scholarly journals Gender Bias and Sexual Harassment in the Mining Industry: Unceasing Hurdles to Females’ Career Development and Work Safety

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 402
Author(s):  
Sarah Karen Iradukunda ◽  
Obed Nahayo ◽  
Pinky Saptandari
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Gender Bias ◽  
Gender Issue ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Work Safety ◽  
Mining Sector

Introduction: Gender issue has been tremendously discussed all over the world, and it inhibits females’ career development and work safety. Nevertheless, it specifically persists in the mining industry and continues to discourage women from developing and managing their careers in the mining industry. Moreover, gender issue hampers their work safety as well in spite of the fact that researchers have estimated that around 10% of females work in the mining sector. This research aims to explain how gender bias and sexual harassment in the mining industry hamper females’ career development and work safety, which in turn affects this industry’s sustainable development. Methods: The method of this study was qualitative descriptive research approach, and the snowball sampling technique was used, where researchers selected 23 informants who had experienced gender bias and sexual harassment while working in mining companies. Phone interviews were conducted, and informants answered questions about gender bias and sexual harassment in the workplace towards their career development. Transcription, segmentation and conceptualization were done to analyze data. Results: The research results have shown that gender bias and sexual harassment are big stumbling blocks not only to women’s career development and work safety in the mining sector but also to the industry itself. The research has revealed that the hiring process, where most women get rejected because of wrong perceptions and cultural background that mining-related works are for men, plays a big role in this issue. Moreover, those who are hired are not taken care of. Conclusion: Gender bias and sexual harassment significantly affect career development of female workers, and they also hinder their work safety and financial stability.Keywords: career development, mining, gender bias, sexual harassment, work safety

scholarly journals Toleransi Tanpa Batas: Outlook Agamawan dan Kebijakan Migrasi Suku Batak Kristen ke Pedalaman Duri Bengkalis

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Hamdan Daulay
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Religious Intolerance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Religious Dialogue ◽  
Migration Program ◽  
Data Source ◽  
The Government

This study aims to explain the concept of policy that needs to be implemented by the government in counteracting of religious intolerance. Based on the factors of population equality and economic prosperity, the government must be regarding the socio-religious aspect of the migration program in the interior of Duri Bengkalis, Riau. In order to realize the ideals of national social development, the portrait of the process of migrating Christian Bataks’ to the interior of Duri must be an outlook for the social conflicts that occur. Highlighting the case of intolerance between Christian Bataks’ and Malay Muslim tribes Duri is important to be contextually examined through a research approach. As a literacy for developing unlimited tolerance in the frame of pluralism, it is very appropriate if this study is analyzed using the perspective of the sociology of development. The process of developing nation-building through a migration program, I take field data through qualitative research. The data source was taken directly to the informant with the snowball sampling technique. After the data were analyzed by the process of data reduction, data display, and conclusion, I found that government policy was not optimal in accommodating the migration program. There are still occur caused by the inferior of people for the meaning of pluralism. Although in general, the community has lived up to the philosophy of Pancasila, these implications are lowly in everyday life. Efforts to reduce conflicts that occur in Bengkalis, the government needs to develop a roadmap for policies on religious dialogue. Religious harmony is very important. It is impossible to realize tolerance without limits if the supporting instruments are not a priority agenda. Especially in areas prone to an inter-religious conflict which are actually caused by economic disparity and political oligarchy.Studi ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan tentang konsep kebijakan yang perlu diterapkan oleh pemerintah dalam menangkal intoleransi beragama. Selain faktor pemerataan penduduk dan kesejahteraan ekonomi, penting kiranya pemerintah memperhatikan aspek sosial-keagamaan atas kasus migrasi yang terjadi di pedalaman Duri Bengkalis, Riau. Agar cita-cita pembangunan sosial secara nasional dapat terwujud, potret proses migrasi suku Batak Kristen ke pedalaman Duri harus menjadi outlook atas konflik sosial yang terjadi. Menyoroti kasus intoleransi antara suku Batak Kristen dan Muslim Melayu Duri menjadi penting untuk ditelaah secara kontekstual melalui pendekatan riset. Sebagai acuan mengembangkan toleransi tanpa batas dalam bingkai pluralisme, sangat pantas jika kajian ini, dianalisis menggunakan perspektif sosiologi pembangunan. Proses mengembangkan pembangunan bangsa melalui program migrasi, penulis mengambil data lapangan melalui penelitian kualitatif. Sumber data diambil langsung kepada informan dengan teknik snowball sampling. Setelah data dianalisis dengan proses reduksi data, display data, dan penarikan kesimpulan, penulis menemukan optimalnya kebijakan pemerintah dalam mengakomodir program migrasi. Hal utama yang menjadi pemicunya adalah masih rendahnya masyarakat memahami makna pluralisme. Walaupun secara umum masyarakat sudah menghayati falsafah Pancasila, tetapi masih rendahnya implikasi tersebut dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Upaya meredam konflik yang terjadi di Bengkalis, pemerintah perlu menyusun roadmap kebijakan tentang dialog agama. Kerukunan agama sangat penting ditegakkan. Mustahil dapat mewujudkan sikap toleransi tanpa batas jika instrumen pendukungnya bukan menjadi agenda prioritas. Terutama di daerah-daerah yang rawan konflik antar umat beragama yang sejatinya disebabkan oleh faktor kesenjangan ekonomi dan oligarki politik.

scholarly journals Jaringan Komunikasi Kepala Desa dalam Inovasi Program Pembangunan

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Fikar Damai Setia Gea
Keyword(s):  
Communication Network ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Personal Network ◽  
Questionnaire Research ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
The Village

This research aims to analyze the flow of information that occurs in the network, analyze the network structure, identify patterns of relationships within the network, identify the role of actors in the network and detect key actors in the village head communications network in Nias Regency. The research approach used is a quantitative descriptive method. A total of 105 village heads were selected as research samples with snowball sampling technique. Data were collected by using questionnaire research instrument. Data analysis technique used is the communication network analysis. The results showed that the content of messages exchanged in the village head communication network was dominated by discussion of village fund management based on friendship ties. In parallel, the network structure of village heads in Nias Regency as a whole is categorized as a weak communication network because it limits itself to the subdivision of groups (sub regency). This condition affects the network pattern that formed is radial personal network tends to spread and open to the environment but with limited information.

scholarly journals Enhancing Workplace Safety Culture in the Mining Industry in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-48
Author(s):  
Felix Kwame Opoku ◽  
Isaac Kosi ◽  
Dominic Degraft-Arthur
Keyword(s):  
Safety Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Work Safety ◽  
Safety Practices

The paper concerns organisational safety culture and how it may be applied to reduce employee accidents in the mining industry in Ghana. A sample of 340 managerial workers of three mining companies in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality was selected using the simple random sampling technique. Data for the study was gathered using a survey questionnaire. The Structural Equation Modelling analysis technique was performed to establish the relationship between safety culture and each of the five dimensions of workplace safety (work safety, management safety practices, safety programmes, supervisor safety and co-worker safety). It was found that safety culture is a significant positive predictor of work safety (R2 = 0.039), management safety practices (R2 = 0.272), safety programmes (R2 = 0.159), co-worker safety (R2 = 0.225) and supervisor safety (R2 = 0.199). The study concluded that workplace safety can be improved by enhancing the safety culture in the mining industry in Ghana. The study  recommends that in order to curb the incidence and occurrence of accidents and injuries in the mining industry in Ghana, Human Resource (HR) managers should lay more emphasis on ways that would enhance the safety culture of all employees in the industry. Keywords: Safety Culture, Mining Industry, Workplace Safety, Industrial Accidents, Ghana    

scholarly journals Perbaikan Kualitas Pelayanan Publik Berbasis Karakteristik Individu dan Pengembangan Karir Pegawai

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Vivi Herlina
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Services Quality ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the impact of individual characteristics and employee career development on public service quality, both simultaneously or partially and finds the most influential variables. This research is essential since government institutions have to improve the quality of public services continuously. The research approach utilized in this study was quantitative research, with the sampling technique being saturated sampling by 42 respondents. Data analysis used multiple linear regression, including F-test, t-test, and determination-coefficients by using SPSS software. The results show a significant effect of individual characteristics and career development on public services quality. Individual characteristics and career development affect public services quality both simultaneously and partially. Individual characteristic is the dominant variable. Based on the finding, the individual characteristics of an employee and career development will improve the public services quality. The implication of this study indicates that government institutions need to provide opportunities for employees in self-development activities such as training and short course. The limitations of this study are still using two independent variables. Therefore, future research can append other variables, such as mediation or moderation variables.   Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh karakteristik individu dan pengembangan karir pegawai terhadap kualitas pelayanan publik. Penelitian ini juga menguji variabel yang paling dominan mempengaruhi kualitas pelayanan publik. Sebagaimana diketahui bahwa instansi pemerintah perlu terus meningkatkan kualitas layanan publiknya kepada masyarakat. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan aalah penelitian kuantitatif. Teknik sampling menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 42 orang. Analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda, dengan melakukan uji statistik berupa uji-F, uji-t, dan koefisien determinasi. Proses analisis data dilakukan menggunakan bantuan program SPSS. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa karakteristik individu dan pengembangan karir memiliki pengaruh terhadap kualitas pelayanan publik. Karakteristik individu dan pengembangan karir mempengaruhi kualitas layanan publik baik secara parsial maupun secara bersama-sama. Karakteristik individu merupakan variabel yang paling berpengaruh. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa karakteristik individu yang terdapat pada seorang pegawai dan juga pengembangan karir akan mampu meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan publik yang diberikannya di instansi pegawai tersebut bekerja. Implikasi dari penelitian ini menunjukkan perlunya lembaga pemerintah untuk memberikan kesempatan bagi pegawai dalam mengikuti kegiatan pengembangan diri seperti diklat dan bimtek. Penelitian ini memiliki keterbatasan yakni masih menggunakan dua variable bebas, untuk itu penelitian selanjutnya dapat menambahkan variabel lainnya, seperti variabel mediasi maupun variabel moderasi. Kata kunci: kualitas layanan publik, pengembangan karir, karakteristik individu

Pengaruh Keputusan Investasi, Kebijakan Hutang Dan Kebijakan Dividen Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ivan Somantri ◽  
Hadi Ahmad Sukardi
Keyword(s):  
Firm Value ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Dividend Policies ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Debt Policy ◽  
Debt Policies

This study aims to determine how to influence simultaneously and partially investment decisions, debt policy and dividend policy on firm value in mining sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2013-2017. The research method used in this study is descriptive and associative methods. The population in this study were mining sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2013-2017, which amounted to 43 companies. The sampling technique used in this study is non probability sampling with purposive sampling method, so that the number of samples obtained is 8 companies. While the data analysis used in this study is panel data regression analysis with the fixed effect method. The results of the study show that partially investment decisions and debt policies have a positive effect on firm value. While dividend policy has a negative effect on firm value. In addition, the results of the study simultaneously show that investment decisions, debt policies and dividend policies affect the value of the company. The amount of investment decisions, debt policy and dividend policy in contributing influence to earnings management is 34.14%.

PROGRAM BIMBINGAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Ismaniar Ismaniar Ismaniar
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Guidance Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
11Th Grade

The present study is aimed at developing effective guidance program for increasing student’s learning motivation. The present study applies quantitative research approach with nonequivalent pre-posttest control group quasi-experimental design, and nonrandom-purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using inventory, interview, and documentary study. The study comes up with the main finding that the tested guidance program is proven to be effective for increasing learning motivation students of 11th grade at SMA Kartika XIX-2 Bandung.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COMPENSATION, JOB SECURITY, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE LOYALTY

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Faizal Samat ◽  
Muhammad Najmuddin Hamid ◽  
Muhammad Ameer Shafiq Awang@Ali ◽  
Wan Muhammad Iqmal Fazri Wan Juahari ◽  
Khairul Asraf Ghazali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Turnover Rate ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Employee Loyalty ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Relationship

Malaysia has recorded the second highest involuntary turnover rate at 6% and third highest voluntary rate at 6.5% in South East Asia. Employee loyalty becomes critical towards employer. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between career development, compensation, job security, work environment and employee loyalty. In conducting this study, convenience sampling technique has been employed and respondents have been chosen in the area of Kuala Lumpur. Hypothesis were tested using regression analysis by using Smart-PLS. Based on the result, career development, compensation and job security were found to be significant with employee loyalty. However, work environment was found to be not significant with employee loyalty. It is suggested for future research to explore other variables in order to find the factors contributed in employee loyalty. Keywords: Career Development, Compensation, Job Security, Work Environment, Employee Loyalty

The Impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and relationship marketing on relationship maintainer and customer loyalty by mediating role of customer satisfaction

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Anam Bhatti ◽  
Sumbal Arif ◽  
Marium Marium ◽  
Sohail Younas
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
The Impact

CSR has become one of the imperative implements in satisfying customers. The impartial of this research is to calculate CSR, relationship marketing, and customer satisfaction. There is no more study accompanied in Pakistan to quantify the effect of CSR and relationship marketing on the relationship maintainer and customer loyalty. To find out deductive approach and survey method is used as research approach and research strategy respectively. This research design is descriptive and quantitative study. For data, collection questionnaire method with semantic differential scale and seven point scales are adopted. Data has been collected by adopting the non-probability convenience technique as sampling technique and the sample size is 400. For factor confirmatory factor analysis, structure equation modeling and medication analysis, regression analysis Amos software were used. Strong empirical evidence supports that the customer’s perception of CSR performance is highly influenced by the values

The utility of non-formal education in addressing the school dropout phenomenon : a case study of Asifundeni Secondary School in Makonde District Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-69
Author(s):  
Francis Muchenje ◽  
◽  
Pedzisai Goronga
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
School Level ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Secondary School Level

The study sought to explore students' views on the utility of non-formal education in addressing the school dropout phenomenon at secondary school level. Qualitative research approach was adopted and a case study design was utilised. The population consisted of all the students in the non-formal programme at the school from which a sample of 11 students (2 male and 9 female) was selected through purposive stratified sampling technique. Data were gathered through structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Non-formal education was seen to address the school dropout phenomenon by providing school drop outs with an opportunity to continue their education and hence becomes a form of empowerment. A number of challenges such as lack of adequate tuition in some subjects, lack of conducive learning environment as well as negative perception of non-formal education held by pupils in the formal stream and community members were identified. The study recommends that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education should review the staffing situation in schools to ensure the availability of teachers in the various subjects in the non-formal stream. Schools should make an effort to provide appropriate learning facilities for students in the nonformal stream. Furthermore, schools should conscientise their communities on the importance of non-formal education.

Cultural Beliefs, Perceptions, and Experiences on Female Genital Mutilation Among Women and Men: A Qualitative Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110152
Author(s):  
Alba González-Timoneda ◽  
Antonio Cano Sánchez ◽  
Marta González-Timoneda ◽  
Vicente Ruiz Ros
Keyword(s):  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Traditional Practice ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Female Genital

The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is a deeply-rooted tradition that affects predominantly regions of Africa and Asia. Because of migration flows, FGM is an issue of increasing concern worldwide. FGM is now carried out in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, and more specifically among immigrant communities from countries where it is common. This study aims to assess the experience, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to FGM of migrant women and men from FGM-affected countries residing in Spain and the United Kingdom. A phenomenological qualitative approach was used. Participants (n=23) were recruited by using the snowball sampling technique until data saturation was reached. Data were collected through 18 open-ended interviews and a focus group. Of the 23 participants, 20 women had undergone FGM. The following five themes were generated from interviews: (a) FGM practice development, (b) knowledge about the practice, (c) reasons for performing FGM, (d) attitudes toward continuing or abandoning the practice, and (e) criminalization of FGM. The study here presented identifies a lack of information, memory, and knowledge about the practice of FGM and typology among women with FGM. The justification of the practice seems to be based on a multifactorial model, where sociocultural and economic factors, sexual factors, hygienic-esthetic factors, and religious-spiritual factors take on a greater role in the analysis of the interviews carried out. The participants practically unanimously agree to advocate the abandonment and eradication of this harmful traditional practice. The knowledge displayed in this study may provide a basis for improving awareness and healthcare in such collectives, aiming the eradication of this harmful traditional practice.

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