Search Results - social epistemology

Flipping the Tortilla: Social-Ecological Innovations and Traditional Ecological Knowledge for More Sustainable Agri-Food Systems in Spain by Guerrero Lara, Leonie, Pereira, Laura, Ravera, Federica, Jiménez Aceituno, Amanda

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Tras las promesas de la Modernidad. Geopolítica del conocimiento y periferias agroproductivas: La Pampa argentina de la Conquista del Desierto (1869) a la revolución agro-biotecnol... by Lardone, Luz Marina

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'They think we are delaying their outputs' - The challenges of interdisciplinary research: understanding power dynamics between social and biophysical scientists in international c... by Cullen, Beth, Snyder, Katherine A., Rubin, Deborah, Tufan, Hale Ann

“…This requires an interdisciplinary approach, integrating social science knowledge with crop breeding. Although the necessity of interdisciplinary research is recognised and promoted, it is impeded by a multitude of challenges including ontological and epistemological differences, institutional and global hierarchies, disciplinary power relations and struggles for scientific authority. …”
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A web analytics approach to map the influence and reach of CCAFS by Carneiro, Bia, Resce, Giuliano, Ma, Yixin, Pacillo, Grazia, Läderach, Peter R.D.

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Can qualitative and quantitative methods serve complementary purposes for policy research?: evidence from Accra by Maxwell, Daniel G.

“…Qualitative and quantitative methods in social science research have long been separate spheres with little overlap. …”
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A bloggers' perspective on responsibility in sustainable lifestyle blogs by Lehne, Annabell

“…Further, this research is based on the epistemological view of social constructionism. This thesis concludes that the bloggers assign a high individual responsibility to citizens for making sustainable consumption choices and that sustainable lifestyle bloggers hold the power to create a space where a dialogue and deliberation can occur. …”
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Rurbanomics for common prosperity: New approach to integrated urban-rural development by Chen, Kevin Z., Mao, Rui, Zhou, Yunyi

“…A knowledge gap lies between the epistemology of urban–rural disparity and the practice of integrated urban-rural development. …”
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Controversies and Common Ground in Wild and Domestic Fine Fiber Production in Argentina by Von Thungen, Julieta, Martin, Elisa, Lanari, Maria Rosa

“…For the three rural livelihoods, meaningful regulations should be endogenous social constructions. However, there are no longitudinal studies on the trajectories of these case studies. …”
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Navigating the delivery of a service by Wickström, Joel

“…How the practice is not only a result of agency or structures but generated through social relationships and the material context when engaged with. …”
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Towards an integrated development research approach by Zinsstag, Jakob, Pfeifer, Catherine, Ahorlu, C., Hung Nguyen-Viet, Obrist, B.

“…Concepts developed within the NCCR North-South on social and reproductive resilience, integrated material flow, quantitative microbial risk and social science analyses, and health in social-ecological systems point towards integrated development research approaches. …”
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Climate, security, and the study of religion in Africa: Insights from Northern Mozambique by Tarusarira, Joram, Maviza, Gracsious

“…It also shows the significance of attributing religion to climate disasters among religious communities, exposes the epistemological assumptions and conflicts over the role of religion in social challenges, and demonstrates the transcendence of religious differences in times of widespread social crises. …”
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Potencialidad agroecológica de la agricultura urbana en la ciudad de Rosario : el caso : Parque Huerta Molino Blanco by Mariani, Silvana Guadalupe

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Engaging with the future: framings of adaptation to climate change in conservation by Munera Roldan, C., Colloff, Matthew J., Locatelli, Bruno, Wyborn, C.

“…Based on theoretical perspectives on social change, we propose a framework (including individual cognitive basis, social interactions, and openness to alternatives) to analyse how change is framed in the definitions and how the framings influence adaptation options. …”
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Agroecological transitions: A systematic review of research approaches and prospects for participatory action methods by Sachet, Erwan, Mertz, Ole, Le Coq, Jean-François, Cruz García, Gisella S., Francesconi, Wendy, Bonin, Muriel, Quintero, Marcela

“…Participatory action research and transformative epistemologies, where communities are research actors rather than objects, have been proposed as a way to enhance this transition. …”
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A new professionalism for agricultural research for development by Douthwaite, Boru, Apgar, J.M., Schwarz, Anne-Maree, Attwood, S., Senaratna Sellamuttu, Sonali, Clayton, T.

“…We conclude it is possible to build a program on a broader approach that embraces multidisciplinarity and engages with stakeholders in social-ecological systems. Our experience also suggests caution is required to ensure there is the time, space and appropriate evaluation methodologies in place to appreciate outcomes different to those to which conventional agricultural research aspires.…”
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Measuring the climate security nexus: The Integrated Climate Security Framework by Pacillo, Grazia, Medina, Leonardo, Liebig, Theresa, Carneiro, Bia, Schapendonk, Frans, Craparo, Alessandro, Ramirez-Villegas, Julian, Basel, Ashleigh, Minoarivelo, Henintsoa Onivola, Achicanoy Estrella, Harold, Villa, Victor, Belli, Anna, Caroli, Giulia, Madurga-Lopez, Ignacio, Scartozzi, Cesare, Dutta Gupta, Tanaya, Mendez, Andres, Kenduiywo, Benson, Resce, Giuliano, Ruscica, Giosue, Sax, Niklas, Mastrorillo, Marina, Laderach, Peter

“…By drawing on diverse epistemological perspectives and engaging directly with local communities, the framework offers a comprehensive evaluation of the complex social-ecological dynamics at play. …”
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The workshop on Gender and Plant Health: Sharing insights from case studies by International Potato Center

“…Over the past two years, CGIAR Plant Health Initiative has made a progress to bring natural and social scientists together to find common language and research agenda. …”
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The workshop on gender and plant health: The power of interdisciplinary research by Plant Health Initiative

“…Over the past two years, CGIAR Plant Health Initiative has made a progress to bring biophysical and social scientists together to find common language and research agenda. …”
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