scholarly journals Mitigating building collapse in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 449-458
Author(s):  
Williams Barnabas Qurix ◽  
Rahila Gugule Doshu

The past ten years (2010- 2020), an overwhelming number of buildings (forty-eight) have collapsed in Nigerian urban cities, with about 77% rise from the previous decade. To address this menace, the study aimed at exploring major causes of building collapse in Nigeria as perceived by building industry professionals, policy makers and the public; with a view of establishing effective ways for mitigation. The primary data were obtained from Questionnaires and field observations while secondary data were obtained from textbooks, Journal articles and newspapers.   The results revealed that factors such as change of use for building without following professional protocols is a major cause of building collapse. Poor supervision or lack of supervision by qualified professionals; substandard materials, structural failure; government controlling agency not monitoring projects and standards are compromised, a significant amount (27.7%) of collapse cases recorded during constructions. Other factors include faulty architectural and engineering designs; clients not ready to pay for quality jobs and contractors cut corners for profit. The study recommends use of Building Information Modelling to predict behaviour of buildings under various loading and environmental conditions. Also, only certified professionals should carry out design and supervision of projects. Further research should evaluate the role of technology on existing buildings to check the level of safety for occupants’ in such buildings.  

Simulacra ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansari Mansari

<em>Some gampongs in Aceh Besar have established gampong reusam on child protection in written form. Reusam which usually regulates public behavior about habits undertaken by the public in an unwritten form, is now beginning to be written in written form. The formation of gampong reusam was formed by Tuha Peut Gampong which was discussed together with the keuchik and community leaders of the gampong. This research aims to find out how the process of reusam formation of child protection in Aceh Besar and how the role of Tuha Peut in determining the direction of development of child protection reusam in Aceh Besar. This research uses qualitative research with data source from primary data obtained through interview with Keuchik, Tuha Peut Gampong and Female Woman. Secondary data is obtained through documentation studies in the library. The results showed that the process of forming a village reusam on Child Protection was established through the involvement of elements and community leaders, even women were involved in the preparation. Tuha Peut has an important role in the development of a gampong reusam that adopts local and applicable local values in Aceh. These values are deliberation, mediation and the use of adat sanctions for child offenders in cases that occur, such as Advice, Warning, apology, fines, compensation, returned to the family, Establishment of Child Protection Committees dealing with law and engagement government agencies.</em>


Jurnal Akta ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 811
Author(s):  
Bambang Suprayogi ◽  
Akhmad Khisni

This study aims to determine the responsibility of the Land Deed Official (PPAT) in addressing the problems of making a deed of sale of land and how the legal consequences of the public in making the deed of sale of land if found problems in the manufacturing process PPAT deed East Kolaka District. The data used in this study are primary data, secondary data and data that can support tertiary study, then analyzed with empirical juridical methods.Based on the results of this study concluded that the role of PPAT in Kolaka East have a stake in ensuring legal certainty transitional registration of property rights to land. Legal guarantee evidenced by an authentic act, then the transition has a strong legal force (not absolute). However, due toThe lack of public knowledge relevant authorities in givingcertainty and legal protection, it is often raised issues such as land disputes and others.So should their ideal concept for the community in the form of legal counseling in growing knowledge about the importance of Land Registry as a form of awareness of legal action against the sale and purchase of land ownership before PPAT to avoid land disputes that often arise in the future. In addition, there is still much to be understood by the Land Deed Official (PPAT) and the community in the Land Registry. Conversely, if the certificate-issuing PPAT deed of sale is not in accordance with the procedure, it is charged with the responsibility PPAT legal and administrative responsibilities. Keywords : Land Deed Official (PPAT), buying and selling, East Kolaka


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Eka Yuliastuti

The purpose of this study is to find out how the role of the community and community lawsuits according to Law No. 23 of 1997 concerning Environmental Management. The research method used in this study is a qualitative method. While the approach uses the normative juridical approach. The type of data used is primary data and secondary data. Data collection methods by interview and documentation. The process of community participation must be open to the public, community participation will affect the credibility and accountability of the relevant institutions. By documenting the actions of this State decision, it is expected to be able to provide satisfactory means if the public and the court will examine the considerations that have been taken when making the decision. The right of community claim can be filed through NGOs if there are similarities in facts or events and the legal basis and types of claims between group representatives and group members. As for environmental organizations, they can file a lawsuit if they meet the requirements, among others in the form of legal entities, confirm in their articles of association that the organization was established for the purpose of preservation of environmental functions, and have carried out concrete activities with a statute of at least 2 years


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 635
Author(s):  
Bruyi Rohman Warsito ◽  
Ira Alia Maerani

Corruption has caused damage in various aspects of community life, the nation and the state, so it must be eradicated in order to realize a just and prosperous society based on Pancasila and the Constitution of 1945. Since 2015-2017 in Purworejo have been many complaints from the public about Corruption allegations of village funds, so the authors are interested in writing causes of corruption and the village funds investigation in Purworejo, source used in the study of primary data and secondary data, engineering data collection was done by interview. The results of research into the causes of corruption lack / role of the community in the planning and supervision of village funds, the limited competence and ability of the village head and village, the three are not optimal role of village institutions. For the process of Police investigation in Purworejo create a unit specifically dealing with corruption. As for the constraints of investigation number of witnesses testified that most of the people close to the village head so much that did not cooperate and testify often convoluted, besides documents relating Village funds also difficult to establish the suspect must await the results of the calculation of damages State Auditors do that requires a long time so impressed Investigation tele on Village funds.Keywords: Crime of Corruption; Village Funds; Investigation Process.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Putu Ratih Kumala Dewi

K-Pop has become a global phenomenon embarked by the Korean government as part of its cultural diplomacy, with the help of other elements such as K-Pop Fans. The existence of K-Pop is inseparable from its loyal fan community called fandom. This research thus aims to explore the phenomenon of K-pop fandom around the world and the role it plays in the globalization of K-Pop. The objective of this research is to examine the role of K-Pop fandom as a non-state actor in South Korea’s public diplomacy and in supporting the dissemination of K-Pop as a global culture. This research applies qualitative descriptive method where primary data are obtained through interviews with members of K-Pop fandom in Bali. In addition, secondary data will also be obtained through studying past literatures. Furthermore, this research utilizes the concept of public diplomacy and soft power. In the end, this research found that, K-Pop fandom, plays its role as a referee while the public is the receivers. As a ‘referee’, not only they act as a consumer of K-Pop, but K-Pop fandom also serve as a distributor and producer. The finding of this study is beneficial to understand the significance of non-state actors in the dissemination of ‘pop’ culture as part of public diplomacy as seen in South Korea. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Zaenul Arifin ◽  
Sukarmi Sukarmi

Group fights criminal acts defined as crimes of violence together as provided for in Article 170 of the Criminal Code. Data from Blora Regency police indicate that a fight between youth always the case in every year in the Blora Regency. This study aims to determine the role of the police in handling and overcoming a fight between youth, barriers and solutions in realizing the public order in Blora. The method used is the juridical sociological, descriptive analytical research specifications. The data used are primary data and secondary data, while the data collection method is field studies and literature. Using data analysis methods of qualitative analysis. The analysis used as knife crime prevention theory, theory and the theory of the role of law enforcement. The results showed that the role of the police in handling and overcoming a fight between youth in realizing the public order in Blora is through the efforts of non penal (preventive) and attempts penal (repressive). Barriers arising in the treatment and prevention of fights between youth to realize the public order in Blora is the number of police personnel limited, the police difficult to present witnesses so that not all the perpetrators can be arrested, the third party to interfere in the settlement of the problem, and the lack of awareness Public.Keywords: Role; National Police; Prevention; Fights Between Youth.


MODUS ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Monica Carollina ◽  
Ag Edi Sutarta

The role of supporting institutions in the capital in Tumbang Manggu is needed, especially for the small and medium enterprises to obtain loans used for working capital. The main problem that dalam membuka venture capital is limited existence. This study aims to determine the role of Credit Union in TPK Tumbang Manggo, Central Kalimantan as a fnancing institution for micro-enterprises. The data used in this research is secondary data and primary data. Secondary data were obtained f rom the Credit Union TPK Tumbang Manggo and Inkopdit. The primary data obtained through interviews and questionnaires. The analysis used in this research using descriptive analysis. Based on the results of CU not only act as a fnancial institution to assist the public in obtaining funds for venture capital but also as a depository institution money and providers of education and training for their members. It is most infuenced the decision of the respondent in choosing CU as a fnancial institution is the ease in obtaining a loan (20.205%), satisfactory service (20.205%), and ease in obtaining a loan (20.205%). Credits obtained from CU most used by respondents as working capital as much as 80%.Keywords: Credit Union, Credit Union Role, Tings that Afect Decisions, Credit Allocation


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 370
Author(s):  
Karisa Zeisha Sahela ◽  
Osama Isaac ◽  
Askardiya Radmoyo Adjie ◽  
Riana Susanti

This study aims to see the role of banks as an effort to achieve financial inclusion. MSMEs have a very vital role in increasing economic growth in Indonesia, there are various types of MSMEs that are scattered throughout the region. The problem of MSMEs, in general is a problem of capital. To overcome this, there is one model, namely financial inclusion, which can encourage the financial system to be accessible to all levels of society. Financial inclusion is one way to socialize the financial sector, especially to facilitate banking services and financial access for the public. This study uses primary data and secondary data, in this study, researcher used MSMEs, as the population of the study. Total MSMEs in Jakarta is 930,620 Units. The results of the study show that all the variables are significant positive, in the efforts to finance MSMEs in Indonesia, which means that banks play an important role in channeling funds to MSMEs, so that inclusion runs well. This is in line with the Entrepreneurial finance theory which emphasizes that increasing business capital both from internal and external, followed by increased entrepreneurship and management capacity will be able to improve company performance, especially MSMEs.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yusril ◽  
M Awaluddin

The research was motivated by the demands of the increasing government revenues, especially in the sector of taxation, both form all repair and fundamental change in all aspects of taxation. One of them is the demans on taxpayer compliance. Taxpayer compliance in implementing the tax obligations can not be separated from the role of the tax administration system that has been determined by the government and also the attitude of the public taxpayer itself. In addition, one of the efforts that are not less important is the government’s efforts in improving taxpayer satisfaction through improved quality of service performed by the tax authorities which is expected to have an impact on taxpayer compliance. This study aims to determine the effect of the tax administration and the quality of service performed by tax authorities to taxpayer compliance is mediated by the behavior of taxpayer. This research is explanatory reseach using a quantitative approach. This data using primary data sources are derived from filling the questionnaire and interviews whit taxpayer that registered in tax office south Malang and assisted with a variety of relevant secondary data. Data were collected using accidental sampling method and analyzed by using path analysis in SPSS version 20. The results showed that both the tax administration, the quality of service performed by the tax authorities, and the behavior of taxpayer directly have a significant impact on taxpayer compliance. The results also show that the tax administration and the the quality of service performed by the tax authorities has a significant effect when mediated through the behavior of taxpayer. Therefore, based on the reseach that has been done, then all hypotheses that have been constructed in this study is acceptable. Various limitations faced by researchers is expected to become a challenge for future research to obtain reseach results further illustrate the factor that influence the increase taxpayer compliance.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Evi Setyowati ◽  
Arsiyah Arsiyah ◽  
Ahmad Riyadh Umar Balahmar

The purpose of this study was to describe the role of Family Planning and Vice builder Family Planning Villages in disseminating contraceptives in the village of the District Kebonagung Sukodono and constraints faced in the field. This study uses data source in the form of primary data and secondary data, data collection techniques by observation, interview and documentation.  While  the data analysis techniques used in this research is descriptive analysis with qualitative approach that includes: data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results indicate of this study that the role of PLKB and PPKBD have been performing their duties and functions in  accordance with the rules, but there are some employees that the power of a response is slow, zoning does not fit the rules due to the small number of officers, and their dual position. So that the delivery of information to the public to experience problems. At least the officer due to their employees who retired due to age and system of recruitment moratorium and that no return.


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