Advancing adaptive governance of social-ecological systems through theoretical multiplicity

In recent years there has been rising scientific and policy interest in the adaptive governance of social-ecological systems. A systematic literature review of adaptive governance research during the period 2005–2014, demonstrates a vibrant debate taking place that spans a variety of empirical and theoretical approaches. The particular strength of adaptive governance is that it provides a theoretical lens for research that combines the analyses of novel governance capacities such as adaptive capacity, collaboration, scaling, knowledge and learning. As a way to give greater depth and analytical rigour to future studies over the next decade and beyond, we highlight the added value of theoretical multiplicity (i.e., focusing on the combination of theories to address complex problems). We argue that theoretical multiplicity can encourage stronger synergies between adaptive governance and other theoretical approaches and can help address epistemologically grey areas in adaptive governance scholarship, such as power and politics, inclusion and equity, short term and long term change, the relationship between public policy and adaptive governance.     

International Comparison of Occupational Safety and Health Research—A Review Based on Published Articles

A comparison of international literature in occupational safety and health (OSH) research over the years from 1980 to 1998 was conducted. The comparison is based on the different languages of the over 35,000 articles, which were collected from different databases. The distribution of languages in the analyzed data has to be considered carefully with respect to the original purpose of the data collection and the specific role of the international publication language, English. The comparison shows that in several aspects OSH research does not differ in different publication languages. In some methodological aspects, and in specific objects of research, differences between articles published in different languages can be found.     

高职文秘专业实体开发的可行性研究

开发专业实体是当前高职各专业工学结合的又一重要途径。然而,教育研究者们普遍认为诸如文秘、会计、计算机应用等专业不适合开发专业实体。以高职文秘专业为例,从专业实体的概念界定、性质、作用,高职文秘专业实体开发的条件、业务内容、业务拓展途径等方面,试做可行性分析。     

关于QUAL系列模型研究与应用的中文文献统计与分析研究

收集、整理了关于QUAL系列模型的108篇中文文献,从文献统计的角度对其进行分析综述。在近20年中,关于QUAL系列模型的文献数量有着一定的增长趋势。参与文献研究的作者隶属于76个机构,其中以高等院校为主。这些文献分布在60种不同的期刊上,共有244人参与文献研究。随着QUAL系列模型在中国的实际应用越来越流行,介于模型的诸多优势,QUAL系列模型在国内的应用也越来越广泛。     

论企业环境监督员资质管理制度的建立

企业环境监督员资质管理制度是推动企业履行环境责任的重要手段,是建立和完善现代企业环境管理制度的重要环节,是提高环境执法有效性的重要保障。同时建立企业环境监督员资质管理制度将促进我国环境专业人才的培养与发展。因此,应将其纳入法制管理轨道,充分发挥其作用。     

建筑行业职业工装的应用设计

本文通过对建筑行业工作特点及其安全性的要求分析,研究建筑行业职业工装的款式结构、服装安全色彩的选择以及服装加工过程中的规范,对建筑行业职业工装提出了具体的设计方法,总结出了较系统的思路,以期为建筑行业安全生产提供必要的保障。     

专业认证与安全工程本科教育

专业认证是注册安全工程师制度的基础与前期,对培养安全人才的安全工程本科专业的认证,对完善注册安全工程师制度有重要意义。随着我国安全工程本科专业认证试点工作的开展与深入,专业认证对安全工程本科专业的影响愈加明显,甚至在某种程度上预示着安全工程本科专业教育发展的趋势。论文从专业认证的内涵分析入手,指出我国安全工程本科专业需要专业认证,并简要介绍了我国安全工程本科专业认证的具体情况。在此基础上,从标准规范、培养目标、课程体系、教学方法、质量保障等五个方面透视了专业认证对安全工程本科教育的影响,旨在推动安全工程本科教育改革,使专业认证与安全工程本科教育形成良性互动,提高安全科技人才培养质量,为安全生产做出应有贡献。     

Predicting the time needed for environmental systematic reviews and systematic maps

Systematic reviews (SRs) and systematic mapping aim to maximize transparency and comprehensiveness while minimizing subjectivity and bias. These are time-consuming and complex tasks, so SRs are considered resource intensive, but published estimates of systematic-review resource requirements are largely anecdotal. We analyzed all Collaboration for Environmental Evidence (CEE) SRs (n = 66) and maps (n = 20) published from 2012 to 2017 to estimate the average number of articles retained at each review stage. We also surveyed 33 experienced systematic reviewers to collate information on the rate at which those stages could be completed. In combination, these data showed that the average CEE SR takes an estimated 164 d (full-time equivalent) (SD 23), and the average CEE systematic map (SM) (excluding critical appraisal) takes 211 d (SD 53). While screening titles and abstracts is widely considered time-consuming, metadata extraction and critical appraisal took as long or longer to complete, especially for SMs. Given information about the planned methods and evidence base, we created a software tool that predicts time requirements of a SR or map with evidence-based defaults as a starting point. Our results shed light on the most time-consuming stages of the SR and mapping processes, will inform review planning, and can direct innovation to streamline processes. Future predictions of effort required to complete SRs and maps could be improved if authors provide more details on methods and results.     

Financial incentives,professional values and performance: A study of pay‐for‐performance in a professional organization

We investigated the effect of financial incentives on performance in a professional organization. Whereas agency theory treats tangible rewards such as money as a potentially powerful motivator for improving performance, the professional control perspective posits that the motivational effects of financial incentives will depend on the intended recipients attitudes toward the incentives relative to their professional values. The study setting was a large network of physician practices that adopted a financial incentive program to improve physician performance in the management of diabetic patients. Consistent with agency theory, performance did improve following the introduction of the incentive. However, consistent with the professional control perspective, physicians' psychologically based attitudes toward the incentive program regarding its impact on their own work autonomy and the importance of the performance goals moderated the effect of the incentive on performance. Study findings indicate that agency theory and professional control are complementary theoretical perspectives for understanding how professionals will respond to the imposition of performance‐related financial incentives. In terms of practice, pay‐for‐performance programs aimed at professional organizations should be designed to take into account the values and goals of an organization's professionals to maximize the effect of financial incentives on performance. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.