scholarly journals Socio-Economic Drivers for Farming Households’ Decision to Conserve Nature around Mount Uluguru, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Shauri Timothy ◽  
Yohana James Mgale ◽  
Canute Hyandye
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Male Individual ◽  
Information Focus ◽  
Binary Logistic Model ◽  
Farming Households ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Nature conservation means preservation or restoration of the environment and wildlife. The activity is just beyond someone's will; it is highly influenced by socio-economic factors. This study examined the drivers for farming households to conserve the nature around Mount Uluguru in Morogoro, Tanzania. A survey was conducted in five villages around the Arc Uluguru Mountain, and only 106 respondents were randomly selected. To supplement the information, focus group discussions were held with village leaders and environmental committee members in each village who gave their precious information for analysis. Descriptive analysis was done using frequencies, percentage, and mean for examining characteristics of the sampled population, while the binary logistic model was used to analyze the factors that drive farmers to participate in nature conservation. It was found that farming experience, access to support services and awareness in bylaws and regulations increase the chances of participating in environmental conservation amongst the household members. Also, being a male individual and having old age decreases the chances of engagement to nature conservation activities. The study recommends that, in conservation activities, gender roles should be taken into consideration, as anyone can take charge and participate in nature conservation. Furthermore, more training, materials, and equipment are needed from governmental and NGO’s to help nature conservation in Mount Uluguru.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL ECONOMIC FACTORS ON FARMER BEHAVIOR IN RICE FARMING IN SUMBER KULON VILLAGE, JATITUJUH DISTRICT, MAJALENGKA REGENCY

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 312-320
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nasirudin ◽  
Wulan Sumekar ◽  
Tutik Dalmiyatun
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Land Preparation ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Farmer Behavior ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Farmers' behavior indicates someone already knows good knowledge, attitude and skills in rice farming activities. the purpose of this study is the influence of socio-economic factors on the behavior of farmers in rice farming. This research was conducted on 21 September - 10 November 2019 in Sumber Kulon Village, Jatitujuh District, Majalengka Regency, West Java. The method used in this study is a survey with 240 respondents. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and interviews, while data analysis techniques using descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Patani activities in rice farming are started from land preparation, selection of rice seeds, rice seedbed, planting, maintenance, food and post-harvest. The results showed that the influence of socio-economic factors on farmer's behavior in the level of siginification was 0.05 with 0.006, Educational variable was 0.094, experience variable was 0.552, motivation variable was 0.034, acceptance variable was 0.096, media information variable was 0,000 and agricultural extension variables were of 0.010. This can be seen from the contribution of farmers in social factors by 27% of the behavior of farmers because farmers only depend on rice farming activities. The reasons for choosing to keep doing this activity are, among other things, a family business. 

scholarly journals PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM PELESTARIAN DANAU TONDANO DI KABUPATEN MINAHASA

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-109
Author(s):  
Herling A Watania ◽  
Ellen Eva Poli ◽  
Xaverius Erick Lobja
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Lake Ecosystem ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Village Government

The research objective was to determine and describe how the participation and role of the community around Lake Tondano to preserve Lake Tondano from the silting process. To get accurate data, there are several ways to collect data which are often called data collection techniques, including (1) Interview, (2) Observation, (3) Documentation study. This research uses qualitative methods with qualitative descriptive analysis, namely by collecting, managing, presenting, and describing the research results as they are. Based on the results of the research, it is known that the form of community participation in the rehabilitation of Lake Tondano includes: (a) Community participation in the South Tondano sub-district is actively planting replacement trees around the lake, making terraces in the hills around the lake, continuous socialization to the community around the lake, and The community no longer throws plastic waste into waterways, either sewers or rivers, so that the lake ecosystem is maintained. Another participation is that the local community is also obliged to provide information to the sub-district or village government if there are people who try to destroy the forest carelessly around the lake and people who deliberately dump plastic waste on a large scale into waterways in the form of ditches and rivers. Also, the local community has followed government regulations regarding the preservation of Lake Tondano; (b) Other types of participation contributed by the community in South Tondano sub-district, including; a) participation of ideas or ideas, b) participation of personnel, c) participation of assets, d) participation of skills and skills and e) social participation. Forms of community participation in the environmental conservation of Lake Tondano are in the form of; a) active participation, b) passive participation.

Wealth and unintended pregnancy in Ghana: Analysis of 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jones Arkoh Paintsil ◽  
Edward Kwabena Ameyaw
Keyword(s):  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Wealth Quintile ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Wealth Status ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Binary Logistic Model

Abstract Background: Pregnancy intention is a critical factor for both short and long term maternal and 27 child health outcomes. Some evidence show that wealth status has varying implications on 28 unintended pregnancy. In this study, we investigated wealth and unintended pregnancy among 29 women of reproductive age in Ghana. 30Methods: Our descriptive analysis comprised calculation of wealth status and unintended 31 pregnancy. The same calculation was done for socio-demographic characteristics and 32 unintended pregnancy. Due to the binary nature of the outcome variable (unintended 33 pregnancy), Binary Logistic Model was used for the inferential analysis. The first model 34 (Model I), constituted wealth quintile and unintended pregnancy. The second model (Model II) 35 was developed by adjusting for five key socio-demographic variables. 36Results: Women in the richest wealth quintile had less likelihood of experiencing unintended 37 pregnancy (OR=0.740, CI=0.42-1.28). Considering women aged 15-19 as the reference 38 category, women in all other age categories had less likelihood of unintended pregnancy 39 especially those aged 45-49 (AOR=0.26, CI=0.04-1.58). The findings revealed that those who 40 listened to radio at least once a week (AOR=0.56, CI=0.36-0.89) were less probable to report 41 unintended pregnancy, having those not listening to radio at all as the reference category. 42 Women in urban settings were less likely to have unintended pregnancies (AOR=0.74, 43 CI=0.46-1.19). 44Conclusions: This study has indicated that unintended pregnancy to larger extent is poverty 45 driven. The study suggests that the mass media, particularly radio, is valuable in 46 communicating birth control measures and messages on unintended pregnancies. Efforts to 47 halt unintended pregnancies must target poor women, especially those in the rural locations.

scholarly journals Conservation Agriculture Promotion and Uptake in Mufulira, Zambia-A Political Agronomy Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Bwalya Umar
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Agriculture ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Smallholder Farming ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Tillage Systems ◽  
The Public ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Farming Households

This study utilized 120 semi-structured interviews with smallholder farming households and two focus group discussions; as well as several key informant interviews with experts to explore the promotion and uptake of conservation agriculture (CA) in Mufulira, Zambia. Results reveal that ridges and flat culture continued to be the preferred tillage systems (97 per cent and 55 per cent respectively) despite the farmers having been trained in the use of a minimum tillage technique. None of the interviewed farmers perceived CA as a solution to any of their agricultural related problems. The NGO promoting CA in the district had framed it as suited for and claimed to target labour constrained HIV/AIDS affected households. Conversely, farmers complained that CA was challenging for them due to its high labour demands (23 per cent); poor harvests (18 per cent) and was unsuited to the rainfall patterns of the area (10 per cent). Local agricultural experts contested the promotion of basins in Mufulira. The framing of CA as a solution to labour constraints did not seem to hold in the study area. This effectively limited the contestation spaces available to the public officials with dissenting views on the suitability of basin CA in the district.

scholarly journals Sustainable tourism model in the new normal era

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunardi Sunardi ◽  
Nanny Roedjinandari ◽  
Estikowati Estikowati
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Target Market ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
The Impact

The Bromo TenggerSemeru area is a strategic area for national and world tours with natural and cultural potential. Sustainable tourism management is needed so that it area becomes a destination that has been beneficial to the community for a long time to make the area a sustainable tourist attraction; stakeholders and local communities need to be prepared. This study aims to examine the sustainable tourism management model with qualitative and quantitative research methods with descriptive analysis to identify and explore the socio-cultural aspects of society, the environment, economic growth, tourist satisfaction, and community welfare. This study resulted in findings in the form of a sustainable tourism management model in the new normal era as the primary goal of the National Tourism Development pattern based on natural and cultural beauty with the central pillars being environmental conservation, cultural preservation, tourist satisfaction, a healthy economy, and community welfare. Tourism must be able to coexist with other sectors to minimize the impact of the inherent vulnerability in tourism, tourism stakeholders need to change the tourist target market and type of tourism in order to adapt to the (post) pandemic situation.

scholarly journals Strengthening Social Capital to Enhance Participation In Public Sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasniati, Rabina Yunus ◽  
Nurlinah, Sakaria
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Public Participation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Significant Movement ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Government

At the end of the 20th century, there was a significant movement to increase public participation in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation in developing countries.  Participation keeps community life vital and public institutions to be accountable.  When people feel that their participation in development has important value, the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of development will be increased. Therefore, the government should concern to promote  public participation in the development program  that can be enhance accountability This research was conducted in the coastal villages Takalar District South Sulawesi, Indonesia, using a case study approach with a qualitative descriptive analysis method.  This research was explore social capital can enhance coastal communities participation in public fund management.  By using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, the study found that strategies that can be used by the government to increase community participation is to strengthening social capital in the community.

scholarly journals Evaluasi Pascapelatihan pada Kelompok Tani Hutan Pemegang Izin Perhutanan Sosial di Jawa Barat dan Jawa Tengah Tahun 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-296
Author(s):  
Amin Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Training Evaluation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Social Forestry ◽  
Cultural Dynamics ◽  
Site Model ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
One Year

Social forestry is sustainable forest management system implemented by local communities of Forest Farmer Group (FFG) aiming to increase community welfare, environmental balance and social cultural dynamics. Environment and Forestry Training Center Kadipaten conducted training to support social forestry programs with on-site model and was held August‒October 2018 in West Java and Central Java. The post-training evaluation was conducted one year after the training finished from June‒August 2019. The post-training evaluation aims to assess the suitability of the training materials with the needs of the farming business and the benefits of the training on the farming business developed by KTH. Data collection is done through questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis used descriptive analysis. The evaluation results on several training, i.e measurement and participatory mapping of social forestry areas, agroforestry engineering, oyster mushroom cultivation, making, packaging and marketing of bokashi, and nature tour guide showed that aspects of the relevance of the training to the needs of farming businesses are in the medium to high categories. The benefits of training to the farming businesses are in the medium and high category. To improve the quality of the training process and results, it is necessary to conduct a more careful analysis of training needs so that the training program is in line with the needs of the target community.

scholarly journals Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Group Investigation Dapat Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa dalam Menghitung Luas Segi Banyak di Kelas VI SDN. No. 028/XI Tanjung Tahun 2016/2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 317
Author(s):  
Nadirman Nadirman
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Test Application ◽  
Sixth Grade Students ◽  
Minimum Criteria

This study aims to improve the student’s learning outcomes in calculating the wide of many facets by applying cooperative learning model of group investigation type. The study involved 18 students of sixth class year 2016/2017 at SDN. No. 028/XI Tanjung, Hamparan Rawang Subdistrict, Sungai Penuh City, Jambi Province. This research is a Classroom Action Research that conducted in two cycles (Cycle I and Cycle II). Each cycle is done through two meetings with four activities namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research data was collected through observation and test. The data were processed by using descriptive analysis and simple statistical test. Application of cooperative learning model of group investigation type brought about changes in student learning activities. All students follow the learning with enthusiasm, follow all the learning stages in accordance with the rules, and can work together in groups. Most students have also been able to communicate the results of group work in front of the class and also have dared to submit feedback on the presentation of the results of other group discussions. The implementation of cooperative learning model of group investigation type also improves the learning outcomes of sixth grade students in SDN. No. 028/XI Tanjung year 2016/2017. Student’s learning outcomes seen from the mean and percentage of students who were able to fulfil the minimum criteria. Thus, cooperative learning model type group investigation can be an alternative to improve student learning outcomes in mathematics subjects, especially in calculating the wide of many facets.

scholarly journals Socio-economic factors as causes and remedies for conflict of the San community in Platfontein

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
H G Beyene
Keyword(s):  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Job Seeking ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Unfair Treatment ◽  
The People ◽  
Apartheid Regime ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

The study examines the role of socio-economic factors in conflict in the San community of Platfontein. This article’s analysis is based on the primary data collected from individual interviews and focused group discussions conducted in 2013 and 2014. It reveals that socioeconomic factors are both the cause of the conflict and serve as remedies for the conflict. The causes date back to the historical displacement and dispossession of land the community faced. The San community is highly dependent on the limited income of a few veterans while the vast majority is unemployed. The lack of skills and limited command of the dominant language in the community makes them less able to compete for jobs. The community’s economic hardships are increased by the dependency syndrome shown by the adults, who tend towards job-seeking rather than job creation and self-reliance. The economic hardship has become one formidable cause of conflict in the community. A concerted effort is needed to change the attitude of the community so that it becomes entrepreneurial and independent.One factor that erodes unity within the San community is that the leadership does not work closely with the people – a situation that increases the likelihood of conflict. The efforts undertaken to empower the San community and lift them out of poverty are very limited. The conflict between !Xun and Khwe is attributed to the divisive political rule adopted during the apartheid regime in South Africa. Comparative economic asymmetries between !Xun and Khwe are also causes of conflict. Furthermore, the widening of social distance, along with competition for jobs and housing, increases the tensions and divisions between the !Xun and Khwe communities. The cause of conflict between the San community and other communities is also associated with unemployment and unfair treatment. Socio-economic factors are valuable ingredients in the process of conflict resolution and healing the emotional problems of the conflicting parties.

scholarly journals Teaching Symmetry in the Light of Didactic Situations

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11a) ◽  
pp. 139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezgi Selman ◽  
Menekse Seden Tapan-Broutin
Keyword(s):  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Symmetry Transformation ◽  
Black Box ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Situation Theory ◽  
Computer Environment ◽  
Five Phases ◽  
Made In

The purpose of this study is to determine the student experiences for a lesson plan designed according to Didactic Situation Theory using Cabri-Geometry software. In line with this aim, we worked with four seventh grade students in Bursa. Within the scope of the study, students were given a black box activity involving the symmetry transformation made in the computer environment. Descriptive analysis of qualitative research methods was performed, and data were processed according to the thematic framework. The students were invited to do our black box activity. As a result they made some group discussions about their process of learning and discovering concepts and gave feedback on their experiences. All five phases of the Didactic Situations Theory have been exemplified in the findings of the study. The results showed that students could construct the concept of symmetry with its properties by means of the constructive environment prepared with the black-box activity.

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