scholarly journals Kulpuja: A Ritual and Behavior of Magar

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 235-246
Author(s):  
Prakash Prasad Sapkota
Keyword(s):  
Unique Feature ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
The Body ◽  
Generation Gap ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Key Informant Interview

Human beings take themselves superior for having the capacity of development of culture to their environment for survival. From the beginning of civilization, people prepared, accumulated the knowledge and preserved it as a form of culture. Culture is the body of thought and knowledge both theoretical and practical, which only man can possess. It is the sum total of achievements which develops traits by traits. Among them kulpuja ritual is one of the central traits. In this paper, I explore why rituals like kulpuja are celebrated and what relation they have with the behavior of the indigenous people—the Magars of Langaun of Baglung district, western Nepal. The research was carried out by using descriptive and explanatory research design. Participant observation, group discussion and key informant interview were carried out to collect the primary data. The Magars are rich in their ritual activities; among them kulpuja is the most important one. Like other castes and many ethnic groups of the world, the Magars of Langaun also sacrifice and offer chicken and black pig’s heart for their ancestral god. They believe on supreme power which is able for the termination of the evil eyes as well as other obstacles and illness by the happiness of their ancestral god. The offering of a live heart is a unique feature which is carried out emotionally. The rate of generation gap is clearly seen between the members of Magars. The elders are worried about the increasing rate of dependency in their offspring and feel how the children are able to survive within their environment. The importance of this ritual bind among the members of the community is deteriorating continuously in the name of modernization in younger members of the community.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/dsaj.v5i0.6366 Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol. 5, 2011: 235-46 

scholarly journals Diversification of Livelihood Strategies in Melamchi Valley, Sindhupalchok District, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 113-126
Author(s):  
Madhu Krishna Neupane ◽  
Dhyanendra Bahadur Rai
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Collection ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
The People ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Community People ◽  
Market Center ◽  
Key Informant Interview

 Livelihood strategy varies from place to place. People living in certain place have a diverse strategy over time. This study attempts to analyze the sources of livelihood, livelihood strategies of different communities and their adaptive strategies in Melamchi Valley. The livelihood patterns and the strategies have been dealt on the basis of community. This study is based on primary data that are collected using household questionnaire, focus group discussion and key informant interview. A set of standardized questionnaire, observation sheet, and checklist were used for information collection. The finding of the study portrays that paddy is the major crop cultivated by Brahmin/Kshetri communities whereas millet and maize are the principal crops cultivated by Tamang community. People of this area are attracted towards cash generating activities than the subsistence agriculture farming in the present days. The people of market center are motivated towards trade and business whereas the people of remote area have dependence on remittance. The trend of foreign migration for earning livelihood is high among the rural settlements. Similarly, earning from wage labor in the informal sectors has become important source of livelihood in Melamchi Valley.The Geographical Journal of NepalVol. 11: 113-126, 2018

scholarly journals THE VULNERABILITY AND LIVELIHOOD STRATEGIES OF URBAN REDEVELOPMENT-INDUCED RELOCATEES IN ADDIS ABABA: THE CASE OF PEOPLE RELOCATED FROM ARADA-SUBCITY TO NIFAS SILK LAFTO-SUBCITY

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 974-979
Author(s):  
Habtamu Atlaw
Keyword(s):  
Inner City ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Key Informant Interview

The study aimed to investigate the vulnerability and livelihood strategies of urban relocatees. The study used purely qualitative research methodology. Semi-structured interview, key informant interview, focus group discussion and observation were employed to generate primary data. Relocating people from inner city slum to the outskirt has left relocatees vulnerable to weak social network. However, it has led relocatees turn out to be free of exclusion. Relocation has enabled relocated people to live in neat and better planned environment. It, however, exposed relocatees to unaffordable urban monetized life. Relocatees employed various strategies to cope up with the relocation- induced stun, such as, changing consumption pattern, reducing expenditure, using second hand product and increasing the quantity of labor in household. The strategies also increase relocatees vulnerability.

scholarly journals alienated human

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 247-262
Author(s):  
Nguyen Anh Quoc ◽  
Nguyen Minh Tri ◽  
Nguyen Anh Thuong ◽  
Dinh The Hoang ◽  
Nguyen Van Bung
Keyword(s):  
Spare Parts ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Man And Nature ◽  
The Senses ◽  
And Behavior

Man and nature is a unity between body and individual in behavior. Humans are liberty, creative, happy subjects in behavior and labor. By behavior and labor, humans produce tools, spare parts, machines, and robots to replace internal organs, lengthen the senses, and lengthen defective body parts. Evolution is no longer a mutation in the body but the assembly of accessories into organs, senses, and body parts when needed. People use devices that are manufactured to be used for what people want depending on specific conditions and circumstances. Labor and behavior make objectification of people, but alienated behavior and alienated labor make humanize the object. The time to enjoy liberty, creativity, and happiness is human, and the time to perform alienated behavior and alienated labor is the time to live for the non-human. People are corrupted into slavery to standards, money. It is the process of self-torture, torturing oneself; and the nobility of standards, the wealth of money is the unhappy product of life. Humans are liberty, creative and happy subjects; alienated human beings are all helpless, unhappy, deceit. Money, standards are products of helplessness, unhappiness, lies. Standards, money remove people from life.

scholarly journals INFLUENTIAL MARKETING STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY THE CEMENT INDUSTRIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 155-173
Author(s):  
Anjay Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Credit Period ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Mind State ◽  
Awareness Tool ◽  
Under Construction ◽  
Key Informant Interview

The study is focused to encounter the marketing strategies adopted by cement industries and suppliers. The study is conducted at Madhyapur Thimi Municipality among different level of consumer i.e house owner, supplier, contractor/mason and consultant/engineer. Out of 871 permitted under construction building of fiscal year 2016/17, 89 end consumers and 30 suppliers were selected for questionnaire survey with two different set of questionnaire. Key informant interview was conducted for in depth information while focus group discussion was done to understand influencing strategies. Bonus coupon and credit period was found to be brand promotional tools among 36.67% and 23.33% of the suppliers respectively whereas 50% of the end consumers get attracted through credit period. Credit period is the most influential marketing strategy while advertisement being the brand awareness tool to the consumer to set their brand in ‘Top of Mind’ state.

scholarly journals Fishing Crafts and Gears in Buug, Dumanquillas Bay, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Bryan L. Bitantos ◽  
Lovena Grace Amor T. Dela Cruz ◽  
Jay Pril M. Natuil ◽  
Wellmor John R. Sabado
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Marine Resources ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Illegal Fishing ◽  
Coastal Marine ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Fish Catch ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Fishing Practices

Dumanquillas Bay is a body of saltwater and the major source of food located in the Southern Mindanao. It has been observed that marine resources and fish catch in the area are declining. This study assumed that fishing practices affect the decline of marine and fish catch in the bay. A study on the documentation of fishing practices in the area is reported here. Key informant interview (KII), focus group discussion, direct observation and document archival were used. Twenty-three (23) fishing practices were observed in the area. Based on R.A. 10654 or the Philippine Fisheries Code, five (5) fishing practices were identified in the bay which are illegal. These are “pahulbot sa lalum”, “pahulbot sa mabaw”, “panubli”, “panguryente” and “troll” that destroys sea grasses, coral reefs and the sea beds. The illegal fishing practices identified poses a threat to the marine resources. It implies weak implementation of fishing policies among the LGU’s and other concerned government institutions and NGA’s. Capacity building, CEPA campaign and committed implementation of the Philippine Fisheries Code (R.A. 10654) should be implemented by the PAMB and stakeholders in the community to manage the remaining coastal marine resources thereby uplifting the socio-economic status of the coastal community and achieve sustainability.

scholarly journals The Ritual Use of Jhakro in Magar Community

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 223-234
Author(s):  
Prakash Prasad Sapkota
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Material Culture ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Central Position ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Death Ritual ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Human- plant relation is tightly attached on life of human beings. From the beginning of civilization, people used many plants and their products for different purpose to adopt with their environment. The essential and valuable materials including plant species are gathered, used, saved and always remain hunger for knowledge yet now. They developed different kinds of ceremonies and rituals and include valuable materials and plants within it to protect and remains as indigenous knowledge in particular communities and groups. In this context, I want to raise the issue of material culture to search why people used plants in their rituals with reference to a plant species the Jhakro the Magars inhabitant of Baglung district, western Nepal. The research was carried out by using descriptive and exploratory research design. Observation, interview and group discussion were used in the field for primary data collection. The Magars are rich in their rituals among them death and kul pujane rituals are significant for cohesive and solidarity of the group; within these rituals a shrub plant species with special type of smell remains in central position for purity and soul. They believed that in death ritual all the polluted activities are purified and in kul pujane Jhakro acts as purity as well as help to join their ancestors with them. Unfortunately, they are unknown of the materialistic meaning of it due to lack of transferring knowledge. In etic aspect, this plant has important medicinal properties and the Magar preserved by keeping it in important rituals within their community. Keywords: Ritual; Jhakro; the Magars; ethno-botany; ancestors DOI: 10.3126/dsaj.v4i0.4522 Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol.4 2010 pp.223-234

scholarly journals Assessing Tourism Potential In Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 250-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Neupane ◽  
Anup KC ◽  
Ramesh Raj Pant
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Economic ◽  
Security Services ◽  
Weighted Sum Method ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Tourist Information

Tourism is one of the most promising driver and contributor of the world economy having significant role in sustainable development, economic upliftment and social benefits. It has the potential to contribute towards environmental protection and poverty reduction. Prior to investment in tourism, concerned authorities must know the condition of respective tourist resources, their attractiveness and levels of touristic demand. Very few studies in Nepal have made an effort to quantify the tourism potential in cultural, historical and religious sites such as Bhaktapur Durbar Square. With an objective to assess the tourism potential of Bhaktapur Durbar Square using Weighted Sum Method, this study was carried out from start of June to the end of July in 2013. For this purpose, questionnaire survey with tourists, private businesses and public sector institutions; focus group discussion and key informant interview with tourism enterpreneur and local government officer was carried out. The tourism potential was found to be high with a strength of exceptionally rich cultural, historical and religious heritage, favourable geographical situation, positive image of local Newari food products and friendly and welcoming local people. The areas of weaknesses were lack of tourism infrastructures and services, lack of tourist information and weak management of tourist area. Hence, to utilise the tourism potential of Bhaktapur Durbar Square to the fullest for the economic upliftment of its inhabitants, promotional activities such as tourism fairs, festivals, cultural dances and events should be conducted at regular intervals with prompt security services. International Journal of Environment, Volume-2, Issue-1, Sep-Nov 2013, Pages 250-261 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v2i1.9225

scholarly journals Indigenous Environmental Knowledge of Borana Pastoralists

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 110-131
Author(s):  
Dejene Alemayehu ◽  
Zerihun Doda
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Natural Resources Management ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Customary Practices ◽  
Borana Zone

This paper investigated the indigenous environmental knowledge (IEK) of Borana pastoralists in Dhas district of Borana zone in Southern Ethiopia. To select participants for key informant interview and focus group discussion (FGD), snowball sampling was used to pinpoint people who have IEK of Borana pastoralists. Results show that the customary practices of Borana pastoralists that linked to multi-dimensional natural resources management (NRM) include the taxonomy of pastureland and water resources instituted on the season of utility and gazing dimensions, range scouts, herd splitting, cattle mobility, herd diversification, and bush burning. However, currently owing to various factors the IEKs of Borana pastoralists have been facing threatening challenges that question their existence. The study incorporated the capitalization on the customary institutions that advance the IEK and cattle productivity finally improving the livelihoods of the Borana pastoralists. This research intends to help various stakeholders, predominantly pastoralist development office, ecologists and other development partners in a bid to develop Borana pastoralists, to boost their sustainability, and to promote sustainable NRM.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior to Taking Care of External Genitalia with Leucorrhea Incident in The Darul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School Student

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khairina Zahra ◽  
Dwi Rita Anggraini
Keyword(s):  
Vaginal Discharge ◽  
External Genitalia ◽  
The Body ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sensitive Organ ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Taking Care

Introduction. Reproduction organ is one of the sensitive organ in the body and need special care. Personal hygiene habit is one of the important factor to avoid infection. It is because infection can cause vaginal discharge and cervical carcinoma. Tropical climate in Indonesia lead about 90% of girl teenagers to potentially have vaginal discharge causing bacteria, fungi, and virus easily grow. Objectives. To identify the relationship between knowledge, attitude, and behavior of taking care of external genitalia with vaginal discharge incident on students at Pondok Pesantren Modern Darul Hikmah. Methods. This is a descriptive analytical study with cross sectional design. The data was taken with primary data. Results. Leucorrhoea incidence rate at 103 respondents are 60,2% of normal vaginal discharge and 38,9% of abnormal vaginal discharge. There is a correlation between knowledge of taking care of external genitalia with vaginal discharge (p=0,001). There is correlation between attitude of taking care of external genitalia with vaginal discharge (p=0,018). There is correlation between behavior of taking care of external genitalia with vaginal discharge (p=0,002). Conclusion. There is correlation between knowledge, attitude, and behavior of taking care of external genitalia with vaginal discharge incident on students at Pondok Pesantren Modern Darul Hikmah.

scholarly journals Assessment of Private Paravets Practices towards Veterinary Extension Services in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 71-86
Author(s):  
Narbikram Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Force Field Analysis ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Key Informant Interview

The study aims to assess the performance of paravets towards veterinary extension services in Nepal. The participatory methods like questionnaire survey, key informant interview, focus group discussion, direct field observation, force field analysis and score ranking was adopted during the study. The quality of the Private Paravets was sound in terms of relevance, appropriateness, targeting, and sustainability issues. Project activities associated with Private Paravets promotion were observed appropriate and in line with the needs of farmers. The concerned private paravets were found to be working effectively for institutional, social and economic transformation of the beneficiaries. Large majority of the Paravets have been providing veterinary service on technical advice, curative services (98 %), AI (87 %) and vaccination (75%) against hemorrhagic septicaemia and black quarter diseases in the cattle and buffaloes. There has been increased access to veterinary extension services in the rural farming communities because of increased accessibility to Paravets. In the study areas 89 %paravets have annual turnover of Rs less than 2 lacsto3-5lacs in their fee based private veterinary services. Overwhelming majority of the Paravets had future plan to expand their business. Of the total 96 % Paravets expressed job satisfaction for their current veterinary private practices despite some problems. The private paravets seems to be instrumental and sustainable to provide services towards veterinary and livestock production technology in the study areas. However, there is room for improvements to make it economically viable, technically sound, legally regulated and developing professional ethics as Paravets practices in Nepal.      

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