Journal of Community Positive Practices

The fine link between migration and domestic violence: a short glimpse of victims' perceptions and experiences

Vlad I. Roşca — 2024-03-31

This study is important in order to identify the fine link between migration and domestic violence. Through qualitative research, the study is based on three face-to-face semi-structured interviews, conducted via Zoom, between June 2021 and January 2022. The interviewed subjects are women, victims of domestic violence in their family of origin, aged between 22 and 37 years old, who migrated to Romania. The short fragments of their testimonies provide a unique perspective about victims' perceptions and experiences on the subject, revealing factors of domestic violence and the main risks and problems faced by migrant women who were abused in their family of origin. Secondary data analysis and specialized literature review are being pursued in order to create a comprehensive overview of the subject. The main two limitations consist in the lack of multiple perspectives offered by the specialized literature and analyses based exclusively on the link between migration and domestic violence, but also the limited number of interviews. The findings confirm the fact that women are more vulnerable to the risk of becoming victims of domestic violence, being abusive parenting practices, while migration becomes the right solution to escape the terror at home. The factors emerging from the study show that the excessive consumption of alcohol, financial problems and marginalization, often lead to domestic violence in the intimate family space.

Save the community from the flood hazard: the perspective of communities surrounding the lake

Harifuddin Harifuddin — 2024-03-31

The community has a strategy facing floods. This research aims to analyze (1) the community's mitigation, (2) the community's action during the flood, (3) the community's post-flood action, (4) the community's effort to avoid flood's effect. This research's approach is explanatory-sequential design. Data collection used questionnaires, in-depth interviews, observations, literature studies. Quantitative data analysis used descriptive statistics and qualitative data analysis used a 3-step technique. The results are (1) community mitigation: cleaning the lake and the river from waste, preparing the boat, preparing the empty land for the animal, and making higher the house. (2) community actions during flooding: picking up things to the place under the roof, building the higher place into the home, building the bamboo bridge, saving the vehicle in other families, saving the animal in the safety place (3) actions after flooding: cleaning mud post-flood, improving the broken part of the home, putting back things post-flood, broken the bamboo bridge. (4) efforts to avoid impact of flooding, having housing provided by the government and utilizing bridges. The conclusion that all community actions to deal with floods are collectivity for the community.

Evaluation of the socioeconomic impact of Covid-19 in Bangladesh: an analysis from a gender perspective

Anupom Sarker — 2024-03-31

The COVID-19 pandemic, since its emergence in late 2019, has exerted profound socioeconomic repercussions globally. This study explores the multifaceted socioeconomic impact of the pandemic on Bangladesh, with a specific focus on gender disparities. This study examines the gender-specific effects of COVID-19 on the economic well-being, healthcare access, and social roles of individuals in Bangladesh, using data from secondary sources. The findings of this study indicate that COVID-19 has exacerbated preexisting gender disparities in Bangladesh. Loss of income and employment opportunities caused disproportionate economic hardships for women, particularly those in low-income households. The pandemic disrupted women's access to healthcare services, raising concerns regarding their reproductive health. The study underscores how traditional gender roles were reinforced during the pandemic, with women bearing the brunt of increased caregiving responsibilities. It resulted in decreased participation of women in the formal labor force, potentially hindering their long-term economic empowerment. Policy recommendations are put forth to address these disparities, emphasizing the need for gender-responsive measures in pandemic recovery strategies. These include targeted economic relief programs, improved healthcare access, and initiatives to promote gender-equitable social norms. The research highlights the urgency of integrating a gender perspective into public health and economic policy to build a more resilient and inclusive society post-pandemic.

Ethical challenges and transformative potential: examining the impact of artificial intelligence on patient care, data security, and the healthcare workforce in Romania

Sebastian Fitzek — 2024-03-31

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare holds immense potential for transforming diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic approaches, particularly in addressing challenges faced by Romania's strained medical system. This study conducts an in-depth literature review to explore the opportunities and risks associated with implementing AI technologies in Romanian healthcare. Relevant research has evaluated the impact of AI on patient quality of life, highlighting both positive outcomes, such as improved disease management and personalized treatment, as well as potential concerns, including algorithmic bias, data privacy issues, and workforce displacement. This review underscores the need for a balanced approach that maximizes the benefits of AI while mitigating associated risks through robust governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and stakeholder collaboration. Ultimately, the responsible integration of AI could revolutionize healthcare delivery in Romania, enhancing access, efficiency, and overall patient well-being. However, a comprehensive assessment of socioeconomic and ethical implications

Understanding cultural and social influences on female entrepreneurship in Mandan village, China

Mingjing Qu — 2024-03-31

This qualitative study delves into the intricate interplay of cultural norms, social networks, and unique challenges impacting female entrepreneurship in Mandan Village, Yunnan Province, China. Amidst evolving economic realities and entrenched traditional values, this research aims to unravel how these factors shape women's entrepreneurial endeavors in a rural context. The study's objectives are threefold: (1) to explore the influence of cultural norms on female entrepreneurship, (2) to investigate the role of social networks in supporting or challenging female entrepreneur, and (3) to identify the unique challenges and opportunities faced by female entrepreneurs in Mandan Village. Employing semi-structured interviews, field observations, and analysis of government documents, the study captures diverse perspectives from 3 village committee members, 6 local residents, 3 NGO representatives, and 3 female entrepreneurs, totaling is 15 individuals. Results uncover that conventional social standards altogether impact ladies' choices to become entrepreneurs and the kinds of organizations they lay out. Social networks are found to assume an essential part, offering fluctuating levels of assistance and assets. Female entrepreneurs face difficulties like adjusting business and family obligations, restricted admittance to resources, and exploring the digital gap. These experiences add to a nuanced comprehension of the variables influencing rural female entrepreneurship, offering important ramifications for policymakers, educators, and local area leaders. This research enriches the academic discourse on gender, culture, and entrepreneurship and underscores the importance of considering local contexts in fostering female economic empowerment and entrepreneurial choices in rural settings.

Addressing the challenges of learner's persistence in a free basic education program in a developing country

Kim Hyoduk — 2024-03-31

The basic education in a developing country struggle with parental disinterest and resource limitations, hindering education access. Despite offering free tuition and food, the school has witnessed a worrisome increase in dropouts over the past five years. Hence, the study was conducted to examine the challenges of learner's persistence. Key informants consisting of the teachers, parents, and three former students formed part of the research participants. The findings showed that challenges to learner's persistence include family problems, financial difficulties, absence of a security guard, school location, lack of parental cooperation, and inadequate learning materials. Finally, the study recommended specific strategies to address these challenges. The implementation of these strategies can greatly contribute to improving the learner's persistence and their overall learning experience in a free basic education program.

Wetlands in Bihar: a comprehensive analysis of extent socio-economic significance, ecological benefits, and associated risks

Aviral Pandey — 2024-03-31

Bihar, situated in the eastern part of India, possesses a repository of 21,998 wetlands, covering an extensive area of 403,209 hectares. These wetlands, known for their ecological richness, have a crucial role in offering a wide range of ecological services. Their diverse functions, which include hydrological processes like recharging and discharging groundwater, controlling floods, and regulating water flow, highlight their importance. However, there has been a lack of comprehensive research on wetlands of Bihar, State. This paper provides a thorough analysis of Bihar's wetlands. It also explores the social and environmental benefits that they provide, highlighting their pivotal role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium and local economies of the region. Furthermore, this paper dissects the various threats faced by these wetlands, stemming from human activities and environmental changes. In addition to the ecological perspective, this study investigates the socio-economic conditions of communities living near these invaluable wetlands. It critically assesses their reliance on wetland resources and the consequences of wetland degradation on their well-being.