Aspirations Of Community Research Articles

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VILLAGE FUND IN AN UNDERDEVELOPED VILLAGE: A CASE STUDY OF TENDE VILLAGE, GALANG SUB-DISTRICT, TOLITOLI REGENCY

This study aims to explore the implementation of Village Fund management in Tende Village, Galang Sub-district, Tolitoli Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. This study employs qualitative research with a case study approach. The data collection techniques used were observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation from primary and secondary sources. This study discovered that the implementation of Village Fund at the planning level could accommodate community aspirations. Development in the infrastructure sector had a significant impact on the community. However, the negative side of Village Fund implementation is the dominance of the Activity Implementation Team (TPK), which does not involve the community in implementation, especially in infrastructure development. Furthermore, due to the limited bureaucracy, the disbursement of the Village Fund took a considerable amount of time. In addition, the Village Fund had implications for decreasing the social capital of village communities. This study argues that the utilization of Village Fund should be tailored to the specific conditions of each village. This study contributes by providing additional perspectives on Village Fund implementation in underdeveloped villages.

EFEKTIVITAS KEBIJAKAN PENJARINGAN ASPIRASI MASYARAKAT MELALUI RESES DPRD PROVINSI JAWA TIMUR DAERAH PEMILIHAN I KOTA SURABAYA

This study aims to analyze and determine the Effectiveness of The Policy of Community Aspiration Finishing Through the Recess of The DPRD Of East Java Province, Electoral Region I, Surabaya City. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to evaluate the effectiveness of the reses policy implemented by the East Java Provincial People's Representative Council (DPRD) in Electoral District 1 of Surabaya. The research focuses on public participation, challenges faced, and the impact of reses on public policy. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis, which were then analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The success of the reses program is measured by how well the community’s aspirations are received and translated into relevant public policies. The main challenge identified is the low public participation, attributed to insufficient socialization and a lack of trust in the follow-up process of aspirations. Improvements in socialization, the use of technology, and transparency in follow-up can enhance the effectiveness of reses and the policies generated. The study found that the reses program in Electoral District 1 of Surabaya is effective in capturing public aspirations, with high participation rates, quick responses, and tangible policy impacts. However, resource limitations and the absence of formal surveys reduce its effectiveness. Nevertheless, direct interactions show that the program has succeeded in bridging communication between the legislative body and the public.

Village Consultative Body in the Perspective of Village Autonomy in Tenga Village, Tenga District, South Minahasa Regency

This research aims to find out, analyze and describe the Village Consultative Body in the Village Autonomy Perspective in Tenga Village, Tenga District, South Minahasa Regency. This method uses descriptive qualitative research, the number of informants is 4 people with data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews and documentation, with analytical techniques data, drawing conclusions. The research results show that the implementation of the functions of the Village Consultative Body has not been implemented optimally. This is shown by the opinion of the public who consider that the Village Consultative Body has not carried out its functions optimally, starting from implementing the function of establishing village regulations, accommodating and channeling community aspirations to the stage of monitoring the implementation of Village regulations, so that there are community aspirations that are accommodated and channeled by the Village Consultative Body are not yet representativeer.

The complexity of leading for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' success in schools

ABSTRACT School leaders in Australia have responsibilities to support First Nations student engagement. In Australia, where Reconciliation is unfinished business, this work requires leaders to negotiate a complex set of arrangements that are often associated with deficit approaches. This paper attempts to disrupt these deficit discourses by researching the management of school reforms for success in student engagement. We analyze survey and interview responses of 40 participants who reflect on their school leadership practices using a framework of Leading for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success. The findings reveal that school leaders can be agents of decolonizing agendas to position schools as allies for the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Mundane Technologies and Community Informatics

In this short paper, I explore how my academic journey through Social Informatics (SI) and Science and Technology Studies (STS) has guided me toward the field of Community Informatics (CI), emphasizing the critical distinctions among these disciplines. While SI and STS primarily address the theoretical dimensions of science and technology within various institutional and cultural contexts, CI centers on the practical applications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within specific communities. Bringing this interdisciplinary foundation and drawing on a decade of critical ethnographic research, I present the framework of "Mundane Technology," which investigates how marginalized individuals appropriate everyday technologies to navigate and resist systemic oppression. This framework, which was originally introduced in my book “Technology of the Oppressed” (2022, MIT Press), is grounded in a decolonial perspective and enhances our understanding of how ordinary artifacts, processes, and spaces contribute to the agency and aspirations of oppressed communities. This framework also critiques traditional utilitarian approaches in Information Systems and ICT for Development, advocating for a shift towards recognizing the intangible benefits of technology in marginalized contexts. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of incorporating these narratives into CI research, reinforcing democratic values and expanding the scope of technology studies to include the voices and experiences of those historically excluded from power and representation.

Analisis Pengembangan Sistem Layanan Masyarakat Untuk Pengelolaan Iuran Warga Secara Terintegrasi

Neighborhood Association (RT) is the smallest governance system in Indonesia that plays a vital role in population administration and conveying community aspirations to the government. However, the limitations of time and the availability of the RT Chairman often result in administrative services being slow, inefficient, and less responsive to the needs of the residents. Therefore, innovation in the management of administration at the RT level is needed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services. This research aims to design and develop a web-based information system that can assist the RT Chairman in managing population data and resident fee payments in a more systematic and organized manner. Currently, fee payments are done manually, with information conveyed through WhatsApp groups, which often causes confusion and difficulties in monitoring payment status. With this information system, residents can independently and transparently monitor their fee payment status and quickly access relevant information. The development of this system uses the Prototyping method, and testing is conducted through white box testing on three main functionalities. The test results show that all paths can be navigated well, although there are warnings when accessed through older browser versions. With this system, it is hoped that RT services will be more efficient, transparent, and easily accessible to residents. This system helps the neighborhood association manage finances and contributions efficiently.

The preparation of the budget planning of the Rembang regency local government

The function of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) is manifested in 3 (three) things, namely: the legislation function, the budget function, and the supervisory function. In particular, the function of the district/city DPRD is regulated in Article 149 paragraph (1) of Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government (hereinafter referred to as the Regional Government Law) which states that the district/city DPRD has the function of forming district/city Regional Regulations, budgets, and supervision. Problem 1. What is the effectiveness of the main points of thought in the preparation of budget planning in Rembang Regency? 2. What are the factors that affect the effectiveness of the main points of thought in the preparation of budget planning in Rembang Regency? This research is categorized as an empirical (non-doctrinal) legal research that mainly examines the position of the main points of thought of the DPRD in the Rembang Regency RKPD by comparing the situation in the field with the laws and regulations (statute approach). The results of the study show that the effectiveness of the DPRD's Points of Thought in the preparation of budget planning in Rembang Regency is highly dependent on the synergy between the DPRD, the local government, and the community. As an instrument of representation of community aspirations conveyed through members of the DPRD, the Principles of the DPRD plays an important role in ensuring that the needs and priorities of the development of the Rembang community are accommodated in the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD), so that the Principles of the DPRD can function optimally, a mechanism that is well coordinated with the results of the Development Plan Deliberation (Musrenbang) is needed, so that there is no overlap in programs. 2. Factors that affect the effectiveness of Points of Thought (Pokir) in the preparation of budget planning in Rembang Regency are very diverse and interrelated. First, the quality of community participation is a key factor. The high participation of the community in the process of collecting aspirations through the Development Plan Deliberation (Musrenbang) will produce Pokir that is more relevant and in accordance with real needs in the field.

Heritage Making in Former Socialist Towns in Hungary

AbstractCentral and Eastern European countries generally view their socialist heritage as an unwanted, unpleasant burden. The new identity-building processes after the regime change were initially dominated by efforts to rewrite, suppress, or erase the socialist past, while for Western tourists the consumption of key attractions and sites of the built heritage represents a particular form of heritage tourism through which they can experience a slice of an “exotic” past beyond the Iron Curtain. At the national and local levels, there is a vast dissonance between the material heritage of socialism and the identity and aspirations of post-socialist communities, which is even more evident in the case of newly-built, former socialist towns. Through the example of Tiszaújváros and Dunaújváros, my study primarily examines the institutional strategies chosen by these towns to address their socialist heritage. What principles prevailed in the compilation of the local collection of values? What kind of representation of the past do local museums offer, what role does the ethnographic heritage of the annexed villages play in museum presentation and collection, and how are local/regional traditions integrated into the town's image? Finally, through a specific community of memory, a Facebook page, I examine how the recent past appears in individual and collective – often nostalgic – memory, what values the community associates with the town, and how all these relate to the heritagization practices of the local elite.

A Community Informatics Research Network Vision Statement

Community Informatics (CI) became known in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a response to community needs. Within the field, community advocates and scholars utilize evolving technologies to foster community engagement and empowerment. Ideas for CI have been created, disseminated, and promoted in large part because of the Community Informatics Research Network (CIRN). This paper investigates the evolution of CI and the essential role played by CIRN in shaping the field’s trajectory. Collaborator interaction and complex socio-technical linkages are emphasized throughout the text, which highlights the worldwide, interdisciplinary nature of CI. Further, the paper investigates the accomplishments and shortcomings of the CIRN community and ultimately underscores the need for a comprehensive vision statement as we enter our next 20 years. The development process of this vision statement, along with CIRN values, mission, strategies, key literature, conference themes, and a CI declaration, are outlined. Through examining the historical roots of CI and CIRN, the paper provides insights into the ongoing dedication and development of global, inclusive, ethical, and culturally sensitive practices. The proposed vision and mission reflect the aspirations of the CI community, providing a roadmap for navigating the complexities of society, technology, and global collaboration. The strategic efforts are intended to improve research, practice, teaching, accessibility, and inclusion in the field of CI. This comprehensive vision aims to empower communities globally via the wise use of information and communications technology.

Exploring the Mechanisms and Kinetic Modeling of Phenol Amination Using Pd and Rh‐Based Catalysts

AbstractProducing biomass‐derived chemicals to substitute their petrochemical counterparts has long been an aspiration of the green chemistry research community. However, synthesizing secondary amines from biomass precursors presents several challenges related to catalyst nature and the mechanistic understanding of reaction systems. Here, we unravel the mechanistic and kinetic implications of the reductive amination of phenol with cyclohexylamine over Pd/C and Rh/C. A competitive Langmuir‐Hinshelwood reaction model well interpreted the kinetic data, suggesting that support‐metal interfaces serve as active sites for H2, ─NH2 and ═NH activation. The apparent activation energies for imine hydrogenation were 87.6 kJ mol−1 (Pd/C) and 34.5 kJ mol−1 (Rh/C), while ΔHads and ΔSads values confirmed the physicochemical consistency of the model. Moreover, the catalysts demonstrated their high stability to operate for several catalytic cycles, with minor activity losses due to metal leaching and partial sintering of Pd nanoparticles. Despite phenol reductive amination following similar mechanisms on Rh/C and Pd/C, they show differences in selectivity because the hydrogenation of imine is more efficient on Rh0 than on Pd0. This is the first mechanism‐oriented kinetic study for phenol reductive amination; thus, it provides valuable information for process design and scale‐up.

Peran Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Kabupaten Aceh Singkil dalam Rencana Kebijakan Pembangunan Daerah Berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri dalam Negeri Nomor 86 Tahun 2017

The Regional People's Representative Council's Pokir is the result of absorbing community aspirations conveyed by members of the Regional People's Representative Council in official and informal forums. This Pokir aims to ensure that regional development policies reflect the needs and desires of the local community.To determine the role of the Aceh Singkil Regency People's Representative Council in formulating regional development policy plans through the Main Thoughts (Pokir) of the Regency People's Representative Council In legal research, there are two types of research, namely normative (doctrinal) research and empirical research. The type of research used in compiling this thesis is a combination of normative (doctrinal) research and empirical research. Data collection methods are techniques or methods that can be used by researchers to collect data. Techniques in designating an abstract word that is not manifested in objects, but can only be seen in its use through: questionnaires, interviews, observations, exams (tests), documentation, and others. The data analysis technique used in this legal research uses qualitative analysis methods Based on the results of the study, the Regency People's Representative Council also plays a role in determining the regional budget that will fund various development programs. In this process, the District People's Representative Council must ensure that the budget prepared reflects the development priorities that have been set based on community aspirations. Thus, the District People's Representative Council not only acts as a political representative, but also as a supervisor of budget use to ensure transparency and accountability in regional financial management. The results of the discussion regarding the role of the Aceh Singkil District People's Representative Council (DPRK) in preparing the main ideas (Pokir) show that the DPRK has a crucial role in regional development policy planning. In accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 86 of 2017, the DPRK functions as a liaison between the community and the regional government by preparing Pokir that reflects the aspirations and needs of the community.So it can be concluded that according to the regulations, the District People's Representative Council is tasked with preparing the Main Ideas (Pokir) which are the results of absorbing community aspirations. This Pokir is then submitted to the regional government to be used as a basis for preparing development planning documents, such as the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) and the Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD).

Impact of shifting from rice to shrimp farming on migration aspirations in Bangladesh

AbstractThe Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna delta is one of the most populous deltas in the world, threatened by diverse environmental stressors, including salinity intrusion, causing adverse consequences on livelihood adaptation. Shrimp farming has been recognized as one of the most practiced livelihoods among various livelihood opportunities. Growing global demand and higher economic returns encouraged many farmers to convert their agricultural land to shrimp farms by intruding saline water into the farmlands to produce shrimps. In this study, we investigated whether the growing trend of shrimp farming influences the migration aspirations of the vulnerable coastal communities in Bangladesh. The study employed qualitative interviews with individuals in four villages in southwest coastal Bangladesh. Satellite images were analyzed to detect land-use changes and changes in soil salinity in the last 28 years, confirming a rapid increase in shrimp farms. Results from the qualitative interviews indicate that poor people with limited resources cannot produce paddy on their land because of increased soil salinity caused by shrimp farming. Such a situation leads them to aspire to migrate. Thus, our analysis contributes to the discourse on “aspiration and capability” in environmental migration by adding the impacts of land-use changes on livelihoods.

BPD's Role in Village Development Planning

General Background in this context, the Village Consultative Body (BPD) serves as a key institution supporting the development planning process. Specific Background however, understanding the specific role of the BPD in development remains limited. Knowledge Gap this research aims to analyze and describe the role of the BPD in village development planning. Aims data collection methods used include observation, interviews, and documentation, with data analysis through collection, reduction, presentation, and verification. Results findings show that the BPD plays a crucial role in formulating and agreeing on village regulations and as a channel for community aspirations. An adaptive organizational structure of the BPD and the involvement of community elements make this process more efficient. Success the assessment of the BPD’s role in village development received positive responses from the community. Implications however, challenges remain regarding the passivity of BPD members, which can affect the optimization of village regulation formulation. This study highlights the importance of strengthening the BPD's capacity to be more responsive to community needs. Highlights: The BPD is essential for channeling community aspirations into development plans. Positive community feedback indicates effective BPD involvement in village governance. Challenges include passive member engagement, hindering optimal regulation processing. Keywords: Village Consultative Body, Development Planning, Community Aspirations, Village Regulations, Organizational Structure

Aspirations and weather shocks: Evidence from rural Zambia

AbstractAspirations defined as future‐oriented desires or ambitions, can determine agricultural investments and rural development. Aspirations are shaped by people's social, cultural, and physical environment and can be affected by external factors such as natural disasters. This article addresses the question of how weather shocks can influence individual and community aspirations. Using primary panel data from two survey rounds before and during a major drought in Zambia, we show that such extreme weather events can be associated with adverse impacts on individual aspirations. Further exploratory analyses suggest that aspirations towards assets that are particularly vulnerable to droughts are affected most. We do not find any significant effects of drought on community aspirations.

Efektivitas Manajemen Organisasi Pelayanan Publik pada Perencanaan dan Pengawasan Pembangunan Daerah B

Village Community Empowerment (LPMK) is an independent community social institution as a forum for participation by residents and Village partners to realize the aspirations of community needs in the field of development. The implementation of Musrenbang must be carried out by supporting efforts to prevent corruption, so that it is hoped that the targets in the focus of State Finance can be achieved well. After presenting the results of the research and discussing them, it can be concluded that the Musrenbang process has been running with fairly good community involvement. Even though the Musrenbang is already quite large, namely approximately 50% - 70%, efforts are still needed to increase the role of RT, RW and LPMK in area B in the Musrenbang process. Pramusrembang needs to involve mass organizations/institutions/associations and business actors in the region as a form of regional cooperation and a form of channeling to complement the realization of physical/non-physical activities that cannot be handled by budget implementers from Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD). Campus

Sparks of Light, Sparks of Life

This article examines the critical issue of Indigenous mental health in Canada, focusing on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. It underscores the urgency in addressing Indigenous mental wellness challenges, particularly the high rates of suicide, amid their rapid population growth. The study centers on the role of frontline responders in managing mental health and suicidal distress in these communities, and their work to promote life and mental wellness. Through a synthesis of psychological, critical, and Indigenous perspectives, the article reviews Canadian literature on Indigenous mental health and suicide prevention. The article then highlights reflexive insights derived from a knowledge-sharing event with 33 Indigenous mental health professionals, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities in this field and the importance of life-affirming dialogues in suicide prevention. The article aims to integrate these insights into broader discussions on Indigenous mental wellness, health, and life promotion systems, proposing enhanced wellness and suicide prevention strategies and frameworks tailored to the needs and aspirations of Indigenous communities.

Helping the ‘Helping hands’: supporting Māori postgraduates to advance community aspirations for environmental research

ABSTRACT Postgraduate research is complex enough, but Indigenous students face unique challenges and additional expectations. For instance, they are often strongly motivated for their tertiary education to support their community’s aspirations but distanced from those communities. We are wāhine (women) Māori researchers working to restore various local, natural environments in alignment with our iwi/hapū (tribe/subtribe) interests. We all gained funding to support this work through contestable postgraduate scholarships or research revenue, enjoying a high level of autonomy to design projects, under incentives designed to support Māori capability and potential. Using digital collective autoethnography, we reflected upon and articulated how our iwi/hapū and whānau (family) aspirations shaped our study and research, and how university and external research funding supported these pursuits. Through these narratives, we highlight the driving influence of iwi/community aspirations, consider how universities and the research sector currently align with these, identify barriers, and finally discuss what deep tautoko (support) looks like. We also reflect on how our postgraduate experiences and learnings have influenced and guided our subsequent work. Our collective experiences encompass potentially transformative approaches in community-driven, publicly funded, tertiary research; so, we finish by identifying specific mechanisms that could amplify these approaches.

Analisis Transparansi Dan Akuntabilitas Dana Kelurahan

This research is useful for ensuring transparency and accountability The use of sub-district funds at the Karang Berombak Village Head Office is distributed randomly broad and easily accessibleble to the public, especially the information presented in The format is simple to understand and listed in detail. As well as for increasing community empowerment in terms of utilizing these funds. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Technique Data collection used in this research was interviews and documentation. The subjects of this research were a total 5 people who were devices sub-districts at the Karang Berombak Village Head Office, namely Village Head, Secretary, Treasurer, Head of Development, and Head of Environment XIII. The research results explain that Transparency and Accountability of Village Funds at the Lurah Office Karang Berombak, West Medan District, Medan City is transparent and accountability can be seen from a participatory process that involves all levels community by gathering and approving community aspirations although budget management is not made public, transparency and accountability is maintained through active community involvement and positive responses village head towards criticism and suggestions given by the community and them has supervised the use of sub-district funds. In this way, sub-district funds can be used appropriately to meet needs community needs and create a better and empowered environment.

Analisis Pengelolaan Pengaduan Aspirasi Masyarakat Daerah Oleh DPD RI

Public complaints are an important element in public services to determine public satisfaction with the implementation of public services. The Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia is an institution that represents regional voices and the interests of a region at the central level, as an institution representing regions the DPD RI is required to listen to aspirations and complaints submitted by regional communities. The aim of this research is to determine the management of complaints from regional community aspirations by the DPD RI. This research uses theory from Gorton (2005). The indicators used in this research are Quality Improvement, Openness to receive complaints, commitment, accessibility, responsiveness, transparency and responsibility, personal in nature. This research method uses qualitative descriptive techniques by collecting data from interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research show that the principle of improving quality in the implementation of handling complaints from the public has been equipped with adequate facilities/infrastructure. On the principle Openness in accepting complaints means that DPD RI accepts all types of complaints from the public. On the principle commitment is that DPD RI is committed to every aspiration & complaint from the community. On the principle accessibility DPD RI provides access to the public to submit complaints through websites, applications, social media and by coming directly to the office. Responsiveness means that DPD RI does not discriminate in responding to every aspiration & complaint and DPD RI members use a pick-up and drop-off system to listen to aspirations or complaints submitted by the public. On the principle Transparency & Responsibility DPD RI will act transparently & responsibly towards every aspiration & complaint. On the principle Personal Characteristics DPD RI properly safeguards the identity/data of the complainant community.

Kedudukan dan Fungsi Lembaga Kemasyarakatan Desa di Desa Buar Kecamatan Rahong Utara Kabupaten Manggarai Berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri dalam Negeri Nomor 18 Tahun 2018 Tentang Lembaga Kemasyarakatan Desa dan Lembaga Adat Desa

This study analyzes the position and function of village community institutions in Buar Village, North Rahong District, Manggarai Regency based on Permendagri No. 18 of 2018. The method used in this study is an empirical judiciary method using primary data and secondary data. Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23 of 2014 (Law No.23 of 2014) concerning Regional Government states that in the village a community institution can be established stipulated by Village Regulations guided by Laws and Regulations. In the general explanation of the Law, it is explained that in order to realize democratization and transparency of development at the community level and to encourage, motivate, and create access so that the community plays a more active role in development activities as well as assisting the village government in managing development and community empowerment, it is necessary to establish community institutions in the village. The formulation of the problem in this study is: (1) What is the position of Village Community institutions in Buar Village, North Rahong District, Manggarai Regency Based on the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 18 of 2018?, and (2) Factors Hindering the Implementation of the Authority of the Position of Village Community Institutions in Buar Village, North Rahong District, Manggarai Regency Based on the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 18 of 2018?. From the results of the research, the author concludes that the function of community institutions in the implementation of development in Buar Village, North Rahong District, Manggarai Regency has not been maximized in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 18 of 2018. Some of the functions that have not been implemented include the preparation of development plans in a participatory manner, the shelter and distribution of community aspirations, and the increase of community participation in development. Factors inhibiting the implementation of the authority of Village Community institutions include lack of resources, limited knowledge and skills of village institution members, dependence on the central or regional government, corruption and nepotism practices, internal conflicts, and leadership instability.