scholarly journals Strategies for sustainable corn production: a case of South Lampung District, Lampung Province, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 892 (1) ◽  
pp. 012075
Author(s):  
E Ariningsih ◽  
B Rachman ◽  
T Sudaryanto ◽  
M Ariani ◽  
K S Septanti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Corn Production ◽  
Feed Industry ◽  
Production Face ◽  
Corn Prices ◽  
Natural Pesticides ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Water Pumps

Abstract Demand for corn has been increasing from time to time. However, efforts to increase its production face multidimensional challenges and problems. This study aims to assess sustainability status, analyze leverage and prospective factors, and formulate follow-up strategies for sustainable corn production. Data used primarily were data collected through online focus group discussions and interviews with various related agencies and key informants at provincial and district levels. This study was conducted between May and October 2020 in South Lampung District. Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) and Matrix of Cross Impact Multiplications Applied to Classification (MICMAC) were used to assess the sustainability status and analyze leverage and prospective factors. Then, the Multicriteria Policy (MULTIPOL) was used to formulate the follow-up strategies. The results show that the corn production in South Lampung District is classified as less sustainable, with a sustainability index of 49.30. The sustainability of corn production is influenced by ten leverage attributes, four of which are prospective factors, namely corn prices at the farmer level, the number of water pumps, the use of natural pesticides and fertilizers, and the number of corn shellers. The strategies for sustainable corn production could be carried out by by applying reference purchase prices effectively, strengthening farmer partnerships with the feed industry, supporting environmentally friendly corn farming, and optimization and effective use of pre-harvest and post-harvest machinery. It is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of various assistance and policies implemented at this time to improve the implementation of programs/policies in the future.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Group-Based Resilience Intervention for Typhoon Haiyan Survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma Regina M. Hechanova ◽  
Lynn C. Waelde ◽  
Pia Anna P. Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Coping Skills ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Disaster Survivors ◽  
Resilience Intervention ◽  
The Impact

This study evaluated the impact of Katatagan, a culturally adapted, group-based, and mindfulness-informed resilience intervention developed for disaster survivors in the Philippines. The intervention aimed to teach six adaptive coping skills: harnessing strengths, managing physical reactions, managing thoughts and emotions, seeking solutions and support, identifying positive activities, and planning for the future. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted with 163 Typhoon Haiyan survivors. Six-month follow-up assessments were obtained for 37 participants. Pre- and post-results showed improvements in participants’ self-efficacy on all six coping skills. The 6-month follow-up revealed significant improvements in four of the six coping skills. Focus group discussions conducted at follow-up revealed that mindfulness, self-care, strengths, and reframing were some of the topics that were most memorable to participants. Among these, participants identified mindfulness as a skill that they continued to use. Participants also shared that they felt stronger because of the intervention and have shared what they learned with others in their communities.

scholarly journals What do students believe about effective classroom management? A mixed-methods investigation in Western Australian high schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Egeberg ◽  
Andrew McConney
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
School Experiences ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Student Responsibility ◽  
School Contexts ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Western Australian

Abstract Students’ views about teaching, learning, and school experiences are important considerations in education. The purpose of this study was to examine students’ perceptions of teachers who create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments. To achieve this, a survey was conducted with 360 students to capture students’ views on their classroom experiences. Follow-up focus group discussions were used to further elaborate and clarify students’ perceptions. Despite varying school contexts, students provided consistent reports that effective classroom managers meet students’ needs by developing caring relationships and controlling the classroom environment while developing student responsibility and engaging students in their learning.

scholarly journals Horizontal Urban Expansion And Livelihood Adjustment Problem Among Ex-Farmers In The Kebeles Surrounding Jimma Town: The Case Of Derba Kebele

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Tamirat Mengistu
Keyword(s):  
Urban Expansion ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Adjustment Problem ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Adjustment Problems ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Urban Contexts ◽  
Jimma Town

This study is aimed at examining the livelihood strategy, benefit packages offered, adjustment problems and the coping strategies of exfarmers in the re-located neighbourhood of Derba kebele in Jimma town. To this end, the research site was purposively selected and in-depth interview with key informants; one focus group discussions and observation were used to collect the data required for the study. The study result showed that the livelihood of ex-peri-urban community has been jeopardized following the relocation to Hirmata Mercato kebele. This is because of the changes in the contexts that surrounds rural area and urban area. Since urban contexts are distinct from the rural ones and the households were not ready to be familiarized with the situation,and also the nature of follow-up and support given at post displacement time was less, majority of them lead a precarious living condition. As a result, majority of the households are not contented with the livelihood they are leading in the Hirmata Mercato Kebele.

Children's Attitudinal Reactions to TV Advertisements: The African Experience

2012 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayantunji Gbadamosi ◽  
Robert E. Hinson ◽  
Eddy K. Tukamushaba ◽  
Irene Ingunjiri
Keyword(s):  
Television Advertising ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
African Experience ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Communicating With Children ◽  
Local Languages

This paper is aimed at exploring African children's attitudinal reactions to television advertisements. A total of 65 children from four African countries - Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda - participated in 12 focus group discussions on the subject matter. Findings suggest that they like television advertising in relation to its entertainment features - especially when the messages feature children characters, cartoons, music, celebrities and humour - and those promoting foods. They also derive excitement from advertising messages that are presented in Pidgin language and/or humorously integrated with local languages. However, they have an aversion to messages that terrify them and those they consider boring. This paper supplements the existing literature on the attitudes of children to advertising, but from Africa as a different contextual platform. It also suggests directions for the effective use of marketing communications strategies in relation to television advertising for marketers and other bodies with special roles in communicating with children such as government agencies and NGOs.

scholarly journals Peer assessment to improve medical student’s contributions to team-based projects: randomised controlled trial and qualitative follow-up

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Regien Biesma ◽  
Mary-Claire Kennedy ◽  
Teresa Pawlikowska ◽  
Ruairi Brugha ◽  
Ronan Conroy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background Medical schools increasingly incorporate teamwork in their curricula but medical students often have a negative perception of team projects, in particular when there is unequal participation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a novel peer evaluation system improves teamwork contributions and reduces the risk of students “free loading”. Methods A cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT) with qualitative follow up enrolled 37 teams (n = 223 students). Participating teams were randomised to intervention group (19 teams) or control group (18 teams). The validated Comprehensive Assessment Team Member Effectiveness (CATME) tool was used as the outcome measure, and was completed at baseline (week 2) and at the end of the project (week 10). The team contribution subscale was the primary outcome, with other subscales as secondary outcomes. Six focus group discussions were held with students to capture the team’s experiences and perceptions of peer assessment and its effects on team work. Results The results of the RCT showed that there was no difference in team contribution, and other forms of team effectiveness, between intervention and control teams. The focus group discussions highlighted students’ negative attitudes, and lack of implementation of this transparent, points-based peer assessment system, out of fear of future consequences for relationships with peers. The need to assess peers in a transparent way to stimulate open discussion was perceived as threatening by participants. Teams suggested that other peer assessment systems could work such as rewarding additional or floating marks to high performing team members. Conclusions Other models of peer assessment need to be developed and tested that are non-threatening and that facilitate early acceptance of this mode of assessment.

scholarly journals Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) as reorganized support for increased patient involvement – focus group discussions among patients’ with inflammatory arthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca Bech ◽  
Jens Jørgen Lykkegaard ◽  
Tine Lundbak ◽  
Heidi Morsø Schrøder ◽  
Line Mette Birkeland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Inflammatory Arthritis ◽  
Patient Involvement ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions

scholarly journals Parents’ reasons for nonadherence to referral to follow-up eye care for schoolchildren who failed school-based vision screening in Cross River State, Nigeria—A descriptive qualitative study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. e0259309
Author(s):  
Lynne Lohfeld ◽  
Christine Graham ◽  
Anne Effiom Ebri ◽  
Nathan Congdon ◽  
Ving Fai Chan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
School Based

Background Uncorrected refractive error (URE) is a major cause of vision impairment in children worldwide. Cases are often detected through a school-based vision screening program and then treated in a follow-up appointment. This requires parents or guardians (‘parents’) to adhere to referrals for the eye exam and care plan. We aim to understand the reasons for parents’ referral non-adherence in Cross River State, Nigeria, using qualitative methods. Methods Ten focus groups were held with parents who had not adhered to the referral for a follow-up eye examination. Participants were recruited with help from staff in schools hosting the vision screening programme. Interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide, audio taped and transcribed verbatim. After identifying relevant quotes, the researchers labelled each one with a descriptive code/subcode label. Then they clustered the data into categories and overarching themes. Results Forty-four parents participated in 10 focus group discussions with 28 women and 16 men. Three themes and participated in the focus group discussions with 28 women (63%). Twelve themes were generated. The three megathemes were Modifiable Factors (with 4 themes), Contextual Factors (with 6 themes), and Recommendations (with 2 themes). Conclusion Participants identified modifiable barriers that make it difficult for parents to adhere to a referral for a follow-up eye exam. These include not believing their child has a vision problem or the screening test, and issues with the referral letter. They also described important contextual factors such as poverty, logistical problems, parental attitudes towards their children and beliefs about appropriate care. Many of these issues could be addressed by following their recommendation to educate the public on the importance of child eye care and correct parents’ misconceptions. These themes will be used by the Nigerian government to enhance and scale up its child eye health programme.

Love, money and ethnicity: money’s role in polygamous marriages among the Hui in Northwest China

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuan NIU
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Northwest China ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose This paper aims to understand the role that money plays in polygamous marriages among the Hui ethnic group in Northwest China. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and observations based on snowball sampling of individuals who voluntarily agreed to participate from June to December 2010, and during the summer of 2011, in Qinghai in Northwest China. Follow-up interviews and observations were conducted in 2015. Findings This study examines how love and money intersect and work together to sustain the participants’ polygamous marriages. The study concludes that material desires unite love with money to make love consumable. With the help of money, love between the sexes is transformed into desirable consumption through economic activities associated with leisure, gift giving and religious beliefs to articulate individualism Originality/value This study is the first to explore money’s role in the experience of polygamy among the Hui ethnic group in China.

scholarly journals “Broadening horizons” optional modules in the Nottingham MPharm degree

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Chan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Future Career ◽  
Student Views ◽  
The University

In Year 3 of the MPharm degree at the University of Nottingham, many of the students undertake 20-credits of “broadening horizons” optional modules, chosen from a wide and diverse range from across the university. This study presents student views regarding their module choices and on their performances with such diverse module choices of varied levels. Follow-up surveys and focus group discussions with alumni will determine the contribution of this breadth to a student’s education, in providing them with a different perspective on life, to their chosen profession and future career paths.Keywords: Electives, optional modules, MPharm, pharmacy

Marriage and transnational family life among Somali migrants in Finland

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulki M Al-Sharmani ◽  
Abdirashid A Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Family Obligations ◽  
Family Ties ◽  
Transnational Family ◽  
Companionate Marriage ◽  
Spouse Selection ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Married Male

In this article, we investigate how marriage practices of Somali migrants in Finland are influenced by their transnational kinship. We examine how transnational family ties play a role in migrants’ spouse selection, marriage arrangements, and management of spousal resources. We also identify the factors that enable migrants to successfully navigate marital challenges caused by their transnational kin-based ties. These factors are: companionate marriage relationship based on emotional closeness and flexible spousal roles, compatibility in spousal resources, and the cooperation of couples in navigating transnational family obligations. We show how gender and generation are at play (in complex ways) in the interplay between transnational kinship and marriage. We draw on interview data from 16 married male and female interviewees, taken from a larger sample of 37 informants of different marital statuses. Our analysis is also based on data from focus group discussions

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