Enhancing economic development through economic empowerment: Challenges for women

Status of women around the world varies among parts of the world.Some developing countries like Africa, the status of women is low compared to the developed countries.There is an urgent need to give attention to the needs and problems of women to enable them to enjoy and exercise their rights and opportunities; thus, women can be part of a group contributing to national development. Generally, women and economy often are separated as two different identities in enhancing the sustainable economy.The facts that the number of women working in the industries is less than the number of men are no longer false.Therefore, the paper aims to discuss women empowerment specifically in regard to economic empowerment. Three elements, namely microfinance, education and legal aid that contribute towards economic empowerment for women also will be argued in the paper.The challenges women faced towards achieving economic empowerment also will be discussed

Kualitas Pelayanan, Harga, dan Keputusan Pembelian Go-Food di Kota Palembang

This study aims to find out the effect of service quality and price on GoFood purchase decisions on general users of GoJek app services in Palembang City. GoFood applications are currently in high demand by many consumers or the public. This is because lifestyle changes are all practical, flexible, and more efficient. This study discusses the Palembang city community in the use of GoFood application services that are seen as quality of service (X1) and price (X2) against purchase decisions (Y), with the spread of questionnaires of as many as 100 respondents. The results will be collected is then analyzed using multiple regression analysis techniques that have been tested for validity and reliability. The results of this study show that, there is a positive and partial significance between the quality of service variable by purchase decision, and the price variable by purchase decision, There is a positive and significant simultaneous effect of service quality and price on GoFood purchase decisions in Palembang. This means that the people of Palembang will increase the purchase of food and drinks through GoFood application services

Development of Bulk Packaging and Storage of Shallot (Allium Ascalonium) Puree

The present trend where modern housewives have limited time in preparing food and also the food industry and services need ingredients in convenience form in order to cut down extensive labour, has led to the increase of ready to use food ingredient . With this in mind, ready to use shallots (Allium ascalonium) is able to satisfy the needs of retail and institutional consumers. Studies on physico-chemical changes, microbiological test and sensory evaluation for development of processing treatments of shallot puree using mild heat and acidification were carried out. The L value (L*) and hue angle (Hab) of shallot puree increased significantly (p<0.05) during 8 weeks storage at 5±1°C (85-95% RH), whilst, the chroma value (C*) decreased significantly (p<0.05). Total plate count (TPC) slowly increased during storage period in all samples. The yeast and mould count increased in both acidified and control samples, whilst, the increment of coliforms was only detected in control sample. However, the mean scores on colour, odour and overall acceptability decreased significantly (p<0.05) during storage period for all samples. Total soluble solid (TSS) and pH value slowly decreased during storage period. Sample that was acidified + heated could be kept for 8 weeks at 5±1°C (85-95% RH) followed by 7 weeks for acidified sample. The shelf life of less than 2 weeks was obtained for both heated and control samples. The optimal conditions of modified atmosphere storage were investigated, in order to provide a basis for the development of modified atmosphere packs for shallot puree. Qualities of shallot puree were tested at different atmospheric condition (with or without S, 10, 15 and 20% CO₂) and temperatures (5, 15 and 25) ±1°C by using Ony/LLDPE and PET/PE/A1/PE as packaging materials. The carbon dioxide content in shallot puree packed with Ony/LLDPE decreased significantly (p<0.05) for all treatments during 12 weeks of storage, whilst the oxygen content increased significantly (p<0.05). The L value (L*) and hue angle (Hat,) showed significant (p<0.05) increased in all samples: However, the chroma value (C*) and organoleptic evaluation decreased significantly (p<0.05) throughout the storage period. TPC and Lactobacillus spp. count increased slowly during storage period in all samples. However, the population of coliform, yeast and mould count and Pseudomonas spp. count were undetected in all samples. The pH value and TSS decreased significantly (p<0.05) in shallot puree packed with different carbon dioxide contents and packaging materials during storage period. Shallot puree packed in Ony/LLDPE with 10% carbon dioxide was found to be the best treatment for extending the storage life up to 12 weeks at 5±1°C (85-95% RH). The quality changes of shallot puree stored at 10 % C02 and packed in OnylLLDPE was studied in bulk form through out storage. There was a significant (p<0.05) increase in the L value (L *) and hue angle (Bab) but not in chroma value (C*) (p<0.05) for both treatments. There is a highly significant decrease (p<0.05) in sugar (fiuctose, glucose and sucrose) content of shallot puree throughout storage, whilst, total sugar showed no significant (p>0.05) difference between treatments during storage. Volatile oil of shallot puree contained sulphur group as major compounds. TPC and Lactobacillus spp. count gradually increased until the end of storage period

PENGEMBANGAN PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH KOTORAN SAPI DI DESA PUYOH KECAMATAN DAWE KUDUS

Abstrak Kegiatan penyuluhan dan kampaye penggunaan energi alternatif dilaksanakan pada tanggal 18 Januari tahun 2022 di Rumah perangkat desa Puyoh (Ka.Urkersa) dihadiri 41 orang. Metode yang digunkan adalah penyuluhan dan kampaye Bio Energi Perdesaan (BEP), yaitu suatu upaya pemenuhan engergi secara swadaya (selfproduction). Hasil dari kegiatan adalah adanya perubahan 1) Sikap adalah peserta menerima (memperhatikan), meliputi kepekaan terhadap kondisi bahwa pengelolaan kotoran sapi masih bisa dikembangkang selain sebagai kompos, terjadi perubahan kesadaran untuk membuat reaktor, memperhatikan secara detail materi, mengarahkan perhatian kepada pemateri, merespon, meliputi menyampaikan pertanyaan. secara diam-diam menghitung kebutuhan untuk praktik, bersedia menjawab pertanyaan dan saling bertanya antar peserta, merasa puas dalam merespon, menghargai, meliputi menerima suatu nilai manfaat dari bioenergi, terbentuk komitmen terhadap untuk memanfaatkan energi alternatif antar anggota yang dimotori ketua Kelompok ternak. 2) Pengetahuan peserta bertambah dibuktikan dengan semua pertanyaan dari pemateri dapat dijawab seluruhnya, bila dibanding sebelum diberikan penyuluhan yang hanya bisa terjawab satu dari 5 pertanyaan

Community social capital in Malaysia: A pilot study

Social capital is a vital concept in identifying resources in the social network, which has the capability to be used to improve life quality and to facilitate the society development process. It emerges in the form of individual asset and needs to be analyzed through collective lifestyle or a community. An initial process has been explored to identify social capital components. The outcome is translated into an instrument comprising of six social capital components based on survey items and past studies namely participation in community activities, proactivity in the social context, neighborhood connections, multi-racial tolerance, a sense of trust and protection, and life values. A pilot study involving 41 respondents was carried out in several neighboring areas in the northern part of Malaysia. The study results show that all six components have a high internal reliability value. These components of social capital are categorized into three levels namely low, moderate and high. The findings demonstrate that the majority of the four components are at the high level. They are participation in community activities, neighborhood connections, multi-racial tolerance, and, a sense of trust and protection whereas majority of the respondents for the components of proactivity in the social context and life values is at the moderate level

Socio-Cultural Gender Norms and Economic Barriers in The Context of Rural High School Girls’ Dropout in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study

While attending high schools, in Bangladesh, rural school girls face the pressure of socio-cultural gender norms and the barriers of economic deprivation. This paper aims to analyze the multifaceted connection between gender norms and economic deprivation of families in rural Bangladesh; and how the dynamics of the connection affect high school girls’ opportunities of further education. The paper identifies the major factors that lead girls to drop out of school. In-depth qualitative interview sessions were conducted with 5 rural high school dropout girls. The analysis incorporates both thematic and narrative analyses. The study finds that gender norms, socioeconomic realities, deprivation and poverty work as barriers; and affect girl’s future education by restricting girl’s opportunities and social mobility with the support of discriminatory gender norms and practices. Parents compromise on girls’ education by giving gender norms a priority. Instead of encouraging girls’ future education parents tend to ensure their daughter’s future in an early marriage. Among the financially challenged families, girls’ domestic duties are prioritized over their aspiration of getting education. Most parents are concerned about the sexual security/chastity of their girls, which also force girls to drop out of high schools. Few parents/guardians who encourage and support girls’ education usually take the initiative to bring changes by resisting social norms that obstruct and limit girls’ opportunities. The paper concludes that in the context of persistent socio-cultural gender norms, resistance against regressive gender ideologies and social norms are needed to bring positive changes in gender socialization

Two conceptions of social capital in Malaysia

This paper discusses two conceptions of social capital in Malaysian society.The discussion is based on the findings of two separate studies on social capital in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. The first study employed a qualitative approach focusing on two religious communities in the Kuala Muda District.The second study utilised a survey method and had produced a localized instrument for measuring social capital. The findings from both studies illuminate some of the types of social capital that can be associated with the Malaysian social fabric.In the first instance social capital can be conceived as emerging from religious communal setting and comprises three (3) different yet interrelated social realms.These types of social capital can further be differentiated based on levels of social organization – the micro-level and macro-level.The second conception of localized social capital suggests that it can be measured based on six (6) areas of communal relations that can typically be found in Malaysian society.It portrays the importance of considering indigenous social setting in formulating localized conception of social capital. This paper concludes with a discussion on the implications that these findings have on social capital research in Malaysia particularly on how they can be utilised to investigate indigenous conceptions of social capital

Dasar Wanita Negara: Daripada Polisi kepada Pelaksanaan

The National Policy on Women is formulated to syncronize programmes and activities pertaining to the intergration of women in national developments. Implementation of such policy requires wholistic involvement from all stakeholders in order to perform to their respective roles effciently. The deeds are essential to ensure the objectives for women’s intergration in all sectors of national development as well as for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in Malaysia are achievable. Accordingly, a number of measures had been taken as well as on-going executions in conjunction with the strategies and approaches stated in The National Policy on Women (1989 and 2009) and also The Plan of Action for the Advancement of Women (1997 and 2009). This concept paper aims to discuss the women’s empowerment programmers and activities in particular to enhance awareness on the women’s rights as well as upgrading their knowledge and capabilities in economic activities through training along with financial supports programmed. Stakeholders such as the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Department of Women’s Development, Department of Social Welfare, and non-governmental organizations play major roles in implementing these programmed

Jurang digital: Pembentukan model sebagai penyelesaian alternatif

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti gelagat pencarian maklumat, amalan mendapatkan maklumat, penerimaan teknologi dan kesan penggunaan Internet, mengkaji sama ada terdapat perbezaan dari segi gelagat pencarian maklumat, amalan mendapatkan maklumat, penerimaan teknologi dan kesan penggunaan Internet, meneliti sama ada terdapat hubungan dari segi gelagat pencarian maklumat, amalan mendapatkan maklumat, penerimaan teknologi dan kesan penggunaan Internet, mengenalpasti adakah gelagat pencarian maklumat, amalan mendapatkan maklumat dan penerimaan teknologi menjadi faktor peramal kepada kesan penggunaan Internet dan membentuk model bagi meramalkan kesan penggunaan Internet. Kaedah yang digunakan dalam kajian ini ialah kaedah kuantitatif iaitu tinjauan.Data dikumpulkan melalui pengedaran soalselidik.Responden yang terlibat dalam kajian ini ialah peserta-peserta di Medan Infodesa (MID) dan Pusat Jalur Lebar Komuniti (PJK) dan kakitangan Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM).Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif, Ujian t, Korelasi, ANOVA Sehala, analisis Regresi Pelbagai, Analisis Faktor dan Analisis Persamaan Struktural.Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap pendidikan adalah merupakan faktor yang membezakan gelagat pencarian maklumat, amalan mendapatkan maklumat, penerimaan teknologi dan kesan penggunaan Internet bagi kedua-dua kategori responden. Analisis juga menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan di antara gelagat pencarian maklumat, amalan mendapatkan maklumat, penerimaan teknologi dengan kesan penggunaan Internet Cadangan kajian akan datang turut dikemukakan