scholarly journals Public perception of human trafficking: a case study of Moldova

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludmila Bogdan
Keyword(s):  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Rural Populations ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Rural People ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Survey ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract For two decades, counter-trafficking organizations have been operating under the assumption that rural populations are less informed about human trafficking. Based on a public survey of 300 people in Moldova, I found that anti-trafficking organizations operating in Moldova have flawed assumptions about the public knowledge. Findings show that rural people are, in fact, more knowledgeable about human trafficking than other surveyed groups. In-depth interviews revealed that these people are more informed than others because (1) anti-trafficking organizations mainly have targeted them, (2) they are more likely to know families who have lost members to the traffickers, (3) they tend to think of themselves more likely to be trafficked because they share the same characteristics with the trafficked victims. These findings suggest that counter-trafficking organizations have to revise their anti-trafficking efforts and re-conceptualize the targeted population for their work to be more efficient in tackling this problem.

scholarly journals Perception of the Movement Control Order during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8778
Author(s):  
Yea Lu Tay ◽  
Zalilah Abdullah ◽  
Kalvina Chelladorai ◽  
Lee Lan Low ◽  
Seng Fah Tong
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Response ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Physical Interaction ◽  
Psychological States ◽  
The Public ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Depth Interviews

Malaysia implemented its first Movement Control Order (MCO) during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic to slow the transmission of the virus. This study aimed to explore the public perception of the MCO implementation and people’s experiences during this period. The study employed qualitative explorative in-depth interviews conducted with 23 Malaysian adults from various demographic backgrounds. Thematic analysis was performed using NVivo 12. Three main themes were identified: a period of information surge, heterogeneous emotional response, and attempts to adapt. During the MCO, the participants obtained information from multiple platforms. They suggested the need for clear and repeated instructions to avoid confusion and misinformation. They also acknowledged the importance of the MCO in breaking the chain of transmission and safeguarding high-risk groups; however, they also expressed that stricter enforcement from the authorities was warranted. The changes in the participants’ work–life routines, lack of physical interaction, and uncertainty about their health and the economy due to the MCO negatively impacted their psychological states. Despite these challenges, the participants attempted to adapt to life under the MCO in different ways. The findings imply that during a crisis, the public tends to seek clear and reliable information, experience emotional turmoil, and adapt to changes. The MCO implementation can be improved through an effective communication strategy and efforts to battle misinformation.

scholarly journals A case study on the public knowledge and awareness of the Philippine Pangolin Manis culionensis (Mammalia: Pholidota: Manidae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 14484-14489
Author(s):  
Frances Mae Tenorio ◽  
Joselito Baril
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
High Demand ◽  
The Public ◽  
Illegal Market ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
The Social ◽  
High Degree

Pangolins are poorly known species despite their high demand in the illegal international trade.  This study has been conducted to analyze the awareness of Filipinos towards the endemic Philippine Pangolin Manis culionensis and how much they would be willing to contribute to its conservation.  The respondents were selected from the social media reach of the researchers.  The results showed that most of the respondents know about the pangolin from mass media such as news from television.  Social media is also a factor in their awareness of the animal.  They unanimously agreed that pangolins are important ecologically rather than its medicinal value in the illegal market trade.  Overall, the respondents showed a high degree of knowledge of pangolins and have favorable attitudes towards its conservation.

scholarly journals The public-engaged scientists: Motivations, enablers and barriers

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Cerrato ◽  
Valentina Daelli ◽  
Helena Pertot ◽  
Olga Puccioni
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Institutional Commitment ◽  
First Year ◽  
The Public ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Training Programmes

Why do scientists volunteer to be involved in public engagement in science? What are the barriers that can prevent them participating in dialogue with society? What can be done to facilitate their participation? In this paper we present a case study of the Children's University programme of the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) (Trieste, Italy), discussing the three-year experience, and reporting the outcomes of a series of focus groups conducted with the young scientists who volunteered in the programme. Two kinds of motivations emerged. The first is personal, for example volunteers' desire to improve their own communication abilities, or their curiosity for a new activity. The second is related to the perceived role of scientists in society: many volunteers feel a sense of duty and the need to promote science and its importance in society, to have an impact on the public perception of science and to seed the love for science in young people. After the first year of their involvement, volunteers expressed the need to keep improving their communication skills and participating in professional training courses, and agreed that science communication should become part of all standard training programmes of PhDs. In order for the outreach not to remain a sporadic experience, it is essential that a strong institutional commitment exists to promote, recruit, encourage, professionally train and support those involved.

scholarly journals Analysis of a voluntary initiative to reduce sodium in processed and ultra-processed food products in Argentina: the views of public and private sector representatives

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Castronuovo ◽  
Lorena Allemandi ◽  
Victoria Tiscornia ◽  
Beatriz Champagne ◽  
Norm Campbell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Content ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Salt Reduction ◽  
The Public ◽  
Voluntary Initiative ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract: The Less Salt, More Life program was the first voluntary salt reduction initiative in Argentina. This article analyzes the perspectives of the stakeholders involved in this voluntary agreement between the Ministry of Health and the food industry to gradually reduce sodium content in processed foods. This exploratory case study used a qualitative approach including 29 in-depth interviews with stakeholders from the public and private sectors and identified the role of the different stakeholders and their perceptions regarding the challenges encountered in the policy process that contribute to the debate on public-private partnerships in health policies. The article also discusses the initiative’s main challenges and controversies.

scholarly journals Persepsi Masyarakat Kota Medan Terhadap Penggunaan Financial Technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
Tri Inda Fadhila Rahma
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Technology Innovation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Financial Technology

<span>This research aimed to find out the public perception of the use of financial technology (Fintech). The informant in this research is the citizen of Medan as a user fintech or not. Data collection techniques by using in-depth interviews to 10 informants with different ages and professions background. The analysis technique by using descriptive qualitative method that is useful to provide facts and data. The result shows that public perception toward the use of financial technology (fintech) includes attitude, interest, understanding, motivation, and expectation. Where attitude of society towards the use of fintech, providing support to the progress of financial technology innovation in Indonesia is very helpful for the community, while the public interest to use fintech has been proven from interviews 9 out of 10 respondents have been interested by using it. The society has understood the benefits and usage of fintech because using fintech is more efficient and effective than other financial services so that people are motivated to use fintech. The society hope to the organizers of fintech in order to provide socialization to the public and practicality in using the service, so that people who lack understanding of technology can use it easily.</span>

scholarly journals PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF LARGE SCALE SOCIAL RESTRICTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Mohamad Audy Novaldi ◽  
Dasrun Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Public Perception ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The People ◽  
Daily Behavior ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
Document Review

This study focuses on the public perception of Soreang District, Bandung Regency regarding Large-Scale Social Restrictions. This problem is examined because in its implementation the Large Scale Social Restrictions creates many different perceptions that are felt by each individual, thus affecting the effectiveness of the implementation of the policy. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent of public knowledge and attitudes about Large Scale Social Restrictions and to find out whether the community has complied with the policy. To answer these objectives, researchers used descriptive research methods with a qualitative approach. The technique of collecting data through interviews, observation and document review. The interview involved most of the people of Soreang District, Bandung Regency. Meanwhile, document review is taken from news in various mass media as well as theory from relevant references. Data analysis techniques use reduction analysis, display, and data conclusion. The results of this study indicate that the people of Soreang District, Bandung Regency already understand and comply with the Large Scale Social Restrictions policy. This is supported by the results of interviews the researchers conducted with several informants, on average, with knowledge of the Large Scale Social Restrictions policy. This level of understanding is manifested through daily behavior by following the provisions of the Large Scale Social Restrictions and implementing health protocols.

scholarly journals Communication Strategies in Providing Good Government Education Through Social Media: A Case Study at the Parliament of the Republic of Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 722-734
Author(s):  
Anindya Larasati, Achmad Jamil, Rizki Briandana
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Government Education ◽  
Good Government ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Depth Interviews

Objective: To analyze the communication strategy of the parliament of the Republic of Indonesia in providing good government education through social media.Methods: Case studies are used as a method in this research, and data collection techniques using in-depth interviews. The basis for selecting informants used a purposive technique by looking at the criteria for informants.Results:The results showed that the communication strategy implemented by the DPR-RI has shown success in educating the public regarding good govenment. The strategy of the parliament's news bureau to absorb the information needed by the public regarding the performance of the parliament is an important key to success.Conclusion: The good governance through Instagram social media was very effective in publishing the performance of leaders and members of the parliament.

scholarly journals STRATEGI SWITCHING PREMI DALAM PENGUMPULAN DANA MASYARAKAT SEKTOR INFORMAL SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN KETERLAMBATAN PEMBAYARAN PREMI JAMINAN KESEHATAN NASIONAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Arih Diyaning Intiasari ◽  
Laksono Trisnantoro ◽  
Julita Hendrartini
Keyword(s):  
Quota System ◽  
Public Response ◽  
The Public ◽  
Transition Strategy ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Made In

The increase in the budget deficit BPJS in the first 3 years of implementation JKN require special attention. One of the problems in the implementation of JKN is high late payment of premiums by the participants of the Non PBI Mandiri. The purpose of this study was to determine the participants' perceptions of Non PBI Mandiri to the recommendations transition strategy JKN premium payer. This study is a policy with qualitative descriptive approach. The study design used policy aims to draw up a recommendation is the Case Study on the phenomenon of late payment of premiums. Depth interviews with 11 informants participants Independent Non PBI done with purposive sampling quota system. The result showed that the presence of positive consequences as the public response to the concept of a transitional strategy premium payer. Participants claimed to be greatly assisted if the program was held because it can ease the burden of their medical expenses when his advanced age and does not have income again, providing peace in the certainty of change of insurer premiums in non-productive age. Conclusion of the study were breakthrough made in a transitional strategy premium payer has received positive responses from the public policy goals.

scholarly journals Postcolonial Frameworks with Survivors’ Voices: Teaching about contemporary and historical forms of slavery and forced labour

2021 ◽  
pp. 73-90
Author(s):  
Sallie Yea
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
Assessment Tasks ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
University Level ◽  
Forced Labour ◽  
Science Subject

Much of the information for educating students and the public about human trafficking only involves survivors’ direct experiences as brief excerpts from more complex and detailed narratives. In this paper, I draw on a postcolonial framework to argue that sidelining survivors’ voices can bolster anti-slavery stakeholders’ agendas by selectively using survivors’ narratives to illustrate narrow constructions of slavery and forced labour. As part of education and awareness efforts, such approaches to understanding slavery and forced labour also perpetuate stereotypes that trafficked persons are powerless and lack agency. Therefore, I present an alternative educational approach to remedy these tendencies by viewing and discussing narratives by, and about, trafficked persons. This paper uses a university-level humanities and social science subject on trafficking and slavery, and related assessment tasks, as a case study to demonstrate the potential of survivors’ voices in teaching about slavery.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Education Role in Developing Society: A Case Study at Riau, Indonesia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Sri Yuliani ◽  
Dicki Hartanto
Keyword(s):  
Public Perception ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Educational Facilities ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government ◽  
Perceptions Of Education

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of education and how the involvement of governments, companies and communities themselves in promoting education in the area, which in this case took the case to at Riau, Indonesia. Total population of this research was that people in the district of Pinggir Bengkalis, and the samples were 24 people who were in the villages of Pinggir. The research methodology was descriptive quantitative. The research data was collected through questionnaires and documentation. The calculation of data indicated that the public perception on role of education in promoting the society generally looked very good with most of percentage above 90%. Then, the achievement showed good results in the involvement of the company in advancing education. Then, the government has completed educational facilities in the area according to public perception showed the lowest yield with enough categories or 65.8%. The average score showed that the role of education was in very good category or 90.5%. Therefore, it certainly needs to be given priority in local government.

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