared ideas, and how these lead to creative outcomes. It evaluates the importance of identity factors in this process and discusses the potential impact on both divergent and convergent creativity. It notes some of the gaps in the literature and suggests future directions.

The Internet and public policy: Future directions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Margetts ◽  
Vili Lehdonvirta ◽  
Sandra González‐Bailón ◽  
Jonathon Hutchinson ◽  
Jonathan Bright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Future Directions

scholarly journals Applications of Robotics, AI, and Digital Technologies During COVID-19: A Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Zhuo Zhao ◽  
Yangmyung Ma ◽  
Adeel Mushtaq ◽  
Abdul M. Azam Rajper ◽  
Mahmoud Shehab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Rapid Diagnosis ◽  
Quick Response ◽  
Virus Spread ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Public Areas ◽  
Potential Impact

Abstract Many countries have enacted a quick response to the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing existing technologies. For example, robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital technology have been deployed in hospitals and public areas for maintaining social distancing, reducing person-to-person contact, enabling rapid diagnosis, tracking virus spread, and providing sanitation. In this paper, 163 news articles and scientific reports on COVID-19-related technology adoption were screened, shortlisted, categorized by application scenario, and reviewed for functionality. Technologies related to robots, artificial intelligence, and digital technology were selected from the pool of candidates, yielding a total of 50 applications for review. Each case was analyzed for its engineering characteristics and potential impact on the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, challenges and future directions regarding the response to this pandemic and future pandemics were summarized and discussed.

Is Marriage Counseling Perceived as Scientific? Examining the Views of U.S. Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-246
Author(s):  
Lisa F. Platt ◽  
Christopher P. Scheitle
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
General Public ◽  
General Social Survey ◽  
Marriage Counseling ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Social Survey ◽  
Utilization Of Services ◽  
Demographic Groups ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Public Policy Decisions

Whether marriage counseling is perceived by the general public to be scientific or not has a number of implications for utilization of services, treatment outcomes, and public policy decisions. The current study used a nationally representative sample ( N = 1,026) from the 2012 General Social Survey to examine two research questions. First, how scientific is marriage counseling viewed by the general public? Second, what demographic variables predict how scientific marriage counseling is perceived by the general public? The analyses indicate that marriage counseling is generally not viewed as scientific, with only 7% rating it as “very scientific” and 40% rating it as “not scientific at all.” These ratings are similar to those given for salesmanship and financial counseling. This opinion was consistent across all demographic groups measured with the notable exception of those individuals who attend religious services more frequently, who were more likely to rate marriage counseling as scientific. There was also a finding indicating the possibility of those who are currently married but previously divorced rate marriage counseling as more scientific than those who are currently married and never divorced. The implications for the field of marriage counseling in regard to health promotion, public policy, and client utilization are discussed. Future directions, including more in-depth inquiry about these opinions, are also presented.

scholarly journals Governance, Regulations, Trade Openness and FDI Inflows: Empirical Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwan Ahmad Alshammari ◽  
Mosab Amjad Hammoudeh ◽  
Milos Pavlovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
International Business ◽  
Trade Openness ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Governance Effectiveness ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Control Of Corruption

Governance effectiveness and regulation quality have been drawing the attention in the international business arena, yet, there has not been a consensus findings regarding its potential impact on the FDI inflows. In this paper, we examine the possible links between the governments’ effectiveness and their regulation quality and the amount of FDI inflows using the existing literature and theories in the economic and international business fields. We find that regulation quality, control of corruption, and trade openness have mixed results, suggesting that further exploration is needed in this field. Results are explained and future directions are suggested based upon the empirical findings.

Advancing the Study of Comparative Public Policy

2019 ◽  
pp. 391-398
Author(s):  
Frank R. Baumgartner ◽  
Christian Breunig ◽  
Emiliano Grossman
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Political Behavior ◽  
Comparative Public Policy ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
The Many ◽  
Media Data

The concluding chapter emphasizes several central points and contributions of the book. It first provides a summary of the extent of the emerging infrastructure that the Comparative Agendas Project (CAP) has developed. It shows the many possibilities provided by this infrastructure, as illustrated by the comparative chapters in the volume. The chapter goes to discuss the achievements in terms of data collection and comparability. Finally, the chapter explores possible future directions of research for the CAP and, beyond, the field of comparative public policy. In particular, it could positively contribute to the study of the consequence of differences in bureaucratic structures. Similarly, the inclusion of media data has opened up new possibilities that have only just started to be explored. Finally, the study of “responsiveness” and its consequences for political behavior could also benefit from crossing, say, survey data with CAP data.

scholarly journals The Roles of Music in Effecting Change: Considerations about Public Policy

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 205920432093722
Author(s):  
Elaine C. King
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Digital Culture ◽  
The Political ◽  
Political Environment ◽  
Final Session ◽  
Managing Change ◽  
University Of Cambridge ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The University

The aim of this article is to consider questions, issues, and debates about music in public policy, a topic that featured in the final session of the Musics, Selves and Societies workshop at the University of Cambridge in June 2018. The first part of this article provides a backdrop by defining key terminology and describing the political environment in relation to music, specifically in the UK. It deciphers the scope of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) alongside public, professional, and charitable bodies as well as learned societies. The second part highlights three main areas of focus that were identified in the final session of the workshop: considerations about the value of music; considerations about the meaning of music; and considerations about policy-making. Each of these areas are discussed in turn before final remarks are put forward about steps for managing change.

scholarly journals The (potential) impact of Brexit on UK SMEs: regional evidence and public policy implications

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 761-770 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross Brown ◽  
Jose Liñares-Zegarra ◽  
John O. S. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Potential Impact

scholarly journals eMBeDding for impact and scale in developing contexts

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-262
Author(s):  
VARUN GAURI
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Behavioral Science ◽  
Development Organizations ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Development Unit ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Rich Countries

AbstractWhile behavioral public policy remains underutilized in rich countries relative to its potential impact, the required infrastructure for diagnosing behavioral bottlenecks and the autonomy to act on those diagnoses are even less common in developing countries. At the World Bank, the Mind, Behavior, and Development Unit (eMBeD) aims to promote the systematic use of behaviorally informed tools in development policies and projects, institutionalize the use of behavioral science in development organizations and governments, provide evidence on scaled and sustainable behavioral solutions, and generate more and better behavioral data. By focusing on thorough diagnosis and ongoing adaptation, we aim to create impactful, behaviorally informed interventions in complex, resource-constrained settings. While Sanders, Snijders and Hallsworth (2018) raise valuable points about the implications for impactful behavioral public policy, for those working in developing countries, issues of replication and scale come with unique contextual challenges.

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