scholarly journals Perennial War between the three tiers of Government in Nigeria: The Revenue Sharing Question Re-examined

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Emma Chukwuemeka ◽  
Alexander Aniche
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Revenue Sharing ◽  
Fiscal Transparency ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Third ◽  
Government Records

<p>The relation between the three tiers of government in Nigeria has been problematic over the years. Several commissions and committees have been set and recommendations proffered, but up till today there is still fiscal conflict among the tiers of government. The local government being the third tier of government is the worst hit and this has resulted to inability of the local government to carry out its statutory functions effectively. It is in view of this that this study examined inter-governmental relation and the performance of local government in Nigeria. The study adopted survey design, specifically descriptive research was adopted. Data was collected using questionnaire, focus group discussion. Secondary data was generated from government records and Central Bank of Nigeria. The findings revealed among other things that inter-governmental relation has to an extent helped to reduce tension among the three tiers of government in Nigeria. Also the imperfection of 1999 constitution has hampered fiscal relation in the three tiers of government in Nigeria. The study recommended among other things that effort should be made to ensure that all tiers of government adhere to fiscal transparency, accountability and constitutional provisions on fiscal relations.</p>

scholarly journals PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP PROVIDERS: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 13-23
Author(s):  
Elīna Akmane ◽  
Kristīne Mārtinsone ◽  
Zane Krieķe ◽  
Viktorija Perepjolkina ◽  
Agnese Drunka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Psychological Help ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
The Third ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Development And Validation

The aim of this research was to develop multiscale questionnaire of professional identity (PI) and to test its psychometric properties. This research was conducted in 3 phases. During the first phase a scoping review, a focus group discussion, and a rapid literature review were conducted to identify the criteria of PI. Survey items were constructed and assessed in the second phase. The data were collected, and the psychometric properties were examined in the third phase. The survey was completed by 239 psychological help providers in Latvia (psychiatrists (n = 13), nurses (n = 37), psychotherapists (n = 8), art therapists (n = 45), psychologists (n = 55), psychotherapy specialists (n = 28) and social workers (n = 53)) aged between 22 and 80 years (M = 45.8; SD = 10.6) of which 95% women (n = 227) and 5% men (n = 12). As a result, 8 factors structure was confirmed (k = 38). Overall, it can be concluded that the survey examines a unified phenomenon, and the items are internally consistent on all scales (α = .715 - .873). The development of this questionnaire is an important step towards the research of PI.   

scholarly journals KAUSALITAS PENERIMAAN, PENGELUARAN DAN PDRB PROVINSI DI INDONESIA 2010 – 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Alno Sardi Putra ◽  
Ali Anis
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Causal Relationship ◽  
Government Spending ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Government Revenue ◽  
The Third ◽  
Testing Stage ◽  
Local Government Expenditure

This study has three main objectives, namely, first to find out how the causal relationship between local government revenue and local government expenditure in provinces in Indonesia, the second objective is to find out how the causal relationship between local government expenditure and GRDP in provinces in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the third objective is to determine the causal relationship between local government revenue and GRDP in provinces in Indonesia. In this study, the objects in this study are 33 provinces throughout Indonesia. The data used are from 2010 to 2019. The data used are secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The analytical method used is the VAR (Vector Auto Regression) time series analysis and the cluasaility granger test. which is processed using the help of Eviews. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, it shows that: (1) There is no causal relationship between local government revenue and local government expenditure in 33 provinces in Indonesia, but what is formed is a one-way relationship between government revenue and local government expenditure in 33 Indonesian provinces. In the hypothesis testing stage (2) there is no causal relationship between local government spending and GRDP in 33 provinces in Indonesia, in the analysis stage there is no one-way or two-way relationship between government spending and GRDP. Thus the hypothesis is rejected, while the results of hypothesis testing (3) There is no causal relationship between local government revenue and GRDP in 33 provinces in Indonesia. In the analysis stage, there is no one-way or two-way relationship between each variable. Thus the third hypothesis is rejected.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN BUDIDAYA RUMPUT LAUT DI PULAU SEBATIK, KABUPATEN NUNUKAN, KALIMANTAN UTARA

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nyoman Radiarta ◽  
Erlania Erlania ◽  
Joni Haryadi ◽  
Annisya Rosdiana
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Kappaphycus Alvarezii ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Marine Aquaculture ◽  
Seaweed Aquaculture ◽  
Aquaculture Development ◽  
Seaweed Culture

<p>Kebijakan pembangunan kemandirian dalam budidaya perikanan dan membangun kemandirian pulau-pulau kecil merupakan kebijakan program Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan dalam mendukung poros maritim nasional. Pulau Sebatik di Kabupaten Nunukan memiliki potensi sumberdaya pesisir dan laut cukup besar untuk dikembangkan diantaranya potensi pengembangan budidaya laut, terutama budidaya rumput laut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kondisi dan langkah-langkah strategis pengembangan budidaya rumput laut di Pulau Sebatik, Kabupaten Nunukan Provinsi Kalimantan Utara. Data dan informasi dikumpulkan melalui media diskusi (Focus Group Discussion/FGD), kunjungan ke lokasi pengembangan budidaya rumput laut, dan data sekunder. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan memberikan opsi-opsi kebijakan pengembangan budidaya rumput laut. Pengembangan budidaya rumput laut di Kabupaten Nunukan cukup berkembang dengan pusat kawasan pengembangannya di Kecamatan Nunukan Selatan. Kappaphycus alvarezii (cottonii) merupakan jenis yang umumnya dibudidayakan dengan metode longline. Dalam tulisan ini, potensi, permasalahan, dan strategi pengembangan budidaya rumput laut yang teridentifikasi di lokasi penelitian dibahas secara komprehensif.</p><p>Policy on aquaculture development in the small and the most outer islands is a strategic program from Ministry of Marine Affair and Fisheries to support national maritime shaft. Sebatik Island in Nunukan Regency has a large potential of coastal and marine resources to be developed include the development of marine aquaculture, especially seaweed culture. This study aimed to evaluate condition and strategic steps in the development of seaweed aquaculture in Sebatik Island, Nunukan Regency North Kalimantan Province. Data and information collected through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), field visit to seaweed aquaculture areas, and secondary data. Data were analyzed descriptively by presenting policy options for seaweed aquaculture development. Marine aquaculture especillay seaweed culture was well developed in Nunukan Regency, which was mainly concentrated in South Nunukan. Kappaphycus alvarezii (cottonii) is the main species cultivated in this region by using long line method. In this paper, the potential, problems and development strategy of seaweed cultivation were identified and discussed comprehensively.</p>

scholarly journals MENGANTISIPASI KEJAHATAN SEKSUAL TERHADAP ANAK MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN “AKU ANAK BERANI MELINDUNGI DIRI SENDIRI”: Studi di Yayasan al-Hikmah Grobogan

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Siti Hikmah
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sexual Crimes ◽  
Teachers And Students

<p class="IIABSTRAK333">Recently, the sexual crime for children tends to increase significantly and it causes a traumatic impact on the victims. So it needs strong effort to anticipate the sexual crimes for children as early as possible. This paper describes the efforts to anticipate sexual abuse for children through learning method namely “I dare to take care of myself” at al-Hikmah Foundation, Grobogan. The method used was qualitative descriptive and field research by conducting Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The researcher used interviews and documentation technique for data collection. The teachers and students of al-Hikmah foundation Grobogan became the sources of primary data. While the secondary data sources were taken from a literature review that is relevant to this study. The result showed that one of the efforts to anticipate sexual abuse for children was by optimizing the teachers’ role and parents through Focus Group Discussion activities. Indeed, it was found ten themes to motivate children defending themselves, namely: Why different?, Where the baby came out?, Where to pee?, What kind of touch is it?, Do I tell you or not?, I’m afraid of ghost, Who is he?, Circumcision, Why is it not allowed?, Who could protect me? These activities would produce an understanding of the importance of taking care of themselves to avoid sexual crimes for children and parents.</p><p class="IIABSTRAK333" align="center">_________________________________________________________</p>Kejahatan seksual anak dari tahun ke tahun semakin meningkat, dan menyebabkan dampak traumatis terhadap korban. Maka diperlukan upaya untuk mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual pada anak sedini. Tulisan ini menjelaskan mengenai upaua meng­antisi­pasi kejahatan seksual anak melalui pembelajaran aku anak berani melindungi diri sendiri di Yayasan al-Hikmah Grobogan. metode yang digunakan ada­lah kualitatif deskriptif, jenis <em>field research</em>, dengan <em>Focus Group Discussion</em> (FGD). Teknik pe­ngumpul­­an data menggunakan wa­wan­cara dan dokumentasi. Sumber data primer adalah guru kelas dan siswa MI Yayasan al-Hikmah Grobogan. Sumber data sekunder adalah kajian pustaka dan literature review yang relevan dengan kajian ini. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual anak dilakukan dengan optimali­sasi peran guru kelas dan orang tua siswa melalui kegiatan FGD. Mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual pada anak dilakukan melalui pembelajaran aku anak berani melindungi diri sendiri melalui se­puluh tema yaitu: kenapa berbeda, dari mana keluar­­nya adik bayi, pipis dimana, sentuhan apa nih, cerita nggak ya, ih takut ada hantu, siapa itu, khitan, mengapa tidak boleh, siapa yang bisa melindungiku. Kegiatan ini menghasilkan pemahaman kepada anak dan orang tua pentingnya menjaga diri sendiri agar terhindar dari kejahatan seksual.

scholarly journals Social Capital and the Sustainability of KUD Business in Donggala District, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-24
Author(s):  
Muhtar Lutfi ◽  
Eko Jokolelono ◽  
Armin Muis ◽  
Yunus Sading
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Social

This study aims to identify the social capital, co-production, and sustainability of KUD (Village Unit Cooperatives) business. It used descriptive research design using primary data obtained from KUD administrators and KUD members through the focus group discussion (FGD). It used FGD because in general KUD activities stopped after being affected by the natural disasters on September 28, 2018, and during the Covid 19 pandemic so that most of the KUD administrators and members were inactive and difficult to find. The findings of this study showed that (1) some KUD businesses have decreased the number of active KUD members, reduced income and SHU (net income) of KUD members due to the natural disasters that damage property and livelihoods of community members, especially members of KUD; (2) The active participation of KUD members has significantly decreased; (3) Only half of the number of KUDs are still running their activities; and (4) Overal, the social capital, co-production, and sustainability variables of KUD business are low.

scholarly journals KAJIAN IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM WAJIB BELAJAR 12 TAHUN DI KOTA SURABAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ikhya Ulumudin ◽  
Sri Fajar Martono
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Operational Cost ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Survey Form

This study aims to find out the strategy applied by Surabaya city in implementing the 12-year compulsory education program and the funding of school operational cost of secondary education. The approach used was both qualitative and quantitative with data and information gathered from interviews, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and survey form. It can be concluded that the first strategy done by Surabaya city in supporting 12-year compulsory education was preparing a regulation support through a local government’s (including the mayor’s) laws and regulations, which mandate about educational financing. This educational budget is used in improving students’ participation and competence, improving schools’ infrastructure and facility, and improving educators and educational staffs’ competence and welfare. The only sources of school operational cost funding for public secondary schools in Surabaya are the BOS grant from central government and BOPDA grant from local government, whereas for private schools, there is also support from the community in the form of committee contribution. The 12-year compulsory education program in Surabaya can be adopted as a best practice for other districts/cities who are implementing the program.

scholarly journals Farmers–Herdsmen Conflict, Cattle Rustling, and Banditry: The Dialectics of Insecurity in Anka and Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824402110401
Author(s):  
Bashir Bello ◽  
Mustapaha Muhammad Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Modern Method ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Cattle Rustling

The study examined farmers–herdsmen conflict, cattle rustling, and banditry in Anka and Maradun local government area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. The study examined the influence of farmers–herdsmen conflicts on cattle rustling and banditry, and vice versa. Exploratory research was employed; focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interview (KII)were used to collect primary data from the respondents. The data generated were transcribed and recorded verbatim (word-for-word account of verbal interview) and they were converted into written form. Data were enumerated and thematic analysis and categorization were provided. Secondary data were sourced from internet and relevant books. This study adopted the environmental resources scarcity and frustration-aggression theory. The findings of the study revealed that farmers–herdsmen conflict precipitates the acts of cattle rustling and banditry. It also revealed that conversely cattle rustling and banditry contributed to the farmers–herdsmen conflict in the local government area of Zamfara State. The study discovered that the synthesis of farmers–herdsmen conflicts, cattle rustling, and banditry pose serious threat to the safety and security of the people. The researchers recommended that there should be an introduction of grazing reserves equipped with adequate social amenities and that there should be policies capable of enhancing herders’ transformation from traditional to the modern method of animal husbandry. They also suggested that various factors responsible for farmers–herdsmen conflict, cattle rustling, and banditry should be properly managed by traditional and religious leaders. The findings corroborate the gaps which the researchers intended to fill

Representation of Literary Texts in English for Ethiopian Textbooks and Their Practice in the Classroom: Grade 9 and 10 in Focus

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 623
Author(s):  
Yibeltal Degwale ◽  
Simachew Gashaye
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Classroom Observation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Language Areas

This study aimed to assess the representation of literary texts and their actual practice at Grades 9 and 10 in general secondary schools in Ethiopia. The study employed descriptive research design involving both qualitative and quantitative methods. Participants were selected purposively. Textbook analysis, classroom observation and focus group discussion were data sources. The textbook and classroom observation data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Whereas, the focus group discussion data were analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. Findings showed that poems took the lion’s share in the literary texts. However, short stories, novel extracts, moral stories, fables and true stories were scarcely found in the textbooks. Besides, the findings revealed that language skills and language areas incorporated in the literary texts focused more on developing reading and speaking skills. Moreover, the findings obtained from focus group discussion and classroom observation showed that teachers were not regularly practising literary texts due to teachers’ lack of pedagogical skills, students’ lack of interest to learn literary texts and the difficulty nature of the literary texts.

Tirad Pass as Historic Landscape and of National Identity in a Modern Philippines

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
JIMMY R. SORIA
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Steep Slope ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The People ◽  
Present Generation ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Historic Landmark ◽  
Historic Landscape

Tirad Pass is an important passage in going to the Cordillera in Northern Luzon where a battle was fought when Gen. Del Pilar held his ground in defending the main force of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in his escape to Isabela from the ensuing American forces. The study was conducted for historical emphasis which is considered necessary for more objective comprehension among the present generation. Photos and documentations were used and subjected to focus group discussion and in depth analysis. A guide questionnaire was also used to interview key informants. Findings revealed that the place is a steep slope with natural barricade of rocks that its geographic character would be of advantage to anybody who uses it. The escape of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo from Bulacan all the way to Ilocos Sur led him to consider going northeast towards the Cordillera via the Tirad Pass upon the advice of Gen. Del Pilar as the Americans started to deploy their troops along the Ilocos Coast for a total blockade, giving them more chances to be ensnared. It is concluded that Tirad Pass influenced the country’s history and the cooperation of the people is an element in the preservation of this historic landmark. Recommendations, among others, were centered on the drafting of a Sustainable Development Plan for Tirad Pass being a historical site as well as a tourist destination.Keywords: History,Tirad Pass, descriptive Research, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

scholarly journals THE INSTITUTIONAL EMPOWERMENT BUILDING OF THE THETHELAN (CROPS) FARMER ON REHABILITATION ZONE OF MERU BETIRI (TNMB) NATIONAL PARK IN EAST JAVA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Joko Mulyono ◽  
Lukman Wijaya Baratha ◽  
Ahmad Munif Mubarok
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
National Park ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Ecological Theory ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Optimum Result ◽  
Institution Theory ◽  
Market Intervention

The study entitled “ The institutional empowerment building of the crops farmer on rehabilitation zone of Meru Betiri national park in East Java” takes the fact that since the initialization of the Ecosystem Returns (PE) in 1999 in the rehabilitation zone until the year 2017, there is no optimum result of the program. Instead of getting greener, the zone becomes more dry, arid, and wither. The problem of the study is that what causes the PE program in rehabilitation zone ran less optimum? How to build the institutional empowerment of crops farmer? The purpose of this study is to identify factors that cause the less optimum of PE program at the rehabilitation zone and to formulate the model of optimum institutional empowerment of crops farmers. The primary data were through observation, interview, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD), while the secondary data were from a mixed document of Green’s ecological theory and Nort’s institution theory. Less optimum of PE program is due to the cultural switch from abstinence to anthropocentric, the scarcity of farming land, and market intervention. The model of institutional empowerment of crops farmer is the cooperation and synergy interaction among the actors.

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