The Use of Biometric Technology in the Success of the 2015 General Elections in Nigeria

Politeia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abiodun Fatai ◽  
Lekan Ismaila Adisa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
The Political ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Political Elites ◽  
Electoral Fraud ◽  
Biometric Technology ◽  
Democratic Quality ◽  
General Elections

The use of technological devices in the electoral process has been seen as the solution to electoral fraud and manipulations in many fledgling democracies in Africa. Technological innovations such as biometric devices have reinforced democratic quality of elections, ensuring electoral integrity in many countries in Africa. The study examines the uses of biometric technology in the 2015 elections in Nigeria. This paper argues that although these technological innovations encountered some change in the 2015 elections, these innovations enhanced the free and fair character, credibility and legitimacy of the 2015 elections when compared to previous elections since 1999 in Nigeria. While the paper adopted a qualitative research method it concludes on the need for INEC to undertake critical training of their officials, as well as rigorous education of the political elites on the efficient use of the card readers and the implication for democratic consolidation in Nigeria.

The Relationship of Music-Sound, Technology and Internet

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-169
Author(s):  
Clemens Felix Setiyawan ◽  
Dyah Murwaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Music Technology ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Participant Observer ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sound Technology

Nowadays, music creation, collaboration, and publication are easier because of technology. Most young generations have sent music data, made, sold, bought music files on the internet. This changed music processes certainly resulted in different outcomes. Listening and creating music by new means, can change music itself. Technology has simplified tools, and the internet has simplified the distance. But new problems and questions have been found. How were the internet and technology influenced the quality of music, music creator, music appreciator and the form of music. The aims of this research to determine the relationship between music, technology, and the internet, through behavior of the young generation. This study was qualitative research that used observations and unstructured interviews. In subsequent observations, participant-observer was chosen as an advanced research method to better understand existing phenomena. The result of observations and interviews were interpreted, then presented descriptively. This research used theory by Don Ihde that technology has three characteristics (1) material (2) used (3)relationship of human and tools. The result of this research is internet influenced music quality and human appreciation. Technology changed the way humans create music.

scholarly journals ANALISIS RESPON MAHASISWAPGSD DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL IPABERDASARKAN STRUCTURE OF OBSERVED LEARNING OUTCOME TAXONOMY DITINJAU DARI MOTIVASI BELAJAR

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Fatimah
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Solo Taxonomy ◽  
High Category ◽  
Abstract Level

SOLO Taxonomy is one of the frameworks used in analyzing the quality of responses in problem solving. This research aim to analyze the student’s responses level in doing problem solving item based on SOLO Taxonomy overviewed from motivation to learn. The research method used in this study was a qualitative research with the data sources of this study were 75 students period 2016/2017. The results of the study showed that student’s responses in doing problem solving wave concept at prestructural level is 62,17%, Unistructural Level is 27,63%, Multistructural level is 58,22%, Relasional level is 48,50%, and Extended Abstract level is 37,82%; Motivation to learn’s student high category are better at responding to answer item based SOLO Taxonomy than motivation to learn’s students low category.Keywords: Student’s reponses; SOLO Taxonomy; Motivation to Learn

scholarly journals Biometric technologies and the prospect of sustainable democracy in Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-43
Author(s):  
Harrison Adewale Idowu
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Political Will ◽  
Electoral Fraud ◽  
Biometric Technology ◽  
Democratic Development ◽  
Know How

The paper interrogates the prospect of attaining sustainable democracy in Africa using biometric technology (BT) for elections. Technology has become relevant in virtually every aspect of human endeavour, including election management and democratic development. In Africa, BT has also been deployed to improve the quality of elections and democracy. Using document analysis and review of relevant literature, findings indicate that to a large extent, BT is charting the path for sustainable democracy in Africa. However, the deployment of BT for African elections still faces serious challenges such as its high cost, inability to address some forms of electoral fraud, and lack of technical know-how. The paper concludes that the cultivation of political will to improve the quality of elections is important in order to address the current challenges of using BT in African elections and increase the prospect of attaining sustainable democracy.

scholarly journals PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF IMMIGRATION CONTENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA INSTAGRAM AT THE TPI EAST JAKARTA CLASS I IMMIGRATION OFFICE

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-92
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aditya Majdi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Class I ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
The Public

Public perception of immigration content at the TPI East Jakarta Class I Immigration Office is very important in determining the quality of information and understanding of immigration provided to the public by focusing on social media Instagram. With some literacy regarding public perceptions it can produce a public view of immigration content that has been disseminated through social media Instagram TPI Class I Immigration Office, East Jakarta. This can be used as study and learning material in seeing some of the shortcomings that must be addressed by the TPI East Jakarta Class I Immigration Office regarding public perceptions of immigration content. With the descriptive qualitative research method, it explains that there are still gaps or shortcomings of immigration content disseminated through social media Instagram TPI Class I Immigration Office, East Jakarta. So it is very necessary to make several further research studies related to public perceptions of immigration content so as to harmonize understanding between the information provider and the recipient of the information.  

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah pada Sekolah Bertaraf Internasional

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-180
Author(s):  
Fandi Akhmad ◽  
Oktanadhiya Defa Rosana ◽  
Al A'raaf Wira Adli ◽  
Nuraini Karim Damanik ◽  
Khonsa Dhiya Ulhaq
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
Research Method ◽  
School Quality ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
International School ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Research Type

This study aims to increase the quality of leadership according to the context in the field, especially in the standard of international school leadership. The research method uses a qualitative research type, with the data source used is literature both in books and journals. The results showed that there was a weak but influential relationship between the School Principal's leadership on school quality its self. There is a weak but significant and influential relationship between teacher performance and school quality. Simultaneously, School Principal's leadership and teacher performance have a weak but significant relationship, and both have a positive effect on school quality.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas kepemimpinan sesuai dengan konteks di lapangan khususnya dalam kepemimpinan pada sekolah bertaraf Internasional. Metode penelitian menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan sumber data yang digunakan adalah berupa literatur baik dalam buku maupun jurnal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang lemah namun berpengaruh antara kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap mutu sekolah. Terdapat hubungan yang lemah namun signifikan dan berpengaruh antara kinerja guru terhadap mutu sekolah. Secara simultan, kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dan kinerja guru memiliki hubungan yang lemah namun signifikan, dan berpengaruh positif terhadap mutu sekolah. 

scholarly journals CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR OF SETYA NOVANTO’S CASE

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 545
Author(s):  
Sintia Purnama ◽  
Muhammad Akbar Nurhakim
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Conceptual Metaphor ◽  
The Political ◽  
Conceptual Metaphors ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Political Discourses ◽  
And Function ◽  
Meaning And Function

This research is entitled Conceptual Metaphors of Setya Novanto'case; In the newspaper. The purpose of this research is to know the meaning and function of the metaphor, this study also tries to find out the conceptualizations of politics. In this case, the author uses the theory of Lakoff and Johnson. Data were taken from 4 news from people's mind newspaper Tuesday 28 November 2017, Kompas daily pad Monday 20 November 2017, new compass on 22 November 2017 and people's mind on 20 November 2017 . in this research the writer use a qualitative research Method. Which all of the data are they presented descriptively. From the analysis, the result found 4 political discourses in conceptual metaphor in the newspaper about Setya Novanto cases. From 175 metaphorical statements, the researcher found 55 metaphors. that is found 45 % as objects or goods that can be traded.30 % politics as a battle,10% as a war and 15 % as a race. It shows that in the political discourses.Keywords:      Newspaper, Conceptual, Metaphor, Setya Novanto’s case.

MANFAAT PELAKSANAAN UJI KOMPETENSI PRAMUSAJI UNTUK MENJAMIN KUALITAS PELAYANAN RESTORAN DI KOTA TOMOHON

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Mahdalena Tukunang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Professional Certification ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Qualitative Research Method

Abstract: The industry or restaurant business in Tomohon City has a very rapid growth. The purpose of this study was to analyze the benefits of competency assessment for waiters to ensure the quality of their services while working. The method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive analysis model. The research was conducted at 10 restaurants in Tomohon City. The results showed that as a reflection or image of the restaurant, it was judged by the visiting guests, which was determined by the competence of the waiter who worked, including the expertise of the waiter in serving customers directly. This is very crucial in giving a good impression or image and giving satisfaction to customers because they feel comfortable. This of course cannot be separated from a competency or knowledge of the profession in providing a table during the service. The results also show the need for competent waiters to have qualifications that are truly recognized in their fields which can be developed through trainings whose credibility is tested and recognized by the Professional Certification Board. Professional certification aims to provide recognition of competencies that have been obtained through learning, training, as well as work experience.

6. The European Parliament:

2021 ◽  
pp. 128-148
Author(s):  
Ariadna Ripoll Servent ◽  
Olivier Costa
Keyword(s):  
European Parliament ◽  
Theoretical Explanation ◽  
The Political ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Democratic Quality ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Over Time

The European Parliament (EP) symbolizes many of the struggles that characterize the process of European integration and is at the core of many theoretical and empirical debates about representation, accountability, and legitimacy. This chapter draws on a variety of theoretical approaches to explain the complex role the EP plays in the political system of the European Union (EU). It starts with a brief overview of the history and functions of the assembly, followed by a theoretical explanation of its empowerment over time. Then, it determines the extent to which the EP is capable of influencing policymaking, both in legislative and non-legislative domains, as well as for the appointment of the Commission. It presents the political structure of the assembly and underlines the role of parliamentary groups and committees. It discusses the representativeness of the EP and the democratic quality of its internal functioning. Finally, it addresses current and future challenges for the EP.

scholarly journals Internet-based focus groups: New approaches to an ‘old’ research method

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Collard ◽  
Edwin Van Teijlingen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Health Service Research ◽  
Service Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Practical Advice ◽  
Communication Software ◽  
Technical Capacity

Focus group (FG) discussions are a popular qualitative research method used in health care and health service research. More recently, internet-based FGs have grown in popularity due to the growth of: (a) the internet, both in terms of technical capacity and number of users; and (b) the improved quality of communication software (e.g. Skype). This paper highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses of conducting FGs online. Building on our experience of conducting traditional and internet-based FGs, we offer some practical advice to potential users.

scholarly journals Direitos Humanos, Cidadania e Violência no Brasil: a qualidade da democracia em perspectiva | Human Rights, Citizenship and Violence in Brazil: the quality of democracy in perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. e50753
Author(s):  
Carlos Frederico Domínguez Ávila
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Civil Rights ◽  
Legal System ◽  
The Political ◽  
Political Rights ◽  
Quality Of Democracy ◽  
Democratic Quality ◽  
Basic Rights ◽  
Personal Dignity

O artigo explora a evolução recente dos Direitos Humanos, da Cidadania e da Violência, e seus impactos na qualidade da democracia no Brasil. São utilizadas como unidades de análise três conjuntos de tópicos: a dignidade pessoal, os direitos civis, e os direitos políticos. Em geral, constata-se a existência de uma distância considerável entre a proclamação normativa desses Direitos Humanos no sistema legal, de um lado, e a efetiva promoção e execução desses direitos básicos na realidade política e social do Brasil.Palavras-chave: Direitos Humanos; Qualidade da Democracia; Brasil.ABSTRACTThe paper explores the evolution of Human Rights, Citizenship and Violence, and their impacts in the study of democratic quality in Brazil. It is used three set of basic rights as topics for research: the personal dignity, the civil rights, and the political rights. At the end, it is noted some distance between the existence of opportunities for Human Rights in the legal system of the country and the actual guarantee of those set of basic rights in the political and social Brazilian reality.Keywords: Human Rights; the Quality of Democracy; Brazil. Recebido em: 30 de Março 2020.

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