The role of intuition in ethical reflection: exploratory research into ethics reflection groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Inge Van Seggelen – Damen ◽  
Judy Westerveld
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Ethical Reflection ◽  
Reflection Groups ◽  
Ethics Reflection

NBIC-Convergence and Technoethics

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Grebenshchikova
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Applied Ethics ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Ethical Reflection ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Biomedical Field ◽  
Ict Ethics

Technoethics is a new, but rapidly developing field of ethical reflection of technoscience. It can claim to unite the various ethical projections of the science and technology development in a common approach. One of the starting points of understanding this role of technoethics may be NBIC-convergence. The ethical dimensions of the NBIC-projects is represented in these sub-areas of applied ethics as a nanoethics, bioethics, neuroethics and ICT ethics. In this article particular attention is paid to the biomedical field, which is a prime example of innovative high technology, as well as the interaction of different types of ethics.

University as a vehicle to achieve social innovation and development: repositioning the role of the university in the society

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lwando Mdleleni
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The University

Purpose This paper aims to explore the role of university in promoting, generating and sustaining social innovation (SI). It aimed to understand how higher education institutions have extended their contribution beyond the traditional function of teaching and research to perform in socio-economic problem-solving. It looks at the kinds of contributions which universities potentially make to SI processes, and the effects that this has on the direction and magnitude of SI, and by implication social development. This was done by drawing lessons from a SI project that the University of the Western Cape has been involved in, i.e. Zenzeleni Networks Project. Design/methodology/approach To address the research question with this framework, the author adopted an exploratory research design using a case study. This research is qualitative, exploratory and descriptive, based on a case study built with secondary data. Findings This paper submits that universities can potentially function as key role players in promoting SI initiatives and fostering social transformations. Universities contribute with different kinds of resources and inputs to foster new SI ideas. Originality/value The paper suggests that socially innovative university projects may contribute to community social sustainability maintaining social cohesion by increasing social capital and providing resources for the empowerment of the marginalised communities. In so doing, they contribute to overcome social exclusion and promote more sustainable forms of development at community level. More research is needed on how universities can build community networks with local community partners, who can use the insights of academic research to replicate interventions and move to scale.

The Role of Women in Improving Access to Food at the Household Level in Mandeni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-155
Author(s):  
Nondumiso Thabisile Mpanza ◽  
Mfaniseni Wiseman Mbatha
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Home Gardens ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Role Of Women ◽  
Access To Food

This paper censoriously assesses the role of women in improving access to food at the household level. The role of women is essential in the production of food as caretakers of household food security. However, their role is not well recognised, more especially in policymaking and resource allocation. This study was conducted through a qualitative approach with an exploratory research design. The participants were sampled with convenience sampling and interviewed with semi-structured interviews. Content analysis was employed as a tool for data analysis. The study adopted feminisation of poverty as a primary theory of this paper. Certain aspects of the study reveal that women have been struggling to access food from the diversity of retail vents that are obtainable in town because of low income and limitations of transport service. This is a constraint to women who depend on the off-farm sources of income because their household’s livelihood depends on purchasing food from retail vents. Those who rely on home gardens were experiencing low productivity and the unsustainability of their gardens. This has been caused by water scarcity and climate change. Therefore, women must be provided with training that seeks to develop their skills on how to make effective use of home gardens so that food security can be ensured.

scholarly journals Supporting Ghanaian micro-entrepreneurships: the role of mobile technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Mensah Asiedu ◽  
Susan Shortland ◽  
Yehia Sabri Nawar ◽  
Paul J. Jackson ◽  
Laura Baker
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rural Ghana ◽  
Business Confidence

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the role of mobile technology and related service platforms in supporting informal micro-entrepreneurships in rural Ghana. It aims to extend our knowledge through the development of a conceptual model.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative research design used in-depth semi-structured interviews with five micro-entrepreneurship owners in the Kwahu South District in the Eastern region of Ghana. Identification of potential case firms was facilitated by a local official. Interview data were analysed thematically.FindingsMobile technology engendered pride and emotional connectedness and, being easy to use, helped to increase business confidence. Adoption advantages included improved communications with customers and business partners, and effective stock control, providing competitive advantage. Further understanding of mobile technology’s role in improving business processes is needed.Research limitations/implicationsThis exploratory research is based on five micro-entrepreneurships in one Ghanaian rural area. Further research is needed using larger samples, additional locations and sectors and larger businesses, to identify other factors influencing mobile technology adoption and associated benefits and problems.Practical implicationsGovernment policy supporting growth of informal micro-entrepreneurships using mobile phone technology could increase economic advantage. Micro-business owners need education and training in understanding business processes. Telecommunications companies can highlight technological, business and socio-cultural benefits of mobile phone adoption in rural Ghana.Originality/valueThe paper draws upon the experiences of a range of rural-based Ghanaian micro-entrepreneurships to propose a model setting out and linking the technical, business and socio-cultural benefits of mobile phone adoption in supporting business processes.

scholarly journals The Ambivalent Potentials of Social Media Use by Unaccompanied Minor Refugees

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 205630511876443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Kutscher ◽  
Lisa-Marie Kreß
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Professional Support ◽  
Ethical Reflection ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Unaccompanied Minor Refugees ◽  
Minor Refugees ◽  
Transnational Social Networks

In 2015, an unprecedented number of unaccompanied minor refugees came to Europe. To verify reports in mass media as well as professionals’ and volunteers’ impressions regarding the importance of digital media, this empirical study was conducted in the summer of 2015 in cooperation with the “Children’s Charity of Germany” (Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk e.V.). The study focused on the question of how unaccompanied minor refugees use digital (social and mobile) media in the context of their forced migration to Germany. It explored how they use these media to stay in contact with family and friends in their country of origin and beyond, to establish new relationships, to orientate themselves in the receiving country, and to search for (professional) support. Thus, the role of digital media in maintaining transnational social networks and enabling participation in a receiving society is investigated. This article presents key findings and their theoretical implications as well as a methodological and ethical reflection on this research.

scholarly journals Climate governance in an international system under conservative hegemony: the role of major powers

2012 ◽  
Vol 55 (spe) ◽  
pp. 9-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Viola ◽  
Matías Franchini ◽  
Thaís Lemos Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
International Relations ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
International System ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Climate Governance ◽  
Major Powers ◽  
Common Character ◽  
Do So

In the last five years, climate change has been established as a central civilizational driver of our time. As a result of this development, the most diversified social processes - as well as the fields of science which study them - have had their dynamics altered. In International Relations, this double challenge could be explained as follows: 1) in empirical terms, climate change imposes a deepening of cooperation levels on the international community, considering the global common character of the atmosphere; and 2) to International Relations as a discipline, climate change demands from the scientific community a conceptual review of the categories designed to approach the development of global climate governance. The goal of this article is to discuss in both conceptual and empirical terms the structure of global climate change governance, through an exploratory research, aiming at identifying the key elements that allow understanding its dynamics. To do so, we rely on the concept of climate powers. This discussion is grounded in the following framework: we now live in an international system under conservative hegemony that is unable to properly respond to the problems of interdependence, among which - and mainly -, the climate issue.

scholarly journals Micro-oscillations in positive and negative affect during competitive laboratory cycle time trials – a preliminary study

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Clare Louise Rhoden ◽  
Julia West ◽  
Andrew Renfree ◽  
Mark Corbett ◽  
Alan St Clair Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Goal Achievement ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Retrospective Recall ◽  
Affective Change ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Laboratory Time

Background. By incorporating pre-performance or retrospective recall measurement methods, research has shown positive (PA) and negative affect (NA) to operate as both a precursor to, and as a consequence of performance in line with goal achievement. The extent of this affective change within sport is unclear, as measurement of affect within acute settings has yet to be adopted fully.Objective. To conduct exploratory research examining affect and goal achievement during self-paced cycling to understand further their role during performance.Methods. The positive and negative affect schedule (PANAS), Worcester affect scale (WAS) and ratings of goal achievement were completed by seven trained cyclists prior to two separate 20 km laboratory time trials. The WAS and ratings of goal achievement were also rated during each trial.Results. Micro-oscillations in affect occurred throughout time trials and to a greater degree where participants were unsuccessful in reaching their goals. Successful trials were characterised by higher PA (p=0.000) and lower NA (p=0.000), with higher goal expectations from the start (p=0.008).Conclusion. In unsuccessful trials, an overly aggressive start, perhaps due to inaccurate goal setting, led to an inability to maintain performance, with reductions in power output. Further clarification of the catalyst to the performance demise requires a parallel analysis of psychological and physiological parameters. In so doing, a greater understanding of the combined role of affect and goal expectation in pacing and performance will ensue; a benefit to both cyclist and coach alike.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengelolaan Dana Kapitasi JKN Pada Fasilitas Kesehatan Tingkat Pertama (FKTP) Di Kota Bitung

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imanuel Christian Undap ◽  
Lintje Kalangi ◽  
Hendrik Manossoh
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Local Revenue ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Data Validity

Abstract. National Health Insurance (JKN) program in Indonesia was commenced in early 2014. JKN is organized by BPJS as regulated by law. To implement this, JKN Health Facilities role of First Instance (FKTP) belonging to the local government is, thus, very important. As compensation for this implementation, FKTP will then be paid by BPJS, known as capitation funds. Capitation Fund Financial Management in Bitung Municipality FKTP have encountered many problems implying  the provision of health services.The purpose of this study is to analyze the financial management of local revenue capitation funds of JKN FKTP Bitung Government Municipality, including to identify the problems  and solutions. JKN capitation funds are received from BPJS routinely and regularly received by FKTP. However, it is its management experiencing problems. This study is a qualitative exploratory research. The qualitative data were obtained by interviews, observation and documentation study, including a focus group discussion (FGD). Data validity and reliability were examined by triangulation. Data were then analysed by thematic analysis and interpreted to draw conclusions.The results show that the capitation fund management of JKN FKTP Bitung Government Municipality has not followed yet the regulation Therefore, the implications for the health service FKTP is not maximized for public. Other consequences that occur due to the condition of financial management according to regulations, has led to the very low capitation budget absorption of its programs and activities. Keywords:  National Insurance Health (JKN), FKTP , Capitation Fund Abstrak. Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) di Indonesia mulai berlaku pada tahun 2014 dan sesuai amanat undang – undang penyelenggara JKN adalah BPJS. Dalam pelaksanaan JKN ini peran Fasitas Kesehatan Tingkat Pertama (FKTP) milik pemerintah daerah sangat penting. Sebagai kompensasi dari pelaksanaan ini maka FKTP akan mendapatakan pembayaran dari BPJS yang dikenal dengan dana kapitasi. Pengelolaan Keuangan Dana Kapitasi di FKTP Pemerintah Kota Bitung menemui banyak hambatan yang berimplikasi pada penyerapan anggaran kegiatan FKTP dan penyediaan jasa pelayanan kesehatan oleh FKTP.Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengelolaan keuangan pendapatan daerah dana kapitasi JKN FKTP Pemerintah Kota Bitung serta mengidentifikasi permasalahan yang terjadi dan solusi yang dapat diambil. Dana kapitasi JKN yang diterima dari BPJS secara rutin dan teratur diterima oleh FKTP akan tetapi dalam pengelolaannya ternyata mengalami kendala.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis kualitatif eksploratif. Data kualitatif diperoleh dengan wawancara , observasi dan studi dokumentasi juga dengan focus group discussion (FGD) .Validitas dan reliabilitas data ditentukan dengan trianggulasi data untuk kemudian data yang diperoleh dilakukan analisa secara tematik serta intepretasi dalam rangka  penarikan kesimpulan.Hasil penelitian menunjukan penganggaran dana kapitasi JKN oleh FKTP dilakukan dan tersentralisasi di Dinas Kesehatan sementara pelaksanaan pengelolaan  dana kapitasi JKN FKTP Pemerintah Kota Bitung belum mengikuti regulasi yang mengatur, sehingga berimplikasi pada tidak maksimalnya pelayanan kesehatan FKTP pada masyarakat . Akibat lain yang terjadi karena kondisi pengelolaan keuangan yang tidak sesuai regulasi menyebabkan program dan kegiatan yang bersumber dari dana kapitasi JKN ini  penyerapan anggaran sangat rendah. Kata Kunci : Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) , FKTP, Dana Kapitasi

scholarly journals Aspectos sobre a decisão de canais no pequeno varejo: a escolha entre o atacado e o atacarejo

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Huang Wen Hsien ◽  
Matheus Alberto Cônsoli ◽  
Antonio Carlos Giuliani
Keyword(s):  
Influence Factors ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Partner Choice ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
São Paulo State

This article talks about purchase decision from small and medium retailers from Piracicaba Region, São Paulo State. The bibliographic and field research showed the main influence factors and decision criteria of small retailers for purchase, related to the choice between the traditional wholesale and the wholesale and retail outlet, which is a type of store that allows the wholesaler sales to sell to small or medium-sized retailers and for end consumers who are looking for the best price. The topics treated are the distribution channels, types of agents, the role of each one and the retailers' decision of purchasing. The exploratory research was applied to small and medium-sized retailers from Piracicaba Region, Sao Paulo State Countryside. From the eight case studies it was possible to identify the aspects considered relevant for retailers in the purchase decision and partner choice. Retailers were expressed by five attributes considered the most relevant, they are: convenience, variety, price, reliability and quantity.

scholarly journals Aktivitas Matematika Berbasis Budaya pada Masyarakat Lampung

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-230
Author(s):  
Rosida Rakhmawati
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Mathematical Concept ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Home Building ◽  
Culture Based Education

Culture-based education has a vital role of individuals and communities to achieve progressivity in all aspects of life. Math-based culture called ethnomathematics is an approach that can be used to explain the role of mathematics in a multicultural society. Mathematical concepts used to explore the existence of mathematics in culture, especially traditional societies of Lampung. This study aims to describe the results of exploration Lampung Ethnomathematics with this kind of exploratory research as well as an ethnographic approach. The results showed that without studying the mathematical concept, traditional society of Lampung have applied these concepts in their daily lives using ethnomathematics. Proved the existence of mathematical concepts contained in custom home building, the local unit of  Lampung, geometric shapes motif of tapis, as well as traditional games Lampung. Researchers suggest the results of this study to (a) used as alternative ideas mathematics learning outside the classroom, (b) introduced in learning formal mathematics as initial capital to teach the concept of mathematics to students, (c) be used as reference material for preparing a matter of mathematical problem-solving context.

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