1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911011345703321

Autore

Shafik Wasswa

Titolo

Global Sustainable Transition with Inclusion : A Focus on the People with Disabilities and the Marginalized / / by Wasswa Shafik

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

981-9665-57-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (375 pages)

Collana

Approaches to Global Sustainability, Markets, and Governance, , 2520-8780

Disciplina

658.4083

Soggetti

Industrial management - Environmental aspects

Corporate governance

Sustainability

Political planning

Corporate Environmental Management

Corporate Governance

Public Policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Part 1: Contextualizing Inclusion in Sustainability -- Exploring the Nexus of Sustainability, Marginalization, and Inclusion of People with Disabilities and the Marginalized -- The Landscape of Marginalization and People with Disabilities -- Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Inclusivity -- Theoretical Frameworks and Inclusion for People with Disabilities and the Marginalized -- Part II: Barriers to Inclusive Sustainable Practices -- Identifying Barriers to People with Disabilities and the Marginalized Inclusion -- People with Disabilities and the Marginalized Inclusion Policy Frameworks and Their Limitations -- The Intersection of Technology and Inclusion for People with Disabilities and Marginalized Communities -- Education and Capacity Building for Individuals with Disabilities -- Part III: Strategies for Inclusive Sustainable Development -- Community Engagement and Empowerment for Individuals with Disabilities and Marginalized -- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Accountability for People with Disabilities and the Marginalized -- Emerging Trends and Technological



Innovations and People with Disabilities and the Marginalized.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of inclusive, sustainable development, emphasizing the critical need to integrate the perspectives and needs of people with disabilities and marginalized communities into the global sustainability transition to a sustainable future. Through highlighting the intersectionality of identity and the unique challenges faced by these groups, the book addresses a pressing issue: the often-overlooked barriers that hinder their full participation in sustainable transitions. Organized into three parts, the book first contextualizes the relationship between sustainability and inclusion. It delves into the historical and theoretical frameworks that shape our understanding of marginalization, exploring how disability intersects with various social identities. This foundation sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ways in which they can be made more inclusive, ensuring that no one is left behind. The second part identifies and examines the myriad barriers to inclusion within sustainable practices. It addresses structural, socioeconomic, and cultural obstacles that perpetuate exclusion while also critiquing existing policy frameworks for their limitations in addressing the needs of marginalized populations. Through case studies, the book highlights successful initiatives and innovative practices that promote accessibility and equity, mainly through the use of assistive technologies and community engagement. In the final section, the book outlines actionable strategies for fostering inclusive, sustainable development. It emphasizes the importance of community engagement, participatory decision-making, and the empowerment of marginalized voices. Additionally, it discusses metrics for monitoring and evaluating the impact of sustainability initiatives on people with disabilities, providing a framework for accountability and continuous improvement. This book aims to bridge the gap between sustainability and social justice, offering a roadmap for stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners committed to creating a more inclusive world. This book targets academics, policymakers, non-profit societies, and activists working at the intersection of sustainability and social equity and serves as a vital resource for those seeking to understand and promote inclusive practices in the global sustainable transition.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9911020464503321

Titolo

Growth factors and psychiatric disorders [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, 2008

ISBN

1-281-32226-1

9786611322267

0-470-75125-8

0-470-75126-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (260 p.)

Collana

Novartis Foundation symposium ; ; 289

Altri autori (Persone)

ChadwickDerek

GoodeJamie

Disciplina

616.89042

Soggetti

Growth factors

Mental illness - Genetic aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Editors: Derek J. Chadwick (organizer) and Jamie Goode"--P. v.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

GROWTH FACTORS AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS; Contents; Chair's introduction; Phenomenology, aetiology and treatment of schizophrenia; DISCUSSION; Genetic variants in major depression; DISCUSSION; Neurotrophins in depression and antidepressant effects; DISCUSSION; Genetics of bipolar disorder: focus on BDNF Val66Met polymorphism; DISCUSSION; Mechanisms of neuregulin action; DISCUSSION; General discussion I; The fibroblast growth factor family and mood disorders; DISCUSSION; Trajectories of anatomic brain development as a phenotype; DISCUSSION

Cell biology of BDNF and its relevance to schizophreniaDISCUSSION; Functions and mechanisms of BDNF mRNA trafficking; DISCUSSION; Hippocampal neurogenesis and depression; DISCUSSION; Neuregulins and neuronal plasticity: possible relevance in schizophrenia; DISCUSSION; Impact of genetic variant BDNF (Val66Met) on brain structure and function; DISCUSSION; General discussion II; Growth and schizophrenia: aetiology, epidemiology and epigenetics; DISCUSSION; What can we learn from the disrupted in schizophrenia 1 interactome: lessons for target identification and disease biology?; DISCUSSION

Neurotrophins and cytokines in neuronal plasticityDISCUSSION; Closing



remarks; Contributor Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

The recent identification of susceptibility genes for schizophrenia, depression and learning and memory dysfunction suggest that psychiatric disorders may be influenced by a small number of genes with multiple actions. This is the first book to investigate the role of growth factors in these disorders, which should provide clues to the underlying biochemical mechanisms. For example, recent studies have substantiated the provocative finding that neuregulin 1 (NRG1)is a candidate gene for schizophrenia. Neuregulin and its receptors, the ErbB tyrosine kinases, are essential for development