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GOVERNO ELETRÔNICO
Authors: Quiala Rosário João Fernando , Caetano Luís Miguel Dias
Published: October 2024

O governo eletrônico é uma das principais preocupações dos estados que pretendem se modernizar. Esse fato impõe aos governos a buscarem alternativas de recursos tecnológicos mais eficientes que sustentem a transformação digital da administração pública na prestação de serviços de qualidade. Este trabalho visa analisar a experiência angolana na implementação do governo eletrônico, sobretudo, identificar os portais governamentais como instrumentos relativos à participação dos cidadãos e descrever os desafios e perspectivas do setor público angolano com a introdução do governo eletrônico. Metodologicamente, para o desenvolvimento do estudo adotou-se uma abordagem de natureza qualitativa, coletando dados através de pesquisa documental. Foram selecionados documentos nos portais governamentais e de órgãos internacionais. Como técnica de análise, nos subsidiamos na análise de conteúdo. Os resultados encontrados apontam para a existência de limitações na implementação do governo eletrônico no contexto angolano, nomeadamente, a necessidade de investimento em recursos tecnológicos, desenvolvimento de ações de melhoria contínua na prestação serviços públicos e proporcionar a inclusão social e digital dos cidadãos, destacando ações de e-democracia e e-participação.
GLOBALIZAÇÃO E CONSUMO: PRODUÇÃO E DESPERDÍCIO DE ALIMENTOS
Authors: GOMES FREITAS CARLA CAMILA , Silva Alcimaria Fernandes da , Estevam Stênio Maia
Published: October 2024

O objetivo deste estudo é compreender a produção de alimentos e os índices de insegurança alimentar, explicar como estes dados se chocam quando consideramos a fome existente num país produtor de alimentos e agroexportador como é o Brasil. Se atenta ainda na compreensão de como o desperdício de alimentos ocorre em nosso país e as perspectivas de um desenvolvimento sustentável. O artigo apresenta abordagens qualitativas, onde a priori, foram realizados estudos bibliográficos e documentais acerca da problemática ora estudada. Realizamos analises em bases de dados secundários de instituições como: Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada – IPEA (2018) e Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística – IBGE (2018), além de relatórios disponíveis no Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais – INPE (2019) e na Organização das Nações Unidas para a Alimentação e a Agricultura – FAO (2020). Concluímos que no Brasil existem altos índices de produção alimentar, mas que estes não são suficientes para suprir um problema secular que é a fome. Embora haja grande produção, a má distribuição de alimentos reverbera em outros desdobramentos sociais quando não realizados de maneira sustentável.
EDUCAÇÃO, PRODUTIVIDADE E CAPITAL HUMANO:
Authors: Maquis Cardoso de Melo Gonçalves Wagna
Published: October 2024

O paradigma que trata a perspectiva econômica da educação é conhecido por Teoria do Capital Humano (TCH). Relativizando esse modelo, elogios e críticas evidenciam seu alcance. O foco deste trabalho está na análise histórica da TCH, seus elementos constituintes e as suas primeiras críticas; ressaltando o papel que a escola assumiu nesse contexto. Partiu-se da análise bibliográfica de autores da ortodoxia clássica e autores críticos à teoria. Os resultados apontam que a natureza do programa de pesquisa em capital humano é estritamente liberal clássica, fundada em Adam Smith (1775); mas permaneceu adormecida, tendo seus estudos retomados na década de 1950, nos Estados Unidos pelos economistas ultraliberais Gary Becker, Jacob Mincer e Theodore Schultz. Os referidos estudiosos consideram que as fontes de capital humano podem ser de cunho geral (escolarização, entorno familiar e social) e específico (experiência da vida profissional e cursos profissionalizantes). Identificou-se que apesar da abordagem ultraliberal ser a predominante, a corrente crítica defende que mais capital humano, não garante inserção virtuosa no mercado de trabalho. Já os teóricos defensores argumentam que mais capital humano aumenta a empregabilidade. Entende-se que, atualmente, não há mais garantias efetivas de inserção dos indivíduos no mercado de trabalho à lá TCH.
ESTADO COMO SOLUÇÃO
Authors: SOUZA RONIE CLEBER DE , Vieira Eric Neres
Published: October 2024

After the 1990s, the neoliberal agenda was disseminated to the countries on the global periphery as the path to achieving economic prosperity, suggesting that national states were no longer important in the face of "inevitable" globalization. The aim of this essay is to consider the relevance of the role of the state in the development process and to answer the question: in the context of neoliberal globalization, what role still "belongs" to national states in promoting development? Additionally, what challenge does the Brazilian state face in this new context? We draw on authors who address the issue of economic development and the role of the state in this process from a broad perspective. It was found that countries, especially those on the periphery, that "chose" the market as the primary mechanism for regulating economic activity failed copiously, given that private capital is unable to structure the economy and support a development process in the manner of Developmentalist States. It is concluded that, understood as a long-term process, and in light of the challenges of the global economy, the effectiveness of the state in the development process is central to any realistic agenda for economic development.
A RODA DE LEITURA COMO MEDIAÇÃO NO PROJETO BALE PONTO DE LEITURA
Authors: Nascimento Gomes Rafael Júnior do , Da Conceição Soares Bezerra Keutre Gláudia
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho trata da socialização da experiência das atividades desenvolvidas no projeto de extensão BALE ponto de leitura, que está vinculado ao Programa Biblioteca Ambulante e Literatura nas Escolas (BALE). O objetivo é demonstrar como as ações de mediação de leitura, especialmente as rodas de leitura e o reconto das histórias, colaboram na formação de leitores nas escolas de Educação Básica, bem como em outros espaços da sociedade, tendo como princípio o livro enquanto objeto de desejo. Para tal, esta pesquisa está ancorada nos postulados de autores como Bezerra e Oliveira (2019); Candido (2011); Abramovich (1997): Amarilha (2010); Maganani (2001) e Saldanha (2016); Bezerra (2020). Como metodologia, foi adotada a abordagem qualitativa segundo Esteban (2010), tendo como corpus de análise os registros realizados pelo programa BALE. Como resultado, foi possível compreender a importância que o Programa BALE e o projeto BALE Ponto de Leitura manifesta no despertar do gosto pela leitura nos assistidos pelo programa. Por fim, a título de considerações finais, ficou evidente uma mobilização significativa na relação das pessoas que participam das ações do ponto de leitura, pois o contato com os livros pode abrir horizontes para novos leitores.
DESEMPREGO E JUVENTUDES
Authors: Emanoel de Sousa Almeida Rodrigo , Cristopher dos Santos Anderson
Published: October 2024

A crise do desemprego vem afetando a população mais jovem que é egressa do ensino médio e se depara com desafios no mundo do trabalho, sem experiência profissional. Nos países em desenvolvimento a realidade é agravada com as desigualdades socioeconômicas. Objetiva-se com o presente trabalho analisar a espacialidade do desemprego juvenil no Brasil, entre jovens de 18 a 24 anos. Como método é utilizada análise quantitativa de dados secundários da RAIS e PNAD com variáveis de emprego, desemprego, força de trabalho, força de trabalho na informalidade e fora da força de trabalho. A International Labour Organization (ILO) indica a população jovem como mais afetada pelo desemprego em comparação com as demais faixas etárias. Com base nos dados do IBGE (2022) entre os de 2019 a 2022, essa população é a principal afetada pelo desemprego no Brasil. No terceiro trimestre de 2020 a taxa de desemprego era de 30,6% e no quarto trimestre de 2022 ocorreu um declínio para 16,4% da população na faixa etária mencionada. Apesar do crescimento no número de políticas educacionais para formação profissional e permanência de jovens no ensino superior, o acesso ao mundo do trabalho não ocorreu na mesma proporção.
Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Technology in Empowering the Construction of “Big Ideological and Political Courses”
Authors: Yang Pengfei , Zhao Erniu
Published: October 2024

思政课程需与时俱进，持续更新其理念、知识点和教学策略。技术的特点是赋能，数字技术作为这个时代有力的引擎和工具，能够切实推动思政课理念“新”起来、资源“多”起来、方式“活”起来、效果“强”起来，契合了新时代“大思政课”建设的需要。数字技术的有效性正以其在教育内容的创新、教育对象的精准定位、教育形式的多样化以及教育评价的精细化等方面的影响力，成为提升“大思政课”建设的关键。要依托数字技术，在理念创新、主体参与、内容供给、方法采用、环境保障等方面着力，系统推进数字化时代的“大思政课”建设。
Practical Teaching Exploration of “Introduction to the Community for the Chinese Nation” By Building a Multidimensional Cognitive System and Emotional Identitification
Authors: Meng Xiaoyue
Published: October 2024

本文旨在探讨如何通过《中华民族共同体概论》的实践教学，构建学生的多维度认知体系与情感认同。通过分析该教材的理论体系、历史逻辑和实践路径，结合现代教学方法和手段，提出了一系列切实可行的实践教学策略。这些策略旨在帮助学生全面理解中华民族共同体的历史演变、文化内涵、精神特质及现实意义，从而增强他们的民族自豪感和认同感，为铸牢中华民族共同体意识贡献力量。
A Review of Literature to Derive Best Practices for Big-Data Audits in Saudi Context
Authors: Aljohani Anas
Published: October 2024

In 2014, leading scholars in the field of big data auditing outlined a research agenda to explore these impacts, setting the foundation for further investigation. This paper explores the impact of big data on audit evidence, particularly in the context of Saudi Arabia’s transition to a more diversified economy under Vision 2030. This paper also seeks to synthesize current research and establish best practices for auditors in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of adapting audit processes to a growing economy that increasingly generates vast amounts of data. In recent decades, auditing practices have undergone substantial transformation by broadening the scope of audit goals and incorporating diverse, non-traditional sources of evidence, such as unstructured data from social media or IoT devices. These new data sources, while increasing audit accuracy and depth, pose challenges regarding data reliability and integrity. Over the past decade, many of these research questions have been addressed, particularly in relation to how big data enhances auditors' abilities to detect fraud, improve audit quality, and provide more accurate risk assessments. By implementing AI algorithms and advanced analytics, auditors can gain deeper insights while also addressing key concerns such as data veracity, compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the guidelines set by the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA). As Saudi Arabia's economy diversifies and becomes more data-driven, understanding and integrating big data into audit practices will be essential for maintaining high audit standards and supporting economic growth.
From Nollywood to the World: A Cultural Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis of Nollywood Films on Netflix
Authors: Afolabi Ololade
Published: October 2024

This study examines the transnationalization of the Nollywood industry in the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix. As nonwestern film industries begin to find global audiences beyond their local space, ideological underpinnings of these industries also continue to shift and become more apparent. The need to compete for global capital while retaining the cultural flavor of the South has been a major challenge of many transnational media industries. Taking Nollywood as a case study, this study argues that the production of Nollywood films on Netflix goes beyond the quest to find global market, instead economic interest, the need to appeal to global audience by producing multicultural relevant content and promulgating a Nigerian identity that non-African audience can understand are important areas that should be considered. Contextualized within the theories of cultural studies and political economy and the method of critical discourse analysis, the study accentuates the changing discourse of the new Nollywood cinema and what it means for critical cultural scholarship of media and communication, especially in the Global South.
Mayas Geschichte und Zukunftsvisionen der SozialarbeiterInnen im Arbeitsfeld „Frauensuchthilfe“
Authors: Michling Małgorzata , Uhl Stefanie
Published: October 2024

Der Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit den folgenden Leitlinien bezüglich der Zukunftsvisionen im Jahr 2045 im Arbeitsfeld „Frauensuchthilfe“ in Bayern: Adressat*innen, Arbeitsfeld, neue Technologien, Klimawandel und Umweltkrisen, nationale und internationale Entwicklung, Work-Life-Balance für sozialpädagogische bzw. sozialarbeiterische Fachkräfte, Stellenwert und Bedeutung Sozialer Arbeit. Unsere Kunstfigur heißt Maya, die als eine Klientin in der Frauensuchthilfe zuerst zu verstehen ist. Mayas Geschichte wird uns bis ins Jahr 2045 mit all ihren Aspekten dieser subjektiven Innenperspektive aus der Praxis der Sozialen Arbeit begleiten und als Gegenstand des Lernens dienen, um eine verbesserte Suchtversorgung zu gestalten.
Analysis Of Worker Nutrition And Workload With Fatigue Levet At SPBE PD Bumi Wiralodra Indramayu (PD BWI) Year 2020
Authors: Marhatun Solehah  , Tating Nuraeni  , Tayong Siti Nurbaeti
Published: October 2024

Fatigue at work is one of the health and safety problems that can be a risk factor for accidents at work. Fatigue can be influenced by many factors, one of which is excessive nutritional intake and heavy workload. This study aims to determine the analysis of nutritional intake and to determine the relationship between nutritional intake and workload with fatigue levels in SPBE PD. Bumi Wiralodra Indramayu. This type of research is an analytic observational study using a cross sectional design. The sample in this study were workers at SPBE PD. Bumi Wiralodra Indramayu as many as 36 respondents. The analysis used was the chi square test. The results of this study indicate that: There were 24 respondents (66.7%) who felt tired and 12 (33.3%) who felt not tired. Respondents who had more nutritional intake were 33 people (91.7%) and those who felt that they had less nutritional intake were 3 people (8.3%). Respondents who have heavy workload are 16 people (44.4%) and respondents who have light work are 20 people (55.6%). There is no relationship between workers' nutritional intake and fatigue level with a P-value of 0.359. There is a relationship between workload and fatigue level with a P-value of 0.003. Companies are expected to pay more attention to working hours for workers, especially in the production section, so that no workers do work outside of operational hours.
El derecho a la educación superior intercultural. Desafío de la Universidad Intercultural del Estado de Puebla
Authors: Limón-Mendoza Erika , Hernández Limonchi María del Pilar
Published: October 2024

La investigación se realizó en la Universidad Intercultural del Estado de Puebla (UIEP), ubicada en una comunidad indígena, del estado de Puebla, México. El problema parte del reconocimiento del derecho a la educación superior intercultural de la juventud indígena. El objetivo de este artículo es comprobar si el modelo educativo de la UIEP incorpora un proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje donde se revitalizan, fortalecen y/o fomenten las lenguas originarias, se garantice el diálogo respetuoso entre los conocimientos y saberes, así como las diversas experiencias culturales del estudiantado indígena. La metodología fue de tipo cualitativa, a través de la técnica documental y observación participante; asimismo, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas al estudiantado; las categorías de análisis son: derecho a la educación, educación interculturalidad y universidades interculturales. Entre los resultados se destaca que, en la UIEP se garantiza el acceso a la educación superior de las y los jóvenes indígenas de los pueblos originarios. Se concluye que la educación superior intercultural revitaliza, reconoce y fomenta la diversidad cultural, incorpora y permite el acceso al derecho a la educación mediante el respeto, inclusión, igualdad, equidad y no discriminación de la juventud indígena, que por más de cuatro siglos se habían excluido de este derecho universalmente reconocido.
Modelo de Sistema Mediático en Argentina en el Contexto Político: Periodo 2007-2015
Authors: Rubio Molina Paulina Gabriela
Published: October 2024

Este artículo sistematiza uno de los capítulos de la tesis titulada originalmente “Sistemi mediali nei paesi latino-americani: il caso: Messico, Argentina e Brasile”, publicada en 2021. El análisis explora el caso
argentino mediante los modelos comparativos de Hallin y Mancini, enfocándose en variables como el origen de los medios de comunicación, el profesionalismo y el rol del Estado. Dentro de este marco, se
narra cómo Argentina se compara con modelos europeos, centrándose posteriormente en el grupo mediático “El Clarín”, líder en el mercado de comunicación del país, detallando sus orígenes, desarrollo y
contribuciones. La investigación surgió tras el estudio de los modelos europeos, motivada por la curiosidad de determinar a cuál de estos modelos pertenecen los países latinoamericanos del G-20. La metodología adoptada es cualitativa de tipo descriptivo, basada en la información recopilada de estudios previos y un análisis comparativo entre los países mencionados. El artículo concluye con un análisis del sistema mediático en el contexto político actual, que se ofrece como recurso para facilitar la comprensión de los escenarios argentinos actuales entre las élites políticas y mediáticas. Este análisis incluye las variables del modelo capturado pertenecientes a los sistemas mediáticos latinoamericanos, destacando la efectividad regulatoria y la instrumentalización de la función vigilante de los medios.
A Relação entre o desenvolvimento motor, TDAH e Modulação Sensorial na Fase Escolar
Authors: Dias Jean Rodrigo , Ronconi de Abreu Dias Edlaine
Published: October 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão narrativa sobre a relação entre processamento sensorial, Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade (TDAH) e desenvolvimento motor em crianças em idade escolar. A pesquisa segue uma abordagem qualitativa, utilizando procedimentos de análise de conteúdo para examinar fontes bibliográficas primárias e secundárias. A revisão aborda a importância de intervenções específicas, como atividades físicas estruturadas, programas de integração sensorial e adaptações no ambiente escolar, que são essenciais para promover o desenvolvimento motor e uma modulação sensorial adequada em crianças com TDAH, favorecendo um ambiente de aprendizagem inclusivo e eficaz. O objetivo desta pesquisa é analisar como o processamento sensorial e o Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade (TDAH) influenciam o desenvolvimento motor em crianças em idade escolar, bem como identificar as intervenções mais eficazes para apoiar essas crianças em ambientes educacionais
Tensions at the University and Living in Liminality: English Language Teachers Navigating through New Research Expectations
Authors: Benjamin Loo Daron , Tang Kum Khuan Jonathan , Rehana Begum Jinat , Choo Deborah
Published: October 2024

This study examined tensions affecting university English language teachers, and subsequently the liminal space they occupied. In this study, tensions arose because of the introduction and promotion of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) for conducting language pedagogical research. This move had inadvertently displaced existing research perspectives and approaches and compelled a reconfiguration of the teacher’s professional sense of self. There were four English language teachers involved in this study, all of whom were teaching different types of English courses for academic purposes in a public university in Singapore. Data for this study comprised reflections written by the participants, which were analyzed as case studies. Through the examination of tensions and liminality affecting the participants, it became apparent that distinct strategies and coping mechanisms were enacted. There were those who sought to distinguish existing research perspectives, and those who embarked on a productive journey to navigate through the new research requirement. All these constituted professional development for the participants in personalized ways. The examination of the case studies also indicated how top-down research endeavors may be challenged, especially in a field like English language education, given its long-standing and established research traditions. Yet, the circumstance which saw novel research approaches being introduced illustrate how the professional community of English language teachers in the higher education setting remain on the fringes of academia. Future studies should consider taking an ecological approach to examining tension to gain a more comprehensive understanding of English language teachers’ professional identity.
Menneen kautta tulevaan ja takaisin
Authors: Vainikainen Topi
Published: October 2024

Tarkastelen artikkelissani KOM-teatterin 40-vuotisjuhlaesitystä KONE (2010). Analysoin, miten esityksessä käsiteltiin teatterin omaa historiaa: miten teatteriryhmän oma ja sitä sen perustamisen aikaan ympäröineen liikkeen visuaaliset, auditiiviset ja keholliset tunnusmerkit heijastuivat esityksen nykyhetkeen. Tutkimus osoittaa, että esityksessä teatterin historiaa lähestyttiin kahdensuuntaisen ajallisen kokemuksen kautta: sekä menneisyyttä suoraan kuvaamalla että tulevaisuutta visioiden, jolloin itse asiassa tuotiin esiin myös jo toteutuneita kehityskulkuja.
Rocky Legacies of Finnish Anti-Uranium Mining Social Movements
Authors: Marila Marko Mikael
Published: October 2024

When international mining companies rushed to prospect for uranium in Finland in the early 2000s, localised anti-uranium mining social movements formed in different parts of the country. Among the activists was Finnish artist Pessi Manner whose rock carvings remain the social movements’ most enduring legacies. In this article, I discuss the history of uranium prospecting and anti-uranium activism in Finland, analyse Manner’s interventions as examples of atomic rock art, and argue that, in using rock as his art medium, Manner was able to elicit an affective connection between feeling bodies and a landscape in need of protection, a quality that also contributes to the capacity of his artworks for future communication.
Hiljainen tietäminen avaa lähihistoriaan uusia tutkimusnäkökulmia
Authors: Karjalainen Merja
Published: October 2024

Puheenvuorossaan väitöskirjatutkija Merja Karjalainen muistuttaa kokemusperäisesti syntyvän asiantuntijuuden merkityksestä, myös lähihistorian tutkimukselle. ”Hiljaisen tietämisen kautta voi tavoittaa sellaista tietoa ja mahdollisia kysymyksenasetteluja, joita muuten ei ymmärretä olevankaan, vaikka ne piilovaikuttavat yhteiskunnassamme”, hän kirjoittaa. Karjalaisen oma henkistä työsuojelua käsittelevä tutkimus sai alkunsa työsuojeluun ja työhyvinvointiin erikoistuneen journalistin hämmästelystä: Miksi kokemus työn psyykkisestä ja sosiaalisesta kuormittavuudesta sekä työuupumus ja mielenterveysperusteinen työkyvyttömyys ovat yleistyneet, vaikka työturvallisuuslaki on turvannut sekä fyysisen että henkisen terveyden jo 1980-luvun lopulta lähtien?
Who are the Palestinian Children Against Which Israel Has Launched a Genocide?
Authors: Morrison Heidi
Published: October 2024

In this essay, Heidi Morrison's goal is to bring much needed attention to the Palestinians children of Gaza who are the object of a genocide, despite the International Court of Justice declaring in 2024 that Israel should take steps to prevent genocide. Morrison makes three points. First, the reigning narrative on Palestinian children dehumanizes them, fueling the war on Palestinian children. Second, while humanitarian aid is much needed, it is not the long-term solution for Palestinian children’s trauma, which is caused by a structural and ongoing process of settler colonialism. Third, Palestinian children know and express resistance daily, despite their lack of formal citizenship.
Environmental Perception as a Strategic Factor in Legal Compliance Auditing: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Navarro Manfredini Fábio , Viegas Manfredini Larissa Maria
Published: October 2024

Legal compliance auditing consists of the systematic analysis of processes, products, and activities within an organization, with the aim of verifying whether they are in accordance with environmental standards established by laws, regulations, and other requirements. In this context, environmental awareness in companies is an increasingly relevant topic in discussions about sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and environmental management. Environmental awareness can be understood as the way an organization identifies, interprets, and responds to environmental issues arising in its operational context. Companies, especially those operating in sectors that utilize natural resources or have significant environmental impacts, need to integrate environmental awareness into their daily activities. The objective of this paper is to analyze how environmental awareness influences the effectiveness of legal compliance audits, highlighting its importance in promoting sustainability and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. Companies with a well-developed environmental awareness tend to adopt a more proactive approach to their environmental responsibilities, going beyond mere legal compliance. On the other hand, low environmental awareness within the organization can lead to neglecting environmental issues, resulting in less effective audits.
THE ROLE OF MUSEUMS IN HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS
Authors: Erika Amanda Salsabila Putri
Published: October 2024

This study aims to examine the role of museums in the publication of history, particularly in improving the quality of history education in Indonesia. History education museums function as both sources of information and learning media. As sources, they provide comprehensive historical knowledge, while as learning media, they facilitate the learning process through engaging methods, including the use of digital technology. Technologies such as social media, audiovisuals, and websites are utilized to expand the reach of historical publications. This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, gathering data through literature reviews from various sources, including books, journal articles, and online data. The data were analyzed inductively to derive holistic conclusions. The findings reveal that digital technologies, such as social media and audiovisual platforms, significantly enhance public accessibility and engagement in history learning. Museums adopting participatory approaches, such as interactive exhibitions and co-creation programs, create deeper and more personalized learning experiences for visitors. Thus, museums play a strategic role in publishing history and increasing public understanding of cultural heritage, with technology serving as the main tool to broaden the reach and appeal of history education.
A Snapshot of Family Caregiving and Work in Canada
Authors: Battams Nathan
Published: October 2024

At some point in our lives, there is a high likelihood that each of us will provide care to someone we know – and receive care ourselves. Family members are typically the first to step up to provide, manage and sometimes pay for this care. Families are highly adaptable and most of the time people find ways to manage their multiple work and family responsibilities, obligations and commitments. However, juggling work and care can sometimes involve a great deal of time, energy and financial resources, and employers can play an important role in facilitating this care through accommodation, innovation and flexibility. In A Snapshot of Family Caregiving and Work in Canada, we explore some of the family realities and trends that shape the “landscape of care” across the country. This resource highlights how our family, care and work responsibilities intersect, interact and have an impact on each other.
COVID-19 IMPACTS: Newcomer and Refugee Mothers in Canada – Final Report
Authors: Battams Nathan , Hilbrecht Margo
Published: October 2024

A growing number of studies have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has had unequal impacts on the health, well-being and finances of different types of families. Newcomers and refugees, many of whom may face challenging circumstances, may be especially vulnerable as they settle into their new life in Canada. In spring 2021, the Vanier Institute of the Family partnered with Mothers Matter Centre to explore the impacts of COVID-19 on newcomer and refugee mothers enrolled in their programs in the COVID-19 IMPACTS: Newcomer and Refugee Mothers in Canada survey. The Mothers Matter Centre is a national not-for-profit organization that runs support programs serving socially isolated and low socioeconomic status mothers and their families. Conducted from April 13 to May 13, 2021, and with data analysis by the Association for Canadian Studies, the survey findings provide insights into how the pandemic has affected the health and well-being, work and household finances, and relationships of mothers enrolled in Mothers Matter Centre’s Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), Supporting Mothers and Raising Toddlers (SMART) and Bond to Literacy (BTL) programs.
Family Caregiving in Canada: A Fact of Life and a Human Right
Authors: Battams Nathan
Published: October 2024

At some point in our lives, there is a high likelihood that each of us will provide care to someone we know – and receive care ourselves – at least once. Family members are typically the first to step up to provide, manage and sometimes pay for this care. The forms of family care we provide and receive are so diverse, not to mention second nature, that we may not even think of them as caregiving: driving a sibling to a medical appointment, preparing a meal for a grandparent, picking up a sick child from school – these are all a part of the “landscape of care” in which we live. Families are highly adaptable and most of the time people find ways to manage their multiple work and family responsibilities, obligations and commitments. However, this can be challenging for some working caregivers, since most who juggle work and caregiving are employed full-time. When working family members, protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act, find themselves in a dilemma between providing required care and fulfilling their work obligations – and if they have exhausted other reasonable options to arrange for this care – employers may be obligated under human rights law to accommodate the employee on the basis of family status. Human rights are intended to provide a framework of rights and flexibility so that workers can fulfill both their work and their caregiving obligations.
Les soins familiaux au Canada : une réalité et un droit
Authors: Battams Nathan
Published: October 2024

Au moins une fois dans sa vie, chacun sera probablement appelé à prodiguer des soins à un proche, ou à en bénéficier. En règle générale, les membres de la famille sont les premiers à fournir et à encadrer de tels soins et, dans certains cas, à payer pour ceux-ci. Qu’il s’agisse de reconduire un frère ou une sœur à un rendez-vous médical, de préparer les repas pour un grand-parent ou encore de passer à l’école prendre un enfant qui ne se sent pas bien, s’occuper de la famille semble si naturel et englobe un si vaste éventail d’activités qu’on finit souvent par oublier qu’il s’agit de soins familiaux… Ces quelques exemples font pourtant partie de cette « réalité des soins » à laquelle nous sommes habitués. Les familles disposent d’une grande capacité d’adaptation, et les gens trouvent habituellement les moyens de mener de front leurs responsabilités, leurs engagements et leurs obligations multiples sur le plan professionnel et familial. Toutefois, puisque la plupart des aidants sont aussi sur le marché du travail à plein temps, il peut s’avérer difficile de concilier travail et prestation de soins. En vertu de la notion de « situation de famille » aux termes de la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne, l’employeur peut être contraint de consentir certaines mesures d’adaptation à son employé qui, ayant épuisé tous les autres recours raisonnables, serait contraint de choisir entre ses obligations professionnelles et les soins à prodiguer à un membre de sa famille. De fait, les droits de la personne assurent aux travailleurs un cadre de droits et la flexibilité nécessaire afin de conjuguer leurs obligations professionnelles et leur charge de soins.
Les mots pour le dire : définir la famille dans la diversité sociale
Authors: Mirabelli Alan
Published: October 2024

Depuis plus de 50 ans, l’Institut Vanier de la famille a agi à titre de ressource nationale dédiée à l’exploration et à la compréhension des familles du Canada dans toutes leurs diversités. Au cours de cette période, l’Institut aura cherché à mobiliser les connaissances et à approfondir sa compréhension des familles canadiennes en faisant des recherches pour exposer la richesse et la complexité de la vie de famille, des familles elles-mêmes, ainsi que de leur réalité, leurs attentes et leurs aspirations. Depuis la fin des années 80, l’Institut exerce ses activités de recherche autour d’un axe central, soit la définition fonctionnelle de la famille. L’Institut Vanier définit par le terme « famille » toute forme d’alliance durable entre deux ou plusieurs personnes, que ce soit par des liens de consentement mutuel ou par procréation, adoption ou placement, et qui assument conjointement des rôles dans des domaines de responsabilités tels que : soutien et soins offerts aux membres du groupe sur le plan physique, ajout de nouveaux membres par la procréation, l’adoption ou le placement; socialisation des enfants; encadrement social des membres; production; consommation et distribution de biens et services; soutien affectif (c’est-à-dire amour).
Coup d’œil sur les femmes, le travail et la famille au Canada
Authors: Battams Nathan
Published: October 2024

Le Canada compte plus de 18 millions de femmes (9,8 millions d’entre elles étant des mères), dont plusieurs assument de multiples responsabilités à la maison, au travail et au sein de leur collectivité. Depuis plusieurs générations, les femmes au Canada entretiennent des rapports changeants avec le monde du travail, et cette situation évolue et se renouvelle encore et toujours. La réalité des femmes est très différente de celle des hommes à cet égard et se caractérise par une grande diversité parmi les femmes elles-mêmes, où entrent en ligne de compte de nombreux facteurs en lien notamment avec les normes et les attentes culturelles, le statut familial, l’incapacité et certaines caractéristiques démographiques. Afin de mieux comprendre les réalités multiples et évolutives des femmes au Canada par rapport au travail et à la famille, l’Institut Vanier de la famille a publié Coup d’œil sur les femmes, le travail et la famille au Canada. Ce document sert de complément à notre ligne du temps intitulée Cinquante ans : les femmes, le travail et la famille au Canada, qui illustre visuellement les expériences diversifiées des femmes au Canada en lien avec le travail et la famille.
Family Perspectives: Death and Dying in Canada
Authors: Arnup Katherine
Published: October 2024

Death is a natural part of life, but many Canadians are hesitant to have essential conversations about the end of their lives. The Vanier Institute of the Family seeks to change this with the publication of Family Perspectives: Death and Dying in Canada, a conversation catalyst intended to spark dialogue in households, workplaces and communities across the country by exploring death and dying through a family lens. Family Perspectives: Death and Dying in Canada examines the evolution of death and dying in Canada across generations, the desires and realities of families surrounding death and dying, the role of families in end-of-life care and its impact on well-being. Through current data and trend analysis, interviews with caregivers and families, and reflections on hospice volunteering from author Dr. Katherine Arnup, this study discusses death and dying within the current and emerging social, cultural and policy landscapes.
Perspectives familiales : La mort et le processus de fin de vie au Canada
Authors: Arnup Katherine
Published: October 2024

La mort est un stade naturel de la vie, mais plusieurs Canadiens hésitent pourtant à aborder la question fondamentale du processus de fin de vie. L’Institut Vanier de la famille souhaite contribuer à faire changer les choses à cet égard en publiant le document Perspectives familiales : La mort et le processus de fin de vie au Canada, qui vise à amorcer le dialogue dans les ménages, les milieux de travail et les collectivités au pays, en s’intéressant à la question de la mort et de la fin de la vie du point de vue des familles. Le document Perspectives familiales : La mort et le processus de fin de vie au Canada illustre l’évolution des questions entourant la mort et la fin de la vie au fil des générations au pays, en mettant en relief la réalité et les volontés des familles relativement à ces enjeux, le rôle de ces dernières dans les soins de fin de vie, de même que les incidences sur leur bien-être. À partir d’analyses sur les données et les tendances actuelles, d’entretiens avec des aidants et leur famille, ainsi que de ses réflexions personnelles à propos du bénévolat en résidence, l’auteure Katherine Arnup, Ph. D., brosse un tableau de la situation au sujet de la mort et du processus de fin de vie, en fonction des facteurs actuels et émergents qui modulent le contexte socioculturel et politique.
A Snapshot of Workplace Mental Health in Canada
Authors: Battams Nathan
Published: October 2024

At some point in our lives, we are all affected by mental illness, whether through personal experience or that of a family member, friend, neighbour or colleague. Mental health conditions can have a significant impact on individuals, but they can also “trickle up” to have a detrimental effect on workplaces, communities, the economy and society at large – no one remains untouched. It is therefore vital that support for mental health be multi-faceted and every bit as prevalent as the conditions it seeks to address. Stigma remains a major barrier to care for those living with a mental illness, many of whom are receiving, and benefiting from, care and support from their families. This edition of the Vanier Institute of the Family Statistical Snapshots series explores mental health, families and work – three key parts of our lives that intersect and interact in complex ways that affect our well-being.
Report: COVID-19 and Parenting in Canada
Authors: Spinks Nora
Published: October 2024

In June 2020, the Vanier Institute prepared the report Families “Safe at Home”: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Parenting in Canada for the UN Expert Group Meeting Families in Development: Focus on Modalities for IYF+30, Parenting Education and the Impact of COVID-19. Now available in English and French, this report highlights family experiences, connections and well-being during COVID-19, as well as the current resources, policies, programs and initiatives in place to support families and family life. Families “Safe at Home” details federal, provincial and territorial resources created to offset, mitigate or alleviate the financial impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on families. In addition to government responses, a summary is provided of the diverse range of available services that support families from pre-parenthood to adolescence and that serve parents across Canada, including those who belong to Indigenous, 2SITLGBQ+ and newcomer communities. The Expert Group Meeting was organized by the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) of the UN Department of Economic and Social affairs (UN DESA), where experts from diverse fields from around the world connected virtually to discuss COVID-19 impacts, assess progress and emerging issues related to parenting and education, and plan for upcoming observances of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family (IYF).
Coup d’œil sur la diversité familiale au Canada (février 2018)
Authors: Battams Nathan
Published: October 2024

Depuis plus de cinquante ans, l’Institut Vanier de la famille s’emploie à observer, à étudier et à analyser les tendances touchant les familles et la vie de famille au Canada. Dès la première heure, le constat a toujours été sans équivoque : la réalité des familles est à visages multiples, puisque leur diversité n’a d’égal que celle des gens qui les composent. Et ce fut toujours le cas, peu importe que l’on s’intéresse aux familles du point de vue de leur structure, de leur identité familiale, de leur mode de cohabitation, de leur style de vie et de leurs réalités familiales, ou encore que l’on insiste sur les caractéristiques individuelles des membres de la famille, comme leurs antécédents ethnoculturels, leur statut d’immigrant, leur orientation sexuelle ou leurs aptitudes particulières. En misant sur notre récente fiche infographique intitulée La diversité familiale au Canada (mise à jour au Recensement de 2016), notre nouvelle parution dans la série Coup d’œil sur les statistiques propose un portrait élargi et plus détaillé des familles modernes au Canada, et de certaines tendances qui contribuent à définir notre paysage familial dynamique et en constante évolution. À partir de notre analyse des données et des tendances actuelles, cet aperçu montre que la diversité demeure l’une des caractéristiques centrales de la vie familiale, qu’il s’agisse des familles d’hier et d’aujourd’hui ou de celles des générations à venir. Et cette réalité alimente le dynamisme de la société canadienne en pleine évolution.
An Improved YOLOv8n Algorithm for Steel Surface Defect Detection
Authors: Ma Dongmei , Zhang Na , Lv Xuelong
Published: October 2024

Due to the manufacturing process and other aspects, steel surface defects vary in shape and size, which is a difficult point for defect detection. For this reason, this paper proposes a steel surface defect detection algorithm based on YOLOv8n. The algorithm improves the C2f module of Backbone in this network by adding Context Guided Block (CG block), which can effectively extract the local features, surrounding context and global context, and integrate this information to improve the precision and accuracy of detection. Meanwhile, we also change the detection header of YOLOv8 to Detect_ASFF by introducing the Adaptive Spatial Feature Fusion (ASFF) technique. This improvement effectively filters out the conflicting information, which can allow the model to have a better adaptability at different scales. In this paper, Shape-IoU is adopted as the bounding box loss function to make up for the traditional IoU loss that ignores the intrinsic properties of the bounding box in the calculation process. After optimisation, mAP@0.5 are improved to 67.9% and mAP@0.5~0.95 are improved to 35.1%, which is 2.8% and 1.1% respectively. The improved algorithm in this paper has improved in detection accuracy, which proves the practicality and effectiveness of the algorithm in this paper.
The Forgotten Pandemic
Authors: Nahas Kamal
Published: October 2024

Humans have suffered from tuberculosis for thousands of years, and the disease kills more than 1 million people each year. But diagnosing cases remains a challenge. Why?
Corruption in the Nigerian Public Sector: Causes, Consequences and Sustainable Solutions
Authors: Ndidiamaka Okoye Dr. Joy , Nnenna Dorothy Okafor , Chigozie Ojimba Chinonso
Published: October 2024

Corruption in Nigeria's public sector has long hindered the nation's development, stability, and prosperity. It permeates various facets of governance and society, leading to detrimental consequences, including economic stagnation, social injustice, and the erosion of public trust. Historical factors, such as the legacy of colonial exploitation and successive post-independence governments' mismanagement, have entrenched a culture of corruption. Despite efforts to combat it, including the establishment of anti-corruption agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), corruption remains pervasive. This study adopts a qualitative research design to explore the complex dynamics of corruption in Nigeria's public sector. Using Albert Bandura's social learning theory as the theoretical framework, and it explores how corrupt behaviors are observed, imitated, and reinforced within the public administration. The research identifies multiple causes of corruption, including institutional weaknesses, economic pressures, and cultural norms, which create an environment conducive to corrupt practices. The consequences of corruption are enormous: It undermines economic growth and development, deters foreign direct investment, exacerbates poverty and inequality, erodes public trust in government, and fuels political unrest and instability. Addressing corruption requires a comprehensive approach involving the strengthening of institutional frameworks, promoting transparency and accountability, improving public sector management, and fostering a culture of ethical leadership. Sustainable solutions to combat corruption include; enhancing the capacities of anti-corruption agencies, to be independent of the executive body, implementing public procurement reforms, ensuring budget transparency, and enforcing stringent anti-corruption measures.
Psychological Determinants of Investment Decisions: Analyzing Financial Behavior in Personal Investments
Authors: Chandra Bhooshan Singh  , Nistha Sharma  , Mariyam Ahmed
Published: October 2024

Understanding the psychological factors that influence investor behavior is critical in the dynamic world of financial markets. Financial conduct encompasses the decisions and behaviors individuals exhibit in managing their finances, including investments in various asset classes. Factors such as risk tolerance, cognitive biases, emotional influences, and financial knowledge significantly shape investment outcomes. Gaining long-term financial success requires mastery over these behavioral aspects. This study investigates the influence of three psychological factors—information asymmetry, problem framing, and risk propensity—on the investment decisions of 220 active investors trading on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data. Statistical analyses, including regression and correlation analysis, were used to assess the relationships between these psychological variables and investment behaviors. The results reveal significant correlations between psychological factors and investment decisions. Information asymmetry, problem framing, and risk propensity were found to strongly influence individual investor choices. These findings shed light on the intricate role that cognitive biases and psychological processes play in shaping financial decision-making. The study's findings offer valuable insights into the psychological drivers behind investment behavior. By highlighting the impact of these factors, the research contributes to both academic understanding and practical applications for financial professionals. The results underscore the importance of enhancing financial literacy and investor education, enabling more informed decision-making and promoting improved financial outcomes.