scholarly journals Exploring water indices and associated parameters: a case study approach

Water Policy ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thushara Gunda ◽  
Laura Benneyworth ◽  
Emily Burchfield
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Water Security ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Water Vulnerability ◽  
Complex Relationships ◽  
Water Indices

In the past 20 years, over 50 water indices have been developed to characterize human-water systems within the frameworks of water scarcity, water poverty, water vulnerability, and water security. This study compares existing water indices in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to better understand which parameters (or lack thereof) contribute to the usefulness of water indices. Drawing on knowledge about human-water interactions in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, this exploration of indices at the parameter level highlights missing parameters, inadequate consideration of complex relationships between parameters, and inconsistencies in index nomenclature and units. This study reveals both the benefits and shortcomings of water indices and provides recommendations for researchers and water managers to consider when selecting indices to assess and support their water policy goals.

The Local Government of Kulon Progo Regency Innovation in Subduing Capitalism through Community Empowerment

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Muhammad Eko Atmojo ◽  
Helen Dian Fridayani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
The People ◽  
District Government ◽  
The Government

Kulon Progo Regency is one of the districts that has many innovations, one of which is community empowerment in collaboration with a modern shop abbreviated as the shop name owned by the people (tomira). This research was motivated by the achievements of the Kulon Progo district government in carrying out development and innovation in the development of the Kulon Progo region by fully involving the Kulon Progo district community through community empowerment. This initiative was taken by the government of Kulon Progo Regency to improve community empowerment and protect the people of Kulon Progo Regency from various economic threats. Considering that in the past few years many modern shops have mushroomed in each district/city, so this is what makes Kulon Progo Regency move quickly to empower the community by collaborating between MSMEs or cooperative with modern shops. This study uses a qualitative method which case study approach. With the empowerment that has been done, the original products of Kulon Progo Regency or local products can be traded in modern stores so that local products in Kulon Progo Regency can compete with national products in these modern stores. The existence of such cooperation will indirectly improve the image of Kulon Progo Regency and lift the original products of Kulon Progo Regency. The lifting of the original products of Kulon Progo Regency will have a positive impact on the community, where indirectly the economy of the community will increase so that there will be prosperity for the community. Kabupaten Kulon Progo adalah salah satu kabupaten yang memiliki banyak inovasi, salah satunya adalah pemberdayaan masyarakat bekerja sama dengan toko modern disingkat nama toko yang dimiliki oleh masyarakat (tomira). Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh pencapaian pemerintah kabupaten Kulon Progo dalam melakukan pengembangan dan inovasi dalam pengembangan wilayah Kulon Progo dengan melibatkan sepenuhnya masyarakat kabupaten Kulon Progo melalui pemberdayaan masyarakat. Inisiatif ini diambil oleh pemerintah Kabupaten Kulon Progo untuk meningkatkan pemberdayaan masyarakat dan melindungi masyarakat Kabupaten Kulon Progo dari berbagai ancaman ekonomi. Menimbang bahwa dalam beberapa tahun terakhir banyak toko-toko modern telah menjamur di setiap kabupaten/kota, jadi inilah yang membuat Kabupaten Kulon Progo bergerak cepat untuk memberdayakan masyarakat dengan berkolaborasi antara UMKM atau bekerjasama dengan toko-toko modern. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus, dengan metode yang digunakan adalah dokumentasi. Dengan pemberdayaan yang telah dilakukan, produk asli Kabupaten Kulon Progo atau produk lokal dapat diperdagangkan di toko modern sehingga produk lokal di Kabupaten Kulon Progo dapat bersaing dengan produk nasional di toko modern ini. Adanya kerjasama tersebut secara tidak langsung akan meningkatkan citra Kabupaten Kulon Progo dan mengangkat produk asli Kabupaten Kulon Progo. Pencabutan produk asli Kabupaten Kulon Progo akan berdampak positif bagi masyarakat, di mana secara tidak langsung perekonomian masyarakat akan meningkat sehingga akan ada kesejahteraan bagi masyarakat.

scholarly journals EXPRESSIVE WRITING THERAPY SEBAGAI MEDIA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PENGUNGKAPAN DIRI (SELF DISCLOSURE) PADA PASIEN SKIZOFRENIA HEBEFRENIK

Psibernetika ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lulus Faqihatur Rohmah ◽  
Herlan Pratikto
Keyword(s):  
Expressive Writing ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
Writing Therapy ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
The Subject

<p><strong><em>ABSTRACT</em></strong><strong><em>:</em></strong><em> </em><em>This study aims to intervene in one of the schizophrenic patients who are in RSUD Dr. Radjiman Widiodiningrat Malang. Subjects experienced hebefrenic schizophrenia. The researcher gave an intervention in the form of expressive writing therapy as a medium to express feelings, heal and improve mental health. This therapy is believed to be able to reveal or describe life experiences in the past, present or future. The method used in the study is qualitative with a case study approach. The results of this study indicate that Expressive writing therapy is effectively used as a medium to express the feelings / heart content / emotions of the Subject</em>.<em></em></p><pre><strong><em>Keyword:</em></strong><em> Expressive writing therapy, Hebefrenic Schizophrenia.</em></pre><p><em> </em></p><p><strong>ABSTRAK</strong><strong>:</strong><em> </em>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan intervensi kepada salah satu pasien skizofrenia yang berada di RSJ Dr.Radjiman Widiodiningrat Malang. Subyek mengalami gangguan skizofrenia hebefrenik. Peneliti memberikan intervensi berupa <em>expressive writing therapy </em>sebagai media untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pengungkapan diri (<em>self disclosure</em>), menyembuhkan dan peningkatan kesehatan mental. Terapi ini diyakini mampu mengungkap atau menggambarkan pengalaman hidup pada masa lalu, sekarang atau masa depan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa <em>Expressive writing therapy </em>efektif digunakan sebagai media mengungkapkan perasaan/isi hati/emosi Subyek.<em></em></p><p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> <em>Expressive writing </em><em>T</em><em>herapy, </em>Skizofrenia Hebefrenik.</p><p> </p>

Challenging the Concept of Infinity Retention of Collections in Selected National Museums in Zimbabwe

2018 ◽  
pp. 408-427
Author(s):  
Nyasha Agnes Gurira
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Storage Space ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Collections Management ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
National Museums ◽  
Multiple Case

The chapter challenges the concept of undefined, infinity, and indefinite retention periods of collections in Zimbabwe's state museums and underscores the need for each state museum to develop a collections management policy. The concept of indefinitely retaining collections characterizes Zimbabwe's National Museums. In that regard, this chapter interrogates issues surrounding collections management in Zimbabwe's state museums. Museums in Zimbabwe are overburdened with inherited collections from the past with limited supporting information. This coupled with the need to store contemporary collections congests the storage space in museums. A multiple case study approach was employed to examine the state of collections in three selected state museums in Zimbabwe. Findings revealed that collections in these museums have been inherited from the past collectors who amassed collections with limited information about them. There was no formal collections management policy. The chapter proposes a regime to guide museums in dealing with their collections.

Taking the local food movement one step further: An exploratory case study of hyper-local restaurants

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 388-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline De Chabert-Rios ◽  
Cynthia S Deale
Keyword(s):  
Local Food ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Local Food Movement ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
One Step ◽  
Local Farm ◽  
Food Movement ◽  
Financial Issues

The number of restaurateurs owning farms or gardens that supply part of their operations’ fresh produce and other food products has increased considerably over the past few years. This phenomenon, termed “hyper-local,” involves a significant commitment that goes well beyond purchasing local food. Hyper-local restaurateurs take on the tasks of a farmer/gardener, a job that requires a variety of skills and presents numerous challenges. While some research studies have addressed local purchasing, local farm-to-restaurant relationships and decision making, and various consumer issues, very little work has focused on the hyper-local phenomenon. Therefore, this exploratory qualitative study was undertaken to understand the reasons why some restaurateurs are entering the farming business and to learn about the financial, operational, and customer-related benefits and challenges encountered by restaurateurs operating their own farms. A case study approach was used to gather information from three restaurateurs that currently own and operate farms that provide products for their restaurants. The study explores the benefits, rewards, and challenges of these types of operations, their possible financial issues, motivations of the restaurateurs, and issues that could impact the growth potential of this trend.

scholarly journals Pendekatan Living Values Education dalam Menanamkan Nilai Karakter Anak di RA Tiara Chandra Yogyakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Muammar Qadafi
Keyword(s):  
Role Models ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Values Education ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p><em>LIVING VALUES EDUCATION APPROACH IN DEVELOPING CHILDREN’S CHARACTER AT RA TIARA CHANDRA YOGYAKARTA. </em><em>This study aims to find out how the Living Values Education (LVE) approach in instilling the character values of children in RA Tiara Chandra Yogyakarta. The research used qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques carried out through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, while data analysis technique are through data reduction, data display, and verification. The results showed that RA Tiara Chandra has used the LVE approach for the past three years, starting with the training given to teachers and staff as role models for children, then involving parents and the community around the school area. Training of adults was the first step to guide children in developing character values. This step was quite effective and had a positive impact on the development of children's character values in RA Tiara Chandra Yogyakarta.</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals HAPPINESS IN ADOLESCENTS WITH TWO FATHERS AND TWO MOTHERS

PSIMPHONI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Meylin Nur Anggita Putri ◽  
Dyah Siti Septiningsih
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Data Credibility ◽  
Positive Point

This study aimed to find happiness in adolescents with two fathers and two mothers. The focus of this research was happiness in them. A qualitative method with a case study approach was used in this study. The participants were the adolescents with two fathers and two mothers and two other informants namely family and close friends of participants. Data credibility used triangulation of sources by comparing data obtained from each source. Triangulation of techniques was conducted by comparing data generated from several different techniques with the same sources. The results discussed and linked the aspects of happiness with the research findings. The results showed that the participants accepted and enjoyed the past, had a positive activity environment, had ambitions in the future, had an effort to achieve goals, had hopes, and a positive point of view on the future.

A new tool to measure acuity in the community: a case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 482-492
Author(s):  
Edward Baker ◽  
Jose Loreto Facultad ◽  
Harriet Slade ◽  
Geraldine Lee
Keyword(s):  
Development Process ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
Expert Clinician ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Acute Healthcare ◽  
Patient Referrals

The provision of acute healthcare within patients own home (i.e. hospital in the home) is an important method of providing individualised patient-centred care that reduces the need for acute hospital admissions and enables early hospital discharge for appropriate patient groups. The Hospital in the Home (HitH) model of care ensures that this approach maximises patient safety and limits potential risk for patients. As HitH services have seen record numbers of patient referrals in the past 2 years, there is now a greater need to measure and understand the acuity and dependency levels of the caseload. Through an expert clinician development process at one NHS trust, aspects of procedural complexity, interdisciplinary working, risk stratification and comorbidities were used to quantify acuity and dependency. This paper uses a case study approach to present a new method of measuring this important concept.

scholarly journals Hydropower Policy and Site-Level Contestation under the Political Transition: Challenges for Ending the Power Cut in Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-24
Author(s):  
Hari Dhungana ◽  
Gyanu Maskey
Keyword(s):  
Local Level ◽  
Indigenous Rights ◽  
Political Transition ◽  
Hydropower Project ◽  
Hydropower Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Democratic Polity ◽  
Local Stakeholders

The growing optimism for hydropower development in Nepal over the past few years faces significant bottlenecks amid the country’s political transition. The government’s policies to attract more and more investment in new hydropower projects face the challenge of retaining investors and bringing projects to success, as considerable confusion and uncertainty exist around environmental and social-political demands on the projects. Ongoing political transition retains and harbours greater grey area for local and indigenous rights, labor issues, grievance handling, site-level decision-making, and responding to the widespread resort to obstructionism, blockages, and strikes. This paper draws on the evidence and insights from the case study of hydropower project in Western Nepal and a series of meetings in Kathmandu with water sector stakeholders to identify key challenges for the development and implementation of hydropower projects in terms of physical and social impacts. To achieve policy goals on hydropower development, it is essential to have policy-legal clarity on the above issues in a manner that is understood and legitimated by local stakeholders, and internalized into decision-system at the local level. These conditions will be rendered feasible only with the end of ongoing political transition in favour of a stable, transparent and democratic polity in the country.

scholarly journals Leading for Innovation: A Case Study of Financial Services Organization in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
L. A. Pavithra Madhuwanthi
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Work Behavior ◽  
Innovative Work Behavior ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Constructive Feedback ◽  
Financial Services Sector

Leadership is a crucial determinant of Innovative Work Behavior (IWB) of employees in an organization. Many researchers have found the linkage of the leadership and IWB in various industries, yet very little attention has been paid on the financial services sector, particularly in Sri Lanka [1]. Hence, this study intends to examine how leadership affects employees’ IWB in the financial services sector in Sri Lanka. It is a qualitative study, which adopted a case study approach. The study used a purposive sample of 10 innovative employees in the organization, based on the recommendation of the management and in-depth face to face interviews were carried out with those employees. A thematic analysis was employed for data analysis. The findings of the study were the characteristics of transformational leadership predominantly made impact on promoting IWB among the employees in the chosen financial services organization. Further, IWB of the employees are encouraged if the leader provides more autonomy, resources, constructive feedback, recognition to the employees and the leader being a role model for the employees. The implications of the study suggests insights to the organizational leadership to foster IWB among the employees.

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