Essex County Council (ECC) has implemented a robust Social Value Reporting and Evaluation framework based on the Local Government Association's National TOMs method. This framework categorizes and assesses social value contributions in two parts - Value Score and Supporting Statement Score - to deri

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Social entrepreneurship involves creating sustainable social impact, social enterprises address challenges in critical needs sectors, and social innovation focuses on developing effective solutions to social and environmental issues. These concepts emphasize creating social value while engaging with

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Chronic conditions like heart disease and cancer have multiple causes, not all biological. Social epidemiology studies the social distribution of health, morbidity, and mortality risk influenced by social status and conditions. Factors such as age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and social cond

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In this chapter, Dr. Maram Bani Younes delves into the analysis of algorithm efficiency, focusing on aspects such as order of growth, best case scenarios, and empirical analysis of time efficiency. The dimensions of generality, simplicity, time efficiency, and space efficiency are explored, with a d

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This framework emphasizes the importance of addressing poverty in social work practice in Northern Ireland. It aims to help social workers recognize and respond to the impact of poverty on individuals, families, and communities. Poverty is identified as a major social injustice, and social work prof

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The Kigali Amendment proposes a framework to incentivize energy efficiency while phasing out high-GWP HFCs. Reports highlight the urgency to limit global warming to 1.5°C, emphasizing the need for deep emission reductions across all sectors. Investments in low-carbon technologies and energy efficie

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Understanding the thermal efficiency and control factors in spray dryers is essential for optimizing drying operations in various industries. Factors such as inlet air temperature, heat exchanger efficiency, and solids content influence the overall efficiency of the drying process. Higher efficiency

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Energy efficiency is a crucial concept in understanding how well devices convert energy from one form to another. This summary covers the basics of energy stores, calculation of efficiency, and ways to improve efficiency in devices. Explore the different types of energy stores such as batteries, str

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Social skills play a crucial role in how we communicate, interact, and form relationships with others. They are essential for personal, social, and professional success. Neglecting social skills can hinder mental health recovery, as they contribute to social recognition, acceptance, and building soc

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Medical Social Work, also known as Health Care Social Work, plays a crucial role in addressing the social, physical, and psychological needs of patients. Through providing case work, after-care, and convalescence services, Medical Social Workers contribute to reducing hospital readmissions, preventi

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Social action is a crucial method in professional social work that involves organized efforts to bring about structural changes in society or prevent adverse changes. It addresses social problems like the dowry system, environmental destruction, and health issues through mobilizing masses for impact

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Dive into the world of workpapers in energy efficiency programs, covering topics such as workpaper development, deemed energy efficiency measures, the Database of Energy Efficiency Resources (DEER), and the components that make up a workpaper. Explore why workpapers are essential for providing neces

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Analysis of the performance and efficiency of Microfinance Institutions in Papua New Guinea, focusing on the provision of financial services to the underbanked population. The study evaluates the resource utilization and efficiency of MFIs, comparing less efficient and highly efficient institutions.

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Social legislation is inspired by the constitution and aims to remove discrimination, safeguard rights of vulnerable groups, and eradicate social evils. It plays a crucial role in social welfare by providing a legal basis for addressing societal issues, enhancing community well-being, and facilitati

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The social security system in Turkey comprises three main organizations: Social Insurance Institution (SGK/SSK), Social Security Institution for the Self-employed (Bag-Kur/SISE), and Pension Fund for Civil Servants (Emekli Sandigi). Hospitals in Turkey are dispersed among various social security and

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Social case work process involves three main phases: Social Study, Social Diagnosis, and Social Treatment. The Social Study phase focuses on acquiring facts about the client's situation, while Social Diagnosis involves the professional opinion of the case worker towards a solution. Social Treatment

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Social welfare encompasses a nation's system of programs, benefits, and services designed to address social, economic, educational, and health needs essential for societal well-being. The functional perspective emphasizes individual interdependence and societal efficiency, while the descriptive view

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Social work and social welfare are often used interchangeably, but there are distinct differences between the two. Social work involves highly trained professionals providing services to individuals and communities in need, using problem-solving methods. On the other hand, social welfare focuses on

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Social welfare and social work are interconnected concepts aimed at enhancing societal well-being. Social welfare refers to a nation's system of programs and services meeting essential needs, while social work involves professional activities supporting individuals and communities in achieving socia

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Social entrepreneurship involves individuals known as social entrepreneurs who focus on addressing social, cultural, or environmental issues without the sole aim of making profits. These enterprises operate with the goal of creating a social impact rather than prioritizing financial gain. Social ent

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Medical social work involves applying social work methods and philosophy in healthcare settings to help individuals with health and medical issues. Social workers play a vital role in various healthcare levels, from preventive care to continuing care, focusing on addressing patients' psycho-social b

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Explore the concepts of social innovation and change in the context of societal and economic development. Delve into the key principles of social innovation, its impact on society, and the characteristics that define a practice as a social innovation. Understand the complexity of assessing and analy

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Learn about the importance of energy efficiency in boiler systems, the different types of boilers, boiler components, major losses in boiler efficiency, methods for assessing efficiency, and calculations using the direct method. Exploring topics such as boiler efficiency, water treatment systems, fu

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Research outcomes from the Mesmer+ project at HIVA KU Leuven reveal misalignments in social dialogue inclusiveness, challenges faced by social economy entities, and the role of employers in the social economy. Recommendations include enhancing the role of social economy employers and promoting inclu

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Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy highlights the importance of social economy and innovation for sustainable development. Various initiatives such as Social Cooperatives and Voluntary Associations contribute to the region's social well-being. The focus on social values and not-for-profit activities dri

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Explore the reasons behind students lacking social skills in school settings and analyze the challenges some face even after receiving social skills instruction. Discover the key social skills required for appropriate interactions and the importance of social competence for overall well-being. Delve

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This unit introduces basic terms related to energy, efficiency, and conservation, covering topics such as Efficiency and Conservation Energy, First and Second Law of Thermodynamics, and various heat transfer mechanisms. It emphasizes responsible energy use, focusing on efficiency, conservation, and

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This module explores the EU legislation and energy efficiency in buildings with a focus on Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) concepts. It covers the importance of increasing energy efficiency in buildings in the EU, showcasing statistics on energy consumption and CO2 emissions. By improving energy

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This content covers a symposium on maximizing energy efficiency, presented by Richard Sedano at the NECPUC 2014 event. It introduces the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), a non-profit organization aiding government officials in energy and environmental issues with a focus on cost-effective energy

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The 2021 update report from the TEAP Energy Efficiency Task Force emphasizes the critical nature of the climate emergency and the need to transition to lower GWP refrigerants and higher efficiency cooling systems. The report focuses on initiatives to enhance the efficiency of room ACs and refrigerat

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Social neuroscience delves into how the brain processes social interactions and their impact on human well-being. It focuses on the interconnectedness between social connections and overall life satisfaction, suggesting that humans are inherently social beings with a strong need for social belonging

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The development and implementation of social entrepreneurship practices in Bulgaria aim to promote social inclusion through the development of the social economy. The focus is on combining economic results with social objectives, managed transparently with measurable, positive financial value. Vario

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This research introduces a Denoising-Guided Deep Reinforcement Learning framework, DRL4So, for enhancing social recommendation systems. By automatically masking noise from social friends to improve recommendation performance, this framework focuses on maximizing the positive utility of social denois

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This research focuses on mining diverse social entities from linked data in social networks using a DF-tree structure and DF-growth mining algorithm. The study explores the extraction of important linked data in social networks and the mining of various social entities such as friends. Prominence va

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The Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC) plays a crucial role in improving energy efficiency in Saudi Arabia through strategic programs and initiatives. Established in 2010, SEEC focuses on sectors like transportation, industry, and buildings, with a goal to reduce energy consumption and promote aw

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The discussion revolves around Australia's clean energy future and the pivotal role of energy efficiency in driving sustainable practices. It covers topics such as the Carbon Pricing Mechanism, Encouraging Energy Efficiency initiatives, and the Equipment Energy Efficiency Program (E3). The success s

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Korea's energy efficiency programs include mandatory labeling and standards for various products such as refrigerators, air-conditioners, and TVs. The country faces compliance challenges related to adopting the standards of Energy Frontier, which focus on ultra-high efficiency products. Strategies t

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Social geography is a branch of human geography focusing on social structures, groups, and activities. It examines the spatial arrangement of social phenomena, social differences, and patterns in understanding socially defined population groups. The scope of social geography includes analyzing spati

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Delve into the intriguing discussion on whether efficiency is ethical in the realms of economics and education. This session, featuring the new Ethics, Economics, and Social Issues curriculum through EconEdLink, analyzes the concept of efficiency through diverse examples and engages participants in

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The study examines how surface warming affects precipitation efficiency in radiative-convective equilibrium. Various factors influencing precipitation efficiency, such as microphysical processes and climate sensitivity, are discussed. Model experiments are conducted to test the sensitivity of precip

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