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Improving access to service charities for female veterans. (2023)
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BAILEY, M., PHILLIPS, R. and MORRISON, Z. 2023. Improving access to service charities for female veterans. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2079145

To date, considerations of improving access to and quality of care for veterans often emphasise male perspectives. This may not reflect the needs of female veterans, nor anticipate the needs of the increasing numbers of female service personnel as th... Read More about Improving access to service charities for female veterans..

Electronic prescribing systems in hospitals to improve medication safety: a multimethods research programme. (2022)
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SHEIKH, A., COLEMAN, J., CHUTER, A. et al. 2022. Electronic prescribing systems in hospitals to improve medication safety: a multimethods research programme. Programme grants for applied research [online], 10(7), pages 1-164. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3310/KSRS2009

Background: There is a need to identify approaches to reduce medication errors. Interest has converged on ePrescribing systems that incorporate computerised provider order entry and clinical decision support functionality. Objectives: We sought to de... Read More about Electronic prescribing systems in hospitals to improve medication safety: a multimethods research programme..

Accelerating RE deployment in ASEAN: gender mainstreaming efforts. (2022)
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SUMARNO, T.B. and BILQIS, A. 2022. Accelerating RE deployment in ASEAN: gender mainstreaming efforts. ASEAN Centre for Energy policy briefs, 2022 no.12. Jakarta: ASEAN Centre for Energy [online]. Available from: https://aseanenergy.org/accelerating-re-deployment-in-asean-gender-mainstreaming-efforts/

Six key strategies to accelerate Renewable Energy (RE) deployment in ASEAN related to gender are (1) inclusion of gender aspects on the upcoming ASEAN RE Long-Term Roadmap, (2) initiating discussion among ASEAN Member States, ASEAN Secretariat and AS... Read More about Accelerating RE deployment in ASEAN: gender mainstreaming efforts..

ASEAN RE-gender roadmap: roadmap on accelerating ASEAN renewable energy deployment through gender-responsive energy policy. (2022)
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ASEAN CENTRE FOR ENERGY. 2022. ASEAN RE-gender roadmap: roadmap on accelerating ASEAN renewable energy deployment through gender-responsive energy policy. Jakarta: ASEAN Centre for Energy [online]. Available from: https://aseanenergy.org/asean-re-gender-roadmap/

The role of the energy-gender nexus in accelerating renewable energy deployment in ASEAN remains underexplored. Current gender disparities severely impede the enhancement of women's roles and opportunities in the renewable energy sector, and hinder w... Read More about ASEAN RE-gender roadmap: roadmap on accelerating ASEAN renewable energy deployment through gender-responsive energy policy..

Using public funding to attract private investment in renewable energy in Indonesia. (2022)
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HENDRIWARDANI, M., GEDDES, A., SUMARNO, T.B. and HOHENBERGER, L. 2022. Using public funding to attract private investment in renewable energy in Indonesia. Achieving a fossil-free recovery in Indonesia, Brief 3. Winnipeg: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) [online]. Available from: https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/using-public-funding-attract-private-investment-renewable-energy-indonesia

Indonesia faces a very important year ahead in terms of economic recovery and energy transition. In economic terms, despite regaining a positive GDP growth in 2021, Indonesia's budget deficit is still very high compared to pre-COVID-19. In terms of t... Read More about Using public funding to attract private investment in renewable energy in Indonesia..

How Indonesia can achieve both a COVID-19 recovery and its climate targets. (2021)
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SUMARNO, T.B. and SANCHEZ, L. 2021. How Indonesia can achieve both a COVID-19 recovery and its climate targets. Achieving a fossil-free recovery in Indonesia, Brief 1. Winnipeg: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) [online]. Available from: https://www.iisd.org/publications/indonesia-achieve-covid-19-recovery-and-climate-targets

In May 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) (2021) released its flagship report on how to reach net-zero by 2050, concluding that fossil fuel consumption should have peaked by 2020 and start declining as of 2030. It also shows that meeting the... Read More about How Indonesia can achieve both a COVID-19 recovery and its climate targets..

Financing green recovery from fossil fuel taxation and subsidy reform. (2021)
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SUMARNO, T.B. and SANCHEZ, L. 2021. Financing green recovery from fossil fuel taxation and subsidy reform. Achieving a fossil-free recovery in Indonesia, Brief 2. Winnipeg: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) [online]. Available from: https://www.iisd.org/publications/fossil-fuel-taxation-subsidy-reform-indonesia

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Indonesia's fiscal position. Government debt, normally capped at 3% of GDP, is likely to approach 5% in 2022 due to suppressed revenues, high health costs and stimulus spending (Suroyo & Diela, 20... Read More about Financing green recovery from fossil fuel taxation and subsidy reform..

Independent evaluation of ARMED service: final report. (2021)
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COOPER, K., FULFORD, H., SWINTON, P., COOPER, R., KYAW MYINT, P., BURNETT, V., HARRISON, I., MOSS, R. and PARKINSON, E. 2021. Independent evaluation of ARMED service: final report. Glasgow: Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1481937

ARMED (HAS Technology, Lichfield, UK) is a falls prevention technology that combines a wrist-worn activity tracker with predictive analytics and machine learning to enable early intervention. Data from the tracker is augmented by weekly grip strength... Read More about Independent evaluation of ARMED service: final report..

Taxing coal to hit the goals: a simple way for Indonesia to reduce carbon emissions. (2021)
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SUMARNO, T.B. and LAAN, T. 2021. Taxing coal to hit the goals: a simple way for Indonesia to reduce carbon emissions. Winnipeg: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) [online]. Available from: https://www.iisd.org/publications/taxing-coal-indonesia-reduce-carbon-emissions

The Government of Indonesia has pledged to reduce absolute carbon emissions by between 29% and 41% by 2030 compared to "business as usual" (Republic of Indonesia, 2021). To help achieve this, the government is considering options for carbon pricing,... Read More about Taxing coal to hit the goals: a simple way for Indonesia to reduce carbon emissions..

Mapping India's energy subsidies 2021: time for renewed support to clean energy. (2021)
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VISWANATHAN, B., VISWAMOHANAN, A., AGGARWAL, P., NARAYANASWAMY, D., GEDDES, A., SUMARNO, T.B., SCHMIDT, M., BEATON, C., GOEL, S., DUTT, A. and GANESAN, K. 2021. Mapping India's energy subsidies 2021: time for renewed support to clean energy. Winnipeg: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) [online]. Available from: https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2021-07/mapping-india-energy-subsidies-2021.pdf

Government support is more important than ever for the energy transition in the wake of COVID-19, as governments around the world take unprecedented measures to help stimulate economic recovery. Shifting government support from fossil to clean energy... Read More about Mapping India's energy subsidies 2021: time for renewed support to clean energy..

Property tax management and its impact on social housing and governance: a case study of the stamp duty land tax exemption for registered social landlords. (2021)
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WYNTER, C., MANOCHIN, M., HIDAYAH, N.N. and LAUWO, S. 2021. Property tax management and its impact on social housing and governance: a case study of the stamp duty land tax exemption for registered social landlords. London: Chartered Institute of Taxation. Hosted by the University of Southampton Institutional Repository [online]. Available from: https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/457824

The UK has the highest property tax burden of any developed country, yet the housing market has been persistently volatile, distorting housing choices, and with huge arrears and repossession rates that inhibit housebuilding and heighten wealth inequa... Read More about Property tax management and its impact on social housing and governance: a case study of the stamp duty land tax exemption for registered social landlords..

Indiana Christmas trees: growers' perspectives. (2019)
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FARMER, J., BRUCE, A., STAVRIANAKIS, K., ELLETT, J., DULL, D., NORRIS, J. and DULL, L. 2019. Indiana Christmas trees: growers' perspectives. Bloomington: Indiana University SFSS [online]. Available from: https://sfss.indiana.edu/projects/indiana/christmastree/

Christmas tree farms across the USA are experiencing a decline in sales, as consumers have increasingly turned to artificial trees that are mostly imported from China. The National Christmas Tree Association reports that U.S. consumers have been choo... Read More about Indiana Christmas trees: growers' perspectives..

Review of 3 and 3 rotation in operation. (2018)
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GIBBONS-WOOD, D., STEVENSON, A., SMITH, S. and WILLIAMS, H. 2018. Review of 3 and 3 rotation in operation. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University.

This survey was commissioned by the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA), working in conjunction with the recognised Trade Unions and ACAS. These together form the Joint Working Party (JWP) which provided guidance during the research process. The r... Read More about Review of 3 and 3 rotation in operation..

Talent exchange project description and evaluation. (2017)
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COOK, Y., FULFORD, H. and MARCELLA, R. 2017. Talent exchange project description and evaluation. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University.

The 3 year Talent Exchange project, funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), was designed to widen and extend the pool of work related experience (WRE) opportunities available to Robert Gordon University (RGU) students; enhance student employabi... Read More about Talent exchange project description and evaluation..

The future of social security in Scotland: views from inside the system. (2017)
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PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES UNION and SPICKER, P. 2017. The future of social security in Scotland: views from inside the system. Glasgow: PCS [online]. Available from: https://www.pcs.org.uk/sites/default/files/site_assets/regional_websites/scotland/2017/FSS_Scotland_FINAL.pdf

The report is based on group interviews and questionnaires done earlier this year with 228 DWP officers. This is not the first report ever to ask social security officers what they think, but it's a rare and rather special event. The officers general... Read More about The future of social security in Scotland: views from inside the system..

Reports on payments to governments: a critical review of early developments and experiences. (2017)
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CHATZIVGERI, E., CHEW, L., CRAWFORD, L., GORDON, M. and HASLAM, J. 2017. Reports on payments to governments: a critical review of early developmnets and experiences. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University.

We are concerned to review and discuss aspects of the Reports submitted in line with the Payments to Governments Regulations. We consider the process of transposition of this EU Accounting Law into UK law and the early implementation or operationaliz... Read More about Reports on payments to governments: a critical review of early developments and experiences..

Reports on payments to governments: a report on early developments and experiences. (2017)
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CHATZIVGERI, E., CHEW, L., CRAWFORD, L., GORDON, M. and HASLAM, J. 2017. Reports on payments to governments: a report on early developments and experiences. Report for Publish What You Pay International Secretariat and Publish What You Pay UK, June 2017. London: Publish What You Pay [online]. Available from: http://www.publishwhatyoupay.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/REPORTS-ON-PAYMENTS-TO-GOVERNMENTS-A-REPORT-ON-EARLY-DEVELOPMENTS-AND-EXPERIENCES-1-2.pdf

We are concerned in this report to review and discuss aspects of the Reports submitted in line with the Payments to Governments Regulations. We consider the process of transposition of this Accounting Law into UK law and the early implementation or o... Read More about Reports on payments to governments: a report on early developments and experiences..

Diversity: the role of individual choice in explaining gender disparity at partnership level. (2017)
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GAMMIE, E., HERBOHN, K. and WHITING, R. 2017. Diversity: the role of individual choice in explaining gender disparity at partnership level. Edinburgh: ICAS [online]. Available from: https://bit.ly/3gL8ZGQ

Women continue to be under-represented at senior levels in the workplace, in spite of several policy initiatives aimed at addressing this imbalance. In professional accounting firms, there is still significant disparity between the number of men and... Read More about Diversity: the role of individual choice in explaining gender disparity at partnership level..

Poverty as a wicked problem. (2016)
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SPICKER, P. 2016. Poverty as a wicked problem. CROP poverty brief, no. 35. Bergen, Norway: CROP Secretariat [online]. Available from: http://www.crop.org/viewfile.aspx?id=1062

This brief argues for a pragmatic approach to poverty, rather than an analytical one: 1. Poverty is a wicked issue - complex, multidimensional, unclear and changeable. There is not one problem to be addressed. If we are not dealing with a set, specif... Read More about Poverty as a wicked problem..