Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Krishna Kanabar Author-Name: Nityesh Bhatt Title: Capacity building initiatives of Indian Government to combat Covid 19 Abstract: With more than four million deaths and 200 million confirmed cases globally (WHO, 2021b), Covid-19 catastrophe and its second wave infringed nations beyond anticipation. The solace came with Covid-19 Vaccines, although, societal perceptions associated with vaccine proved a colossal test. With secondary data, this research attempts to identify how India, responded to such a ferocious infectious disease and how it initiated Covid-19 vaccine immunization drive by operationalizing existing capacities. The research delineates capacity building challenges and effectiveness of measures adopted by the Indian government. As the gigantic immunization drive is ongoing in India, it anatomizes learnings for practitioners and academic research. Publication-Status: Published in "Journal of Community Positive Practices", 2 2022 File-URL: https://jppc.ro/index.php/jppc/article/download/520/389/ File-Format: Application/pdf File-Function: First version, 2022 Keywords: Capacity building; Covid-19; Immunization; India; Vaccines; Pages: 3-20 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Number: 2221 Handle: RePEc:cta:jcppxx:2221 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sebastian Fitzek Title: Challenges and social vulnerabilities for Romanian seasonal workers in Germany during the Covid-19 pandemic Abstract: In the present study I highlighted the subjective indicators of the quality of life in the Romanian diaspora during the COVID-19 pandemic, using as a case study the situation of Romanians residing in Germany, as well as of Romanians working in seasonal jobs. The data collected were extracted from primary research based on in-depth interviews that I conducted with Romanian respondents living both in Romania and in Germany between April 2021 and August 2021, also with administrative officials from both countries who agreed to present their opinions on the topic under analysis. The secondary databases have largely completed the data specific to a statistical analysis, but without being able to access a complete picture of Romanian migrants in Germany, as many of the specific macro-data for the period 2020 and 2021 are lacking and others are not finalized. An important part of the secondary data comes from statistical sources provided by Eurostat and the National Institute of Statistics. The increasing presence of Romanians in Germany in recent years has become a topic of interest for both countries, involving joint diplomatic efforts, closer communication and a streamlining of legislation and bureaucracy. In order to strengthen administrative and diplomatic relations between the two countries, the need for research on the proposed topic is a major priority for both Romanian and German academic society. Publication-Status: Published in "Journal of Community Positive Practices", 2 2022 File-URL: https://jppc.ro/index.php/jppc/article/download/521/390/ File-Format: Application/pdf File-Function: First version, 2022 Keywords: Romanian migration to Germany; wage income; undeclared work; discrimination; vulnerable groups; pension system; Pages: 21-38 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Number: 2222 Handle: RePEc:cta:jcppxx:2222 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shabab Bin Ahmed Author-Name: Mohammad Rezaul Karim Title: Analyzing the role of collaboration and partnerships in implementing sustainable development goals in Bangladesh Abstract: In this globalized world, countries are highly inter-dependent for socio-economic development. It is more important for developing countries like Bangladesh because of the multidimensional nature of development issue that requires support from different corners particularly after being graduated to middle income country. Collaboration and partnerships expedite development process, enhance mutual trust, and build strong relation to explore new areas for assistance. This partnership is necessarily required when countries adopt global agenda. The agenda 2030 is a holistic approach that philosophizes the well-being and prosperity of humankind. In order to realize the benefits of this agenda and implement all 17 goals and its 169 targets, country needs support from various stakeholders. Apart from the public and private sectors from within, global actors including international organizations, different nations must act together to bring the benefit for all. This paper aims at analyzing the necessity of collaboration and partnership among the states and assessing how partnerships can help implement Sustainable Development Goals. This review article is prepared based on the secondary data collected from the various research articles, government publications, UN reading materials. The study finds that Bangladesh needs to strengthen regional and global partnership for all SDGs specially after graduation to middle income country. Publication-Status: Published in "Journal of Community Positive Practices", 2 2022 File-URL: https://jppc.ro/index.php/jppc/article/download/522/391/ File-Format: Application/pdf File-Function: First version, 2022 Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals; South Asia; Cooperation; Challenge; Pages: 39-55 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Number: 2223 Handle: RePEc:cta:jcppxx:2223 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Oleg Pantea Title: The social impact of contraventions and its active subject- the individual – in the Republic of Moldova Abstract: The protection of social values is a priority mission of the state, by virtue of which the legislator elaborates a set of legal norms meant to defend the social and legal order. The social danger of contraventions expresses the violation of the most important social values that are protected by the contravention law, causing damages to individuals and legal entities. This fact justifies the interest of the legislator to sanction this type of illicit acts in order to restore the injured social and legal order. The correct legal qualification of the antisocial deed through the prism of the constitutive elements of contravention has a great importance in order to ensure a legal and an appropriate application of the institution of contravention liability. This scientific work particularly highlights one of the basic elements of contravention – the subject. The first part of this study reveals the notion and general conditions of the subject of contravention in correlation with the contravention legislation, pointing out the varieties of subjects, while the second part is meant for the special subject and the passive subject of contravention. Publication-Status: Published in "Journal of Community Positive Practices", 2 2022 File-URL: https://jppc.ro/index.php/jppc/article/download/523/392 File-Format: Application/pdf File-Function: First version, 2022 Keywords: contravention; active subject; passive subject; constitutive element; individual; contravener; victim; Pages: 56-64 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Number: 2224 Handle: RePEc:cta:jcppxx:2224 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Priya Rajput Author-Name: Jagdish Jadhav Author-Name: Javaid Rahi Title: Sustaining seasonal migration: struggles of Bakarwals Amid the Covid-19 pandemic Abstract: The novel coronavirus has disrupted the lives and livelihoods of many people around the world. This muddle has been experienced in India by people in line with existing vulnerabilities. ‘Bakarwal’, a pastoral nomadic tribe residing in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India undergoes this equivalent dilemma. For them, the year 2020 becomes convoluted owing to the adversaries of the pandemic. COVID-19 induced lockdown becomes an obstruction for their seasonal migration and further experiences numerous uncertainties. Keeping into view these observations, the present study explores their socio-cultural and economic struggles before, during, and after their seasonal migration. A qualitative approach was employed. Telephone Interviews using an Interview schedule were conducted. Results indicated that ‘Bakarwal’ tribe have undergone unfamiliar conditions with the onset of the pandemic. Movement barriers, seasonal animal diseases, the stigma of being carriers of the virus, psychological pressure, inadequate basic amenities, and loss of annual trade were the major repercussions encountered by them. Publication-Status: Published in "Journal of Community Positive Practices", 2 2022 File-URL: https://jppc.ro/index.php/jppc/article/download/524/393 File-Format: Application/pdf File-Function: First version, 2022 Keywords: Bakarwal tribe; COVID-19; lockdown; seasonal migration; novel vulnerabilities; Pages: 65-78 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Number: 2225 Handle: RePEc:cta:jcppxx:2225 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Reena Kumari Author-Name: Rekha Gupta Title: A logistic regression analysis of determinants of child malnutrition in Uttar Pradesh, India Abstract: This paper examines the effects of socio-economic determinants on child malnutrition in Uttar Pradesh- the most populous and malnourished state of India. Using data from NFHS-4, this study highlights district-wide variations in nutritional status of children less than five years in the state. The percentage of stunted, wasted, and underweight have been taken as dependent variables, while main explanatory variables of child malnutrition were female education, maternal malnutrition (BMI), breastfeeding practices, children's place of residence, father’s education, wealth index of household, family planning, sex of the child, sex of the household and age cohort of mother. Logistic regression models have been applied in order to observe the association between explanatory variables and malnutrition. The findings revealed a high incidence of less stunted, wasted, and underweight infants in case of an educated parents, particularly educational level of mother. Wealth index representing the possession of assets by the household found to be an important indicator in the sense that children born to households with richer and richest quintiles showing better-nourished children aged under-5. The modern method of using contraceptive, breastfeeding practices, maternal malnutrition were also important indicators influencing the rate of malnutrition in children. The study suggested that imparting education to females, breastfeeding practices, economic status, and contraceptive use can play an important role in reducing nutritional status of children. Publication-Status: Published in "Journal of Community Positive Practices", 2 2022 File-URL: https://jppc.ro/index.php/jppc/article/download/525/394 File-Format: Application/pdf File-Function: First version, 2022 Keywords: malnutrition; stunted; wealth index; education; contraceptive use; Pages: 79-98 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Number: 2226 Handle: RePEc:cta:jcppxx:2226 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Alexandru Petre Author-Name: Mihaela Tomita Title: Education in prisons-an essential factor in preventing recidivism. The role of detention officers in the educational process Abstract: The success of reintegration into the society of persons deprived of their liberty depends, to a large extent, on the educational programs performed in prisons. Previous studies on prison education have mainly focused on programs aimed at developing life skills or transmitting professional competences relevant to the labor market after release. A less analyzed aspect was focused on the impact of positive role models in the educational process and how exposure to this role models influence their reintegration after release. Prison staff, especially those with whom detainees interact daily, influence their perceptions on the time spent in prison, as well as the way they relate to the period following their release. If the way detention officers manage day-to-day activities and interaction with detainees is perceived as fair, equitable and in line with the rules of detention, positive patterns of behavior appear, with a beneficial impact on compliance with prison rules, participation in educational programs and social reintegration following their release. By creating positive role models, detainees will have healthy benchmarks to follow, the effectiveness of educational programs offered in prisons will increase significantly and, thus, inmates will be able to reintegrate more easily into society, playing an active role in the community they belong to. This article examines previous studies from Europe concerning the influence of positive role models among detention officers on the behavior of detainees, with the purpose of identifying good practices that can be adapted to the Romanian prison system context. Publication-Status: Published in "Journal of Community Positive Practices", 2 2022 File-URL: https://jppc.ro/index.php/jppc/article/download/526/395 File-Format: Application/pdf File-Function: First version, 2022 Keywords: reintegration; prison education; positive role models; Pages: 99-106 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Number: 2227 Handle: RePEc:cta:jcppxx:2227 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jannatul Ferdous Author-Name: Md. Foyjul Islam Author-Name: Rajib Chandra Das Title: Dynamics of citizens’ satisfaction on e-service delivery in local government institutions (Union Parishad) in Bangladesh Abstract: The necessity for modernizing the public sector is repeatedly driven by a need to make public service delivery more effective and responsive to citizens’ aspirations. In this regard, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is considered an efficient instrument for delivering better service delivery to citizens. Innovative uses of ICTs in Bangladesh also deal with new modes of providing information and various public services to allow citizens’ accessibility through local government institutions. Better performances in public services may generate satisfied clients, which will in turn enhance satisfaction in government and more trust in local institutions. This paper maps perceptions of citizens as regards e-service delivery performance and citizens’ satisfaction with local government institutions. Publication-Status: Published in "Journal of Community Positive Practices", 2 2022 File-URL: https://jppc.ro/index.php/jppc/article/download/527/396 File-Format: Application/pdf File-Function: First version, 2022 Keywords: E-Government; Citizen’s Satisfaction; E-service delivery; Union Parishad; Bangladesh; Pages: 107-119 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Number: 2228 Handle: RePEc:cta:jcppxx:2228 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Masud Ahmed Title: Unequal access to health care facilities and its impact on achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Bangladesh perspective Abstract: This article aims to explain how unequal health opportunities influence the development visions of a developing economy. By employing 20 years of panel data, ordinary regression, and trend analysis, the impact of unequal access to health facilities on Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) has been explained. The empirical findings confirm that discriminatory public health opportunities highly shape the agenda-2030. The higher out-of-pocket expenditures (amount people spend on health care with their household's ability to pay) contribute to financial hardship for individuals and widen inequality in access to health care. The shortage of qualified health care providers and their unequal distributions across regions force poor people to seek services from nonqualified traditional providers. The Poor- non-poor and rural-urban disparity in access to essential health care services is also acute here in Bangladesh. In health care financing, more than 70% of costs are out-of-pocket, and it pushes a massive number of people under the poverty line every year. The associations between good health & well-being and other sustainable development goals are robust. The inability to guarantee equal public health opportunities for all profoundly impede a nation's vision to promote a peaceful and prosperous society by ending poverty, malnutrition, and stunning. Conversely, securing fairness in attaining universal health coverage and quality health care for walks of people expedites a country's vision to build a just and flourishing society. Publication-Status: Published in "Journal of Community Positive Practices", 2 2022 File-URL: https://jppc.ro/index.php/jppc/article/download/528/397 File-Format: Application/pdf File-Function: First version, 2022 Keywords: SDG-3; Agenda-2030; Inequality of Opportunity (IoP); Universal Health Coverage (UHC); Out-of-Pocket (OOP) expenditure; Pages: 120-144 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Number: 2229 Handle: RePEc:cta:jcppxx:2229