scholarly journals Communication Deficit and Monetization of Political Contests at the Electoral Commission of Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-88
Author(s):  
Shadrack Bentil ◽  
Edmund Poku Adu
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Political ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Electoral Democracy

The current state of the office of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana can be couched as a bleeding pillar in Ghana’s electoral democracy pending crisis. In spite of the numerous reform measures undertaken by the EC to improve the quality delivery of its constitutional mandate, communication deficit and the increasing monetization of parliamentary and presidential contestation poses a serious threat to broader participation and competition in Ghana's future electoral fortune. Thus, the objective of the paper was to interrogate the issues of communication inefficiencies and monetization of political contestations by the Electoral Commission of Ghana and proffer pragmatic solutions that can be taken into consideration in years ahead due to the past and recent experiences of neighbouring countries within the sub-region. The study employed the qualitative research methodology to elicit responses from 12 experts in the field of elections. Apart from the primary data generated from the field, secondary sources were consulted to situate the discussion in the existing debate in the literature. The findings of the study revealed that monetization of the political contest has negative implications for a competitive political contest--disqualification of citizens with capable minds from contesting in a multi-party democracy) whilst communication deficit was found to be deepening public distrust in the Electoral Commission of Ghana. The study, therefore, recommended among others the creation of a three-man office solely responsible for managing the commission's website and other electronic outlets, and the immediate activation and implementation of the provision in the 2020 Strategic Plan of the Electoral Commission which has remained dormant after 2016 elections.

scholarly journals PREMAN RECEH (PENGARUH MANTAN KOMBATAN GAM TERHADAP POLITIK DI TANAH RENCONG ACEH DI ERA OTSUS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulfia Andika ◽  
Egi Saputra ◽  
Dista Setya Ningsih ◽  
Sarabila Sarabila ◽  
Alimas Jonsa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Political System ◽  
The Political ◽  
Autonomous Region ◽  
The People ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Local Party

Aceh as a special autonomous region according to the mandate contained in the Aceh Government Law (UUPA) No. 11 of 2006 which gives authority to Aceh,one of which can form a local party and regional regulations (qanun) themselves. The specificity of Aceh is the result of reconciliation between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian Government in an effort to resolve endless conflicts. After a conflict resolution effort is realized, to supervise and participate in carrying out the cousre of the UUPA the GAM ex-combatants are now participating in politics which is a better alternative in seeking justice and the rights of the people of Aceh. Therefore, this study aims to find out how much the influence of former GAM combatants on politics in Aceh and the indicators used to enter the political system in Aceh, especially in the districts of West Aceh and Nagan Raya. The methodology used in this study is the qualitative research methodology, with the descriptive approach expected in this study the results found are, in the form of conclusions and suggestions that can build both for former GAM combatants and for the community in their involvement in political implementation in Aceh. Keyword: Influence, Combatants, Aceh

scholarly journals Social and Pragmatic Rules of Cursing and Other Routine Formulas in Gurage and Norwegian Culture

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fekede Menuta ◽  
Ruth Vatvedt Fjeld
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Formal Group ◽  
Nordic Countries ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
The Past ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
And Gender

The Gurage are South Ethiosemitic speakers living in the Gurage Zone in Ethiopia. In the Gurage culture, cursing expressions have differing sociological significance. They are used both literally and pragmatically. Although the cursing expressions are endangered due to modern religions, they are not well studied and documented. The objective of this article is to describe the sociolinguistic and pragmatic meanings and the structural patterns of cursing expressions in the Gurage culture, and then to compare the expressions with Nordic countries’ cursing to uncover if there are universal tendencies in the rules and routines of cursing. The study follows qualitative research methodology. The cursing expressions were partly collected from literature and largely elicited from key informants. For the cursing in Gurage, the Gumer variety, from among other 12 dialect clusters of Guragina, was chosen to maintain uniformity in description. The findings showed that self-cursing in Gurage is used to express regret, encouragement, admiration, congratulation, condolence and politeness. Alter cursing is used to cause fear, to express emotions and negative attitude towards others. Age and gender determine cursing practice. Only elder men can take part in formal group alter cursing. Women generally curse themselves and individuals in informal situations. Formal alter cursing in Gurage is graded by elders for its severity. Cursing in the Nordic countries of today is more restricted to psychological functions and a kind of identity construction. In the past, however, several of its functions were similar to the ones in Gurage.

REKA BENTUK DAN MOTIF TEPAK SIRIH: WARISAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT MELAYU MERENTAS ZAMAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-73
Author(s):  
MOHD SAWARI RAHIM ◽  
SURAYA HANI ZAKARIA
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
The Other ◽  
Aesthetic Value ◽  
The Past ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
The Aesthetic

Kertas penyelidikan ini membincangkan tentang nilai estetika pada sesebuah tepak sirih dari sudut reka bentuk serta motif rekacoraknya. Tepak sirih yang terdiri daripada cembul-cembul, bekas sirih, kacip dan gobek tampil dalam pelbagai gaya dan citarasa membuktikan keunikan, kreativiti dan daya fikir masyarakat Melayu terdahulu. Proses penciptaannya diungkapkan menerusi garapan keindahan flora dan fauna yang hidup di alam sekeliling ini. Penyelidikan yang dijalankan ini berbentuk deskriptif, hasil dari kajian lapangan dan pustaka bagi mengutip data. Maka, kaedah kualitatif digunakan bagi tujuan mengumpul segala maklumat yang diperoleh. Kaedah temubual, pemerhatian, dokumentasi dan rakaman visual dapat menjelaskan lagi tentang segala maklumat yang diperlukan. Kerelevanan kajian ini sangat perlu memandangkan zaman kini serba maju dan canggih menyaksikan golongan muda dan pewaris lebih cenderung mengagungkan budaya barat dan teknologi gajet. Mereka janggal untuk mengenali budaya dan adat Melayu warisan nenek moyang sendiri. Maka, destinasi hasil peninggalan warisan tersebut berakhir di galeri dan muzium yang kurang impaknya kepada golongan tersebut. Justeru itu, tepak sirih dilihat sebagai satu set kesenian yang dapat melambangkan ketinggian estetika dan kesantunan berbudaya masyarakat Melayu. Ia mementingkan kehidupan bersatu menerusi nilai, adat dan budaya berperaturan, kekal dan mekar sepanjang zaman menggenggam erat pepatah Melayu lama iaitu “Tak Lapuk Dek Hujan dan Tak Lekang Dek Panas”.   This research paper discusses the aesthetic value of an object called "Tepak Sireh" from the perspective of its design and pattern motifs. Consisting of betel-Handset, container betel, incisors and gobek, a Tepak sireh comes in various styles and tastes. This indicates the uniqueness, creativity and energy of the past thinking of Malay Society. The process of its creation is revealed through the application of the beauty of the flora and fauna that live in this environment. The qualitative research methodology was adopted. Data were collected by conducting interviews, observations, documentation and visual recordings The relevance of this study is crucial given that the Malay culture has not received as much attention as the other cultures from the youngsters.. This has left the legacy in galleries and museums hence inevident impact on the group. Therefore, Tepak Sireh can be viewed as a set of art that symbolizes the highly aesthetical and modestly cultured Malay community. It is concerned with life united by values, customs and culture of rules, that stay forever adhering to the old Malay proverb which is “Tak Lapuk Dek Hujan dan Tak Lekang Dek Panas”.

scholarly journals Analyzing Nigerian Army - Boko Haram’s Conflict through the Prisms of Marx’s Theory of Economic Determinism

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3(16)) ◽  
pp. 299-320
Author(s):  
Moses Joseph Yakubu ◽  
Adewunmi James Falode
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
The Political ◽  
Wealth Accumulation ◽  
Political Elites ◽  
Boko Haram ◽  
Counter Terrorism ◽  
Protracted Conflict ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Financial Interests

This work analyzes the protracted conflict between the Nigerian authority and Boko Haram from the perspectives of Karl Marx’s theory of economic determinism. It explores the financial interests of corrupt officials as a plausible explanation for unsuccessful counter-terrorism. It also argues that the major factor responsible for the intractable nature of the conflict is the material benefit that the political elites derive from its prolongation. The authors use the theory of economic determinism to vividly show how the ruling oligarchs in Nigeria have thwarted every attempt to end the conflict. Using the qualitative research methodology, the work tends to illustrate how the desire for massive and unbridled wealth accumulation drove the political and military elites in Nigeria to hinder every effort made to resolve the conflict between Nigeria and Boko Haram. In other words, the work reveals the crucial links between wealth accumulation and the prolongation of the Boko Haram conflict in Nigeria.

Psychosocial Aspects of Cybercrime Victimization in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 192-211
Author(s):  
Tansif Ur Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Private Information ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Psychosocial Aspects ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Family ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

This research assess and analyzes cybercrime's current state concerning the encompassing psychosocial context of victimization in Pakistan. This research discusses, explains, and interprets the determinants behind the psychosocial aspects of cybercrime victimization and combines the factors incorporated with the causes, patterns, and nature of psychosocial dilemmas in the Pakistani context. Qualitative research methodology by using purposive sampling is adopted, and five case studies are taken. This research is explanatory in its very nature. Unfortunately, Pakistan possesses an ideal environment for the growth of cybercrime. Women register 70% of the cybercrime cases, and more than 60% of crimes are Facebook related. Government officials were involved in leaking the private information of the victims. Most cases are filed against family members, and such cases get dropped even before a trial, as male members of the family represent females. Patriarchy reigns in its real sense as women comparatively have nominal opportunities in Pakistan.

scholarly journals A Look at the Reasons Behind the Establishment of Movements Aimed at Resuscitating the Ndebele/Mthwakazi Kingdom in Post-Colonial Zimbabwe

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Njabulo Bruce Khumalo
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Topical Issue ◽  
Post Colonial ◽  
Current State ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Liberation Struggle ◽  
White Settlers ◽  
State Of Affairs

The resuscitation of the Ndebele kingdom has been a topical issue in Zimbabwe. The Ndebele kingdom, which was established by king Mzilikazi ka MaShobana was destroyed by white settlers during the reign of his son Lobengula. The years following the colonisation of Zimbabwe saw a number of efforts being made to liberate the country. The liberation struggle came to an end in 1980 when Zimbabwe, a country which came to being as a result of nationalists was liberated and the black majority assumed power. However, there have been growing calls for the resuscitation of the Ndebele kingdom, which in some circles mean breaking away from Zimbabwe. One wonders what the reasons behind the call for the resuscitation of the Ndebele kingdom were: Is this move fuelled by poor service delivery in Zimbabwe? Are the Ndebele people unhappy with the current state of affairs in Zimbabwe? Is this another revolution waiting to happen? This study sought to establish the reasons behind calls to resuscitate the Ndebele kingdom in Zimbabwe. A qualitative research methodology was employed and interviews held with one of the heirs to the Ndebele throne, as well as the leader of one of the movements advocating for the resuscitation of the Ndebele or Mthwakazi kingdom.

scholarly journals Men from the Lenses of Deepa Mehta in Fire and Water

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Bimala Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Large Impact ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Lesbian Women ◽  
Patriarchal Society ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Deepa Mehta ◽  
In Fire

 Movie in this era has become one of the dominant modes of disseminating perceptions. Women and their issues are vital themes of women centric movies. Stereotypically, these movies display women and their position in patriarchal society. Displaying women and their issues in women centric movies is rationally expected but how men are displayed in such movies has not been given much consideration. Customarily men in such movies are presented negative which have negative impact on their audiences too. This article sets its attention on how men are seen from the lenses of women and shown in women-oriented movies. Deepa Mehta is selected to analyze how she has seen men through her lenses and represented them in Fire and Water. Qualitative research methodology is adopted where Deepa Mehta's Fire (1996) and Water (2005) are the primary data and other resources based on it are secondary. Fire is the story of two lesbian women and Water is about widowhood. Characters like Ashok, Jatin, Mundu, in Fire and Seth, Sadananda and Narayan in Water are studied and found that they are presented as the agents of the patriarchal society. Men are exhibited with all the set masculine traits as strong, brave, bold, intelligent, assertive, aggressive, savior, ruler, educated, handsome, smart, dynamic, powerful who can construct the society as they want. Sexually obsessed men in the movies represent the existing Indian patriarchal society. Abusing woman verbally, physically, mentally and sexually is considered as men's privilege. This justifies that Mehta is unable to deconstruct the notion of masculinity as presented by men directors. She also falls in the trap prescribed by patriarchy and for this she has to present men with all positive and masculine traits and women with negative feminine traits. This kind of representation of men has a large impact on the mass because of unintentional imitation.

FOSTERING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES IN ENGLISH WRITING WITH MICROBLOGGING IN TWITTER

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Pham Thi Thu Hien
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Twitter and Microblogging are two separate entities but completes each other. Both of them can be used as language learning tools and their potential has been proved by several scholars. This study tries to examine students’ experiences in integrating microblogging with twitter. It is also study about the beneficial roles of microblogging with Twitter in language learning, its relation to writing, and its appropriateness in language learning. This study employs a qualitative research methodology, and case study as its research design. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were employed in this study to find out about participants' views about microblogging and Twitter. From this study, it can be concluded that the participants of the study underwent various experiences during the implementation of microblogging with Twitter. They also felt that microblogging with Twitter at some point advantages them to systematically arrange their ideas, and allows them to choose appropriate diction of their ideas. They also stated that Twitter can be an appropriate means in language learning, especially in English writing<em>.</em>

Application of Statutes of Limitations to Islamic Banking: The Case of Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-69
Author(s):  
Aishath Muneeza ◽  
Zakariya Mustapha
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Legal Action ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
The Right ◽  
Limitation Of Action ◽  
Insight Into

Limitations of action designate extent of time after an event, as set by statutes of limitations, within which legal action can be initiated by a party to a transaction. No event is actionable outside the designated time as same is rendered statute-barred. This study aims to provide an insight into application and significance of Limitations Act 1950 and Limitation Ordinance 1952 to Islamic banking matters in Malaysia as well as Shariah viewpoint on the issue of limitation of action. In conducting the study, a qualitative research methodology is employed where reported Islamic banking cases from 1983 to 2018 in Malaysia were reviewed and analysed to ascertain the application of those statutes of limitations to Islamic banking. Likewise, relevant provisions of the statutes as invoked in the cases were examined to determine possible legislative conflicts between the provisions and the rule of Islamic law in governing the right and limitation of action in Islamic banking cases under the law. The reviewed cases show the extent to which statutes of limitations were invoked in Malaysian courts in determining validity of Islamic banking matters. The limitation provisions so referred to are largely sections 6(1)(a) and 21(1) Limitations Act 1953 and section 19 Limitation Ordinance 1953, which do not conflict with Shariah viewpoint on the matter. This study will prove invaluable to financial institutions and their customers alike in promoting knowledge and creating awareness over actionable event in the course of their transactions.

Implikatur Ekspresi Tindak Tutur Verdiktif Srimpi Anglir Mendhung

Panggung ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryono Maryono
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Audio Recordings ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Extrinsic Values

ABSTRACTUnderstanding of art will be complete if it can express a particular value. One source of values in art is the pleasure of its objectivity, which encompasses intrinsic and extrinsic values with aesthetical visualization. The values of implicature in the Srimpi Anglir Mendhung can be found by referring to the expression of verdictive speech acts in its verbal and nonverbal components. In order to study the implicature values contained in Srimpi Anglir Mendhung, the researcher uses a qualitative research methodology based on the theory of pragmatics and theory of performing arts. The strategies used for collecting data are a library study, a study of visual recordings, a study of audio recordings, and interviews. The technique of analysis is interactive and involves the triangulation of data, methodology, and theory. The results of the discussion show that the implicature in the expression of verdictive speech acts in Srimpi Anglir Mendhung is a form of adulation and homage to the noble king, Sultan Agung Hanyakra Kusuma from the Mataram Kingdom. The values of heroism and virtue contained in Srimpi Anglir Mendhung are a reflection of the values of life, which should be emulated and appreciated by the audience and general public.Keywords: implicature, expression of verdictive speech acts, and Srimpi Anglir Mendhung dance. ABSTRAKPemahaman tentang seni terjadi secara lengkap apabila mampu untuk mengungkapkan suatu nilai. Satu sumber nilai seni adalah kenikmatan yang diberikan oleh objektifitas terhadap nilai-nilai instrinsik dan ekstrinsik dengan visualisasi estetis. Merujuk pada ekspresi tindak tutur verdiktif pada komponen verbal dan nonverbal, Tari Srimpi Anglir Mendhung dapat ditarik implikatur nilainya. Untuk mengkaji implikatur nilai yang terkandung dalam Tari Srimpi Anglir Mendhung, peneliti menggunakan metodologi penelitian kualitatif dengan berlandaskan teori pragmatik dan teori seni pertunjukan. Strategi pengumpulan data berupa studi pustaka, studi rekaman visual, studi rekaman audio, dan wawancara. Teknik analisisnya bersifat interaktif dengan mentrianggulasikan data, metodologis, dan teori. Hasil pembahasan ditemukan bahwa implikatur ekspresi tindak tutur verdiktif Srimpi Anglir Mendhung merupakan bentuk sanjungan dan penghormatan terhadap raja yang dimuliakan yaitu Sultan Agung Hanyakra Kusuma dari Kerajaan Mataram. Nilai-nilai keprajuritan dan kebajikan yang terkandung dalam Srimpi Anglir Mendhung merupakan cerminan nilai-nilai kehidupan, layak diteladani dan diapresiasi oleh audiens maupun masyarakat luas.Kata kunci: ekspresi, implikatur, Tari Srimpi Anglir Mendhung, tindak tutur verdiktif

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