scholarly journals Staying despite riverbank erosion: evidence of coastal Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Afroza Mallick ◽  
Bishawjit Mallick
Keyword(s):  
Community Support ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Adaptation Planning ◽  
Migration Decision ◽  
Coastal Bangladesh ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Study Village ◽  
Riverbank Erosion ◽  
The Village ◽  
Do So

AbstractRiverbank erosion often compels affected people to migrate from their respective communities. However, there are still many who do not leave the affected region. The research focuses on this particular group of non-migrant populations living in the erosion-prone Ramdaspur village of Bhola district in Bangladesh, to explore how erosion influences (non-)migration decision. We interviewed households from the study village. More than half the respondents reported that, even though they are continuously being hit by erosion, they are unwilling to move away because of the community support they receive from staying in the village. The rest of the respondents who choose to remain, do so because of financial reasons. Therefore, this study proposes a need for a holistic approach in future adaptation planning for the riverbank erosion-prone areas of Bangladesh to support the non-migrants in the communities.

scholarly journals SoK: Privacy on Mobile Devices – It’s Complicated

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chad Spensky ◽  
Jeffrey Stewart ◽  
Arkady Yerukhimovich ◽  
Richard Shay ◽  
Ari Trachtenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Personal Space ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Private Data ◽  
Technology Gaps ◽  
Complex Ecosystem ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Typical User ◽  
Do So

AbstractModern mobile devices place a wide variety of sensors and services within the personal space of their users. As a result, these devices are capable of transparently monitoring many sensitive aspects of these users’ lives (e.g., location, health, or correspondences). Users typically trade access to this data for convenient applications and features, in many cases without a full appreciation of the nature and extent of the information that they are exposing to a variety of third parties. Nevertheless, studies show that users remain concerned about their privacy and vendors have similarly been increasing their utilization of privacy-preserving technologies in these devices. Still, despite significant efforts, these technologies continue to fail in fundamental ways, leaving users’ private data exposed.In this work, we survey the numerous components of mobile devices, giving particular attention to those that collect, process, or protect users’ private data. Whereas the individual components have been generally well studied and understood, examining the entire mobile device ecosystem provides significant insights into its overwhelming complexity. The numerous components of this complex ecosystem are frequently built and controlled by different parties with varying interests and incentives. Moreover, most of these parties are unknown to the typical user. The technologies that are employed to protect the users’ privacy typically only do so within a small slice of this ecosystem, abstracting away the greater complexity of the system. Our analysis suggests that this abstracted complexity is the major cause of many privacy-related vulnerabilities, and that a fundamentally new, holistic, approach to privacy is needed going forward. We thus highlight various existing technology gaps and propose several promising research directions for addressing and reducing this complexity.

“Fête de la Soupe”: rural identity, self-representation, and the(re)-making of the village in France

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 296-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hélène B. Ducros
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rural Identity ◽  
Organizational Challenges ◽  
The Past ◽  
Rural France ◽  
The Village ◽  
Do So

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore a grassroot festival in rural France organized around the concept of soup. The annual fête de la soupe held in a village in Auvergne provides a small-scale example of the ways in which space, time and festivalization interact in placemaking. Design/methodology/approach Ethnographic research highlights the motivations and experiences of the organizers and volunteer-participants, as well as some of the organizational challenges. Findings Revealing that the profit motive and economic outcomes are not dominant, this paper shows instead that the fête constitutes a space of relation-building between place and people, between people themselves and an introspective moment over the past and future of place as “rural”. While preserving rurality symbolized and mediated by the exchange of soup as the ultimate peasant dish, the festival is also an opportunity for villagers to revitalize the rural and showcase it as a place of creativity. Originality/value The study addresses the experience of volunteers and organizers in festivals, uses qualitative methods to do so and focuses on festivals in the rural setting, filling three gaps identified by others in the literature.

Historic Preservation in Nazi Germany

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Hagen
Keyword(s):  
Historic Preservation ◽  
Cultural Politics ◽  
Nazi Germany ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
National History ◽  
National Heritage ◽  
The Village ◽  
The City ◽  
The Town ◽  
Do So

This chapter offers a critical examination of historic preservationist practices to expand our understanding of the Nazi regime’s ideologies and objectives regarding historic places and national heritage. Rather than catalogue the actual techniques of historic preservation, this chapter focuses on the cultural politics animating the regime’s efforts to construct its vision of national history, heritage, and memory. To do so, the chapter surveys the Nazi regime’s efforts to “preserve” three generalized places: the city, the town, and the village

scholarly journals Start Walking! How to Boost Sustainable Mode Choice—Psychological Measures to Support a Shift from Individual Car Use to More Sustainable Traffic Modes

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralf Risser ◽  
Matus Sucha
Keyword(s):  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Information Product ◽  
Mode Shift ◽  
Psychological Measures ◽  
Car Use ◽  
Marketing Model ◽  
Marketing Process ◽  
Do So

Transport is one of the sectors that contributes to global warming. To tackle this issue, one of the most important tasks is to enhance/support a mode shift from individual car use to more sustainable traffic modes. To achieve this, psychology-based measures are needed. We need to understand what keeps people from walking, and what motivates people who do walk to do so, or to define the barriers and the preconditions that are needed for walking or cycling. These preconditions are perceived in a different way by different people. As the motivation of individual citizens differs greatly, the preconditions have to be targeted precisely. In this paper a scheme is presented that deals with this issue—i.e., to enhance/support a mode shift to sustainable traffic modes with the following steps: To identify and improve the preconditions for walking; to communicate information, and; to provide opportunities or incentives. As a theoretical background we use a classical marketing model presented by Philip Kotler, which has strong connections with communication and social psychology. Through the case of supporting sustainable traffic modes—the product which will be “sold”—we present the different steps of the model (information, product, communication, incentives, and distribution). With all aspects we emphasize that a holistic approach (a combination of all these aspects and steps) is necessary for a successful marketing process that in fact makes citizens “buy” the idea of walking (more). The main suggestion of this paper is to implement the steps suggested in it in the frame of a pilot project in a city or a province and then to evaluate. Evidence that the suggested measures work when applied appropriately and—as strongly underlined—in a concerted manner can only be achieved by trying in practice.

scholarly journals Climate Change, Salinization and High-Yield Rice Production in Coastal Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susmita Dasgupta ◽  
Md. Moqbul Hossain ◽  
Mainul Huq ◽  
David Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Soil Salinity ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Adaptation Planning ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Salinity Intrusion ◽  
High Yielding Variety ◽  
Coastal Bangladesh ◽  
The Impact

Progressive salinization of water and soil will be increasingly severe in low-lying coastal areas as climate change proceeds. Thus, understanding the economic impacts of salinity intrusion will be essential for effective adaptation planning. This paper uses econometric analysis to predict the impact of climate-induced increases in soil salinity on high-yielding-variety rice production in coastal Bangladesh. Findings indicate an output decline of 15.6 percent in nine subdistricts where soil salinity will exceed 4 deciSiemens per meter before 2050. Without new adaptation strategies, the predicted changes will result in 7.7 and 5.6 percent losses in the Barisal and Chittagong regions, respectively.

scholarly journals STRATEGI KEMANDIRIAN MELALUI PROGRAM INOVASI DESA KUALA SEMPANG KABUPATEN BINTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 999
Author(s):  
Putri Karuniyati ◽  
Adji Suradji Muhammad ◽  
Mahadiansar Mahadiansar
Keyword(s):  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Fertilizer Management ◽  
Economic Resilience ◽  
Cultural Conditions ◽  
Original Culture ◽  
The Village ◽  
Goals And Objectives

One of the goals of the village innovation program is to improve the quality of the use of the Village Fund through various development activities that are part of the government's commitment to providing access to manage village potential and improve community welfare. Potential tourism objects, longan plantations, onions, and organic fertilizer management in Kuala Sempang Village, Srikuala Lobam Sub-district, Bintan Regency can be utilized through innovative villages because they have the potential to help the community's economic security. The purpose of this study is to know the Village Independence Strategy Through the Village Innovation Program. The research applies a qualitative approach. The results of study 1) Socio-cultural conditions still reflect the flexibility of the original culture in the village of Kuala Sempang and the program carried out received community support, 2) Economic resilience has increased from the previous year but still experienced obstacles such as limited manager skills, lack of community knowledge to participate in the program, 3) The environment and infrastructure are still experiencing obstacles. The village independence strategy through the innovation program in the village of Kuala Sempang has been quite optimal because it has referred to the achievement of program goals and objectives, even though it has not been running optimally.

scholarly journals Investigating the Village-based Tourism Economic Impact

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Desi Ilona ◽  
Z Zaitul ◽  
Neva Novianti
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Important Index ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Village People ◽  
Village Communities ◽  
The Village

Many studies have been documented that tourism economic impact is a determinant of community support toward tourism development. However, there is a lack of study investigating tourism economic impact on village-based tourism. This study investigates the relative important index of the item offered by previous literature. Besides, this study also examines different means from different respondents: gender, education, and age. Forty-seven respondents have participated in this study. The validity and reliability test is run before the items are ranked using the relative important index (RII). Mann-Whitney U test has applied any difference of means value between woman and man. Moreover, the Kruskal-Wallis test is employed to determine any difference of means value among different levels of respondent education. The result shows that all items are valid and reliable. This study concludes that the first rank is variable 1 (village-based tourism increased job opportunities for village communities) with a relative important index of 0.898. Besides, six items have no mean value difference between man and woman, except for variable 5 (village-based tourism given economic benefit to village people). Its asym significance of Mann-Whitney U asym significance is lesser than 0.05. Further, respondent education and age category also have no difference in mean value using the Kruskal Wallis test. This study implies that the tourism economics impact for village-based tourism can be used for further studies.       

Vulnerability and Response to Cyclones in Coastal Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 601-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharmin Afroz ◽  
Rob Cramb ◽  
Clemens Grünbühel
Keyword(s):  
Collective Action ◽  
Political Ecology ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Coastal Bangladesh ◽  
Perspective Drawing ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
The Government ◽  
Risk Reduction Strategies ◽  
The Village

Abstract We explore the vulnerability to cyclones of different socio-economic groups and their individual and collective responses to cyclone-related disasters through case studies of two villages in southwest coastal Bangladesh. We take a political ecology perspective, drawing on the widely-used Pressure and Release (PAR) Model to structure our analysis of the physical exposure of the villages to cyclone-related hazards; the multilevel processes leading to the vulnerability of different groups within the villages; the differential impacts of two recent cyclones; and subsequent responses undertaken through the actions of individual households, collective action at the village level, and the government-initiated Cyclone Preparedness Program. We conclude that recognising the complexities of vulnerability to multiple, interlinked, recursive hazards is essential to developing better risk reduction strategies for the coastal zone. However, the root causes of vulnerability are embedded in the socio-political structures and processes that determine access to resources and influence in Bangladeshi society.

scholarly journals Parents' Experiences and Perspectives Toward Tuberculosis Treatment Success Among Children in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Maria Awaluddin ◽  
Nurhuda Ismail ◽  
Siti Munira Yasin ◽  
Yuslina Zakaria ◽  
Norzila Mohamed Zainudin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Tb Treatment ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Pediatric Tb ◽  
Parents Experiences

Introduction: The trends of tuberculosis (TB) treatment success rate among children in Malaysia plateaued at 90% from 2014 to 2017. Malaysia sets a higher treatment success target of 95% to be achieved in line with an affordable, accessible, and holistic approach in managing TB among children.Objective: This study aims to explore the parents' experiences and perspectives toward achieving treatment success among children who were diagnosed with TB in two districts in Selangor state, Malaysia.Methods: The study was conducted using phenomenology study design via an in-depth interview of 15 mothers who were purposively sampled from the list of pediatric TB cases in the MyTB version 2.1 database in Klang and Petaling Districts of Selangor state. The R-based qualitative data analysis package of R version 0.2-8 was used to perform the thematic analysis.Results: Two main themes were identified from this study. The first theme was trust toward the healthcare services with the subthemes of acceptance, self-efficacy, holistic care, and perceived benefits. The second theme was the motivation to take or continue medication. The subthemes were support from family, healthcare workers' (HCWs') support, the convenience of healthcare services, community support, personal strength, and child's character.Conclusion: TB treatment success for children can be achieved when parents develop trust in healthcare services and have strong motivational factors to remain steadfast in achieving a successful treatment goal. Psychosocial support should be provided to the primary caregiver who faced any difficulty, while good relationships between parents and HCWs should be maintained. These results will inform the TB program managers to strengthen the holistic approach and identify the motivational factors among parents of children with TB disease.

scholarly journals Peranan Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dalam Penyelenggaraan Pemerintahan di Desa

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-52
Author(s):  
Firman Firman
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Inhibiting Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
The Government ◽  
Village Government ◽  
Cooperative Relationship ◽  
Consultative Body ◽  
The Village

This study aims to determine and obtain data regarding the implementation of the main tasks and functions of the Village Consultative Body in the administration of government, and obtain data on the factors that influence the implementation of the main tasks and functions of the Village Consultative Body in the administration of government in Mattirowalie Village, Majauleng District, Wajo Regency. The research method uses data collection techniques through, observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained from the research results are processed using qualitative analysis to find out and obtain data regarding the implementation of the main tasks and functions of the Village Consultative Body in the administration of government and obtain data on what factors influence the implementation of the main tasks and functions of the Village Consultative Body in the administration of government. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the main tasks of the BPD in the administration of government has not been fully carried out optimally because only three main tasks are carried out namely accommodating and channelling the aspirations of the community, forming a village head election committee and the process of discussion and stipulation of village regulations together with the village head, out of six the main tasks that have been determined by the Government Regulation on Villages. The factors that influence the implementation of the main tasks and supervisory functions are influenced by two factors, namely the driving factor which includes community support or participation, and a good cooperative relationship between the Village Consultative Body and the Village Government. Whereas the second factor is the inhibiting factor which includes the lack of benefits provided to the members involved, facilities and infrastructure, lack of Human Resources to fill membership and the existence of a society that is either pro or contra to each decision made. Abstract: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan memperoleh data mengenai pelakanaan tugas pokok dan fungsi Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan, dan memperoleh data mengenai faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pelaksanaan tugas pokok dan fungsi Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan di Desa Mattirowalie Kecamatan Majauleng  Kabupaten Wajo. Metode penelitian menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data melalui, observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data yang telah diperoleh dari hasil penelitian diolah dengan menggunakan analisis kualitatif untuk mengetahui dan memperoleh data mengenai pelakanaan tugas pokok dan fungsi Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan dan memperoleh data mengenai faktor-faktor apa yang mempengaruhi pelaksanaan tugas pokok dan fungsi Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan tugas pokok BPD dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan belum sepenuhnya dilakukan secara optimal karena hanya tiga tugas pokok yang dilaksanakan yaitu menampung dan menyalurkan aspirasi masyarakat, membentuk panitia pemilihan kepala Desa dan proses pembahasan dan penetapan peraturan desa bersama dengan kepala desa, dari enam tugas pokok yang telah ditetapkan Peraturan Pemerintah tentang Desa. faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pelaksanaan tugas pokok dan fungsi pengawasan dipengaruhi oleh dua faktor yaitu faktor pendorong yang meliputi dukungan atau partisipasi masyarakat, dan hubungan kerjasama yang baik antara Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dengan Pemerintah Desa. Sedangkan faktor yang kedua yaitu faktor penghambat yang meliputi kurangnya tunjangan yang diberikan kepada para anggota yang terlibat, sarana dan prasarana, kurangnya Sumber Daya Manusia yang mengisi keanggotaan serta adanya masyarakat yang pro maupun kontra terhadap setiap keputusan yang ditetapkan.

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