scholarly journals Performance of South African private-public partnerships

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solly Matshonisa Seeletse
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
South African ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Additional Funding ◽  
The Government ◽  
Public Partnerships

Huge monetary investments are made towards private-public partnerships (PPPs) in an effort to develop South Africa. These PPPs are based on emulations from international benchmarks. Many developed countries benefit from skillful use of PPPs. The paper is based on concerns that, in South Africa, many PPP projects do not reach finalization. Others only reach finalization from additional funding after exhausting initial invested funds. Some causes of barriers of success of these PPPs are reported. Respondents are 39 past PPP participants. A self-administered unstructured questionnaire was used to collect qualitative data. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze the data. The results show negligence and wrong deployment as main causes of the failures in which the government side is a grave wrongdoer. Recommendations found to be necessary for improving PPP performance are suggested

scholarly journals MOTHER PERCEPTION IN DISPOSABLE BABY DIAPERS WASTE AND THE MANAGEMENT

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Dewi Moelyaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Policy And Strategy ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Government ◽  
Good Policy ◽  
Area Data

Tulisan ini telah terbit pada Prosiding Seminar Nasional Kependudukan, "Peran Keilmuan Kesehatan Masyarakat dalam Pembangunan Kependudukan Pasca MDGs 2015", Jember 16 November 2013. Jember University Press. ISBN; 978-602-9030-42-6. The number of Indonesian`s babies born was 10,000 baby per day or estimated almost 4 million babies per year (BKKBN, 2011), with totally 2,6 babies per woman (SDKI, 2012). The using of disposable baby diapers was increased. It was used by mother because of a lot of reasons such as practice and lifestyle. The objective of this research is to analyze the mother perception of disposable baby diapers. It was a qualitative study involved 10 informants aged 20-35 years old in posyandu Sumber Sari, Jember distric area. Data was collected by in- depth interview and they are analyzed by thematic content analysis. the result of the study showed that mother using the disposable baby diapers because of practice and simple, they have thrown a way disposable baby diapers waste 2-6 per baby per day. There are specific believes and culture how to consider the disposable baby diapers waste such thrown away in the river etc. The government should know about the perception, specific belieftes and culture people to had a good policy and strategy on waste management, especially on disposable baby diapers waste.

scholarly journals Physicians’ Understanding and Practices of Pharmacovigilance: Qualitative Experience from a Lower Middle-Income Country

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabia Hussain ◽  
Mohamed Azmi Hassali ◽  
Anees ur Rehman ◽  
Jaya Muneswarao ◽  
Furqan Hashmi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Reporting System ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Pharmacovigilance System ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Adr Reporting ◽  
And Training

Developed countries have established pharmacovigilance systems to monitor the safety of medicines. However, in the developing world, drug monitoring and reporting are facing enormous challenges. The current study was designed to explore the challenges related to the understanding and practices of physicians in reporting adverse drug reactions in Lahore, Pakistan. Through the purposive sampling technique, 13 physicians were interviewed. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed for a thematic content analysis. The thematic content analysis yielded six major themes: (1) Familiarity with medication safety and adverse drug reaction (ADR) concept, (2) Knowledge about pharmacovigilance activities, (3) Practices related to ADR reporting, (4) Barriers impeding ADR reporting, (5) Acknowledgement of the pharmacist’s role, and (6) System change needs. The majority of the physicians were unaware of the ADR reporting system; however, they were ready to accept practice changes if provided with the required skills and training. A lack of knowledge, time, and interest, a fear of legal liability, poor training, inadequate physicians’ and other healthcare professionals’ communication, and most importantly lack of a proper reporting system were reported as barriers. The findings based on emerging themes can be used to establish an effective pharmacovigilance system in Pakistan. Overall, physicians reported a positive attitude towards practice changes, provided the concerned authorities support and take interest in this poorly acknowledged but most needed component of the healthcare system.

scholarly journals Exploring the roles and contributions of industrial psychologists in South Africa against a multi-dimensional conceptual framework (part 2)

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Graeme Barnard ◽  
Linda Fourie
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Professional Roles ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content

The study was undertaken to explore the professional roles and contributions of industrial psychologists in South Africa. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 23 registered psychologists to gain their views on the roles and contributions within each of the dimensions of a conceptual framework of organisational success developed earlier. A process of analytical induction, supported by thematic content analysis, revealed a range of generic roles yet specific industrial psychological contributions. The implications of the findings for the development of academic curricula, the establishment of clarity among industrial psychologists and the fostering of awareness in organisations regarding the value of these professionals are discussed.

scholarly journals Framing Xenophobia on Social Media: An Analysis of Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians Living in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emeka Umejei
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
University Students ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
National Solidarity

This study examines mis-and disinformation concerning xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa in 2017 and 2019. The study uses narrative theories and netnograhpy involving thematic content analysis and focus group discussions with undergraduate university students, youths and adults across the three dominant regions of Nigeria. The study answers the question: what motivates Nigerians to share mis-and disinformation concerning xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa on social media? The findings of this study suggest that national solidarity is an overriding motivation for sharing mis-and disinformation about xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa on social media.

Housing Inflation: Policy Guidelines from Shariah Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-81
Author(s):  
Azrul Azlan Iskandar Mirza ◽  
Asmaddy Haris ◽  
Ainulashikin Marzuki ◽  
Ummi Salwa Ahmad Bustamam ◽  
Hamdi Hakiem Mudasir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Housing Prices ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Housing Price ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Control Element ◽  
Recent Issue ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
The Government ◽  
Developing And Developed Countries

The soaring housing prices in Malaysia is not a recent issue. It is a global phenomenon especially in developing and developed countries, driven by factors including land price, location, construction materials cost, demand, and speculation. This issue demands immediate attention as it affects the younger generation, most of whom could not afford to buy their own house. The government has taken many initiatives and introduced regulations to ensure that housing prices are within the affordable range. This article aims to introduce a housing price control element from the Shariah perspective, as an alternative solution for all parties involved in this issue. It adopts content analysis methodology on policy from Shariah approved sources.

Region of Birth and Child Mortality among Black Migrants to South Africa: Is there a foreign-born advantage?

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany L Green ◽  
Amos C Peters
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Child Mortality ◽  
Southern Africa ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Black Immigrants ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Region Of Origin ◽  
Child Deaths

Much of the existing evidence for the healthy immigrant advantage comes from developed countries. We investigate whether an immigrant health advantage exists in South Africa, an important emerging economy.  Using the 2001 South African Census, this study examines differences in child mortality between native-born South African and immigrant blacks.  We find that accounting for region of origin is critical: immigrants from southern Africa are more likely to experience higher lifetime child mortality compared to the native-born population.  Further, immigrants from outside of southern Africa are less likely than both groups to experience child deaths.  Finally, in contrast to patterns observed in developed countries, we detect a strong relationship between schooling and child mortality among black immigrants.

scholarly journals Building Sustainable Rural Age-Friendly Communities: Grassroots Perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 698-698
Author(s):  
Patricia Oh
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Effect Change ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Technical Advice ◽  
Rural Work

Abstract Joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities does not make a community age-friendly; the age-friendly team must cultivate community engagement, develop collaborations with diverse stakeholders, mobilize resources, and document achievements. Little research describes the tools age-friendly rural communities use to effect change and develop sustainability. Thematic content analysis of 67 interviews conducted between December 09, 2018 and January 24, 2020 with age-friendly leaders in rural Maine communities suggested that peer-to-peer networking, privileging local knowledge, engaging local and regional partners, technical advice from a trusted source, and fun were among the tools used to move age-friendly rural work forward.

scholarly journals Exploring the factors that influence the career decision of STEM students at a university in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethel Ndidiamaka Abe ◽  
Vitallis Chikoko
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
South African ◽  
Career Decisions ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
South African Context ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Stem Students ◽  
African Context

Abstract Background Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educators and stakeholders in South Africa are interested in the ways STEM students make their career decisions because of the shortages in these critical skills. Although various factors including family, teachers, peers, and career interest have been reported as determinants of career decision-making, there is a scarcity of studies that have qualitatively explored the levels of influences of any of these factors in the South African context. The main aim of this study was to investigate the factors that influence career decision-making among STEM student majors in a South African university. By better understanding students’ viewpoint on these factors, educators and policymakers can assist students in making career decisions that fit their experiences, personality, and expectations. Students in their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year of study respectively, were invited to respond to a semi-structured questionnaire about the factors that were influential in their decision to pursue a career in STEM. A total of 203 texts (response rate: 63%) were qualitatively analyzed utilising a hermeneutic phenomenology approach to traditional content analysis, whereby themes develop inductively from the data. Results We used a hermeneutic phenomenological method to traditional content analysis to examine the factors influencing participants’ career decision-making. Peer interrogation, modified member verification, compact description, code-recode tactics, and assessment trails were engaged to confirm quality and rigour. Three key results emerged, namely interpersonal, intrapersonal, and career outcomes expectancy. The perceptions of STEM students of their career decision-making in the South African context are more multifaceted than reported previously. The insights could inform policies to counter skills shortages in the STEM area. Conclusions In this exploratory study, we gave attention to describing the various ranges of students’ perceptions and experiences regarding their career decision-making. Several students reported, among other factors, that their families, personality, and expectations played influential roles in their career decision-making. Here, we discuss the meaning of interpersonal, intrapersonal, and outcome expectations with respect to career decision-making from the perspective of STEM students in a South African university.

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