Cosmopolitanism, Sociability and Assemblages of Symbolic Resources among Youths Attracted by Islam

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-92
Author(s):  
Géraldine Mossière
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Critical View ◽  
Ethnographic Fieldwork ◽  
Symbolic Resources ◽  
Shared Emotions ◽  
Intercultural Encounters ◽  
Cultural Repertoires

Abstract On the basis of ethnographic fieldwork carried out among youths living in Montreal (Canada) who are interested in Islam and adopt some elements of a Muslim lifestyle, I show how affinities with Islam arise from sociability practices with friends of Muslim background and relate to the cultural diversification of secular societies. By combining network analysis with narrative analysis, I examine how youths interpret and make sense of these interactions and propose a critical view of their cosmopolitan discourses. While the latter is grounded in a universalist rhetoric, I argue it also unfolds within the intimacy of sociability experiences and shared emotions. Youth’s cosmopolitanism draws on cultural repertoires that stem from public education programs and local strategies to promote peaceable cohabitation in secular contexts. Consequently, youth competencies for cosmopolitanism lead to ongoing conversations that make differences and divergences within sociability spaces new sites to negotiate intercultural encounters in highly diversified localities.

Measuring Student Satisfaction Level Regarding Instructional Design and Technical Dimension in Web-Based Distance Education Programs

2021 ◽  
pp. 202-219
Author(s):  
Serhat Koca ◽  
Birol Gulnar ◽  
Murat Aytas
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Spiritual Guidance ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Guidance Program ◽  
Private And Public

Web-based distance education method (WBDE) is used by many private and public education institutions today. Through this educational application, instructors can deliver training content to students or participants from all over the world, synchronously and asynchronously. Within the scope of WBDE applications, trainings are carried out through websites with many different structures and interfaces. In this direction, in the process of conveying the said training method to the recipients, the way the education is provided in terms of instructional design and technical dimension becomes very important for the satisfaction of the recipients. In this context, the measurement of student satisfaction level regarding instructional design and technical dimension in web-based distance education programs has been studied on the example of Spiritual Guidance program. In this direction, it is thought that the study of distance education programs in terms of instructional design and technical dimension will contribute to the researches to be put forward in this direction.

scholarly journals Solar Eclipses and Public Education

1998 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 202-204
Author(s):  
J. M. Pasachoff
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Public Education ◽  
General Public ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Correct Information ◽  
National University ◽  
Solar Eclipses ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The University

Solar eclipses draw the attention of the general public to celestial events in the countries from which they are visible, and broad public education programs are necessary to promote safe observations. Most recently, a subcommittee of IAU Commission 46 composed of Julieta Fierro (from the National University of Mexico), the Canadian professor of optometry Ralph Chou (from the University of Waterloo) and me provided information about safe observations of the 24 October 1995 eclipse to people in Pakistan, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Guam. An important point is that there are advantages to seeing eclipses, including inspiration to students, and that people must always be given correct information. If scare techniques are used to warn people off eclipses, when it is later found out that the eclipse was not dangerous and, indeed, was spectacular, these students and other individuals will not trust warnings for truly hazardous activities like smoking, drugs, and behavior that puts one at risk for AIDS.

Interpretative Repertoire of Victimhood

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Kempny
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Theory ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Irish Society ◽  
Northern Irish ◽  
Objective Truth ◽  
Ethnographic Fieldwork ◽  
Construction Of Identity ◽  
Cultural Repertoires ◽  
Polish Migrants ◽  
One Year

Based on one year of ethnographic fieldwork, this article discusses the narratives of perceived discrimination and ethnic hatred of Polish migrants in Belfast. Using narrative theory, it examines the construction of identity of Poles as an unprivileged stratum of the Northern Irish society. Migrants' stories are followed by analysis of the contradictions and tensions between what they construct as their realities and 'objective truth'. Subsequently, the article accounts for these tensions by exploring the links between 'cultural repertoires' of Polish migrants and the ways in which their narratives are presented.

scholarly journals ‘All Ears’: A Questionnaire of 1516 Owner Perceptions of the Mental Abilities of Pet Rabbits, Subsequent Resource Provision, and the Effect on Welfare

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1730
Author(s):  
Sarah A. McMahon ◽  
Ellie Wigham
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Practical Approach ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Mental Abilities ◽  
Human Animal ◽  
Enhancing Resources

Pet rabbit welfare is a hidden crisis: Inappropriately housed, fed, and not routinely provided healthcare—rabbits can often suffer painful conditions and shortened lifespans. This study provides novel understanding of owners’ perceptions of rabbits’ mental capabilities; how this impacts their husbandry; and subsequent effects on rabbits’ welfare. A survey was designed to investigate owner and rabbit demographics, owner perception of rabbits, resources provided, and rabbit behavior. Distributed online and by the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund, the survey received 1516 responses. It was found that increased owner perceptions of pain, emotions, and intelligence resulted in increased likelihood of providing a partner, increased enrichment variation, and a more appropriate diet and type of housing. Welfare scores were associated with diet, housing, variety of enrichment, and time spent with owners. These results suggest that a practical approach to improving the welfare standard provided to rabbits may be to target improving owner perceptions of the species’ intelligence, emotionality, and experience of pain. This information would be beneficial in tailoring public education programs to increase provision of welfare enhancing resources, improve the human–animal relationship, and thus improve the welfare standards for this species.

scholarly journals Rotavirus Infection and Vaccination: Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behaviors among Parents in Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Napolitano ◽  
Abdoulkader Ali Adou ◽  
Alessandra Vastola ◽  
Italo Francesco Angelillo
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Rotavirus Vaccine ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
High Coverage ◽  
Rotavirus Infection ◽  
Rotavirus Gastroenteritis ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Vaccination Knowledge

This study was designed to investigate the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors about rotavirus infection and its vaccination in a sample of parents in Naples, Italy. The survey was conducted between June and December 2018 among parents of children aged 3 months to 3 years. A total of 40.7% of the study subjects declared that they had heard about rotavirus infection and 60.8% and 59.2% were aware about the vaccination and of its availability in Italy. Parents with a child aged <1 year and those who reported the physicians as source of information were more likely to have heard about rotavirus infection and to know that the vaccination is available in Italy. More than half (56.4%) were worried that their children could have a rotavirus gastroenteritis and this was most likely to occur in those who have heard about rotavirus infection. Only 15.3% declared that they had immunized their children against rotavirus infection. Parents who considered it dangerous for their children to contract the rotavirus gastroenteritis, those who considered the rotavirus vaccine useful, and those who had received information by physicians were more likely to have vaccinated their children against the infection. More than half of the parents who did not immunize their children expressed their willingness to vaccinate them. Developing and implementing additional public education programs are needed for better knowledge toward rotavirus infection and vaccination and a high coverage among parents.

scholarly journals Session 21.7 – Education Programs Promoting Light Pollution Awareness and IYL2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (A29A) ◽  
pp. 490-499
Author(s):  
Constance E. Walker
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Light Pollution ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Global Society ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
The World ◽  
Education And Outreach

AbstractBy proclaiming the IYL2015, the United Nations recognized the importance of light and light based technology in the lives of the citizens of the world and for the development of global society on many levels. Light and application of light science and technology are vital for existing and future advances in many scientific areas and culture. Light is a key element in astronomy: as astronomers, it is what we study and makes our science possible, but it is also what threatens our observations when it is set-off from the ground (light pollution). The UN-designated year 2015 represented a magnificent and unique opportunity for the global astronomical community to disseminate these messages and raise the awareness of the importance and preservation of dark skies for heritage and the natural environment.As such, the International Year of Light served as a launching pad for several projects during 2015. Two other projects with equally as impressive programs are highlighted and begin the narrative for this section on public education and outreach programs on light pollution issues and solutions.

scholarly journals Water And Other Drinks Consumption Evaluation In Kuwait

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasem M. Alhumoud ◽  
Jaber Al-Medij
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
The People ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Number Of Classes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The problem of securing and gaining reliable water supplies has been an issue of great importance to the people of Kuwait, ever since the earliest days of settlement in the region. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the Kuwaitis' attitudes concerning water and other drinks consumption. A simple, yet structured questionnaire, which provides the data base for the study was designed, presented, and employed in a person-survey of a random sample of 2,500 individuals residing in the six governorates of Kuwait. The frequency distribution of the type of water (tap, filter and/or bottled), number of classes of water, number of classes of other drinks, and other socio-economic characteristics of the sample population are presented. Results show that although an overwhelming majority of Kuwaitis know that drinking water is health enhancing, most do not drink as much per day as they should. Results also show that people in Kuwait consume a lot of dehydrating drinks. More importantly, this research establishes a baseline of information about public opinion, knowledge, and behavior regarding drinking water and other drinks, so that the impact of public education programs, in particular, may be assessed and measured in the future.

scholarly journals Smokers’ and Non-Smokers’ Attitudes towards Smoking Cessation in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8194
Author(s):  
Mansour Tobaiqy ◽  
Dennis Thomas ◽  
Andrew MacLure ◽  
Katie MacLure
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Smoking Policy ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
Second Hand Smoking ◽  
Quality Evidence

Literature on smoking in Saudi Arabia is extensive. However, studies capturing the attitudes of both smokers and non-smokers towards smoking cessation are few. A PRISMA-P protocol guided systematic searches in MEDLINE and CINAHL on MeSH terms (smoking cessation AND Saudi Arabia). Peer reviewed articles in English were included in the narrative analysis. Screening reduced the 152 articles identified to 15 and independent critical appraisal identified 10 final articles for review. Few adopted validated survey tools or mentioned the best practice to be followed. There was considerable variation in the prevalence of smoking reported (13.7–49.2%) and survey response rates (8.9–100%). There was a paucity of quality evidence but it is clear that the smoking pandemic is still resonant in Saudi Arabia. Despite support for education programs to prevent the uptake of smoking, policy-driven action to reduce environmental second-hand smoking, and provision of support for smoking cessation, more needs to be done.

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