Small cocoa producers of Manabí

The potentialities of intercultural mediation are presented as a contribution to the productivity of small cocoa producers in the Manabí province of Ecuador, analyzed from a qualitative, inductive methodology, under the interpretive paradigm, considering the characteristics of associations in the cocoa sector. The role played by the institutions related to this sector was identified, from their action with programs, both intervention and monitoring. Interview techniques were applied to representatives of the competent institutions, as well as focus groups with members of the associations. The results allow us to infer that there are indications of intercultural mediation in the production processes, exposed by national and international institutions and organizations; Although this mediation is not structured with due planning and with professionals in the area, it is considered as a contribution to the productivity of the sector.

Strengthening the Relational Trust between a Professional Leader and the Team

<p>Relational trust is defined by Bryk and Schneider as the “connective tissue that binds individuals together to advance the education and welfare of students” (2003, p.44). It is the Professional Leader’s role to consciously look for ways to cultivate closeness within the team, as it is this trusting relationship with each other that provides the impetus for teachers to strive for optimal performance individually and collectively (Bloom, 2003). The aim of this research was to discover what leadership conceptual understandings and practices would help strengthen the relational trust between a Professional Leader and the team. This research took form of a case study within an interpretive paradigm. Data were collected from four different sources – two online surveys, professional conversations, four observations and anecdotes from a personal journal. Findings revealed five key attributes that were important for a Professional Leader to have in order to strengthen their relational trust with the team. These are: communication, active listening, availability/approachability, accountability and consistency. Several recommendations for three stakeholders arise from this study – for centre owners/managers, for the Ministry of Education and the Education Council, and finally, for researchers.</p>

Strengthening the Relational Trust between a Professional Leader and the Team

<p>Relational trust is defined by Bryk and Schneider as the “connective tissue that binds individuals together to advance the education and welfare of students” (2003, p.44). It is the Professional Leader’s role to consciously look for ways to cultivate closeness within the team, as it is this trusting relationship with each other that provides the impetus for teachers to strive for optimal performance individually and collectively (Bloom, 2003). The aim of this research was to discover what leadership conceptual understandings and practices would help strengthen the relational trust between a Professional Leader and the team. This research took form of a case study within an interpretive paradigm. Data were collected from four different sources – two online surveys, professional conversations, four observations and anecdotes from a personal journal. Findings revealed five key attributes that were important for a Professional Leader to have in order to strengthen their relational trust with the team. These are: communication, active listening, availability/approachability, accountability and consistency. Several recommendations for three stakeholders arise from this study – for centre owners/managers, for the Ministry of Education and the Education Council, and finally, for researchers.</p>

Experiencias de familias en pobreza en el sur de Mérida, Yucatán (México). Explorando posibilidades del Trabajo Social en el contexto neoliberal

El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la pobreza desde las experiencias de dos familias de la colonia Emiliano Zapata Sur II de Mérida Yucatán, con la finalidad de contribuir al quehacer del Trabajo Social desde una perspectiva humanista. El análisis mantuvo un enfoque cualitativo que se colocó dentro de un paradigma interpretativo y se apoyó de un método fenomenológico. Se utilizaron entrevistas semi-estructuradas y observación participante para obtener durante dos años los datos primarios. Entre los principales resultados se encuentran que los jefes de familia, son quienes palían la pobreza a través de su ingreso y liderazgo. Asimismo, existe un estigma sobre la colonia que la cataloga como “pobre” que influye en su condición. De igual forma, a pesar de que la familia es un sistema, cada miembro experimenta la pobreza de forma particular, necesitando más o menos recursos y satisfactores. Se recomienda para futuras investigaciones, tomar en consideración la “forma de pensar y de vivir” de la familia y de cada integrante, uno de los mayores retos al que el Trabajo Social se enfrenta desde todos sus campos de diagnóstico e intervención, dada la elevada población y la limitación de sus recursos como profesional dentro y fuera de las instituciones. The main objective of this research was to analyze poverty from the experiences of two families from the Emiliano Zapata Sur II neighborhood of Mérida Yucatán, in order to contribute to the work of Social Work from a humanistic perspective. The analysis maintained a qualitative approach that was placed within an interpretive paradigm and was supported by a phenomenological method. Semi-structured interviews and participant observation were used to obtain the primary data for two years. Among the main results are that the heads of the family are those who alleviate poverty through their income and leadership. Likewise, there is a stigma on the colony that classifies it as “poor” that influences its condition. Similarly, despite the fact that the family is a system, each member experiences poverty in a particular way, requiring more or less resources and satisfiers. It is recommended for future research to take into consideration the “way of thinking and living” of the family and of each member, one of the greatest challenges that Social Work faces from all its fields of diagnosis and intervention, given the high population and the limitation of their resources as a professional inside and outside the institutions.

PENANAMAN ETIKA KOMUNIKASI BISRI MUSTOFA DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN DI MA NURUL ISLAM BOYOLALI

This study aims to explore Bisri Mustofa's conception of the ethics of community communication and its application in MA Nurul Islam Boyolali. This research is a qualitative field research with a case study approach. The paradigm used is constructivism-interpretive paradigm. The data analysis technique goes through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The concept used in this research is the learning concept of Bisri Mustofa. The results conclude that: Bisri Mustofa's conception in education is to pay special attention to how to convey information to others in good language, and the absence of one's feelings in communicating. This conception can be instilled in the community through education by paying attention to learning, learning methods, and evaluating learning objectives. In its application, Madrasah Aliyah Nurul Islam Boyolali seeks to apply this conception by paying attention to the learning implementation plan and also the learning process.

Interaksi Sosial Orangtua Pekerja Industri Dalam Fenomena Daycare Di Tambun Selatan

Apart from being a place to leave children when both parents work, daycare is also seen as a place for child protection and fulfillment that is suitable for parents of industrial workers, especially the existence of daycare not far from the work location so as to minimize the time to pick up and drop children from work to and from work. The social interaction that occurs between the parents of industrial workers and the community in South Tambun regarding the daycare phenomenon lies in the daily life of industrial workers who have erratic working hours and have to leave their children in daycare which is seen as a daycare for city people who can afford it. This study uses a descriptive qualitative strategy or method with an in-depth interpretation of field findings based on existing facts. This research tradition is a phenomenological tradition that focuses attention on the conscious experience of an individual and uses an interpretive paradigm that seeks to find explanations about social or cultural events based on the perspectives and experiences of the person or organization under study. Using a symbolic interactionism analysis knife, the research describes three concepts, namely Mind, Self and Society from parents of industrial estate workers who leave their children in daycare.

The Meaning of "Accounting" In a Religious-Based Organization

Objective - Accounting has been defined as the art of recording since it is trapped at a technical level. However, accounting as a symbol have different meanings for different people depending on one's interests, goals, knowledge, and perspectives. The aim of this study was to better understand the meaning of accounting in religious organizations, especially in pesantren (Indonesian Islamic boarding schools). Methodology/Technique - In the interpretive paradigm, this study uses Husserl's transcendental phenomenological theory. Data analysis begins with identifying noema (texture analysis), then obtaining noesis through bracketing (structural analysis). Furthermore, understanding the noema-noesis relationship results in deliberate analysis. Finally, the whole process of generating pure consciousness is called eidetic reduction. Findings - Each informant has a different meaning to accounting depending on individual experience. Beyond materialism, the meaning of accounting is fascinating. According to the findings of the study, accounting has two meanings: first, accounting is ikhlas (sincere), and second, accounting is a discipline. Novelty - Accounting will not be separated from theology and spirituality, especially accounting applied in religious organizations. Based on the experience of "I", accounting has a different meaning from conventional accounting. Type of Paper - Empirical. Keywords: Accounting; Interpretive; Pesantren; Transcendental Phenomenology. JEL Classification: M41, M49.

Reality and Accounting: The Case of Accounting Research with Interpretive Approaches

Economic reality plays an important role in accounting practice and standard setting process. The positivism paradigm view reality as independently existing, and interpretive paradigm view reality as socially constructed. It is argued in this paper that utilizing interpretive view in accounting research is better able to capture the economic reality that is socially constructed and much affected by our account. This is because accounting is a social science and is better understood by gaining the views of different parties involved, which is largely done by utilizing interpretive accounting research.

PHENOMENOLOGY STUDY OF CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: A FORM OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY PT AMERTA INDAH OTSUKA KEJAYAN

This research is conducted to find deeper meaning regarding the implementation of CSR for the environment carried out by PT Amerta Indah Otsuka (Pocari Sweat) Kejayan. This research is non-positivistic research that leads to an interpretive paradigm with a transcendental phenomenological approach. This approach can explore the meaning of people who already have experience with CSR implementation of PT Amerta Indah Otsuka (AIO) Kejayan. The results show that this company’s CSR in the form of the environment are village greening, nursery rooms, making Biopore holes, conservation of water catchment areas, revitalizing the Bangil City square, revitalizing the Malabar City forest, and the cleanest hamlet and city forest competition. The realization of the CSR program is carried out based on existing needs and problems so that the company can open-heartedly assist in the form of social responsibility. Suggestions for future researchers are to make a phenomenological study to the public who get and feel the CSR program from the company so that readers can know the benefits and objectives of implementing CSR.

Competences for education for sustainability: analysis of educational policy documents in Portugal

The present study is part of the TEDS - Teacher Education for Sustainability project. This is an Erasmus+ project and involves five European countries: Portugal, France, Lithuania, Finland and Malta. The main aim of the TEDS project is to provide European teacher educators and teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement an education that promotes sustainability in their practices. Within this project, one of the objectives was to understand how key competences in education for sustainability are present in the educational documents of each of the participating countries. This article refers to the analysis carried out on Portuguese educational documents. It is a qualitative study framed on the interpretive paradigm. It is an exploratory, descriptive-interpretive study aimed at identifying and describing the main characteristics related to the key competences in education for sustainability present in the official Portuguese documents that guide teaching and learning. After the analysis, validation and discussion of the results of the content analysis carried out on the corpus, these seem to indicate that the educational documents analyzed are compatible with the key competences considered in the guiding reference framework. All documents present different aspects of the various competences, highlighting their importance in the foundation of an educational practice that promotes sustainability.