Day 2 :
Keynote Forum
Mirela Mazilu
University of Craiova, Romania
Keynote: NEW TRENDS IN ROMANIAN TOURISM IN 2018
Biography:
Dr.Mazilu is professor of the University of Craiova, Romania. She has many national and international researches naming 15 books which were published as a single author and 6 –co-author.; His Research interests are: Sustainable Tourism, Ecotourism, Environment, Urban Geography, etc.
She is member of 27 International Associations AIEST, IGU CIRET-FRANCE, TIES, BENA,MOUNTAIN RESEARCH INITIATIVE Cluster Observatory in Tourism, etc. She was published 8 university manuals especially in tourism; over 200 articles which were published in the volumes of the national and international Congresses, symposiums, conferences and seminars and also in prestigious magazines with CNCSIS range and over 194 participations to scientific events. Also, she published over 54 articles in international magazines in different fields such as: Sustainable Tourism, European integration, ecology, environment protection, tourism and 76 articles in national journals CNCSIS. She has 54 articles published in International Journals of specialty with ISI (54) range and 32 in NAUN Journals.
Abstract:
Statement of the Problem:
Industry of Travel is, incontestable, a powerful driver of economic growth. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism currently generates approximately 10 percent of the world’s GDP, makes up one in every 10 jobs, accounts for 30 percent of world trade in services, and drives $1.4 trillion in exports. With this actual increasing globalization, international digital and social connectivity, and easily accessible methods of travel, it is easier than ever before for leisure travelers to jet set to somewhere new and for business professionals to get to that important meeting.
Inspired by the international growth trends, the Romanian tourism recorded a significant increase of about 10% in 2017. In the first nine months of 2017 the number of Romanian tourists by destinations in Romania increased by one million reaching 9.5 million, so that the number of foreign tourists reached a record number of 2,600,000 persons. According to all estimates generously provided by the institutes in question, the total number of tourists who choose destinations in Romania will reach in 2018 (thanks to God and willingness and desire of the tourists) a number of over 12 million - a value that has not been reached since 1990.
Unfortunately, Romania persists in error: authorities continue to stimulate consumption at the expense of exports and investments, but tourism urgently needs investment in infrastructure and quality staff.
Keynote Forum
Antonio V Menendez Alarcon
Butler University, USA
Keynote: SECOND GENERATION OF ALGERIAN IMMIGRANTS IN THE CITY OF MARSEILLE, FRANCE: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PROCESS OF INTEGRATION
Biography:
Doctor Menéndez Alarcón is a comparative sociologist whose research and scholarship have examined issues of ethnicity, cultural identity, immigration, media and power, and the process of European integration using multiple research methods. He has published seven books on these issues, and many articles in English, French, and Spanish in professional journals. Several of his publications have been highly appraised, including the recognition of Outstanding Academic Book award by Choice magazine. Menéndez's current research interests lie on analyzing broader social processes such as globalization and transnationalism, particularly as these issues relate to immigrants' integration in Europe and the United States.
Abstract:
Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Av., Indianapolis, IN46032, USA
This paper analyzes the life course of second generation of immigrants living in Marseille. The sociological research is based on document analysis and 60 in-depth interviews that focus issues of integration, including sense of cultural identity, relationships with other ethnic groups, and professional and educational attainment. This narrative of their journey reveals a mixed interpretations of the respondents' relationship to the principles and values ​​that shape the French dominant cultural ideology such as secularism, thus revealing a critical perception of its foundations and effects on their experiences, and attachment to the host society. At the same time, results highlights the different individual experiences according to their place of living within the city. Finally, the paper identify the mutations experienced by this group of immigrants and their preferences for an environment that allows for a hybrid identity.
- Social Sciences and Criminal Studies | Social Sciences and Community Studies | Social Sciences and Gender Studies | Social Sciences and Public Health
Location: Olimpica 2
Chair
Hamilton Grant Pharaoh
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Session Introduction
Anne O Farrell
The Health Intelligence Unit, Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin, Ireland.
Title: TRENDS IN EMERGENCY IN-PATIENT HOSPITALISATIONS AMONG THOSE WITH NO FIXED ABODE (HOMELESS): WHAT LESSONS CAN BE LEARNT.
Biography:
Dr. Anne O Farrell graduated from the University College Londong with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Biological Sciences and obtained a Masters in Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in X. Anne completed her PhD in Epidemiology at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland in 2010. Anne currently works as an epidemiology researcher in the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland and has published many papers in the area of population and public health.
Abstract:
Estimates show that homelessness is increasing in Ireland. The impact on emergency in-patient hospital admissions is unclear. This study analysed emergency hospitalisations among those experiencing homelessness between 2005-2014.There were 2,051 in-patient emergency admissions of people classified as homeless during the study period, an increase of 406% since 2005 (78 in 2005 vs. 395 in 2014). The mean age was 40.6 (S.D. 13.2). Males were five times more likely to be admitted than women. . This reflects the larger proportion of men that are homeless compared to women (40% as opposed to 60% overall) but also that men are more likely to be ‘roofless’ while women are more likely to reside in ‘hidden homeless’ situations (friends, family etc) where they are more likely to give an address and thus not be classified as homeless.
Because of the hidden nature of women’s homelessness caution is needed in interpreting the gender differences in the study.The majority of the patients (1,176 /2,051) 57% had a mental/ behavioural diagnosis. Over one in ten (280; 13.7%) were admitted for ambulatory care conditions including convulsions/epilepsy (N=92/280; 32.9%) and cellulitis (62/280; 22.1%).
With over half experiencing mental health disorders; a third experiencing alcohol and substance misuse, it is clear that pathways to care need to be established as such health issues will have a significant impact on the cycle of homelessness if not addressed.. Access to, and use of, community and preventative services is needed to reduce utilisation of emergency hospital services by those who are homeless.
Loren Henderson
University Of Maryland, USA
Title: Racial tax or racial premium? Race and earnings in the stem sector
Biography:
Loren Henderson is a Hrabowski Innovation Fellow at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her research interests include Diversity Issues, Stratification and Inequality, Health Disparities and Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality.
Abstract:
African Americans, Latinos, and native Americans are grossly underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sector. While many analysts point to supply-side factors such as group differences in preferences for working in the science and technology sector, this paper seeks to understand compensation as a demand-side issue in the STEM employment equation. Using data from the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG), this paper examines the link between race and earnings in the STEM sector. It provides a multivariate assessment of competing arguments about whether being a member of an underrepresented racial group serves to depress earnings (i.e., acts as a racial tax) or to enhance earnings (i.e., acts as a racial premium). The results show that when human capital characteristics and other productivity factors are taken into account, underrepresented racial minorities in the STEM sector earn significantly less than do Whites. The racial tax is more than $10,000 for African Americans, Latinos, and for Native Americans. The implications of the findings for equity and the nation’s ability to draw on the talents and skills of all Americans—including racial minorities that are under- represented in STEM—are discussed.
Andrea Ianni
Catholic University Medical School, Rome Italy
Title: Nursing role in health education about vaccines: Analysis of institutional communication styles as compared to main social sciences models
Biography:
Dr. Andrea Ianni graduated in 1997 as a MD (top grade) at the Catholic University Medical School (UCSC-Rome, Italy), completing in 2002 a PostGraduate Course (top grade) in Hygiene and Public Health at the Department of Public Health (Dir. Prof. W. Ricciardi), UCSC-Rome. Since 2003 he works in the Medical Directorate of Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital in Rome (Italy) and in the Research Unit in Hygiene, Statistics and Public Health (Director Prof. T. Petitti) at Campus Bio-Medico University Medical School (Rome, Italy). Main activities: research and teaching activity (health services research, clinical and food safety, hygiene themes), medical directorate work.
Abstract:
Background. The lack of adhesion to vaccination represents a main issue for population prevention, as well as a real challenge for public health operators. Besides analyzing deep motivations and causes of such a behavior, evaluating style and topics of official communication campaigns can contribute to a better understanding of this complex matter.
Study Objective. In the present study an instrument was built to deeply evaluate main aspects of official communication campaigns aimed at population health education. Such an instrument was prepared starting from nurse competencies in that field, followed by a wide integration with other healthcare professionals competencies. The relevant contribution of other disciplines, such as social science and communication methodology, was considered as well. Main objective was to develop an instrument to evaluate main contents and structure of official education campaigns about vaccination.
Methods. The most relevant models of “positive communication” were chosen, in order to define contents of each health education campaign to be evaluated. Nurse core competencies were defined and combined with communication models highlights. A 13-item grid was prepared for the study purpose.
Results and Discussion. Official vaccination campaigns were evaluated through the application of this original instrument. Differences were observed among Institutions and their communication campaigns. Efficacy evaluation was performed by comparison of different vaccination campaigns.
Conclusions. Understanding vaccination adherence and refusal, and the motivations thereof, is especially critical for creating effective systems of health communication. An instrument to evaluate main contents of official communication campaigns can contribute to increase the knowledge in this field
Dr. Hamilton Grant Pharaoh
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Title: Feasibility of a youth development programme: A South African study
Biography:
Dr. Hamilton Grant Pharaoh has been in academia for the past 17 years. He graduated from the University of the Western Cape with his PHD IN 2014. He is a physiotherapist from profession and his pecialties including sports physiotherapy. His passion is youth especially youth at risk. Therefore his drive during his PHD to design a comprehensive youth development programme to combat Heath Risk Behavior among the youth. He founded THE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE which serves as a driver to change communities and the lives of young people through lifeskills training and creating pathways for tertiary education opportunities for all.
Abstract:
Statement of the Problem: Designing comprehensive youth development programmes that combat the engagement of Health Risk Behaviour amongst the youth has become a crucial component in the battle against the challenges that the youth are confronted with in an ever changing environment. These programmes need to be designed in such a manner that it addresses the current needs of the youth which includes the important transferring of skills to assist them to make better health choices. A Delphi technique was used to explore the feasibility of a designed comprehensive youth development programme that was aimed at combatting Health Risk Behaviour amongst youth in selected high schools in the Paarl area, Western Cape. A purposive sample of 24 experts was invited to participate in the Delphi study. The Delphi process was administered online using Google docs. Experts were requested to participate in an online questionnaire to give their opinion on the feasibility and content of the Youth Development Programme that was designed by the researcher. The consent form and the questionnaires for the various rounds of the Delphi were designed on Google Form. The experts were asked to follow the prompts/ links provided in the email they received. Google Forms enable the participants to complete and submit the consent forms and questionnaires online. Specific questions were arranged in order for the panel of experts to give input as to: (i) the scope of the programme, (ii) the content of the programme, (iii) the approaches of the programme, (iv) the implementation of the programme, (v) the resources of the programme and (vi) the cost of the programme. The results and observations following the Delphi study indicated that the Delphi technique can be a very helpful tool during the design and development of a programme, especially when the need of expert input is of high priority, as it creatively ascertains expert opinion and advice on a specific area or topic. More importantly aspects have been highlighted that should affect the design of the youth development programme, which include:
1. Scaffolding of the programme into specific age- and gender-based activities;
2. The understanding that the programme should be sensitive to the diverse needs and background of its participants;
3. The need for training of facilitators in order to have the participants being mentored by facilitators equipped to deal with the challenges that will emerge throughout the programme.
Amanda Rosenthal
University of Miami, USA
Title: Sexual risk behaviors among HIV-negative and HIV-positive black individuals living in Miami-Dade county
Biography:
Amanda Rosenthal, BA is a third year medical student at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. She is applying to Internal Medicine Residency and will begin her training in summer 2019. Amanda completed her undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Societies, with a concentration in International Health. Between undergraduate and graduate school, Amanda was a Community HealthCorps Member through AmeriCorps, the nation’s largest community service-based program, where she served an 11-month service term in Los Angeles, CA.
Abstract:
Statement of Problem: Despite the widespread availability of testing and treatment opportunities, Black individuals living in the United States continue to disproportionately suffer from HIV and AIDS. It is the intention of this paper to understand this disproportionate risk. Methodology: Community-Based HIV Testing and Awareness for Minority Populations (CHAMP) collected demographic data and information on sexual and other risk behaviors from 530 individuals living in historically Black communities of Miami-Dade County (MDC) who were subsequently tested for HIV. Results: We identified several behaviors that increased risk of HIV transmission among our female and male populations. These behaviors include sex for drugs, money or other items, men who have sex with men, sex with an anonymous partner, sex with an HIV-positive partner, sex with an anonymous partner, a greater number of sexual partners, history of sexual abuse, spending time in jail or prison, and intravenous drug use. Roughly half of our HIV-positive population were aware of HIV status at the time of testing. Further, among previously diagnosed participants, 60% reported having anal or vaginal sex without a condom and 40% reported having sex with an anonymous partner during the last 12 months. Discussion: CHAMP reported specific sexual behaviors placing Black females and males in MDC at risk for HIV transmission. With the information presented in the present study, it is clear that behavioral interventions that focus on HIV transmission and treatment, targeting both HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals, needs to be a public health priority.
Sonakshi gambhir
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi,
Title: Dependence of the dependents
Biography:
Ms. Sonakshi Gambhir is a student of School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi,India pursuing Bachelors in Architecture (B.Arch). She is currently studying in IV year VII semester out of a total of V years and X semesters. Presently, she is studying in Delhi where she has conducted this research from the university.
Abstract:
Statement of the Problem: While the demographic trend of our country is expecting a shift towards ageing by 2050, the impact on social and physical infrastructure needs to be addressed. Alongside, there is a rise in the number of children lacking guardians; an inevitable increase in juvenile crime rate.
Since time immemorial, intergenerational relationships between elders and young have proved to be symbiotic. They have been the foundation of our gurukuls and cultural identity.
This dissertation seeks to explore the viability of an intergenerational relationship for the two dependents of the society i.e. the elders and the young in the context of Delhi. Thereafter, it aims to examine the role of architecture to facilitate such a relationship.
First, the physiological and psycho-social needs of both the groups, reasons and need for their collaboration and consequences are analyzed.
Through the case study of Ayudham society, an intergenerational home, I illustrate [a] the physical requirements to enable this amalgamation [b] response of elders and children residing together [c] benefits and drawbacks that may have impacted the success of the project.
Finally, in light of impending demographic mayhem, there is an attempt at exploring ways to overcome the hurdles encountered and present a feasible and effective measure to pursue.
José Manuel Alvarez Seara
University of Deusto in Bilbao - Spain.
Title: Negotiations and rearrangements in the Tango and Samba Gafieira dances in the cities of Buenos Aires, Montevideo and São Paulo, from a gender and sexual diversity perspective
Biography:
He is currently adjunct professor at University of the Republic, Uruguay.
Abstract:
This research investigates how people react or reinterpret the situation of gender stereotypes in tango and samba dance. The tango and samba gafieira dances have a gender matrix that reinforces a certain masculinity associated with leadership and power that are socially constructed and that also require a specific analysis with a gender perspective, social class and ethnicity. It seems that the dance comes to reinforce certain gender stereotypes of heteronormative masculinity and femininity. It seems that there is in the classroom dances a dramatization of certain gender roles that represent a heteronormative matrix.
The analysis of these dances from the theories of gender and diversity made it possible to visualize and question the existence of such gender stereotypes, and how people react, reinterpret and negotiate those stereotypes.
The methodology to be used will be predominantly qualitative. This is a case study, in which various instruments will be used: interviews and participant observations in specific dance spaces of these dances and schools where these dances are taught.
It is observed he use of a heteronormative language that helps to sediment certain stereotypes of being male and female was observed mostly in the tango and samba gafieira dance classes and dances. It is mostly observed in the classes and dances that men have the people who lead and the women who are led in the dance classes.
Some of the people interviewed say that they feel the look on them when they dance differently and place the need to show that you can dance in a non-heteronormative way.