scholarly journals SPEAKING ANXIETY AMONG PUBLIC SECTOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-96
Author(s):  
Hadiqa Siddique ◽  
Farhan Raja ◽  
Qaiser Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Lexical Knowledge ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
English Speaking

Many students who are doing their majors in English often suffer from English speaking anxiety. The purpose of this study was to examine the reasons that hinder the process of speaking English in the students who had English as their major course of studies in a public sector university in Karachi. The study was conducted using qualitative research approach and the data was collected using focus group discussion. The participants of this study were selected using convenient sampling technique for focus group discussion. The findings revealed that the pronunciation, syntactic structures, insufficient lexical knowledge, fear of negative evaluation, role of a teacher, financial and social factors are the main causes of English-speaking anxiety among English majors. Recommended measures by the students disclosed that if the institution provides them with the suggested speaking opportunities, it could help them improve their anxiety towards speaking in English.

scholarly journals Investigating the Trends of Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills at Primary Schools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fisseha Motuma
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Comprehension Strategies ◽  
Teaching Reading

This study explored lived academic experiences of primary school teachers in teaching reading. It attempted to find out whether primary school English teachers were aware of different thinking and comprehension strategies like cognitive, metacognitive and comprehension strategies: predicting, visualizing, making connections and summarizing. Purposive sampling technique was employed to specify the participants. To collect the required data, focus group discussion and classroom observation were used. Seven experienced primary school English teachers were involved in the study: two of the teachers participated in the classroom observations, whereas the five teachers participated in the Focus Group Discussion. The data collected through FGD were audio-recorded and later transcribed for analysis. The data were analyzed based on grounded theory using open, selective and substantiate coding. The results of the analysis indicated teachers gave little attention to thinking or thought-based teaching of reading comprehension. The teaching focused on textual comprehension instead of research-proved thinking strategies.

scholarly journals Quality and University Governance in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Sayidah ◽  
Sri Utami Ady ◽  
Jajuk Supriyati ◽  
Sutarmin Sutarmin ◽  
Mustika Winedar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
University Governance ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the importance of quality in university governance in Indonesia. The researcher designed this study with an approach of qualitative research approach with Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method. Participants come from 25 universities throughout Indonesia. Participants are leaders of higher education ranging from the head of the study program to the rector. The result of the focus group discussion shows that the quality of higher education will decrease if there is the scarcity of qualified lecturers. Declining quality of higher education will affect the number of students. Finally, if the student decline happens continuously, then higher education can close. So quality is a top priority in university governance.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DENGAN KEJADIAN DIARE PADA BALITA DI KELURAHAN AMPEL, KECAMATAN SEMAMPIR, KOTA SURABAYA 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Armina Analinta
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test

Background: Diarrhea is an endemic disease in Indonesia and often cause death. In 2015 there were eighteen times the outbreak of diarrhea spread in eleven provinces, eighteen districts / cities, with the number one patient. 213 people and 30 deaths (CFR 2.47%). According to Surabaya City Health Office, there were 65.447 cases of diarrhea in 2015, in other words there were 23 cases of diarrhea in 1000 population. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and diarrhea  in RW XIII and RW XIV Kelurahan Ampel, Subdistrict Semampir, City of Surabaya in  2017. Methods: This was observational analytics study with cross sectional design. The population in this research were all the children under five in the area in RW XIII and RW XIV in Kelurahan Ampel. Sampling technique used was  simple random sampling involving 39 respondents. Primary data were collected by interview with questionnaire, Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Data were analyzed statistically using Fisher’s Exact Test. Results: The result of this this study, there was relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and diarrhea (p=0.000). Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and diarrhea.ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Diare adalah penyakit endemis di Indonesia dan sering menyebabkan kematian. Pada tahun 2015 terjadi delapan belas kali kejadian luar biasa diare yang  tersebar di sebelas provinsi, delapan belas kabupaten/kota, dengan jumlah penderita satu. 213 orang dan kematian 30 orang (CFR 2,47%). Menurut Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya, pada tahun 2015 terdapat 65.447 kasus diare, dengan kata lain terdapat 23 kasus diare pada 1000 penduduk. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan asi eksklusif dengan diare pada balita di RW XIII dan RW XIV Kelurahan Ampel, Kecamatan Semampir,  Kota Surabaya  2017.Metode: Jenis penelitian adalah analitik observasional dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu seluruh balita yang berada di wilayah di RW XIII dan RW XIV di Kelurahan Ampel. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan simple random sampling didapatkan 39 responden. Data Primer dikumpulkan dengan wawancara dengan kuesioner, Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Analisis data menggunakan uji statistik Fisher’s Exact.Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemberian ASI eksklusif  memiliki hubungan dengan kejadian diare (p=0,000).Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara pemberian ASI Eksklusif dengan kejadian diare.

scholarly journals UJI COBA PROGRAM KEMITRAAN KEHUTANAN DI KESATUAN PENGELOLAAN HUTAN UNIT XIV GEDONG WANI, PROVINSI LAMPUNG Trial of Forestry Patnership Program in Forest Management Unit XIV Gedong Wani, Lampung Province

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
M. Saipurrozi ◽  
Indra Gumay Febryano ◽  
Hari Kaskoyo ◽  
Christine Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Management Unit ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Poultry Farm ◽  
Inhibiting Factor ◽  
Partnership Program ◽  
Farm Group

The partnership program is one solution in conflict resolution on state forest land use by the commUnity. The aim of research to explain the trials of forestry partnership program in Forest Management Unit XIV Gedong Wani. The research approach was conducted qualitatively, where in-depth interviews, participant observation, focus group discussion and document study were conducted for data collection. The results showed that there are two forms of partnership trial that developed, where is a partnership with Agroforests Park and poultry farm group. The supporting factors of implementation of the partnership between KPH Unit XIV Gedong Wani and KTH Agroforests Park were stakeholder involvement and a high level of members trust to the management; while the inhibiting factor were their members obey the rules and interventions by NGOs Manunggal Wana Bakti against management. The supporting factors of implementation of the partnership between KPH Unit XIV Gedong Wani and poultry farm group were the involvement of the association of poultry farm entrepreneurs and the awareness level of poultry farm; while the inhibiting factor were limitations of informations, officers, and the effort by Forest Management Unit XIV Gedong Wani. Coaching and mentoring efforts should be undertaken by officers with special expertise in their fields; so it is expected to increase the capacity of the commUnity.Keywords: farmers group; forestry partnerships;  Forest Management Unit (KPH); conflict; access Program kemitraan merupakan salah satu solusi dalam penyelesaian konflik pemanfaatan lahan hutan negara oleh masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian untuk menjelaskan uji coba program kemitraan kehutanan di Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan Unit XIV Gedong Wani. Pendekatan penelitian dilakukan secara kualitatif, dimana wawancara mendalam, observasi  partisipan, focus group discussion dan studi dokumen dalam pengumpulan datanya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat dua bentuk uji coba kemitraan yang dikembangkan yaitu kemitraan dengan kelompok tani hutan Agroforest Park dan peternak ayam. Faktor pendukung pelaksanaan uji coba kemitraan antara KPH Unit XIV  Gedong Wani dan KTH Agroforest Park adalah adanya keterlibatan stakeholder terkait dan tingginya tingkat kepercayaan anggota terhadap pengurus; sementara faktor penghambatnya adalah adanya anggota yang tidak patuh terhadap aturan dan intervensi oleh LSM Manunggal Wana Bakti terhadap pengurus. Faktor pendukung uji coba kemitraan antara KPH Unit XIV Gedong Wani dan peternak ayam adalah adanya keterlibatan asosiasi pengusaha industri ayam ras dan tingkat kesadaran peternak; sedangkan faktor penghambatnya adalah keterbatasan informasi, petugas serta upaya yang dilakukan pihak KPH Unit XIV Gedong Wani. Upaya pembinaan dan pendampingan perlu dilakukan oleh petugas yang memiliki keahlian khusus dalam bidangnya; sehingga diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kapasitas masyarakat.Kata kunci: kelompok tani, kemitraan kehutanan, Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan (KPH), konflik, akses

scholarly journals PROMOTING SLOW TOURISM TO WRESTLE THE CHALLENGES OF SHORTER LENGTH OF TOURIST STAY: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (4 supplement) ◽  
pp. 1388-1396
Author(s):  
Yihalem KEBETE ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Tourism Professionals ◽  
Unique Approach

Slow tourism is an eminent concept that aims to embolden extended tourist stay within a destination. The current study adopts qualitative research approach and extracts data from purposefully selected tourism professionals. The researcher employed both interview and focus group discussion to collect data required for this study. Findings of the current study unfold that slow tourism as a unique approach augments the overall tourism activities, mainly within emerging destinations. Even though slow tourism has received limited attention in Bahir Dar and its surroundings, it is quite substantive to discourage the negative economic, sociocultural and environmental impacts of tourism. However, absence of developed tourism infrastructures and limited understanding of stakeholders restrain the practice and development of slow tourism in the study area. In terms of policy references, the present study suggests that there is a need to develop a practical guideline to inculcate the fundamental concepts related to the practical applications of slow tourism in emerging destinations.

scholarly journals Healing Wounds and Blood Feuds in Exploring Ethiopia the Role of Dem Adraqi Elders in Rural South Wollo Zone of Amhara Regional State

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Practical Procedure ◽  
Resolution System ◽  
Economic Support ◽  
Healing Wounds

The study explained the roles of dem adraqi elders in avoiding and healing past wounds and blood feuds between conflicting parties in rural Amhara regional states of Ethiopia. Unless healing wounds and blood feud conflict is managed properly, it results in social and economic destruction at both family and community level. The main objective of this study was the role of dem adraqi elders in avoiding blood feud in rural Ethiopia. The most common types of conflict resolved by dem adraqi elders are killing, property looting, theft and land based conflicts. Qualitative research approach was followed with focus group discussion and key informant interview as a tool of data collection. The data was collected from 11key informant respondents and 3 focus group discussion (FGD) through purposive sampling techniques. The finding of the study showed that cost of conflict depends on the type of conflict resolution system that individuals used to settle disagreements. In addition, the practical procedure of dem adraqi elder in healing wounds and blood feuds are painstaking since it is important to avoid conflicts between parties for last without any retaliation after reaching agreements through erigiman (cursing the retaliator). In general, the work of dem adraqi elders depends on the interest and will of disputant parties. To minimize the problem of wounds and blood feud conflicts and encourage dem adraqi elders at the local level, government should make some economic support to satisfy their morality.

scholarly journals Development of Entrepreneurship Model for Elderly.

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-82
Author(s):  
Suharti Suharti ◽  
Sri Iswanti ◽  
Agus Triyanto
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Program ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Family Development ◽  
Elderly Family

This study was aimed at producing entrepreneurial models for elderly people and determining the obstacles encountered in their development. This study used a Development Research approach. Research location in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Sources of research data were elderly and Elderly Family Development Program members who have creative economic ventures. The research data was collected by observation, interviews and Focus Group Discussion methods. Data analysis was carried out by qualitative analysis. The validity of the data used triangulation methods and sources. The results show that there were four draft models used at the study site. The first model is the business model carried out by the elderly together with their family members. Second, the elderly was in charge of finding raw materials, then the elderly and Elderly Family Development personnel sell these products to neighbors and the general public. Third, the business model carried out by the elderly who are still healthy and strong, productive economic efforts. The fourth model is a joint business model.Pengembangan Model Kewirausahaan bagi Insan Lanjut UsiaPenelitian ini sampai pada tahap kedua bertujuan untuk menghasilkan model kewirausahaan bagi insan lanjut usia dan mengetahui hambatan-hambatan yang ditemui dalam pengembangannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Penelitian Pengembangan. Lokasi penelitian di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Sumber data penelitian adalah para lanjut usia dan anggota BKL yang memiliki usaha ekonomi kreatif. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan metode observasi, wawancara dan Focus Group Discussion. Analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis kualitatif. Keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi metode dan sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada empat draf model yang digunakan di lokasi penelitian. Model pertama, model usaha yang dilaksakan para lansia bersama-sama dengan anggota keluarganya. Kedua, lansia bertugas mencari bahan baku, lansia, dan BKL menjual produk tersebut kepada tetangga dan masyarakat umum. Ketiga, model usaha yang dilaksanan oleh lansia yang masih sehat dan kuat, usaha ekonomi produktif. Model keempat adalah model usaha gabungan.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF ONLINE PORNOGRAPHY ON IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN IMO STATE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Nnenna Ikechukwu
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Internet Pornography ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Online Pornography ◽  
Multi Stage

Juvenile access and exposure to online pornography is an alarming and escalating problem worldwide. This study attempts to find out the reasons for Internet pornography use and its influence among in-school adolescents in Imo State. To achieve these objectives, a blend of quantitative and qualitative methods of research was employed. Questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion were used to gather data for quantitative and qualitative research methods respectively. While 500 copies of the questionnaire were administered, 493 were retrieved and valid for the study, six different FGD’s were constituted. Multi-stage, simple random and systematic sampling techniques were used for the selection of the respondents for the quantitative method because the population of the study cut across the three educational zones of the state and classes, purposive sampling technique was employed to select participants in the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). This technique was used to select members for the study based on their relevance to the study. The study was anchored on Social Learning and Uses and Gratification theories. Results show that in-school adolescents view online pornography to a high extent. Results also show that curiosity and fun were the primary motivations for the use of Internet pornography among in-school adolescents in Imo state. The study also found that Internet pornography corrupts their minds and makes them have wild thoughts that are capable of distracting them from their academics. Based on these results, the researcher recommends that parents should use both technical and physical strategies to monitor what their adolescent children do on the Internet

scholarly journals Assessing Factors Affecting Revenue Management in Public Sector: The Case of Halaba Special Woreda Town Administration Ethiopia (SNNPR)

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 188
Author(s):  
Pankaj Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Revenue Management ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Revenue Collection ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Inland Revenue

<em>Revenue management plays a great role for achieving the national objective of any nation which enhances the economic development and social wellbeing of the society. Even though revenue management has paramount importance for achieving the national goal of any nation, developing countries revenue management including, Ethiopia, is affected by a number of factors. The empirical findings of this research indicates that there are a number of factors that affect revenue management such as, Lack of awareness of tax payers, in adequate assessment of taxable sources, lack of clear operational procedures and so on, this research, thus intended to assess factors affecting public sector revenue management in Halaba special woreda Town administration (SNNPR). The specific objectives of the study are to identify the major factor that affect revenue collection, factors taken into consideration for revenue planning and to know the extent of revenue management mechanism help in  revenue management of Halaba special woreda Town administration. Based on that fact, different literatures concerning the issue were reviewed to achieve these objectives; descriptive research method and stratified sampling were employed to gather data. Primary data were collected using semi structured questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussion and observations. Respondents who have participated in the study were employees (366) a sample of 88 were randomly selected from the Town administration of Halaba special woreda and taxpayers (151) a sample of 67 are randomly selected who have registered in the Inland revenue office, the study employed the Inland revenue management committee members (7) for focus group discussion and 4 from 6 Mayor Committee members for interview purposively selected. The total population of the study was 500 and the total sample size was 166. According to the response of the respondents, the factors that affected revenue management of Halaba special woreda Town administration are poor implementation, poor planning, inadequate assessment of taxable sources, lack of required skill, attitudinal problems of revenue officers, inaccurate information of taxpayers, lack of full automation and lack of awareness of taxpayers. Finally, based on the findings, possible recommendations are suggested, these include, widening the town’s revenue sources base, improving planning and implementing capacity, establishing adequate data base systems, raising continuous awareness for taxpayers, institutionalizing standard accounting system that produces timely and reliable information, encouraging community participation in planning and revenue collection and need for designing the reward system.</em>

scholarly journals TEKNIK PENERJEMAHAN JENIS PROSES PADA PIDATO PELANTIKAN PRESIDEN OBAMA & TRUMP (TRANSLATION TECHNIQUE OF PROCESS TYPE IN INAUGURATION SPEECHES OF OBAMA’S AND TRUMP’S)

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Taufik Nur Hidayat ◽  
M.R Nababan ◽  
NFN Djatmika
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Barack Obama ◽  
Donald Trump ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Translation Technique

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan teknik penerjemahan dari Molina dan Albir (2002) yang digunakan dalam menerjemahkan jenis proses beserta maknanya pada sistem transitivitas (Halliday, 2014). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik purposive sampling. Terdapat 152 jumlah data untuk setiap pidato dalam penelitian ini. Data tersebut adalah klausa yang mengandung unsur jenis proses versi Bahasa Inggris dan terjemahannya. Data kualitatif diperoleh melalui mengkaji dokumen dan arsip (content analysis), kuesioner, dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Validasi data kualitatif menggunakan triangulasi sumber data dan triangulasi metode. Dalam menentukan penilai (raters), peneliti menerapkan criterion-based selection sampling technique. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, 152 data dalam pidato Barack Obama,terdapat sembilan teknik penerjemahan yang muncul. Kesembilan teknik tersebut adalah sebagai berikut: a) padanan lazim (163 data atau 77,25 %; b) modulasi (10 data atau 4,73%; c) implisitasi (16 data atau 7,58 %); d) eksplisitasi (5 data atau 2,36 %); e) transposisi (6 data atau 2,84 %); f) reduksi (3 data atau 1,42 %); g) adisi (2 data atau 0,94 %); h) literal (2 data atau 0,94%); i) kreasi diskursif (4 data atau 1,89%). Sementara dari 152 data dalam pidato Donald Trump, terdapat sebelas teknik penerjemahan yang muncul. Kesebelas teknik tersebut adalah sebagai berikut: a) padanan lazim (155 data atau 67,39%); b) implisitasi (14 data atau 6,08 %); c) modulasi (22 data atau 9,56 %); eksplisitasi (11 data atau 4,78 %; transposisi (6 dataatau 2.60 %); reduksi (6 data atau 2,60 %); adisi (5 data atau 2,17 %); literal (5 data atau 2,17 %); kreasi diskursif (4 data atau 1,73 %; generalisasi (1 data atau 0,43 %); dan variasi (1 data atau 0,43 %).

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