Analysis of Public Recreational Needs by User Population in South-Eastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Henry C Umunakwe ◽  
◽  
Samuel I Ogbaa ◽  
Tochukwu N Amafili ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Orientation Programs ◽  
Recreational Facilities ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Public Recreation ◽  
Space Activities

This paper examined the recreational needs of the user population in South-eastern Nigeria. The study considered educational status, public awareness, degree of awareness, public recreational options, extant open space services, and reasons for low usage of available recreational facilities. The study was carried out using descriptive statistics, use of weights and relative mean scare analysis. The study showed a general loss of interest in the available public recreational facilities and services, thus leading to disregard of public recreational open spaces. This fact prompts a high rate of conversion of public recreational spaces in South-Eastern Nigeria for other uses. There is therefore the need to provoke users’ interest through classical advertisements, posting of bills and publication in both local and national dailies, particularly on the implication of converting recreational spaces in the areas being advertised. This calls for the need for public enlightenment plans in the likes of orientation programs, seminars, symposiums, recreation outreach courses and educating the masses at various levels, on the need to recreate and participate actively on public open space activities. Keywords: Recreation, open space services, public recreation, users, recreational facilities.

scholarly journals POLA AKTIVITAS RUANG TERBUKA PUBLIK PADA KAWASAN TAMAN FATAHILLAH JAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dedi Hantono
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Historic Buildings ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Space Forms ◽  
Linear Pattern ◽  
Public Open Space ◽  
Space Activities

Abstract: Fatahillah Park in front of Fatahillah Museum is part of Jakarta Kota area (called Kota Tua, Old Town) which is a conservation area. Fatahillah Park currently serves as a public open space surrounded by historic buildings on four sides. As a public open space, Taman Fatahillah is visited by people from various regions in Indonesia and foreign tourists, so there are various activities in it. This paper describes the results of research on the pattern of human activity (visitors) in Taman Fatahillah. The research used qualitative approach and descriptive analysis method. As a result, as a public open space, Taman Fatahillah is accessed by anyone and within the timeframe from morning to evening. Activities that take place in Taman Fatahillah are dominated by secondary actors (visitors) while the primary actors (traders) are limited by a certain place and time. The activity on the path space forms a linear pattern and on an open field forming a random pattern.Keywords: public open space, activities, area, conservation, urban designAbstrak: Taman Fatahillah di depan Museum Fatahillah adalah bagian dari kawasan Jakarta Kota (disebut Kota Tua) yang merupakan kawasan konservasi. Taman Fatahillah saat ini berfungsi sebagai ruang terbuka publik yang dikelilingi oleh bangunan-bangunan bersejarah pada empat sisi. Sebagai ruang terbuka publik, Taman Fatahillah didatangi orang-orang dari berbagai daerah di Indonesia dan wisatawan manca negara, sehingga muncul beragam aktifitas di dalamnya. Tulisan ini memaparkan hasil penelitian tentang pola aktivitas manusia (pengunjung) di Taman Fatahillah. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan metode analisis deskriptif. Hasilnya, sebagai ruang terbuka publik, Taman Fatahillah diakses oleh siapa saja dan dalam rentang waktu dari pagi hari hingga malam hari. Aktivitas yang berlangsung di Taman Fatahillah didominasi oleh pelaku sekunder (pengunjung) sedangkan pelaku primer (pedagang) dibatasi oleh tempat dan waktu tertentu. Aktivitas pada ruang jalan membentuk pola linier dan pada lapangan terbuka membentuk pola acak.Kata Kunci: ruang terbuka publik, aktivitas, kawasan, konservasi, rancang kota

scholarly journals Perkembangan Kawasan Permukiman Akibatnya Terhadap Ruang Terbuka di Kota Semarang

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 430
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ridha Azzaki ◽  
Sugiono Soetomo
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Capital City ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Projected Change ◽  
The City

Semarang is the capital city of Central Java Province, as a metropolitan city, Semarang has the capablity to support the rapid development of the city , one of the evident is the highly of activity on physical infrastucture, one of them is the construction of residential areas along the high rate of population growth. Settlement area development activities emerge the negatively impact to reduce the existence of open space area. This study uses a quantitative method through positivistic approach. Research data presented by the form of figures and the analysis using the statistics. This study was first carried out in 2006 and 2011 to analyze the spatial through digitized the image map of Semarang, and the results of the digitization of spatial land area of open space and a residential area, which is used to formulate some stage subsequent analysis: 1) Identification and analysis of the influence of the development of residential areas against the open space in the city, 2) Analysis of the acceleration of the projected change of land per year in Semarang in 2006-2020, 3) Analysis of the application of open space 30% (sample in District Tembalang). The result of this analysis showed the relationship between the relevant mutual influence. The rate of population growth and development of residential areas with a relationship of mutual influence supply and demand. Then, as the development of residential areas causes the reduction of open space. In additon, the background of this problem is how to formulate the recommendations to control the land use plan , in order to create an ideal city land use in the future.

Comparison of Employees with Disabilities and Able-Bodied Workers in Janitorial Maintenance

1991 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dolores Ondusko
Keyword(s):  
Career Advancement ◽  
Emotional Disabilities ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Job Turnover ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Employees With Disabilities ◽  
A Company

Despite increased public awareness, persons with disabilities experience a high rate of unemployment. One obstacle that blocks their goal of economic autonomy is employers' concerns pertaining to job turnover, absenteeism, productivity, and career advancement. Most prior research has been focused on investigating co-workers' attitudes, assessing rehabilitation agencies and programs, and identifying why employers hesitate to hire persons with disabilities. This study explored the validity of these concerns by comparing employees with disabilities with their able-bodied co-workers. Subjects were selected from a company that participates in the Projects with Industry program. Due to specific concerns regarding employees with mental and/or emotional disabilities, the performance of this group was compared with that of persons with physical disabilities and able-bodied employees. In general, results indicated either no difference between persons with disabilities and able-bodied workers, or a higher level of performance for workers with disabilities. Implications based on the findings, and suggestions for further research are presented.

Assessing Household Natural Disaster Preparedness in Shiraz, Iran, 2011: Results of a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamideh Mahdaviazad ◽  
Gholamreza Abdolahifar
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractObjectivePublic education and training that focus on appropriate knowledge, attitudes, and practices have had a crucial role in preparedness. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of households regarding natural disasters in Shiraz, Iran.MethodsIn this cross-sectional descriptive study, we used a stratified random sampling technique. The data collection tool was a self-administered questionnaire, which was completed in through face-to-face interviews. The data were analyzed with the SPSS statistical software package (version 16).ResultsThe overall mean scores were 7.3±2.0 for knowledge, 26.3±6.5 for attitudes, and 5.2±2.2 for practices. Mean scores for all 3 factors were higher in women and married participants. In other comparisons, the differences were statistically significant only for the associations between gender and the score for practices. The mean knowledge score was lower in illiterate participants than in other categories of educational status.ConclusionOur findings showed that the knowledge of households regarding disaster preparedness was encouraging, but that of attitudes and practices might be improved through a greater focus on motivational educational programs and cooperation among the organizations involved in public awareness. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2014;0:1–4)

scholarly journals Bridges Over the Nile. Transportation Corridors Transformed into Public Spaces

2020 ◽  
pp. 5-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Gohar ◽  
G. Mathias Kondolf
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Public Access ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Major City ◽  
Luxury Hotels ◽  
Patterns Of Use

Cairo is a congested city with high rate of urbanization and very limited public space. Cairo has one of the lowest rates of parkland per capita of any major city. Moreover, the banks of the Nile, formerly alive with activities such as washing, fishing, and felucca landings, were by the end of the twentieth century largely cutoff from free public access by a wall of busy roads, private clubs, luxury hotels, restaurants, nurseries, and police/military stations, roads. The need for open space for people from lower income who could not afford the expensive options along the Nile banks, has resulted in use of the sidewalks of the main bridges as public spaces. Families, couples, and friends tolerate the noise and fumes of traffic to enjoy the expansive views and breezes over the Nile. As a result of this extraordinary re-purposing of the bridges, new small businesses have formed to cater to the uses, and a new interaction with the river has emerged. We studied the patterns of use, characteristics of the user population, and stated preferences of users. We identify a set of characteristics contributing to the popularity of the bridges as public space, including affordability, accessibility, openness to the river and visual connection with the other bank. We propose that these characteristics be taken into account when developing future projects along the river water front to address the need for public space and access to the Nile.

scholarly journals Spatiotemporal Patterns and Determinants of Undernutrition Among Late Adolescent Girls in Ethiopia Using Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys 2000 to 2016: Spatiotemporal and Multilevel Approach.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nebiyu Derseh ◽  
Kassahun Gelaye ◽  
Atalay Muluneh
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Health Surveys ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Spatiotemporal Patterns ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Late Adolescent ◽  
Moran's I ◽  
Under Nutrition ◽  
Global Moran’S I

Abstract Introduction: Under-nutrition of late adolescent girls in Ethiopia is the highest among Southern and Eastern African countries. However, the spatial and temporal variations of under-nutrition as a national context is not well understood. This study aimed the spatiotemporal patterns and determinants of under-nutrition among Late Adolescent Girls in Ethiopia.Methods: An in-depth secondary data analysis was conducted from women’s data of four consecutive Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS) 2000 to 2016. A total of 12,056 late adolescent girls were included in this study. The global spatial autocorrelation was assessed using the Global Moran’s I statistic to evaluate the presence of geographical clustering and variability of undernutrition. The significant cluster scan statistics using Bernoulli model to detect local clusters of significant high rate and low rates of under-nutrition was explored. Multilevel binary logistic regression model with cluster level random effects was fitted to determine factors associated with under-nutrition among Late Adolescent girls in Ethiopia. Results: undernutrition was clustered nationally during each survey (Global Moran’s I=0.009-0.045, Z-score= 5.55-27.24, p value < 0.001). In the final model, individual and community level factors accounted about 31.67% of the variations for under-nutrition. The odds of being under-nourished girls in the age groups of 18 -19 years were 57 % (AOR = 0.43; 95 % CI: 0.35 - 0.53) less likely than those from 15-17 years old. Being in higher educational status was 4.50 times (AOR= 4.50; 95% CI: 2.33–8.69) more likely to be under-nourished compared with no educational status. Undernutrition with occupation of sales was 40% (AOR=0.60; 95% CI: 0.43 – 0.84) lower than those with not working. The odds of being undernourished adolescents were 1.77 times (AOR=1.77; 95% CI: 1.24 - 2.53) higher than participants with unimproved latrine type. Rural residents were 2. 35 times (AOR=2.35; 95% CI: 1.41 - 3.92) more likely to be under nourish compared with urban residents. Conclusion: undernutrition among late adolescent girls was spatially clustered in Ethiopia. The significant high rate of undernutrition was observed in Northern and Eastern Ethiopia. Those regions with high rates of under-nutrition should design interventions to combat under-nutrition.

scholarly journals Deconstructing Post-Industrial American Ethos: Decline of Civility and Agony of Artists in Bellow’s Later Novels

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Ramzi B. Mohamed Marrouchi ◽  
Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi
Keyword(s):  
Mass Culture ◽  
Liberal Democracy ◽  
Liberal Education ◽  
Culture Industry ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Harold Bloom ◽  
Scientific Experimentation ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Post Industrial

This paper sheds light on the way Saul Bellow&rsquo;s (1915&ndash;2005) intellectual protagonists deconstruct post-industrial American ethos which are dominated by the hegemony of capitalism and the values of democracy. These heroes are deeply immersed in European liberal education, the &lsquo;Western Canon&rsquo; to recall Harold Bloom; however, they are marginalized, alienated, degraded and eventually rejected by the masses, junk culture, the dictatorship of the commonplace, and the unqualified individual. Bellow&rsquo;s heroes predict that American culture will be overwhelmed by mass culture after the 1950s characterized by liberal democracy, [ultra capitalism], scientific experimentation, and industrialization, inspite of the high rate of higher education. Deploring a Derridean method of deconstructionism and a Foucauldian epistemic design, they archeologically question the roots of American cultural backdrop, that is, the massive industrialization in the late age of capitalism. They centralize art, humanities, classical books, morality, and religion; and marginalize science, commodity, consumerism, technology, and psychiatry. They deconstruct all makers of culture industry based on analysis, systemization, standardization, and not imagination and creativity. To achieve human and noble norms, they admit a noble life away from the vulgarity and barbarism of the age to cite Zygmunt Bauman. Special focus is on Herzog (1964), Mr. Sammler&rsquo;s Planet (1970), Humboldt&rsquo;s Gift (1975) and The Dean&rsquo;s December (1982) for their common concern with this issue.

Studi Komparasi Perencanaan Ruang Terbuka Hijau Perkotaan Antara Jakarta dan Singapura

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-62
Author(s):  
Retno Setiowati ◽  
Hayati Sari Hasibuan ◽  
Raldi Hendro TS Koestoer
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Master Plan ◽  
Space Planning ◽  
Political Policy ◽  
Open Space Planning ◽  
The Government

Green open space has functions ecologically, economically, and socially to improve the quality of urban life.  Urban green space is one of the keys to sustainability. The purpose of this study was to analyze green open space planning in Jakarta and Singapore using a comparative study method. The study locations were chosen in Jakarta and Singapore because they are geographically located in Southeast Asia but have a vastly different area of ​​green open space. Singapore has the largest area of ​​green open space in the world, amounting to 47% of the total area and Jakarta only has a range of 5 to 10% because of the baseline of green open space that has not been officially set by the Government. Green open space planning in Jakarta has decreased from 1965 to the present due to the rapid development of residential and commercial areas. On the other hand, Singapore's success in increasing the area of ​​green space is due to its strong political policy in greening which is directly led by the Prime Minister and supported by all stakeholders. The vision of Singapore as a Garden City is clearly stated in the Green and Blue Master Plan and implemented in government programs. Cooperation between stakeholders in Singapore continues to make public awareness about successful greening. Jakarta needs a strong political policy to increase green open space by formulating a green open space Master Plan that is integrated with a network of roads, blue spaces, and increased cooperation between stakeholders.

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN JAKARTA, BASIC UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS IN INDONESIAN CITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Oswar M Mungkasa
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Green Water ◽  
City Development

The implementation of green infrastructure (GI) in Indonesia  accelerated by public awareness of the importance of conservation of natural resources and ecosystems. One of the Indonesian government’s efforts to apply the principles of GI in urban areas in a structured and massive manner is through the Green City Development Program (P2KH) Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR). The approach taken is Green Planning and Design, Green Open Space, Green Energy, Green Water, Green Waste, Green Building, Green Transportation, Green Community. The city that is the case study for discussion is Jakarta. Jakarta Smart City, Green Buildings, Urban Agriculture, and Child Friendly Integrated Public Space (RPTRA) are programs that successfully implemented. The implementation GI program easily accepted if based on the community.

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