scholarly journals How Digital Inclusion Increase Opportunities for Young People: Case of NEETs from Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7894
Author(s):  
Gabriela Neagu ◽  
Muhammet Berigel ◽  
Vladislava Lendzhova
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Multidimensional Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Digital Inclusion ◽  
Virtual Mobility ◽  
Alternative Research ◽  
High Share

This paper examines the perspectives of rural NEETs in the information society. Our analysis focuses on the situation of three European countries—Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey—characterized by a high share of rural areas and a population of NEETs. From a methodological point of view, we use alternative research methods (secondary data analysis) with statistical methods (simple linear regression). From a theoretical point of view, we will opt for a multidimensional analysis perspective: the theory of digital divide, digital inclusion, virtual mobility, etc. Through data analysis, we expect to obtain a more complete and detailed picture of the ICT situation in rural areas (level of digital skills, level of digital inclusion) to demonstrate the importance of ICT in optimizing virtual mobility for the living conditions of the population, especially the NEET population.

scholarly journals Mapping the Food Festivals and Sustainable Capitals: Evidence from Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10283
Author(s):  
Patrycjusz Zarębski ◽  
Dominika Zwęglińska-Gałecka
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Economic Effect ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Capital Conversion ◽  
The Impact

This study is one of the first attempts to identify and explain the location of food festivals in the context of locally embedded capitals. A multidimensional spatial model was developed and a typology using the k-means method was carried out to evaluate the mapping of 64 food festivals organized in various locations in Poland. With reference to Bourdieu’s concept, the economic, social, cultural, symbolic, and tourism capitals rooted in the local environment were examined and compared with the location of festivals. From the theoretical point of view, this study extends the theory of capital to include the new category of tourism capital, which allows better understanding of the economic effects of festivals. It is the missing element of the circular mechanism of capital conversion. Our study shows that food festivals in Poland are held mainly in large cities and their neighboring municipalities rather than in peripheral rural areas. We indicate that the urban areas have a higher level of capitals and sustainability of capitals for food festivals than rural areas. The conducted research shows that the economic effect of food festivals is stronger in locations with high tourism capital. The proposed model is universal and can be used to analyze the impact of various festivals on capital conversion and local development.

scholarly journals Who Criticizes the Clergy in Contemporary Lithuania? A Sociohistorical Analysis of Anticlericalism

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Milda Alisauskiene ◽  
Apolonijus Zilys
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Roman Catholic Church ◽  
Statistical Data Analysis ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Roman Catholics

This paper analyzes the phenomenon of anticlericalism in contemporary Lithuania, applying a sociohistorical approach. It starts with a discussion on the problem of criticism of religion and anticlericalism in contemporary societies, and particularly Lithuania. The empirical part of the paper provides a statistical data analysis of two surveys, conducted in 2012 and 2018. The secondary data analysis showed that age and place of residence of Roman Catholics in Lithuania were statistically meaningful factors for the formation of anticlerical stances. Younger respondents expressed more critical stances towards the clergy, while respondents living in large cities of the country had more relaxed stances towards clergy than those living in small towns and rural areas. Living in a proximity to a Roman Catholic church in rural areas determined the prevalent anticlerical attitudes among the Lithuanian population.

scholarly journals Modern finance: a catalyst for truly modern agriculture

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
Margherita Mori
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Rural Finance ◽  
Novel Foods ◽  
Success Stories

This paper aims at investigating the crucial role that the three pillars of the financial system – i.e. financial markets, products and institutions – are likely to play in order to speed up the process of modernization in agriculture, especially in agri-food chains. Four main areas of interest can be identified that consist of sustainable, inclusive, blended and rural finance, and that embody a set of strategic tools: their support to the agricultural sector ranges from its most traditional side to unprecedented forward steps, such as those pertaining to novel foods and to farming on Mars. While innovation allows for progress both in the financial industry and in agribusiness, glocal co-opetitive challenges surface from what can be found at the crossroads: a growing concern for sustainability issues is just an example, which leads to emphasize the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the underlying generation pact. Focusing on finance, this is a qualitative research that draws upon empirical evidence and success stories; a framework for analysis is outlined, in an attempt at promoting rural finance as a specialized discipline from a theoretical point of view and a peculiar market segment for operating purposes, with relevant sub-sets such as agricultural finance, agricultural value chain finance and agricultural microfinance. Conclusions encompass recommendations that unveil academic implications; supporting arguments stem from – among others – the widely recognized need for upgrading financial education and literacy, especially in rural areas and even within the context of lifelong learning.  

Challenges Faced by B.P.L. Population in Availing Public Healthcare – Analysing Government Initiatives, Technology and Cultural Barriers in Aligarh District, U.P

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Fahad Afzal ◽  
P.S. Raychaudhuri ◽  
Mohd Atif Afzal ◽  
Afaq Amir Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Low Income Population

Public healthcare and government health initiative have always been in question regarding their availability, efficiency, and quality. This matter most for the poor section of society who have to go through various hurdles to avail the basic treatment, besides financial problems. The aim of this survey study was to analyze the present scenario of public healthcare system and the challenges in availing public healthcare faced by BPL (Below Poverty Line) and low-income population of Uttar Pradesh. A cross-sectional survey (direct interview) of 104 respondents was conducted in March 2021. Thematic analysis of generated qualitative data was done using ATLAS.ti (version 9.0.15). The quantitative data was analyzed by using SPSS (version 22.0.0.0). The respondents were from 2 rural areas near the Aligarh district in UP. The secondary data from published research articles and government sources were also analyzed. Analysis of data revealed there are various challenges faced by low-income population while availing public healthcare services. The nature of challenges has a considerable variation, from lack of information to documents’ unavailability, from technical issues in government schemes to cultural pressure. Data analysis revealed, the majority of respondents (59%) faced one or more types of challenges during treatment from public health facilities. Awareness level is identified as a significant problem among respondents. Analysis of secondary data and literature review revealed uneven resource allocation and discrepancies in government initiatives toward UHC (Universal Health Coverage). Results indicated the contrasting nature of healthcare in Uttar Pradesh. Data analysis revealed the disparity of ‘average OOP travelling expenditure’ for male and female. The correlation analysis revealed that there is negative correlation (y = -0.1377x + 11.119) of ‘age of respondent’ and ‘average satisfaction from public health service’ (r = -0.911; R² = 0.8301). This research article provides the evidence that there exists a communication gap between policymakers and end-users (BPL & low-income section). This article underscored some technical flaw in the UHC policies that act as a barrier for low socio economic and BPL population. This article suggests strategies to control various identified challenges.

Beauty, Choice, and Empowerment

2016 ◽  
pp. 191-207
Author(s):  
Jinat Hosain
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Common Problems ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

This study tries to explore the interrelated dynamics among cosmetic surgery, choice and empowerment. While poverty, poor health accessibility and gender inequality are common problems in Bangladesh, a growing number of cosmetic clinics are being established and a number of women are increasingly taking up cosmetic surgeries. This study seeks to explore why women choose cosmetic surgeries for beautification, how they experience it and whether cosmetic surgery leads women to be empowered or not. Using qualitative research methods, this study used in-depth semi structured interview, observation and case study method to collect the data from the different cosmetic surgery patients, coming from both urban and rural areas of Bangladesh. The data was further analyzed by coding informants' responses into themes based on the research objectives and the theory, named ‘empowerment'. The study shows that even if the women choose surgery, it does not necessarily enhance their empowerment. That is the surgery that brings changes in physical appearance and might make them attractive, but it contributes little socially in terms of enabling them to make own decision in the contest of family and in community. Rather these women act as prescribed by patriarchal norms and gendered rules. Analyzing the data from theoretical point of view, this study found that the women, irrespective of regional boundaries, can rarely fulfill the condition of empowerment in relation to choice and IAP. The study concludes with some questions and queries that need more research to be answered.

scholarly journals PRAKTIK TABUNGAN MASYARAKAT PEDESAAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF FIKIH MUAMALAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-77
Author(s):  
Ayuk Dian Rahmawati ◽  
Amirullah Amirullah ◽  
Fachrudin Fiqri Affandy
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Legal Entity ◽  
Data Analysis Technique ◽  
The People ◽  
Analysis Technique

This thesis aims to analyze Ngudi Tentrem's savings practices from the perspective of fiqh muamalah in 4th Neighborhood, 2nd Hamlet, Ongan Jaya Village, Yapsi District, Jayapura Regency. This research also discusses the management's efforts to resolve the bad credit problems experienced by Ngudi Tentrem's savings practice. This study is qualitative research using primary and secondary data. The data analysis technique used is the phenomenological paradigm approach. The results of this study indicate that Ngudi Tentrem's savings practices in Ongan Jaya Village are carried out under the pillars and conditions of al-wadi'ah yad adh-dhamanah which involve the contract of two people who have faith, the existence of goods entrusted, and also ijab and qabul. The effort is restructuring which the management will provide interest relief and extension of time to creditors to save trouble to fulfill his obligations. The other way to resolve the bad credit problem is to settle with deliberation peacefully. The phenomenon of the survival of Ongan Jaya village savings is the culture of mutual aid which is still very thick in rural areas. Sense of solidarity and trust make this savings can be borne from its inception in 1997 until now, even though it does not have an official legal entity. The absence of collateral in these savings also adds to the value of its uniqueness, so, the people of Ongan Jaya village, especially, 4th Neighborhood, 2nd Hamlet prefer to choose Ngudi Tenrem savings practice.

scholarly journals Social and Spatial Relation Between Small Towns and Villages in Peripheral Regions: Evidence from Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-266
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Jaszczak ◽  
Gintare Vaznoniene ◽  
Katarina Kristianova ◽  
Vilma Atkociuniene
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Spatial Relation ◽  
Spatial Relations ◽  
Data Representation ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Point Of View

Abstract This article deals with the important issue concerning that small towns and villages play an important role in the development of many European regions, not only from the point of view of agricultural function, but also due to the preservation of identity and heritage as well as social relations and management of spatial structures. On the other hand, in small towns and villages, there are growing problems related to the migration of people to big cities, leaving farms and villages. Progressive unemployment is observed, especially in peripheral areas. The research question is: what are the similarities and differences of social and spatial relations between small towns and surrounding villages in the selected countries? The article aims to present the interface between social and spatial relationships in small towns and surrounding villages in the context of analyzing the potential of rural areas and models for their development. Authors compared the specificity of small towns and villages of selected regions of Poland, Lithuania, and Slovakia. The following methods were used in the research: analysis and synthesis of literature and documents (legal and strategic), descriptive method, secondary data analysis, comparative method, visual data representation, case study.

scholarly journals When to Act Is to Say: Appointment as Conflictogenic Discourse in the Cameroonian Administration

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Celestin Messanga Obama
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Political Communication ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Other ◽  
Main Topic ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The One ◽  
Participatory Observation

Promotion to high office in the Cameroonian administration, appear to be one of the main topic of political communication in Cameroun. The communitarian claims of appointment put both individuals and communities in competitive situations and are often the source of social conflicts. The problem is to understand the focus of political communication on appointment in the Administration in Cameroon and the possible link that it could have with conflictuality in the country. From a theoretical point of view, each act of appointment can be understood as a message from the President of the Republic whose power of appointment is unlimited. The president’s acts of appointment; on the one hand; and the demands from communities, on the other, appear to be a kind of communication. Data analysis will be guided by the theory of "the actor and the system". From a methodological point of view, we used documentary observation in the national and international press. We also had an in-depth interview with a former minister who, however, requested anonymity. Finally, our 26-year service as an employee gives us the advantage of experience gained through participatory observation. It appeared that appointment, through the numerous and consistent advantages that it confers on the promoted, thus appears to the citizens, as the main means of access to the fortune from which the covetousness of both the individuals and their communities of origin arises. Unfortunately, the state is unable to meet all expectations. However, individual, as well as community, strategies of access to appointments expose the nation to more division than cohesion.

scholarly journals Correlates of uptake of HIV testing among children and young adolescents in Akwa-Ibom state, Nigeria: a secondary data analysis of the Akwa-Ibom aids indicator survey, 2017

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Damilola Adetoro ◽  
Hadiza Khamofu ◽  
Titilope Badru ◽  
John Markson ◽  
Oluwasanmi Adedokun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Children And Young Adolescents

Abstract Background In order to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, there is a need to significantly reduce the rate of new infection among children and young adolescents. Identifying the correlates of testing behaviour is necessary to improve HIV testing campaigns by refining messages that target individuals in this age group. The objective of this study was to determine the correlates of HIV testing among children and young adolescents in Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria. Methods The outcome was a secondary data analysis of the 2017 Akwa-Ibom AIDS Indicator Survey. Data of 4037 children and young adolescents aged 0–14 years was assessed in this study. Analysis was done using STATA version 16. Chi-squared test and logistic regression models were used to measure association and its strength between uptake of HIV testing and some independent variables (child/caregiver’s age, sex, educational status, child’s location, caregiver’s knowledge of HIV and caregiver ever tested for HIV) at 5% significance level. Results Result showed that only 14.2% of the children and young adolescents have been tested for HIV. Previous history of blood transfusion (AOR = 5.33, 95%C.I = 2.60–10.92, P = < 0.001), caregiver’s level of education (AOR = 2.67, 95%C.I = 1.30–5.51, P = 0.008) and caregiver ever tested for HIV (AOR = 8.31, 95%C.I = 5.67–12.19, P = < 0.001) were significantly associated with uptake of HIV testing. Conclusion This study concludes that a large proportion of children and young adolescents in Akwa-Ibom state have never been tested for HIV. There is a need for HIV testing interventions to be targeted towards this age groups and their parents/guardian. Addressing the knowledge gap amongst caregivers especially in rural areas is crucial towards improving the effectiveness of HIV testing interventions.

Implications of the paracrises on the companies’ stock prices

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-19
Author(s):  
Marko Selaković ◽  
Nikolina Ljepava ◽  
Miroslav Mateev
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Stock Prices ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
Price Trends ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The concept of social media crisis has been consequently replaced by the term “paracrisis”. However, the economic implications of the paracrises have not been thoroughly researched by now. The purpose of this paper is to examine the potential influence of paracrisis on companies’ stock price values. Design/methodology/approach Secondary data analysis has been conducted to identify paracrises for the publicly listed companies and verify that there were no other market events that could affect the stock price during the observed period. Quantitative data analysis has been conducted using the event study, observing stock price values before and during the paracrisis, and the relationship between stock price oscillations and S&P 500 trends was tested. Findings There were no significant differences in stock price values before and during the paracrisis. Additionally, a strong correlation between S&P 500 and stock price trends has been found. Findings indicate that paracrises do not significantly impact the stock price behaviour and they should be considered as an irrelevant market event from the stock price point of view. Originality/value This study is the first research that examines the stock price paracrisis interdependence.

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