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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methods are increasingly widely used to bridge the gaps between the evidence base for best clinical practice, what actually happens in practice, and the achievement of better population health outcomes. Among a range of quality improvement strategies, CQI methods are characterised by iterative and ongoing use of specific processes to identify quality problems, develop solutions, and implement and evaluate changes. The application of CQI processes in health is evolving and evidence of their success continues to emerge. There is, however, a need to enhance understanding of how best to implement, scale-up and evaluate CQI programs for the purpose of improving quality of care and population health outcomes in different contexts. This research topic aims to attract articles that add to knowledge of useful approaches to tailoring CQI methods for different contexts or purposes, and for implementation, scale-up and evaluation of CQI interventions/programs.

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The risk of physical accident or injury to humans from horses is well understood. Now, there is increasing awareness of negative impacts on the physical and mental wellbeing of horses from living in fundamentally human environments and being subject to human management regimes. The 17 articles in this collection describe horse-related risks to humans and human-related risks to horses across a range of equestrian disciplines, sectors and activities. Not only do the authors take detailed approaches towards describing and calculating risk, they suggest solutions-focussed interventions for reducing the consequence and likelihood of harm to horses and humans in their relations with one another. Together, these important articles provide strategies for maximising the mutual benefits of humans and horses in each other’s lives. By considering human, animal and environmental aspects of horse-related risk, this collection provides a foundation for the development of an ‘Equestrian One Health’ framework to underpin future research into horse-related risks.

Research & information: general --- Biology, life sciences --- Animals & society --- horse-riding --- risk --- mitigation --- culture --- research --- review --- safety --- behavior change --- eque-culture --- motivator --- equestrian --- horse --- injury --- helmet --- online forum --- barriers --- enablers --- injury prevention --- horse-rider --- road safety --- decision-making vehicle --- Australia --- jockey --- economic --- costs --- insurance --- horse-related --- accident --- student --- education --- veterinary --- bedding material --- respiratory health --- peat --- wood shaving --- thoroughbred --- horse-racing --- steeplechase --- hurdles --- animal-human relationships --- media --- public debate --- horse stable --- management --- web tool --- transport --- journey duration --- season --- human–horse risk --- context-specificity --- attention --- cognitive error --- self-reference --- horses --- eventing --- falls --- riders --- human−animal relationships --- human−horse relationships --- protective behavior --- equestrians --- horse-related accidents --- safety equipment --- multiple regression analysis --- ethology --- equitation science --- learning theory --- behaviour change --- fireworks --- anxiety --- behaviour --- fear --- people --- WHS --- deaths --- workplace --- horse racing

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International governments have committed to supporting the development of greater equity and inclusion in education. However—despite some progress—many individuals and communities continue to face discrimination, remaining on the margins of society. This collection of papers highlights the many challenges faced by persons perceived to be different from the majority population in their communities. This labelling of individuals has served to exclude many from engaging fully with the social and educational opportunities that the majority take for granted. The authors who have contributed to this Special Edition have challenged the stereotypical views of such individuals, ensuring that the voices of those who best understand the experience of living with discrimination can be heard.These papers demonstrate how listening to the voices of marginalised individuals can become an important first step towards a process of change. Such an action fundamentally challenges established procedures whereby opportunities to learn from the experiences of marginalised individuals have been neglected. We acknowledge that listening is only the starting point for a radical reengagement that enables marginalised individuals to fully participate in society. However, several of the authors who have contributed to this Special Edition have provided an indication of how the movement towards equity and inclusion may be advanced.

Humanities --- Education --- identity --- belonging --- misrecognition --- primary school --- children’s rights --- pedagogy --- ability grouping --- minority ethnic --- childhood --- migrant children --- multilingualism --- autism --- marginalisation --- rural coastal areas --- inclusion --- inclusive education --- migration and disability --- special education needs (SEN) --- SEN diagnosis --- parent enablers --- voice --- hearing impairment --- learning --- knowledge --- education --- employment --- Pakistan --- PRU --- special needs education --- special education --- segregation --- stakeholder --- stereotypes --- status of women in India --- gender discrimination --- feminist research --- people with intellectual disabilities --- higher/postsecondary education --- student voice --- co-researching --- second language learning --- inclusive research --- learners’ voices --- policy debates --- school engagement --- early school leaving --- alternative education --- teacher–student relations --- Travellers in education --- school choice --- intercultural education --- disadvantaged schools --- segregated schools --- domestic violence --- adolescence --- teenage --- Adverse Childhood Experience --- social-emotional learning --- interventions --- group supports --- Early Childhood Intervention --- children’s assessment --- parents’ journeys --- in-betweenness and identity --- n/a --- children's rights --- learners' voices --- teacher-student relations --- children's assessment --- parents' journeys

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Renewable energy is electricity generated by fuel sources that restore themselves over a short period of time and do not diminish. Although some renewable energy technologies impact the environment, renewables are considered environmentally preferable to conventional sources and, when replacing fossil fuels, have significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This book focuses on the environmental and economic benefits of using renewable energy, which include: (i) generating energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces some types of air pollution, (ii) diversifying energy supply and reducing dependence on imported fuels, and (iii) creating economic development and jobs in manufacturing, installation, and more. Local governments can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing or directly generating electricity from clean and renewable sources. The most common renewable power technologies include: solar (photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal), wind, biogas (e.g., landfill gas, wastewater treatment digester gas), geothermal, biomass, low-impact hydroelectricity, and emerging technologies such as wave and tidal power. Local governments can lead by example by generating energy on site, purchasing green power, or purchasing renewable energy. Using a combination of renewable energy options can help to meet local government goals, especially in some regions where availability and quality of renewable resources vary. Options for using renewable energy include: generating renewable energy on site, using a system or device at the location where the power is used (e.g., PV panels on a state building, geothermal heat pumps, biomass-fueled combined heat and power), and purchasing renewable energy from an electric utility through a green pricing or green marketing program, where buyers pay a small premium in exchange for electricity generated locally from green power resources.

community energy --- energy storage --- time of use tariff --- home battery --- demand response --- renewable energy --- business model --- global meta-frontier non-radial direction distance function --- energy efficiency --- CO2 emission performance --- benchmark --- potential CO2 emission and energy reduction --- solar home systems (SHS) --- levelized cost of energy (LCOE) --- photovoltaic system --- HOMER --- rice straw ash --- ash-forming elements --- solubility --- sustainable development of both agriculture and biomass energy --- recycling property --- ashing temperature --- municipalities --- public policies --- rural development --- wind farms --- civic energy communities --- local energy initiatives --- grassroots innovation --- energy transition --- social practice theory --- energy practices --- hazardous waste --- contaminated soil --- potential toxic elements --- removal --- mine waste --- biomass power generation --- positive externalities --- support policy --- apple branches --- Jingning --- LCA --- LCC --- photovoltaic --- onshore wind --- prosumers --- renewable energy sources --- Mediterranean wineries --- constraints and enablers --- social–ecological system --- resilience

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Renewable energy is electricity generated by fuel sources that restore themselves over a short period of time and do not diminish. Although some renewable energy technologies impact the environment, renewables are considered environmentally preferable to conventional sources and, when replacing fossil fuels, have significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This book focuses on the environmental and economic benefits of using renewable energy, which include: (i) generating energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces some types of air pollution, (ii) diversifying energy supply and reducing dependence on imported fuels, and (iii) creating economic development and jobs in manufacturing, installation, and more. Local governments can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing or directly generating electricity from clean and renewable sources. The most common renewable power technologies include: solar (photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal), wind, biogas (e.g., landfill gas, wastewater treatment digester gas), geothermal, biomass, low-impact hydroelectricity, and emerging technologies such as wave and tidal power. Local governments can lead by example by generating energy on site, purchasing green power, or purchasing renewable energy. Using a combination of renewable energy options can help to meet local government goals, especially in some regions where availability and quality of renewable resources vary. Options for using renewable energy include: generating renewable energy on site, using a system or device at the location where the power is used (e.g., PV panels on a state building, geothermal heat pumps, biomass-fueled combined heat and power), and purchasing renewable energy from an electric utility through a green pricing or green marketing program, where buyers pay a small premium in exchange for electricity generated locally from green power resources.

History of engineering & technology --- community energy --- energy storage --- time of use tariff --- home battery --- demand response --- renewable energy --- business model --- global meta-frontier non-radial direction distance function --- energy efficiency --- CO2 emission performance --- benchmark --- potential CO2 emission and energy reduction --- solar home systems (SHS) --- levelized cost of energy (LCOE) --- photovoltaic system --- HOMER --- rice straw ash --- ash-forming elements --- solubility --- sustainable development of both agriculture and biomass energy --- recycling property --- ashing temperature --- municipalities --- public policies --- rural development --- wind farms --- civic energy communities --- local energy initiatives --- grassroots innovation --- energy transition --- social practice theory --- energy practices --- hazardous waste --- contaminated soil --- potential toxic elements --- removal --- mine waste --- biomass power generation --- positive externalities --- support policy --- apple branches --- Jingning --- LCA --- LCC --- photovoltaic --- onshore wind --- prosumers --- renewable energy sources --- Mediterranean wineries --- constraints and enablers --- social–ecological system --- resilience --- community energy --- energy storage --- time of use tariff --- home battery --- demand response --- renewable energy --- business model --- global meta-frontier non-radial direction distance function --- energy efficiency --- CO2 emission performance --- benchmark --- potential CO2 emission and energy reduction --- solar home systems (SHS) --- levelized cost of energy (LCOE) --- photovoltaic system --- HOMER --- rice straw ash --- ash-forming elements --- solubility --- sustainable development of both agriculture and biomass energy --- recycling property --- ashing temperature --- municipalities --- public policies --- rural development --- wind farms --- civic energy communities --- local energy initiatives --- grassroots innovation --- energy transition --- social practice theory --- energy practices --- hazardous waste --- contaminated soil --- potential toxic elements --- removal --- mine waste --- biomass power generation --- positive externalities --- support policy --- apple branches --- Jingning --- LCA --- LCC --- photovoltaic --- onshore wind --- prosumers --- renewable energy sources --- Mediterranean wineries --- constraints and enablers --- social–ecological system --- resilience