scholarly journals Adolescent, Radicalism, and Terrorism in Indonesia: Experts’ View

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arijani Lasmawati ◽  
◽  
Adrianus E. Meliala ◽  
Ni Made Martini Puteri
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Vulnerability Factors ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Critical Situation ◽  
The Future ◽  
Physical Changes

Terrorism involving adolescents in Indonesia has been started since 2009. Currently, the number has reached about 16.5% of the total number of terrorism cases in Indonesia. Referring to this critical situation, we gathered experts in radicalism and terrorism issues in two focus group discussions (FGD) to examine the situation of adolescents and radicalism and terrorism in Indonesia, the vulnerability factors of adolescents, and the prevention strategies that can be done in the future. As a result, we find that radicalism has penetrated in young groups in Indonesia, even at an earlier age. This situation is supported by their vulnerability as an adolescent, including physical, psychological, and psychosocial vulnerabilities. Physical changes that happen in adolescence impact on psychological and psychosocial changes. In general, the need for self-existence becomes the source of all their vulnerabilities. Adolescent efforts to achieve their self-existence in society place them at risk of becoming the target of recruitment by radical and terror groups. Therefore, in the context of preventing radicalism and terrorism among adolescents in Indonesia, alternative identity is important to be pursued further.

scholarly journals Adolescent, Radicalism, and Terrorism in Indonesia: Experts’ View

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arijani Lasmawati ◽  
Adrianus E. Meliala ◽  
Ni Made Martini Puteri
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Vulnerability Factors ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Critical Situation ◽  
The Future ◽  
Physical Changes

Terrorism involving adolescents in Indonesia has been started since 2009. Currently, the number has reached about 16.5% of the total number of terrorism cases in Indonesia. Referring to this critical situation, we gathered experts in radicalism and terrorism issues in two focus group discussions (FGD) to examine the situation of adolescents and radicalism and terrorism in Indonesia, the vulnerability factors of adolescents, and the prevention strategies that can be done in the future. As a result, we find that radicalism has penetrated in young groups in Indonesia, even at an earlier age. This situation is supported by their vulnerability as an adolescent, including physical, psychological, and psychosocial vulnerabilities. Physical changes that happen in adolescence impact on psychological and psychosocial changes. In general, the need for self-existence becomes the source of all their vulnerabilities. Adolescent efforts to achieve their self-existence in society place them at risk of becoming the target of recruitment by radical and terror groups. Therefore, in the context of preventing radicalism and terrorism among adolescents in Indonesia, alternative identity is important to be pursued further.

scholarly journals The future of the Basic Education Assistance Module, a poverty alleviation strategy in Zimbabwe

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Florence Mutasa
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Government ◽  
Insight Into

The aim of this article is to give an insight into the future of the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) by highlighting the problems faced in its implementation and mapping the way forward for the programme to be a success. Through a review of scholarly literature, an overview of the concept of 'beneficiary participation' which is the fundamental aspect of BEAM is given, and through interviews and focus group discussions, an assessment of the effectiveness of the BEAM programme is made. This article has shown that the implementation of BEAM is plagued with a plethora of problems. For BEAM to be effective, all stakeholders, that is the school authorities, teachers, parents and guardians, community members as well as the government have a significant role to play.

scholarly journals Exploring HIV concern in a population of Dominican American women midlife and older

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Odlum ◽  
Danielle Black ◽  
Sunmoo Yoon ◽  
Cassidy Maher ◽  
Steven Lawrence ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
American Women ◽  
Sexual Division ◽  
Affective Influences ◽  
Dominican American

Abstract Background The feminization and ethnic diversification of HIV infection, has resulted in a call for gender- and culture-specific prevention strategies for at-risk groups including Latinos in the United States. The steadily changing demographic profile of the AIDS epidemic challenges prevention strategies to remain relevant and up-to-date, particularly in populations of women midlife and older where an understanding of risk remains under explored. As the CDC requests country-specific HIV risk profiles for Latino communities in the US, understanding the socio-economic, behavioral and personal risk reasons of HIV risk for older Dominican women is critical for prevention. Methods We conducted focus group discussions informed by the Theory of Gender and Power (TGP). The three constructs of the TGP: 1) Affective influences/social norms; 2) Gender-specific norms and. 3) Power and Authority guided the thematic analysis and identified themes that described the socio-cultural and contextual reasons that that contribute to perceptions of HIV risk. Results Sixty Dominican American women ages 57–73 participated in our focus group discussions. Sexual Division of Labour: 1) Economic Dependence; 2) Financial Need and 3) Education and Empowerment. Sexual Division of Power: 4) HIV Risk and 5) Relationship Dynamics. Cathexis: Affective Influences/Social Norms: 6) HIV/AIDS Knowledge and 7) Prevention and Testing. Importantly, participants were concerned about partner fidelity when visiting the Dominican Republic, as the country accounts for the second highest HIV rates in the Caribbean. Conclusions Our results confirm previous findings about perceptions of HIV risk and provide additional insight into aging-related aspects of HIV risk for Latino women midlife and older.

Perceptions and acceptability of the female condom [Femidom ] sex workers in the Songkla province, Thailand amongst commercial

1998 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piyarat Sinpisut ◽  
Verapol Chandeying ◽  
Steven Skov ◽  
Charn Uahgowitchai
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Female Condom ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
The Future ◽  
Positive Experiences

In a prospective descriptive study on the perceptions and acceptability of the female condom in a group of Thai commercial sex workers (CSWs) in the Songkla province, we invited CSWs from selected brothels to participate. Those who used the female condom were interviewed after one week and 16 weeks of use. Focus group discussions were also conducted at the end of the study period to obtain additional information. The group comprised 56 CSWs. Only 34% of them had heard of the female condom prior to this study and none had ever used one. A high proportion of CSWs reported positive experiences and perceptions. There were no significant changes in perceptions and experiences during the study. Eighty per cent of participants said they were satisfied with the female condom and would use it again in the future and would recommend it to their friends. However, the female condom was used in only 29% of the total number of sexual acts reported, and 98% of CSWs said they would prefer to use a male condom for sex work. Many of the women were concerned that the physical appearance of the condom would reduce its acceptability to their clients. This was the most frequently cited reason for not using the female condom in the future. While a promising device, the female condom must also become more acceptable to men if it is to enable women to be in control of their own protection from pregnancy and STD/HIV.

scholarly journals Restorative Justice As One of the Methods of Disengagement from Terrorism in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sapto Priyanto ◽  
Mohammad Kemal Dermawan ◽  
Arthur JS Runturambi
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Restorative Justice ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Good Relationship ◽  
The Future ◽  
Central Sulawesi ◽  
Terrorist Bombing

This paper explains about disengagement by using the concept of restorative justice to ex- convicts of terrorism and their networks in Indonesia. Restorative justice is carried out by voluntarily bringing together the terrorist bombing victims with ex-convicted terrorism cases and their networks in Indonesia. Focus group discussions are used in carrying out restorative justice thus ex-convicts of terrorism and their networks can be more open in issuing opinions. The findings in this study are the sincerity of terrorist bombing victims who have forgiven the ex-convicts of terrorism, even before the meeting, have made the ex-convicts of terrorism feel touched, cried and apologized for the actions of their friends and what they themselves have done. In addition, restorative justice is not effective if it is carried out against former terrorism inmates from Poso, Central Sulawesi. Restorative justice can be one of the methods of disengagement for ex-convicted terrorists and their networks which will be effective in the future. Building a good relationship with former terrorism inmates and their networks need to be done before the implementation of restorative justice. Keywords: Disengagement, Indonesia, Restorative Justice, Terrorism

scholarly journals Analysis of implementation of the KSK MBKM Program in Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya

2022 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 437-444
Author(s):  
Ulfi Pristiana ◽  
Mulyanto Nugroho ◽  
Mohammad Insan Romadhan ◽  
Sayidah Aulia’ul Haque ◽  
Maula Nafi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Study Program ◽  
The Future ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Campus Activities ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

In 2021, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945  Surabaya received KsK MBKM funding assistance for 6 study programs. This research was conducted to determine the impact of the implementation of the MBKM KsK program in the Untag Surabaya environment. The activities carried out were data collection by filling out questionnaires and conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with MBKM implementing stakeholders at the University, namely the Head of Study Programs, Lecturers, Students, Education Staff, and Partners for the implementation of MBKM implementation. From the results of the questionnaire and FGD, in general the implementation of the KsK MBKM in each study program provides benefits for the Head of Study Programs and Lecturers because they support the preparation and review of the curriculum in accordance with the MBKM program. The study program also collaborates with partners to develop a scheme for off-campus activities. Education staff also supports MBKM activities, starting from the preparation of curriculum documents to preparing for the implementation of MBKM activities.  Students are certainly very enthusiastic about participating in this MBKM activity, especially internship activities. What needs to be given more attention is the lack of insight from students, several lecturers, staff, and partners regarding the policies and SOP for MBKM activities made by both the University and Study Programs, so that in the future it is necessary to carry out a lot of socialization and education, as well as directly involve the students stakeholders to make MBKM activities at Untag Surabaya better.

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.

scholarly journals Perspectives of future pharmacists on the potential for development and implementation of pharmacist prescribing in Qatar

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-123
Author(s):  
Mohammad Issam Diab ◽  
Angham Ibrahim ◽  
Oraib Abdallah ◽  
Alla El-Awaisi ◽  
Monica Zolezzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pharmacist Prescribing ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
Special Training Program

AbstractBackground Pharmacists in many developed countries have been granted prescribing authorities under what is known as “non-medical prescribing” or “pharmacist prescribing”. However, such prescribing privileges are not available in many developing countries. Objective The objective of this study was to determine the perspectives of future pharmacists (recent pharmacy graduates and pharmacy students) on pharmacist prescribing and its potential implementation in Qatar. Methods A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was used: (1) a cross-sectional survey using a pre-tested questionnaire and; (2) focus group discussions to allow for an in-depth understanding of the issue, with a focus on pharmacists prescribing competencies as well as barriers for its implementation. Main outcome measures Future pharmacists’ perspectives and attitudes towards pharmacist prescribing in Qatar. Results The majority of the respondents (94.4%) indicated awareness of the prescribing competency related to selecting treatment options. Furthermore, the majority (92.4%) believed that pharmacists should undergo prescribing training and accreditation before been legally allowed to prescribe, a point that was reiterated in the focus group discussions. Participants generally expressed support for collaborative and supplementary prescribing models when developing prescribing frameworks for Qatar. Four categories emerged under the theme barriers to implementation of pharmacist prescribing: lack of prescribing competency, pharmacist mindset, lack of accessibility to patient records and counseling rooms, and diversity of education and training background. Conclusion The majority of recent pharmacy graduates and students were in favor of pharmacist prescribing been implemented in Qatar. However, a special training program was deemed necessary to qualify pharmacists to prescribe safely and effectively.

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