scholarly journals Christian-Muslim Coexistence in Peshawar City

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Khaista Rahman ◽  
Muhammad Akram
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Large Measure ◽  
The Public ◽  
Societal Level ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Neighborhood Interaction ◽  
Muslim Communities ◽  
Negative Impression

Several scholarly works and media reports claim that the Christian minority in Pakistan is mistreated, persecuted, and discriminated against, giving an overall impression as if Christians are alienated from the main social stream everywhere in Pakistan and that the public at large is responsible for their miseries. Noticing that most of the above-mentioned works are theoretical or based on journalistic information, an attempt has been made through this empirical case study of Peshawar city to know the situation of Christian-Muslim coexistence on the ground. For this purpose, a mix method approach was used combining quantitative survey, qualitative interviews, and group discussions. Contrary to the prevailing negative impression, this study reveals that to a large measure Christian and Muslim communities are living together peacefully, at least in Peshawar city. Quantitatively, 68% of respondents, both Christians and Muslims, viewed their mutual social and neighborhood interaction as positive. The results of qualitative interviews also supported these findings. It is, therefore, concluded that apart from some Christian concerns which need to be addressed, overall Christian-Muslim coexistence at the societal level might not be marred by religious differences everywhere in Pakistan. Negative generalizations in this regard need to be revisited, to say the least.

An NGO's Efforts to Empower Ex-Convicts in Botswana

2015 ◽  
pp. 180-205
Author(s):  
Molefe Coper Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

This chapter presents a case-study drawn from a qualitative study which explored how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Botswana perceive and respond to recent global emphasis to engage men as stakeholders in gender and development so as to achieve gender equality and to empower women. This case-study was purposively selected from sixteen focus group discussions held with different organizations across the country. The chapter specifically looks at efforts by the Botswana Institute of Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Offenders (BIRRO), an NGO established by a group of rehabilitated ex-convicts to empower other ex-convicts by way of facilitating their re-integration into society. They established this NGO after realizing that the rate of reoffending is high due to negative stereotypes attached to ex-convicts. Despite facing some challenges, BIRRO is trying to counteract the disenfranchising criminal identity which members of the public attach to people who once committed a crime.

The response of Swedish and Norwegian public diplomacy and nation branding actors to the refugee crisis

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 326-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Pamment ◽  
Alexandra Olofsson ◽  
Rachel Hjorth-Jenssen
Keyword(s):  
Public Diplomacy ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Nation Branding ◽  
Refugee Crisis ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Brand Values

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the communication management of the Swedish and Norwegian Governments during the 2015-2016 refugee crisis. It does so in the context of recent debates into public diplomacy (PD) and nation branding, on the understanding that governments seek to manage their reputations in order to attract trade, investment and tourism, as well as generate broader interest in their policies and values. Design/methodology/approach The study is based upon a case study of each country’s response, and draws upon qualitative interviews and document analysis. Findings The study finds that more than a decade of advances in PD can be readily adapted to negative branding aimed at dissuading undesired publics. However, opportunities remain for communication professionals to ensure that brand values are not discarded. Originality/value The study is among the first to examine the contemporary PD and nation branding apparatus when it is used to dissuade and even repulse target groups. It therefore explores some important issues related to communication management in the public sector.

scholarly journals Alienasi Kebijakan Anggaran Provinsi Riau dalam Pencegahan dan Pengendalian Kebakaran Hutan dan Lahan

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-133
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ichsan Kabullah ◽  
Hendri Koeswara ◽  
Didi Rahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Forest Fire ◽  
Forest Fires ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Budget Planning ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Budget Support ◽  
Forest Fire Prevention

This article departs from the weak commitment of the Riau Province Government in handling forest fires. Law Number 23 in 2014 stated that the forestry affairs has transferred from regencies/cities to provinces. In that sense, the Riau Province Government should be followed by budget support for fire forest prevention programs. In fact, the budget policies of the Riau Province Government have not shown maximum results for forest fire prevention programs. The research method used a qualitative with case study approach. We used several data collection techniques such as in-depth interviews, observation, documentation and focus group discussions. The findings show that policymakers are alienated from their obligation to prioritize forest fire issues in budgeting. Powerlessness and meaninglessness clearly injure the trust of the public, which often feels suffering when forest fires occur. In the future, it is necessary to make various strategies, including environmental-based budget planning and increasing public participation in monitoring budget planning.

scholarly journals Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and extension advisory service (EAS) stakeholders' prioritisation: a case study of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Vincent ◽  
N. Balasubramani
Keyword(s):  
Case Study Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Climate Change Risks ◽  
Limited Scale ◽  
Smart Agriculture ◽  
The Right

Abstract Several climate-smart agriculture (CSA) interventions are promoted by public, private and civil societies in India. However, there is a considerable variation among them. Therefore, to understand the different CSA interventions supported and prioritised by the public and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as their impacts at the farmer level, a case study was undertaken in Anantapur district, as it is highly vulnerable to climate change risks due to the increase in temperature, delayed monsoon, erratic rainfall and frequent occurrence of droughts. A case study research method was followed to assess the CSA interventions promoted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Department of Agriculture, Accion and Adarsha. The findings showed that KVK has prioritised its extension advisory services towards the promotion of field crop (e.g. groundnut)-based CSA. The extension services of NGO-Accion was aimed at promoting horticulture, and Adarsha was prioritised promoting millet-based CSA interventions. Whereas the CSA priority of the department of agriculture was driven by the prevailing zero-budget natural farming project. However, interventions of KVK and NGOs were implemented on a limited scale. Therefore, the recommendations that emerged from the study will help the stakeholders to ensure convergence and foster synergy in implementing CSA interventions at scale. Some challenges faced during the research study were difficulties in the identification of the right stakeholders who were promoting CSA, also their technologies and services related to CSA. However, after a thorough discussion with the extension officers of Anantapur district, the stakeholders were identified and their CSA interventions were ascertained through focus group discussions and secondary data reviewed from magazines and other publications. Furthermore, the present study focused only on the CSA interventions promoted by two public sectors and two NGOs, and there is a wider scope for identifying more stakeholders, e.g. private sector, FPOs and entrepreneurs, and assessing their extent of involvement in the promotion of CSA and prioritisation.

An NGO's Efforts to Empower Ex-Convicts in Botswana

2017 ◽  
pp. 1039-1058
Author(s):  
Molefe Coper Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

This chapter presents a case-study drawn from a qualitative study which explored how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Botswana perceive and respond to recent global emphasis to engage men as stakeholders in gender and development so as to achieve gender equality and to empower women. This case-study was purposively selected from sixteen focus group discussions held with different organizations across the country. The chapter specifically looks at efforts by the Botswana Institute of Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Offenders (BIRRO), an NGO established by a group of rehabilitated ex-convicts to empower other ex-convicts by way of facilitating their re-integration into society. They established this NGO after realizing that the rate of reoffending is high due to negative stereotypes attached to ex-convicts. Despite facing some challenges, BIRRO is trying to counteract the disenfranchising criminal identity which members of the public attach to people who once committed a crime.

INSTILLING ENGINEERING STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: TECHNOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherina V. Tarnai-Lokhorst
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
The Public ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Term Paper

Stewards of the implementation of technology in society, engineers regularly balance innovative design with their primary mandate: protection of the public interest. As technological stewardship achieves higher priorities within the requirements of engineering education, students must learn to acknowledge their obligation to society by deeply reflecting on the ethical implications of engineering design. Mech410T– Engineering in Society: Technological Stewardship is a new, fully-online course that guides students through a comprehensive assessment of this obligation using case study analyses, small group discussions, and team-based, project-based learning. The module activities consist of assigned readings; video recordings of the topic overview and a series of interviews with key partners within the engineering community, including practitioners, stakeholders and regulators; module quizzes; discussion posts; and a term paper, researched and written as a team.  

Profit Versus Partisan Causes in Diverse Ownership Models: A Case Study of Mainstream Newspapers in East Indian City of Kolkata

2021 ◽  
pp. 1326365X2110485
Author(s):  
Suruchi Mazumdar
Keyword(s):  
News Media ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Anglo Saxon ◽  
The Public ◽  
East Indian ◽  
Indian City ◽  
National Newspaper ◽  
Political Economic

The extant scholarship of media ownership, largely drawn from Anglo-Saxon studies, focuses on how corporate excesses translate to abuses of the public interest goal of journalism, paying less attention to ‘political instrumentalism’. This research aims to study how the complex interplay of business and political instrumentalism influences editorial policies in diversely owned, regional and national news media through a case study of commercially run newspapers’ coverage of anti-industrialization protests in the East Indian city of Kolkata. Through political–economic critiques and thematic analysis of newspaper articles and qualitative interviews, this research asserts the importance of the role of the ‘proprietor-editor’ and the binaries of regional/ national newspaper markets in the interplay of business and political instrumentalism in diversely owned news media.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF THE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SECTOR: CASE STUDIES OF MALAYSIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Siti Zabedah Saidin ◽  
Mu’azu Saidu Badara ◽  
Aidi Ahmi
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governance Practices

The objective of this study is to discover the good governance practices in the public sector entities by assessing ten good governance dimensions following the international best governance practices guidelines. This study is based on a case study analysis of six public sector entities using a content analysis of the annual report. From the case studies analysis, it shows that all the dimensions in the international public sector governance best practices are being practiced by the federal statutory bodies in Malaysia. Though this paper provides some useful insights into governance practices among public sector entities, it is limited to case studies on six federal statutory bodies and the non-financial information in the annual reports only. This study might give more impact if primary data were used through focus group discussions and interviews with key governance players in the public sector.

scholarly journals Turnitin.com: Teachers’ Perspectives of Anti-Plagiarism Software in Raising Issues of Educational Integrity

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 106-114
Author(s):  
W. Sutherland-Smith ◽  
◽  
R. Carr ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Integrity ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
A Site ◽  
Teachers Perspectives ◽  
Academic Plagiarism

Issues of academic plagiarism in educational institutions are often played out in the public arena. Media reports that ‘scandals’ occur in universities where plagiarism has gone undetected, or unpunished can undermine public faith in the academic integrity of higher education. Antiplagiarism software has been successfully marketed to universities as a means through which to detect and deter plagiarism. One commercially available product, Turnitin, has been embraced and implemented in many educational settings around the globe. Although Turnitin has been heralded as an effective measure to combat plagiarism, little empirical research has been undertaken to examine user perceptions of its effectiveness. This paper details a site-specific case study which explores the perspectives of seven teachers across five faculties at South-Coast University¹ about the effectiveness and usability of Turnitin. The findings indicate that Turnitin assists in detecting passages where text matches other sources. However, the software does not indicate whether plagiarism has occurred or not. That remains the decision of the teacher. Additionally, such software should not be considered a panacea for plagiarism. Students still require explicit teaching of the concept of textual attribution, often with subject-specific examples to understand acknowledgement conventions within academia.

Tourism Promotion Through the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Feifan Xie
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
The Public ◽  
Creative City ◽  
Macau Sar

The research aim is to use Macau, SAR China, as a case study to better understand the role of cuisine in promoting tourism, specifically: (1) identify key attributes for Gastronomia Macaense (Macanese cuisine) from community and industry leaders; (2) raise awareness for the importance of culinary heritage and food branding; and (3) offer a foundation for collective responses among stakeholders to participate in the application of the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Qualitative interviews for investigating Macanese cuisine were undertaken based upon identity, authenticity, image and longevity. The findings suggest that Macanese cuisine serves as a catalyst of change for a new identity amid the influx of tourists from Mainland China. Locals are experiencing a reawakening process of their fusion cuisine; however, it also demonstrates slippery authenticity and poor image of the cuisine amongst industry leaders. The purpose of the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy is to reassert culinary heritage and cultural identity by raising the public awareness and the repackaging of tradition and authenticity for food consumption becomes the priority.

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