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The Role of the Dinas Sosial in Handling Beggars at Makassar City
Get PDF This study aims to determine the role of the Dinas Sosial in Handling Beggars at Makassar City and the factors that influence the rise of beggars at Makassar City. This type of research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the role of the Dinas Sosial in handling beggars at Makassar City is less effective, this can be seen from the three role indicators according to Gede Diva, namely the government has not acted as a facilitator, has not acted as a regulator and has acted as a catalyst. Based on the results of the study, two of the three indicators have not played a maximum role in handling beggars. This is due to the unavailability of facilities in the form of advanced rehabilitation homes for beggars to receive guidance and the lack of skills training provided by the Dinas Sosial of Makassar City to beggars. The internal factors of the rise of beggars at Makassar City are migrating with desperate capital, lazy to do business, and physical disabilities while the external factors are the absence of jobs, expensive prices of basic necessities, poverty and acute economic problems.
Challenges of Adoption of Automation for Library Operations in University of Calabar Library, Nigeria.
Get PDFThe influence of ICT has been felt in almost all aspects of daily life in today’s modern world. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have brought tremendous changes in the process of transmission and management, particularly in the current library services. In fact, the automation of libraries is one of the major changes brought about by the development of ICTs. It has enabled us to transform the traditional system of libraries into a more modern set up. It improves the status of the library and reduces the work load of library professionals. It enables information dissemination efficiently from the enormous collection of information resources. The study investigated the challenges of the adoption of automation for library operations in the University of Calabar library, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research. A sample of 69 library staff, including professional and paraprofessional librarians, was selected for the study. The study adopted purposive and accidental non-probability sampling techniques. The questionnaire was used to collect data. Simple frequency tables were used to analyze the data. The findings of the study showed that there were insufficient funds, irregular power supply, inadequate funds for the project, inadequate ICT infrastructure, absence of staff training, lack of political will, poor maintenance culture, and a negative staff attitude towards automation projects. The study recommends the following: provision of a standby generator for adequate power supply; improved funding for automation projects; proper planning; and lastly, training and retraining of library staff in ICT skills
The Concept of Happiness in Aristotle’s Politics: A Reconstructive Adaptation for Contemporary Nigeria
Get PDFThe nature and character of the state are central to the enterprise of Aristotle’s political philosophy. His conception of politics is derived from, and influenced by, his firm belief in political realism, in which case, his idea of the state and political institutions is anchored and hinged on the understanding of political realities or actualities. Aristotle argues that the state is natural and conceives of it as a logical extension of the family. From his own perspective, the state is a unit writ large. This paper, therefore, examines the place of happiness in Aristotle’s politics, showing its implications for politics and governance in contemporary Nigerian body-politics. It looks at why the state was set up in the first place and how it fits into the modern Nigerian search for good governance. It adopts a qualitative research method, which is basically descriptive. It also employs the method of textual analysis using the matrix of hermeneutics. It serves as a blueprint for public policy with a view to enhancing good governance in Nigeria. It posits, in conclusion, that governance and its institutional agencies are meaningful to the extent that they promote citizens’ happiness through the instrumentality of state power. It recommends an adaptation of Aristotle’s concept of happiness as a theoretical construct to guide fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policies in contemporary Nigeria. It also recommends that state power be used as an apparatus for enhancing the common good of all Nigerians
An Examination of Brentano’s Intentionality and Moore’s Sense-Data Conception of Reality
Get PDFIt’s not very easy to assert or claim that our knowledgeof reality is direct or indirect,so,it becomes difficult to establish that which constitutes our objects of knowledge. Equally, the fact that, it has not been objectively proven that the human mind has a precise location in or outside the body, doesnotinvalidate the existence of the human mind. As such, this paper attempts at exposing the nature, character and objects of the mind in process of cognition by critically analyzing the distinction between Brentano’s conception of intentionality which exposes the character of the mind to be about something (aboutness) and possible mental objects of thought and Moore’s sense-data conception of reality which exposes the process by which cognition(perception) takes place. Consequently, the research uncovered that, the meta-epistemological outlookofboth Brentano and Moore are more convergent than divergent because they hold strongly to the analytical, phenomenological and rationalistic approaches to knowledge formation .The paper,however, concludes that Moore was basically concerned with how the physical world and things in it appears or are given to us via theprocess of mind’s cognition, while Brentano was concerned with what constitutes objects of the mental (mind)
Plato’s Philosopher Rulers: Lessons for Nigeria
Get PDFThe current state of affairs in Nigeria is the reality of the state of nature portrayed by social contract philosophers. The Nigerian state has failed to provide security for lives and property. The basic necessities of life are luxuries in Nigeria. The legislators enact selfish laws while the judiciary is being emasculated by the mighty and the executive formulates and implements self-serving policies. The government has become of men rather than of laws. This is due to the failure of leadership, which is predicated on the quality of the rulers, most of whose level of education cannot afford them the acumen for statecraft. The matrices of the problem are: colonist influence; manipulations by the cult of the uneducated; and the political aloofness of educated Nigerians. Plato’s political ideology for an ideal state remains a classic reference for many generations after his death. In the instant case, his theme on the qualifications of the philosopher rulers (guardians) after rigorous educational training could serve as a paradigm for Nigeria. Therefore, the work recommends that the minimum educational qualifications for Nigerian rulers be reviewed upward to a university degree, which not only equates with the rigorous educational training for the guardians in Plato’s ideal state but also sufficient to broaden the horizons of the rulers to comprehend, analyse and reach decisions on complex issues. Thus, ss. 131 (d), 177 (c) of the CFRN 1999 (as amended) should be amended. Finally, educated citizens should be involved in the political affairs of Nigeria in order to fill the quality gap in the quality of rulers. Or else there would always be square pegs in round roles and the ship of state would wreck
A Comparative Analysis of Descartes’ and Spinoza’s Notions of Intuition
Get PDFThis study aims at Comparatively Analysing Descartes’ and Spinoza’s Notions of Intuition. The rationalists employ logico-mathematico (logical and mathematical) model as the foundation of their epistemological pursuit, while the empiricists in opposition to the rationalists hold that knowledge is derived from sense experience. Because the rationalists are in unism in their argument against the empiricists and vice versa; it is important to note that there are variations in their approaches to those features they have in common. However, the rationalists among other things based their argument and judgement on intuition as a clear, certain and reliable strand of cognition. It is their conviction that only a living being can think, and so, they conceive intuition as an authentic and most certain route to knowledge. The variation in their arguments to uphold intuition as their common feature is what this work describes as epistemic sustainability. These scholars’ variegated position on one issue brings about new insight, creativity and productivity within the epistemic circle. It shows that epistemology is on-going, interesting and indeed, a continuous process. This study employed analytic, historical, textual and contextual methods of research
Drug Abuse and the Nigerian Youth
Get PDFThe incidence of drug abuse has become a problem that affects every country across the globe. The intake of substances affects both the physical and mental health of the users and the general public. Many people suffer from various health impairments such as hepatitis, heart attacks, respiratory infections, cancer, and neurological problems that lead to incapacitation and even death. The same thing applies to mental health issues like schizophrenia, anxiety, neuroses, psychoses, depression, and other mental illnesses. These problems have occurred due to the frequent intake of illicit drugs such as opioids and prescription over-the-counter drugs. The available literature reviewed shows the prevalence of drug abuse in the global sphere and Nigeria in particular. The study also shows how the problems become out of control as a result of either corruption among the security agents, drug trafficking and smuggling, or the amount of money involved in the business, which makes the drug barons devise many ways of accessing the drugs whenever the law enforcement agencies try to stop them. The present study investigates the effects of substance abuse on the health of users in Nigeria; the health consequences; the recent trend of substance abuse among youth; and the measures taken by the government to stop the menace. Both primary and secondary sources of data were utilised to collect data through textbooks, journals, internet sources, government and non-governmental agencies' reports, newspapers, and periodicals.
MARAQDIA BALANIPA (Studi Pergeseran Peran di Polman Provinsi Sulawesi Barat)
No full textCommitments in holding and maintaining adat/custom has become one of the factors triggering a shift in the role of the Maraqdia Balanipa in Tinambung District of Polman Regency of West Sulawesi Province. While the modern era is transformed into something that should be acted upon and dealt with, the roles in holding and maintaining custom including maintain the existence of maraqdia in the Mandar region shifted. Regional autonomy in forms of decentralization, also affects the role shift of maraqdia values. As if chasing with time, everybody competes to get positions available. It is undeniable that the maraqdia circles are also taking parts in practical politics which, as a matter of fact, transgressing the norms and values of decency to the commitment of maintaining and preserving the arrajangan Balanipa.Keywords: Maraqdia, Elite, Role Shif
Peran Elit Adat dalam Politik Praktis di Sulawesi Selatan Pasca Orde Baru
No full textThe research focused on the provincial executive board of political parties, based in Makassar, while the unit of analysis was five political parties (PAN, PDI-P, PKP, PBB, PKB). This is a qualitative research emphasizing deductive empirical data obtained from interviews with a number of indigenous elites involved in political parties in South Sulawesi, documentation study, and participant observation. The data were then processed and analyzed using the steps, namely: reduction, abstraction, unitization, categorization and coding. Verification on the validity of the data and interpretation using verstehen method indicates that the role of indigenous elites in South Sulawesi is still dominant in political life due to the prevalent paternalistic view in the society. The role can be observed in the activities of political parties in the form of recruitment, mobilization of masses and the establishment of new parties. Similarly, in the efforts to uplift the parties as well as in the conflict resolution, political education, the implementation of the party programs and platforms, the involvement of indigenous elites is rarely absent.Keywords: Indigenous Elite, Political Parties, South Sulawes
DAMPAK PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN KECAMATAN (PPK) TERHADAP PENINGKATAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT DI KECAMATAN BANTIMURUNG KABUPATEN MAROS
No full textThe research conducted in Bantimurung District of Maros Regency aims to (1) analyze the impact of the Kecamatan Development Program (PPK) on the improvement of family income and increased job opportunity in Ban timurung District of Maros Regency, and (2) describe strategies for people economic improvement. Data were collected through field surveys by interviewing 100 people receiving community revolving fund loan of the Usaha Ekonomi Produktif (UEP) (=Productive Economic Business) and the Women’s Group Savings and Loans (SPP) as respondents who were selected by using cluster random sampling method from 8 villages/sub-district in Bantimurung District of Maros Regency. Descriptive analysis of pre and post design and SWOT analysis were used. The result suggests that the program gives a positive and significant impact for the community in terms of the improvement of family income and increased job opportunities. However, there are a number of people who have not been able to increase their revenue and still unemployed. In order to improve the local economy, strategies such as development of natural resources and improvement of people’s skills for technological adaptation are needed.Keywords: Income Family, Employment, Technology Adaptatio