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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"resilience and adaptability"”.
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Resilience and Adaptability: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cypriot Peacebuilding Organisations
… it critically analyses the actions, methods and strategies used by CSOs to deliver upon their peacebuilding ambitions. Interpreting the success or effectiveness of individual CSOs is methodologically and conceptually challenging. There is no single or universal understanding for what …
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Footprints of Resilience: Tracking the Career Development Steps of African American Male Musicians
… success, the history of gospel, R&B, jazz, and funk music is evidence that many AA male musicians find their way to develop and advance their careers. Many AA male musicians find career development and advancement opportunities through religious and sacred institutions. However, the journey …
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From conceptual diagrams to semi-quantitative models of social-ecological systems: exploring fuzzy cognitive mapping for a coastal fisheries system in the Southern Cape, South Africa
… face growing threats, necessitating immediate and sustainable action. Disadvantaged coastal communities are especially vulnerable to global change and ongoing human pressures. Strengthening the resilience and adaptability of marine social-ecological systems is crucial for achieving long-term …
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Superfuture: How global superminds can use immersive experiences to build a positive future
… the ever increasing crisis due to global warming and the ensuing risk and uncertainty, there is an urgent need for organizations to develop resilience and adaptability. In this paper, I propose ways that immersive experiences can provide new pathways for change. Through examination of 16 case …
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Factors affecting the adoption of online learning in South Africa using a systematic review
… face-to-face settings, demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability during the coronavirus outbreak. The swift response to the pandemic, including the shift to virtual classes following the lockdown announcement on 26 March 2020, is a testament to the sector's ability to overcome …
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Who’s Next: Elementary Principals’ Process for Identifying Future School Leaders in Washtenaw County, Michigan
… in Washtenaw County identify internal candidates for future principal positions, aiming to enhance understanding of educational leadership and succession planning. The research addresses two primary questions: (1) How do principals identify prospective internal candidates for school …
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Contribution of civilians towards the liberation struggle in Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions, Namibia, 1966 - 1989.
… liberation struggle of Namibia in the Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions from 1966 to 1989. This qualitative study delves into the intricate dynamics of civilian experiences during Namibia's liberation struggle in the Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions from 1966 to 1989. Utilizing structured interviews …
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The inner life of a born-global family firm: the nexus between internationalisation, social capital and organisational change
… sector, focusing on how social capital develops and transforms throughout international expansion and organisational change. Conducting a longitudinal study of APV, an Austrian manufacturer of agricultural machinery, the research examines the influence of family and non-family social capital on …
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Resilience and sustainability in the informal economy: an exploration of Cape Town's informal food traders amidst disruption
… to measure progress towards sustainability and address different aspects of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) but have a limited look at the role played by the informal economy. This gap highlights a lack of understanding of how informal systems contribute to sustainability, …
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Autonomy in remote working Scrum Development Teams’ productivity post-COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand
… development industry experienced both advantages and disadvantages of remote working, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in terms of Scrum Development Team collaboration and productivity. While remote work is not a new phenomenon in this industry, extensive research has explored …
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The Experience of Iranian Women Inter-University Athletes with a Focus on Gender in Sport
… a descriptive, narratively informed approach and the concept of the gender regime, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the gendered experiences of these athletes. The research addresses two primary questions: (1) What are the lived experiences of Iranian women athletes …
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The political economy of policing in Zimbabwe: Changing roles, practice and identities in relationship to peace, security and development
… examines policing within the context of security and development, with particular reference to ways in which the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) operates in the wider political economy of Zimbabwean state in response to decades of financial crisis. Guided by the social constructionist philosophy …
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Navigating Global Shifts: Organisational Behaviour and Strategic Responses to Shifting Business Environments
… the dynamic interplay between global shifts and organisational behaviour, focusing on strategic responses to evolving business environments. It analyses firm behaviour from two perspectives: earlycomer international manufacturers and latecomer contract manufacturers, aiming to provide a …
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East Boston buffer : a transferable urban framework for adapting to sea rise
… need to begin sea rise mitigation efforts soon, and now is a critical time for architects to intervene in this process with good design that takes on the issue of sea rise in the city, not just as a problem but as an opportunity and catalyst for change. Data published in August 2012 revealed that …
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Essays on Adapting to Extreme Shocks: Local Market Correlations and Global Agricultural Trade Responses to Weather and Yield Variability
… explores how extreme events, climate, and yield variability affect local agricultural markets and global agricultural trade, offering insights to improve resilience and adaptability. It comprises three chapters. The first chapter analyzes the co-movement of corn basis returns among six …
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Older Single Women in Transition: Moving to a Supportive Retirement Community
This study explored role changes, resilience, social, and health challenges encountered by older women who transitioned to a retirement community that provided social, health, and safety support structures. The aim of this study was to analyze and describe the transition from the viewpoint of the …
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Digitised Dockyard: A Digital Twin for Multi-Objective Optimisation
… represent physical entities for monitoring and simulation. While many implementations focus on single systems or commercial applications, this thesis investigates the use of a digital twin to represent and optimise the operational logistics of a non-commercial, high-security maritime site. …
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Policing With A Double-Edged Sword: The Associations Between Neighborhood Deprivation, Coping & Substance Use Among Black & Latiné Families
<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated systemic racial inequities among Black and Latiné communities, increasing daily stressors such as exposure to violence, racial discrimination, and negative perceptions of the police. Social constraints from quarantining and social distancing have weakened …
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Continuity, stability and exchange : design transformations of/projections for a housing project in Lahore
… now suddenly find themselves in the position of, and with the responsibility for, dealing with large projects whose size entails the design less of buildings than of new (inhabitantable) physical landscapes. It becomes obvious after looking at the attempts made towards these ends that in the …
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Toward a Restoration Protocol for Mediterranean Red Coral: Incorporating Life History Traits, Genetics, Demography, and Experimental Approaches
… the cumulative effect of anthropogenic stressors and climate change has raised particular concern for habitat degradation and biodiversity loss. Globally, there is a growing recognition of the urgent need for interventions to address this environmental deterioration. Current understanding suggests …
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