Adapting private family time in child protective services decision-making processes

The Family Group Conference (FGC) is grounded in a rights-based framework, whereby children and their families have the right and responsibility to be primary decision-makers when child protection issues arise, and the statutory agency has the responsibility to convene the entitled members of the family network to lead the decision-making. A distinct core component of FGC—private family time (PFT)—allows families to discuss the information and formulate their responses and plans privately during conferencing. This paper describes how a large child welfare agency in the United States adapted PFT in two ways: (1) including a parent advocate (PA) and (2) abbreviating the amount of time allowed for this discussion. Given the lack of empirical research on the PFT component, this qualitative exploratory study sought to understand the functions and perceived impacts of PA-supported PFT during initial child protective services (CPS) conferences at which decisions of child removal or placement were being contemplated. PFT served multiple beneficial functions and impacted families in several positive ways: families gained greater awareness of safety concerns, felt empowered and confident in the preferred safety and service plan, became increasingly engaged and involved in the case decision-making process and ultimately felt less apprehensive.     

浅析集团公司财务管理重点问题

对于集团公司财务管理,为了实现集团总价值最大化的目标,重点在于解决三个问题:一是经营战略上专业化与多元化的协调;二是财务控制中的集权与分权的权衡;三是决策的程序化与灵活性。     

论19世纪欧亚格局变化的工业革命因素

工业革命发展的不平衡是19 世纪欧亚格局变化的轴心,促成了西方对东方支配地位,也是东方反抗、挑战西方的重要动力。英国霸权的盛衰,其他西方列强国际角色的变化,日本国际地位大逆转,亚洲革命风暴的旋起,无不在工业革命的车轮上行进。     

转型期老工业基地弱势群体的社会救助

转型期东北老工业基地出现了下岗失业人员构成的新的弱势群体。解决这一问题有助于社会稳定、实现社会公正和完善社会主义市场体制。为此,必须构筑以政府为主导、社区为依托、社会力量广泛参与的综合全面的社会救助体系。     

Adaptive designs for IVPT data with mixed scaled average bioequivalence

In vitro permeation tests (IVPT) offer accurate and cost-effective development pathways for locally acting drugs, such as topical dermatological products. For assessment of bioequivalence, the FDA draft guidance on generic acyclovir 5% cream introduces a new experimental design, namely the single-dose, multiple-replicate per treatment group design, as IVPT pivotal study design. We examine the statistical properties of its hypothesis testing method—namely the mixed scaled average bioequivalence (MSABE). Meanwhile, some adaptive design features in clinical trials can help researchers make a decision earlier with fewer subjects or boost power, saving resources, while controlling the impact on family-wise error rate. Therefore, we incorporate MSABE in an adaptive design combining the group sequential design and sample size re-estimation. Simulation studies are conducted to study the passing rates of the proposed methods—both within and outside the average bioequivalence limits. We further consider modifications to the adaptive designs applied for IVPT BE trials, such as Bonferroni's adjustment and conditional power function. Finally, a case study with real data demonstrates the advantages of such adaptive methods.     

The needs and experiences of women with gestational diabetes mellitus from minority ethnic backgrounds in high-income nations: A systematic integrative review

BackgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents a growing challenge worldwide, with significant risks to both the mother and baby that extend beyond the duration of the pregnancy and immediate post-partum period. Women from ethnic minority groups who access GDM care in high-income settings face particular challenges. The aim of this systematic integrative review is to explore the experiences and needs of women with GDM from select ethnic groups in high-income healthcare settings.MethodsFor the purposes of this systematic integrative review, a comprehensive search strategy explored the electronic databases CINAHL, Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched for primary studies that explored the needs and experiences of women with gestational diabetes from select ethnic minority groups living in high-income nations. The ethnicity of the women in the study included: East, South and Southeast Asian, Indian subcontinent, Aboriginal/First Nations, Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander, Māori, Middle Eastern, African, or South/Latina American. Studies were assessed with the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool and findings were synthesised with thematic analysis.ResultsThis review included 15 qualitative studies, one mixed method, and one cross-sectional study. Six high-income nations were represented. The voices and experiences of 843 women who originated from at least one ethnic minority group are represented. Four major themes were constructed: psychological impact of GDM, GDM care and education, GDM and sociocultural impact, and GDM and lifestyle changes.Discussion and conclusionLimitations exist in the provision of culturally appropriate care to support the management of GDM in women from select ethnic groups in high-income healthcare settings. Women require care that is culturally appropriate, considering the individual needs and cultural practices of the woman. Engaging a woman’s partner and family ensures good support is provided. Culturally appropriate care needs to be co-designed with communities so that women are at the centre of their care, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.     

保持上海工业投资适度增长的对策研究

＂十二五＂时期,是上海经济社会和产业发展的关键时期,也是上海工业转变经济发展方式、调整产业结构、实现产业升级的关键时期。作为推进经济发展方式转变和产业结构调整重要抓手的上海工业投资,同样面临着调整投资方向、明确投资重点、转变投资方式和提高投资质量的艰难抉择。因此,对上海工业和上海工业投资在发展中面临的问题和保持＂十二五＂期间上海工业投资适度增长作初步研究。     

发达国家与我国城市科技服务业的比较和启示

本文首先从发展的历程和环境、产业形态与整体实力以及产业政策三个方面,对发达国家城市科技服务业发展的现状和动因作简要的总结;之后从发展现状、产业形态、地区分布等几个方面简述我国城市科技服务业发展概况;最后分析我国城市科技服务业存在的问题以及发达国家城市科技服务业发展对我国城市科技服务业发展的启示。     

深圳市科技服务业发展研究——基于产业协同演进和制度谐振的视角

本文从产业协同演进和制度谐振两个角度分析深圳市科技服务业发展的动因,发现科技服务业和高新技术产业存在四个方面的关联,能互相提供市场和中间产品,共同升级,协同发展;深圳市的政策作出了响应科技服务业发展需要的调整,制度变迁促进了产业发展,体现了产业和制度的谐振,同时创新创业文化也促进科技服务业的发展。     

“服务型政府”的基本涵义、理论基础和建构条件

"服务型政府"是指在公民本位、社会本位理念指导下,在民主制度框架内,把服务作为社会治理价值体系核心和政府职能结构重心的一种政府模式或曰政府形态.服务型政府的主要理论基础是后工业社会理论、政府职能结构重心位移理论和科学发展理论.服务型政府在本质上是后工业社会的治理模式.弄清楚这些问题对当今中国"服务型政府"建设有着重要的理论和实践启示意义.