scholarly journals Nilai-Nilai Religiusitas Adat Mo Me�ati pada Masyarakat Kota Gorontalo (Replika Islam Nusantara)

Al-Ulum ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
Muhiddin Bakry
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Islamic Tradition ◽  
The People ◽  
Local Tradition ◽  
Islamic Values ◽  
Comprehensive Study

This study aims to make a comprehensive study on the phenomenon of behavior and perception of Gorontalo society to Mome�ati tradition (pledge) as the tradition of Gorontalo society in general, and especially the people of Gorontalo city, which is still maintained, and study of the aspects of religiosity of Mome�ati custom in society of Gorontalo city. This research is a field research and the data was collected using observation, interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), and documentation. The results of this study reveals that there are some steps in mome�ati tradition which doing it. These steps conveys a meaning of religiosity that is in line with the Islamic law. This is one of the local tradition of Gorontalo which has been already assimilated in Islamic values. The implication of this this study can expand and enrich information about local Islamic tradition in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Study on Potentiality of Biogas Plants and Their Role for the Conservation of Environment

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Dinesh Ghimire ◽  
Jagannath Shrestha ◽  
Anup K.C
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Household Surveys ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The People ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Biogas Plants ◽  
Biogas Technology

This study presents the potentiality of biogas plants and their role for the conservation of environment. It is basedon primary data collected from 84 household surveys, 6 key informant interviews and two focus group discussions. It was observed that more than 95% of the people residing in the VDCs were using firewood as a main source ofenergy. The total amount of firewood consumed was 510.570 ton/year which emits 775.052tCO2e/year. Due to the presence of agriculture based livestock holding population, there is a great potential of biogas technology. Thestudy showed that biogas technology could saved 34.40% of firewood which conserves 5.415 ha of forests area. There is a potentiality of 58 biogas plants of size 6 cu.m which will reduce 440.800 tCO2e/year.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/njst.v15i2.12114Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 15, No.2 (2014) 51-56

Striving against the ‘Nafs’

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-120
Author(s):  
Mulki Mohamed Al-Sharmani
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Ethical Principles ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Islamic Tradition

I analyze how Somalis in Helsinki re-interpret religious norms on marriage in light of: 1) the challenges of socioeconomic hardships and marginalization in Finland; and 2) ethical principles in Islamic tradition that underlie religious rulings such as striving against the selfishness of the ‘nafs’ (self) and seeking spiritual advancement. I examine how norms on spousal roles and rights are contested and reinterpreted. I highlight how young women, in particular, foreground the ‘ethical' in their religious understandings of marriage norms. I explore if Veit Bader’s1 concept of ‘internal religious governance’ can analytically explain these processes. I draw on data from individual interviews and focus group discussions with women and men; and interviews with mosque imams and a clan elder.

scholarly journals Desertification in the Upper West Region of Ghana: Causes, Processes and Impact

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Amankwah
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Charcoal Production ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Wood Fuel ◽  
West Region ◽  
The People ◽  
Drying Up

This paper is written to find out the causes, processes and impact of desertification in the Upper West Region and to suggest ways to address the problem. The research was conducted through interviews, field survey, using questionnaires and focus group discussions. It was realized during the research that the people in the region are aware of the environmental degradation but have varied views on the causes and their consequences. They realized the reduction in crop yield in recent years, the changing weather pattern, the drying up of streams and river bodies and many others, which are as a result of the human activities that negatively affect the environment. The research also discovered that felling down of trees for charcoal production, wood fuel and bush burning top the list of environmental degradation in the region. It was concluded by proposing measures such as afforestation, proper land management, introduction of fine or punishment for bush burning and enforcement of forest regulations in curbing the rate of environmental degradation that leads to desertification in the region. Keywords: Desertification; Environmental degradation; Tree felling; Bush burning and charcoal.

scholarly journals The Causes And Effects Of Domestic Violence In The East Mamprusi Traditional Area In Northern Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abudulai Mohammed- Kamilu ◽  
Augustine Adjei ◽  
Francis Kyei Badu
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Cultural Practice ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The People ◽  
Traditional Area

The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence, causes and effects of domestic violence in the East Mamprusi Traditional area of the Northern Region of Ghana. Five research questions were used to draw answers from respondents. A descriptive survey was used for the study. Men and women (192) respondents were included in the study. Systematic, purposive, lottery and snowball sampling were used to select the sample size of 25 respondents. Interview guide was used for focus group discussions for men and women. Focus group discussions were transcribed. The study revealed that, people in East Mamprusi Traditional area experience various kinds of domestic violence. From the findings it was concluded that some of the cultural practice in the area allow violent means to correct wrong doing. And the conclusions were that correction could be effective without the use of violence. It was recommended among others that, Government should expand counseling facilities in schools to meet the demands of the people.

scholarly journals THE ADAPTATION OF ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES IN SARAWAK TRADITIONAL MALAY HOUSE

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-216
Author(s):  
Adibah Yusof ◽  
Khairul Aidil Azlin Abd Rahman ◽  
Azmal Sabil ◽  
Nangkula Utaberta ◽  
Nadzirah Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Interior Space ◽  
Malay Archipelago ◽  
Residential Space ◽  
Islamic Values

Historically, in the event of Islam's arrival in the Malay Archipelago, the ways of Islam were adapted to the lifestyle of the Malay community. It's part of modernizing traditional Malay thoughts (akliah) which is influenced by Islamic values and teachings. One of the manifestations of Islamic influence in the traditional Malay lifestyle can be identified from the design and characteristics of Traditional Malay houses, developed with underlying principles of Islam. This paper discusses the application of Islamic principles in Sarawak traditional Malay houses. The research was conducted on three traditional Malay houses chosen from Sarawak and located in Kuching, Sarawak. The methods of observation and case study were employed, focusing on the interior space of the house and certain other design components. In addition, interviews were performed with the owners of the three houses that comprised the samples and focus group discussions with 12 Malay people over 65. The findings indicate that three concepts may be related to Islam's characteristics in Sarawak: the concept of occupant social connections, residential space, and construction and design.

scholarly journals Penguatan Relasi Multikultural Dengan Literasi Digital Di Desa Pait Kasembon Malang

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Dien Nur Chotimah ◽  
Sutaman Sutaman
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Web Design ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
The People ◽  
In The Beginning

<p class="ABSTRACTJUDUL"><em>This dedication’s to society activity that have been conducted in Pait Village, Kasembon District, Malang take the theme building and strengthening multicultural relations. The method used in dedication to society is the Participation Action Research (PAR) method, taking into account the conditions of assistance in the beginning and the conditions of assistance that are expected. Assistance was carried out in a number of Focus Group Discussions (FGD), socialization and some workshops. Strengthening multicultural relations in the people of Pait Village is very necessary given the diversity of different community backgrounds, especially from the religious aspect. This dedication program has resulted in the formation of a Multicultural Literacy Concern (PLM) community. In addition, the authorship assistance program was also carried out for the community members. Even expanding its influence by spreading their ideas through the website ikipait.com. This assistance resulted in a pretty good web design, displaying the writings of PLM community members.</em></p><p class="ABSTRACTJUDUL"><em> </em></p><p class="ABSTRACT"><em>Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang telah dilakukan di Desa Pait, Kecamatan Kasembon, Kabupaten Malang ini mengambil tema membangun dan menguatkan relasi multikultural. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah metode Participation Action Research (PAR), dengan memperhatikan kondisi dampingan di awal serta kondisi dampingan yang diharapkan. Pendampingan dilakukan dalam beberapa Focus Group Discussion (FGD) dan juga dalam bentuk sosialisasi serta pelaksanaan beberapa workshop. Penguatan relasi multikultural pada warga masyarakat Desa Pait sangat diperlukan mengingat keberagaman latar belakang masyarakat yang berbeda, terutama dari aspek agama. Program pengabdian ini menghasilkan terbentuknya komunitas Peduli Literasi Multikultural (PLM) yang berfungsi untuk menguatkan relasi multikultural. Selain itu, juga terlaksana program pendampingan kepenulisan kepada warga masyarakat. Bahkan meluaskan pengaruhnya dengan menyebarkan ide dan gagasan mereka melalui website ikipait.com. Pendampingan ini menghasilkan desain web yang cukup baik, dengan menampilkan tulisan-tulisan karya anggota komunitas PLM.</em></p>

scholarly journals Actualization of Local Wisdom in Anticipating Radicalism of Religion In Gorontalo Indonesia

KALAM ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-352
Author(s):  
Rahmawati Rahmawati ◽  
Muh. Rusli ◽  
Kasim Yahiji
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Moral Education ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
The People ◽  
Religious Radicalism

This paper aims to express the values of local wisdom that belong to the people of Gorontalo, Indonesia. The values of local wisdom need to be explored to anticipate the symptoms of religious radicalism that began to emerge in the life of the people of Gorontalo city. Using phenomenology method, this study analyzes the data obtained through interviews, observation, documentation, and focus group discussions. The results of the study show that Gorontalo people have many local wisdom values, such as huyula; dulohupa;Modungohe ta Uda’a; Mopiyohu to bisala wawu huhutu; dan Tombulu. In the local wisdom found the value of mutual cooperation, deliberation, adherence to custom , tolerance, love for the motherland, moral education, self-purification, deepening of Islamic teachings, benevolence, and virtue. This study concludes that Gorontalo people have internal strength as social capital to anticipate the symptoms of religious radicalism.

scholarly journals Deep Issues behind the Crisis in the Niger Delta Region: The Case of Oil Exploration in Ogoniland, Rivers State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Tombari Bodo
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Oil Exploration ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
Petroleum Development

This study was designed to mirror the deep issues behind the crisis in the Niger Delta region, using the oil exploration of Ogoniland as the case study and proffering possible solutions on how best to combat the identified problems. To achieve this aim, focus group discussions, unstructured interviews and oral testimonies were employed for the collection of data; and data analysis were carried out using simple coding for recognition, transcription from the local dialect to English Language, rewriting and interpretations. The results revealed that the people’s expectation from the Government and Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has not been met; illegal refineries and other criminal vices are now fully in operation in Ogoniland. The people blamed the Shell Petroleum Development Company, the Federal Government, some of their corrupt chiefs, Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and some of the community youths for the problems in the communities. However, the Ogoni people believed that the full implementation of the United Nations Environmental Programmes (UNEP) report on Ogoniland and the Ogoni Bill of Rights will ameliorate all their sufferings. It was recommended that SPDC should avoid reaching agreements with the traditional rulers and politicians from Ogoni on projects bordering on development of the land that excludes the people. It was also recommended that SPDC should carry out town hall meetings, focus group discussions or even distribute questionnaires in the local communities in Ogoni communities to ascertain the best solutions from the local people (who are the majority) rather than taking only the decisions from Ogoni leaders, which may not be the consensus opinion of the people.

Dari Idealisme ke Pragmatisme: Pergeseran Paradigma dalam Pengembangan Hukum Ekonomi Syariah di Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-210
Author(s):  
Addiarrahman Addiarrahman ◽  
Illy Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Business World ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
The Public ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Legal Consideration ◽  
Economic Law ◽  
Islamic Economic

This study seeks to understand the pragmatism of the development of sharia economic law, and its implications for Islamic financial products in Indonesia. The data comes from the results of interviews and focus group discussions with key informants from academics, practitioners, authorities, and the public. This research finds that pragmatism in the development of Islamic economic law is an approach that still dominates the DSN-MUI fatwas. The pragmatism style used is complex-eclectic pragmatism which is represented through makhārij al-fiqhiyyah, which is to choose a mild opinion by sticking to the strongest method or also called "taysīr al-manhajī". The use of this method is intended to ensure that the fatwa is truly able to answer the needs of the business world, as well as being in line with sharia principles. DSN-MUI also does not use maslahah as a legal consideration in a free or liberal way. Rather, it returns maslahah in consideration of the method, so that it is permissible to use the bay’ al-'inān contract only in a forced state (ḍarurah).

scholarly journals “Stages of change, smoking behavior and acceptability of a textmessaging intervention for tobacco cessation among cigarette, dokha and shishasmokers: A qualitative research study.”

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e029144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusra Elhidaia Elobaid ◽  
Andrea Leinberger Jabari ◽  
Aisha Al Hamiz ◽  
Abdul Rizzak Al Kaddour ◽  
Sherif Bakir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions

ObjectivesTo explore: (A) the underlying motivators and barriers to smoking cessation among young Arabic speaking smokers and (B) to examine the suitability and preferences for tobacco cessation interventions (specifically text messages) and study the possibility of enrollment methods for a randomised controlled study using text messages as an intervention for tobacco cessation.DesignQualitative research using focus group discussions and content analysis.Setting(s)Two universities, one of them is the first and foremost comprehensive national university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The third setting is the largest hospital in the UAE and the flagship institution for the public health system in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.ParticipantsSix focus group discussions with a total of 57 participants. Forty-seven men and 10 women. Fifty-three of them were current smokers.ResultsThe analysis of six focus groups was carried out. Main themes arose from the data included: preferences for tobacco cessation interventions and acceptability and feasibility of text messaging as tobacco cessation intervention. Different motives and barriers for quitting smoking including shisha and dokha were explored.ConclusionInterventions using text messaging for smoking cessation have not been used in the Middle East and they could potentially be effective; however, tailoring and closely examining the content and acceptability of text messages to be used is important before the conduction of trials involving their use. Social media is perceived to be more effective and influential, with a higher level of penetration into communities of young smokers.

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