Territories and areas that Indigenous peoples local communities govern, manage, conserve (hereafter territories of life) are increasingly recognized by scientists, international agencies, nongovernmental, grassroot organizations, as central to the future a healthy sustainable planet. Hundreds thousands such social–ecological systems exist worldwide, covering millions square kilometers land seas...

This article develops a sociolegal analysis of the legislation and tax policies implemented by US Puerto Rico (PR) governments to incentivize venture capitalists cryptocurrency investors relocate PR. Specifically, looks at role that Act 60 2019 played in attracting blockchain proponents By analyzing this policy governmental official discourses, demonstrates sectors have contributed transformati...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine the impact community-based and driven approaches during lockdowns early periods pandemic. examines perceptions state-led intervention. This would help discover a better approach for postpandemic interventions policy responses. Design/methodology/approach article used inductive method gathered its data from surveys. In search global opinions on C...

Abstract Despite the increasing availability of Open Science (OS) infrastructure and rise in policies to change behaviour, OS practices are not yet norm. While pioneering researchers developing practices, majority sticks status quo. To transition common practice, we must engage a critical proportion academic community. In this transition, Communities (OSCs) play key role. OSCs bottom-up learnin...

Networking is currently recommended as particularly suitable for NGOs to improve performance and enhance impact. Since many NGOs are small and dispersed, networking is commonly seen as a coat-effective means to share information and spread knowledge about grassroots’ needs, solutions and best practices. Also, networking is believed to strengthen NGO’s ability to speak with one voice and to sign...

Study of the disease demographics in human population indicates that cardiac ailments are the primary cause of premature death, and a need for emergent technologies is felt to address the rising trend. However, development of automated heart sound analysis system and its usage at the grassroot levels for cardiac pre-screening have been hindered by the lack proper understanding of the intrinsic ...