CONTINGENT VALUATION OF RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT WITH TESTS OF SCOPE AND MODE STABILITY

Contingent valuation is used to measure the social impacts of tourism in rural Oregon communities. Impacts are substantial, for example, annual household willingness to pay (WTP) to reduce traffic congestion is $186. Study features include tests of sensitivity to a change in scope, tests of stability across survey mode, and a thorough system of “no” –vote follow-up questions in a referendum format. While there is no evidence of scope effects (at the 0.05 level), results indicate that conclusions regarding sensitivity to scope may be dependent on the test used. WTP estimates are substantially less with the mail versus telephone survey mode.Community/Rural/Urban Development,

Food rescue: investigating directions for the future

This research helps explain how organisations can be structured to best respond to the needs of people experiencing food insecurity; an integrated person-centred approach must be employed. There is capacity for food charities to advocate and collaborate to promote long-term solutions and also, deliver acute support for people’s health

Problems, policy and politics – perspectives of public health leaders on food insecurity and human rights in Australia

Background: To achieve zero hunger targets set within the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, high-income countries such as Australia must reconsider current efforts to improve food security. This study aimed to; explore perspectives from public health nutrition experts on the usefulness of drawing on the international human right to food, and associated mechanisms, to address food insecurity; identify potential roles of key stakeholders in Australia to implement a rights-based approach; and examine barriers and enablers to achieving the right to food in Australia. Methods: Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with key informants ( \u3e 10 years professional experience). Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six-phase approach to thematic analysis was employed to analyse data, using Kingdon’s multiple streams framework (1984) to examine interactive variables which affect policy-making processes. Results: Thirty interviews took place, with most participants representing academia (n = 16), majority had 10–14 years of experience (n = 12) and almost one quarter (n = 7) were in senior leadership roles. Participants believed that framing food insecurity as a human rights issue could be effective when communicating with some audiences, however alternative rhetoric is more popular and potentially more effective. Citizens, government, food industry, non-profit sector, research/tertiary and legal institutions were described as playing critical roles. Barriers to progress were identified as lack of awareness and acknowledgement of the problem, prioritisation of the private sector, lack of political will and domestic laws, and an inefficient/ineffective charitable food sector. Participants identified various enablers and opportunities for implementing a rights-based approach such as grass-roots advocacy efforts to raise awareness of the issue, integrating human rights into government frameworks and community projects and the political will to support action aligned with sustainable development. Conclusions: Human rights language and mechanisms have the potential to trigger genuine commitment to addressing food insecurity however should be used with caution. Australia’s public health workforce requires increased capacity to implement a human-rights approach and framing such efforts to align with sustainable development may achieve greater political action. Trial registration: Ethics approval was received from the Deakin University Human Research Ethics committee (project ID HEAG 168_2018)

Food insecurity in Australia: Implications for general practitioners

Background In Australia, it would appear that food is abundant. For a proportion of people, however, accessing enough food to eat can be a daily or weekly struggle. Objectives This article provides a summary about the prevalence, causes and consequences of food insecurity that affects vulnerable populations in Australia, and discusses the implications for general practitioners (GPs). Discussion It is estimated that 4% of Australians cannot access sufficient, safe and nutritious food. Food insecurity can be both a precursor to, and a by-product of, chronic disease and poverty. Patients who are food insecure may skip meals, eat cheap food and experience stress. They may show incredible resilience and skills in managing and masking this issue. Identifying this vulnerable population is of high importance to GPs as it has an impact on the work-up and care of such individuals. Effective links between welfare and health services are required to address patients&rsquo; material, financial and environmental barriers to food security<br /

Finansieringsstrukturen i nystartade företag - En undersökning av teknikutvecklingsföretag baserade i forskningsparken Ideon

Titel: Finansieringsstrukturen i nystartade företag - en undersökning av teknikutvecklingsföretag baserade i forskningsparken Ideon Ämne/Kurs: FEKN90 Examensarbete Magisternivå, 30 högskolepoäng Datum: 2014-05-16 Författare: Rebecca Lindberg och Anna Tunberg Handledare: Claes Svensson Nyckelord: Finansieringsstruktur, Kapitalstruktur, Pecking order-teorin, Små nystartade teknikutvecklingsföretag, Finansiell Bootstrapping Syfte: Studiens syfte är att generera en utvecklad Pecking order-teori för finansieringsstrukturen i nystartade teknikutvecklingsföretag. Metod: Kvantitativ metod med datainsamling genom enkäter till teknikutvecklingsföretag startade i Ideon, Lund. Kvalitativa inslag genom en explorativ pilotstudie i form av intervjuer. Teoretiska perspektiv: Studien är baserad på teoretiska ansatser och metoder inom ramen för finansieringsstruktur. Empiri: Empirin består av enkät- och intervjusvar från företagsledningen på teknikutvecklingsföretag från forskningsparken Ideon i Lund. Slutsatser: Pecking order-teorins stämmer inte överens med hur företagsledare i små nystartade teknikutvecklingsföretag väljer finansieringsalternativ. Förslag till en utvecklad pecking order-teori har framställts.Abstract Title: The financial structure in early stage companies - a survey of technology-based firms in Ideon Science Park Course: FEKN90 Degree Project Master Level in Business Administration, 30 university points (ECTS) Date: 2014-05-16 Authors: Rebecca Lindberg and Anna Tunberg Advisor: Claes Svensson Key words: Financial structure, Capital structure, Pecking order-theory, New technology-based firms, Financial bootstrapping Purpose: The purpose of the study is to generate a new Pecking order-theory in regard to the financial structure in new technology-based firms. Methodology: Quantitative methods with data collection through surveys to technology-based firms first based in Ideon, Lund. Qualitative features through an exploratory pilot study conducted through interviews. Theoretical perspectives: The study is based on theoretical approaches and methods in the context of capital structure. Empirical foundation: The empirical data consists of responses from surveys and interviews from business managers in technology-based firms in Ideon Science Park in Lund. Conclusion: The Pecking order theory is not consistent with how business leaders in new technology-based firms choose financing options. A proposal for a developed Pecking order theory has been produced

Incorporating Environmental Health into Pediatric Medical and Nursing Education

Pediatric medical and nursing education currently lacks the environmental health content necessary to appropriately prepare pediatric health care professionals to prevent, recognize, manage, and treat environmental-exposure–related disease. Leading health institutions have recognized the need for improvements in health professionals’ environmental health education. Parents are seeking answers about the impact of environmental toxicants on their children. Given the biologic, psychological, and social differences between children and adults, there is a need for environmental health education specific to children. The National Environmental Education and Training Foundation, in partnership with the Children’s Environmental Health Network, created two working groups, one with expertise in medical education and one with expertise in nursing education. The working groups reviewed the transition from undergraduate student to professional to assess where in those processes pediatric environmental health could be emphasized. The medical education working group recommended increasing education about children’s environmental health in the medical school curricula, in residency training, and in continuing medical education. The group also recommended the expansion of fellowship training in children’s environmental health. Similarly, the nursing working group recommended increasing children’s environmental health content at the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing nursing education levels. Working groups also identified the key medical and nursing organizations that would be important in leveraging these changes. A concerted effort to prioritize pediatric environmental health by governmental organizations and foundations is essential in providing the resources and expertise to set policy and provide the tools for teaching pediatric environmental health to health care providers

The healthy eating agenda in Australia. Is salt a priority for manufacturers?

Many nation states have endorsed and acted on the World Health Organization\u27s target of a 30% reduction in global salt consumption by 2025. In Australia, new government-led voluntary measures were initiated in 2009, consisting of public-private partnerships, front-of-pack labelling, and food reformulation targets (which include reduced salt). How Australia\u27s private sector has responded to this healthy eating agenda has been investigated in a limited way, particularly with regards to manufacturers which produce processed foods considered significant sources of sodium. In this study we asked: have Australia\u27s largest food manufacturers made &quot;&hellip;positive (nutrition) changes to their product portfolios&quot; as disclosed in their public policies, priorities, and communications? And, is salt reduction a priority for processed food manufacturers? A systematic search and critical content-analysis of grey literature published by food manufacturers was conducted. The results suggest half of the sample publically describe some salt reduction activities but the scale and efficacy of these changes is unclear from the available literature. The Australian Government\u27s Healthy Food Partnership could capitalise on current documented activities in salt reduction, and implement a more comprehensive healthy eating agenda moving forward. In light of the increasing rates of hypertension, population salt consumption and diet-related disease, more could be done

Quality and accuracy of online nutrition-related information: A systematic review of content analysis studies

Abstract Objective: This systematic review aimed to summarise the level of quality and accuracy of nutrition-related information on websites and social media and determine if quality and accuracy varied between websites and social media or publishers of information. Design: This systematic review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021224277). CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, Global Health and Academic Search Complete were systematically searched on 15 January 2021 to identify content analysis studies, published in English after 1989, that evaluated the quality and/or accuracy of nutrition-related information published on websites or social media. A coding framework was used to classify studies’ findings about information quality and/or accuracy as poor, good, moderate, or varied. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist was used to assess risk of bias. Setting: N/A Participants: N/A Results: From 10,482 articles retrieved, 64 were included. Most studies evaluated information from websites (n=53, 82.8%). Similar numbers of studies assessed quality (n=41, 64.1%) and accuracy (n=47, 73.4%). Almost half of the studies reported that quality (n=20, 48.8%) or accuracy (n = 23, 48.9%) was low. Quality and accuracy of information was similar on social media and websites, however, varied between information publishers. High risk of bias in sample selection and quality or accuracy evaluations was a common limitation. Conclusion: Online nutrition-related information is often inaccurate and of low-quality. Consumers seeking information online are at risk of being misinformed. More action is needed to improve the public’s eHealth and media literacy and the reliability of online nutrition-related information

The Figure in Art: Selections from the Gettysburg College Collection

The Figure in Art: Selections from the Gettysburg College Collection is the second annual exhibition curated by students enrolled in the Art History Methods class. This exhibition is an exciting academic endeavor and provides an incredible opportunity for engaged learning, research, and curatorial experience. The eleven student curators are Diane Brennan, Rebecca Duffy, Kristy Garcia, Megan Haugh, Dakota Homsey, Molly Lindberg, Kathya Lopez, Kelly Maguire, Kylie McBride, Carolyn McBrady and Erica Schaumberg. Their research presents a multifaceted view of the representation of figures in various art forms from different periods and cultures.https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/artcatalogs/1017/thumbnail.jp