Community Management Research Articles

Development of Innovative Executive Programme: Imam Profesional

The Professional Imam Executive Program, the only academic program in Malaysia provides an opportunity for the community to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities for the duties of an imam, along with mosque and community management through a systematic lifelong learning process and becoming an excellent imam in guiding the Muslim community. Thus, Institut Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah (iSWAJ), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) has developed such a programme since 2016 together with the Department of Islamic Religious State of Johor (JAINJ) and has graduated almost 70 students starting the first intake in 2018. The structure of this new program is designed to meet the demands and needs of the Mosque Management Division, JAINJ and to meet the gaps in the Imam's needs. This programme has four modulars – Tawhidic Foundation, Revelation Sciences, and Mosque and Community Management, and concluded with a Community Project that has been developed. Each modular cover three modules by itself. Those who attain 80 marks (A grade) and above from all modules in each modular will receive a Sijil Kemahiran Agama(Religious Skill Certificate) from the Johor State Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ), the only special award certificate to students of Imam ProfesionalTM. This innovative executive program is recognized by Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAIJ) and can be credited to prior experience-based learning (APEL). It will continue to accept applicants nationally and internationally for future intake and certainly offer many benefits for itself and the community.

Place-Based Collaborative Action as a Means of Delivering Goods and Services in Rural Areas of Developed Economies

This paper challenges the simplified binary division of suppliers of goods and services into market or state categories and identifies the continued relevance of household, community, and third-sector provision in rural areas. We explain the emergence, survival, and development of place-based and collaborative action using a three-fold typology, reflecting differences in the motivations and rationales for providing goods and services in these ways. In a place-based context, some communities have acted collectively using collaborative agency. Many observers of rural community development have suggested that place-based communitarian action may be unable to break free from class-based controls, but this is contested by some compelling examples. Where supported by effective public policy, place-based communitarianism can offer an alternative mode of provision for a wide range of services. Using Scotland as an example, this paper explores the dynamics of interactions between community and policy actors in land acquisition and management, renewable energy, and social care.

Stakeholder Perspectives on the Role of Social Media in Urban Green Space, Land Management, and Resilience in Gilgit-Baltistan

The primary focus of this study is to explore stakeholders’ perspectives on how social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter influence land management practices and community engagement. Employing a qualitative methodology, this research delves into the complex interactions facilitated by social media, using thematic analysis to identify key themes related to communication, collaboration, empowerment, and awareness-raising among stakeholders such as local authorities, community members, environmental activists, and urban planners. The findings reveal that social media significantly enhances transparent communication channels, fosters collaboration among stakeholders, empowers local communities, and raises awareness about the importance of urban green spaces. However, challenges such as connectivity and literacy barriers persist, alongside opportunities for greater involvement and innovation. This study emphasizes the critical role of digital platforms in advancing sustainable land management practices, offering valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and community stakeholders. Future research should explore specific communication strategies, the impact of social influencers, and the integration of emerging technologies in urban planning. Ultimately, this research contributes to the understanding of how social media can support the development of environmentally friendly and resilient communities.

Advanced Community Management Systems (ACMS) for Gated Communities

Advanced Community Management Systems (ACMS) for Gated Communities

The Influence of Agrosilvopasture Implementation and MSME Incubation on SDGs with Financial Literacy Mediation in Rural Areas of Indonesia

This research explores the roles of Agrosilvopasture, MSME Incubation, and financial literacy in supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in rural Indonesia. Conducted from April to September 2023 in Pagar Alam City, the study involves the participation of indigenous communities and stakeholders associated with customary forest management, comprising 100 intentionally selected respondents. The Slovin formula was employed to determine the number of respondents in the sample, who were then selected using a purposive sampling technique from the community of customary forest managers in Mude Ayek Tebat Benawa. The research investigates the relationships among variables: Implementation of Agrosilvopasture (X1), MSME Incubation (X2), Financial Literacy (M), and SDGs (Y). Path coefficient analysis reveals that Agrosilvopasture has a significant negative influence on Financial Literacy but a positive impact on SDGs. The analytical tool utilized is Partial Least Squares-SmartPLS. MSME Incubation yields a favorable impact on both Financial Literacy and SDGs. Financial literacy, consequently, has a beneficial impact on the SDGs. Mediation testing validates that Financial Literacy serves as a mediator in the relationship between Agrosilvopasture and the examined outcomes. MSME Incubation, and SDGs. In conclusion, financial literacy, Agrosilvopasture implementation, and MSME Incubation are crucial for achieving SDGs in rural areas. These holistic approaches offer promising pathways to achieve various SDGs, and in enhancing the effectiveness of these strategies financial literacy plays a pivotal role.

Embracing Implementation Science to Enhance Fisheries and Aquatic Management and Conservation

The management and conservation of fisheries and aquatic resources are inherently applied activities. Therefore, when knowledge generated from research and monitoring, or knowledge that is held by practitioners and other actors (e.g., Indigenous elders, fishers), fails to inform those applied decisions, the persistent gap between knowledge and action is reinforced (i.e., the knowledge–action gap). In the healthcare realm, there has been immense growth in implementation science over the past decade or so with a goal of understanding and bridging the gap between knowledge and action and delivering on evidence‐based decision making. Yet, within fisheries and aquatic sciences, the concept of implementation science has not received the same level of attention. We posit, therefore, that there is an urgent need to embrace implementation science to enhance fisheries and aquatic management and conservation. In this paper, we seek to describe what implementation science is and what it has to offer to the fisheries and aquatic science and management communities. For our context, we define implementation science as the scientific study of processes and approaches to promote the systematic uptake of research and monitoring findings and other evidence‐based practices into routine practice and decision making to improve the effectiveness of fisheries management and aquatic conservation. We explore various frameworks for implementation science and consider them in the context of fisheries and aquatic science. Although there are barriers and challenges to putting implementation science into practice (e.g., lack of capacity for such work, lack of time to engage in reflection, lack of funding), there is also much in the way of opportunity and several examples of where such efforts are already underway. We conclude by highlighting the research needs related to implementation science in the fisheries and aquatic science realm that span methodological approaches, albeit a common theme is the need to involve practitioners (and other relevant actors) in the research. By introducing the concept and discipline of implementation science to the fisheries and aquatic science community, our hope is that we will inspire individuals and organizations to learn more about how implementation science can help deliver on the promise of evidence‐based management and decision making and narrow the gap between research and practice.

Environmental consequences and climate change linked ecotourism activities in remote and protected areas of South Africa

ABSTRACT The research focuses on the current and potential implications of ecotourism activities, and their environmental consequences for climate change and sustainability, in South Africa. By linking data and reports on the Musina Municipality's environmental biodiversity management, ecotourism administration, and local community subsistence issues in Limpopo Province are presented. The methods used include focus group discussions and field observations to examine the municipality's natural and tourism resource management and benchmarking ecotourism, conservation, and environmental degradation in terms of sustainability, sustainable tourism, and responsible tourism within the municipality. A detrimental association was uncovered between rural ecotourism-borne environmental consequences and exercises possessing potential climate change effects. When tourism activities adhere to the ideals of sustainable and responsible tourism, however, ecotourism management can result in sustainability achievements. In conclusion, the article argues environmental sustainability strategies can be achieved while permitting livelihoods.

Research on the Optimization Path of Student Community Management under the Concept of “Three Comprehensive Education

Research on the Optimization Path of Student Community Management under the Concept of “Three Comprehensive Education

Effects of multicollinearity and data granularity on regression models of stream temperature

Water temperature is a key factor influencing biota of stream ecosystems. Hence, it is important to comprehend the environmental drivers of stream temperature for robust prediction of conditions and effective management of stream communities. Linear regression models are commonly used for predictive purposes, but their predictive capacity and interpretability can be significantly affected by their complexity and the structure of input data. In some cases, researchers may be obligated to favor prediction power or interpretability while compromising the other. Therefore, insight into relationships between model fit, correlation among predictor variables (i.e., multicollinearity), and level of temporal aggregation of data (i.e., data granularity) may be helpful to reduce such trade-offs. In this paper, we investigated these relationships within a hierarchical set of multiple linear regression (MLR) models examining environmental factors influencing stream temperature dynamics. Our findings showed that as the number of predictor variables (i.e., model complexity) increased, the magnitude of multicollinearity in MLR models increased, but model fit also increased. The results also revealed that using data averaged over longer time frames (i.e., coarser data granularity) yielded high multicollinearity, as indexed by variance inflation factor values (VIF) for all model predictors. This led to higher variance in parameter estimates (i.e., parameter instability) and potential challenges in model interpretation as the sign of parameter estimates changed in many streams examined. Multicollinearity was not the only reason for these changes in the sign of parameter estimates as they were also observed in simple linear regression models across varying levels of data granularity. Based on our findings, we conclude that the selection of data granularity is an important consideration in multiple regression modeling, with profound implications for model interpretability.

Training on Processing Banana Peel Waste into Eco-enzyme and Eco-enzyme Soap to Implement Zero Waste in Kunjir Tourism Village

Eco-enzyme is one of the solutions for waste organic management to become a higher-value product. As a tourist village, Kunjir village is one of the banana producers, where it needs help with garbage or banana waste from plantations. This waste can damage beauty and pollute the environment. Therefore, this engagement in community activity in waste organic management from banana peels is necessary to implement zero waste and a healthy environment. We aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of the local community in waste management. Banana peels become eco-enzyme and soap that contains eco-enzyme products. The eco-enzyme information was delivered first and then followed by practice or simulation. Twenty-five respondents were dominated by household wives, with ages 31-40 years as much as 36%, 41-50 years 28%, 51-60 years 25%, and 21-30 years 12%. According to the measurement of the initial score, 48% of respondents have good knowledge, and 92% have improved after following the training. We conclude that 44% of the total score of respondents was improved. Through this training, it is hoped that we can improve banana waste processing and improve our skills in processing eco-enzyme organic waste into a liquid rich in benefits, especially as a cleaning agent. This activity is essential in initiating waste management and implementing a healthy environment. Furthermore, it can encourage self-resilience and the development of a tourist village.

Functioning and Management of Housing Communities: Selected Issues

Functioning and Management of Housing Communities: Selected Issues

Facilitating and hindering factors of community nurses' emergency and critical care treatment abilities: A qualitative study.

This study adopts a descriptive phenomenological approach to investigate the facilitators and barriers of community nurses' abilities in managing critical and emergency conditions. With the transition of healthcare systems to the community, the evolution of nursing practices, and the attention from policies and practices, community nurses play a crucial role in the management of critical and emergency conditions. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the factors that promote or hinder their capabilities in this area. To understand the facilitators and barriers of community nurses in managing critical and emergency conditions, exploring the fundamental reasons and driving forces influencing their treatment capabilities. This study utilized the destination sampling method between May 2023 and July 2023. It employed a descriptive phenomenological approach within qualitative research methodologies. Through objective sampling, 17 community nurses from 7 communities in Changning District, Shanghai, were selected as the study subjects. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather data, which were subsequently organized and analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step analysis method, leading to the extraction of final themes. The barrier factors identified from the interviews encompassed three topics: resource allocation, professional factors, and personal literacy. The facilitators comprised three themes: professionalism, management attention, and training and continuing education. We identified that the root causes of the barriers included the lack of practical treatment experience among community nurses, insufficient awareness of self-directed learning, and limited knowledge and technical proficiency. The professional quality of community nurses and management attention serve as motivation for them to enhance their treatment abilities. To enhance the capability of community nurses in treating acute and critical patients, it is recommended to bolster training specifically tailored to acute and critical care, raise awareness of first aid practices, and elevate knowledge and skill levels.

The Right to Manage Emergent Land on the Riverbank

Management rights over emergent land on the banks of the Batanghari River Watershed in Penyengat Rendah District, Jambi City have been practiced by the local community for generations without formal ownership as of this study. This article examines the legality of land tenure under Indonesian law and the rights to manage land emerging along the Batanghari riverbanks, aiming to advise the local government on the crucial need for legal recognition of these rights. Utilizing an empirical research method involving direct community engagement, the study finds that community management of this land is driven by longstanding residency and utilization, the scarcity of available land for agriculture in Jambi City supporting the local economy, high land prices, and historical reliance on riverbank land use. Despite continuous management, these activities lack permanent legal status as outlined in Article 16, Paragraph (1) of the Basic Agrarian Law.

Framework and Function of Integrated Water Resources Management in Support of Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development Goal 6 addresses water issues, and Target 6.5.1 sets a goal to implement integrated water resources management (IWRM) at all levels. The reporting system shows slow progress, which indicates that changes are needed. The assessments focus mainly on the function of IWRM as a framework of institutional arrangements and less on its function as a process for water resources management, with emphasis on practices like multi-objective planning and stakeholder participation. While IWRM has a rich body of knowledge and wide recognition among water management communities, it is still misunderstood and criticized by some stakeholders, even after 25 years of explanations. While its support base appears stable, indications of fatigue and waning interest in IWRM point to the need for fresh explanations and demonstrations. These can be facilitated by distinguishing the functionalities of IWRM as a framework and a process. SDG data focuses on its framework function, which generally tracks the status of environmental governance in countries. Case studies provide better indicators of its use as a process, but their narratives may not be persuasive. If educators adopt the framework and function model of IWRM advocated in the paper, the narratives can improve and facilitate greater acceptance. Advancement of IWRM implementation to support the Sustainable Development Goals requires continued support by the Global Water Partnership, which might be bolstered by cooperation with international water associations for standardization, accreditation, and credentialing. IWRM’s future implementation will also depend on its adoption among educators and on interdisciplinary approaches.

Effects of the Decommissioning of a Garbage Dump on Solid Waste Management and Gravimetric Study in a Rural Community in Baianópolis, Bahia

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the changes in solid waste management and to carry out a gravimetric study in the rural community of Tabua, in the municipality of Baianópolis-BA, following the decommissioning of a landfill site. Method: The methodology adopted for this research was divided into: a gravimetric study and the identification/analysis of irregular waste disposal points. The gravimetric study was carried out by quartering and separating the waste. The identification of irregular waste disposal points near the community was carried out over a distance of around 5 km on the BA430. Results and Discussion: The results showed that the community's per capita waste generation is 0.171 kg/inhabitant per day, with the gravimetric composition of the sample corresponding to: 34% glass, 28% organic, 22% reject, 11% plastic, 3% metal and 2% paper. The most representative specific weight was observed for organic waste, followed by glass and waste. Four irregular solid waste disposal points were found near the community of Tabua, developed and intensified after the sudden closure of the dump in 2022. Research Implications: This research has practical implications as it presents a diagnosis of poor waste management in a rural community, as well as proposing alternatives for more inclusive and comprehensive management. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by addressing the generation and disposal of solid waste in rural areas, an issue that has been little discussed in the academic sphere and which is generating growing concern for the rural environment and for guaranteeing the health of the rural population.

Study of Community Knowledge on the Impact of Waste Burning on Air Pollution in Cikopomayak Village, Bogor Regency

Irregular waste management in Indonesia occurs because most of the waste generated does not undergo a good management process, resulting in environmental problems or problems. This happens in Cikopomayak Village, where the community in processing waste uses the burning method with the aim of reducing the amount of waste that causes air pollution. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of the level of knowledge and behavior of the community in waste management. The method used in the research is a descriptive qualitative method. By using data collection techniques in the form of survey techniques, observation, documentation and data analysis. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire. The research location was conducted in Cikopomayak Village, Jasinga District, Bogor Regency, the research was conducted in April 2024. Where the number of samples in this study were 78 respondents. The results of the study showed that the knowledge of the Cikopomayak Village community fell into the poor category, which was 54% higher than the community who had a good level of knowledge, which was 46%. And the Cikopomayak Village community also has poor waste management behavior, which is 63% much higher than the community who has good waste management behavior, which is 38%. Poor knowledge and behavior are influenced by the low level of community concern and understanding of the environment.

Application of system dynamics to evaluate reduction targets for the entry of solid waste into a landfill site

The waste produced around the world increases daily due to population increase and the fact that life expectancy is longer. Waste production is higher in urban environments; therefore, managing Urban Solid Waste must be more rigorous to avoid environmental problems and health effects. For this reason, standards are created to properly manage landfills so that each life cycle stage is managed responsibly. However, a solid commitment from the community and more management regulations from the government are needed to be focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling materials as much as possible. This commitment needs to be reinforced to the extent that regulatory policies are created at the household level as much as education and awareness programs are implemented. This study presents a method to evaluate how imposing waste management goals before they reach landfills can increase the lifetime of landfills and, consequently the suitableness of a treatment plant implementation.

The Uniqueness of Megapodius reinwardt and the Wisdom of the Local Community as Tourism Attraction and Conservation at Moyo Island

The distribution, graduation and conservation of Megapodius reinwardt based on the ecological knowledge of local residents to support ecotourism on moyo island, has been carried out. The objectives are: 1) to obtain an accurate picture of the distribution of the population and its behavior, 2) knowledge of the ecology of the local population, 3) perception and behavior of the local population, 4) to increase the population, and 5) to carry out conservation to prevent its extinction in the Moyo Island. This research consists of two stages of activities, namely first, mapping population distribution, nest analysis, diseases, pathogens, interviews and discussions with local community about their perception and knowledge about M. reinwardt, document study about tourist visits; second, building awareness and participation of local community to support M. reinwardt conservation activities, formulating its conservation design and identifying potential nests as tourist attractions. The perception of the local residents of Moyo Island towards the existence of M. reinwardt is useful in supporting the fulfillment of their life needs directly or indirectly. Locals believe that by keeping M. reinwardt, his life needs can be met. In addition, the locals of Moyo Island think that laboring the bird at the time of laying eggs will be "Mali" or bring bad luck to hunters. The attitude of the local residents of Moyo Island towards the preservation of M. reinwardt is mostly 85% of residents agree with the preservation of M. reinwardt on Moyo Island, 10% are still hesitant and 5% disagree. The efforts to manage M. reinwardt as one of the tourist attractions, must involve and be able to accommodate the needs of local residents, tourists, tourism entrepreneurs and the government. For the success of the bird conservation efforts, six things must be considered, namely: 1) an agreement on the recognition of the minimum rights of group members; 2) the clarity of the boundaries of the scope of control of each active management community group; 3) the suitability between the cost of nest management and the benefits obtained; 4) conflict resolution mechanisms; 5) firmness in the application of sanctions and 6) willingness to receive knowledge/information and technology on the conservation and management of M. reinwardt from outside the moyo island area.

Active Engagement in Retirement: Factors That Influence the Participation of Older People in Community Volunteering

Although older adults participating in volunteering promotes “active ageing” and reduces social service burden, not many retied people in China participate in volunteering. Utilizing data from semi-structured interviews with 15 retired individuals in Beijing, this research explores the factors influencing their involvement in community volunteer services. Informed by resource theory and social ecological system theory, a hybrid three-level social ecological systems model is developed following thematic analysis. At the micro-level, foundational factors for volunteering are their human capital, including good health status, ample free time, and satisfaction with pensions. At the meso-level, social capital from family and peers provides essential information and support, while a cohesive community environment fostered through community and volunteer management enhances the willingness to volunteer. At the macro-level, CPC ideologies and governmental policies nurture a culture of volunteerism that facilitates community involvement. The study also investigates interactions across these levels: the microsystem and mesosystem mutually enhance human and social capital, whereas the macrosystem and mesosystem reflect the reciprocal influence of cultural on social capital. Recommendations are offered to increase retired people’s participation in community volunteering, emphasizing community management and governmental policy adjustments.

Virtual Reciprocal Garden Assessment of Germination Syndromes for Elymus elymoides ssp. brevifolius and Elymus multisetus

Bottlebrush squirreltail (Elymus elymoides) and big squirreltail (Elymus multisetus) are high-priority species for restoration of millions of hectares of rangeland in the western United States that have been degraded by accelerated wildfire and introduced annual grasses. Previous research has compared potential germination and seedling performance of these species in a common environment and noted significant genetic differentiation in characteristics that are associated with their environments of origin. In this experiment, we used wet-thermal germination models and long-term simulations of seedbed microclimate to conduct a virtual reciprocal-garden analysis of the potential germination response of these species. We confirmed significant species differentiation in germination rate that appears to confer site-specific advantages for initial seedling establishment in their respective habitats of origin. Our results specifically highlight the relative importance of late-fall seeding for the more rapidly germinating E. multisetus in order to avoid early-fall germination and post-germination seedling mortality from freezing conditions in the winter. In contrast, the slower-germinating E. elymoides ssp. brevifolius A is less likely to germinate in the fall and likely avoids inherently harsher winter temperatures in the seedbed. Virtual simulations of this type might lead to identification of complex-trait genetic markers that are associated with intraspecific and interspecific adaptations to specific environments. Identification of these traits could also inform management of plant communities that are under threat from invasive weeds and climate change.