scholarly journals Assessment of Pesticide Use, Practice and Risk in Gedeo and Borena Zones; Ethiopia

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beniam Tilahun ◽  
Ahmed Hussen
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Pesticide Use ◽  
Expiry Date ◽  
Sample Area ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Home Consumption

This research attempts to assess pesticide use, practice and risk in Gedeo and Borena Zones. Three sample districts have been selected purposively from these zones and four sub districts from each district. Primary data was collected through in depth interview and group discussion. Results show that people in the sample area use pesticides for crop production and ectoparasites. Malathion, DDT, Karate and 2-4D are chemicals frequently used to control pests. Majority of the respondents used these pesticides by their own decision for the intended purpose and purchase pesticides from private shops, local market and government offices. Farmers mostly spray by themselves; however all of them spray pesticides without proper protection. Pesticide containers are usually thrown anywhere after use and in some cases used for home consumption. All of the respondents took no training about pesticide use, many do not read labels including expiry date when they buy or use pesticides and doesn’t know recommended dose for application. There were pesticide poisoning incidents recorded such as poisoned-recovered, illness/injury and death incidents; mainly due to poor storage, careless disposal, unsafe application and suicidal behaviour. It can be concluded that there is a wrong pesticide use and practice in the sample area and risk is observed to be high. Universally prohibited pesticides like DDT were found in use for crop production and household pests. Therefore, proper training and awareness has to be created to the community. Moreover, government bodies should regularly educate as well as monitor, control and regulate pesticide trade, use and practice in the area.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i3.11079 International Journal of Environment Vol.3(3) 2014: 201-209

The Role of Social Support for Mother's Interest in Preventing Stunting

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Ni Wayan Puspa Pandani
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Complex Interaction ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The World ◽  
Growth Disorder

Stunting is a condition where the child's height is too low. Indonesia is ranked fifth in the world of stunting. Stunting is the result of a complex interaction of family, environment, socioeconomic, and culture including behavior related to interest in preventing stunting. Social Support is an interpersonal transaction that is shown by providing assistance to others. This study was conducted to determine the effect of social support role for mother interest in preventing stunting using primary data through focus group discussion and Depth Interview on pregnant mothers and mothers who have children ≤2 years.Used the concept of The Pland Behavior Theory as the basic theory of this study. The study was conducted in June 2017-July 2017 in several urban villages in Palembang. From seven informants conducted by Depth Interview, various proportion of social support received by informants.Overall social support plays a role in determining the interest of mothers to preventing stunting, All mothers are very interested in preventing stunting.The greatest influence in determining the mother's interest to prevent stunting is Behavioral Control aspect in terms of Perceived Power that is the sense and the emotional bond that the child is the most important part of a mother and the sense of not wanting the child to have a stunting growth disorder.

scholarly journals Analysis on the Socio-economic and Victimization aspect of the Victims in Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-110
Author(s):  
Lok Bahadur Shah ◽  
Nutan Chandra Subedee
Keyword(s):  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Economic Condition ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Major Factors

This article is based on the study carried out in order to gauge the present scenario of crime and victimization in relation to socio-economic status of the victims. The purpose of this study was to analyze the victimization as well as socio-economic aspect of the victims of Nepal. The present scenario is that the crime and victimization are two sides of a coin and socio-economic condition of the society is one of the major factors on which it depends. The society with sound socio-economy has fewer criminal activities and fewer records of victimization. The study was based on primary data collected from the field survey. The crime victims, dependents of the victims and some key persons were the real respondents of this study. In depth interview, key informant’s interview, group discussion and published and unpublished documents were also used in this study. To make it more relevant, the data were analyzed by using interpretation, explanation and analysis. The result of the study shows that victimization mostly takes place in the society where people are long time inhabitant, uneducated, having large family size with gender discrimination as well as traditional farming and unemployment resulting in poor economic condition. Vulnerability of victims and their dependent is the outcome of their poor socio-economic status.

scholarly journals PARTICIPATORY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT IN NYANGATOM DISTRICT OF SOUTH OMO ZONE, SOUTH ETHIOPIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 111-124
Author(s):  
Asmelash Tesfaye ◽  
Ermiyas Mekonnen ◽  
Mekete Girma ◽  
Tekleyohannes Birhanu ◽  
Wondwesen Shiferaw
Keyword(s):  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Pasture Management ◽  
Livestock Products

The aim of the study was to identify potential constraints to mutual resource utilization in the bordering areas of Nyangatom and to identify and develop participatory mitigation measures to resource utilization problems based on community and government proposals. The study employed Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Key Informant Interview (KII) to collect the primary data. 1 FGD and 2-3 FGDs were held in each kebele. Livestock production is the major source of livelihood followed by crop production in the district. Bee keeping, fishery and gathering of forest products are the supplementary activities performed by the community. Sell of livestock and livestock products, honey and crop in times of surplus production are the major sources of income and they spend it to fulfill their food demand, medication and purchase of clothing’s. Most of the communities in Nyangatom are food insecure. Drought, conflict, diseases and invasive species are the main hazards to the environment in the area whereas resource scarcity and sense of ownership are among the reasons that prohibit mutual resource utilization. Area enclosures allied with plantation of grasses, Rehabilitation of the depleted grazing lands and introduction of improved pasture management, Maintenance, rehabilitation and construction of water infrastructure, Expanding small scale irrigation, Ensuring security and Countering prosopisjuliflora were the mitigation measures suggested by the community.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN KELEMBAGAAN KELOMPOK NELAYAN SEBAGAI KELEMBAGAAN PENGELOLA WADUK DI PERAIRAN WADUK WADAS LINTANG, KABUPATEN WONOSOBO

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Fatriyandi Nur Priyatna ◽  
Kunto Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Interaction Model ◽  
Reservoir Management ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Local Institution ◽  
Depth Interview

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari kelembagaan lokal yang ada di Waduk Wadas Lintang dan peluang serta upaya pengembangannya menjadi kelembagaan pengelola waduk. Penelitian dilakukan di empat desa di Kecamatan Wadas Lintang, Waduk Wadas Lintang, Kabupaten Wonosobo, Propinsi Jawa Tengah pada bulan Agustus - Oktober tahun 2006. Pemilihan ini didasari pertimbangan mengenai konsentrasi nelayan, sifat kelembagaan nelayan yang sudah ada dan aksesibilitas lokasi. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif dan studi kasus intrinsik, yaitu penetapan tujuan penelitian dilakukan berdasarkan ketertarikan suatu fenomena kelembagaan nelayan di perairan waduk. Data primer yang dikumpulkan terkait dengan kelembagaan lokal dan persepsi masyarakat terhadap status pemanfaatan sumberdaya perikanan. Pemilihan informan dilakukan secara sengaja dan pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara mendalam, diskusi kelompok dan pengamatan. Analisis data menggunakan pendekatan model interaksi dengan alat analisis data berupa pendekatan kelembagaan dan prinsip-prinsip co-management. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelembagaan yang ada adalah kelembagaan formal dan kelembagaan informal dan memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap faktor penerimaan anggota terhadap keberadaan dan fungsi kelembagaan lokal serta tingkat partisipasi anggota yang lebih tinggi pada kelembagaan formal. Pilihan strategi fasilitasi dapat diterapkan oleh pemerintah dalam upaya pengembangan kelembagaan kelompok nelayan dengan melalui tahapan pembentukan dan penyusunan kelembagaan; penguatan; dan pengembangan kelompok nelayan menggunakan pendekatan partisipasi dan “learning process” dalam semua proses pengambilan keputusan. Tittle: Strategy for Local Fisheries Local Institution Development as Reservoir Management Authority at the Wadas Lintang Reservoir of Wonosobo DistrictThe objectives of this research were to study local institution at the Wadas Lintang reservoir and its opportunity to be promoted as a reservoir management authority. The research was conducted in August to October 2006 using qualitative and intrinsic case study at four villages of Wadas Lintang Sub District, Wonosobo District, Central Java Province considering fishers concentration sites, current local fishers institution and also sites' accessibility. Primary data were mostly related to current local fishers institution and resource utilization perception which were collected using in depth interview, group discussion and observation from informants which were selected using purposive technique. Data were analyzed descriptively using interaction model technique with institutional theory and co-management principles. Results indicated that there were formal and informal local institution which is significantly influenced to the members' acceptance of institution existence and roles and also the level of member's participation which is higher at formal institution. Facilitating strategy could be chosen by local government as fishers local institution development strategy following the stage of initiating, developing and empowering local institution with participation and learning process approach on each stages.

scholarly journals Vegetable Gardening and Marketing in Kirtipur Area of Kathmandu

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhyanendra Bahadur Rai
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Rapid Population Growth ◽  
Fresh Vegetable ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Vegetable Gardening ◽  
Day By Day

Vegetable gardening is one of the important branches of vegetable farming in which vegetables are produced for the purpose of self-consumption and local market. In these days, the demand of fresh vegetable is increasing day by day because of rapid population growth, urbanization and growing awareness towards green vegetable in the kitchen. Hence, in the urban fringes, vegetable gardening has appeared as one of the productive enterprises for cash generation as well as self-employment. This study is completely based on primary data collected in the field by household questionnaire survey, key informants interview as well as focus group discussion (FGD). Finding clearly indicates that the cultivation of vegetable around Kirtipur area is gradually increasing and also able to fulfill few demands of vegetables in the local market of Kirtipur. This area has emerged as one of the vegetable growing pocket area among the outlying areas of Kirtipur Municipality. Nepalese Journal of Development and Rural StudiesVol. 14 (Joint issue) (1&2), 2017, Page: 28-35

scholarly journals MIGRASI INTERNASIONAL PEREMPUAN DAN PENGUASAAN LAHAN PEDESAAN DI JAWA BARAT

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Ekawati Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Lala M. Kolopaking ◽  
Endriatmo Soetarto
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Land Ownership ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Female Migrants ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Poor Families ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This paper is a result of a research on women in Panyingkiran Village (Karawang) and Ciherang Village (Purwakarta) of West Java-Indonesia who migrate internationally. Paradigm used in this research is Post-Positivism which integrates quantitative and qualitative methods. Primary data is collected through in depth interview and Focus Group Discussion. The result of the research shows that most of female migrants spend remittent from working in Saudi to buy land (dry land and paddy rice fields) of relatively small in size. Land is an interesting choice because: (1) female migrants come from poor families which are the lowest class in rural areas; (2) the livelihood of female migrants’ families are farm labors and landless farmers; (3) occupations of migrants before going abroad are farm labors, jobless and as house wife; (4) farm land is a social status symbol for rural communities; (5) land is a saving and  land ownership is also a capital when one dies, and becomes a standard in the ritual of death  ngamumule or mulasara.

scholarly journals Questioning the Regional Integration of Higher Education in ASEAN: Equality for All?

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Dudy Heryadi ◽  
Anggia Utami Dewi ◽  
Akim Akim ◽  
Cecep Hermawan ◽  
Waki'ah Waki'ah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Higher Education Management ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Membership Application ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Status ◽  
Development Goals

Regional integration in ASEAN, within the framework of ASEAN Community has three pillars. ASEAN Socio-Culture Community as one of the pillars brought the vision of equality of access toward education aligned with the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically, integration higher education is institutionally spearheaded by the ASEAN University Network (AUN) established in 1995, which currently is still the only legitimate HEI’s platform under the ASEAN Secretariat. This paper discusses the question on the exclusivity of AUN membership that had created the narratives of doubt among the non-member universities of AUN. The research is conducted with the qualitative methods in triangulation design based on the primary data taken from in-depth interview and structured focus group discussion (FGD), supplemented by the desk study on current research on the area of regional integration and higher education management. The result presented the positive view on the question posed in the research. AUN is adapting to change, with several universities are now holding the status of associate membership. AUN also stated that they are under the preparation of making scheme and procedure of new membership application. As a unique space of integration in ASEAN, AUN is continuously adjusting to accommodate the needs of the greater audience.Keywords—higher education, ASEAN University Network, inclusive, regional integration, ASEAN

scholarly journals Financial and Operational Problems of Micro Enterprise in Baglung and Parbat Districts

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-59
Author(s):  
Bir Bahadur Karki
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Micro Enterprises

The paper aims to explore major problems face by the micro enterprises. The objective of the research is to identify problems of micro enterprise in Baglung and Parbat districts. This study is based on mixed research design (quantitative and qualitative research). Data and information are collected through primary sources. Primary data are collected through structured questionnaire, focus group discussion, observations and field visit. Purposive and convincing sampling methods are used for selecting enterprises and entrepreneur respectively. A few statistical tools such as percentage are used for data analysis. There is not found such types of research work i.e. the financial and operational problems of micro enterprises in a particular area or district. After field visiting of micro enterprises in Parbat and Baglung district and focus group discussion with micro enterprises, it is found that micro enterprises have been facing various types of problems. Micro enterprises have been conducting with various problems such as production or input related problems and financial or economic related problems etc. Lack of working capital, higher interest rate on loan, not easily available raw materials in local market, problems regarding cold storage and warehouse, lack of adequate infrastructure like road, electricity, water, lack of other input materials for production, lack of skilled labour etc. are major problems faced by entrepreneurs as well as enterprises. Most of the micro enterprises are operating with a little fund, local resources and local skills. Government of Nepal should be managed special program to solve such types of problems of micro enterprises.

scholarly journals Collaboration and Its Distortion in Managing Migas’ CSR Programs: A Case Study on the CSEL’s Community Empowerment Program in the Salas Village, Bula Sub-District, Eastern Part Seram Regency, Maluku Province, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-355
Author(s):  
Josep Antonius Ufi ◽  
Zainal Abidin Rengifurwarin ◽  
Jusuf Madubun
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Collaborative Management ◽  
Determinant Factors ◽  
Depth Interview

This study aims to analyse the collaboration form of, and critically discuss the determinant factors of collaboration those are more significantly distorted, in the governance of CSEL’s CSR program on agriculture-based economic empowerment for communities in the Salas village of Bula Sub-District, Eastern Part of Seram Regency in Maluku Indonesia. The collaboration form, the determinant factors of collaboration and their distortion as the main focuses were employed in a qualitative case study. Primary data was collected by using an in-depth interview and Focus Group Discussion. There are 9 key informants. Secondary data was collected by using documentary study on relevant documents (CSR rule & regulation, CSR Reports, etc.). The CSEL’s collaborative CSR program was a type of formal collaboration that was significantly distorted. The stakeholder, communication and also collaboration resources were among the determinant factors which were significantly distorted in the governance of the CSEL’s collaborative CSR program, and therefore it failed for empowering the economy of the host community in the Salas Village. The findings of this study are useful to understand the specific formal collaborative management of CSR in Indonesian oil and gas sectors which were distorted in the CSEL’s collaborative CSR program case; particularly, these findings show the challenges the oil & gas sectors face in managing their collaborative CSR programs by improving the determinant factors of collaboration. This study adapts not only the concept of collaboration form, but also the well-known determinant factors of collaboration into a unique and specific case of CSEL’s formalized collaborative CSR program within the Indonesian oil & gas sectors context that was significantly distorted in practice if compared to other CSR programs of CSEL and others.

scholarly journals Relasi Agama, Magi, Sains dengan Sistem Pengobatan Tradisional-Modern pada Masyarakat Pedesaan

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-58
Author(s):  
Juhana Nasrudin
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Medical System ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Religious Elements ◽  
Practical Level

This study examines the relation of Religion and the Traditional Medicine System to rural communities. The big conclusion of this dissertation shows that there are religious relations with the traditional medical system in the form of integration of religious functions into the traditional medicine system. Acculturation of religion and culture is evident in the traditional medicine system. The most important thing that characterizes traditional medicine is that at the practical level the traditional medical system in rural communities is inseparable from the magical and religious elements. So based on that religious function can be used as a function of therapy. This study uses qualitative methods, using two data sources. First, primary data obtained from document studies, field observations, In-depth Interview and Focus Group Discussion. The informant is obtained by Purposive and snowballing. Secondary data is supporting data obtained from books, journals, and magazines. To analyze the relationship between religion and the traditional medical system in rural communities, it was analyzed with three approaches to sociology, anthropology and psychology.

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