Conservation Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
39(2)
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
Social
science
integration
into
conservation
has
taken
many
forms.
We
considered
social
through
human
well‐being
indicator
development
and
monitoring
in
Puget
Sound
(Washington,
USA).
frame
as
a
boundary
object,
which
work
embedded
research,
led
to
the
of
sciences
regional
conservation.
Through
our
framing,
we
show
how
produced
5
outcomes,
include
enhancement
social‐ecological
narrative;
institutionalization
scientific
expertise;
integrated
restoration
planning
actions;
funding
for
monitoring;
provision
environmental
justice
data.
Networks
contain
complex
patterns
of
dependency
and
require
multiple
levels
analysis
to
explain
their
formation,
structure,
outcomes.
In
this
Element,
the
authors
develop
Multilevel
Network
Framework.
The
framework
serves
as
(i)
a
conceptual
tool
think
more
deeply
about
network
dynamics,
(ii)
research
assist
in
connecting
data,
theory,
empirical
models,
(iii)
diagnostic
analyze
categorize
bodies
research.
then
systematically
review
literature
public
administration,
management,
policy.
They
apply
Framework
literature;
identify
significant
gaps;
examine
micro,
macro
cross-level
relations;
relevant
mechanisms
theories.
Overall
Element
helps
readers
understand
classify
research,
use
appropriate
theoretical
frameworks
network-related
problems,
how
networks
emerge
produce
effects
at
different
analysis,
(iv)
select
models.
ECPR Press eBooks,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Representative
democracy
is
in
crisis.
One
remedy
to
foster
citizen
participation
beyond
elections.
This
has
led
the
development
of
democratic
innovations
(DIs)
such
as
participatory
budgeting
and
citizens’
assemblies,
through
which
lay
citizens
can
discuss
political
problems,
make
meaningful
contributions.
DIs'
critics
argue
that
they
fail
truly
empower
citizens;
impede
representation
efficient
government.
Advocates
assert
DIs
systems
more
inclusive
democratic.
Do
these
institutions
matter
for
policy-making?
affect
broader
public?
What
do
leaders
with
their
recommendations?
How
we
scrutinise
DIs’
impacts?
transform
representation?
book
brings
together
scholars
from
a
range
disciplines
offer
innovative
ideas
develop
research,
improve
our
knowledge
impacts
innovations,
help
us
respond
effectively
contemporary
challenges.
Cleaner Waste Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100150 - 100150
Published: May 29, 2024
This
study
addresses
the
gap
in
research
concerning
collaborative
governance
of
solid
waste
infrastructure
informal
neighbourhoods
across
Ghanaian
cities.
With
absence
a
formalized
institutional
framework
for
governing
Ghana,
collaboratively
managing
disposal
presents
promising
outcomes.
Prior
studies
often
overlook
role
and
impact
fostering
sustainable
infrastructure.
Through
interviews
with
48
stakeholders
Wa,
this
examines
dynamics
within
structures
to
discern
their
efficacy.
Findings
indicate
that
shared
principled
engagement,
collective
motivation,
ability
take
concerted
action
are
pivotal
elements
These
factors
have
been
instrumental
mitigating
accumulation
maintaining
clean
environment
around
The
paper
underscores
importance
integrating
transparency
accountability
mechanisms
into
as
recommendation.
Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(2)
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
ABSTRACT
Despite
growing
appreciation
for
the
complexity
of
development
and
need
adaptability,
there
remains
a
limited
evidence
base
how,
where
why
adaptive
approaches
to
improve
outcomes.
This
paper
examines
organisational
political
attributes
support
provided
locally
led
initiatives
in
Pacific
region
supported
by
an
Australian
government
programme,
as
well
extent
which
these
were
present
deemed
programme
staff
be
more
or
less
successful.
Findings
include
that
positive
outcomes
are
likely
emerge
from
partners
women
working
politically
stable
environments.
Rather
than
endorsing
donors
only
such
projects,
we
share
combination
findings
offer
insights
into
how
impacts
tricky
settings
may
understood
holistically
with
nuance
flexibility,
leading
better
project
design
evaluation.
Conservation Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
39(2)
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
Social
science
integration
into
conservation
has
taken
many
forms.
We
considered
social
through
human
well‐being
indicator
development
and
monitoring
in
Puget
Sound
(Washington,
USA).
frame
as
a
boundary
object,
which
work
embedded
research,
led
to
the
of
sciences
regional
conservation.
Through
our
framing,
we
show
how
produced
5
outcomes,
include
enhancement
social‐ecological
narrative;
institutionalization
scientific
expertise;
integrated
restoration
planning
actions;
funding
for
monitoring;
provision
environmental
justice
data.
