scholarly journals Impact of inaccessible spaces on community participation of people with mobility limitations in Zambia

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Banda-Chalwe ◽  
Jennifer C. Nitz ◽  
Desleigh De Jonge
Keyword(s):  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Mobility Limitations ◽  
Equal Rights ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Context Shape ◽  
Relationship Of

Background: The study investigated the perspective of people with mobility limitations (PWML) in Zambia, firstly of their accessibility to public buildings and spaces, and secondly of how their capacity to participate in a preferred lifestyle has been affected.Objectives: Firstly to provide insight into the participation experiences of PWML in the social, cultural, economic, political and civic life areas and the relationship of these with disability in Zambia. Secondly to establish how the Zambian disability context shape the experiences of participation by PWML.Method: A qualitative design was used to gather data from 75 PWML in five of the nine provinces of Zambia. Focus group discussions and personal interviews were used to examine the accessibility of the built environment and how this impacted on the whole family’s participation experiences. The nominal group technique was utilised to rank inaccessible buildings and facilities which posed barriers to opportunities in life areas and how this interfered with the whole family’s lifestyle.Results: Inaccessibility of education institutions, workplaces and spaces have contributed to reduced participation with negative implications for personal, family, social and economic aspects of the lives of participants. Government buildings, service buildings, and transportation were universally identified as most important but least accessible.Conclusion: Zambians with mobility limitations have been disadvantaged in accessing services and facilities provided to the public, depriving them and their dependants of full and equitable life participation because of reduced economic capacity. This study will assist in informing government of the need to improve environmental access to enable equal rights for all citizens.

scholarly journals Applying the nominal group technique in an employment relations conflict situation: A case study of a university maintenance section in South Africa

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelis S. Van der Waal ◽  
Josephine M. Uys
Keyword(s):  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Conflict Situation ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Employment Relations ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Diverse Groups ◽  
Group Technique

After a breakdown in employment relations in the maintenance section of a higher education institution, the authors were asked to intervene in order to try and solve the employment relations conflict situation. It was decided to employ the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) as a tool in problem identification during conflict in the workplace. An initial investigation of documentation and interviews with prominent individuals in the organisation was carried out. The NGT was then used in four focus group discussions to determine the important issues as seen by staff members. The NGT facilitates the determination of shared perceptions and the ranking of ideas. The NGT was used in diverse groups, necessitating adaptations to the technique. The perceived causes of the conflict were established. The NGT can be used in a conflict situation in the workplace in order to establish the perceived causes of employment relations conflict.

Supervisory board process: Evidence from French public hospitals

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radhoine Laouer
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Board Structure ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Supervisory Boards ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Use Of Knowledge

We mobilize theories of corporate governance and the theory of the social psychology of decision-making small groups to understand the operational process of the public hospital supervisory board. More precisely, we empirically test the mediation relationship of the decision-making process (effort norms, use of knowledge and skills, and conflict cognitive) between its structure (size, the composition, and diversity) and the performance of its roles (strategy, control, and service). A total of 320 questionnaires coming from members of the French public hospital supervisory board were collected. The aggregation of these individual answers generates a sample of 159 public hospital supervisory boards. The results of the tests of the assumptions of the research model confirm the fact that the structure of the supervisory board does not influence the performance of its roles. However, supervisory board effort norms positively affect the performance of its roles positively. Only effort norms and the use of knowledge and the skills partially play the role of mediator between the supervisory board structure and the performance of its roles. Practical and theoretical implications are exposed in the discussion.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Online Discourse on the Values of Bitcoin and Ethereum

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gil Benchlouch
Keyword(s):  
General Term ◽  
Online Discourse ◽  
Significant Drop ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Insurance Firms ◽  
Positive Traits ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

With technology brazenly breaching through society’s barriers in countless diverse fields, the 21st century has revolutionized many age-old industries. One of the largest areas within society influenced by the progress of technology are the fields of finances, economy, and investment, coupled with the aspect of social influence. With this shift in society parallel to the advancement of contemporary technologies, thus becoming increasingly reliant on the tools made available, the complex yet traditional world of finance has pivoted, becoming contingent upon the use of cutting-edge technologies. This critical shift has introduced the world of Fintech, providing many innovative fiscal opportunities. The coined term, Fintech, is a general term referring to products as services for fiscal activities developed by entities unrelated to banks, insurance firms, nor online companies, providing alternatives to the traditional options available to the general public. (Gulamhuseinwala, Bull and Lewis, 2015). Resultantly of this Fintech trend, one of the largest and most promising fields of contemporary investment is recognized as that of Cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin and Ethereum being the most recognized and heavily traded currencies. Many positive traits can be used to define the novelty of this new economy, with one of the main aspects being its peer to peer (P2P) nature of its trading process. However, beyond the tremendous advancements visible within the process of Cryptocurrency production and trade, one of the most important aspects is the influencers upon the valuation of the different currencies. Similarly to the progression of the economy which has transported the financial world to a digital economy, so has the social world, advancing discourse regarding many topics to the online environment. Thus, it is critical to analyze and assess the nature of online discourse regarding Cryptocurrencies. Explicitly, the chatter preceding to sharp rises and falls with Bitcoin and Ethereum, the most recognizable coins. Additionally, it is imperative to appraise the trends in the behavior and quantity of online discourse prior to a significant drop in Ethereum & Bitcoin.Within the online arena, there are countless different outlets and platforms for people to express themselves in general, or more importantly in this instance regarding the topic of Cryptocurrencies. By using platforms that are designated for discussion regarding financial topics or general social media platforms, the public is provided a critical platform utilized by countless individuals, many of whom are increasingly involved with the aforementioned topics. These platforms stipulate a stage for these individuals, who have become critical by voicing their opinions, thoughts, and experiences. Many of these influencers are sought after for their knowledge, specifically influencing the behavior of others. However, it is critical to evaluate the importance of additional aspects beyond the superficial such as who are the influencers, rather elements such as the content or nature of what is being discussed. Resultantly to trends of content, nature, and volume of what is being discussed in the online arena., people’s behavior regarding investments, specifically within Cryptocurrencies, are very possibly subjected to the influence of others, leading to rises and falls in coin valuation.

scholarly journals THE STUDY OF FEMINISM IN THE NOVEL NAYLA BY DJENAR MAESA AYU

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Ni Ketut Veri Kusumaningrum ◽  
I Wayan Rasna ◽  
Gde Artawan
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Structure ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Public ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Show Business ◽  
The Status ◽  
Role Of Women ◽  
Relationship Of

This research aims to determine (1) the narrative structure of novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu, (2) the role of women figure in the novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu, (3) the struggle of women figure in the novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu. This research uses feminism study with qualitative research. The data was collected by using library research. The library method was used at finding out the data in the novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu and in other literature which supports this research. The analyzed data are narrative structure, the role of women figure and the struggle of women figure in the novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu. The data were analyzed through the stage of reduction, presentation and data collection. The subject of this research is the novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu, the object of this research is the narrative structure, the role of women figure and the struggle of women figure in the novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu. The result of this research refers to (1) The Narrative structure in the novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu was include figure, characterization, plot and background. (2) The role of women figure in the novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu was found in the social domain, domestic and public. (3) The struggle of women figure in the novel Nayla by Djenar Maesa Ayu was manifested by struggling in maintaining in the status as women, the struggle in maintaining the gender. The form of feminism was described in the novel Nayla as never surrender, not dependent to the parents, and behaves deviate. Novel Nayla to present the relationship of gender that leads to a superior. Novel Nayla as the main character show business to make a women who has the dignity of which is equivalent to the men. Based on the results of analysis and advice for women in order to improve the quality of the field of education, domestic, and the public so that gender equality can be achieved.

scholarly journals Relasi Muslim dan Nasrani Terkait Pendirian Gereja di Wilayah Perumahan Non-Dinas TNI Angkatan Laut di Driyorejo Gresik

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Kasno Kasno
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Social System ◽  
Control Mechanism ◽  
Social Unrest ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Functionalist Theory ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Religious Elements

This article examines the interfaith relation of Muslims and Christians in the process of establishment of churches in Perumahan Non-Dinas TNI Angkatan Laut in Driyorejo Gresik. The article concludes that the real inter-religious relation in Driyorejo is very good. It is characterized by a relationship of mutual respect and tolerance in order to implement the teachings of their respective religions in the area. This relationship functionally indicates that the process of adaptation is very good. The harmony of inter-religious relation contributes to the creation of an orderly and safe society. Social-religious elements can be integrated together to create a solid and unified society. The harmony can be achieved because their religious and cultural values of society emphasize the accommodation and tolerant attitude. The social problems associated with the establishment of churches in the Perumahan indeed could lead to social unrest. Borrowing structural-functionalist theory, it can be stated that systemic balance is likely to change because of the influence of extra system. The public unrest indicates that the system is experiencing instability. However, the social system has an internal control mechanism that can stabilize the system after disorder. In the case of the establishment of churches, the community tend to choose legal approach as a means of controlling or resolving conflict.

scholarly journals The social legitimacy of the universal basic income from a social justice perspective: a comparative analysis of Germany and Slovenia

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-331
Author(s):  
Katharina Zimmermann ◽  
Urban Boljka ◽  
Tatjana Rakar ◽  
Maša Filipovič Hrast
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Basic Income ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Social Legitimacy ◽  
Societal Challenges ◽  
Welfare Institutions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Public Debates ◽  
Almost All

AbstractThe universal basic income (UBI) has found its way into public debates and has prominent advocates across almost all political camps. In many debates, it is presented as a solution for the consequences of a large variety of current societal challenges, such as unemployment, over-education, ecological crises, gender inequality and issues related to digitalization and automatization. While UBI has been discussed broadly from an expert position, we know very little about the population’s perceptions of UBI. Thus, to shed light on the public legitimacy of UBI as a radically different concept of social justice and citizenship, our contribution uses data from large group discussions where participants explicitly refer to the UBI as an option for a future welfare state. By comparing debates in Slovenia and Germany, we unearth that the perspective adopted by the participants towards a UBI is strongly shaped by the welfare institutions of the countries in which they live and the social justice principles embodied in those institutions.

scholarly journals Being together, doing together and going forward together: echoes from France’s cultural third places in times of covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-343
Author(s):  
Matina Magkou ◽  
Maud Pélissier
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Production ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Third Places ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Cultural Spaces ◽  
Relationship Of

In France, as in many other countries, cultural production and management practices are facing numerous transformations. Being understood as experimental; intermediary cultural spaces that redefine the relationship of culture with the public and the local territory, cultural third places provide a vivid example of this changing reality. Before the current health crisis, the social role of these constructs in regard to the local context were made even more visible. On a first level, this article aims to present the uniqueness of those spaces in the French context. Secondly, it describes the preliminary results of an exploratory study analyzing the reactions and adjustments to working dynamics of a number of spaces in the PACA region, in France, during the first months of the pandemic. Finally, we propose further lines of research.

scholarly journals Applying Qualitative Methods in Organizations: A Note for Industrial/Organizational Psychologists

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Ehigie ◽  
Rebecca Ehigie
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Organizational Studies ◽  
The Social ◽  
Technique Delphi

Early approach to research in industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology was oriented towards quantitative techniques as a result of influences from the social sciences. As the focus of I/O psychology expands from psychological test development to other personnel functions, there has been an inclusion of qualitative methods in I/O psychology practice. The present paper therefore examines how qualitative methods like observation, interviews, ethnography, focus group discussion, nominal group technique, Delphi method, and projective techniques can be used by I/O psychologists in organizational studies. It is believed that knowledge gained on the application s of these qualitative methods would enhance understanding of workers’ behaviors in organizations and facilitate management decisions. Empirical studies are also presented, on how these qualitative methods have successfully been used in organization.

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