Digital governance in Mongolia and Taiwan: A gender perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-210
Author(s):  
Battulga Buyannemekh ◽  
Tzuhao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Country Report ◽  
Gender Perspective ◽  
Digital Governance ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Official Sources ◽  
Gender Lens

The objective of this country report is to apply a gender lens to examine the development of digital governance in two democratic countries in the Asia-Pacific: Mongolia and Taiwan. By studying various contextual factors and presenting interpretations associated with gender and the process of digital transformation in these two countries, this research underscores the gender-based differences in ICT usage based on the available data from governmental and other official sources. The paper concludes with possible e-government practices that can help mitigate digital gender divide and transition to gender-sensitive, evidence-based policymaking that serves both genders.

scholarly journals Assessing Community Disaster Resilience in Flood-Prone Areas of Bangladesh: From a Gender Lens

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Musabber Ali Chisty ◽  
Md. Mostafizur Rahman ◽  
Nesar Ahmed Khan ◽  
Syeda Erena Alam Dola
Keyword(s):  
Data Representation ◽  
Concept Development ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Gender Perspective ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Gender Lens ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Community Disaster Resilience

The main purpose of this study was to assess the level of community flood resilience with a special focus on gender. A gender perspective ensures the representation of diversified voices in the study. From concept development to data representation, all the steps were completed ensuring gender-based inclusion. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used to conduct the study. A total of 402 responses were analyzed as the sample. A linear structured questionnaire was developed by using a five-point Likert scale to collect quantitative data. As part of the qualitative tool, in-depth observation was used in the study. The study found that female members of the community lag in terms of disaster resilience comparing to their male counterparts. The scores in different components of resilience assessment framework indicate that there are gaps in terms of level of resilience from the gender perspective. The same disaster can create a disproportionate level of impact on women and men due to an unequal level of resilience. The study indicates that assessing community disaster resilience and introducing resilience enhancement interventions should focus on a gender-based approach.

Digital transformation: “jobocolypse” or empowerment?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Hizir
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industry Research ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of digital transformation on jobs and to assess whether or not the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution will lead to mass redundancies. The piece also looks at the role human resources (HR) departments will have to play in the implementation of, and response to, digital transformation within the workplace. Design/methodology/approach This paper combines research based on media articles, a parliamentary report and wider digital transformation industry research. The author looks to explain what digital transformation is, deconstruct misconceptions around digital transformation, assess the true evidence-based impact of digital transformation on jobs and advise HR departments on the impact of digital transformation within the workplace. Findings This piece finds that there remains a considerable degree of misunderstanding and many misconceptions around digital transformation and that while digital transformation will lead to the loss of some jobs, it will also lead to the change of existing ones and creation of new ones. Furthermore, this piece finds that HR departments will play a crucial role in the implementation of digital transformation, but that they too will need to pivot and adjust to new workplace realities as a result. Originality/value Many HR departments face confusion and misconceptions around the impact of digital transformation on the workforce, and there also remains concern among many employers that technology will replace their jobs. This piece seeks to dispel the myths and paint a clearer picture to both HR departments and employees around the impact of digital transformation.

scholarly journals Using implementation science to mitigate worsening health inequities in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tyler A. Jacobson ◽  
Lauren E. Smith ◽  
Lisa R. Hirschhorn ◽  
Mark D. Huffman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Implementation Research ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Health Inequities ◽  
The United States ◽  
Audit And Feedback ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Social Distancing

Abstract With the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) enduring in the United States, effectively and equitably implementing testing, tracing, and self-isolation as key prevention and detection strategies remain critical to safely re-opening communities. As testing and tracing capacities increase, frameworks are needed to inform design and delivery to ensure their effective implementation and equitable distribution, and to strengthen community engagement in slowing and eventually stopping Covid-19 transmission. In this commentary, we highlight opportunities for integrating implementation research into planned and employed strategies in the United States to accelerate reach and effectiveness of interventions to more safely relax social distancing policies and open economies, schools, and other institutions. Implementation strategies, such as adapting evidence-based interventions based on contextual factors, promoting community engagement, and providing data audit and feedback on implementation outcomes, can support the translation of policies on testing, tracing, social distancing, and public mask use into reality. These data can demonstrate how interventions are put into practice and where adaptation in policy or practice is needed to respond to the needs of specific communities and socially vulnerable populations. Incorporating implementation research into Covid-19 policy design and translation into practice is urgently needed to mitigate the worsening health inequities in the pandemic toll and response. Applying rigorous implementation research frameworks and evaluation systems to the implementation of evidence-based interventions which are adapted to contextual factors can promote effective and equitable pandemic response and accelerate learning both among local stakeholders as well as between states to further inform their varied experiences and responses to the pandemic.

One group analysis and many. Response to Farhad Dalal’s ‘One group analysis or many?’

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 334-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hermann Staats
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Concept ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Conceptual Frame

Responding to Farhad Dalal’s question ‘one group analysis or many?’ the author looks at contextual factors of working with groups, claiming that group therapists are different in different groups and adjusting to setting variables. He describes aspects of the ‘Goettingen Model of Group Psychotherapy’. This model offers variability in conducting groups within one theoretical concept. Different scientific approaches are integrated in order to adjust to different patients and settings. Many aspects (e.g. a marked intersubjective approach and working with an ‘responsive’ mode (‘antwortender modus’) are close to Dalal’s thinking. In contrast to Dalal, however, empirical evidence and evidence based therapies are seen as valuable parts of group psychotherapies and group analysis. Within this conceptual frame, working in and with groups is both—one group analysis and many.

scholarly journals Acute decompensated heart failure in a non cardiology tertiary referral centre, Sarawak General Hospital (SGH-HF)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hwei Sung Ling ◽  
Bui Khiong Chung ◽  
Pin Fen Chua ◽  
Kai Xin Gan ◽  
Wai Leng Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Readmission Rate ◽  
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure ◽  
Decompensated Heart Failure ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Socioeconomic Background ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Support

Abstract Background Data on clinical characteristics of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) in Malaysia especially in East Malaysia is lacking. Methods This is a prospective observational study in Sarawak General Hospital, Medical Department, from October 2017 to September 2018. Patients with primary admission diagnosis of ADHF were recruited and followed up for 90 days. Data on patient’s characteristics, precipitating factors, medications and short-term clinical outcomes were recorded. Results Majority of the patients were classified in lower socioeconomic group and the mean age was 59 years old. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidaemia were the common underlying comorbidities. Heart failure with ischemic aetiology was the commonest ADHF admission precipitating factor. 48.6% of patients were having preserved ejection fraction HF and the median NT-ProBNP level was 4230 pg/mL. Prescription rate of the evidence-based heart failure medication was low. The in-patient mortality and the average length of hospital stay were 7.5% and 5 days respectively. 43% of patients required either ICU care or advanced cardiopulmonary support. The 30-day, 90-day mortality and readmission rate were 13.1%, 11.2%, 16.8% and 14% respectively. Conclusion Comparing with the HF data from West and Asia Pacific, the short-term mortality and readmission rate were high among the ADHF patients in our study cohort. Maladaptation to evidence-based HF prescription and the higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in younger patients were among the possible issues to be addressed to improve the HF outcome in regions with similar socioeconomic background.

scholarly journals Evidence-Based Decision on Medical Technologies in Asia Pacific: Experiences from India, Malaysia, Philippines, and Pakistan

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. S18-S25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urmila Thatte ◽  
Samsinah Hussain ◽  
Madeleine de Rosas-Valera ◽  
Muhammad Ashar Malik
Keyword(s):  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Medical Technologies

Balancing “Fidelity” and Community Context in the Adaptation of Asthma Evidence-Based Interventions in the “Real World”

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (6_suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 63S-72S ◽  
Author(s):  
Marielena Lara ◽  
Tyra Bryant-Stephens ◽  
Maureen Damitz ◽  
Sally Findley ◽  
Jesús González Gavillán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Childhood Asthma ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Community Context ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Asthma Outcomes

The Merck Childhood Asthma Network (MCAN) initiative selected five sites (New York City, Puerto Rico, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia) to engage in translational research to adapt evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to improve childhood asthma outcomes. The authors summarize the sites’ experience by describing criteria defining the fidelity of translation, community contextual factors serving as barriers or enablers to fidelity, types of adaptation conducted, and strategies used to balance contextual factors and fidelity in developing a “best fit” for EBIs in the community. A conceptual model captures important structural and process-related factors and helps frame lessons learned. Site implementers and intervention developers reached consensus on qualitative rankings of the levels of fidelity of implementation for each of the EBI core components: low fidelity, adaptation (major vs. minor), or high fidelity. MCAN sites were successful in adapting core EBI components based on their understanding of structural and other contextual barriers and enhancers in their communities. Although the sites varied regarding both the EBI components they implemented and their respective levels of fidelity, all sites observed improvement in asthma outcomes. Our collective experiences of adapting and implementing asthma EBIs highlight many of the factors affecting translation of evidenced-based approaches to chronic disease management in real community settings.

Implementing evidence-based practice: A context analysis to examine use of task-based approaches to upper-limb rehabilitation

2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (5) ◽  
pp. 285-289
Author(s):  
Mary Vining Radomski ◽  
Mattie Anheluk ◽  
Christine Arulanantham ◽  
Marsha Finkelstein ◽  
Nancy Flinn
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Context Analysis ◽  
Upper Limb Rehabilitation ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Limb Rehabilitation ◽  
Practice Implementation

Statement of context Many occupational therapists experience challenges in implementing evidence-based practice, which may be best approached as a context-specific enterprise. Critical reflection on practice This practice analysis article reports the results of analyzing 24 home programs that occupational therapists issued to rehabilitation inpatients with stroke upon their discharge home. Home programs did not reflect a task-based approach to upper-limb recovery, even though this is supported by established evidence. Examination of contextual factors provides a framework to facilitate evidence implementation. Implications for practice Occupational therapists may optimize evidence-based practice implementation by first evaluating and addressing practice-specific contextual factors.

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