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Making it “pay a bit better”: design challenges for micro rural enterprise [PDF]
This paper reports on a field study of small market in Wales undertaken as part of broader research project aimed at developing IT solutions to support rural enterprise.
Chamberlain, Alan, Crabtree, Andy
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Broadband in rural and remote areas: the impact of Scottish policy initiatives [PDF]
, 2008 The ability to participate in the Internet-based economy that is emerging requires access to broadband. However, in many countries, 'digital divides' occur, with those in geographically remote and rural areas being particularly disadvantaged.
Howick, Susan, Whalley, Jason
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract As England embarks on its first comprehensive curriculum review in fifteen years, this paper offers critical insights from schools that sustained arts‐rich provision despite a policy landscape hostile to creative subjects. Drawing on data from the Researching Arts‐rich Primary Schools (RAPS) project—a mixed‐methods study of 76 arts‐rich ...
Pat Thomson, Christine Hall
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Strategies for Estonian rural family enterprises. Eesti maapiirkonna pereettevõtete strateegia
Eesti Majanduspoliitilised Väitlused, 2010 The paper seeks to analyse family businesses in rural areas, family business strategies and re-registration of sole proprietors with the Centre of Registers and Information Systems (hereinafter Commercial Register) in 2009, and to provide an overview of ...
Maret Kirsipuu
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Making teaching more attractive: Promising evidence of impact from Australia
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Sustaining teaching as a respected and attractive profession is more critical than ever, particularly as teachers' work becomes increasingly shaped by standardisation and accountability—conditions that have shown minimal positive impact while eroding the professional agency essential to job satisfaction.
Jennifer M. Gore +5 more
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Revista Ciência em Extensão, 2013 This article presents the results of university extension work undertaken in a cooperative enterprise located in Viçosa, Minas Gerais State. Advisory work supported by the Proext Cultura 2009 project involved the participation of a group of students from
Cleiton Silva Ferreira Milagres +4 more
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Regional Studies, Regional ScienceIn developing countries the most marginalised and disadvantaged people are in rural, remote and regional areas and social enterprises in these areas – rural social enterprises (RSEs) – have been identified as key development actors in this context ...
Peter Musinguzi +2 more
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Agricultural holdings: hindsight and foresight [PDF]
In France, the concept of the agricultural holding is a result of a lengthy social construction in which the stages in classification and statistical work have proceeded in tune with the major political struggles and social debates of the 19th and 20th ...
Laurent, Catherine, Rémy, Jacques
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Prosocial behaviour in primary and secondary school students. Effects of the CYBUPRE intervention
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Prosocial behaviour is regarded as a critical factor in reducing aggressive behaviours among peers, both in physical settings and virtual spaces. This variable facilitates the enhancement of social relationships, promoting empathy, deep listening, physical and verbal service, and even solidarity, among other benefits.
Mercedes Chicote‐Beato +3 more
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Understanding the Impact of Rural Electrification in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, India: Evidence from The Rockefeller Foundation's Smart Power for Rural Development Initiative [PDF]
, 2017 Launched in 2015, Smart Power for Rural Development (SPRD) is a $75 million Rockefeller Foundationinitiative aimed at accelerating development in India's least electrified states.
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