scholarly journals Socio-hydrological spaces in the Jamuna River floodplain in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 5159-5173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Ruknul Ferdous ◽  
Anna Wesselink ◽  
Luigia Brandimarte ◽  
Kymo Slager ◽  
Margreet Zwarteveen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Formal Model ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Natural Processes ◽  
Generic Models ◽  
Data Statistics

Abstract. Socio-hydrology aims to understand the dynamics and co-evolution of coupled human–water systems, with research consisting of generic models as well as specific case studies. In this paper, we propose a concept to help bridge the gap between these two types of socio-hydrological studies: socio-hydrological spaces (SHSs). A socio-hydrological space is a geographical area in a landscape. Its particular combination of hydrological and social features gives rise to the emergence of distinct interactions and dynamics (patterns) between society and water. Socio-hydrological research on human–flood interactions has found two generic responses, “fight” or “adapt”. Distilling the patterns resulting from these responses in case studies provides a promising way to relate contextual specificities to the generic patterns described by conceptual models. Through the use of SHSs, different cases can be compared globally without aspiring to capturing them in a formal model. We illustrate the use of SHS for the Jamuna floodplain, Bangladesh. We use narratives and experiences of local experts and inhabitants to empirically describe and delimit SHS. We corroborated the resulting classification through the statistical analysis of primary data collected for the purpose (household surveys and focus group discussions) and secondary data (statistics, maps etc.). Our example of the use of SHSs shows that the concept draws attention to how historical patterns in the co-evolution of social behaviour, natural processes and technological interventions give rise to different landscapes, different styles of living and different ways of organising livelihoods. This provides a texture to the more generic patterns generated by socio-hydrological models, promising to make the resulting analysis more directly useful for decision makers. We propose that the usefulness of this concept in other floodplains, and for other socio-hydrological systems than floodplains, should be explored.

scholarly journals Socio-hydrological spaces in the Jamuna River floodplain in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Ruknul Ferdous ◽  
Anna Wesselink ◽  
Luigia Brandimarte ◽  
Kymo Slager ◽  
Margreet Zwarteveen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Water Systems ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Household Surveys ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Natural Processes ◽  
River Bed ◽  
Data Statistics

Abstract. In this paper, we propose a concept that captures the different socio-hydrological patterns that result from different societal choices on how to deal with rivers, floods and erosion: socio-hydrological spaces. Socio-hydrology aims to understand the dynamics and co-evolution of coupled human-water systems. Our proposed concept will help to understand the detailed human-water interactions in a specific location. This paper uses a socio-hydrological approach to describe human-flood interactions in the Jamuna floodplain, Bangladesh. In this vast space (a braided river bed of 6–16 km) the differences between land and water are temporary and shifting. To illustrate how the concept can be used, we first classified and identified socio-hydrological spaces and then validated through the analysis of primary data (household surveys and focus group discussions) and secondary data (statistics, maps etc.) that were collected in 2015 and 2016. The principal set of primary data consists of approx. 900 questionnaires on several themes: flooding, riverbank erosion, social processes of the study area. The concept of SHS draws attention to how historical patterns in the co-evolution of social behaviour, natural processes and technological adoptions give rise to different landscapes, different style of living, and different ways of organizing livelihoods. However, we contend that this concept could be used in other places and for other socio-hydrological systems than floodplains.

scholarly journals Development of forecast information for institutional decision-makers: landslides in India and cyclones in Mozambique

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirianna Budimir ◽  
Alison Sneddon ◽  
Issy Nelder ◽  
Sarah Brown ◽  
Amy Donovan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Time Availability ◽  
Level Government

Abstract. There remains a gap between the production of scientifically robust forecasts, and the translation of these forecasts into useful information such as daily "bulletins" for decision-makers in early warning systems. There is significant published literature on best practice to communicate risk information, but very little to guide and provide advice on the process of how these bulletins have been, or should be, developed. This paper reviews two case studies where bulletins were developed for national and district-level government agencies and humanitarian responders: daily reports in response to Cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique, and prototype landslide forecast bulletins in Nilgiris and Darjeeling Districts of India. Primary data was collected from producers and intermediaries of the bulletins via interview, and secondary data analysed on: iterative changes in the bulletin development; minutes from internal discussions; and feedback from users to extract learning on both the content and process of developing the bulletins. There were significant similarities in the type of content included in the bulletins, such as the layout, choice of words, and use of visualisation that was consistent with published best practices. Both case studies experienced challenges dealing with uncertainty, complexity, and whether to include advice. There were also similarities in the processes and approaches taken to develop the bulletins. Both case studies took an iterative approach, developed feedback mechanisms, benefitted from experienced multi-disciplinary teams, emphasised the need for strong inter-relationships, and the importance and value of preparedness and protocols. A major challenge was the difficulty of balancing science capabilities with user needs, which did not become significantly easier to deal with given more time availability. The findings indicate that whilst more research is needed into existing or best practice processes to develop content for forecast bulletins, there is an existing body of experiential and intuitive knowledge and learning that already exists but is not yet captured in an appropriate format that could be of significant interest and value to those developing forecast information. This paper goes some way to capturing some of the learning from translating scientific forecasts into useful information, in particular on both the content and the process of developing forecast bulletins for decision-making.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Potensi Pusat Kota Serang sebagai Wisata Heritage Perkotaan Berbasis Masyarakat

2020 ◽  
pp. 144
Author(s):  
Arfah Sahabudin ◽  
Rusdin Rusdin ◽  
M. Sapari Dwi Hadian
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Strategic Policy ◽  
Depth Interviews

The existence of the potential for heritage tourism in center of Kota Serang is now almost eliminated and forgotten, whereas if it is managed optimally, many benefits can be generated. The purpose of the research is to reveal the potential of heritage tourism in center of Kota Serang to be developed as a tourist destination. The research method used is a qualitative method. Primary data collection through observation techniques and in-depth interviews. Secondary data through library research. Data analysis uses an interactive model, through three activities namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that there is no clear strategic policy and the lack of efforts in achieving optimal utilization of potential inheritance for tourism development. The synergy of all stakeholders and decision makers is needed to run in line with the vision and mission of development. The proposed development model is community-based heritage tourism. Keywords: heritage tourism, urban-community-based tourism, urban tourism

scholarly journals Work in Progress on the Creation of the Three-Stringed Kulcapi

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-271
Author(s):  
Panji Suroso ◽  
Rahmat Riswan Aidil Syahputra Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Aesthetic Value ◽  
Work In Progress ◽  
Optimal Function ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Creation

This research tittle ‘work in progress on the creation of the three-stringed kulcapi’ wanted to examine how the work process of the creation of the kulcapi music instrument and can be explained descriptively. The kulcapi musical instrument which is considered to still have limitations in terms of producing its notes, and only having 2 strings, seems to be the cause of the less than optimal function in exploring the notes. In addition, the form of the kulcapi instrument is seen to be still very plain and very simple, this is felt to be one of the issues that must be overcome to be able to explore the kulcapi musical instrument to be more functional, both in producing tones and adding aesthetic value to the form of the kulcapi music instrument. In this research, a qualitative descriptive method is used. The process of tracing data and information is done diachronically to find out in full and complete about the kulcapi music instrument. The data collected comes from two sources, they are primary and secondary data. Primary data obtained through in-depth interviews and participant observation that aims to collect data followed by focus group discussions. This research produces findings including: a) The creation of three-stringed kulcapi instruments has a wider range of tone areas. b) can be functioned more flexible and can be explored in playing pentatonic and diatonic tones. c) The shape has the characteristic of the Karo people with the presence of ethnic Karo ornaments on the kulcapi’s body.

Watch-Keeping on Fishing Vessels: Can Electronic Marine Systems Help?

2011 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 521-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Mills
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Accident Investigation ◽  
Near Misses ◽  
Marine Systems ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Fishing Vessels ◽  
Integrated Or

Human watch-keeping is necessary to prevent incidents at sea such as groundings and collisions. For many years, electronic aids to navigation have been utilised in watch-keeping but, with electronic marine systems becoming more sophisticated, the part they play in preventing collisions and groundings should become increasingly important. However, this article uses secondary data from the Safety Digest for 2008 compiled by the Marine Accident Investigation Bureau of the United Kingdom; eight case studies are used to show that electronic marine systems, whether integrated or not, are still playing a part in poor watch-keeping resulting in collisions, near misses and groundings. Primary data from fishing skippers of British based vessels have been used to confirm the findings from the secondary data that poor watch-keeping is often the cause of not keeping a proper lookout and that the watch-keeper has a too heavy reliance on the electronic aids. Brief suggestions are made as to how the electronic aids may be adapted to overcome these problems and thus to support the watch-keeper.

scholarly journals VALUING ‘GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE’ IN JEDDAH: A CITY LOST IN ‘GREY’ INFRASTRUCTURE

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Aljoufie ◽  
Alok Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
Extensive Literature Search

In the planning of the urban green infrastructure it is important how the decision makers and residents value their living environment. While the coverage of Green Infrastructure in the case of Jeddah appears negligible, the paper attempts to find out its causal factor. We primarily consider (1) what are the challenges of resident's well-being in Jeddah which Green Infrastructure can solve. (2) What are the constraints; obstructing the sustainable expansion and development of green infrastructure in Jeddah and (3) what are the policy interventions required as well as crucial issues to be considered while planning of green infrastructure in Jeddah. Primary data through satellite imagery and secondary data from extensive literature search incorporating internal and external linkages on the problems; could generate further discussion on the way by which green infrastructure planning could be successfully loomed.

scholarly journals Fighting Money Politics and Shamanic Practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Guno Tri Tjahjoko
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Female Candidate ◽  
Female Candidates ◽  
Video Studies

This study aims to describe the efforts of female candidates to break the practice of money politics and the influence of shamans in the 2018 Sriharjo subdistrict election (pilkades). The author used qualitative methods with a case study of the Sriharjo village-head election in Bantul Regency. The author collected primary data through interviews, in-depth group discussions, and observations. Secondary data were collected through a literature review, online articles, photos, and video studies of the pilkades process. The findings of this study show the practice of money politics carried out by “snipers,” whose job is to distribute envelopes containing money from house to house from night to dawn one day prior to election day. In addition, candidates also provide assistance and facilities to the community to get their votes. The success team also uses the services of shamans by spreading flowers in certain areas with the aim of spiritually binding people so as not to vote for other candidates. Responding to the competitor’s strategy, the female candidate employed the politics of conscience to empower the community, monitored the snipers of other candidates, built networks, and broke the spiritual powers.

scholarly journals Challenges for service providers in community forestry governance: A case study of a community forest users group in Parbat, Nepal

1970 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Paudel ◽  
S Vogel
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Community Forestry ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
Forest Users

This study was carried out in Bhodkhore Community Forest Users Group in Parbat district, Nepal with the overall objective to develop a clearer understanding of the challenges for service providers while working towards improving the Community Forestry governance. The primary data were collected through personal interviews, group discussions, key informant interviews and direct observations using a series of questionnaires and check lists. Similarly, the secondary data were gathered from reports and records from Community Forestry User Group and service providers, and from relevant scientific literature. The data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative tools. The results show that the existing challenges for service providers mainly include financial resource management, time management and inadequate technical support for forest management. Key words: Community Forestry, Governance, Service Providers, Challenges   doi: 10.3126/banko.v18i2.2169 Banko Janakari, Vol. 18, No. 2, 18-24

scholarly journals COVID-19 AND LABOR MIGRATION OF NEED, DESPAIR, POVERTY FROM UKRAINE TO EUROPE

MEST Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Oksana Koshulko ◽  
Sergii Dzholos
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Labor Migration ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Labor Migrants ◽  
Qualitative Case Studies ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Migration Flows ◽  
Work Abroad

The article presents the results of research concerning the current issues of Ukrainian labor migrants to Poland and other European countries before and during the pandemic, as well as results of the analysis of the actions of the current Ukrainian Government’s attempts to stop migration flows from Ukraine. Primary and secondary sources of information have been used in the process of preparing the article. Primary data was collected using qualitative case studies conducted among labor migrants in Poland and Ukraine from 2018 to 2020. Secondary data was taken from Ukrainian, Polish, and other international sources of information. In particular, the secondary data of information was taken from open publications and open sources. Also, in the article, the four categories of need, which pushed Ukrainian labor migrants to work abroad, have been identified and characterized. Besides, an evaluation has been given of the Ukrainian Government’s performance, at the time when it was attempting to stop the migration flows from Ukraine to other countries of Europe but left no alternatives for its workers within the country. In general, analysis of challenges of Ukrainian labor migration to other countries of Europe during the international COVID-19 pandemic is a topical and timely subject for research.

scholarly journals Socio-Cultural Causes of the Increasing Rate of Maternal Mortality in District Lodhran, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (IV) ◽  
pp. 27-37
Author(s):  
Khalil ur Rehman Sikandar ◽  
Niaz Muhammad ◽  
Safdar Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Family System ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Child Treatment ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
The Social

This qualitative study conducted at District Lodhran, Punjab, Pakistan adopted a constructivist approach with an aim to investigate the social-cultural factors accelerating maternal mortality. The primary data was collected through in-depth interviews from 40 family members of deceased mothers and four focus group discussions, and the information for the secondary data pertaining to the victims of maternal death recorded in District Lodhran for the year 2016-17 was collected from the Health Department. The study concluded that there are various social and cultural practices, i.e. the practice of early marriages, repeated pregnancies with the wish of having a male child, treatment and living of pregnant women in the joint family system, and son’s preferences are the causative factors behind maternal mortality. The study recommends inculcation of awareness, especially among gestating women, regarding maternal health and associated factors, besides civil society’s measures for improvement and the government’s special attention towards the issue.

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