scholarly journals SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPEDIMENTS TO WOMEN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT IN PESHAWAR, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Saadia Bibi ◽  
◽  
Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Equal Opportunities ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Cultural Conditions ◽  
Private Organizations ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Development Goals

Pakistan stands among the worst performers when it comes to the equal opportunities for women. The Sustainable Development Goals (2015-30) have rightly prioritized women’s empowerment to provide them with equal opportunities. The empowerment of women brings about significant positive changes in the socio-economic aspects of the family and women’s status. The patriarchal nature, socio-cultural conditions and feudalistic mode of fabrication in Pakistani society has always kept women marginalized and have restricted them to participate along-with men in communal activities. This study was conducted in Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At the first stage, a purposeful sampling technique was applied, and then convenience sampling was used for final data collection. The data was collected through a semi-structured interview guide, Students, government staff and employees of private organizations were involved. The study shows that socio-cultural factors have significant implications for the development of gender and empowerment of women. Keywords: women development, women empowerment, culture and religion, women and culture

scholarly journals Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals for Quality Education in institutions of Higher Education in Pakistan: A Qualitative Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-173
Author(s):  
Khalid Khurshid ◽  
Shazia Noureen ◽  
Bashir Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Development Goals

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) markedly focused on access to education for all through poverty elevation. All nations and especially developing countries like Pakistan had responded positively to achieve these MDGs. Afterward, UNO announced sustainable development goals(SDGs) agenda of 2030, fourth goal of which was about the quality of education in higher education institutes (HEIs).In this relation, the focus of present research was to analyze current implementations by institutes of higher education for imparting “quality education to promote life-long learning for all” under guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Therefore, it is important to ensure sustainability in providing quality education to future generations. For conducting this study, a qualitative approach was adopted to get opinions from the heads of departments about measures taken for sustainability. Population of this study comprised all the heads of the departments from all faculties of Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Whereas, sample consisted nineteen (19) heads from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, using purposive sampling technique. For data collection purposes, an open-ended semi structured interview protocol was developed, consisting of six questions. Thematic analysis technique was adopted to analyze the opinions of all heads of the departments to achieve SDGs to enhance quality of higher education. Results of study showed that most heads agreed to implement sustainable goals at university level within their capacity. Moreover, the lack of resources and expertise were the major obstacles for implementing these goals in their institutes. Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, Quality Education, Higher Education  

scholarly journals Women’s experiences of living with increased inter-recti distance after childbirth: an interview study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Eriksson Crommert ◽  
Karolina Petrov Fieril ◽  
Catharina Gustavsson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Body ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Diastasis Recti ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Biopsychosocial Perspective

Abstract Background Although an increased inter-recti distance, also known as diastasis recti, is common after pregnancy, evidence-based knowledge about the condition is relatively limited. In particular, little is known about the consequences as perceived by the women. The objective of the present study was to describe how postpartum women with increased inter-recti distance experience the condition as well as the contacts they have had with healthcare providers regarding their symptoms. Methods A purposeful sampling approach was used to recruit 19 participants from an existing study cohort of 144 women. All participants had an inter-recti distance of at least two finger widths and at least one child, with the youngest child between the ages of 1 and 6 years. Individual interviews based on a semi-structured interview guide were performed and subsequently analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results Four categories emerged from the interviews: the body’s function and ability has changed; the body does not look like it used to; uncomprehending attitudes and treatment in their surroundings; and trying to acquire an understanding of and strategies to cope with the diastasis. The findings reveal that women with increased inter-recti distance might experience fear of movement and engage in avoidance behaviour. In combination with feelings of physical instability in the midsection of their bodies and body dissatisfaction, many of the women restrict their everyday lives and physical activities. Conclusions The findings indicate that increased inter-recti distance is a complex phenomenon that affects the women in a multitude of ways, highlighting the importance of considering the condition for each individual in her own context from a biopsychosocial perspective.

scholarly journals Access and Impact of Microcredit on Economic Activities of Organized Women Groups in the Adentan Municipality, Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 92-100
Author(s):  
Benzies Isaac Adu-Okoree ◽  
Daniella Delali Sedegah ◽  
Pancy-Patience Wemoanu Kuyiba ◽  
Samuel Kwashie Sedegah
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Women Groups ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The paper examines the accessibility of women groups within the Adentan Municipality to micro-credits and their impacts economic activities. Descriptive survey research design was used in the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 80 respondents. A semi-structured interview guide and focus group discussions were employed for data collection. The study revealed that respondents accessed microcredits through the initiative of their associations while others did so through their friends or introduction by workers of Microfinance organizations to the women associations. However, the lack of record keeping and inconsistent saving patterns creates challenges in accessing micro-credits. Micro-credits have helped women to improve their capacity to set aside income from their economic activities for savings, pay for their children’s education, as well as improve on their nutritional and medical needs. The study recommends among others that the leadership of women associations need to collaborate with the management of MFOs to educate their members on how to access microcredit services that they provide and the requirements that are needed. This would help those who are yet to access the credits to prepare adequately so that they will not have to face challenges when accessing micro-credits and having to let middle men or women to exploit them.

Use of electronic resources by law academics: a case study from the University of Namibia

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-68
Author(s):  
Anna Leonard ◽  
Nampa Meameno Hamutumwa ◽  
Chiku Mnubi-Mchombu
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
The University

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of e-resources by the Faculty of Law’s academic staff at the University of Namibia’s (UNAM’s) main campus. The study aimed to determine their level of awareness of electronic resources (e-resources) available to them, how useful and effective they found these e-resources, and the challenges they face in accessing them. Design/methodology/approach A convenient sampling technique was used to select a sample of 12 law academics from the population of 17. The study used both qualitative and quantitative research methods using questionnaires and a semi-structured interview guide. Findings Findings revealed that the majority of the law academics were aware of the e-resources subscribed by UNAM’s library, although some were not aware of the newly subscribed international law databases. The findings further revealed that the academics used e-resources for research, publications and teaching purposes, but irregular training, bandwidth problems and limited searching skills hindered their use of e-resources. Practical implications Findings could be used to inform future collection-development decisions, realignment of information-literacy training and promotion and marketing of library services. Originality/value This study has made a significant contribution in the understanding the use of electronic legal resources by law academics at UNAM. The findings and recommendations could also benefit similar academic institutions in developing countries like Namibia.

Tacit knowledge transfer from a master to an apprentice among hairdressers

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin Gyamfi Agyemang ◽  
Henry Boateng
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Tacit Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Collection Data

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the factors affecting tacit knowledge transfer from a master to an apprentice in the informal sector among hairdressers in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A case study was used as the research design. Convenient sampling technique was used to select 47 master hairdressers. Semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection. Data were analysed using the thematic technique. Findings The study found that apprenticeship fee, fear of competition, delegation reasons, joy and pride of mentorship, apprentices’ attitude and time, to be significant factors influencing tacit knowledge transfer from a master to an apprentice. It was also evident that time spent with master as he/she performs or works is crucial to learning as most of the learning is through socializing with the master. Research limitations/implications The main limitation of the study is the use of the convenient sampling technique in choosing the participants. The results of this study, if it has to be generalised to all hairdressers in Ghana, it may have to be done with caution since the participants were not drawn from a pool of all master hairdressers in Ghana. Practical implications The paper provides what apprentices must do to acquire the tacit knowledge of master hairdressers. Originality/value This paper focuses on the holder of tacit knowledge (master hairdressers) and reveals their motivations to transfer or hoard their tacit knowledge.

scholarly journals An Empirical Investigation of the Mentor-Mentee Relationship Among Female Architects and Female Architectural Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Adedeji Olushola Afolabi ◽  
Adedotun Akinola
Keyword(s):  
Women Professionals ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Work Done

Women are highly underrepresented in the construction industry. In line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations of gender quality and reducing inequalities, there is a need to think of innovative and sustainable frameworks to increase women's quota in the construction trade, especially in architecture. The study investigated the mentor-mentee relationship between female Architects and female Architectural students. The study utilized a research survey approach using a questionnaire data instrument. Using a purposive sampling technique, 84 research participants, consisting of female Architects and female Architecture students, participated in this study. The data collected are presented using bar charts, mean scores, principal component analysis (PCA), and categorical regression (CAT-REG). The study identified characteristics associated with good Mentors and good Mentees in the design profession. Mentees identified the main features that make a good mentor as the ability to teach, listen attentively, and communicate effectively. On the other hand, Mentors identified the qualities of a good mentee who communicates, is focused and demonstrates intelligence. The study showed that the significant negative experiences in a mentor-mentee relationship include a clash of personalities between the mentors and mentees, stealing credit for work done by both parties, and unrealistic expectations. Furthermore, these negative experiences result from poor attitude, wrong emotions, and loss of motivation. In conclusion, the study showed that proper implementation of Women mentoring programs among design professionals could lead to potential outcomes such as improved productivity, empowerment of inexperienced personnel, attracting likely female students, retaining women professionals, higher salaries, higher job satisfaction, and an increase in role models/mentors.

scholarly journals Early Childhood Pre-Service Teachers’ Conception of Living and Non-Living Things in a Ghanaian College of Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-138
Author(s):  
SAKINA ACQUAH
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Living Things ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Intuitive Conceptions ◽  
Science Educators ◽  
Method Approach

The study examined pre-service teachers’ conception of living and non-living things and their classification using a case study design. The mixed method approach was employed for this study. Census sampling technique was initially used to collect data from 70 participants who complete a questionnaire. Afterwards, purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from 12 of the initially sampled participants using a semi-structured interview guide. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that 72% and 93% of the participants had appropriate scientific conception of living and non-living things respectively, as they were able to correctly classify and justify their classifications of items provided. The findings further revealed that at least 28% and 7% of the participants still had intuitive conception of living and non-living things respectively as demonstrated in their inability to classify seven living things and eight non-living things correctly. The educational implication is that Science Educators need to be aware of the intuitive conceptions that pre-service teachers’ have about living and non-living things in order to employ appropriate teaching techniques to address the underlying misconceptions during instruction. This will enable pre-service teachers to form sound conceptual understanding of living and non-living things as conventionally known in the scientific community.

scholarly journals Türkiye Cumhuriyeti İnkılâp Tarihi ve Atatürkçülük Dersine İlişkin Öğrencilerin Görüş ve Bilgi Düzeyleri: Nitel Bir araştırma / Students’ Opinions Level of Knowledge on Revolution History of Turkish Republic and Kemalism Course

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 362
Author(s):  
Tevfik Palaz ◽  
Bahadır Kılcan ◽  
Burcu Gülbudak
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Large Measure ◽  
Turkish Republic ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Before And After ◽  
History Of ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Difference

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>This study investigates the difference between students’ opinions and level of knowledge on Revolution History of Turkish Republic and Kemalism Course before and after taking the course. The participant of the study includes 8. grade students studying in secondary schools located in central districts of Ankara in 2015-2016 education year both fall and spring semesters chosen through convenient sampling technique under purposeful sampling techniques. In this qualitative study, data were collected through a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. The data of the study were analyzed through content and descriptive analyses. Results reveales that students’ opinions on and knowledge of the course did not differ in large measure. Participants stated their opinions about the course as “a boring course that teachers out past and Atatürk’s life” and that they stated the importance of the course as “to ensure the development of modernization, social equity and democracy”.</p><p><strong>Öz</strong></p><p>Bu araştırma, sekizinci sınıfta okutulan T.C İnkılâp Tarihi ve Atatürkçülük dersine yönelik öğrencilerin dersi almadan önce ve aldıktan sonraki görüş ve bilgi düzeylerindeki değişimin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 2015-2016 eğitim öğretim yılının güz ve bahar döneminde Ankara ilinin merkez ilçelerinde bulunan ortaokullardan amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden olan kolay ulaşılabilir örnekleme yöntemine uygun olarak seçilmiş olan sekizinci sınıf öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Nitel araştırma yönteminin benimsendiği çalışmada veriler araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formuyla toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler içerik ve betimsel analizi yöntemleriyle çözümlenmiştir. Araştırmada; katılımcıların derse yönelik görüş ve bilgi düzeylerinin, dersi almadan önceki görüşme ile dersi aldıktan sonraki görüşme sonuçları arasında önemli bir farklılaşmaya uğramadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu bağlamda katılımcılar ders ile ilgili düşüncelerini, “geçmişimizi ve Atatürk’ün hayatını öğreten sıkıcı bir ders” olarak tanımlarken, Atatürk İlke ve İnkılâplarının önemini ise “modernleşmeyi, toplumsal eşitlik ve demokrasinin gelişmesini sağlamak” olarak ifade etmektedirler.</p>

scholarly journals THE ROLES OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN INFORMATION SERVICE PROVISION TOWARDS ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-25
Author(s):  
Musa Umar ◽  
◽  
Uman Hassan ◽  
Mustapha Mannir ◽  
Aliyu Abubakar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Public ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is explicitly and directly linked to access to information and knowledge. This paper examines the roles of public libraries towards achieving sustainable development goals in Kaduna state. Three objectives were set out to be accomplished by the study. A survey research design was adopted using a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. A total of 2903 registered users of public libraries in the Kaduna State constituted the study population, while the study sample was collected using a stratified sampling technique. A sample of 2038 was drawn from the user population of 2903, where 30% out of the sample was drawn from the six (6) selected libraries, amounting to 611 for questionnaire administration. A total of 433 (71%) questionnaires were duly completed and returned. The findings arising from the study revealed that current awareness service, library instruction services, selective dissemination of information as well as indexing and abstracting were the services provided by the libraries covered by the study. The study also indicated that public libraries are active in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kaduna State. For example, looking at the findings, Sustainable Development Goal 4: i.e. the provision of a safe and inclusive space for lifelong learning was identified as the leading role played by the public libraries covered by the study with 174 (40.2%) responses. SDGs 3: i.e. the provision of health information and literacy to the community on pregnancy, malaria, cholera and SDGs 8: i.e. the provision of training on the use of ICT as well as assistance on online job application processes, were also identified in the study as fundamental roles played by the libraries with the same response rate of 146 (33.7%). While looking at the challenges faced by the public libraries, the study reported lack of funds, lack of current materials, language barrier, lack of trained personnel and lack of Internet access were complained by the respondents as a hindrance to effective use of information resources. Given the above challenges, the study, therefore, recommended that issues relating to funding, staffing, information resources, innovative services, infrastructure all need to be addressed by taking proper measures. When these issues are resolved, it will go a long way towards achieving the (SDGs) in Nigeria and Africa at large.

scholarly journals Pengaruh tingkat kekayaan dan tingkat ketergantungan daerah terhadap kinerja pemerintah daerah

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-310
Author(s):  
Parassela Pangestu Primadiva ◽  
Dini Rosdini ◽  
Sri Mulyani
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
West Java ◽  
City Governments ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

This research discusses level of wealth and level of central dependence on local governments in West Java Province within the fiscal year of 2018 and 2019. Performance was measured using the Sustainable Development Goals indicator. The population of the research was all local governments in West Java Province. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling method or census. The sample in this research were 27 district/city governments in West Java Province. Based on the results of SPSS statistical analysis with multiple linear regression, it can be concluded that the level of local wealth and the level of central dependence have a significant effect on the performance of local governments.  

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