Teacher wellbeing and teaching excellence in higher education: Exploring the interplay through the lens of the PERMA framework

Recognising the pivotal role of teacher wellbeing in fostering teaching excellence, this paper explores the intricate relationships in the context of higher education. Employing an abductive, qualitative methodology and expanding the use of the PERMA framework to in the realm of higher education, this paper investigates the associations between teachers\u27 perceptions of excellence to five elements of wellbeing: positive emotions (P), engagement (E), relationships (R), meaning (M) and accomplishment (A). Drawing insights from a case study of an Australian business school, the findings of this paper reveal dynamic interactions among these elements. Contextual variations give rise to virtuous or vicious cycles, allowing for the facilitation or degradation of both teacher wellbeing and teaching excellence. This underscores the interplay between the dimensions of teaching quality and wellbeing of educators in higher education, shedding light on the potential cyclical influences that can either bolster or undermine the symbiotic relationship between teacher wellbeing and excellence

Social explanation of Oedipus complex : a psycho-analysis of human behaviour

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Sustainable Development and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for International Law

Up to recent years, international legal regime dealt with sustainable development and climate change responses as separate issues. Both the issues are covered under separate legal frameworks of the United Nations’ Agenda 21 and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). But these two issues are deeply interrelated. As for example, the capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and the associated mitigation and adaptation costs, depend critically upon the underlying development policies, which in turn significantly influences sustainable development policies and actions. The lack of coherency between developing strategies and climate strategies is intensifying climate vulnerabilities, leading to insufficient climate and development financial commitments, and ultimately putting development in a state of crisis and international climate negotiations at a dead end. So it is high time to recognise the linkage and close relationship between these two issues and address them at policy level. In the same way, ‘adaptation’ and ‘mitigation’ as the response of climate change are dealt as separate strategies for developed and developing countries. It is visible from the policy recommendations of the Kyoto Protocol (1997), the Bali Roadmap (2007) and the Copenhagen Accord (2009). But this separation, in many ways has been proven illogical during implementation of the projects. As for example, coastal rehabilitation with mangroves, hits various facets of mitigation and adaptation together. So the nexus of these two also now needs sorting throw. In this context, the finding of this paper is that unless mitigation, adaptation and development strategies are integrated at international policy level, this will pursue strategies for different nationals that solve one problem but aggravates others. The paper also scrutinises how to make a coherency between developing strategies and climate strategies at policy level and recommends for a ‘climate-development integrated approach’. This is such an approach that ensures climate-compatible development; a development to minimize the harm caused by climate impacts, while maximizing the many human development opportunities by low emissions and more resilient future. Finally, the paper considers possible law and policy alternatives to ensure ‘triple win’ strategies that result in low emissions, build resilience and promote development simultaneously

Climate-development integrated approach in coastal management of Bangladesh: legal and policy responses

Theoretical thesis.Bibliography: pages 278-344.Chapter I. A prologue to the thesis -- Chapter II. Climate-development integrated approach : a new development landscape for Bangladesh -- Chapter III. Coastal zone management in the reality of climate change -- Chapter IV. Climate-development integrated approach in Bangladesh's climate change laws and policies -- Chapter V. Climate-development integrated approach in Bangladesh's development policies -- Chapter VI. Climate-development integrated approach in Bangladesh's coastal zone policy and strategy -- Chapter VII. Climate-development integrated approach in Bangladesh's coastal management legislation -- Chapter VIII. A way forward to achieve climate-development integration into coastal management of Bangladesh.Climate change and development are two cross-cutting issues that demand legal and policy responses from both international and national authorities. Bangladesh is predicted to be among the countries that will be the most substantially affected by climate change.The coastal zone of the country is particularly vulnerable.Almost all aspects of coastal development in Bangladesh could be affected by climate change. This thesis argues that Bangladesh can enhance its coastal management by strategically integrating climate change and development into its legislation and policies. For the purpose of this thesis, this integration is conceptualised as a climate development integrated approach‘. This thesis investigates the extent to which this integrated approach has been incorporated into Bangladesh‘s coastal laws and policies by reviewing 39 existing statutes and 21 policy documents using a law and policy analysis‘methodology. The finding of this thesis is that most of the sectoral laws and policies in Bangladesh do not address the issue of climate change. This suggests that the integrated approach in coastal management can help Bangladesh to promote coastal development through low-carbon growth, the mitigation of carbon emissions (eg, through participation in a global REDD+ scheme) and adaptation to climate-related hazards in the coastal region.Lastly, this thesis contributes not only to the laws and policies for sustainable coastal management in Bangladesh, but also to the laws and policies in other developing countries.Mode of access: World wide web1 online resource (xxv, 345 pages

Sustainable shrimp farming in Bangladesh : a quest for an Integrated coastal zone management

Shrimp farming in Bangladesh has been expanded rapidly following huge demand in the international market. This fast development is however accompanied by lack of adequate planning and regulation at the national policy level. This unplanned and haphazard shrimp farming is gathering considerable debate due to its negative environmental and socio-economic consequences. This paper first investigates the nature of adverse impacts of unregulated shrimp farming in the coastal region of the country. In that respect, the article makes a thorough evaluation of existing regulatory and institutional framework regarding shrimp farming in Bangladesh. Ultimately, the paper argues that a paradigm shift is required from the present sectoral approach of resource management. Finally, it recommends to pursue a holistic approach together with integration of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) principles into national laws and policies for sustainable shrimp farming in Bangladesh.9 page(s

Human Rights Implications of Climate Change Induced Displacement

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Are consumers loyal to genetically modified food? Evidence from Australia

Purpose: Genetically modified (GM) food has received considerable interest from academics and practitioners. However, research on consumer loyalty towards GM food is relatively sparse. Guided by the theory of planned behaviour, this study aims to explore the factors that influence consumer repurchase intention and behavioural loyalty towards GM food. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from 464 Australian consumer panel members surveyed through a nationwide online survey, with data analysed by structural equation modelling using AMOS (v. 22.0). Findings: The findings reveal that consumer loyalty towards GM food is influenced by the interplay between awareness of benefits and risks, situational and social influences and attitude and repurchase intention. Female consumers are found to not only possess a relatively more favourable attitude and repurchase intention, but also are more loyal towards GM food compared to male consumers. Unlike older consumers, younger consumers' loyalty towards GM food is influenced by their attitude and repurchase intention. The relevant policy implications of the findings are discussed. Practical implications: As consumers have contrasting views about GM food, to influence their loyalty, it is important for GM food industries as well as policy makers to better understand how to address consumers' varying concerns about GM food. Originality/value: This study offers a parsimonious model for explaining the factors that influence consumer loyalty towards GM food

Climate change, migration and human rights in Bangladesh: Perspectives on governance

Bangladesh experiences some of the most severe impacts of climate change, with impacts already evident in the coastal regions. Recent data shows that around 32% of the coastal communities in Bangladesh are affected by climate‐induced hazards each year. In 2011, 64% among them were displaced locally and 27% were displaced to other locations in Bangladesh. It requires comprehensive and viable polices and planning to meet the challenges of managing a large number of displaced people. In this context, this paper reviews and investigates the effectiveness of current governance frameworks to address migration of affected communities. It argues that migration can be an effective way to cope with environmental shocks. Finally, it discusses policy imperatives for effective protection of people displaced by climate risks with a special reference to adopting a human rights‐based approach in law and policy making for climate‐induced migration

Aquaculture and Fisheries in the Sundarbans and Adjacent Areas in Bangladesh: Resources, Productivity, Challenges and Opportunities

Estuarine aquatic systems and braided rivers in and adjacent to the Sundarbans and the vast area of the Ganges tidal floodplain next to the core forest area in Bangladesh holds rice aquatic faunal diversity and provides plenty of opportunities to grow fish, shrimps and crabs. Currently these systems provide direct employment opportunity for 1.2 million people and indirect or seasonal livelihood for more than 10 million people across the southwest coast. Hilsa is the largest fishery in this region and shrimp brings the highest cash and export earnings. Proper implementation of fisheries regulation is critical to ensure conservation of the rich fish diversity of this region as well as to continue to support livelihood of millions of people living on fisheries. While aquaculture is the major contributor to national fish production, agricultural GDP and export earning, it requires planned advancement from the current state to continue to grow in harmony with environment. Integration with rice and other crops, and with mangrove wherever possible can bring long-term sustainability of these systems. Change in the river flow due to siltation and reduced upstream flow, climate change, sea level rise, outbreak of disease in fish and crustaceans are major challenges for future growth and sustainability of both aquaculture and fisheries in this region. Collaborative and multi-disciplinary research should be undertaken to address these challenges. In addition, there should be mechanism to bring research outputs into use and make impact on sustainability