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Papers by Victor Sposito
Population medicine, Apr 27, 2023
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles: • Research Papers-reports of data ... more Population Medicine considers the following types of articles: • Research Papers-reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses. • Review Papers-comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope. These include both systematic reviews and narrative reviews. • Short Reports-brief reports of data from original research. • Policy Case Studies-brief articles on policy development at a regional or national level. • Study Protocols-articles describing a research protocol of a study. • Methodology Papers-papers that present different methodological approaches that can be used to investigate problems in a relevant scientific field and to encourage innovation. • Methodology Papers-papers that present different methodological approaches that can be used to investigate problems in a relevant scientific field and to encourage innovation. • Letters to the Editor-a response to authors of an original publication, or a very small article that may be relevant to readers. • Editorials-articles written by the Editorial Board or by invited experts on a specific topic. Research Papers Articles reporting research may be full length or brief reports. These should report original research findings within the journal's scope. Papers should generally be a maximum of 4000 words in length, excluding tables, references, and abstract and key points of the article, whilst it is recommended that the number of references should not exceed 36.
Planning News, Nov 1, 2015
During April and May this year, I represented Deakin University on the largest ever 'Victoria... more During April and May this year, I represented Deakin University on the largest ever 'Victorian Education Mission to Latin America', sponsored by the State Government, and led by Steven Herbert MP, Minister for Training and Skills. There were 35 high level delegates, including four others from Deakin, representing all of Victoria's universities and the Vocational Education and Training sector. The Delegation visited Chile (Santiago), Brazil (Sao Paulo and Curitiba), Peru (Lima) and Colombia (Bogota).
Planning News, Feb 1, 2016
In the November 2015 issue of Planning News, I argued (in Take 1) for the need to formulate a Str... more In the November 2015 issue of Planning News, I argued (in Take 1) for the need to formulate a Strategic Spatial (or Territorial) Development Framework for Regional Victoria (RV) - RV is defined as the territory in the state beyond the existing and zoned built-area of Melbourne, and its people, environment and economic activities. In this second instalment (Take 2), a methodological approach is put forward within which the various activities required to detail and implement the Strategic Framework must be developed.
Applied Research & Agrotechnology, Dec 31, 2018
A mudança climática é um dos grandes desafios para a agricultura, torna-se cada vez mais impresci... more A mudança climática é um dos grandes desafios para a agricultura, torna-se cada vez mais imprescindível anteceder os prováveis impactos causados pelas alterações de temperatura no planejamento regional e rural. Esse artigo tem objetivo avaliar os efeitos das mudanças de temperatura média nos cenários RCP4.5 e RCP8,5 para o período de cultivo das culturas de trigo e cevada no município de Guarapuava no Paraná. Para o estudo de prognósticos foram utilizados modelos do IPCC (2014) (Intergovernamental Panel On Climate Change) relatório 2014, determinação de um cenário base para o período de anos entre 1970-2000 com dados climátios locais e provenientes do WorldClim (Global Climate Data).Verificou-se que dentro da área de 3 178,6 km² ocorrerá aumento da temperatura para o período considerado, sendo que os valores mínimos de aumento da temperatura média poderão variar entre 2,4 e 4,5% considerando os cenários RCP4.5 e RCP8.5 respectivamente.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Sep 1, 2021
International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Peri-urban agriculture offers multiple benefits for food security, farm viability, environmental ... more Peri-urban agriculture offers multiple benefits for food security, farm viability, environmental stewardship, and landscape and socio-cultural preservation. These are non-commodity outputs insufficiently acknowledged by the free market despite playing an essential role in agricultural development. The double vulnerability of peri-urban agriculture dictated by urban pressure and agricultural systemic changes has led to myopic policy interventions. To address this gap, we propose a comprehensive assessment framework integrating the concepts of multifunctional agriculture, resilience, climate-smart agriculture and alternative food networks to provide a unified evaluation. The framework comprises 21 enabling features across five dimensions derived from the core objectives of the building concepts. The primary purpose of the paper is to address the declining agricultural activity in peri-urban areas and pave a way for policy discussions. The objective is to deliver new insights into how peri-urban agriculture can be re-evaluated, ultimately informing policymakers on a range of issues leading to targeted strategies.
Marine and Freshwater Research, 2021
Mitigating the expansion of harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Uruguayan catchments is a major chal... more Mitigating the expansion of harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Uruguayan catchments is a major challenge facing researchers and decision makers. To make matters worse, these events are expected to occur more often as the climate changes. Taking Australia’s experience as an example, minimising the effect of algal blooms involves a range of catchment land use policy and regulatory measures that are underpinned by comprehensive monitoring systems, hydrological modelling platforms and land suitability analysis considering the effects of climate change. The lack of these technological tools means that policies and regulations cannot be implemented effectively. In this paper, we analyse the effects of climate change on Laguna Del Sauce Catchment (Uruguay) and discuss the effects of a possible new land use configuration defined using approaches typically used in Australia. We identify that the likely future of the catchment, according to biophysical modelling, is in conflict with its likely ...
This article is part of the series discussing the necessary formulation of a Strategic Spatial (o... more This article is part of the series discussing the necessary formulation of a Strategic Spatial (or Territorial) Development Framework for Regional Victoria (RV) - RV is defined as the territory in the state beyond the existing and zoned built-area of Melbourne.
Environmental Development, 2021
Agrociencia Uruguay, 2021
This research aimed to explore means of evaluating a co-innovation and interinstitutional project... more This research aimed to explore means of evaluating a co-innovation and interinstitutional project for the sustainable development of family farmers in the Southeast of Uruguay (named FPTA 343) in order to finally implement an Evaluation Monitoring Framework (EMF) for assessing the accomplishment of the main actors’ aims. Data arose primarily from diagnoses of the social, technical and economic situation in the region, and interaction activities with farmers in the local groups, institutions and technicians (through interviews and workshops). Results demonstrated it is possible to adapt and implement an EMF, including the following steps: 1. Describing the region or formulating the problem, including values of the actors involved. 2. Discussing boundaries using multiple methodologies and theories (especially some that allow to explore sources of motivation, power, knowledge and legitimacy), and planning for rural sustainable development, considering the principles of “endogeneity”. A...
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 4th assessment report (IPCC 200... more According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 4th assessment report (IPCC 2007), warming of the climate system is 'unequivocal' as indicated through a number of earth observations including temperature, melting snow and sea level rise. With climate change ...
Population medicine, Apr 27, 2023
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles: • Research Papers-reports of data ... more Population Medicine considers the following types of articles: • Research Papers-reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses. • Review Papers-comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope. These include both systematic reviews and narrative reviews. • Short Reports-brief reports of data from original research. • Policy Case Studies-brief articles on policy development at a regional or national level. • Study Protocols-articles describing a research protocol of a study. • Methodology Papers-papers that present different methodological approaches that can be used to investigate problems in a relevant scientific field and to encourage innovation. • Methodology Papers-papers that present different methodological approaches that can be used to investigate problems in a relevant scientific field and to encourage innovation. • Letters to the Editor-a response to authors of an original publication, or a very small article that may be relevant to readers. • Editorials-articles written by the Editorial Board or by invited experts on a specific topic. Research Papers Articles reporting research may be full length or brief reports. These should report original research findings within the journal's scope. Papers should generally be a maximum of 4000 words in length, excluding tables, references, and abstract and key points of the article, whilst it is recommended that the number of references should not exceed 36.
Planning News, Nov 1, 2015
During April and May this year, I represented Deakin University on the largest ever 'Victoria... more During April and May this year, I represented Deakin University on the largest ever 'Victorian Education Mission to Latin America', sponsored by the State Government, and led by Steven Herbert MP, Minister for Training and Skills. There were 35 high level delegates, including four others from Deakin, representing all of Victoria's universities and the Vocational Education and Training sector. The Delegation visited Chile (Santiago), Brazil (Sao Paulo and Curitiba), Peru (Lima) and Colombia (Bogota).
Planning News, Feb 1, 2016
In the November 2015 issue of Planning News, I argued (in Take 1) for the need to formulate a Str... more In the November 2015 issue of Planning News, I argued (in Take 1) for the need to formulate a Strategic Spatial (or Territorial) Development Framework for Regional Victoria (RV) - RV is defined as the territory in the state beyond the existing and zoned built-area of Melbourne, and its people, environment and economic activities. In this second instalment (Take 2), a methodological approach is put forward within which the various activities required to detail and implement the Strategic Framework must be developed.
Applied Research & Agrotechnology, Dec 31, 2018
A mudança climática é um dos grandes desafios para a agricultura, torna-se cada vez mais impresci... more A mudança climática é um dos grandes desafios para a agricultura, torna-se cada vez mais imprescindível anteceder os prováveis impactos causados pelas alterações de temperatura no planejamento regional e rural. Esse artigo tem objetivo avaliar os efeitos das mudanças de temperatura média nos cenários RCP4.5 e RCP8,5 para o período de cultivo das culturas de trigo e cevada no município de Guarapuava no Paraná. Para o estudo de prognósticos foram utilizados modelos do IPCC (2014) (Intergovernamental Panel On Climate Change) relatório 2014, determinação de um cenário base para o período de anos entre 1970-2000 com dados climátios locais e provenientes do WorldClim (Global Climate Data).Verificou-se que dentro da área de 3 178,6 km² ocorrerá aumento da temperatura para o período considerado, sendo que os valores mínimos de aumento da temperatura média poderão variar entre 2,4 e 4,5% considerando os cenários RCP4.5 e RCP8.5 respectivamente.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Sep 1, 2021
International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Peri-urban agriculture offers multiple benefits for food security, farm viability, environmental ... more Peri-urban agriculture offers multiple benefits for food security, farm viability, environmental stewardship, and landscape and socio-cultural preservation. These are non-commodity outputs insufficiently acknowledged by the free market despite playing an essential role in agricultural development. The double vulnerability of peri-urban agriculture dictated by urban pressure and agricultural systemic changes has led to myopic policy interventions. To address this gap, we propose a comprehensive assessment framework integrating the concepts of multifunctional agriculture, resilience, climate-smart agriculture and alternative food networks to provide a unified evaluation. The framework comprises 21 enabling features across five dimensions derived from the core objectives of the building concepts. The primary purpose of the paper is to address the declining agricultural activity in peri-urban areas and pave a way for policy discussions. The objective is to deliver new insights into how peri-urban agriculture can be re-evaluated, ultimately informing policymakers on a range of issues leading to targeted strategies.
Marine and Freshwater Research, 2021
Mitigating the expansion of harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Uruguayan catchments is a major chal... more Mitigating the expansion of harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Uruguayan catchments is a major challenge facing researchers and decision makers. To make matters worse, these events are expected to occur more often as the climate changes. Taking Australia’s experience as an example, minimising the effect of algal blooms involves a range of catchment land use policy and regulatory measures that are underpinned by comprehensive monitoring systems, hydrological modelling platforms and land suitability analysis considering the effects of climate change. The lack of these technological tools means that policies and regulations cannot be implemented effectively. In this paper, we analyse the effects of climate change on Laguna Del Sauce Catchment (Uruguay) and discuss the effects of a possible new land use configuration defined using approaches typically used in Australia. We identify that the likely future of the catchment, according to biophysical modelling, is in conflict with its likely ...
This article is part of the series discussing the necessary formulation of a Strategic Spatial (o... more This article is part of the series discussing the necessary formulation of a Strategic Spatial (or Territorial) Development Framework for Regional Victoria (RV) - RV is defined as the territory in the state beyond the existing and zoned built-area of Melbourne.
Environmental Development, 2021
Agrociencia Uruguay, 2021
This research aimed to explore means of evaluating a co-innovation and interinstitutional project... more This research aimed to explore means of evaluating a co-innovation and interinstitutional project for the sustainable development of family farmers in the Southeast of Uruguay (named FPTA 343) in order to finally implement an Evaluation Monitoring Framework (EMF) for assessing the accomplishment of the main actors’ aims. Data arose primarily from diagnoses of the social, technical and economic situation in the region, and interaction activities with farmers in the local groups, institutions and technicians (through interviews and workshops). Results demonstrated it is possible to adapt and implement an EMF, including the following steps: 1. Describing the region or formulating the problem, including values of the actors involved. 2. Discussing boundaries using multiple methodologies and theories (especially some that allow to explore sources of motivation, power, knowledge and legitimacy), and planning for rural sustainable development, considering the principles of “endogeneity”. A...
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 4th assessment report (IPCC 200... more According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 4th assessment report (IPCC 2007), warming of the climate system is 'unequivocal' as indicated through a number of earth observations including temperature, melting snow and sea level rise. With climate change ...