Neither “Platformization” Nor “Infrastructuralization”: Government as a Platform in China by Jingyan Elaine Yuan, Yuchao Zhao

“…Through a case study of “the digital reform” in Zhejiang Province, and the affiliated smart city project—City Brain—in Hangzhou, the municipal capital, this study draws on data from participatory observations and interviews to (1) provide a historical context, in which “platformization” in urban governance is aimed to serve market-oriented socio-economic reforms; (2) argue that such “platformization” is shaped by the long-standing structural tension between centralization and localism, which has been renewed by digital data flows; and (3) understand the shifting public–private demarcation in social interactions and arrangements to deflect continual frictions between the state, local agents, and platforms in the domain of digital governance.…”
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Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review by Emmanuel Kah, Che Henry Ngwa, John Njuma Libwea, Marion Keinamma, Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Limkile Mpofu, Tchokokam Patricia, Rejoice Uche Obiora, Danga Aloleko Ines, Ngo Valery Ngo, Egbe Henrieta Oneke, Crayton E Bessong, Ngozi Margaret Oguguah, Eman Sobh

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Prosumer Neo-Tribes: An Ethnography of Recreational Cycling Communities by Kübra Aşan, Medet Yolal

“…The study investigates two distinct recreational cycling tribes in Türkiye using ethnographic methods and participatory observations. The findings highlight that these cycling tribes play active roles in organizing events, developing visitor experiences and destinations, and generating both economic and social benefits. …”
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Soutenir la justice épistémique par la formation réciproque au cœur d’initiatives citoyennes de transition énergétique porteuse de justice sociale by Laurence Brière, Guillaume Moreau, Maude Prud’homme, Isabel Orellana, Marie-Ève Marleau, Martine Chatelain

“…The eco-citizen movement for an energy transition is working to transform the dominant economic-energy system aiming for social justice and respect for the environment. …”
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Retour d’expériences sur une démarche franco-thaïlandaise pour un projet spatial, activateur de ressources locales et producteur d’un commun paysager (lac Nong Han, Thaïlande)... by Camille Mesnard

“…The challenges in this development project are specific to this vulnerable wetland area, and to the economic, cultural and social context of North-East Thailand.…”
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Infrastructural Critique. The Upside-Down of the Bottom-Up: A Case Study on the IBA Berlin 84/87 by Eva Maria Hierzer, Philipp Markus Schörkhuber

“…Anarchistic participation, as in Autogestion, within a development process, is a critical utopian alternative draft to existing power structures. The participatory turn represented by the International Building Exhibition Berlin 1987 (IBA) meant the institutionalisation of these utopian ideas, resulting in a heterotopian notion of participation instrumentalised by governing and economic forces. …”
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Dampak Ekonomi dan Pembangunan Infrastruktur Pascapemekaran Wilayah Kecamatan Rowokangkung Tahun 1992-2020 by Dawud Arsalam

“…A key finding is the top-down nature of the district's formation, with limited community involvement in the decision-making process. This lack of participatory governance contributed to a mismatch between policy planning and local needs, ultimately hindering economic development.The territorial splits policy tends to be top-down without involving substantial community and local government participation. …”
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Carbon stock dynamics of forest to oil palm plantation conversion for ecosystem rehabilitation planning by D. Frianto, E. Sutrisno, A. Wahyudi, E. Novriyanti, W.C. Adinugroho, A.S. Yunianto, H. Kurniawan, H. Khotimah, A. Windyoningrum, I.W.S. Dharmawan, H.L. Tata, S. Suharti, H.H. Rachmat, E.M. Lim

“…The results of this study provide insights for long-term forest rehabilitation strategies aimed at fostering sustainable forest management that yields environmental and socio-economic benefits in the long run.…”
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Explorando a diversidade do comércio justo na economia social by Benjamin Huybrechts, Jacques Defourny

“…It appears that all FTSEs combine in some way economic, social and sometimes also political goals. …”
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Environmental Responsibility, Active Social Learning, and Political Action by David Hayes

“…Links will be made throughout between environmental issues, economic development and social and environmental justice. …”
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Accés à la terre et transhumance en Grèce : bien commun et conflits sociaux by Stavriani Koutsou, Athanassios Ragkos, Maria Karatassiou

“…In Greece, public rangelands constitute a common good for mountain-based rural societies, which are basically involved in livestock production as an economic activity, and access to rangelands conditions the economic viability of their activity. …”
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The impact of cultural tourism on local traditions by I Ketut Surata, I Made Sumartana, I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama

“…The study employs a qualitative case study methodology, utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis to gather comprehensive data from local residents, community leaders, and tourism stakeholders. …”
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Democratic Practices and Local Government Elections in Nigeria: Demystifying the Emerging Issues by Timothy Onimisi

“…Secondary data were used and content analysis was equally adopted for the work, while democratic participatory theory was employed. The research found that most of the state governors prefer the use of caretaker committees, which is not recognized by the constitution of the country rather than conducting a periodic election for people at the grassroots because of economic benefit and to accord themselves a political advantage over their perceived opponents. …”
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Understanding and addressing gender-based violence in Eswatini by Phumuzani Mpofu, Siphiwe Hlobsile Tfwala

“…The paper employed a qualitative research design underpinned by a transformative paradigm as a framework for promoting preventive action toward social justice for marginalized populations. Participatory Action Learning Action Research (PALAR) was employed. …”
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Government interventions in supporting SME growth in Lira district, northern Uganda by Eton, Marus

“…Promoting economic growth without attendance to register business time, business education investment and non-gender based business growth is outrageous. …”
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Government interventions in supporting SME growth in Lira district, northern Uganda by Eton, Marus, Charles David Ebong, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel

“…Promoting economic growth without attendance to register business time, business education investment and non-gender based business growth is outrageous. …”
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Response of Yield and Quality Attributes to Plant Spacing In potato Growing. by Ekyatuheire, Maryusita

“…Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a staple food crop worldwide, contributing significantly to food security and economic stability in many regions. One factor that significantly influences potato productivity and quality is plant spacing which is the distance between individual plants within a crop plantation. …”
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Challenges in the Implementation of Fiscal Decentralization and It’s Effects on the Health Sector in Uganda by George Stanley, Kinyata, Siraje, Kaaya

“…The Main issues of concern regarding Fiscal decentralization and social economic development are tax jurisdiction, expenditure responsibilities and resource allocation. …”
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The Counter-Urbanization Creative Class and the Sprout of the Creative Countryside: Case Studies on China’s Coastal Plain Villages by Miao Xumeı, Ye Chonglıang, Dai Haıdong, Sun Feihan

“…Data from this study were obtained through qualitative research with participatory observations and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Analysing Informal Governance Arrangements in Small-Scale Fisheries: A Case Study of Norton, Zimbabwe by Tawanda Jimu, Samantha Williams, Manfred Spocter

“…This study calls for participatory and co-management arrangements that could strengthen this sector and formulate policies to guide the SSF sector in Zimbabwe. …”
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