scholarly journals Knowledge and interactions of the local community with the herpetofauna in the forest reserve of Quininí (Tibacuy, Cundinamarca)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Camilo Ríos-Orjuela ◽  
Nelson Falcón-Espitia ◽  
Alejandra Arias-Escobar ◽  
María José Espejo-Uribe ◽  
Carol Tatiana Chamorro-Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
Ecological Aspects ◽  
Potential Habitats ◽  
And Gender

AbstractBackgroundThe study of human-nature relationship has made possible to understand the life dynamics of the communities and the biodiversity with which cohabits. Although ethnobiological studies have been rise over the last decade, little is known about human interaction with herpetofauna in South America and in Colombia. In this work, we analyzed the knowledge, perception, and interaction of a local community located in the forest reserve of Quininí (RFPCQ) in Cundinamarca (Colombia), with respect to the herpetofauna that inhabits the area.MethodsWe performed semi-structured surveys containing 30 questions categorized into three groups: academic knowledge (1), use and cultural beliefs (2) and interaction and perception (3) related to the herpetofauna that occurs in the region. For the obtained data in question groups 1 and 2, an analysis and classification of the answers in percentages were made. For the question group 3, we assigned the answers with a hostility value according to the possible reaction of each individual interviewed in a hypothetical encounter with the herpetofauna, and performed a Multivariate Ordinal Logistic Regression test (MOLR), in order to know if the positive or negative reactions could be predicted by demographic variables.ResultsThe community recognized the presence of amphibians and reptiles that cohabit their space, as well as their potential habitats. In addition, the role of herpetofauna was recognized in the magical/religious traditions for some inhabitants of the region, mainly associated with the fate and cure of chronic diseases. In general, the perception of amphibians and reptiles varied according to the origin and gender of the people, tend to have a more positive perception about reptiles than amphibians in most cases.ConclusionsAlthough there was a general lack of knowledge on the part of the inhabitants of the RFPCQ about the biological and ecological aspects of herpetofauna, the population recognized the basic information about the habitats of these animals within the area of the reserve. There is a wide variety of uses of amphibians and reptiles in traditional medicine. Greater efforts should be made in the transmission and dissemination of knowledge about the ecological functions of herpetofauna.

scholarly journals ISLAMICAND CULTURE IN JAPAN: DYNAMIC AND PROBLEMATIC

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Husni Tamrin ◽  
KIYOMI YAMASHITA
Keyword(s):  
Asian Country ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Faith Communities ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Japanese People ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
The People ◽  
Low Profile ◽  
History Of

Islam is  a  minority faith   communities  that  developed  in Japan. History  of  Religion in   Japan   in  Japan,  religious freedom is widely given   by  government  to the people.  It is  contained in the quote: "Noreligious organization shall  receive any  privileges from the  state   nor  exercise any  political authority. No person  shall  be compelled to  take  part   in  any   religious act,  celebration, rite, or any   other   religious' activity.    The Muslim  community  in  Japan may   have   a low profile but  is  steadily growing as Muslims strife to overcome any  difficulties they  face   to adapt to life  in the giant Asian country. " Most  Japanese  participate  in  rituals and   customs  derived from several  religious traditions.  Life  cycle   events  are  often   marked by    visits    to   a   Shinto   shrine.   The  birth   of   a  new    baby    is celebrated  with   a  formal  shrine  visit   at  the   age   of  about one month, as are  the  third, fifth,   and  seventh  birthdays  (Shichi-Go­ San)   and    the   official  beginning  of   adulthood   at   age   twenty (Seiiinshiki). Wedding ceremonies are  often  performed  by  Shinto priests,       but        Christian      wedding       ceremonies,      called howaitouedingu  ("white wedding'),  are  also popular. These use liturgy but  are  not  always presided  over by an ordained priest. Japan  today is  home to a  thriving Muslim community  of  a'bout 120,000,  among  nearly  127 million. in  the  world's  tenth   most populated   country.  Described  as   the   Japanese,   believes  that human  interaction is  a  key   point    to  offer  Japanese   people  a better  understanding   of  Islam.  "Islam is  essentially  a  way    of life-it   is present  in  every  aspect  of  the   daily   life  of  a  devout Musiim," people  will  become interested  in Islam through seeing its   influence  in   aspects  of   everyday   life,   and   that   personal contoet with  Muslims  will  help  them   to understand  Islam better who   participated  ill   the  eetablishm.ent   of  the  lslamic Center of Japan,    islam puts   a  stronq emphasis  on  correct behavior and the  virtues of charity

scholarly journals GELIAT, DILEMA SATU RUMAH DUA NEGARA DAN TRADISI KEAGAMAAN SEBAGAI KEKUATAN PEMERSATU DI KALANGAN MUSLIM SEBATIK

Al-Qalam ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Abd Kadir Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Dominant Culture ◽  
Community Benefit ◽  
Social And Cultural Capital ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
The People ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Government

<p>Improving the quality of life of the people in the border areas is the concern of the government in a united spirit to develop Indonesia from the edge to achieve national integrity and increase community benefit. One of the prerequisites for the benefit of the community is the maintenance of unity, especially Muslims. This study aims to examine and explore religious traditions as cultural and social capital of the Sebatik people to increase unity in society. The study used a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews, observations, and document reviews used to collect data. The research analysis was conducted descriptively and analytically through the mechanism and process of data reduction, data display and data verification. Documents were analyzed using content analysis. Research findings indicate (1) a number of social, economic, and security issues, as a consequence of Sebatik's position as a border area; (2) however, the problems that arose did not shake the unity and integrity of the local community and the border region between the two countries; (3) one of the binding factors of unity is social and cultural capital in the form of religious traditions as the cultural core of the society supported by the dominant culture of the Bugis people.</p>

Principles of a Successful Social Life, In The Light of Islamic Teachings

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-50
Author(s):  
Muhammad Suleman Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
The People ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
Sound Foundation ◽  
Human Intellect ◽  
Islamic Society

Society means a group of people who are living together. People need society from birth to death. Without a collective life, man's deeds, intentions, and habits have no value. Islamic society is the name of a balanced and moderate life in which human intellect, customs, and social etiquette are determined in the light of divine revelation. This system is so comprehensive and all-encompassing that it covers all aspects and activities of life. Islam is a comprehensive, universal, complete code of conduct, and an ideal way of life It not only recognizes the collectiveness of human interaction. Rather, it helps in the development of the community and gives it natural principles that strengthen the community and provides good foundations for it and eliminates the factors that spoil it or make it limited and useless. The Principles of a successful social life in Islamic society seem to reflect the Islamic code of conduct and human nature. Islam is the only religion that advocates goodness and guarantees well-being. Islam gives us self-sacrifice, generosity, trust and honesty, service to the people, justice and fairness, forgiveness and kindness, good society and economy, good deeds, mutual unity, harmony, and brotherhood. Only by practicing the pure thoughts, beliefs, and unparalleled ideas of the religion of Islam, can a person live a prosperous life and he can feel real peace and lasting contentment in the moments of his life. A descriptive and analytical research methodology will be used in this study. It is concluded that for a prosperous social life it is necessary to abide by the injunction of Islamic principles, which provides a sound foundation for a successful social life here in the world and hereafter.

MISTISISME TRADISI MAPPADENDANG DI DESA ALLAMUNGENG PATUE, KABUPATEN BONE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Askar Nur
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Ethnographic Approach ◽  
The People ◽  
Village People ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Village

This research explains the mysticism of mappadendang tradition in Allamungeng Patue Village, Bone Regency, which is believed by the local community as a form of shielding from danger and can resist reinforcemen such as Covid-19 outbreak. This research is a descriptive study using qualitative method and an ethnographic approach. This research was carried out with the aim of identifying the mystical space in mappadendang tradition which was held in Allamungeng Patue Village. After conducting the tracing process, the researcher found that mappadendang tradition which was held in Allamungeng Patue Village, Bone Regency in July 2020 was not a tradition of harvest celebration as generally in several villages in Bone Regency, especially Bugis tribe, but mappadendang was held as a form of shielding from all distress including Covid-19 outbreak. This trust was obtained after one of the immigrants who now resides in the village dreamed of meeting an invisible figure (tau panrita) who ordered a party to be held that would bring all the village people because remembering that in the village during Covid-19 happened to almost all the existing areas in Indonesia, the people of Allamungeng Patue Village were spared from the outbreak. Spontaneously, the people of Allamungeng Patue Village worked together to immediately carry out the mappadendang tradition as a form of interpretation of the message carried by the figure.

scholarly journals Co-Creation Facilitates Translational Research on Upper Limb Prosthetics

Prosthesis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-118
Author(s):  
Hannah Jones ◽  
Sigrid Dupan ◽  
Maxford Coutinho ◽  
Sarah Day ◽  
Deirdre Desmond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Stakeholder Collaboration ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
Upper Limb Prosthesis ◽  
The People ◽  
User Data ◽  
Multi Stakeholder ◽  
Upper Limb Prosthetics

People who either use an upper limb prosthesis and/or have used services provided by a prosthetic rehabilitation centre, hereafter called users, are yet to benefit from the fast-paced growth in academic knowledge within the field of upper limb prosthetics. Crucially over the past decade, research has acknowledged the limitations of conducting laboratory-based studies for clinical translation. This has led to an increase, albeit rather small, in trials that gather real-world user data. Multi-stakeholder collaboration is critical within such trials, especially between researchers, users, and clinicians, as well as policy makers, charity representatives, and industry specialists. This paper presents a co-creation model that enables researchers to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including users, throughout the duration of a study. This approach can lead to a transition in defining the roles of stakeholders, such as users, from participants to co-researchers. This presents a scenario whereby the boundaries between research and participation become blurred and ethical considerations may become complex. However, the time and resources that are required to conduct co-creation within academia can lead to greater impact and benefit the people that the research aims to serve.

Feasting Ritually: An Ethnography on the Implications of Feasts in Religious Rituals

2021 ◽  
pp. 0972558X2110571
Author(s):  
Anil Gopi
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
The Other ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
The People ◽  
Religious Festivals ◽  
The World ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
And Gender

Food and feast are integral and key components of human cultures across the world. Feasts associated with religious rituals have special social and cultural significance when compared to those in any other festivities or celebrations in people’s life. In this study, an approach is made to comparatively analyze the feasts at religious festivals of two distinctive groups of people, one with a characteristic of simple society and the other of a complex society. The annual feast happening at the hamlets of the Anchunadu Vellalar community in the last days of the calendar year is an occasion that portrays the egalitarian nature of the people. While this feast is restricted within a single community of particular caste affiliation and geographical limitations, the feast associated with the kaliyattam ritual of village goddess in North Malabar is much wider in scope and participation. The enormous feast brings the people in a larger area and exhibits a solidarity that cuts across boundaries of religion, caste and community. Beyond the factors of social solidarity and togetherness, these events also illustrate its divisive characters mainly in terms of social hierarchy and gender. A comparative study of both the two feasts of two different contexts reveals the characteristic features of religious feasts and the value of food and feast in social life and solidarity and also how it acts as a survival of their past and as a tradition.

Religion and the State in Post-war Taiwan

2003 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 395-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul R. Katz
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
The State ◽  
Local Elections ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Martial Law ◽  
Academic Organizations ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Post War

This article explores the development of local religious traditions in post-war Taiwan, particularly since the ending of martial law in 1987. It focuses on the factors underlying the ongoing popularity of temple cults to local deities such as Mazu (originally the goddess of the sea, now worshipped as an all-powerful protective deity) and the Royal Lords (Wangye; plague deities now invoked to counter all manner of calamities). Special attention is devoted to the complex relationship between local community-based religious traditions and the state, including the loosening of restrictions on festivals, the use of temples as sites for political rallies during local elections, and the recent controversy over attempts to stage direct pilgrimages to mainland China. Other issues include debates over the “indigenization” of religious traditions in Taiwan and the growth of academic organizations devoted to the study of Taiwanese religion.

scholarly journals SOSIOLOGI SPIRITUALITAS & KESALEHAN SOSIAL

Spiritualita ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukron Romadhon
Keyword(s):  
Economic System ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
The People ◽  
The World ◽  
New Religion

Spirituality and a new religious awakening, are seen by religious elites as a stage of religious directness in carrying out religious traditions and rituals. New civilizations can instead be a threat to conventional religious traditions and rituals. Without the willingness of religious elites to criticize and re-interpret conventional ritual traditions and patterns, the functions of the world's major religions could fade. The world's major religions are increasingly alienated from the objective world and awareness of the lives of the people and their people. It seems that there will be a new form of religion or a new religion that is completely different from the tradition of religious rituals that have been carried out by the major religions of the world. While the religious elite is still attached to classical religious interpretations. But on the other hand, the emergence of modern society, encouraging the argument of secularization is part of modernization. The values underlying socio-political and economic relations also appear to be beginning to enter an irregular stage, when viewed conventionally, the spiritulitas of global civilization, rather than lies in the format of values, traditional systems and structures or modern rationality. New civilizations in social systems and Science and Technology (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) began to be directed at a more intuitive spirituality stage. Then came the act of social piety that proved impartiality over the duafa wal mustad'afin, workers and the poor who were oppressed by the economic system. The emergence of the term left theology only wants to explain about righteousness and belief based on the ability to perform acts of liberation of the proletariat. This action is not only done after the reality of the proletariat appears, but creates a social and economic system that has impartiality towards the proletariat.Keywords: Spirituality, Secularization, Social Piety

scholarly journals Fundamental Human Rights and UNO Charter: A Critical Analysis with Islamic Perspectives.

2021 ◽  
pp. 97-117
Author(s):  
Inam Ullah Wattoo ◽  
Yasir Farooq
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Equal Rights ◽  
The People ◽  
Peace And Justice ◽  
The World ◽  
Historical Observation ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Short Time

This study presents a critical analysis on the charter of human rights of United Nations, as it was design to promote peace and justice in the world but unfortunately it was not come in true. So the concepts and impacts of human rights presented by UN will be examine in the light of Seerah, and to find out the reasons which caused its failure. It is historical observation that fundamental human rights are very essential for justice and peace in the world. All the peoples have equal rights in all respects. No one is allowed to disregard the rights of others on the basis of race, color and religion. Holy Prophet Muḥammad (PBUH) founded the state of Yathrab and first time in the history declared the fundamental rights of human and vanished the differences based on race, color and gender. Rights for slaves, war prisoners and women were not only defined but were implemented by legal procedure in very short time. In 1948 United Nation declared a charter for human rights which proclaimed that inherent dignity and equal rights are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace of the world. This charter consist on 30 articles regarding individual and common rights of human. This charter of UN guaranteed the security of all fundamental rights of all human being. Although there are number of articles which caused uneasiness among the people of different religions such as article No. 19. Freedom of opinion and express must be observed but it should must be keep in mind that some irresponsible elements of different societies are using this for their criminal purposes as cartoon contest on Prophet Muḥammad (PBUH) by Geert wilders of Holland in recent days caused huge disturbance for world peace. Whereas, the Prophet of Islām ordered the Muslim to respect the clergy of other religions even He (PBUH) halted the Muslims to abuse the idols.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document