The Influence of Disaster Knowledge and Community Attitudes Towards Preparedness for Landslide Disasters in Cemparam Pakat Jeroh Village Mesidah District Bener Meriah

Background: The high number of natural disasters in the country requires the vigilance and preparedness of all parties. Landslide events still occur in several areas in Indonesia, presumably for all parties to make preparedness and prevention efforts to face the threat of disaster. Objectives: Preparedness is an important factor that is currently the focus of attention, considering that preparedness is a determining factor for disaster risk reduction that can be carried out and pursued from an early age. Methods: This type of research is a quantitative research with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were 207 respondents, using a random sampling technique using the Slovin formula, a sample of 68 respondents was obtained. Results: The research shows that there is an influence of disaster knowledge, community attitudes and socialization of landslides on preparedness for landslide disasters. Village Studies in Cemparam Pakat Jeroh Village, Mesidah District. Conclusion: the need for the government's role in providing business opportunities for people living in landslide-prone areas so that people can meet the needs of their family's life

Analysis of Behavioral Factors For Dumping Waste at Sea on The Coastal Region

The problem of marine debris is inseparable from the culture of the people who are not aware not to throw garbage in the sea and the lack of communication between stakeholders. Problems with the implementation of waste management also occur in the city of Kendari, the increase in population result in the accumulation of waste person as much 0.6 kg/day or 247.96 tons/day. The purpose of the study was to determine the factors related to the behavior of people throwing garbage at sea in the coastal area of ​​Bungkutoko Village. The research method is quantitative research with cross sectional design with a sample of 231 respondents by purposive sampling using the Spearman Rank Correlation test. The results of this study indicate that there is no relationship between public knowledge and the act of throwing garbage at sea (p-value=0.545>0.05), there is no relationship between community attitudes and the act of throwing garbage at sea (p-value=0.225>0.05), there is no relationship between available facilities and the act of throwing garbage at sea (p-value=0.196>0.05), there is no relationship between local government supervision and the act of throwing garbage at sea (p-value=0.505>0.05). The conclusion in this study is that there is no relationship between community knowledge, community attitudes, available facilities or facilities, and local government supervision with the act of throwing garbage at sea. For further researchers, it is hoped that this research can be used as a reference to complete this research.

What Are the Saudi Community Attitudes Towards Domestic Violence Against Women? A Cross-Sectional Study From Riyadh

Introduction: Culture and social norms shape attitudes towards domestic violence against women (DVAW). Attitudes accepting DVAW contribute to violence. There is scarce evidence about community attitudes towards DVAW in Saudi Arabia. The study explores the Saudi community attitudes towards DVAW. Methods: The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design using a self-report structured questionnaire to collect socio-demographic data and participants’ attitudes towards DVAW. Results: The study sample included 831 Saudi participants, 414 females and 417 males, between 18 and 79 years old. The majority of participants (69.5%) showed rejection of DVAW. Women were five times more likely to reject DVAW than men (OR = 5.19, 95% CI [3.6–7.4]). Participants with pre-university education and lower living standards reported rejection of DVAW compared to their counterparts. Discussion: The results can help stakeholders develop strategies and awareness campaigns targeting different educational and living levels to minimize DVAW.

Edukasi Masyarakat Tentang Covid-19 Di Kelurahan Negeri Jaya Kecamatan Negeri Besar Kabupaten Way Kanan

ABSTRAK Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) adalah jenis penyakit baru yang sebelumnya belum teridentifikasi pada manusia. Dan semakin banyaknya lonjaka angka positif virus corona di Indonesia, sepatutnya menaikkan pemahaman penduduk terhadap bahaya pandemi ini. Rencana dari kegiatan yang dilakukan ini adalah agar masyarakat biasa tau apa itu pengertian dari COVID-19 dan meningkatkan kesadaran akan pentingnya sikap masyarakat terhadap orang-orang yang Terinfeksi Virus COVID-19 baik itu dirinya, keluarga ataupun tetangganya, dan tujuan dari kegiatan khusus ini adalah untuk dapat mengatasi sikap masyarakat terhadap orang-orang yang Terinfeksi Virus COVID-19 secara mandiri dengan memberikan edukasi/informasi tentang COVID-19 setelah dilakukan kegiatan penyuluhan. Sebelum dilakukan kegiatan edukasi diketahui pengetahuan masyarakat hanya sekitar 60%. Kemudian dilakukan edukasi singkat menggunakan aplikasi Zoom dan Power Point terdapat peningkatan 80% kemampuan dan pengetahuan tentang COVID-19 dan bagaimana cara menyikapinya jika ada seseorang yang terinfeksi COVID-19 pada masyarakat kelurahan Negeri Jaya kecamatan Negeri Besar kabupaten Way Kanan. Kata Kunci : COVID-19, Edukasi, Meningkatkan Kesadaran, Sikap Masyarakat. ABSTRACT Coronavirus Sickness 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel form of disease that has never been seen in humans before. Furthermore, the rising number of corona virus positives in Indonesia should raise public awareness of the pandemic's hazards. The goal of this activity is for ordinary people to understand what COVID-19 means and to raise awareness of the importance of public attitudes toward people infected with the COVID-19 virus, whether they are themselves, their families, or their neighbors. The goal of this special activity is to be able to overcome public attitudes toward people infected with the COVID-19 virus independent of the COVID-19 virus. Only approximately 60% of the public was aware of the instructional initiatives before they were implemented. Then, using the Zoom and PowerPoint apps, a brief education was performed in the Negeri Jaya sub-district, Negeri Besar sub-district, and Way Kanan district, resulting in an 80 percent improvement in ability and knowledge of COVID-19 and how to respond if someone was infected with COVID-19. Keywords: COVID-19, Education, Public Awareness, and Community Attitudes

Peatland Community Attitudes towards Conservation and Restoration Programs in Pelalawan, Riau, Indonesia

One of the priority areas for restoration and conservation of peatland after the 2015 fires in Riau is Pelalawan District. The community attitude around peatland will affect the success of conservation and restoration activities carried out by the government together with the Peatland Restoration Agency (BRG). This research aims to determine the community attitude around peatland toward conservation and restoration programs using a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The total number of respondents is 45 communities spread over two subdistricts in Pelalawan, Riau. The location determination was carried out by purposive sampling where two sub-districts were selected, the Bunut sub-district representing the mainland peatland area and the Pelalawan sub-district representing the coastal peatland area. The main results of this research indicate that conservation and restoration of peatland such as the establishment of Fire Concerned Community (MPA), the existence of re-vegetation, canal blocking as form of re-wetting, and re-vitalization of livelihoods in Pelalawan, Riau obtain a positive response from the community along with it, community participation programs organized by the government. This research shows to the public that local peatland communities have awareness and understanding of the importance of protecting peatland area ecosystem.

The role of ecotourism in community development: The case of the Zasavica Special Nature Reserve, Serbia

This study explores local community attitudes toward ecotourism as a form of sustainable tourism in the Zasavica Special Nature Reserve in Serbia using the Sustainable Tourism Attitude Scale (SUS-TAS). Residents of the Zasavica Special Nature Reserve acknowledge the sociocultural and economic benefits of ecotourism development while recognizing the negative impacts of development on the natural environment. Low awareness of non-charismatic species among residents contrasts with strong awareness of them among large communities of scientists and naturalists in Serbia. This study shows the importance of local community support for ecotourism and conservation development. Moreover, the study revealed that the SUS-TAS scale can be successfully applied in ecotourism research.

Persepsi Masyarakat Lokal terhadap Ekowisata Mangrove Kuri Caddi Desa Nisombalia Kabupaten Maros

The aims of this research are 1). to determine the local community's perception of the development of mangrove ecotourism in Kuri Caddi; 2). To provide a solution to the community-based Kuri Caddi mangrove ecotourism development policy formulation. The method in this study is a qualitative research with an interview method approach using a questionnaire. The results of this study are 1). The local community's perception of the Kuri Caddi mangrove ecotourism, Nisombalia Village, Maros Regency, namely the aspect of community knowledge of mangrove ecotourism reached 74% stating they already knew about mangrove ecotourism, community attitudes towards mangrove ecotourism obtained 70% agreed, community behavior towards mangrove ecotourism obtained 7% always and 51% sometimes and the use of mangrove ecosystems in people's lives gets 13% and 43% sometimes. This shows the support of the local community of Kuri Caddi for the development of mangrove ecotourism in Kuri Caddi, Nisombalia Village, Maros Regency. 2). Recommendations for the development of mangrove ecotourism in Kuri Caddi, Nisombalia Village, Maros Regency, are community-based mangrove ecotourism. The implications of this research can be used as a reference in the formulation of community-based mangrove ecotourism policies.

Community Views About Zakat on Cryptocurrencies

<p><em>The cryptocurrency industry has exploded, with an increasing number of individuals investing in digital assets — even Malaysians who adhere to Shariah financial norms. The surge in Islamic faith members' involvement in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum has given birth to Zakat payments. Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, and it compels Muslims to make charitable contributions if they have sufficient means. The major considerations to explore are whether zakat is required on cryptocurrency investments and how the community sees zakat on cryptocurrencies. As a result, this paper will investigate the prospect of </em><em>cryptocurrencies as a digital assets</em><em> being a new source of revenue for zakat from an Islamic perspective by acquiring appropriate rulings (fatwas) and then investigating community attitudes on zakat on cryptocurrency.</em><em></em></p>