Traditional/Folk practices of Kerala Case studies- Part V: Healing art of tribal communities of Kerala

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajasekaran S
Keyword(s):  
Western Ghats ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Food Plants ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Racial Origin ◽  
Scientific Investigations ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Endangered Medicinal Plant ◽  
Decalepis Arayalpathra

In this case study, authors reveal very valuable Traditional Knowledge (TK) related to an important, critically endangered medicinal plant species locally known as ‘Amrithapala’, botanically identified as Decalepis arayalpathra (J.Joseph & V.Chandras.) Venter, disclosed by Smt. Lekshmikutty, women tribal healer belonging to Kani tribal community in Kerala. Kani tribe is inhabited in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts of Kerala. Smt. Lekshmikutty, has been awarded ‘Padma Shri’ this year (2018) for her outstanding contribution in the field of ethnomedical knowledge, tribal healing techniques and other contributions made by her in the conservation of biodiversity. Kani tribes are of mixed racial origin, having features of dravidian, veddoid and negrito. They are the custodians of rich TK related to biodiversity, especially on medicinal and food plants. TK related to cultural expressions presented by Kani tribal community is worth scientific scrutiny. In this communication, the authors highlight the ethnic legend of Kani tribe ritualistic music performed by them known as ‘Chattupattu’, the historical perspective of Agasthyarkoodam the southernmost peak of Western Ghats and the story of ‘Amrithapala’ . Apart from this, summary of scientific investigations so far carried out by various authors are also described.

Contemporary Socio-Economic Challenges and Legal Intervention to Nomadic Tribal Community: A Case Study of Nomadic Prisoners in Bihar

2021 ◽  
pp. 239448112110203
Author(s):  
Praveen Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Legal Aid ◽  
Legal Intervention ◽  
Developing Nation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Tribal Communities

Nomadic, de-notified and semi-nomadic tribes are considered to be the earliest inhabitants of any nation. Their sacrifices and sufferings in the past and present have resulted in a developing nation that we are today. Despite that, today, the nomadic tribal communities are the worst sufferers because of the lack of education, livelihood, occupation, fundamental rights, legal rights,etc.; they are considered to be the least developed. Failure in implementing the framework and crooked legislations had harvested their souls for our own selfish needs, and incarcerated the nomadic tribal community without providing them access to free legal aid service endeavouring for due justice. The present study broadly scrutinises these issues, problems and their ill effects because of which these communities are facing a lot of challenges and are unable to secure justice.

scholarly journals Exploring Health Disparities in Indigenous Akit Tribal Community in Riau Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rd Siti Sofro Sidiq ◽  
R. Yogie Prawira W ◽  
Hindina Maulida ◽  
R Willya Achmad W
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Root Cause ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Case Study Methods

Ten years have passed and there has been no result of an empowerment program for remote indigenous Akit tribal communities in Riau. The Akit tribe is an ancient native Malay tribe (Proto Melayu) in Riau Province. These indigenous people are still less fortunate in terms of health and social. This study investigates the root causes of health inequalities in the Akit community to get a complete picture of the problem. By using a qualitative approach and case study methods, this research is conducted by means of in-depth interviews, observation, and literature study. The results of the study show that the root cause of failed empowerment is a lack of synergy between government agencies, in which each agency had its own program, thus it poses disadvantages to the society where there are still illiterate sufferers, people who are heavily dependent on the underdeveloped environment that make them ill, and cultural institutions that are not feasible and binding to the social system that prevents people from developing.

An introduction to the functioning process of embedded paratext of digital literature: Technoeikon of digital poetry

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 646-660
Author(s):  
T Shanmugapriya ◽  
Nirmala Menon ◽  
Andy Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Print Culture ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Electronic Literature ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Digital Literature ◽  
Digital Poetry ◽  
Cyclical Process ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Digital Components

Abstract The recent digital-born electronic literature has heterogeneous components such as kinetic texts, kinetic images, graphical designs, sounds, and videos. These digital components are embedded with the main text as the paratext of print and digital works such as preface, author’s name, illustrations, and title. However, the comparative study between paratext and embedded paratext of electronic literature shows the different strategic patterns and functions of these entities. We discuss the conceptual framework of illuminant devices of paratexts and propose a new term technoeikon to recognize the functions of embedded literary artifact in digital literary works. We examine the critical construction of new term technoeikon which has a unique characteristic that makes electronic literary works different from print literature. This essay reviews the cyclical process of technoeikon from the historical perspective of pre-print culture and print culture and acknowledges technoeikon as inherited from our tradition. Due to digital contrivances, technoeikon takes a new expression as performing in digital ecology which is different from our traditional analog. This article presents a case study on Andy Campbell's (2007b) Dim O'Gauble. Also, Campbell responds to the interpretation of new term technoeikon in the fourth section of the essay.

Identity Politics and Refugee Policies in Kupang, Eastern Indonesia: A Politico-Historical Perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Andrey Damaledo
Keyword(s):  
Identity Politics ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Refugee Status ◽  
Timor Leste ◽  
Displaced People ◽  
Over Time

Abstract This article assesses the implementation of Presidential Regulation No. 125 of 2016 concerning the Treatment of Refugees and how it relates to different kinds of bureaucratic labelling of refugees as it unfolds in Indonesia’s region of Kupang. From a politico-historical perspective, Kupang is a useful case-study for elucidating the policy implications of the labelling of refugees, as the region has been hosting different kinds of refugees due to its strategic geographical location that borders Australia and Timor-Leste. Drawing on my fieldwork in Kupang between October 2012 and October 2013, and my intermittent return to the region between January 2017 and February 2019, this article argues that labels for refugees evolve over time in response to the larger sociopolitical situation, but they are formed mostly to serve the interest of the host country rather than those of displaced people. Furthermore, while labelling displaced people as “refugees” has been effective in justifying funding and support, it can also lead to a manipulation of refugee status, and the marginalization and exclusion of refugees.

Avondale Estates: A Case Study in Governmental Accounting and Auditing—A Historical Approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 419-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald L. Ariail ◽  
Joe Durden ◽  
Marilynn Leathart ◽  
Lynette Chapman-Vasill
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Governmental Accounting ◽  
Accounting History ◽  
Service Role ◽  
Audit Reports

ABSTRACT The 82 years of accounting evolution that separate the audits of 1928 and 2009 under different accounting and auditing standards are examined through a cross-disciplined case study that compares the historical 1928 and the contemporary 2009 financial statements and the accompanying audit reports of Avondale Estates, Georgia. The 1928 and 2009 reports and financial statements of this municipality, along with the municipality's current budget information accessible over the Internet, can be used in a number of ways to enhance the instruction of governmental accounting at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. In addition to aiding in the teaching of current governmental accounting standards, the case also can be used to give the student a historical perspective on governmental accounting and the accounting profession. By comparing the accounting and reporting standards used in 1928 and 2009, the student will gain an understanding of the evolution of accounting thought. Moreover, the auditors' reports for the two periods illustrate the historical and continuing public service role of the CPA profession as detailed in ET Section 53 of the AICPA Professional Standards (AICPA 2010). Thus, this case study gives the accounting instructor a useful vehicle for teaching accounting history and thought.

scholarly journals COVID -19: INCESSANT LOCKDOWNS IMPACT ON TRIBAL COMMUNITY IN INDIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 613-619
Author(s):  
Prof.P.Manjushree ◽  
P.Geetha
Keyword(s):  
Life Forms ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Mahatma Gandhi ◽  
Rural Employment ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Employment Guarantee ◽  
The Impact

It is a well-documented fact that COVID -19 pandemic is having a ravaging effect across the world, lives, livelihoods, lifestyles, life forms and more have been heavily impacted. To control the spread of pandemic Indian government adopted different approaches like - three weeks lockdown imposing social distancing, closure of non essential and businesses and very high restrictions on the mobility of people. All these measure had repercussions on the economy and severe impact among the tribal communities because of limited resources of livelihood, lack of access to Covid-19 testing and healthcare facilities, disruption of supply chains etc. According to government sources more than 10 crore forest dwellers depend on minor forest produce (MFPs) for earning income to meet their basic expenses. Due to the extensive lock down measures government failed to provide employment to tribal people under schemes like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY). This has triggered an increase in the dependence of the tribal population on the sale of forest produce. Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) should plan more supportive policy measures to reduce the impact of the pandemic on the living conditions of the tribal community.The paper focusses on the first wave of the pandemic and its impact on tribal community. KEY WORDS: COVID -19,lock down, tribal community, impact, minor forest produce(MFPS), ministry of tribal affairs (MoTA), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

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