KESIAPAN MASYARAKAT DALAM PEMENUHAN KEBUTUHAN KEPARIWISATAAN SEBAGAI DAYA TARIK WISATA DI KAMPUNG JAWI, KECAMATAN GUNUNGPATI, KOTA SEMARANG

<p>Kampung Jawi merupakan salah satu desa wisata yang bertemakan kebudayaan jawa yang bertujuan untuk menjaga nilai-nilai masyarakat dan pelestarian kebudayaan jawa. Dengan luas wilayah 24 Ha, Kampung Jawi yang berada di Kelurahan Sukorejo, Kecamatan Gunungpati, Kota Semarang menyimpan banyak potensi daya tarik wisata dengan mengupayakan pemenuhan kebutuhan kepariwisataan. Namun demikian, upaya tersebut harus diimbangi dengan kesiapan masyarakat dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan kepariwisataan sehingga pariwisata dapat berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana kesiapan masyarakat Kampung Jawi, Kecamatan Gunungpati, Kota Semarang dalam melakukan pemenuhan kebutuhan kepariwisataan.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi kesiapan masyarakat yang meliputi pengetahuan, sikap dan respon dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan kepariwisataan yaitu atraksi, akomodasi, aksesbilitas, fasilitas wisata dan layanan masyarakat. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan Kuantitatif. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik analisis <em>community readiness model </em>dan <em>Analysis Hierarki P</em><em>oses (AHP). </em>Dari hasil perhitungan analisis <em>community readines model</em> diperoleh informasi tingkat kesiapan masyarakat dari segi pengetahuan yakni komponen atraksi mendapat nilai terbesar untuk dikembangkan yaitu 30,7%. Untuk segi sikap, komponen atraksi juga mendapat nilai prioritas utama untuk dikembangkan yaitu 27% dan dari segi respon, komponen aksesbilitas memiliki nilai tertinggi untuk dikembangkan yaitu sebesar 26,6%. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat kampung jawi menganggap komponen atraksi memiliki peranan penting untuk dijadikan sebagai daya tarik wisata selain itu komponen aksesbilitas juga dianggap penting untuk menambah daya tarik wisata. Sedangkan dari hasil perhitungan terhadap posisi kesiapan masyarakat<em> </em> diperoleh informasi kesiapan masyarkat kampung jawi dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan kepariwisataan berada pada posisi <em>preparation</em> yang artinya masyarakat Kampung Jawi mulai mengorganisir diri dengan melakukan perencanaan-perencanaan untuk pengembangan wisata di Kampung Jawi. Dari hasil perhitungan <em>analisis hierarki proses </em>(AHP) diperoleh informasi bahwa untuk kriteria pengetahuan, atraksi dan aksesbilitas mendapat nilai prioritas tertinggi untuk dikembangkan yaitu masing-masing sebesar 30,7%. Pada kriteria sikap atraksi juga mendapat nilai prioritas tertinggi yaitu 27% sedangkan pada kriteria respon aksesbilitas menjadi prioritas utama yaitu sebesar 26,6%,</p>

Assessing the readiness of small cities in Ghana to tackle overweight and obesity

The rapid rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and the associated health problems, is an emerging challenge in Ghana, and for women in particular. This study contributes to the understanding of this emerging phenomenon in Ghana by analyzing it from a community perspective, applying the Community Readiness Model in two small cities in Ghana. A series of Key Informant Interviews were undertaken and analyzed, using the model’s scoring structure and supplementary textual analysis. We find that communities are aware of overweight and obesity as a health issue, but that it is not prioritized or championed. Furthermore, the diet counseling and keep-fit programs put the responsibility on individuals to address, rather than considering the upstream and structural causes and solutions.

Designing Collaborative Energy Communities: A European Overview

Renewable energy has a crucial role in facing climate change. One promising strategy is the creation of energy communities that require active involvement from a bottom-up perspective. Their implementation is difficult, as they currently rely on local policies, community readiness, and technological availability. The objective of this paper is to provide a qualitative overview of energy community concepts and strategies at the European level. The aim is to identify common approaches that are framing the development of energy communities, and to understand the most successful steps leading to their creation and growth. To achieve this objective, a threefold methodology is provided: (1) an updated review on policies dealing with energy communities at the European and Italian level; (2) a qualitative overview of European-funded projects under the Horizon 2020 work program; and (3) a qualitative overview of some of the most successful existing energy communities in Europe. The results outline a series of considerations and lessons learned that are useful for implementing this transition pathway in a real case, which is also presented in the paper. The conclusions will identify some future directions of this research, particularly in relation to the results coming from the implementation of actions in the real case.

The Action Plan and Strategy Development for the Community Readiness Improvement for Tackling Childhood Obesity (CRITCO) Study

Background: Community Readiness Improvement for Tackling Childhood Obesity (CRITCO) study has been developed based on the community readiness model (CRM) to improve the readiness of targeted local communities from two diverse socioeconomic districts of Tehran for tackling childhood obesity (CO) of late primary school children (10 - 12 years of age). Objectives: This study aimed to describe the rationale and process of developing the fourth phase of CRITCO study by developing an intervention package. Methods: The readiness level data was used to analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of four intervention sites to guide proper strategies in partnership with key community members. Then, the action plan was developed as a living document to guide a 6-month quasi-experimental community-based intervention around the six dimensions of CRM. Finally, the community engagement process, outcome, and evaluation process were explained. Results: The current report described the action plan and strategy development of the CRITCO study. Expectedly, this study can provide valuable information to guide the public health policymakers in planning and executing relevant interventions.

Community Readiness – are municipalities prepared to prevent obesity in childhood and youth?

Background Essential for the success of prevention efforts is the readiness to address a health problem (community readiness). Aim of this study is to analyze the stage of community readiness for the prevention of childhood obesity in municipalities using the Community Readiness Model (CRM). Based on this, strategies will be developed to improve community readiness for the prevention of obesity in childhood and youth. Methods A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted in the databases PubMed, LIVIVO, Cochrane and Google Scholar to identify studies that used the CRM for the prevention of childhood obesity. In order to assess community readiness, the CRM, a structured interview guide and scoring system, was used. Following the CRM protocol, guided interviews were conducted with key informants that were identified in a modified stakeholder analysis. The transcribed interviews were analyzed by two scientists following the CRM scoring system. Results The SLR revealed 270 hits. In 28 international studies the CRM has been applied to childhood obesity prevention, predominantly in the Anglo-American language area. In Germany, no studies could be identified using the CRM for the prevention of childhood obesity. Key informant interviews (n = 28) were conducted in five Bavarian municipalities from January to April 2021. The key informant sample comprised administration departments, health and educational facilities. Conclusions The CRM enables a multidimensional analysis of a municipality's material and immaterial infrastructure. In workshops with the participating municipalities the results of the community readiness assessment will be reflected. The aim is to develop an action plan with strategies to increase the stage of readiness and support prevention efforts in order to address childhood obesity. Key messages The CRM provides a theoretical basis to understand and improve community readiness. It enables the analysis of assets and weaknesses that can influence obesity prevention in municipalities.

Community Capacity-Building Mobilization towards Energy Transitions in the Era of Thailand 4.0: A Case Study on Biomass Power Plants

In 2015, the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) approved the latest Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) 2015–2036, targeting electricity generation from biomass, biogas, and municipal solid waste by 2036 towards the Thailand 4.0 policy. The small biomass power plants are intensively promoted, contributing to many more public concerns. Therefore, this study provided new insight using the readiness and resilience in the communities near the biomass power plant generation in Southern Thailand. The community readiness model (CRM) and community health impact assessment (CHIA) were adopted using mixed methods during January–November 2019. A total of 999 respondents replied to the questionnaires, 153 informants were interviewed, and the panel was discussed and analyzed by descriptive statistics and content analysis. Findings illustrated that all stakeholder sectors strengthened community-driven development based on the average community readiness (3.01 ± 0.11) in a vague awareness stage, only with participation in information giving (75.38%) and having an impact pain point score of 7.64 ± 0.54, which was a highly intense level used to develop the public policy towards biomass power plants. Recent advanced community tools offered new insights for the first time about community strategic plans for sustainable biomass power generation, to achieve community security and values of democracy in Southern Thailand.

Community participation in environmental sustainability: a case study of proposed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, Malaysia

Purpose Globally, several studies have shown that biosphere reserves faced severe threats related to climate and human changes. Community participation in environmental sustainability may mitigate these threats in biosphere reserve destinations. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the community perceptions regarding the proposed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve with the support of Community Readiness Theory to the framework via qualitative research. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this, 13 face-to-face interviews were conducted that covered major communities within the hill and validated via secondary sources. Phenomenological type of qualitative research and a combination of purposeful and snowball type of non-probability sampling techniques were used. Findings This paper found that Penang Hill Corporation does collaborate with communities around the hill in matters connected with hill conservation. Research limitations/implications This paper is limited to investigating community perceptions regarding the proposed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve. Future research is needed to further investigate the framework and the supporting theory (Community Readiness Theory). Practical implications This paper recommended that Penang Hill Corporation should build more effective communication capacity for the communities around the hill via coordinated synergy within the various agencies and communities. Also, the act that established the corporation should be reviewed to capture the provision of liaison offices for agencies controlling various sections of the hill. Originality/value This paper demonstrates that positive community engagement will enhance environmental sustainability and possibly facilitate recognition by UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Reserve Programme.