Plastics in aquatic environments – Results of an international survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 194 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-76
Author(s):  
Friederike Stock ◽  
Christian Kochleus ◽  
Denise Spira ◽  
Nicole Brennholt ◽  
Beate Bänsch-Baltruschat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Summer School ◽  
Southeast Europe ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Federal Institute ◽  
Few Data

Plastic pollution in the aquatic environment has recently gained worldwide attention. Meanwhile, intensive research activities have been initiated in this environment; however, the effects and consequences of the plastic pollution are not fully known and have to be better understood. To facilitate information exchange between different global regions, the German Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG) and the International Centre for Water Resources and Global Change (ICWRGC) organized a Summer School entitled "Plastics in Marine and Freshwater Environments" in July 2017. In preparation for the course, a questionnaire was sent to all participants coming from Asia (India, Philippines), Africa (Egypt, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico), and East, South and Southeast Europe (Bosnia-Herzegovina, Italy, Romania, Russia (European part), Serbia, Slovenia). The outcomes of this survey and discussions during the Summer School concerning micro- and macroplastics, especially in rivers and the oceans, reveal that countries are aware of the problem and that first measures have been conducted, especially initiated by Non-Governmental Organizations and authorities. In general, few data are available regarding plastics in rivers and the disposal into the oceans. However, the issue has progressively permeated whole society's awareness of the importance of education as a key element in solving the plastic problem. The majority of the countries include the subject already in the curriculum of primary schools. Moreover, regulations exist, especially regarding waste, but have to be better implemented and enhanced.

scholarly journals Bridging the gap between fisheries science and society: exploring fisheries science as a social activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 598-611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Bailey ◽  
Yajie Liu ◽  
Jan Grimsrud Davidsen
Keyword(s):  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Fisheries Science ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Contact Points ◽  
Lay People ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
On Line

Much has been written about the poor relations between fisheries scientists and lay people, but the experience of two field biologists suggests that good relations can exist and have a positive impact on the exchange of knowledge across the “science”—“society” divide. This article is a first attempt to map the contact points between fisheries scientists and lay people and to explore the spin-offs these can have. It presents the results of two surveys conducted with participants at the November 2015 MYFISH/ICES Symposium on “Targets and limits for long term fisheries management”: a real-time Kahoot survey of the audience and a longer, on-line survey some participants filled out following the symposium session. The survey results generally support the supposition that fisheries scientist-society interactions are extremely varied and that much in the way of information exchange and mutual learning can occur. However they also show that trust issues remain in the fisheries management community, but not just between scientists and lay people: fisheries managers and environmental non-governmental organizations may be less trusted by scientists than are lay people. The study concludes by discussing how future studies should be designed and focused and with an invitation for comments from the ICES community.

scholarly journals Teachers’ views on support by environmental non-governmental organizations in selected Alexandra Township primary schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Ailwei Mawela
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Environmental Ngos ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Education Projects

This article explores teachers’ views regarding the support by environmental non- governmental organizations in managing environmental education (EE) projects in primary schools. In this qualitative case study research, a purposive sampling approach was used to sample thirteen (n=13) teachers from thirteen primary schools. Data was collected by means of using semi-structured interviews and findings were analysed and discussed. The study was grounded in the total quality management theory and the interpretive paradigm, as it was concerned with the management of environmental education projects in primary schools. In order to examine how the environmental NGOs and, teachers’ management of environmental education projects in schools, the researcher drew on the concept of opportunity to learn (OTL). Findings indicated that teachers viewed environment NGOs as valuable in sharing the knowledge, skills, and experience in managing EE projects. Lack of time and resources were identified as additional barriers towards managing environmental projects in primary schools. Teachers were not trained as environmental educators, and they viewed managing EE projects in schools as additional work. Therefore, despite the efforts made by environmental NGOs managing school EE projects, the sustainability of these projects after NGOs disengagement was a problem in most schools. The article concludes with suggestions based on the findings, outlining how environmental NGOs can impart knowledge and skills in managing EE projects towards awareness of and involvement in the fight against pollution and the desecration of natural resources.

scholarly journals INTERACTION BETWEEN FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND SUPPORT SYSTEM : PARENTAL PERSPECTIVE

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Dina Bethere ◽  
Linda Pavitola
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Support System ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
The State ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Collaborative Strategies

The study analyses the effectiveness of interaction between parents, who bring up children with special needs and the support system. According to the state defined standards and cognitions of scientific research, activities of the support system are considered as qualitative only if they satisfy parents` individual needs of receiving support. The article reflects qualitative research, where parents have naturally been delegated the functions of experts. The results of the study verify the necessity to improve collaborative strategies, employing non-governmental organizations as a resource for promoting collaboration between parents of children with special needs, educational and support institutions.

Recent research activities in WHO's mental health programme

1989 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 233-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Sartorius
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Mental Health Programme ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Press ◽  
Health Programme

The mental health programme of WHO has been formulated through a process of consultation within WHO, with other United Nations bodies, with Governments, with the scientific community and with various non-governmental organizations (Sartorius, 1978; WHO, 1983a; Lambo & Sartorius, in the press).

The research component of the WHO mental health programme

1980 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Sartorius
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Global Level ◽  
The Past ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Mental Health Programme ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Health Programme

Over the past few years, a new WHO mental health programme has been formulated through a process of consultations within WHO, with other UN bodies, with governments, the scientific community and various non-governmental organizations (Sartorius, 1978; WHO, 1978 a, b). This report will attempt to give an outline of research activities that are being initiated, co-ordinated and supported by the programme at country, regional and global level.

scholarly journals “HOW SHOULD BE TAUGHT?” COURSE CONTENT, SOCIALITY AND PRODUCTION OF KNOWLEDGE: HUMAN RIGHTS, CITIZENSHIP AND DEMOCRACY COURSE EXAMPLE

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-198
Author(s):  
Mehmet GÜNGÖR
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Democracy Education ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Individual

Education is the transfer of knowledge that aims to transform the individual. At the heart of this transfer is the curriculum. In the curriculum, "What should we teach?" It includes the search for a methodical answer to the question and the social production and reproduction of knowledge.In this study, a content and competence under 5 headings related to “The adequacy of the subjects and acquisitions in the program, the appropriateness of the class or level in which the lesson will be taught, the methods and techniques used in teaching, the textbook and material competence” of the teachers who teach Human Rights, Citizenship and Democracy were not introduced. They should apply face-to-face technique to 24 teachers in 6 primary schools with different socio-economic structure in the city center as a volunteer to the research. All stakeholders of the education, namely students, schools, school administrators, universities and non-governmental organizations, the content and implementation of the course. It was emphasized that the curriculum should be updated, teacher competencies should be increased and followed up. Keywords: Teacher Training, Curriculum, Human Rights Education, Citizenship Education, Democracy Education

Potential Microplastic Threat: Environmental Assessment of The Face Mask Pollution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ceyhun Akarsu ◽  
Özgecan MADENLİ ◽  
Ece Ümmü DEVECİ
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Face ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Industrial Use

Abstract In recent studies, many reports on the environmental effects of microplastic pollution have been presented. Countries across the world have already started carrying out studies on the restrictions of the industrial use of microplastics based on these reports. Many non-governmental organizations try to clean the existing microplastics from the oceans using their resources. However, a new source of microplastics has started to be released into nature as a result of the single-use face masks that protect us against the spread of COVID-19 and are being thrown onto the streets and into seas and nature. Before the pandemic, it was reported that more than 300 million microplastics were discharged from the province of Mersin to the eastern Mediterranean. This number will inevitably increase if not managed correctly. A mass balance needs to be studied for the correct management of waste. This study aims to estimate the amount of face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, thereby expressing our concerns about waste management and plastic pollution, and calling on appropriate solid waste management policies and governments to take the necessary measures to formulate their strategies at all levels.

scholarly journals LEGAL AND SOCIALLY-PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CRIMES RELATED TO TRADE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 493-504
Author(s):  
O. Nazarov
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Southeast Europe ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The World

The article is devoted to the legal and socio-psychological characteristics of crimes related to human trafficking. It is noted that this issue is reflected in various studies. It is believed that about 21 million people may be in slavery at the moment, and the income from this criminal business may be at least $ 32 billion annually. About 11. 7 million people are exploited in the Asia-Pacific region, 3. 7 million in Africa, 1. 8 million in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1. 6 million in Central and Southeast Europe, and 1 in Europe, 5 million. In the countries of the Middle East, where there is a developed economy of about 600 thousand people. About 63 international non-governmental organizations are involved in solving the problem of human trafficking in the world, accompanying and providing various assistance (social, legal, psychotherapeutic) to victims of human trafficking every day. It is noted that the oldest international human rights organization in the world, which bases its activities on the UN treaties against slavery, is the international organization Anti-Slavery International, founded in 1839 in London, United Kingdom. Painted two types of trafficking. The analysis made it possible to describe the most typical mental states of trafficked persons who are associated with the problem of mental health, namely: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder. It is emphasized that the suffering caused to the injured individual as a result of the physical or mental impact on him by the criminals involved in trafficking in persons will require compensation for the full restoration of the victim’s mental health and the establishment of justice not only in the form of bringing to justice the perpetrators, but also in the form of non-pecuniary compensation for the harm that was inflicted by the serious crime on the victims (men, women, children). Suggestions are made to continue the work on developing a methodology for forensic psychological examination of victims of crimes related to human trafficking.

scholarly journals CHALLENGES FACING HEAD TEACHER’S ROLE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS, IN NAIROBI PROVINCE, KENYA

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Dorcah Asiago ◽  
Christine A Akello
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Food Programs ◽  
Feeding Program ◽  
National Governments

Many programs have been implemented in developing countries to improve both the physical health and the psychosocial health of students. School feeding is a long standing and popular development assistance program; implemented in over 72 countries by the World Food Programs (WFP) alone in developing countries (WFP, 2008). In these developing countries, School Feeding Program (SFP) is offered by non-governmental organizations or other large organizations in collaboration with national governments (Bennett, 2003)

scholarly journals Gender Equality: Approaches and Strategies in University Context

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-253
Author(s):  
Valentina Milenkova
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
The University

This article is aimed at presenting a series of activities and systematic efforts that have found a place in the development of a Plan for Gender Equality in Research and academia. This endeavor is part of SPEAR project "Supporting and Implementing Plans for Gender Equality in Academia and Research“ under the EU Horizon 2020 Program: to develop specific approaches, activities, and measures systematized in Plans for gender equality to be implemented in the university environment, taking into account the specific national and regional characteristics of universities and structures. The SPEAR project involves universities and non-governmental organizations from 9 European countries: Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Austria, Croatia, Portugal, Lithuania, and Bulgaria (SWU "Neofit Rilski” and PU “P. Hilendarski”). The article reveals the purposeful actions of the team from SWU "N. Rilski" in the direction of creating such a plan, which refers to several structural and organizational aspects. As a basis for the development of the Plan, the article shows the results of a quantitative online survey, which presents attitudes and opinions on the topic of gender equality in social activities and research, as well as the results of in-depth interviews with the SWU deans' and rector's authorities under the topic of women's participation in management and research activities. The article shows the importance of gender equality as an opportunity for active participation in research and teaching of capable and proactive people.

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