Unacceptable forms of work: A multidimensional model

Unacceptable forms of work (UFW) have been identified as an “area of critical importance” for the ILO as it approaches its centenary. Yet there is currently no comprehensive elaboration of the dimensions, causes or manifestations of UFW. This article reports on a research project that has proposed such a framework. The article first investigates and reconceptualizes key discourses on contemporary work to identify their contribution to an analytically rigorous conception of UFW. It then outlines a novel Multidimensional Model that has been designed for use by local policy actors in identifying and targeting UFW in countries across a range of income levels.     

The role of events in ICT adoption: same-sex marriage and Twitter

ICT adoption is predominantly considered as a process conditioned by social structures, social situations of adopters, and attributes and features of technologies. What is often overlooked are the cultural forces that shape adoption experiences and processes. This paper focuses on events and event narratives as vehicles through which the efficacy of culture unfolds in technological change processes. Cultural sociology has shown how influential events can be for forming public opinions and facilitating collective action. This article considers the power of one event on a much smaller scale: the passage of same-sex marriage (SSM) law in New York in June 2011 was not only significant for marriage equality in the US but also for the operating logic of the news ecosystem in which the political decision was made ? the state house in Albany. For the journalists who covered this event on the ground, the SSM decision was the catalyst to fully embrace Twitter. Years later, the event still served as an exemplar for the potentials of Twitter and as a basis of legitimacy of associated tweeting practices reporters incorporated. This contribution is based on ethnographic research at the state house in Albany, analysis of tweets and legacy news coverage published during that period, and in-depth interviews with reporters.     

Impact of Race on the Implementation of Empirically Supported Treatments in Substance Abuse Treatment

The effort to address the gap between research and practice in substance abuse treatment has largely neglected the role of local resources and political trends. This study seeks to clarify the role of the local environment in implementing empirically supported treatments (ESTs). The study consisted of secondary data analysis of substance abuse treatment centers (N = 13,079) and U.S. Census data to determine the likelihood of using EST by substance abuse treatment centers in counties with 50% or more Black residents. Bivariate and multivariate models were employed. After controlling for various factors, results indicate that substance use disorder treatment agencies that accept federal funding are less likely to use ESTs if they are located in counties with predominantly (> 50%) Black residents. Implementation of ESTs could be influenced by community racial distribution (% Black), but environmental constraints and events might shift implementation patterns.     

‘Let's Talk About Children’: Investigating the Use of a Family‐focused Intervention in the Gambling Support Services Sector

The family‐focused mental health intervention, ‘Let's Talk About Children,’ has positively influenced the lives of families affected by parental mental illness. This paper outlines the use of this brief, strengths‐based intervention for parents with gambling and other co‐occurring issues from the gamblers’ support services sector. Over a six‐month period, a training manual and accompanying resources were adapted for the gamblers’ support services sector and a targeted training session developed. Nine problem gambling counsellors from three Victorian gambling support services trialled the Let's Talk About Children intervention over a four‐month period. Qualitative data were gathered through focus groups, interviews, and practice enquiry groups to determine the impact of the Let's Talk About Children model for gambling support services. The results are presented as ‘practice wisdoms and recommendations’ reporting on the impact of the trial and to provide some guidance to support others in the implementation of a specific family‐focused intervention. This paper reports on the first exploratory trial of Let's Talk About Children for the gambler's support services sector in Australia.     

Evidence-Based Programs for Older Adults: A Disconnect Between U.S. National Strategy and Local Senior Center Implementation

While U.S. national policies have been developed to support evidence-based (EB) lifestyle programs for older adults, there has been limited research to determine the extent to which these programs actually reach local communities. This study sought to identify factors that impact the implementation of EB physical activity, nutrition, and chronic disease management programs at regional (Area Agencies on Aging [AAAs]) and community levels (senior Centers [SCs]). Interviews were conducted with directors of four AAAs and 12 SCs to understand their perspectives on EB program implementation. Narratives revealed differences between AAAs and SCs regarding knowledge about EB programs and reasons to promote and adopt these programs. The only agreement occurred when discussing concerns about funding and program inflexibility. Substantial gaps exist between how EB lifestyle programs are promoted and implemented at the regional and community levels.     

当代中国社会转型与我国宪法实施的机遇

当代中国社会的转型,是传统社会向现代社会的转型,是传统因素减少与现代因素增多的过程。当代中国社会的转型"涉及到人类思想和行为所有领域的变革",必将为我国宪法的实施提供诸如政治、经济、文化等方面的积极条件,从而促进我国宪法的良好实施。     

快速傅立叶变换在数字信号处理器上的实现研究

结合数字信号处理器的性能特点,对基2、基4、分裂基和Bruun FFT等快速傅立叶变换算法及其在TMS320C30上的实现进行了研究,开发出高效的FFT算法和程序。     

公共政策保留与国际商事仲裁裁决的承认和执行

国际商事仲裁是当今国际商事领域最主要的争议解决方法之一。它以其灵活性、专业性、自主性得到了越来越多当事人的青睐。然而,国际商事仲裁的发展有赖于其裁决能否得到各国法院的承认和实际执行。公共政策保留在很大程度上限制了国际商事仲裁裁决的有效执行。我国应当合理区分国际公共政策和国内公共政策,以积极而审慎的态度对待外国仲裁裁决的承认和执行问题。     

《中华人民共和国反垄断法》实施路径论析——兼评董新凯《独家交易协议的反垄断法规制研究》

<中华人民共和国反垄断法>的实施应当以有效竞争为价值取向,在触及多方面的社会公共利益时应当追求优势利益,同时也应遵循"合理规则",在进行合理性判断时要考虑多方面的因素,还需要充分发挥社会中间层主体的作用.<独家交易协议的反垄断法规制研究>一书在解决这些问题方面为我们提供了很好的启示.     

论刑罚执行理念的新动向

监禁刑罚有着种种自身难以克服的缺陷,常常造成罪犯被社会的驱逐,人是社会性动物,行刑社会化是行刑方式改革的方向之一;人性与人道体现了刑法的人文关怀,是刑罚设置与执行必须遵守的法则;刑罚的执行,其关注焦点应从单纯地考察行为转变为行为和行为人的人格因素并重;刑罚执行中过度的去伦理道德化导致刑法的公众认同危机,伦理道德成份的合理回归值得肯定。