This study was conducted in conjunction with the Saskatoon Regional Food Assessment with the intent of identifying structures that contribute value and promote engagement among participants. Currently, the assessment process lacks theoretical grounding, its implementation is dictated by a set of best practices. A constructivist grounded theory approach was employed in an effort to establish a theoretical basis to guide the food assessment process. Steering committee members were invited to participate in a two stage interview process examining their experience and perceptions of the process. Existing ideological deviation amongst committee members plays a significant role in perception of work in the food system. In the context of the SRFA two general ideological positions were prominent, with members harbouring either a business or community food security orientation. These ideological underpinnings played a significant role in value associated with the process and its potential role in future action. This ideological deviation also had noticeable implications on the perception of other members. While the structure employed by this assessment was not conducive to promotion of high levels of engagement amongst the membership, participants indicating higher levels of value with the assessment process and its potential to facilitate subsequent action were more inclined to advocate for increased engagement. The food assessment process is growing in popularity and working towards a strong theoretical base is an important step. Establishing a deeper understanding of how the assessment process operates will allow it to be tailored to fit the needs of any given situation. This understanding will also facilitate an understanding of aspects required to provide the greatest level of value for participants involved in such short term collaborative efforts.

The Japanese scientist Kitasato Shibasaburo (1853-1931) was one of the founders of microbiology. A devoted student of Robert Koch, his successful collaborations with European scientists resulted in anti-serums for tetanus and diphtheria, the discovery of the causative agent of the bubonic plague, and a number of other major contributions to both science and public health. He achieved this in spite of condescending attitudes on the part of many of his peers and even resistance from within his own government. Yet there remains a paucity of academic writing on Kitasato in the English language, particularly when compared to his eminent contemporaries. What does exist constructs a narrative of an historically weak Japanese scientific establishment. This work challenges that perspective, and will examine Kitasato’s interactions with his fellow collaborators in the context of the considerable social, political, cultural, and linguistic pressures acting upon them in order to elucidate what made them so extraordinarily successful in surmounting these barriers. In so doing it aims to provide insight for the scientists of today – for whom international collaboration is the ever-increasing norm – as to how they have succeeded historically and can now successfully interact with both each other and the powers that organize them. / Graduate

Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) increasingly utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and technologies to support decision-making with stakeholders and policymakers. The study of the group use of GIS to support decision-making processes is called Collaborative GIS. Measuring the impact and influence the technology has on decision-making processes is an important aim of Collaborative GIS research. To date, Collaborative GIS research has relied on qualitative questionnaires to measure the impact of GIS on group decision-making and the GIS software and technology being used, lacking support of quantitative measures. A novel technology increasingly being used for group planning processes with maps is multi-user touch tables; this technology encourages equality of technology interactions and increases participant engagement by allowing all group members the opportunity to interact with the technology, transcending limitations of single-user mouse environments. This research identifies and evaluates measures of collaboration for Collaborative GIS on multi-user touch tables for MSP activities. Group measures of participation are explored using coding systems to determine fluctuations in the groups’ participation using technological interactions and verbal participation by Google Earth task performed and by decision phase. Results indicate variation in participation across role play simulations due largely to group dynamics and participant personality, evidenced by researcher observation. Coding systems require improvements in capturing participation levels. Individual measures of participation are also collected to determine the equality of technological interactions and verbal participation by seat location around a multi-user touch table. Results indicate technological interactions and verbal participation are not equally distributed around a multi-user touch table using Google Earth. Seat locations closest to the Google Earth menus tend to have higher participation rates, with seat locations farthest from the menus marginalized. Furthermore, technological interactions by interface-menus, dialogue boxes, and earth display –have variation in equality of interactions by seat location. Menus and dialogue boxes have higher rates of inequality of participation than the earth display has. To date, study and collection of group and individual participation has been limited in Collaborative GIS research. With reliance on qualitative questionnaires to collect data, this study represents quantitative measures to describe Collaborative GIS group decision-making processes on touch tables. Whereas, previous literature represents coarse scale measures of the group’s process and outcome constructs, this study focuses on fine scale measures of collaboration. / Graduate / 0366 / 0632 / 0984

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This study aims to develop knowledge of different professional groups and their views on inclusion and collaboration concerning "students in difficulty." Through qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey, the researcher sought answers to this and also how inclusion, through collaboration between different professional groups, can develop in school.The results of the study have been analyzed according by Nilholms (2007) three different perspectives on special education: The critical perspective, the compensatory perspective and the dilemma perspective. The results were also analyzed based on Ahlberg's (2013) communicative – relationship perspective.The result shows that the concept of inclusion is not clearly defined either in the governing documents or among the interviewees. This makes it difficult to speak the same language in school, which complicates the work of inclusion. Since the governing documents are unclear and somewhat contradictory when dealing with "students in difficulty" educators are put in a dilemma. It is on the one hand about the importance of early identification and remedy difficulties and on the other hand not to categorize students. Another concern is on the one hand to see differences as opportunities for learning and on the other hand that all students should attain the curriculum objectives. Students should at the same time feel good and happy at school. The result also shows that the cooperation that existed around "students in difficulty” has been minimal at schools. In contrast, all interviewees’ see good cooperation as crucial to the quality of work with students. Surprising facts is that it seems to be easier to see and talk about what others should do to improve together than to see one’s own part in the work for development. One conclusion is also that the majority of the respondents see the economic foundations are setting up barriers by time, room, materials and resource shortages, and also large classes.

Breakout session from the Living the Future 7 Conference, April 30-May 3, 2008, University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson, AZ. / RLG Programs, a part of OCLC Programs and Research, pursues a work agenda with its partners that bridges institutional sectors, national boundaries and technology infrastructures. Projects address common needs in libraries, archives and museums and are shaped to most effectively amplify the value of consensus-building and applied research. Underlying characteristics of these international collaborative efforts will be shared as will examples of current projects that demonstrate the widening impact of collaboration on the cultural heritage community

Poster presentation from the Living the Future 7 Conference, April 30-May 3, 2008, University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson, AZ. / Historically, The Gelman Library System (GLS) has often not been considered in University Development planning and funding strategies. Additionally, all academic libraries face the challenge of identifying a natural constituency base. In the past two years, the GLS has taken several steps towards reversing these trends. The objective is to change the culture so that it becomes one where the Library is a natural place to look for programs and events. By engaging partners in the campus community through meetings, education, and seeking out active collaborations, we have begun to experience success. Our goal is that the GLS is regularly consulted by our campus partners to increase our visibility and funding to meet our mission and that of the University. We serve as a place for those otherwise uncommitted donors to become reconnected to their University. Our poster will describe collaborations through events, activities and joint fundraising efforts.

Tyrimo tikslas: ištirti netoli gydymo įstaigų dirbančių farmacijos specialistų požiūrį į esamą gydytojo ir vaistininko bendradarbiavimą bei jo galimybes ateityje. Uždaviniai: 1. Ištirti netoli gydymo įstaigų dirbančių farmacijos specialistų požiūrį į esamą gydytojo ir vaistininko bendradarbiavimą. 2. Nustatyti veiksnius, turinčius įtakos gydytojo ir vaistininko bendradarbiavimui ir problemas, su kuriomis susiduriama. 3. Atskleisti farmacijos specialistų nuomonę apie gydytojo ir vaistininko bendradarbiavimo galimybes ateityje. 4. Įvardinti sprendimus, kuriuos įgyvendinant, gydytojo ir vaistininko bendradarbiavimas galėtų būti pagerintas. Metodika: Tyrimo dalyviai – farmacijos specialistai, dirbantys Kauno miesto visuomenės vaistinėse, esančiose šalia ligoninės, poliklinikos, šeimos klinikos ar individualaus gydytojo kabineto. Tyrimo metodas – anoniminė anketinė apklausa. Iš viso išdalintos 188 anketos, pilnai užpildytos grąžintos 157 anketos, iš jų (atsakomumas 83,51proc.). Duomenų statistinė analizė atlikta naudojant SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) 20.0 programinį statistinės analizės paketą. Tyrimo rezultatai: 61,15 proc. respondentų esamą gydytojo-vaistininko bendradarbiavimą vertina kaip nepakankamą. Esamo gydytojo ir vaistininko bendradarbiavimo vertinimas skiriasi priklausomai nuo to, kokią dalį gydytojų, dirbančių šalia esančioje gydymo įstaigoje, farmacijos specialistas pažįsta (p<0,05). 48,08 proc. respondentų nurodė, kad jų praktikoje... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Aim: To analyze the attitude of pharmacy professionals working nearby to different medical institutions to the current physician-pharmacist collaboration and its future possibilities. Tasks: 1. To investigate the approach of pharmacy specialists working nearby different medical institutions to the current physician-pharmacist collaboration; 2. To identify the factors that influence the collaboration between a physician and a pharmacist and the problems encountered; 3. Reveal the opinion of pharmaceutical professionals on the possibilities of physician-pharmacist collaboration in the future; 4. Identify solutions which could improve the physician - pharmacist collaboration. Methods: The participants of the research project - pharmaceutical professionals working in the community pharmacies in the city of Kaunas, located near hospitals, clinics, family clinics or private doctors office. Test method - an anonymous questionnaire. In total there were 188 questionnaires distributed, out of which 157 were returned fully completed (response rate 83.51%). The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) 20.0. Results: 61.15 % of respondents identify the existing physician-pharmacist collaboration as insufficient. The assessment of the current level of collaboration varies depending on the proportion of physicians working in a nearby treatment facility, pharmacy technician knows (p <0.05). 48.08 % of respondents indicated that in their... [to full text]

Climate change threatens the integrity of many parks and protected areas worldwide. Mountain parks are amongst the most vulnerable, facing changes in temperature, hydrology, glaciation, fire frequency, and pest and disease outbreaks. Species migration is a key tool in climate change adaptation, but often physical and jurisdictional fragmentation makes it impossible for species to migrate, putting species at risk of extirpation or extinction. Transboundary collaboration and regional planning are tools that can help physically connected parks and protected areas overcome jurisdictional fragmentation and allow for species migration, giving species a greater chance at being able to adapt to climate change. However, there are many barriers to transboundary collaboration and regional planning that makes this difficult to achieve. This research aims to address the challenges parks face with regards to transboundary collaboration and regional planning, and provide possible solutions for overcoming these challenges. A qualitative research project was conducted to determine the state of transboundary collaboration and regional planning in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, using Jasper National Park, Mount Robson Provincial Park, and Willmore Wilderness Park as the study area. A document review, questionnaire, and Importance-Performance Analysis were conducted to determine: the current policy within the Parks Canada Agency, British Columbia Parks, and Alberta Parks in regards to the management implications of climate change; the degree to which transboundary collaboration and regional planning are occurring in and around the study area with regard to climate change; the challenges parks face with regards to transboundary collaboration and regional planning; how these challenges should be addressed; and to determine what park agencies and managers need to be able to participate in transboundary collaboration and regional planning. Ultimately, it became clear that while transboundary collaboration is a potentially effective tool for climate change adaptation, little transboundary collaboration is occurring within the study area. In order for this to occur, all parks must have appropriate legislation, policies, and plans in place; British Columbia Parks has these, but both Parks Canada and Alberta Parks do not. Parks planners and managers are not able to put priority on transboundary collaboration until it is mandated within the management plans. However, parks managers are supportive of transboundary collaboration for climate change and it seems likely that the parks will use this tool as it becomes increasingly necessary over the next 25 years.

Logistics Transportation is an indispensable step that connects production, storage, and the final customers. Plenty of previous research has been done to achieve the goals such as low cost, high accuracy in timing, good customer service, and low damage rate, within the transportation system. However, most of those improvements are on the operational level. There are few supply chain collaborations that try to optimize logistics transportation from a strategic level. This thesis proposes a new collaboration policy, Carrier Managed Transportation (CMT). It is a coordinated relationship between the carrier and the clients in a supply chain. As opposed to the traditional approach, where the client decides when to request shipments of the products, in CMT, the carrier will make these decisions on their behalf through information sharing. Due to the complexity in relationships and responsibilities of chain members, we divide the business scenarios into four cases and discuss the impact of CMT on each case. Comparisons and numerical examples across cases are also provided, along with some conclusions regarding the implementation of CMT.