Ethnographic Paradigm Research Articles

Organizational Action Style Focused on the Performance of the Quintana Roo Employee Based on the Work Behavior Clinic

This work is a report of the research on clinical work performance developed from October 2022 to August 2023, in three Quintana Roo organizations, one of private initiative, another of a parastatal nature and the third was a public institution. It is based on the problem that represents the low level of results, despite the strategies of administrative enrichment implemented, where a good amount of financial resources are invested, and that according to managers it is largely the human factor that determines that the results do not occur as expected. The objective was to identify the style of action of the employees during their working hours. The models of Organizational Development, Management by Objectives, Strategic Planning and Total Warmth were analyzed to identify their essence; finding important invariants in them, for their implementation. Epistemology was interpretive with an ethnographic paradigm. As a result, four particular prototypes of value attitudes were identified, corresponding to four particular types of people, which were called by the authors of the study as: Type I. Circumstantial worker; Type II. Tormented worker; Type III. Resentful worker; Type IV. Passionate worker; distributed equally within the three organizations investigated. Concluding that value attitudes have greater influence the higher the level of authority that a person has within the administrative structure, recommending that, in order to make real changes within organizations, it is necessary to start from the eradication of institutional vices.

Accounting of Bugis Tribe Marriages in Labuhan Lombok Village: Ethnographic Study

This research aims to understand the Bugis tribe's marriage accounting for migrants in Labuhan Lombok. This research uses an interpretive and ethnographic paradigm as research methodology. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation and interviews. Interviews were conducted with four informants consisting of the bride and groom, the woman's family and the local community. The results of this research show that the series of Bugis wedding processions consisting of Memanu-manu, Massuro, MappatuAda, Mangolli, Cemme, Mappanre Temme, Mappacci, Mappabotting, Reception, and Mapparola contain the values of affection, steadfastness, honesty and family values. . The implications of this research can develop cultural accounting practices that are relevant for Bugis tribal migrants in the context of marriage.

Outer Baduy as an Eco-Gastronomic Tourism Destination Area (Outer Baduy Eco-Gastronomic Study)

Gastronomic tourism, a multifaceted concept encapsulating one's holistic experience with food and beverages, is becoming increasingly significant in the realm of travel and cultural exploration. This research embarks on a compelling journey to unravel the potential for gastronomic tourism development within the enchanting landscapes of Outer Baduy. A descriptive qualitative approach intertwined with an ethnographic paradigm forms the foundation of this investigative endeavor. The methodology employed to gather insights is centered around in-depth interviews with an array of informants encountered during an immersive sojourn in Outer Baduy. Evidently, gastronomy in this region holds untapped promise, offering a treasure trove of opportunities for further exploration. The rich tapestry of community activities in Outer Baduy is poised to serve as captivating tourist attractions. These include active engagement in the traditional practices of planting huma rice, extracting palm sap to craft delectable palm sugar, and the thrill of foraging for honey in the lush forests. Furthermore, the preservation of age-old customs and rituals, such as the solemn observance of "ngaseuk" marking the commencement of huma rice cultivation, adds a profound layer to the gastronomic journey, showcasing the enduring tapestry of culture and tradition within Outer Baduy. The findings of this study suggest that gastronomic tourism in this unique region holds immense potential, offering an authentic and enriching experience for travelers seeking to explore the intersection of food, culture, and tradition.

Queering gender in Indonesian Instagram

Abstract The popularity of Mimi Peri as a queer micro-celebrity on Instagram shows a paradox in the Indonesian digital society, widely known for being very heteronormative towards gender and sexual identities. Despite the controversy over their queer performance and identity, Mimi Peri’s positive image as a “kind-hearted” and funny micro-celebrity managed to attract the attention of 1.9 million followers on Instagram. By using a virtual ethnographic paradigm within the framework of queer studies, this research examines how queer performativity in the @mimi.peri Instagram account during the periode between 2017 and 2018 presented and related to the Camp strategy. Switching their virtual identity, playing a role as a “female fairy”, parodying, and representing it as a comic figure have been identified as Mimi Peri’s practice and strategy to effectively gain the attention and acceptance of their followers. While there are established assumptions of queer subjects as fun and funny, we also argue that the strategy to commodify their comical performance can be seen as a form of negotiation to the predominant gender norms on Instagram.

National existence in the cycle of R. Otarbayev’s stories "Gosters from China"

The object of the article is traditional and artistic Kazakh culture. The subject is the manifestation of the national tradition in the story "White Heavenly Butterflies" from the cycle "Hotels from China" by the modern Kazakh writer Rakhimzhan Otarbaev. The material for the article is the creative heritage of the writer. Much attention is paid to the folklore and Sufi traditions in the work, which are expressed both explicitly and implicitly. The research methodology is reduced to a holistic ontohermeneutical analysis aimed at highlighting the folklore, ethnographic paradigm of this story. Much attention is paid to the musical code in the story, since for the Kazakh culture music is the primary element from which the universe, the world tree, is born. The results of the study are to identify the cultural potential of the story of a modern Kazakh writer for further study of the national image of the world of Kazakhstan. The results of the work can also be used in teaching courses on the culture and literature of the peoples of Russia and the CIS countries, cultural studies, and philosophy.

Fotografer dan Dinamika Jurnalisme Positif perspektif Jurnalistik Islam: Studi Media Online Times Indonesia

Photography has an important role in the world of journalism. However, someone who works as a photographer doesn't just take pictures based on his imagination based on the photographer's own volition. This study aims to describe the role of photography and the dynamics of positive journalism in online media at www.timesindonesia.com. This research uses qualitative research with descriptive analysis, which describes phenomena and facts systematically and analytically. Is the role of photographers and the dynamics of positive journalism from the perspective of Islamic Journalism by having a case study in the online media Times Indonesia. The data collection method was based on the virtual ethnographic paradigm in cyber media (Nasrullah, 2014), especially online documentation from the work of photographer Senda Hardika Prasasti for the 2016-2017 period, while the results of the interviews were conducted on July 10, 2017. The analysis of this data used analytical techniques. The Miles and Huberman model; is in the form of data reduction analysis, data display, and conclusion verification. The results of the study indicate that the role of photographers in Timesindonesia has fulfilled the rules of positive and constructive photojournalism, including; (1) Appropriate/appropriate photo composition; (2) Contains journalistic elements (5W+1H); (3) Does not destroy the reality of events; and (4) Has more value than ordinary photos. The recommendations for all photographers in this study, among others; are (a) A photographer should always comply with the applicable journalistic photography ethics and journalistic photography publication ethics, and (b) Do not be easily bribed with material to produce and publish fake photos that can cause polemics in the community. The research also states that Islamic Journalism is a constructive solution to developing online mass media based on religious and humanitarian knowledge (humanism).

National axiology of A. M. Zhemchuzhnikov’s poetry

Each national image of the world has its own constants, codes. In the Russian space of culture, one of such cultural units is a tree that embodies the idea of a world axis. In this article, we turn to the poetic work of A. M. Zhemchuzhnikov, in whose poetics the tree code is endowed with intense semantics and special functions. We analyze in detail the cycle "Rural Impressions and Pictures ", which is literary material for ontohermeneutical analysis. The purpose of the article is to identify the national axiology, namely the tree code in Russian poetry. The object of the research is the national topic. The subject is the principles of the manifestation of the tree code in the works of the poet of the 19th century. The research methodology is reduced to a holistic onto-hermeneutic analysis aimed at highlighting the folklore, ethnographic paradigm of this poetry cycle. Much attention is paid to a path-road mythologeme. Parallels are drawn with the Russian fairy tale, which is characterized by an otherworldly paradigm, the search for “another kingdom”. The research results are to identify the cultural potential of the poetry cycle for the further study of the national topic, national existence and otherness, apophatics as a phenomenon of Russian culture associated with the phenomenon of death. The results of the work can also be used in teaching courses in Russian literature, cultural studies, philosophy.

АПОФАТИКА ТЕКСТА. СОН ТАТЬЯНЫ В РОМАНЕ А.С. ПУШКИНА «ЕВГЕНИЙ ОНЕГИН»: КУЛЬТУРОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ КОММЕНТАРИЙ

The object of the article is apophatics as a phenomenon of artistic culture. The subject is the national topic in A.S. Pushkin’s works. The material for the article is the novel “Eugene Onegin”. The fifth chapter of the novel, namely Tatyana’s dream, is in the center of the hermeneutic reconstruction. Much attention is paid to the Russian folklore tradition in the novel, which is expressed both explicitly and implicitly. The research methodology is reduced to a holistic ontohermeneutical analysis aimed at highlighting the folkloric, ethnographic paradigm of this literary text, which allows addressing the issues of the creative process itself ontologically, digging into the understanding of the phenomenon of Pushkin’s “magic crystal”. Much attention is paid to the dream as a borderline state, which is equated with death. Parallels are drawn with the Russian fairy tale and folkloric account. Tatyana has semiotic thinking, and this must be taken into account by a researcher analyzing the oneiric space of "Eugene Onegin". The research results are to identify the cultural potential of the work for further study of the national topic, national existence and otherness, apophatics as a phenomenon of Russian culture associated with the phenomenon of death. The research results can also be used in teaching courses on Russian literature of the 19th century, cultural studies, philosophy.

АПОФАТИКА КУЛЬТУРЫ В ПОЭМЕ Н.А. НЕКРАСОВА «КОМУ НА РУСИ ЖИТЬ ХОРОШО»: НАЦИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЫТИЕ И ИНОБЫТИЕ

The object of the article is apophatics as a cultural phenomenon. The subject is the national topic in the works by N. A. Nekrasov, this year they celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth. The material for the article is the poem “Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia?”. The ethoses of life and death are hermeneutically reconstructed in the work. Much attention is paid to the Russian folklore tradition in the poem, which was expressed both explicitly and implicitly. The research methodology is reduced to a holistic onto-hermeneutic analysis aimed at highlighting the folklore, ethnographic paradigm of this literary text. Much attention is paid to a path-road mythologeme. Parallels are drawn with the Russian fairy tale, which is characterized by an otherworldly paradigm, the search for “another kingdom”. The research results are to identify the cultural potential of the poem for the further study of the national topic, national existence and otherness,apophatics as a phenomenon of Russian culture associated with the phenomenon of death. The results of the work can also be used in teaching courses in Russian literature, cultural studies, philosophy.

РУССКИЙ ВЗГЛЯД НА КАЗАХСКИЙ ВОПРОС. БЫТ И БЫТИЕ В РАССКАЗЕ Р. ОТАРБАЕВА «БЕЛЫЕ НЕБЕСНЫЕ БАБОЧКИ»

The research object is the Kazakh national image of the world, namely the Kazakh people’s idea of the life and death. The research subject is the symbolic meaning of the story “White Celestial Butterflies” from the cycle “Gifts from China” by Rakhimzhan Otarbayev. The research material is the artistic legacy of the modern Kazakh writer. The ethos of life and death in the story are hermeneutically reconstructed. Much attention is paid to the folklore and Sufi traditions in the literary work, which were expressed both explicitly and implicitly. The research methodology is reduced to a holistic ontohermeneutic analysis aimed at highlighting the folklore, ethnographic paradigm of the literary text. Much attention is paid to the musical code in the story, since in Kazakh culture, music is the primary element from which the universe, the world tree emerges. Parallels are drawn with the Russian national space, in which one of the leading codes, national constants is also a tree embodying the functions of the world axis. The research results are in identifying the cultural potential of the story by the modern Kazakh writer for further research on the national topic of Kazakhstan. The results can also be used in training courses on the culture and literature of the peoples of Russia and the CIS countries, culturology, philosophy.

John Lofland's concept of analytical ethnography

The paper presents a historical and theoretical interpretation of the ethnographic paradigm in the social sciences, its specificity, general principles of application and main research directions. The sources of analytical ethnography, its founders and the period of formation as an independent approach in the structure of interpretive metaparadigm are briefly considered. An ethnographic perspective is defined as a systematic, integral understanding of social processes and the organization of the collective life in the context of everyday practices. The intellectual heritage of the analytical ethnography’s founder John Lofland is presented by characterizing the basic research principles that constitute the essence of his theoretical and methodological strategy: generic propositions; unfettered inquiry; deep familiarity; emergent analysis; true content; new content; developed treatment. An attempt is made to trace the further connections of Lofland's analytical approach with other areas of the ethnographic paradigm.

KOMUNIKASI TRANSENDENTAL MASYARAKAT ADAT BUTON DALAM MENGEKSPRESIKAN RASA SYUKUR PANEN RAYA TAHUNAN

The aims of study are to find out the historical relations of tutura Siotapina, the implementation process, the meaning behind it, the transcendental communication in it, and the potential of tourist destination. The subject is the traditional community of Wasuamba as the main.By using descriptive qualitative method and participatory observation data in the ethnographic paradigm of communication, the conclusions are obtained:The meanings of tutura Siotapina are the harmonization with God, others and nature. The core message is forest conservation with all its historical values.Transcendental communication is from the message of ancestral spirit, a message to continue in preserving the forest as the key to prosperity. Transcendental communication is a human consciousness as a real self (full of limitations), symbolic (cultural) and imaginary (imagination of the Almighty).

Perceptions of Libyan Physiotherapist on Job Satisfaction

Advancing the physiotherapy services in Libya are requiring to focus on many aspects. As employees, physiotherapists in Libya would provide a better service if they were more satisfied with their jobs. The aim of this study was to explore the job satisfaction of the physiotherapy profession in the Central Hospital of Tripoli (CHT) in Libya. This qualitative study is frame-worked within a focus ethnographic paradigm that was done by recruiting seven participants (4 males and 3 females). They were all Libyan physiotherapists who worked in CHT in Libya. Online semi-structured interviews were used as a means of data collection by applying a specific topic guide. Data analysis was performed by applying the framework analysis approach. The study has determined 6 main themes with 17 subthemes. These themes were: financial shortage, professional relationships, organisational, outcomes, passion towards the profession and safety and security. The study observed that the most unsatisfactory aspect of their work was the lack of autonomy from the hospital administration, while the participants felt that their job is challenging in a positive sense regarding their interaction with their patients. All participants were satisfied that all statements were valid and measured significant aspects of job satisfaction in physiotherapy

Socioeconomics of agrarian production: considering rural cooperatives in the archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean through the lens of 2nd millennium BCE Cyprus

ABSTRACTThis paper re-examines the archaeological and geographical criteria, as well as ethnographic paradigms used to write the history of the agrarian communities of the eastern Mediterranean. It combines anthropological research and archaeological evidence to examine the socio-economic dimensions of rural cooperatives, and subsequently attends to their formative role in increasingly complex agrarian economies. This paper argues for a middle ground between enduring top-down vs bottom-up perspectives to consider alternative views that highlight agency and entrepreneurship coexisting with cooperation and consensus in agrarian production. It subsequently discusses the contentious evidence for rural cooperatives by considering evidence for their presence within a more nuanced rural history, using the case of Cyprus in the 2nd millennium BCE.

Aprendizaje basado en proyectos en educación secundaria: el orientador como agente de cambio/Project-based learning in secondary education: the school counselor as change agent

RESUMEN El Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos (ABP) es una metodología activa que está adquiriendo una gran importancia a la hora de promover la implicación de toda la comunidad educativa, dar respuesta a las necesidades de su alumnado, y atender a las demandas sociales emergentes. En el presente estudio, se indaga en el papel desarrollado por el orientador como agente de cambio y asesor para el desarrollo de innovaciones educativas y metodologías activas en un instituto de educación secundaria (IES) en el que se aplica ABP. Entre otros aspectos, se analizan las funciones que desempeña el orientador a la hora de aplicar dicha metodología; qué conceptos manejan el orientador, los docentes y el alumnado sobre metodologías activas; los cambios provocados por el ABP en términos de coordinación, organización y relación entre personas; así como la relevancia y proyección de futuro de esta metodología en el currículo. Para ello, se lleva a cabo una investigación cualitativa basada en el paradigma fenomenológico o etnográfico, en el que se analizan las opiniones del orientador, director, docentes, y alumnos de este centro educativo. Para la recogida de información con los docentes y el orientador, se escogió la técnica de la entrevista semi-estructurada. A partir de los resultados obtenidos, se concluye que el orientador es un agente de cambio fundamental no solo por el asesoramiento y apoyo que ofrece al equipo directivo, sino también para toda la comunidad educativa en la que se involucra.ABSTRACT Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an active methodology that is becoming increasingly important in promoting the involvement of the entire educational community, responding to the needs of its students, and meeting emerging social demands. The present investigation analyzes the role of the school counselor as an agent of change and advisor for the development of educational innovations and active methodologies in a secondary school in which PBL is applied. In particular, they are analyzed the functions that the school counselor plays when applying this methodology; the information the counselor, teachers and students have about active methodologies; the changes caused by the ABP in terms of coordination, organization and relationship between people; as well as the relevance and future projection of this methodology in the curriculum. To this end, qualitative research is carried out based on the phenomenological or ethnographic paradigm, in which the opinions of the advisor, director, teachers and students are analysed. The semi-structured interview technique was chosen for the collection of information with the teachers and the counsellor. From the results obtained, it is concluded that the school counsellors are important agents of change not only because of the advice and support they offer to the management team, but also the entire educational community.

Rethinking Milton Singer’s semiotic anthropology: A reconnaissance

AbstractThe article discusses the possibility of using the cognitive tools of semiotics (theory of signs) for theoretical considerations of social structures from the anthropological perspective. In the literature on the subject, this approach is defined as semiotic anthropology, a term coined by Milton Singer. The article emphasizes the possibilities, untapped within Singer’s work, of further epistemological research within the scope of the “cultural theory of signs” and reduction of the paradigms of research on culture from philosophical and philological as well as anthropological and ethnographic paradigms to a semiotic paradigm, enabling the analysis of meanings of cultural messages (as broadly understood), from architecture and painting and even eating habits (e.g., cooking) to systems of values and literature. In this sense, semiotic anthropology represents the position of “mild holism” and becomes a tool supporting the exploration of culture.

Law and ethics: problematising the role of the foundation degree and paralegal education in English post-compulsory education

This article is based on research on a foundation degree programme in paralegal education in England. The content explores the pedagogical benefits of this academic programme with its work-related focus. The research has been completed with academic tutors and students who are associated with a foundation degree programme in paralegal education in the north of England. The researchers have adopted an ethnographic paradigm in their exploration of learning and teaching within this academic programme. The research is ‘field based’ as it is situated in a particular context and it has occurred over four years of investigation. The article advocates the development of a transformative learning ethos that is based on a sound philosophy of teaching and learning in order to support the development of understandings of ethics within a vocational foundation degree context. The originality of the article rests in the observation that paralegal education is ideally situated within a foundation degree structure due to its vocational emphasis and its philosophy of pedagogy. The combination of practical work experience on the foundation degree and a clear vision of pedagogy has led to the emergence of a vibrant curriculum within a post-compulsory educational context.

Responsabilidad social en universidades públicas autónomas: Esencia académica con visión transformadora

El artículo tiene como propósito analizar la responsabilidad social (RS) en universidades públicas autónomas desde el enfoque de la esencia académica y la misión transformadora que las universidades tienen con respecto a la sociedad en la cual interactúan. La investigación se desarrolló bajo un paradigma cualitativo etnográfico aplicado a las universidades de La Guajira en Colombia y La del Zulia en Venezuela. Las teorías dejan entrever que las universidades tienen en su esencia la formación de profesionales integrales competentes, puedan responder de forma creativa a distintas situaciones dando un valor agregado para las empresas donde van a trabajar. Sin embargo, no se refleja que este plasmada la responsabilidad social universitaria (RSU) como una manera de ser y de estar en la sociedad, que tiene incidencia en todos los ámbitos de la misión universitaria, la cual debe estar implícita y explícita en su accionar. Como conclusiones del estudio, se presentan tres propuestas requeridas para implementar la (RSU): Fortalecimiento de la responsabilidad social apoyando acciones sociales en universidades públicas autónomas; pasos para la implantación de un modelo socialmente responsable y acciones para visionar desde el pensamiento estratégico la universidad socialmente responsable.

Shifting Ethnographic Paradigms and Practices: Unleashing From Colonialism

This paper demonstrates realist ethnographic paradigms and practices of engaging an extended period of time to collect the information of distinctive socio-cultural structures or institutions of alien tribal or indigenous societies and describing their cultural ways of life patterns in positivistic manner detaching them from the research process. It argues that the interpretive or hermeneutic wave of ethnography deconstructs this Western hegemonic research tradition giving birth to the interpretation of socio-cultural world of the researched attaching meaning to what they say and do. It further argues that the emergence of critical reflexive ethnographic tradition is the dramatic shift that challenges the colonial ethnographic practices giving space to the self as reflexive research participant. It helps to contest the colonial assumptions of structured and objective visualization of the world and authoritative representation of the other. The ethnographic tradition is further shifting towards promoting epistemic pluralism under postmodern ideologies employing multiple logics and genres to represent the self and the other. Auto/ethnography that embodies the postmodern notions facilitates the researchers to release from the cage of colonialism serving to adopt multiple ways of knowing indigenously being self-reflexive participants in the research process.

Finding a Way Out of the Ethnographic Paradigm Jungle

In this paper, an attempt has been made to develop a hybrid ethnographic paradigm, taking the best points from the different approaches of ethnographic research. The pioneering proponents of ethnography differed in their conceptualization of the method, resulting in the development of three distinct schools of thought-holistic, semiotic and behavioristic. These three ethnographic paradigms have their respective benefits and shortcomings. Following any one of these approaches may lead to only partial comprehension of the phenomenon by the ethnographer. This study wished to address this issue by developing a best practice approach, which will have the virtues of all the three paradigms. It is hoped that this evolved paradigm will help in making the work of the ethnographer a lot more comprehensive and the experience much richer.