The impact of digital networking on the life of asylum seekers in Italy

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-263
Author(s):  
Magda Pischetola ◽  
Clio Sozzani
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Migration Flows ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Way

The article aims to investigate the relation between migration and digital technologies, in particular the way in which connectivity contributes to new forms of social inclusion. The study presented explores asylum seekers’ digital connections in relation to affective belonging, focusing on how social media enhance new forms of relationship between the homeland and host countries, as well as across migration flows. The research draws from the humanities and social sciences, proposing a qualitative methodology based on in-depth interviews with five migrants from the Middle East and Africa, who are hosted in a temporary camp for asylum seekers in Italy. It focuses on the way in which they remain connected to their home countries and how they try, at the same time, to create new relationships in the host country. The results outline how different forms of communication and digital networking impact on the migrants’ settling into new lives at the local and transnational level.

scholarly journals We Need to Talk about Impact: Why Social Policy Academics need to Engage with the UK's Research Impact Agenda

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
KATHERINE E. SMITH ◽  
ELLEN STEWART
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Policy ◽  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Research Impact ◽  
Policy Response ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Policy Relevance ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

AbstractOf all the social sciences, social policy is one of the most obviously policy-orientated. One might, therefore, expect a research and funding agenda which prioritises and rewards policy relevance to garner an enthusiastic response among social policy scholars. Yet, the social policy response to the way in which major funders and the Research Excellence Framework (REF) are now prioritising ‘impact’ has been remarkably muted. Elsewhere in the social sciences, ‘research impact’ is being widely debated and a wealth of concerns about the way in which this agenda is being pursued are being articulated. Here, we argue there is an urgent need for social policy academics to join this debate. First, we employ interviews with academics involved in health inequalities research, undertaken between 2004 and 2015, to explore perceptions, and experiences, of the ‘impact agenda’ (an analysis which is informed by a review of guidelines for assessing ‘impact’ and relevant academic literature). Next, we analyse high- and low-scoring REF2014 impact case studies to assess whether these concerns appear justified. We conclude by outlining how social policy expertise might usefully contribute to efforts to encourage, measure and reward research ‘impact’.

The Impact of Digital Technologies on IT Sourcing Strategies in the German Automotive Industry

2022 ◽  
pp. 383-408
Author(s):  
Kerstin Christiane Felser
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Technology Deployment ◽  
Sourcing Strategies ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

For decades, the German automotive industry has benefitted from a process of IT-enabled transformation with the ongoing deployment of state-of-the-art IT. Despite the high relevance of IT for innovation and process efficiency, the industry has outsourced up to 80% of the IT budget to external IT providers as IT has generally not been seen as a core competence. In recent years, the phenomenon of digital transformation has emerged, along with the consequent disruptive impacts associated with digital technology deployment. One area of significance in the corporate environment is the current and potential impact of digital transformation on future IT sourcing strategies. Through an analysis of existing literature and a series of in-depth interviews with industry experts, the chapter examines how and why the German automotive industry is reviewing IT sourcing strategies in response to the anticipated implications of digital transformation. A change in the ratio between outsourcing and insourcing has a significant impact on in-house employment and third-party business operations.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of the Interaction between Human Rights Defenders and Society in Russia: Assessing the Impact of the 'Foreign Agents' Law

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Polina Malkova
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
World Regions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Systematic Knowledge ◽  
The Way

In various world regions, human rights defenders (HRDs) often become targets for smear campaigns that seek to discredit and marginalise them. Russia’s “foreign agents” law which brands NGOs as “foreign agents” – a phrase that carries Soviet-era connotations of a spy or traitor – is just one example of states’ attempts to cultivate an unfavorable image of rights defenders in society. Yet, despite the global context of such stigmatising campaigns and their potential to put defenders at further risk, there is very little systematic knowledge about the way citizens react to such rhetoric and whether they express more hostility towards HRDs. This paper seeks to address this gap and explores the interaction of rights defenders with the domestic society in Russia. Drawing upon in-depth interviews with representatives of the domestic human rights community, it demonstrates that while the wider public lacks familiarity with actors in the human rights field, certain social segments do interact with them, both in antagonistic and supportive ways. The paper argues that in the adverse conditions created by the “foreign agents” law, there is a need for rights groups to expand and strengthen the links with their constituencies.

scholarly journals Is bisexuality invisible? A review of sexualities scholarship 1970–2015

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surya Monro ◽  
Sally Hines ◽  
Antony Osborne
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Identity Politics ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Gay And Lesbian ◽  
Critical Commentary ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

This article provides a review of sexualities scholarship within the social sciences between 1970 and 2015. It takes an innovative approach by focusing on the way in which bisexuality is addressed in this body of literature. The article reveals the marginalisation, under-representation and invisibility of bisexuality within and across the social sciences in relation to both bisexual experience and identity. Reasons for this varied across the different eras, including the heterosexist nature of the literature, the impact of gay and lesbian-focused identity politics, and queer deconstructionism. In addition, patterns of bisexual erasure and invisibility were uneven, with some scholarship taking inclusive approaches or criticising prejudice against bisexuality. The initial findings of the review were enriched by critical commentary from key relevant sociologists and political scientists. The article concludes that future sexualities scholarship could be enhanced by greater consideration of bisexuality.

scholarly journals Informing patients with progressive neurological disease of their health status, and their adaptation to the disease

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radka Bužgová ◽  
Radka Kozáková
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Way

Abstract Background Progressive neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, significantly interfere with patients' lives, and those of their families. The aim of the research was to establish whether the extent of the information on patients' health conditions, and the way patients learn this information from doctors affect their adaptation to chronic and progressive diseases.Methods Qualitative methodology was used for a total of 52 participants (patients with progressive neurological diseases, their family members, and health and social workers). Data were collected using individual, in-depth interviews and focus groups. Analysis of data for interpretation, conceptualization, and re-integration was performed by open, axial, and selective coding.Results It was determined that adequate information about patients’ health status, and the use of coping strategies are related to their adaptation to their disease, and consequently, to their quality of life. The participants often considered the extent of the information provided, and the way they were informed to be inadequate. Receiving the diagnosis, the progression of the disease, and the end of life were found to be the most burdensome.Conclusion Our results show that Czech neurologist should develop better communication skills, particularly for informing patients with progressive neurological diseases. Open communication, emotional support, and support in selecting effective coping strategies can help patients adapt more readily to their disease, and improve their quality of life.

scholarly journals Transdziedzinowość – retoryczność – cyfryzacja. W stronę tekstów transdziedzinowych i eksplozji strukturalnej

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Szczęsna
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Cultural Texts ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Rhetorical Dimension ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domain Level ◽  
The Way

The article analyses the agency of transgression and transcendence at the domain level. It characterizes the specificity of this process and points to factors that influence its intensification (especially the development of digital technologies). The text presents the effects of this process – the impact on the way cultural texts and their structures exist. The article examines the rhetorical dimension of a trans-disciplinary nature, the effect of which is the creation of trans-disciplinary texts. It proves the thesis that in the interaction between disciplines a structural explosion takes place, which leads to the creation of new textual figures and structures and the formation of new types of texts. These issues are illustrated using specific examples of trans-disciplinary texts.

scholarly journals The impact of the digital order on sensemaking and being

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aditi Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Digital Space ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

The digital order refers to a culture that is profoundly shaped by digital technologies. The digital order is reshaping the way we comprehend and communicate as we adapt ourselves to the affordances of those tools. The role of the digital order in human development and it ultimate consequences remains unknowable; however, it is crucial that we have an awareness of its impact and are able to envision its possible effects on human behaviour and culture. To survive in such a moment of evolution, it is essential to be able to navigate in an informed manner one’s own position in the digital space. This paper examines the nature of individual empowerment within this space, asserts the significance of human will and discusses the methods to utilize this technology in a beneficial way.

scholarly journals Impacto en la ética de las empresas

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlene Lozano Romero ◽  
Dirce Alethia García García
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Sector ◽  
Business World ◽  
Economic Entity ◽  
Economic Area ◽  
Toma De Decisiones ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

  RESUMEN Se desea emitir una opinión basada en el impacto que tiene la ética en las empresas. Y en el papel que juega en el actuar de cada día. La ética profesional que deben tener aquellos que desempeñan cualquier función en un ente económico. Y el impacto que puede ocasionar la falta de ética en el ámbito empresarial. Se emplea un procedimiento de metodología cualitativa; basándose en los aspectos observables que se presentan en el entorno empresarial; haciendo énfasis en el desempeño que realiza el profesional al momento de realizar su trabajo. Y la manera en la que debe manejarse la administración de cualquier empresa para la toma de decisiones, las cuales, deben ser las más idóneas para tener finanzas sanas. Así mismo, un procedimiento de metodología descriptiva en la cual se puntualizan las características que existen en ciertas áreas económicas de la población; a fin de poder conocer los puntos de riesgo o aquellas acciones que generan problemas por falta de ética en el ámbito económico. Se analizaron diferentes áreas económicas del sector empresarial, los puntos de mayor preocupación a causa de factores ocasionados por falta de ética. Y sugerencias del como poder mejorar la situación que se está presentando en cada área económica.  ABSTRACT It is desired to issue an opinion based on the impact that ethics has on companies. And in the role he plays in the daily actions. The professional ethics that should have those who perform any function in an economic entity. And the impact that the lack of ethics in the business world can cause. A qualitative methodology procedure is used; based on the observable aspects that appear in the business environment; emphasizing the performance performed by the professional at the time of performing their work. And the way in which the management of any company should be managed for making decisions, which should be the most suitable to have healthy finances. Likewise, a descriptive methodology procedure in which the characteristics that exist in certain economic areas of the population are specified; In order to know the risk points or those actions that generate problems due to lack of ethics in the economic field. Different economic areas of the business sector were analyzed, the points of greatest concern due to factors caused by lack of ethics. And suggestions of how to improve the situation that is occurring in each economic area. KEYWORDS: Ethics; Company; Impact; Trust; Values.

scholarly journals Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice Editorial 8.3

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 2-4
Author(s):  
Geraldine E. Lefoe ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
New Directions ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

Welcome to the third and final issue of Volume 8 of the Journal of University Teaching and Learning (JUTLP) in 2011. As the year draws to a close we are seeing some striking changes to the higher education sector internationally. In England budget cuts have seen the closure of the twenty-four Higher Education Academy subject centres at the same time as the establishment of student fees. In Australia the cap has been lifted across the board on the number of students that can be enrolled in universities with the resultant projected increased student numbers. The focus in Australia is on social inclusion yet in England the concern for the introduction of fees is just the opposite, these will be the very students who may now be excluded. The changes in both countries see new measures of accountability and more complex regulations put in place. Will this cause people to rethink the way we teach and the way students learn? For the Higher Education Academy in the UK, new directions see the hosting of a summit on learning and teaching with a focus on flexible learning, an indicator of new directions for many institutions. In Australia, we see a renewed opportunity to investigate such changes through the opening of the Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) and its role of recognising the importance of learning and teaching through grants and awards schemes. We hope in 2012 we’ll hear more from our authors about the impact of these transformations, as well as those changes occurring in other countries around the world, on teaching practice in our universities.

scholarly journals Streaming Minority Languages: The Case of Basque Language Cinema on Netflix

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-115
Author(s):  
Katixa Agirre
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Minority Languages ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Production Distribution ◽  
Consumption Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Way

This article explores the way Basque language cinema is adapting to streaming platforms, focusing on the case of the three Basque language films that have made it to Netflix: Loreak (2014), Handia (2017) and Errementari (2018). Firstly, it explains Netflix particularities and its emphasis on diversity, among other reasons that could explain the platform’s interest in these particular films. Secondly, it describes the way these aforementioned films have landed on Netflix and the impact this exhibition has had. I base my research on in-depth interviews with directors Jon Garaño and Paul Urkijo as well as producer Xabi Berzosa to know the insights of the process. More broadly, the article discusses the impact that becoming available on Netflix and other SVOD platforms might have for Basque cinema, especially when it comes to production and transnational distribution. On the other hand, I will also point at the challenges that this new landscape poses for the Basque audiovisual industry, and non-hegemonic languages in general. The streaming revolution, of which Netflix is currently the epitome, is changing the production, distribution, exhibition and consumption model globally, and policy makers and Basque institutions should take this transformation seriously. Loreak, Handia and Errementari should not just become happy exceptions.

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