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Individualism and Combating Poverty in Contemporary Nigeria: A Case Study of Bayelsa State
Get PDFThe study is centred on individualism and combating poverty in contemporary Nigeria, using Bayelsa State as a case study. Poverty is widespread and the poor people are the hardest hit of the excruciating effects of the menace. Poverty is a one of the major problems confronting the world and combating it has being a priority of government at all levels. Poverty remains the root cause of many problems in the globe such as wars, conflicts, environmental degradation, prostitution, malnutrition, illiteracy, human trafficking, political violence and different dimensions of crime in our society. This research views poverty firstly as an individual challenge and considers the “self” a major factor in combating it. It is a qualitative study which adopted the expo-facto research design and data were obtained mainly from secondary sources, while relying on the problem solving approach for the analysis of data. Findings in the study reaffirmed the multi-dimensional nature of poverty in line with the existing literature. However, the research proffered a new approach in fighting poverty in Bayelsa State, with an acronym of “ESCAPE” – Poverty, which can be adopted in Nigeria and the world at large. It is recommended in this study that individuals must accept responsibility and prove consistent commitment that is believed to be a better approach in combating poverty in contemporary times
SWOT Analysis of Community-based Tourism Performance in Akwa Ibom State as a Tool for Sustainable Tourism Development in the 21st Century
Get PDFThe study sought to analyzed community-based tourism performance and introduces it as a tool for sustainable tourism development in Akwa Ibom. The study was descriptive in nature and adopted purposive sampling method to select two communities in each of the senatorial district making a sample size of six for the study. Data were obtained through questionnaire forms, interviews and personal observations. The questionnaire forms were administered to a total of three hundred (300) respondents using simple random sampling method. SWOT analysis technique was adopted as the analytical tool for the study. The result shows significantly that community-based tourism performance has impact on the locals and the tourism communities which also serves as an avenue for sustainable tourism development. Also, the involvement of the locals in decision-making gives them chances to develop and build confidence in the tourism industry. Therefore, the researcher recommends that the local communities should involve and participate immensely in community-based tourism related activities in Akwa Ibom State and they should be integrated in decision-making, planning and management
Perceptions of English and Literature Department Students on Lecturer’s Feedback for Critical Book Review (CBR)
Get PDFThis study aims to analyze Perceptions of English and Literature Department Students perceptions on lecturer’s feedback for Critical Book Review (CBR). A descriptive qualitative design was used in this study. The data sources are all students outside the English Education study program who take 5 courses, namely Curriculum and Textbook Analysis, Translation in Language Teaching, English Culture in ELT, Technology in ELT and Management of English Based Institution. The data are the results of questionnaires given to students outside the Study Program who are conducting the student exchange program (Permata). Research shows that students feel helped by the feedback provided by the lecturer in the form of corrections, criticisms, suggestions, and providing solutions either orally or in writing. The reason why lecturers provide feedback is to measure students' abilities in doing CBR assignments
Implementation of Content-Based Instruction Approach in Teaching English for Maritime at Vocational High School Pelayaran Buana Bahari
Get PDFThis study aims to describe the implementation of the English for Maritime teaching method using the Content-Based Instruction approach at Vocational High School Pelayaran Buana Bahari, Medan. The subjects of this study were 30 students with a total of 10 students per class from grade ten, grade eleven, and grade twelfth. The data collected in the study was taken using a questionnaire containing questions about the implementation of the Content-Based Learning Approach in Teaching English for Maritime at Vocational High School Pelayaran Buana Bahari, Medan. The study was conducted once with data collection carried out for three days. From this study it can be concluded that the maritime English teaching method using the Content-Based Instruction Approach can improve students' competence in understanding English for Maritime because the teaching approach through this method is carried out in a structured and systematic manner so that the aim is to equip students with mastery of English for the benefit of marine communication can be achieved
The Schooling of Young Indigenous Girls in the School District of Ngo
Get PDFEducation is the basis of all societies. Its aim is to transform undifferentiated beings at birth into beings who are members of societies capable of contributing to their substance and their development. It constitutes a catalyst for the reception of knowledge and seems to be the best shared thing in the world. School has become the preferred environment for Bantu and indigenous children. But indigenous children in particular, girls always drop out of schools temporarily and permanently. This study was carried out in the school district of Ngo in the department of Bateke plateau located 250 km from Brazzaville. Data collection was facilitated by the questionnaire, semi-structured interview, observation and documentary analysis. The results obtained confirm the main hypothesis, according to which there are socio-cultural and economic factors that hinder the schooling of young indigenous girls the main causes: unfavorable living conditions parental illiteracy, solicitation of labor work of indigenous girls, the language of teaching and learning
Government’s Role in Advancing Innovation
Get PDFThe paper examines the way that policy of governmental intervention can promote innovation and achieve a leading role in global markets. Innovation is a major driver of economic development and what drives competition in modern age, allowing nations a competitive position through investments in technology. The nature of innovation changed significantly in the last decades, and it is today based on technological advancement and openness to global developments. As the world is changing, competition between countries accelerates, and the role of governments in technology development is critical. The paper argues that the most significant role in innovation is provided by governments, which need to create new markets rather than just supervise them. Israel is a leader in innovation, providing the perfect example for the success of governmental policy to encourages innovation. The country is known as the “Start-up Nation”, which means that its economic growth is linked to technology and innovation. This policy promotes innovation by the government, which is deeply involved in the market and dictates the scope of technological advancement
Right to Own Land by the State in the Frame of Constitutional Law
Get PDFThe right to control the state over land should be able to achieve the greatest prosperity of the people as mandated by Article 33 paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. It is important to discuss the problem of the meaning of the substance of the right to control land by the State based on the 1945 Constitution. and what is the right to control land by the state based on regulations in the framework of constitutional law so that land for the greatest prosperity of the people can be achieved. The research method used is the normative juridical legal research method. The results show that the right to control land by the state within the framework of constitutional law is still very far from being burned, so that the prosperity of the people, one of which can be achieved through proper management of land controlled by the state, has not been able to achieve people's happiness as adhered to by the theory of utilitarianism law and more. continued as stated in the 1945 Constitution and the Basic Agrarian Law applicable in Indonesia
Corona Wedi Buto: Myth in the Efforts of the Tanggulwelahan Villager Facing Covid-19
Get PDFThe COVID-19 virus was declared by WHO as a pandemic towards the beginning of 2020. As a result, Indonesia also implemented physical distancing nationally. This condition was responded to quite diverse by the community, one of which was in Tanggulwelahan Village, Tulungagung Regency. Myth is actually an alternative that people use in addressing these conditions. Therefore, researchers apply qualitative research methods (phenomenology) to explain the social construction of myths in the efforts of local communities to deal with COVID-19. Based on the results of interviews, observations, and analyzes using social construction theory the following results are obtained. "Buto" figure is a sacred symbol for the community because it is believed to have supernatural strength so that it can banish various outbreaks of disease. This understanding was formed through the process of externalization, objectification, and internalization that has been going on for generations. Meanwhile, medical information related to COVID-19 is new knowledge, so it is difficult to replace the old knowledge of society which is actually a myth
Optimization of the Backpropagation Method with Nguyen-widrow in Face Image Classification
Get PDFIn this resarch, the Backpropagation method can be optimized using the Nguyen-Widrow algorithm which is related to the initialization of weights and bias. With the optimization of the Backpropagation method using the Nguyen-Widrow algorithm, facial images can be recognized more quickly and accurately. In the trial process carried out on hidden layer 6 neurons with a target error of 0.01, by default the Backpropagation method produces an accuracy rate of 96%, whereas if the Backpropagation method is optimized it will produce a higher accuracy rate of 98%. Similarly, if it is done on hidden layers 7, 8, 9 and 10 neurons. From the results of this research, these algorithms and methods can be used to improve information technology and play a role in facilitating all aspects of human activities. With the speed and high level of accuracy in taking pictures of faces, it can be used as a policy or provision that is applied to traffic cameras, cameras at train stations to airports and surveillance cameras placed in other strategic locations and can help in the social life and human security.
 
Enhancing Students’ Literacy Competence Through Writing Bilingual Folklore Book by IT: Process Approach
Get PDFWriting bilingual storybooks based on local wisdom is a product of the Prose Appreciation course. The results of the evaluation so far indicate that students' low literacy skills in developing literary works such as short stories, novels, and bilingual folklore books with IT-based ISBN in 8 ethnic groups in North Sumatra. There is also a phenomenon of the influence of globalization from the use of the internet which removes boundaries between countries resulting in the spread of globalization itself which has led to increasing interest among teenagers or students towards modern literary works originating from outside Indonesia such as America, Europe, and from Asian countries. For this reason, this study will be developed to improve st udent literacy competencies through 6 types of Tasks KKNI in making IT-based ISBN-based folklore books for 8 ethnic groups in North Sumatra. Indirectly, this research explores the elements of the existing culture and is also a measure to preserve local culture. This study uses the Classroom Action Research Method (PTK). This activity is carried out through several stages of the process are a. Training in writing folklore literary works based on local wisdom in Taman Budaya. b. Review process by internal reviewers (students (peer review), and lecturers). c.Validation by internal and external expert teams. d. Publishes ISBN books of bilingual folk tales. e. Create a blog about bilingual folklore books.