How could Belgium strengthen its social entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaborative systems change?

Social entrepreneurs are legitimate candidates to address societal root caused challenges and can be key allies for the implementation of a strategy to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Collaborative systems change is the methodology that can help social entrepreneurs to thrive through a consolidated ecosystem. This paper provides deep understanding of the mechanisms around the Belgian social entrepreneurial ecosystem. It will be compared with European standards to better calibrate recommendations that have the potential to strengthen Belgian social entrepreneurial ecosystems

Impact of adult cochlear implantation on the partner relationship : a conceptual framework informed by cochlear implant recipient and partner perceptions

DATA AVAILABILITY : The data examined in this study will be accessible upon reasonable request from the corresponding author.PURPOSE : (1) To understand the impact of adult cochlear implantation on the partner relationship, as perceived by adult cochlear implant (CI) recipients and their intimate partners. (2) To generate a conceptual framework for guiding future research and clinical adult cochlear implantation interventions. METHOD : Concept mapping, a participatory, mixed-method approach, was used for data collection, analysis and interpretation. Participants attended sessions to generate, sort and rate statements describing the changes in their relationship due to cochlear implantation. Participants included 15 CI recipients (mean age: 51.6 years; SD: 8.2) and 12 partners (mean age: 50.9 years; SD: 8.2). RESULTS : Five concepts emerged from the data, describing changes in the partner relationship following cochlear implantation: (1) Social Interactions, (2) Partner Involvement, (3) Communication, (4) Emotional Adjustment, and (5) Relationship Intimacy. The concept Relationship Intimacy was rated the highest in positivity and importance. Findings also underscored improved social interactions, communication dynamics, and emotional adjustment. CONCLUSIONS : The Relationship Intimacy cluster emerged as pivotal, highlighting its essential role in improving post-implantation relationships. CI recipients experienced enhanced autonomy, while partners’ roles evolved regarding assistance and support. The diverse effects of implantation on partner relationships highlight the importance of adopting a patient- and family-centered approach to audiological intervention. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION : These insights on partner relationships and cochlear implantation can inform tailored pre- and ongoing post-operative counselling to support cochlear implant recipients and their partners in navigating relationship changes, emotional adjustments, and addressing communication challenges. Cochlear implantation reduces partner burden, emphasising the need for hearing healthcare professionals to facilitate partner engagement in rehabilitation approaches. Relationship intimacy, deemed the foremost positive outcome, underscores the importance of incorporating these aspects into pre- and post-operative counselling.http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/idre20hj2024Speech-Language Pathology and AudiologySDG-03:Good heatlh and well-bein

Études multiéchelles: application aux agglomérations du nord-ouest de l'Europe

peer reviewedL’objectif de cette recherche est de déterminer et d’évaluer le niveau d’observation du phénomène urbain en fonction des résolutions spatiale et spectrale de différents capteurs satellitaires. Les capteurs utilisés sont AVHRR de NOAA, MSS et TM de Landsat, HRV de SPOT et les photographies KVRl000 de KOSMOS. Les échelles sont, dans l’ordre, continentale, régionale et locale. La méthodologie de base est semblable pour les différents niveaux d’observation, mais le résultat des traitements est fonction des échelles utilisées. La procédure comprend les corrections géométriques des images, les classifications dirigées en 6 classes pour AVHRR, en 9 classes pour MSS et en 12 classes pour TM et HRV et le calcul du potentiel urbain. Le potentiel urbain permet de déterminer les axes d’urbanisation, les limites du périmètre urbain ainsi que le réseau des villes à différentes échelles. Les zones d’influente des villes sont déterminées par les polygones de Thiessen pondérés, tandis que les grandes unit& paysagères sont obtenues par classification automatique des images des différents potentiels. L’extraction des axes d’urbanisation est plus efficace avec les données issues de capteurs à haute résolution spatiale tandis que la faible résolution est plus performante pour limiter les zones d’influente des villes, parfois aussi pour la hiérarchie du réseau des villes et surtout pour l’analyse des paysages et des écosystèmes qui les composent