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The Perception of Religious Institutions on the Freedom of Expression and the Broadcasting Proclamation
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
1-17
Received:
19 December 2014
Accepted:
4 January 2015
Published:
19 January 2015
Abstract: This study investigated the perception of religious organizations on the freedom of expression - Article 29 (2) and the broadcasting proclamation No. 533 Article 23/2007 in focus. The researcher employed qualitative methodology with individual in-depth interviews and focus group discussions as data gathering tools. The theoretical framework employed was political economy theory of mass communication. Despite the fact that the Freedom of the Press has been granted as per Article 29 sub article 2 of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Broadcasting Authority has not allowed religious institutions to own broadcast stations for religious purposes. This research is designed to address the issue of this phenomenon, that is, the religious institutions have not been able to secure the permission to broadcast as per the provisions of the Constitution. Two core points raised on the perception of religious organizations on freedom of expression Article 29 sub article 2 and the broadcasting proclamation No. 533 Article 23/2007. The side of the religious leaders argued that they didn’t observe the two articles as adversaries, “though the proclamation seems contradictory to that of the constitutional right given, religion is Parisian and if it is allowed there may be accusing one to the other. Thus, since it is done for the safety of the nation and for the peaceful coexistence of the general public, they didn’t oppose the restriction that is similar to the government reasons. While, with significant exceptions of the practitioners in the religious institutions on the other hand; argued that the main objective of religion is to promote positive values to the society, why it is considered as a threat. And they oppose on the blanket prohibition as it is a barrier for the right to the freedom of religious broadcasting.
Abstract: This study investigated the perception of religious organizations on the freedom of expression - Article 29 (2) and the broadcasting proclamation No. 533 Article 23/2007 in focus. The researcher employed qualitative methodology with individual in-depth interviews and focus group discussions as data gathering tools. The theoretical framework employe...
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Selecting-Dismantling-Assembling (Javanese Culture Artifact Values in Modern Lifestyle)
Susy Budi Astuti,
Muhammad Faqih,
Arina Hayati
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
18-26
Received:
26 December 2014
Accepted:
8 January 2015
Published:
20 January 2015
Abstract: The traditional Javanese house owns reassembling wooden structure, which is done by dismantling and reestablishing it. It suits the philosophy of the Javanese family structure that a married child should settle in a new house. By detaching a part of the parents’ house and reassembling it in a new location and be used by the child. This value of strong family bonding is presented in the traditional Javanese wooden house design. To bring out the Javanese house into the modern day lifestyle society, De Desa villa uses the Javanese building concept however with modern functionality. De Desa villa is chosen as a study case for having typical characteristics. Identification the background of its emergence is associated with the owner’s background. Which is done by interviews. Photo documentation and field observation are done to obtain physical data. The analysis is done by linking theory, physical data and interviews. The set up process of Javanese traditional house: selecting – dismantling – assembling are the main activities in realizing traditional artifact. Values and meanings are constantly present in each step of the process. Its function as a villa is expected to be appealing to the modern day lifestyle society. As explained by Rapopport (1998) that tradition does not insist to be fully accepted nor rejected. Appreciating traditional artifact does not oblique to accept the social system that it carries. It is also not necessary to reject to its value system.
Abstract: The traditional Javanese house owns reassembling wooden structure, which is done by dismantling and reestablishing it. It suits the philosophy of the Javanese family structure that a married child should settle in a new house. By detaching a part of the parents’ house and reassembling it in a new location and be used by the child. This value of str...
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The Acropolis in the Age of Pericles: The Citizen’s Home and the Empire’s Capital
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
27-31
Received:
11 December 2014
Accepted:
8 January 2015
Published:
26 January 2015
Abstract: The Athens Acropolis is the public space for Athens democracy and the center of Athenian Empire. Her main buildings were built in the age of Pericles. Built as a gods’ living place, acropolis also bore the strong sense of history and humanism, which expressed the Athens’ citizens’ joy and empire’s inclusiveness. The acropolis was built by the citizens, while the building fund came from empire’s alliance. The acropolis took the multiple public functions: sacrifice, keeping the archives, treasury and public moralization.
Abstract: The Athens Acropolis is the public space for Athens democracy and the center of Athenian Empire. Her main buildings were built in the age of Pericles. Built as a gods’ living place, acropolis also bore the strong sense of history and humanism, which expressed the Athens’ citizens’ joy and empire’s inclusiveness. The acropolis was built by the citiz...
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Night Market: A Platform for Creating New Entrepreneurs
Othman Chin,
Mohd Zainal Munshid Bin Harun
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
32-36
Received:
30 December 2014
Accepted:
16 January 2015
Published:
30 January 2015
Abstract: This paper will discuss an opportunities to venture into night market business especially to the beginner or young entrepreneur. Despite of been quoted by many scholars, among the barriers to enter into new business is capital or investment constraint. The night market or `pasar malam’ was an option to change perception of requirement sufficient capital investment, time and location of business, thus enabling a significant segment of Malaysian society, especially those in the lower income group and youngsters, to involve in business. The night market will expose to the tough environment of business and consequently gain them invaluable experience in running a business. This exploratory study will describe the prospect of the night markets in business environment and also the main intention of the researcher to highlight the profitability (in terms of sales) of the night market activities.
Abstract: This paper will discuss an opportunities to venture into night market business especially to the beginner or young entrepreneur. Despite of been quoted by many scholars, among the barriers to enter into new business is capital or investment constraint. The night market or `pasar malam’ was an option to change perception of requirement sufficient ca...
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Setting Transformation and the Meaning of Residence in Sentani’s Tribe Tradition
Deasy Widyastomo,
M. Faqih,
Arina H.
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
37-46
Received:
2 January 2015
Accepted:
13 January 2015
Published:
3 February 2015
Abstract: Architecture in Indonesia acquires various forms and technology tradition which reflects a variety of cultures and the richness of history inheritance. One of conventional architecture is traditional residence. Every culture in Indonesia has its own characteristic and it is uniquely established based the identity of each tribe in Indonesia. An anthropologist, Roxana Waterson (1991), said that the various traditional residences, generally in South east Asia and especially in Indonesia, obtained the identity and the uniqueness of Indonesian culture. Moreover, they are connected with the same philosophy. They have various forms and affluent of traditional architecture. According to Rapoport (1969), traditional architecture was a masterpiece which always attempted to adapt with its upbringing and tradition based on the belief within. Rapoport also added that the residentials and houses were established domain of communication and the characteristic of cultural expression. Thus, the community could articulate their culture background, religion, social structure and social connection among the people. This study was aimed to find the transformation in meaning on traditional residence of Sentani tribe in Danau Sentani. The research was qualitative study by interpreting and representing current or continuing situation. Moreover, this research focused on case study on residential by Sentani lake, especially the residence of the chief of New Doyo tribe. The findings of this study were the remaining and the transformation purpose of traditional residence. The Qualitative methods were used to find the meaning and search for the settings-changed of the room, ornaments, and the structure of the house in a traditional home Sentani tribe in Papua province, Indonesian. The traditional residence still maintained the room setting and symbolic culture inside which furnished the family meaning and aspect and the community tradition. Furthermore, based on the community system, there was fixed-feature element of separate room between man and woman. Then, there were semi-fixed-feature element and transformation aspect in the interior and the material construction for the house. For the transformation of interior, there were few different settings in the residence applied, such as: particular room for boys and the entrance that was adjoined man’s and woman’s room. This adaptation confirmed gender issue on how the man respected the woman in Sentani’s tribe tradition.
Abstract: Architecture in Indonesia acquires various forms and technology tradition which reflects a variety of cultures and the richness of history inheritance. One of conventional architecture is traditional residence. Every culture in Indonesia has its own characteristic and it is uniquely established based the identity of each tribe in Indonesia. An anth...
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Human Factors and Child’s Safety: A Review of Charitable Children’s Institutions in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
John Okello Weda,
Anne Wambui Mwangi
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
47-56
Received:
26 January 2015
Accepted:
30 January 2015
Published:
6 February 2015
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence human factors of Charitable Children’s Institutions on child safety in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya. The objectives of this study were, to examine the extent to which staff competency and staff commitment in a charitable children’s institution influence their safety, to assess how staff competencies in charitable children’s institutions influence child safety. This study was conducted through descriptive survey design methodology. It employed stratified sampling, simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The main tools for collecting data included questionnaires, and interview schedule. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and findings presented in tables. Key findings of the study indicate that Charitable Children’s Institutions in Kisumu Municipality are able to provide the children with meals at least three times a day though some lack health and nutrition programs. Most have not fully embraced children’s rights specifically on the right of participation. Their children have diminished opportunities for their psychosocial needs to be met and are not prepared to cope with disasters like fire. The majority of the children were happy with the services they receive from the staff who were widely experienced in their work. However professional staff in all areas of service is missing in these institutions. Some institutional policy statements that were meant to protect the wellbeing of the children were taken for granted by staff and management. Psychosocial needs of the children should be addressed by providing opportunities for quality interaction among the children and with professional children workers. Disaster preparedness plan that include practical drills with the children must be in place. Staffs must be adequate, competent and experienced.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence human factors of Charitable Children’s Institutions on child safety in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya. The objectives of this study were, to examine the extent to which staff competency and staff commitment in a charitable children’s institution influence their safety, to assess how staff compe...
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