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Fake news and misinformation in Brazil: critical analyses regarding scientific information in pandemic times

Introduction: fake news is one of the most frequently discussed subjects in the media, a problem that has become more evident with the rise of social and digital networks assuming the role of main information disseminators. From this perspective, it is important to be connected to a simple, fast communication vehicle that reaches many people. Media may also damage quality of scientific health communication with a negative impact on citizens’ lives. Objective: in this context, this article aims to reflect on fake news and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has devastated the world since the beginning of 2020, particularly in Brazil. Methods: countless actions have been taken to contain what the World Health Organization (WHO) calls an “infodemic” that is present in everyday life, invading houses, mobile phones, and computers, in a time of social isolation and working from home. In this scenario, it is up to journalists, communicators, scientists, and health professionals jointly to share important information and to communicate about health and science in a responsible way. Conclusion: in a crisis it becomes essential that information reaches a large number of people and community leaders in order to influence people positively, which might help to save lives.

Construction of The Iftār Tradition In Sergang Village, Sumenep Regency

The author's research aims to explain the construction of the Ifthār tradition in Sergang Village and the reception of hadiths that underlie the emergence of the Ifthār tradition, as well as other hadiths related to the Ifthār tradition.
 The research method to be employed is field research, conducted by directly interviewing practitioners (insiders), the general public (outsiders), and community leaders in order to achieve comprehensive research. The research will utilize the theory proposed by Peter L. Berger, using the triad dialectic theory, namely: externalization, objectification, and internalization.
 The results of the research show that the transmission of the Ifthār tradition has been ongoing for over a century, starting from the third caretaker of Raudlatus Syabab Islamic Boarding School, K.H. Syarqowi. There are two main hadiths that serve as the foundation for this tradition, namely the hadith about Ifthār and the hadith about the virtue of giving charity. Initially, there were no pre-Ifthār rituals among the villagers in Sergang Village. However, over time, the alumni of Pesantren Pajung, who are scattered in various regions, began organizing Ifthār in their own areas, adding several pre-Ifthār rituals. As for the transformation of the hadiths in the Ifthār tradition in Sergang Village, it has undergone five periods, influenced by influential figures from the past until the present era.

Pengetahuan Remaja tentang Generasi Berencana (GenRe) melalui Kearifan Lokal

Coaching for adolescents can be initiated through knowledge of future challenges, both in personal life and in socializing. This study aims to determine the knowledge of adolescents about Generation Planning (GenRe) through the values ​​of local wisdom. The research was conducted at a senior high school in Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kabupaten Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir with the research subjects being high school students who were selected by random sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires on knowledge of reproductive health, drugs and addictive substances, as well as local wisdom. The results showed that 68.33% of students knew enough about reproductive health, 80% of students knew well about drugs and addictive substances and their consequences, and only 50.40% of students knew and practiced the values ​​of local wisdom in everyday life. Based on the results of the study, students' knowledge regarding Generation Planning is included in the sufficient category so that it is necessary to inculcate the values ​​of local wisdom and socialize Generation Planning by parents, teachers, and community leaders in order to create a golden generation in the future.

Legal Protection for Children Victims of Narcotics Abuse in Riau Province

Narcotics abuse can be categorized as a criminal act as regulated in Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics. The method used in this research is socio-legal research. In Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, there is no distinction between the abuse committed by children who are already drug addicts and children who are victims of narcotics abuse and are taking narcotics for the first time, so that these children are combined at the time of the crime. It is hoped that there will be political will from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to revise Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics in order to provide legal protection for children who are victims of narcotics abuse. One of the obstacles faced by the Riau Regional Police in eradicating narcotics abuse by children is the minimal role of parents who are willing to report their children. Therefore, the Riau Regional Police should cooperate with religious leaders from MUI, traditional leaders from LAM Riau, as well as community leaders in order to provide enlightenment to the public about the dangers of narcotics abuse for the future of children.

Struktur Cosmos Masyarakat Batak dalam Simbol Ulos

This article will discuss about ulos as a symbol of sacred objects. According to the ancestors' beliefs, all lives of Batak people can be read on a piece of ulos cloth. The ulos woven decoration is an expression of prayer and hope for the Creator. Giving ulos correctly is determined by one's position and social status in society. This research was conducted in the Lumban Village of Suhi-Suhi, Samosir Regency. The method used is qualitative with interview, observation, and literature study techniques. The results of the study found that the ulos weavings became the identity of the Batak Toba people who described the cultural messages of the community that were not contained in written texts. In the life rituals of the Toba Batak people. From birth, marriage, until death, Toba Batak people cannot be released from ulos. The ulos symbol can show one of the concept of a sacred appearance. This paper provides advice to traditional leaders, community leaders in order to maintain the sacredness of ulos as a symbol of cosmology that must be preserved.

MAKANAN PENDAMPING ASI

The research objective was to determine the relationship of knowledge to the mother's attitude in providing complementary feeding in the village health center field weeds.This is a descriptive analytic study with cross sectional design. The sample was selected by simple random sampling of all mothers with babies aged 6-12 months who are 32 or older people. Primary data were collected using interviews and observation. The results showed that the relatively good knowledge of the respondents (56.2%), the attitude of the respondents classified as moderate (65.6%). There is a significant relationship between knowledge by providing complementary feeding (0.001), and significant relationship between attitudes to the provision of complementary feeding (0.001). It is recommended to health workers to be more routine counseling to mothers who have babies and approach local community leaders in order to help doing the counseling.

The role of sensitisation in the success of community-geared language revitalisation programme: an experience from BASAL programme in Cameroon

Este trabalho tem como objetivo demonstrar a importância da sensibilização no sucesso de um programa de revitalização da linguagem baseado em uma abordagem orientada à comunidade. Partindo de algumas experiências com o BASAL (Basic Standardisation of all Unwritten African Languages ou Normatização Básica de todas as Línguas Africanas Não Escritas), o trabalho demonstra que, sem uma campanha estratégica que permita que o pesquisador entre em contato direto com membros e líderes da comunidade, a fim de negociar sua participação, o projeto irá fracassar. Quando um pesquisador, linguista e estrangeiro se estabelece numa comunidade na perspectiva de desenvolver a linguagem dessa comunidade, primeiro ele precisa estabelecer estratégias que o auxiliarão a nutrir um ambiente favorável se ele deseja ser bem sucedido. Esse sucesso exige a sensibilização do povo local. O principal objetivo da sensibilização é capturar a capacidade de resposta dos falantes nativos e convencê-los a contribuir e colaborar através de sua participação efetiva e esforço em conseguir sucesso no desenvolvimento de sua língua.

Problematizing the Chinese Experience in America

The essay addresses the question “What is Genealogy?” through a consideration of the value of traditional genealogical narratives of families for the Chinese state and society, and the implications of their absence for those caught up in the 19th century diaspora to America. Using genealogy as a method of critical inquiry, however, enables scholars to begin studying the significance of this phenomenon in the lives of Chinese immigrants and the centrality of family in safeguarding their legacy. It does this through an examination of the lives of two Chinese community leaders in Denver’s Chinatown. It concludes with a call for a horizontal genealogical study of community leaders in order to have a better understanding of who they were and the role they played in Chinese America.

Principals as Literacy Leaders with Indigenous Communities (PALLIC) building relationships: one school’s quest to raise Indigenous learners’ literacy

In 2011 to 2012, 48 schools in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Queensland participated in the Principals as Literacy Leaders with Indigenous Communities (PALLIC) project. Central to this project was the establishment of positive working relationships between school principals and Indigenous community leaders in order to improve Indigenous literacy rates. Professional development in leadership skills and effective literacy instruction was provided through five professional learning modules. Participants worked together to create an action plan to support the literacy achievement of Indigenous students in their schools and communities. This article presents a case study of one participating school in Northern Queensland that successfully utilised the PALLIC framework to facilitate leadership actions and activities between Indigenous community and school leaders in order to form productive partnerships for the teaching of reading. In particular, the case study highlights the way that school leaders and Indigenous leaders established shared leadership and shared ways of learning in the school for reading outcomes of Indigenous students.

Abstract A19: Development and pilot testing of a culturally appropriate intervention on biospecimen research among Chinese Americans

Abstract Background: There is a paucity of information on recruitment of Asian Americans for biospecimen research. Although studies show that Chinese Americans are at high risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, there are neither published studies focused on examining the impact of psychosocial and cultural factors on HBV biospecimen research among this population, nor educational interventions undertaken to increase the knowledge of and changes in attitudes toward greater participation in biobanking research among this large subset of the Asian populations. Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop and test the feasibility and effectiveness of a culturally and linguistically appropriate education on HBV-related biospecimen research participation among Chinese American population in Philadelphia. Methods: Guided by the theoretical framework of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Community-Based participatory Research (CBPR) principles, mixed research methods of qualitative and quantitative studies were used. Two focus groups with Chinese community lay members (n=20) and 8 in-depth interviews with Chinese community leaders who represent four Chinese CBOs were conducted to have a better understanding of Chinese American cultural beliefs, attitudes, perceived barriers and intentions to participate in hepB biospecimen research, as well as receive recommendations for developing and implementing a culturally appropriate education intervention from the perspectives of both Chinese community leaders and lay members. For the pilot study, 2-arm quasi-experimental design with pre- and post education intervention assessments was used. Eight study sites will be recruited: four will be assigned to intervention group and four to control group. Approximately a total of 320 participants will be enrolled into the study. Results: The qualitative results showed that 40% of the participants indicated that blood donation may be harmful to one's health. Participants expressed that if the research impact has direct benefit relevant to them or their community, they would be more willing to participate. About one-third of the participants expressed willingness to donate blood for future HBV biospecimen research for the reason of advancing science. All participants stated that culturally appropriate education is important and suggested that the education program should be carried out in collaboration with community leaders in order to achieve its success. The pilot testing of the education program is planned to complete in November 2011. A multidisciplinary team was established. The preliminary data showed potential success in increasing knowledge of, changing attitudes toward and intention to participation in future HBV biospecimen research among Chinese Americans. Implications: Findings from the focus groups and in-depth interviews with community leaders and members provided us with profound insights for developing culturally appropriate intervention to increase biospecimen research participation among Chinese Americans. This pilot study is expected to yield new data on the intervention effects, which leads to a solid foundation for future large-scale controlled intervention trials in the Chinese American and other Asian populations. Citation Information: Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2011;20(10 Suppl):A19.

A Contemporary Micropolitics of Indigeneity

Contemporary studies of the relationship between indigeneity and neoliberalism in Latin America have focused primarily on how indigenous groups have negotiated the contradictory effects of political decentralization and multicultural reforms, which both recognize and yet continue to exclude indigenous subjects. In order to more fully comprehend the nature and the implications of these transformations in governance, as well as their relationship to different kinds of indigenous subjects, I argue that we need an analytical approach that takes us beyond the frame of national politics to shed light on the micropolitics of indigeneity. An analysis of micropolitics asks how the shifts in governance associated with neoliberal multiculturalism have brought into question forms of authority and governance within the indigenous community. Specifically, this approach illuminates how the forms of knowledge and identity that have been validated by state and international development policies articulate with pre-existing forms of difference within the indigenous community to authorize new configurations of indigenous knowledge and authority. In this article, I draw on ethnographic encounters among Guatemalan Maya activists as well as local indigenous community leaders in order to illuminate the contours and the stakes of a micropolitics approach.

An integrative approach to disaster management and planning

Although it is possible to prevent and contain both man made and natural disasters, it has to be said that the increase in the world's population is likely to increase further the frequency of a major disaster occurring. Disaster management and planning needs to be placed in a holistic setting, and new initiatives found in order to ensure that a disaster is viewed as a shared responsibility. One area that needs further attention is the concept of community policing and what community policing incorporates. Often, a disaster is on such a scale that local community leaders need to be consulted during the disaster limitation and containment stage. It is essential, therefore, that experts from overseas countries brought into the disaster arena, are able to communicate fully and openly with community leaders in order to gain the support of the community.