The International Producer Price Index Manual, Theory and Practice (PPI Manual) published by the IMF in 2004 consituted a landmark for international standards on price measurement and contains detailed, comprehensive information for the compilation of producer price indices as well as an extensive coverage of the conceptual and theoretical issues. This second edition of the Methodological Guide for Developing Producer Price Indices for Services (SPPI Guide) is a complement to the PPI Manual in two ways: it focuses on service-specific aspects in the PPI compilation by developing further the con
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This textbook is addressed to students involved in studying the subject of Social economy and local development. The discourse of the book lays on the background of European definition of Social economy subject and presents main forms of social economy players, which are cooperatives, mutuals, associations and funds. The main emphasis is stressed on social economic partnership between three major sectors of modern society – governmental, business and the third (voluntary, private, non-governmental) sector – partnership, which gives civil society an opportunity of economic involvement. The aim of this textbook is to guide students through the process of studying the subject in structured way and also to engage wider academical-practical discussions on the emerging social economy sector in Lithuania.
This textbook is addressed to students involved in studying the subject of Social economy and local development. The discourse of the book lays on the background of European definition of Social economy subject and presents main forms of social economy players, which are cooperatives, mutuals, associations and funds. The main emphasis is stressed on social economic partnership between three major sectors of modern society – governmental, business and the third (voluntary, private, non-governmental) sector – partnership, which gives civil society an opportunity of economic involvement. The aim of this textbook is to guide students through the process of studying the subject in structured way and also to engage wider academical-practical discussions on the emerging social economy sector in Lithuania.
This textbook is addressed to students involved in studying the subject of Social economy and local development. The discourse of the book lays on the background of European definition of Social economy subject and presents main forms of social economy players, which are cooperatives, mutuals, associations and funds. The main emphasis is stressed on social economic partnership between three major sectors of modern society – governmental, business and the third (voluntary, private, non-governmental) sector – partnership, which gives civil society an opportunity of economic involvement. The aim of this textbook is to guide students through the process of studying the subject in structured way and also to engage wider academical-practical discussions on the emerging social economy sector in Lithuania.
The book, written by acclaimed experts from China , is an output of the Low-Carbon City China (LCCC) Programme. It provides an overview of the low-carbon progress in various Chinese cities, identifies their strengths and weaknesses, and enables the development of renewable energy, green buildings and sustainable transportation. The book also aims to develop a vision, strategy, action plan and supervision system to promote low-carbon city construction, enabling best practice knowledge sharing and developing comprehensive, yet China-specific, low-carbon standards and management systems
<i>The rapidity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing recognition of post-acute sequela of COVID-19 (PASC) or long COVID-19 has created a need to understand the experience of those suffering from this long-term sequela. The purpose of this research was to explore, and uplift lived experiences of patients with long COVID-19. This study had a total sample of 19 participants with long COVID-19 engaged in body mapping, an arts-based research method. Describing the novel virtual adaptations to the body mapping methodology is the focus of this article. The material presented provides researchers with a methodological road map by outlining the virtual adaptations in the preparation and facilitation of the body mapping process, sharing lessons learned in data collection, highlighting considerations for future studies, and summarizing the impact of the findings. </i><i>Virtual body mapping sessions acted as powerful and emotional events where participants showed true vulnerability describing their experiences with COVID-19, their journey as a long hauler, their places of personal strength and courage, and their dreams for the future. Participants were highly engaged and interested in sharing their art with the broader community. </i><i>Virtual body mapping is a novel approach to conducting qualitative research in a unique setting and can provide an opportunity for innovative knowledge dissemination activities. While this method may contribute to increased participation and engagement, it may also present challenges, such as lessened accountability and interaction. </i>
Many research or development studies underline the crucial role of small ruminant (SR) activities in the non tropical dry areas of world, and in particular in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. With camels, they are considered as key components of production systems over much of this vast region, which is characterized by water scarcity and erratic rainfall. SR activities may constitute the main remunerative activity or at least a pillar to ensure the viability of a large number of families in the region, particularly in remote areas. Some studies proposed to estimate the monetary contribution of SR activities in the household net income. But few studies analyze the contribution of SR activity in terms of poverty reduction and livelihood improvement. The reasons are numerous but one of them is the difficulty to apprehend the multiple and complex contributions of livestock activity to the household economy through their direct and indirect products, the intra-annual and inter-annual rhythm of production, the particular status of animal between capital-treasory-saving-social asset. "Despite its potential importance to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction, livestock sector development has received limited attention from the international donor community and national governments in recent years" (Alive platform). Within the Alive Platform, partnership for livestock development, poverty alleviation and sustainable growth for Africa, the Alive secretary, PPLPI (FAO), CIRAD and WB join their effort to develop a methodological Guide to the appropriate inclusion of the livestock sector in poverty reduction policies or agenda. In this communication, we propose to present an overview of the content of this Livestock and Poverty guide.
In this paper a simple introduction and guide to a widely applicable method for estimating missing data in fields of enquiry such as census maps or LANDSAT images are presented. The method given is a maximum likelihood procedure. This is argued to have the particularly favourable characteristics (1) that its distribution properties are known, (2) it is applicable both to regularly and to irregularly spaced observations, (3) it can handle different spatial configurations of missing cells, (4) it makes full use of the information contained in the known spatial data (particularly its spatial autocorrelation), (5) it has no systematic tendency to error, and (6) it provides 'probability limits'. The algorithm is presented in the form of a simple tutorial guide. An example, of median income levels in Houston, is worked through in detail for missing cells in census data. The example is characterised by a variable mean and a general variance — covariance matrix.
Los biosólidos son coproductos de una planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales (PTAR), específicamente del tratamiento de lodos. Estos representan del 1% al 2% del caudal de agua residual, su tratamiento, manejo y disposición pueden significar del 40% al 60% de los costos operativos de una PTAR. Anteriormente, los biosólidos eran considerados como residuos por lo que solían ser dispuestos en rellenos sanitarios y en el mar, generando impactos económicos, sociales y ambientales negativos. En contraste, por medio de investigaciones ha sido posible identificar los biosólidos como un recurso con un alto potencial de aprovechamiento. Según esto, numerosos países han optado por implementar regulaciones enfocadas en el uso sostenible de los biosólidos por medio de lineamientos acordes a las necesidades locales. En el caso colombiano, se implementó el Decreto 1287 del 2014, el cual promueve el uso de los biosólidos de acuerdo a su nivel de contaminación. Sin embargo, debido a la carencia de lineamientos técnicos en el decreto, las propiedades de los biosólidos no están siendo maximizadas y los riesgos son desconocidos. De acuerdo con esto, en este trabajo se revisaron y analizaron más de 250 documentos, entre investigaciones, informes, regulaciones y guías a nivel internacional con el fin de proponer lineamientos y buenas prácticas de manejo para el adecuado aprovechamiento de los biosólidos en Colombia. En este sentido, se identificaron lineamientos técnicos y metodológicos para el almacenamiento y transporte de biosólidos, así como para su aplicación en suelos degradados, agrícolas y forestales, como insumo en materiales de construcción y en procesos de valorización energética. De acuerdo con esto, fue posible generar una propuesta de complemento para el Decreto 1287 del 2014 por medio de una guía metodológica, con el fin de optimizar el manejo y aprovechamiento de biosólidos en Colombia. ; Biosolids are byproducts generated in a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), specifically in sludge treatment. These represent from 1% to 2% of the wastewater flow and their treatment, handling and management can account for 40% to 60% of the operating cost of a WWTP. Biosolids used to be considered as a waste rather than a resource, therefore, biosolids were disposed in landfills and sea which generated negative environmental, social and economic impacts. Nevertheless, through research it has been possible to identify biosolids as a resource with a high valorization potential. As a consequence, several countries have established their own legislation focused on sustainable uses for biosolids through guidelines according to local needs. In Colombia, it was stablished Decree 1287 from 2014, which promotes biosolids management in accordance with its heavy metal and pathogen content. However, due to lack of technical guidelines in biosolids Colombian regulation, beneficial properties are not being maximized and risk is being unknown. As a result, in the present work more than 200 documents, among studies, reports, technical guidelines and regulations, were analyzed in order to propose requirements and best management practices for biosolids valorization in Colombia. Technical guidelines for biosolids storage and conveyance, agricultural and land application, for producing building materials and energy recovery processes were identified. It was possible to propose a complement for Decree 1287 from 2014 through a methodological guideline in order to improve biosolids management in Colombia. ; Tesis o trabajo de investigación presentado como requisito parcial para optar al título de: Magister en Ingeniería – Ingeniería Ambiental. -- Línea de Investigación: Aprovechamiento de residuos sólidos. ; Maestría
Social justice is about hope and transforming society where resources, rights, and power are equitable without signs of oppression. Qualitative researchers escape the boundaries of the positivism and develop understanding in context. When a researcher combines a qualitative methodological approach with a social justice paradigm, he or she brings a sense of hope for a more just society. The book Fostering Social Justice Through Qualitative Inquiry: A Methodological Guide by Corey Johnson and Diana Parry provides readers and researchers the theory and practice to make a positive, transformational difference in our world.
