The nature and challenges of guest house business in the Maldives: An exploratory study

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
Kei Wei Chia ◽  
Abdulla Muiz
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Political ◽  
Travel Destination ◽  
Guest House ◽  
Product Image ◽  
Depth Interviews

The Maldives has long been perceived as an exclusive and expensive travel destination. However, the political changes have introduced another accommodation option, the guest house. This has provided an opportunity for many locally owned guest house owners to offer accommodation service at an affordable rate. The purpose of this study was to explore the nature of business and the challenges faced by the guest house business in the Maldives. The data were derived from in-depth interviews with nine key informants. The thematic analysis qualitative method was employed in identifying informants’ view of the current guest house business. A total of six themes (i.e. product image, service quality, marketing channel, infrastructure, competition, policies, laws and regulations) were identified. The contribution of the paper lies in growing knowledge within the research niche of guest houses in the Maldives and internationally. Implications of the factors that contribute to successful guest house operations, including customer-oriented and service quality are recommended based on the findings. These recommendations can benefit guest house managers in developing and managing their guest house business. Future research may be expanded to view differences in perception among different stakeholders. Such findings could provide insights into what is missing and what topics require further investigation in the future.

scholarly journals An Exploratory Study of the Political Abuse of Women in Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 381-391
Author(s):  
Isra Sarwar ◽  
Shabnam Gul ◽  
Muhammad Faizan Asghar
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
The Political ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Political Interests ◽  
The World ◽  
Political Dimensions ◽  
Abuse Of Women ◽  
Status Of Women

Women, the 48.45% of total Afghan population usually termed and referred as the most victimized clan of Afghanistan. It is engendered notion and perceived as reality around the world. Undoubtedly, Mujahidin and later the Taliban have made the situation miserable for women. But, comparatively, women in Afghanistan did not face as many cruelties earlier during Taliban regime as they suffering today. They were secured, honored and allowed to participate equally in all spheres of life ranging from socio-economic to religio-political during the reign of Taliban. Majority of the religious elite among the Muslims interprets the religious teachings according to its own requirements to assure legitimacy particularly in the context of women. Same is the case with Afghanistan, which, being the buffer state, had been remained epicenter for political interests of world powers and who used its soil to expand or legitimize their authority, violate human rights specifically women as wartime strategy to achieve the goals. This intricate study with reference to the manipulated status of women is based on qualitative method and will explore the political dimensions where women have been used as wartime strategy to legitimize the power. It is based on explanatory and exploratory goals of the study. The thematic and observational approach will be used to analyze the available qualitative data by using secondary sources.

scholarly journals Kearifan Lokal Arsitektur Masjid Demakan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohhamad Kusyanto
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
The People ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi dari keberadaan Masjid Agung Demak yang merupakan masjid pertama di Kabupaten Demak. Masjid yang telah berdiri sejak tahun 1479 M ini memiliki arsitektur masjid yang unik. Keunikan arsitektur masjid ini dilakukan penelitian lebih mendalam sehingga sehingga menjadi rujukan dalam membangun masjid lain di Kabupaten Demak. Arsitektur masjid ini telah terjaga kearifan lokalnya hingga berdiri sampai sekarang ini. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi, merumuskan arsitektur masjid Demakan sebagai salah satu arsitektur masjid yang dilestarikan di Kabupaten Demak. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan survei di lapangan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan merupakan penelitian eksplorasi. Jenis penelitian bersifat deskriptif yakni menganalis dan menyajikan fakta secara sistematik sehingga mudah untuk dipahami dan disimpulkan. Adapun pengambilan data melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam pada sejumlah informan, dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian dapat dirumuskan bahwa kearifan lokal arsitektur masjid Demakan meliputi : (1) tata ruang yakni ruang utama salat, serambi dan ruang tambahan lain; (2) Struktur ditopang 4 saka guru dan 12 saka penanggap pada ruang utama salat dan struktur ditopang 8 saka guru dan 28 saka penanggap pada ruang serambi; dan (3) Ruang utama salat berbentuk bujur sangkar dengan atap tajug tumpang tiga dan serambi berbentuk persegi panjang dengan atap limasan. Arsitektur masjid Demakan sampai sekarang masih dilestarikan oleh masyarakat KabupatenDemak. This research is motivated by the existence of the Great Mosque of Demak which is the first mosque in the Demak Regency. The mosque, which was founded in 1479 AD, has a unique mosque architecture. The uniqueness of the architecture of the mosque is carried out in-depth research so that it becomes a reference in building other mosques in Demak Regency. The architecture of this mosque has maintained its local wisdom up to now. The purpose of this study is to identify, formulate the architecture of the Demakan mosque as one of the preserved mosque architectures in the Demak Regency. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. The method of data collection is done by field surveys. This research uses a qualitative approach and is an exploratory study. This type of research is descriptive in that it analyzes and presents facts systematically so that it is easy to understand and infer. The data collection through observation, in-depth interviews with a number of informants, and literature study. The results of the study can be formulated that the local wisdom of the mosque architecture of Demakan includes: (1) spatial planning, namely the main prayer room, foyer, and other additional spaces; (2) The structure is supported by 4 saka teachers and 12 saka responders in the main prayer room and the structure is supported by 8 saka teachers and 28 respondent saka in the foyer room; and (3) The main prayer room is square with a overlapping roof and a rectangular porch with a pyramid roof. The architecture of the Demakan mosque is still preserved by the people of the DemakRegency.

scholarly journals Primordialism and Voting Behavior of Malay Ethnic during the 2005-2015 Riau Islands Governor Election

Society ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 372-389
Author(s):  
Kustiawan Kustiawan ◽  
Rumzi Samin
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Direct Observation ◽  
Voting Behavior ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Political Identity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Political ◽  
The People ◽  
Islamic Identity ◽  
Depth Interviews

This research aims to examine primordialism and voting behavior of Malay ethnic during the 2005-2015 Riau Islands governor election (Pemilihan Gubernur or Pilgub). The political phenomenon in Riau Islands seems to be different from other areas where other Malays dominate since non-Malay ethnic candidates won the governor election. This research used a qualitative method with a descriptive technique. The data were collected using in-depth interviews and direct observation. Informants were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The result found that people of Malay ethnic are open-minded. The candidates elected also can prove qualified personal and successfully leading the Malay ethnic people in moving ahead. Non-Malay ethnic won the Riau Islands (known as Kepri (Kepulauan Riau)) governor election determined by 1) The political identity of Malay ethnic people is open-minded, coexisting Islamic identity, speaking Malay language, practicing Malay culture, and committing to build and develop Malay ethnic people, so the candidates identified as part of Malay ethnic people and considered by the Malay ethnic people as a candidate for leader of the Malay people in a broadening sense; 2) the figure of candidates can socialize with people of Malay ethnic; 3) other minority ethnics and political parties supported the candidates. Native Malay candidates were failed due to the lack of contribution to the people of Malay ethnic in particular and the Riau Islands in general.

scholarly journals A political ideology of the Indonesian Islamic philanthropy institution: a case study of Suryakarta Beramal foundation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-380
Author(s):  
Agus Wahyu Triatmo ◽  
Ravik Karsidi ◽  
Drajat Tri Kartono ◽  
Suwarto Suwarto
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Political Ideology ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
The Political ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

This present research studies the ideologization practices of the Islamic philanthropy institution managed by the civil society in Indonesia: a case study of Suryakarta Beramal Foundation. A qualitative method with a case study approach was employed. Data was collected using in-depth interviews, observations and documentation techniques and then inductively analyzed. The results show that Suryakarta Beramal is a philanthropy institution ideologically affiliated withthe Tarbiyah movement. Most of the collected Islamic philanthropy funds: zakat, (alms-giving), infak (infaq), sadaqah (donation) and wakaf (religious endowment) were provided to finance the educational institution possessed by Suryakarta Beramal, except for poverty alleviation; the educational institution also functions as an ideologization medium. Ideologization was conducted through curriculum engineering, holding various events such as smart recharging, liqa, mabit, rihlah and halaqah and students’ habituation, starting from using uniforms for religious activities either at school or in the dormitory. The result of the ideologization is that the alumni of the school of Suryakarta Beramal became the loyalists of the Tarbiyah ideology and are affiliated with Partai Adil Makmur (PAM) (Just and Affluent Party) as the political wing of the Tarbiyah movement in Indonesia.

scholarly journals The Models of Islamic Syiar Approach by the Religious Counselors in Developing Religious Life in East Lampung Regency

FIKRAH ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Mubasit Mubasit ◽  
Fitri Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Direct Observation ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Religious Life ◽  
The Political ◽  
Psychological Approach ◽  
Direct Relation ◽  
Cultural Approach ◽  
Political Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

<p class="05Abstrak"><span lang="EN-US">East Lampung has been known as one of the Muslim bases in the Lampung Province. However, problems faced by Muslims in this region are quite complicated. Some of these issues are demoralization and the highly rate of criminalization. This study aims to describe and analyse the models of </span><span lang="IN">Islamic syiar </span><span lang="EN-US">approach applied by the religious counsellors in East Lampung. This research uses the descriptive qualitative method. The data is collected through in-depth interviews with the informants who have direct relation to the religious counselling activities. Besides, the direct observation is involved in analysing the activities of religious counsellors in doing their Islamic syiar. Moreover, surfing related documents to obtain relevant data with religious counselling activities such as rules, policies, and provisions is also entangled. Based on the conducted research, the religious counsellors in East Lampung use three approaches in performing their syiar in their community. They are the socio-cultural approach, the psychological approach and the political approach.</span></p>

scholarly journals POLITICAL BRANDING SAMSUL ARIFIN DALAM PEMILIHAN KEPALA DESA TAMBAKBOYO KECAMATAN TAWANGSARI KABUPATEN SUKOHARJO TAHUN 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Muhammad Iqbal Firmansyah ◽  
Dwi Windyastuti Budi Hendrarti
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Early Morning ◽  
The Political ◽  
Vote Buying ◽  
Branding Strategies ◽  
Political Branding ◽  
Village Government ◽  
The Village ◽  
Depth Interviews

This research describes about political branding and political branding communication strategies of Samsul Arifin in Headman election of Tambakboyo in 2018. Samsul Arifin is youngest headman candidate in Sukoharjo who won the headman election in 2018 against incumbent who had two periods of leadership. This study uses descriptive qualitative method with in-depth interviews data collection techniques with Samsul Arifin and the Samsul team coordinator then it was analyzed by using Lorann Downer’s theory of political branding strategies. The results are Samsul has brand himself as a young man who will build the village government that has been damaged in the previous period. Samsul delivered his political brand by collaborating with the RT in appointing Samsul as a headman candidate, the youths are conditioning their parents, socializing in the RT forum, asking for blessing to the residents of hamlet (sub village) I, speech during registration of candidate, forming a Samsul’s wings team, anticipating of vote buying which usually do in early morning, using banner and making t- shirts for voters who are in Samsul’s side. The political brand must be implemented according to the concept, so it is not damaging candidate’s brand.

scholarly journals Dynamics of Change in Customary Actor Authority After Determining the Status of Indigenous Villages in Siak Regency

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-168
Author(s):  
Husni Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Political Authority ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Political ◽  
Political Rights ◽  
Traditional Leaders ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The Status ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Method Analysis

This study discusses the status of adat which has the power of formal law which gradually impacts on the addition and strengthening of political rights of traditional leaders. This phenomenon occurs in the Sakai Minas Traditional Village, Siak Regency. The community of the traditional village made a rule that the chief (Village Chief) must come from ethnic Sakai or who have blood ties with the Sakai community. On the other hand, there is a dichotomy of the political rights of people outside of Sakai Ethnicity. This study aims to analyze the strengthening of the authority of indigenous actors in Kabupaten Siak. This study uses a qualitative method. Analysis of data using emik based on the results of in-depth interviews and related documents. The results of the study showed that after the establishment of Sakai Minas Traditional Village status, customary actors experienced formal political authority (de jure) strengthening compared to before the establishment of traditional village status. Strengthening this authority comes from the interpretation of the Perda Kabupaten Siak No. 2 of 2015 concerning the Establishment of Traditional Villages.

scholarly journals The Relation between Business and Authority: Maros Political Atmospheric Study in Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4-1) ◽  
pp. 165-172
Author(s):  
Adi Sumandiyar
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Business Groups ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
The Political ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
Research Instrument ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract The purpose of this study is to get the in-depth information about the patterns of relationship between the authorities and business groups on the political atmosphere in Maros, Indonesia This research was conducted using qualitative method with a constructivist approach. Data were obtained through advertising and electronic media in which the researcher acted as the research instrument. The data were used to investigate the relationship between the authorities and entrepreneurs on the political atmosphere in Maros, Indonesian The sources consisted of documentation and informants. The technique used in this study was in-depth interviews. Furthermore, the data were analyzed by interactive analysis intended to look at the process, the meaning, and the effect of the production and reproduction of the discourse. The results showed that the power of relation between the authorities and business groups had two objective and subjective dimensions and reacted reciprocally in producing up to reproducing the discourse of power that resulted in support for the authorities group of top level, midlevel, and the lowest authority levels in the region.

Drivers for continued use of a direct marketing channel: evidence from Thai farmers

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haruhiko Iba ◽  
Apichaya Lilavanichakul
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Direct Marketing ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Drivers ◽  
Continued Use ◽  
Farm Business ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThis study aims to identify the key drivers influencing the success of farmers who employ direct marketing at wholesale markets. The diversification of the distribution system in Thailand has created many challenges for farmers, with diversified farm businesses struggling to survive and to ensure profitability across channels. Direct marketing channels at wholesale markets provide farmers the opportunity to develop a new farm business division.Design/methodology/approachThe study consists of qualitative and quantitative approaches. First, in-depth interviews with farmers were conducted, and selected case studies were employed to develop a research framework and design the questionnaire. Second, the questionnaire survey was conducted. Using factor analysis and logistic regression, farmers' data were studied to define the factors of success in direct marketing.FindingsThree key drivers were examined and verified. The findings indicate that the development of direct marketing channels requires farmers to efficiently allocate family labour, possess negotiation skills and manage a farmer network. Particularly, the presence of negotiation skills coupled with digital technology can enable farmers to expand the market and build their network.Research limitations/implicationsTwo marketing channels have been explored. However, more choices in marketing channels utilizing digital resources should be addressed in future research.Originality/valueThis is the first empirical study to define the drivers leading Thai farmers to continue employing a direct marketing channel.

scholarly journals The Reason of Jakarta People in Determining The Choice of Politics in Election 2014

Humaniora ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 415
Author(s):  
Tukina Tukina
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
The Political ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Political Choice ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Inductive Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

The purpose of this research was to find out the reasons Jakarta’s residents in determining the political choice in election 2014. This research was conducted with descriptive qualitative method, by conducting in-depth interviews and a review of the literature in the field. The data from the field through the inductive analysis presented in planned stages. Data were sufficient when it could answer the research subject matter. These results of the research are the characteristic Jakarta’s residents in determining the political choice is very various, there are people who want to get involved in it directly, but also there are people who do not want to get involved. 

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