Public Perception on Attributes of Walking Avenues in Urban Areas of Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Nishani Wickramaarachchi ◽  
Tharanee Perera ◽  
Dilhan Jalenthi Lekamlage
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Natural Settings

Currently, the urban areas become more congested; numerous health concerns such as obesity are becoming more prevalent among urban dwellers followed by lack of exercise. With this situation, provision of adequate areas for exercising to the satisfaction of all is critical with limited space in urban areas. Hence, an ideal solution emerges as ‘walking ways’ where a strip of land is only needed. The interest of walking ways is also developed in Sri Lanka very recently. However, there is no evidence on a research to identify the attributes, should developed along with the walkway to increase the attraction of the users. The main aim of this study is to examine the public perception on attributes of walking avenues in urban areas of Sri Lanka. Data was acquired by a personal-administered questionnaire from a convenience sample of 150 walking trail users on three settings. The descriptive statistics, univariate analysis, hoc multiple comparisons and homogeneous subsets technique were used as methodological analysis. The findings disclose ‘safety’ as the preferred attribute while shading and natural settings significant. An income variation presents that user with above the income level of LKR 65,000 preferred cafeterias providing herbal drinks while the users with below that income level are less interest with the attributes of changing rooms and street vendors. This article fills the gap of identifying user perceptions particular to a novel design concept of walking trail in Sri Lanka with interesting attributes getting more benefits.

scholarly journals Public Perception on Relocation of Wazobia Market in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 242
Author(s):  
Babatunde Femi Akinyode ◽  
Olaitan Olutayo Odunola ◽  
Michael Adekola Adetunji
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Balanced Development ◽  
The Public

<p><em>The importance of market’s location in the patronage and development cannot be over emphasised. This necessitates public perception in order to achieve balanced development that is convenience and comfortable to the marketers. This study examined the perception of public on relocation of wazobia market in Ogbomoso North Local Government area and the problems encountered in the new market. The study employed secondary and primary sources of data. A total number of 274 questionnaires were administered using random sampling technique to collect information for the study. The data were analysed with the aid of descriptive, correlation and regression techniques. The findings revealed that, educational status of the public have a great influence on the income level of the public which determine their perception on the relocation of the market. The income level has the potential to be explained by the educational status of the public. Besides, new market lacks some basic infrastructural facilities such as electricity, portable water and standard parking spaces. The authors are of the opinion that Ogbomoso North Local Government should be of assistance in making provision for necessary infrastructural facilities to ensure market’s environment that is comfortable for the marketers regardless of their educational and income level.</em></p>

Persepsi Masyarakat terhadap Penerapan Teknologi Hidroponik dalam Mendukung Ekonomi Masyarakat Mandiri di Kota Tarakan Kalimantan Utara

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Nurlela Machmuddin ◽  
Ahmad Mubarak ◽  
Rayhana Jafar ◽  
Jufriadi Jufriadi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
The Public ◽  
Access To Food

One of the problems with agriculture in urban areas is that food access is difficult, while soil conditions for agricultural land are limited and less productive. Currently, the whole world is faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, including in urban areas, so that easy access to food and the availability of safe, cheap, healthy, and nutritious food are essential. Urban farming through hydroponic technology is one of the efforts to procure household food independently. It is expected to support the economy of independent communities—this study aims to analyze the levels of public perception of the application of hydroponic technology. The research was conducted in Tarakan City from April to June 2021. Determining respondents was carried out intentionally, considering that the community had obtained information about hydroponic technology. Data analysis that has been used in answering the research objectives is descriptive qualitative data analysis using a Likert scale to measure the level of public perception of hydroponic technology. The story of perception is determined based on respondents' answers about their knowledge of several perceptions about hydroponic technology. The characteristics of the research respondents consisted of an average age of 30 years, the formal education of the respondents graduated from high school, the average number of family members was four people with the main occupation being non-farmers. The results showed that the public had a heightened perception of the application of hydroponic technology (81.11 percent). The highest perception value is found in the perception that plants grown hydroponically are healthier, the quality of the results is maintained, maintenance is easy and more practical. It has a high selling price compared to those grown conventionally.

scholarly journals Mass Media and Public Policy: Public Perception of Street Vendors in the Media

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 535
Author(s):  
Eka Nada Shofa Alkhajar ◽  
Agusniar Rizka Luthfia
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Reform Era ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Media ◽  
The City ◽  
Local Leaders

The financial crisis in 1997 and the arrival of reform era in Indonesia has made Surakarta city a city of street vendors. The street vendors exist throughout the city and cause many problems. The first direct election for local leaders in Indonesia inspired citizens to hope that the local governments would be to overcome the problems effectively, including in Surakarta. This article aims to examine the Surakarta citizens’ perceptions of the street vendors in Solopos daily, which is the main newspaper of the city. The research employed qualitative content analysis method. The data were taken through documentation. The results indicated that the public of Surakarta wanted street vendors need to be managed immediately. They wanted it to become the city’s priority agenda. The public perception, then, becomes an important source as well as a good support for the local government to run actions and formulate a proper policy in the form of street vendors management.

scholarly journals CULTURAL DIMENSIONS, COMMUNICATION, PUBLIC OPINION, AND CONSENSUS: A STUDY OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STREET VENDOR RELOCATION POLICY IN YOGYAKARTA CITY, INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-472
Author(s):  
La Mani
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Street Vendor ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
Urban Street ◽  
The Public ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
The Government

Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyze the influence of cultural dimensions, communication, public opinion, and consensus on the successful implementation of street vendors relocation policy in Yogyakarta. Methodology: This research uses a quantitative method by testing hypotheses using path analysis. The respondents of this study were 258 people who were selected by cluster random sampling. Research data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of 100 questions. Main Findings: The research results show that to achieve successful implementation of urban street vendors relocation policy, the local government as a decision-maker must be able to recognize the public culture of policy targets, undertake various forms and processes of intensive communication, build positive public opinions and create consensus with primary policy objectives. Applications of this study: This research is applied in policy communication by the government in urban areas to street vendors, so that conflict and violence can be reduced. Novelty/Originality of this study: The research shows cultural dimensions that can be used in public policy involving communication, public opinion, and consensus.

scholarly journals “Governance and Public Awareness” Dilemma in the Conservation of Heritage and Cultural Parks in Egypt

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Mennatallah Said Tawfik ◽  
Sara Essam Ali
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
National Level ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
The Public ◽  
Operation Process ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Cultural Spaces ◽  
Conservation Plans

Dealing with heritage in all of its forms is a complex process and comprises many dimensions. Heritage’s scope is wide and folds more than one layer. At the national level, it was found that sharing of interest to heritage is not widely alarmed, especially for historical parks as it faces many challenges related to policies and regulations, management and evaluation systems, and the operation process. In spite of working as both, open urban areas, historical and valuable cultural spaces; and accordingly the appearances of neglecting the historical and cultural parks are varied, even though it could strongly reflect the community quality of perception and level of interaction with these urban spaces, which is represented as one of the most important and essential public-spirited aspects. The paper is tackling the argumentation of urban conservation’s objectives and principles; thinking of public perception and observations, in relation to public and governance awareness can be considered as two sides of the same coin. The research methodology is focusing on public awareness concern; monitoring and measuring public awareness remains a challenge as it is an intangible phenomenon, and to be raised is vital in heritage conservation plans as it ensures the continuity and sustainability of the urban conservation process. Public awareness is hypothesized as non-physical vicious loop phenomena, which interacts and is influenced by both tangible and intangible aspects elements. Therefore, the public awareness to be measured and evaluated can be used as a tool to assess the success of current policies – if exist- in dealing with the current condition of heritage parks and to indicate the variables that could be used to measure, and affect the public and governance awareness with priorities management. Finally, a multi-dimensional assessment method for urban planners, landscaping architects, historical conservation experts, and decision makers could benefit from the outcomes of this study in controlling and defining the management systems and policies to move headed for the conservation of the valuable historic and culture parks in Egypt.

scholarly journals Analisis Evaluasi Kinerja Ride Sourcing Dengan Persepsi Pengguna

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 667-673
Author(s):  
N.H Yunianti ◽  
Hijriah Hijriah ◽  
Prilly Pricilia
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Efficiency Coefficient ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Social Demographic ◽  
Different Characteristics

Transportasi sebagai komponen utama dalam mendukung kelangsungan kehidupan tidak bisa dilepaskan dari aktivitas keseharian manusia. Kedudukan transportasi sebagai penyokong kehidupan manusia mempunyai karakteristik yang berbeda-beda sehingga sangat bersifat spesifik, beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi hal tersebut antara lain kondisi sosial demografis wilayah. Faktor-faktor tersebut memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja transportasi di wilayah tersebut. Tingkat kepadatan penduduk akan memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kemampuan transportasi melayani kebutuhan masyarakat.  Seiring dengan perkembangan transportasi, perkembangan teknologi dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan manusia juga semakin berkembang, dan salah satu pengaruh perkembangan teknologi informasi dalam dunia transportasi adalah munculnya platform yang mampu memenuhi kebutuhan sosial masyarakat terhadap transportasi umum, Hal ini tidak lepas dari ketersediaan internet yang luas memberi kita kemampuan untuk berdagang di mana saja dan telah membawa peluang besar di bidang transportasi dan perjalanan. Salah satu moda transportasi publik di Makassar yang saat ini mulai dikelola oleh pihak swasta yang dikenal dengan transportasi berbasis online (Ride Sourcing). Hal inilah yang menarik perhatian peneliti untuk melakukan penelitian terhadap penggunaan transportasi online tersebut dalam hal ini Grab Online dengan menganalisis kinerja transportasi online terhadap persepsi masyarakat dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Pengolahan data dilakukan dengan metode persentase dan secara statistik dengan regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data maka diperoleh masing-masing koefisien efektivitas sebesar 0.472 dan koefisien efisiensi sebesar 0.479 yang dianalisa dari beberapa indikator yang paling berpengaruh dalam aspek efektivitas adalah indikator nyaman sebesar 0,485 dan indikator tarif / biaya sebesar 0,562 pada aspek efisiensi. Dimana secara keseluruhan, aspek efektivitas dan efisiensi memberikan pengaruh cukup kuat sebesar 71,3% terhadap persepsi masyarakat dalam penggunaan transportasi online (Grab). The Online Transportation Performance Analysis Of User Perceptions With A Statistical Approach. Transportation as a major component in supporting life cannot be separated from human daily activities. The position of transportation as a supporter of human life has different characteristics so very specifically, several factors that influence this include in the region's social demographic conditions. These factors have an influence on transportation performance in the region. The level of population density will have significance for the ability of transportation to meet the needs of the community. Along with the development of transportation, technological developments in various aspects of human life are also increasingly developing, and one of the developments in information technology in the world of transportation is the improvement of a platform that is able to meet the needs of the public for public transportation. One of the modes of public transportation in Makassar which is currently starting to be managed by private parties is known as online-based transportation. Grab Online by analyzing the performance of online transportation on people's perceptions using descriptive qualitative methods. Data processing is done by the method of contribution and statistics with multiple linear regression. Based on the results of data processing, obtained each acquisition coefficient of 0.472 and efficiency coefficient of 0.479, which was analyzed from some of the most beneficial indicators in the aspect of competence in accordance with comfortable indicators of 0.485 and cost / cost indicators of 0.562 based on efficiency aspects. Where overall, the efficiency and efficiency aspects provide a quite strong amount of 71.3% to the public perception in the use of online transportation (GRAB)

scholarly journals DILEMA TROTOAR Studi Kasus Dampak Pembangunan Trotoar terhadap Pedagang Kaki Lima di Salatiga

KRITIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-162
Author(s):  
Amos Mario Khosasi ◽  
Dita Mawar Kusumaningtyas ◽  
Theodore Halsted ◽  
Gatot Sasongko
Keyword(s):  
Public Sphere ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Income Level ◽  
The Other ◽  
Formal Sector ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
The Impact

The existence of street vendors can reduce the burden of government in overcoming unemployment. Due to the existence of street vendors, can absorb labor that can not be accommodated by the formal sector. But on the other hand, the presence of street vendors often disrupt the activities in the public sphere area such as sidewalks. Therefore, the government of Salatiga City made a policy by improving the function of the sidewalk and sterilize it to be enjoyed again by pedestrians. But with the sterilization, the impact also to the street vendors, which they should move. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact caused by the construction of the sidewalk to the income level of street vendors. In conducting this research, we conducted interviews with several street vendors who are still actively selling. Among other things, soto traders,chicken noodles, and leker. The results showed that the impact of pavement development had a negative impact on the income level of street vendors. Also found obstacles that arise after the street vendors are moving places, such as infrastructure facilities are not met, inadequate facilities, and reduced visitors who come.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK PADA KANTOR DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN KOTA BATAM

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Suhardi Suhardi
Keyword(s):  
Service User ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Birth Certificate ◽  
Service Users ◽  
User Perception ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Event Staff

<p><em>The purpose of this study is to describe how the public perception of service at Kantor Dinas Kependudukan of Batam City in issuing the letter moved, KTP/KK, birth certificate, and other public services so that can be used as a reference for the relevant offices in improving the quality of service for the implementation of good governance. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative and naturalistic. Sources of data are taken from informants with backgrounds as the perpetrators of the event: staff / service officers and staffs and service users directly involved at the time. The results showed that the tangible dimension, which is in accordance with the expectations of service user perceptions is the indicator appearance of employees, and using tools in the service process, while indicators that are not in accordance with the perception of service users is convenience place, still not comfortable; infrastructure; employee discipline; provide convenience in serving; access to services, assessed still not running in accordance with the expectations of service users. Judging from the dimensions of reliability, dimensions responsiveness, and dimensions assurance in general has been running as expected perceptions of service users, only in the implementation is still felt slow. The Empathy dimension, which has been going according to the user's perception of service is that the employee prioritizes the interests of the service user; providing service with courtesy; do not discriminate, serve and appreciate every service user, but in empathy dimension is still there that not yet according to expectation of service user perception is indicator employee service yet serve with attitude of friendliness.</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p><p>Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana persepsi masyarakat terhadap pelayanan pada Dinas Kependudukan Kota Batam dalam mengeluarkan surat pindah, KTP/KK, Akte Kelahiran, dan pelayanan publik lainnya sehingga dapat dijadikan acuan bagi dinas terkait dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan demi terlaksananya good governance. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan naturalistic. Sumber data diambil dari informan yang berlatar belakang sebagai pelaku peristiwa yaitu: Staf/petugas layanan dan jajaranya serta pengguna layanan yang terlibat secara langsung pada saat itu. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa dimensi tangible, yang sudah sesuai dengan harapan persepsi pengguna layanan adalah indikator penampilan pegawai, dan menggunakan alat bantu dalam proses layanan, sedang indikator yang belum sesuai dengan persepsi pengguna layanan adalah kenyamanan tempat, masih belum nyaman; sarana/prasarana; kedisplinan pegawai; memberi kemudahan dalam melayani; akses pelayanan, dinilai masih belum berjalan sesuai dengan harapan pengguna layanan. Dilihat dari dimensi reliability,  dimensi responsiveness, dan dimensi assurance secara umum sudah berjalan sesuai harapan persepsi pengguna layanan, hanya dalam pelaksanaannya masih dirasakan lambat. Dimensi empathy, yang sudah berjalan sesuai haparan persepsi pengguna layanan adalah pegawai mendahulukan kepentingan pengguna layanan; memberikan layanan dengan sikap sopan santun; tidak  melakukan diskriminatif, melayani dan menghargai setiap pengguna layanan, namun pada dimensi empathy ini masih ada yang belum sesuai harapan persepsi  pengguna layanan adalah indikator pegawai pelayanan belum melayani dengan sikap keramahan.</p>

Sound, noise, annoyance? Information as a means to strengthen the public acceptance of civil drones

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (4) ◽  
pp. 2076-2086
Author(s):  
Hinnerk Eissfeldt ◽  
Albert End
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
National Study ◽  
Strong Increase ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Information Campaigns ◽  
The Public

Civil drones are becoming ever more present in public perception. Ranging from parcel delivery to wildlife protection and from precision farming to law enforcement, many applications are said to have market-changing potential. Against this background, nations and institutions around the world are trying to keep up with the dynamic technological developments by means of rules and regulations. Since all parties involved expect a strong increase in both the number of drones and the range of their uses, there is a rising interest in the public acceptance of these vehicles. Widespread acceptance can promote the dissemination of new technologies. Conversely, citizens' concerns about the use of drones in their daily environment may pose barriers to the further proliferation of civil drones, especially in urban areas. The psychoacoustic properties of the vehicles have repeatedly been discussed as being one such limiting factor. This paper discusses results of a representative national study on the social acceptance of civil drones, taking a closer look at effects of information about drones as potential means to foster public acceptance. The findings underline the role of well planned information campaigns as well as community engagement in managing the contribution of drones in future urban soundscapes.

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