scholarly journals Role of Infrastructural Projects in Sustainable Development: Analysis of Local Government Services of Emerging Economies

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-108
Author(s):  
Ashfaq Ahmad ◽  
Zaheer ud Din Babar ◽  
Khalid Latif
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Government Services

Local Government services are considered essential for sustainable development in the contemporary world especially in the infrastructure sector. Emerging economies like Pakistan are struggling to improve quality of life by providing better opportunities to its masses through local government services for sustainable development. However, existing literature indicates some issues regarding contribution of local government in terms of infrastructure development in the emerging economies; therefore, this study was carried out to examine the role of local government services in project success for sustainable development through infrastructure projects in the selected part of Pakistan. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 217 respondents who were directly engaged in infrastructure projects by using random sampling technique. SPSS was used for data analysis through selected statistical techniques by collecting primary data through structured research instrument using five points liker scale ranging 1 to 5. Results indicate that there is statistically significant relationship between services of local government and project success in infrastructure sector that is evident from positive association among selected variables. Moreover, findings reveal the significant impact of Local Govt. Services on project success of infrastructure sector that could contribute towards sustainable socio-economic development in the economy. It is suggested that policy makers and relevant authorities should improve the quality of local government services with diversity to develop infrastructure sector by executing success projects for individual and collective well-being. This study could help to enhance understanding of relevant stakeholders.

scholarly journals The role of Sukuk in achieving sustainable development: Evidence from the Islamic Development Bank

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-48
Author(s):  
Hanan Al Madani ◽  
Khaled O. Alotaibi ◽  
Salah Alhammadi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
Structured Interviews

The purpose of this study is to examine the compliance of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Sukuk with Maqasid Al-Shari’ah (objectives of Islamic law) in relation to human development and well-being. The paper provides a theoretical model explaining how Sukuk can achieve Maqasid Al-Shari’ah by assessing the role of Sukuk in the circulation, development, and preservation of wealth to attain social justice. This study employs a qualitative methodology using an empirical case study. The primary data are collected through elite semi-structured interviews. The secondary data are obtained using a content analysis method from Sukuk’s Principle Terms and Conditions, Information Memorandum and IDB’s annual reports for the period 2007–2017 to explain the structures and features of the Sukuk and examine their compliance with the developed model. The findings indicate that the Medium Term Note (MTN) Sukuk program positively serves the elements of hifth al-mal (safeguarding wealth), showing a direct relationship between the shift of wealth among parties and the compliance of Maqasid Al-Shari’ah. This implies that the investments made by Sukuk would benefit everyone, including individuals, institutions, societies, and the whole country, to achieve human well-being and sustainable development. Nonetheless, the analysis suggests that Shari’ah supervisory boards need to focus more on the substance when structuring Sukuk to help Islamic finance benefit in terms of moving towards the achievement of Maqasid Al-Shari’ah.

Sustainable Development Integration in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Sardianou
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Educational Processes ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Sustainability Concept ◽  
Development Movement

The sustainability concept was introduced as a result of growing public concern about the degradation of the natural environment. Environmental movements resulted in the Brundtland report, as the general quest for combining economic development and environmental protection in favor of next generations. Within the sustainability concept, four interrelated pillars are considered important, namely, economic, environmental, social, and cultural. The upper goal of the sustainability approach is the management of natural resources in a way that contributes to human well-being. Within this framework, individuals meet their needs with respect to the quality of the environment. In order to achieve this goal, the role of education is crucial. Several declarations were developed on stressing the importance of education to increase awareness for sustainable development. The sustainable development movement advocated a shift toward more holistic educational processes where, in addition to basic sciences, individuals would be educated to adopt attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors compatible with the principles of sustainability. Within this context, educational organizations, such as universities, are to enhance students’ perceptions toward sustainable development by adopting learning programs and courses that will help individuals to recognize that their consumption habits, as reflected in their own actions, affect their current and future economic and environmental impacts.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KOMPETENSI APARATUR PENATA LAPORAN KEUANGAN DAN PERAN APARAT PENGAWAS INTERN PEMERINTAH (APIP) TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORANKEUANGAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH DI PROVINSI BENGKULU

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Irwansyah Irwansyah ◽  
Tantri Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Financial Report ◽  
Financial Administration ◽  
Positive Effect

apparatus internal government (apip) on quality of local government financial report in bengkulu province. This research uses quantitative approach, using primary data through questionnaire. Respondents in this study are the Financial Administration Official (PPK), the Technical Activity Executing Officials (PPTK), and the Spending Treasurer. Technical analysis of data using multiple linear regression analysis of SPSS program assistance. The results of this study indicate that the competence of the apparatus of financial statements do not positively affect the quality of local government financial and the role of apparatus internal government (APIP) has a positive effect on the quality of local government financial statements in Bengkulu Province.Key Words: Government, Competency, APIP

scholarly journals EVALUATING THE ROLE OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND ITS RELATION TO THE QUALITY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-180
Author(s):  
Luh Merawati ◽  
Putu Kumalasari
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Analysis Technique

Purpose — This research aimed to obtain empirical evidence about the effect of accounting understandability, human resource competency and the role of internal audit as moderating variable on the quality of financial statement. Design/methodology/approach — This research was conducted on all financial administration officials and treasurers of local government in Bangli Regency with the primary data was obtained from questionnaires which were distributed to respondents. Sample was determined through purposive sampling. The analysis technique used was the multiple linear regression analysis. Findings — The results suggested that accounting understandability and the human resouce competency had positive effect on the quality of financial statement. Meanwhile, the relation between accounting understandibility and the quality of financial statement, the role of internal audit was not the moderating variable. Whereas, the effect of the role of internal audit was proven to moderate the relation between human resource competency and the quality of financial statement, with negative direction. Practical Implications — The financial statement of local government is a form of accountability on the use of local finances as the implementation of regional autonomy and the operational of local government to provide useful information in decision making. Originality/value — The quality of the said financial statement is determined by qualitative characteristics which are relevant, reliable, comparable and understandable, based on PP No. 71 of 2010.

PERANAN INSPEKTORAT KABUPATENSUMENEP DALAM MENCEGAH DAN MENDETEKSI FRAUD DI DINAS PENDIDIKAN SUMENEP

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Astri Furqani ◽  
Hafidhah .
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Government

In this era, a lot of activities that can not be separated from the practice of cheating or fraud , no exception In the government . Inspektorat Sumenep is the leading institution of internal Local Government in preventing and detecting fraud in the Local Government appropiate Perbup Sumenep No. 29 of 2008 . Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep need attention on the issue . This is due to Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep an agency with the largest number of assets and managing large budgets . These conditions led to the formulation of the problem is How Inspektorat Sumenep role in preventing and detecting fraud in Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep. This study used a qualitative approach in which the focus of this study is Inspektorat role in preventing and detecting fraud at Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep . Primary data obtained by direct interviews with the parties directly related to the determination of the source of research data in a qualitative study using nonprobability sampling . The sampling technique used was purposive sampling . The conclusion of this study, role of the Inspektorat Sumenep in the prevention of fraud in Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep still not maximal . This is due to Inspektorat Sumenep not supervise from the planning / budgeting and not optimal in overseeing and assisting the implementation of the SPIP as an instrument of fraud prevention in Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep . The role of Inspektorat Sumenep in the detection of fraud in Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep done by conducting an audit of financial and asset management in each financial year.Keywords: fraud, government, inspektorat.

Review of Constipation Treatment Methods with Emphasis on Laxative Foods

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 675-688
Author(s):  
Shamsi Abbasalizadeh ◽  
Behzad Ebrahimi ◽  
Aslan Azizi ◽  
Rogaye Dargahi ◽  
Maryam Tayebali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Lifestyle Factor ◽  
Flax Seed ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Daily Exercise

Constipation is a common public health concern experienced by all individuals during their life affecting the quality of life. In this paper, we aimed to provide an overview of the existing evidence regarding the role of food ingredients, including bran, prune, fig, kiwifruit, and flax-seed in constipation treatment. We searched Scopus, Pub Med, and Science Direct by using the keywords, “laxative foods” and “constipation”, for searching studies assessing laxative food ingredients and their beneficial effects on constipation treatment and/or control. Lifestyle modifications such as increasing dietary fiber and fluid intake and daily exercise are the proposed first line treatments for constipation. Optimizing ‘diet’ as an efficient lifestyle factor may contribute to the well-being of patients. The use of laxative food ingredients including bran, prune, fig, kiwifruit, flax-seed, probiotics, and prebiotics is a convenient alternative to cope with constipation. According to previous findings, laxative food ingredients could be considered as effective treatments for subjects suffering from constipation. Many studies have assessed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological roles of these ingredients in treating constipation, however, their importance has not been thoroughly investigated.

scholarly journals The Quality of Life Definition: Where Are We Going?

Uro ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-22
Author(s):  
Tommaso Cai ◽  
Paolo Verze ◽  
Truls E. Bjerklund Johansen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Extra Dimension ◽  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Laboratory Findings

The quality of life (QoL) concept now includes new aspects related to patients’ well-being because QoL has become more of a personal perception than an an objective and measurable entity. Here, we discuss the principal aspects of QoL-related aspects in urology and andrology by using a narrative review. Some aspects concerning the QoL are essential when managing uro-andrological patients. The aim of treatments should not only include the absence of disease or symptoms relief but also the improvement of a patient’s QoL with regard to his/her internal status and relationship with others. In this sense, any therapeutic approach should be based on the patient’s perspectives and not only on the instrumental and laboratory findings. Finally, we discussed the role of a patient’s sexual partner adding an extra dimension to the patient-centerd approach as part of the QoL concept in andrology.

scholarly journals Subjective Well-Being and the 2008 Recession in European Regions: The Moderating Role of Quality of Governance

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efstratia Arampatzi ◽  
Martijn J. Burger ◽  
Spyridon Stavropoulos ◽  
Frank G. van Oort
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
European Regions ◽  
Quality Of Governance ◽  
Moderating Role

scholarly journals The Role of Self-Management Practices as Mechanisms for Re-Establishing Normality in Cancer Survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 520-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Henshall ◽  
Sheila Greenfield ◽  
Nicola Gale
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Lifestyle Activities ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Static Concept

This article explores the relationship between cancer survivors’ use of self-management practices and their search for normality. Using Frank’s illness narratives and other theoretical literature on normality in chronic illness, it draws on findings from a qualitative study to explore different ways cancer survivors use self-management practices to re-establish normality in their lives post-cancer. The findings suggest that “normality” represents different things to cancer survivors. We suggest that normality in survivorship is not a static concept but is fluid, and at certain times, cancer survivors may display some or all of these different versions of normality. The findings show that self-management practices can help cancer survivors experiment with different health and lifestyle processes to help support their “normal” daily lifestyle activities, quality of life, and well-being.

Framing the role of higher education in sustainable development: a case study analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanna Elmassah ◽  
Marwa Biltagy ◽  
Doaa Gamal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Educational Leaders ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Case Study Analysis

Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) should play a fundamental role in achieving the international 2030 sustainable development (SD) agenda. Quality education is the fourth of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and one of the targets related to this is to ensure that by 2030 all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote SD. Therefore, the SDGs provide a motive for HEIs to integrate SD concepts into their day-to-day practices. This study aims to introduce a framework for HEIs’ sustainable development assessment. Such a framework guides HEIs and educational leaders to support their countries’ commitments to achieving the SDGs. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the results of a case study analysis of the role and successful techniques of HEIs in achieving SD in three countries, namely, Germany, Japan and Egypt. Primary data was collected by semi-structured interviews with three Cairo University officials, while secondary data was collected by reviewing the universities' official websites, reports, publications and related papers. This study introduces a novel framework for HEIs' SD analysis and assessment, which guides HEIs and educational leaders to support SD to fulfill their countries' commitments to achieving the SDGs. This framework is based on the following five categories: strategic direction and institutional working practices, supporting students, supporting university staff competencies, supporting society's stakeholders and networking and sustainable campus. Consideration is given to the potential role of HEIs to support SD in each of these areas. Findings Cairo University could learn from the novel and pioneer practices of the Leuphana University of Lüneburg, and the University of Tokyo to fill in the gaps it has in different roles. It can also put more effort into adopting the suggested higher education programs of Egypt's Vision 2030. Research limitations/implications This paper is limited to a case analysis comparing three countries, Germany, Japan and Egypt. Second, this study has not considered school education, which is equally essential in countries' SD. Practical implications HEIs can use the framework and the findings in this paper to evaluate their current roles in supporting SD, identify the gaps and take actions accordingly to address their weaknesses. Originality/value The paper compares three universities, one in each of the case study countries. It draws conclusions that identify ways in which the paper's framework and findings can guide SD practice in HEIs internationally, especially those in the developing world.

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