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Innovation, Social Responsibility and Sustainability
While global challenges such as a future pandemics and global warming seem insurmountable, innovation and cumulative small changes can help towards managing such disruptive events.Innovation can encompass a new way of doing things, new products and services, and new solutions; in organizations where innovation can flourish, progress and resilience can be achieved. This edited collection draws together a number of chapters, organized into two parts – developing social responsibility and developing sustainability – both of which are interlinked and interdependent.Topics presented range from: mandatory CSR in the banking industry to the professional integration of displaced persons to knowledge for and about sustainability, and many more.The diversity of the chapters gift readers an interdisciplinary examination of innovation, social responsibility and sustainability. Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility offers the latest research on topical issues by international experts and has practical relevance to business managers.
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Social Communication Development and Disorders
Social Communication Development and Disorders examines the integrated development of social, linguistic, and cognitive functions.It provides evidence-based clinical information on effective assessment and intervention for individuals with social communication disorders.The second edition of this standout text is fully updated to reflect up-to-date research evidence and the application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (Children and Youth version), and places a strong focus on cultural differences in social communication and extended developmental information from birth to adulthood.Part 1 explores topics including theoretical perspectives on social communication, neuroscience of social communication and social cognitive, social emotional, and social communication development.Part 2 covers social pragmatic communication disorder and associated disorders such as language impairment, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder and disruptive behavior disorder.Chapters feature case studies, incidence/prevalence estimates, DSM-5 definitions, referral guidelines, recommended assessment and intervention practices, as well as a list of clinical and instructional resources.This comprehensive and practical text is essential reading for both undergraduate and graduate students of communication sciences, speech and language disorders, as well as speech-language pathology.It is also an excellent reference for professionals working with individuals with social competence or social communication problems, including speech-language pathologists, teachers, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, school nurses, behavioral therapists, and occupational therapists.
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Disaster Resilience and Sustainability : Japan’s Urban Development and Social Capital
This book examines urban planning and infrastructure development in Japanese cities after the second world war as a way to mitigate the risks of disasters while pursuing sustainable development.It looks at the benefits of social capital and how communities organise to tackle problems during the recovery phase after a disaster.The book also illustrates with case studies to highlight community attitudes which improve recovery outcomes. The book underlines challenges such as ageing and depopulation which Japan would face should the next disaster occur.These demographic shifts are causing difficulties among neighbourhood associations at a time when communities need to effectively support each other.Nakanishi explains why overcoming these societal issues is imperative for sustainability and the need for a comprehensive approach which would integrate smart technology. This book will be of interest to scholars in city development and planning, urban studies and human geography, as well as those interested in building resilient communities.
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Co-Creativity and Engaged Scholarship : Transformative Methods in Social Sustainability Research
This open access book explores creative and collaborative forms of research praxis within the social sustainability sciences.The term co-creativity is used in reference to both individual methods and overarching research approaches.Supported by a series of in-depth examples, the edited collection critically reviews the potential of co-creative research praxis to nurture just and transformative processes of change.Included amongst the individual chapters are first-hand accounts of such as: militant research strategies and guerrilla narrative, decolonial participative approaches, appreciative inquiry and care-ethics, deep-mapping, photo-voice, community-arts, digital participatory mapping, creative workshops and living labs.The collection considers how, through socially inclusive forms of action and reflection, such co-creative methods can be used to stimulate alternative understandings of why and how things are, and how they could be.It provides illustrations of (and problematizes) the use of co-creative methods as overtly disruptive interventions in their own right, and as a means of enriching the transformative potential of transdisciplinary and more traditional forms of social science research inquiry.The positionality of the researcher, together with the emotional and embodied dimensions of engaged scholarship, are threads which run throughout the book.So too does the question of how to communicate sustainability science research in a meaningful way.
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What is the difference between social communication and social interaction?
Social communication refers to the exchange of information through verbal and nonverbal means, such as speaking, gestures, and facial expressions, to convey thoughts, feelings, and ideas. On the other hand, social interaction involves the broader concept of engaging with others in a social setting, including activities such as playing, sharing, and collaborating. While social communication focuses on the exchange of messages, social interaction encompasses the overall dynamic of how individuals engage with one another in social contexts.
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What is social security training?
Social security training refers to programs and courses designed to educate individuals about the social security system and how it works. This training typically covers topics such as eligibility requirements, benefits calculation, application procedures, and rights and responsibilities of beneficiaries. The goal of social security training is to help individuals understand their entitlements and make informed decisions about their retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. This training can be provided by government agencies, non-profit organizations, or financial institutions.
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What is the definition of social security and social justice?
Social security refers to a government program that provides financial assistance to individuals who are retired, disabled, or unemployed. It is designed to ensure that people have a basic level of income and access to essential services. Social justice, on the other hand, is the concept of fair and equitable treatment for all members of society, regardless of their background or circumstances. It involves addressing inequalities and working towards a society where everyone has equal opportunities and rights. Both social security and social justice are important for creating a more inclusive and fair society.
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Were the social security contributions criticized?
Yes, the social security contributions were criticized for being too high and burdensome for both employees and employers. Critics argued that the high contributions were hindering job creation and economic growth, as they increased the cost of labor for businesses. Some also raised concerns about the sustainability of the social security system in the long term, given the aging population and increasing strain on the system.
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Can Neighbourhoods Save the City? : Community Development and Social Innovation
For decades, neighbourhoods been pivotal sites of social, economic and political exclusion processes, and civil society initiatives, attempting bottom-up strategies of re-development and regeneration.In many cases these efforts resulted in the creation of socially innovative organizations, seeking to satisfy the basic human needs of deprived population groups, to increase their political capabilities and to improve social interaction both internally and between the local communities, the wider urban society and political world.SINGOCOM - Social INnovation GOvernance and COMmunity building – is the acronym of the EU-funded project on which this book is based.Sixteen case studies of socially-innovative initiatives at the neighbourhood level were carried out in nine European cities, of which ten are analysed in depth and presented here.The book compares these efforts and their results, and shows how grass-roots initiatives, alternative local movements and self-organizing urban collectives are reshaping the urban scene in dynamic, creative, innovative and empowering ways.It argues that such grass-roots initiatives are vital for generating a socially cohesive urban condition that exists alongside the official state-organized forms of urban governance.The book is thus a major contribution to socio-political literature, as it seeks to overcome the duality between community-development studies and strategies, and the solidarity-based making of a diverse society based upon the recognising and maintaining of citizenship rights.It will be of particular interest to both students and researchers in the fields of urban studies, social geography and political science.
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Social Development and Social Work Perspectives on Social Protection
Social protection is now considered a development milestone and an important tool in combating poverty.Interventions can include, for example, health insurance, public works programs, guaranteed employment schemes, or cash transfers targeting vulnerable populations groups.This innovative volume is designed to develop understanding about the role and contribution of social protection globally and to share innovative practice and policies from around the world.It explores how to cover an entire population effectively, especially those who are at risk or who are already in a situation of deprivation, and in a sustainable manner.Divided into two parts, the book begins by exploring the theoretical underpinnings of social protection, discussing the social work and social development perspectives and concepts that currently shape it.The second part is comprised of case studies from countries implementing successful social protection initiatives, including Brazil, India, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria and Indonesia, and reveals how the impact of a successful social protection intervention on poverty, vulnerability and inequality can be dramatic.This volume is an important reference for advanced students and researchers from a range of disciplines including social policy, social work, development studies, geography, planning, economics, sociology, population health and political science.
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Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Mission-driven ventures have the power to change the world and solve today’s most pressing social problems.Social Entrepreneurship equips students with the theories, models, tools, and templates they need to generate ideas and shape opportunities into impactful social enterprises.Author Carole Carlson uses a variety of real-world examples, cases, and profiles to illustrate how entrepreneurs around the world are changing their communities.Exercises allow students to practice developing their entrepreneurial skillset as they learn the fundamentals of structuring, financing, marketing, and scaling social ventures.Whatever social cause your students are passionate about, they will find Social Entrepreneurship a vital resource for making their vision a reality.
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Embodied Environmental Risk in Technical Communication : Problems and Solutions Toward Social Sustainability
This collection calls for improved technical communication for the public through an embodied, situated understanding of environmental risk that promotes social justice. In addition to providing a series of chapters about recent issues on risk communication, this volume offers a diverse look at methodological practices for students, researchers, and practitioners looking to address embodied aspects of crisis and risk that incorporate UX, storytelling, and dynamic text.It includes chapters that bring embodiment to the forefront of risk communication, highlighting the cycle of content creation, dissemination, public response and decision making, continuing iterations of educational efforts, and recovery, toward increasing adaptive capacity as a whole.In addition, this work directs necessary attention to overcoming perceptual difficulties, memory lapses, definitional differences, access issues, and pedagogical problems in the communication of risks to diverse publics. This collection is essential reading for scholars and can be used as a supplemental text or casebook for courses in technical communication, environmental communication, risk and crisis communication, science communication, and public health.
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Are social security contributions too high?
The answer to whether social security contributions are too high depends on various factors such as the country's economic situation, the level of benefits provided, and the overall social security system in place. In some cases, high contributions may be necessary to sustain a generous social security system that provides adequate support to its citizens. However, excessively high contributions could also burden individuals and businesses, potentially hindering economic growth. It is essential to strike a balance between ensuring the sustainability of the social security system and not placing an undue financial strain on contributors.
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Who is entitled to social security?
In general, individuals who have paid into the social security system through payroll taxes during their working years are entitled to receive social security benefits. This includes workers, retirees, disabled individuals, and certain family members of eligible workers. The specific eligibility requirements and benefit amounts can vary based on factors such as age, work history, and disability status.
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Who pays for social security contributions?
Social security contributions are typically paid by both employees and employers. In most countries, employees have a portion of their salary deducted to contribute to social security, while employers also make contributions on behalf of their employees. These contributions help fund various social security programs such as retirement benefits, disability benefits, and healthcare. The specific rates and rules for social security contributions vary by country.
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What is a social security agreement?
A social security agreement is a bilateral agreement between two countries that coordinates the social security systems of both countries. These agreements are designed to help people who have worked in both countries and may be eligible for social security benefits from each country. The agreements help to prevent double taxation and ensure that individuals receive the benefits they are entitled to, regardless of where they have worked or lived. These agreements also help to promote international trade and labor mobility by removing barriers related to social security.
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