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Research Article
Multifunctionality and the Tradition-Innovation Relationship in Rural Areas – The Case Study of the Municipality of Cinfães
Ana Ferreira*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 6, December 2024
Pages:
229-251
Received:
24 September 2024
Accepted:
14 October 2024
Published:
11 November 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ss.20241306.11
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Abstract: Rural areas are recognized by type of settlement and the surrounding areas, where agricultural and forestry practice was performed. This settlement model lasted until the advent of industrialization, implemented at different rhythms for developed countries and that is also reflected in a long and severe process of rural depopulation for city cores. Currently, the urban population continues to increase, while rural decreases, reaching with frequency ratios that lead to concentration problems, given the scarce opportunities for development and innovation discoveries in rural areas, instituting a repulsive character to the fixing population in these spaces. Nevertheless, in the last 30 years or so, there have been models that support the maintenance and preservation of rural areas, especially multifunctionality models, in other words, the concentration of several different functions in these areas in an attempt to energize and attract young and skilled population, with city roots phenomenon titled naturbanização. As it relates to the Cinfães municipality, in this territory since the middle of last century that the demographic decline is significant. However, Cinfães presents full potential, which are divided between the scenic beauty of the Montemuro mountains and unspoilt nature that surrounds the Bestança river. It is a town with numerous points of interest among which stands out the historical and cultural heritage, traditions still very marked by a full population of stories and memories, in addition to the tranquility and safety of small towns, but where there are still a number of specialized services. If we associate all these advantages to promote new opportunities, Cinfães municipality will gain new momentum.
Abstract: Rural areas are recognized by type of settlement and the surrounding areas, where agricultural and forestry practice was performed. This settlement model lasted until the advent of industrialization, implemented at different rhythms for developed countries and that is also reflected in a long and severe process of rural depopulation for city cores....
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Research Article
Innovative Performance Evaluation Mechanism for Information Talent in Zhuhai
Ge Yang*,
Shi-Xuan Zheng
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 6, December 2024
Pages:
252-256
Received:
6 September 2024
Accepted:
8 November 2024
Published:
14 November 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ss.20241306.12
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Abstract: With the development of information technology, enterprises are facing new challenges and opportunities in talent introduction, training and management. Since the epidemic era, the economy of enterprises in the information field has been severely hit, among which small and medium-sized enterprises are the most seriously affected, and enterprises are facing new challenges and opportunities in talent introduction, training and management. The innovation ability and performance of information talents are crucial to the development of enterprises and society. The rapid development of information technology has put forward higher requirements for the demand for information talents, so it is very important to establish a scientific and effective innovation performance evaluation mechanism for cultivating and selecting excellent information talents. This paper summarizes the research results and experience in the innovation performance evaluation of information talents at home and abroad, analyzes the existing problems of the existing evaluation mechanism, and proposes the Innovative Performance Evaluation Mechanism for Information Talents (IPEMI-Talents), which includes improving the evaluation index system, innovative evaluation methods, The effectiveness of IPEMI-Talents was verified by strengthening the application of evaluation results and improving the fairness and transparency of the evaluation mechanism. The innovation performance evaluation mechanism for information talents is of great significance to improve the innovation ability and comprehensive quality of information talents.
Abstract: With the development of information technology, enterprises are facing new challenges and opportunities in talent introduction, training and management. Since the epidemic era, the economy of enterprises in the information field has been severely hit, among which small and medium-sized enterprises are the most seriously affected, and enterprises ar...
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Research Article
Resilience in Brazilian’s Older Persons with Visual Impairment: A Marginal Effects Approach
Pedro Olivares-Tirado*,
Rosendo Zanga
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 6, December 2024
Pages:
257-272
Received:
30 September 2024
Accepted:
8 November 2024
Published:
14 November 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ss.20241306.13
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Abstract: Background: Resilience is essential for healthy ageing in a society where people live longer and face increased individual adversity risks. This study investigated the association between visual impairment and resilience in Brazilians aged 60 and older. We explore personal, sociodemographic, and economic factors that influence the impact of visual impairment on the psychological and social support aspects of resilience outcomes. Resilience was operationally defined at an individual level as an outcome through self-report measures, expressing the preservation of psychological dimensions such as motivation, emotional well-being, and social support in the presence of visual impairment. Method: Data from the Brazilian National Health Survey (2019), a population-based, cross-sectional study using a Partial Proportional Odds Model and a marginal effect at the means to make the results more interpretable. Participants included 21,699 older adults with an average age of 69.5 years; 55% were women; 35% exhibited partial or permanent visual impairment, and 53% were considered resilient. Results: As the severity of visual impairment increases, the likelihood of resilience in older adults decreases for both men and women. Resilience increases with age, regardless of the severity of the disorder. Older men were more resilient than women in all categories of visual impairment. Regardless of the severity of the disorder, unscholarly participants show greater resilience. Participants who rated better health status had better resilience levels. Conclusions: This study suggests that, beyond the positive association with some sociodemographic factors, resilience is strongly related to cultural factors and self-perceived health status among older Brazilians.
Abstract: Background: Resilience is essential for healthy ageing in a society where people live longer and face increased individual adversity risks. This study investigated the association between visual impairment and resilience in Brazilians aged 60 and older. We explore personal, sociodemographic, and economic factors that influence the impact of visual ...
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