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"Wie heilig sind Wald und Wasser? Die Rolle von Landschaftskonzepten im Disput um Tourismusentwicklung in einem Naturschutzgebiet in Nordbali, Indonesien" / "How Sacred are Forests and Lakes? The impact of landscape concepts in the dispute concerning tourism development in a nature recreation area in Northern Bali, Indonesia"Strauß, Sophie Henriette 21 January 2020 (has links)
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A Case Study of Veteran and Civilian Student Academic Performance at the University of Central FloridaDiehl, Floyd C, Jr 01 January 2018 (has links)
This study seeks to provide a brief overview of academic standards and performance of veterans of the United States military and civilians who attend the University of Central Florida. Whether a student is a veteran or a civilian, he or she must learn how to adapt to the requirements of an academic community in order to be successful in that environment. It may be difficult for some. In able for society to discern the importance of the academic performance of both veterans and civilians alike, research is vital. There are various assumptions about veterans. For example, it can be assumed vets do not know how to adapt after leaving the military. It is important to demonstrate that most military veterans are very good at adapting and overcoming stressful situations. Time is evident for adaptability for some. As veterans re-enter society, most make clear and decisive decisions as to the life they desire to have. The modus operandi of veterans is intrinsic as it pertains to an academic setting. This research compares the academic success of both veterans and civilians at the University of Central Florida to begin this conversation. While there has been some research conducted on this topic, there seem to be various ecological fallacies pertaining to conclusions of the research that has been conducted. Academic performance needs to be researched further as well as the effects of standards regarding the performance of veterans and civilians in an academic setting.
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Tipping the scales of power: Analysing hybrid security governance in Cape TownSvenhard, Lisa January 2022 (has links)
When police and state services fail to provide security, other actors often take on the role of making their communities safer. By exploring the different constellations of actors providing security, this thesis seeks to understand the variation of urban violence on a local level. This topic is particularly relevant as violence has been found to vary across and within cities. To deepen our knowledge of these variations, I ask: how do different forms of hybrid security governance influence levels of urban collective violence? I propose a novel theoretical framework and argue that power balances within a hybrid security arrangement should decrease levels of violence. A qualitative comparative case study is conducted to test the theory on three communities in Cape Town, South Africa. Data collection consisted of in-depth interviews and was carried out over the course of three months in 2022. The main finding is that balanced forms of hybrid security governance appear to have an impact on some forms of collective violence, especially violence types occurring within communities. More research is needed to fully understand and assess these dynamics.
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The management of knowledge : a model for the African RenaissanceVelthuizen, Andreas Gerhardus 06 1900 (has links)
The study goes beyond knowledge existing in the literature study of the philosophy and
theory of knowledge, knowledge management, African knowledge and the management of
knowledge by African institutions, including the peace and security architecture of Africa, to
reveal a coherent conceptual framework and themes to guide the field research. During the
field studies of specific cases in the Great Lakes region of Africa, principles and practices
emerged that formed a framework for a constructed Trans-dimensional Knowledge
Management Model (TDKM-M) to develop a theoretical model for the management of
knowledge for conflict resolution as the first step towards the revival of Africa. The study
proposes practical solutions for the management of knowledge that would empower decisionmakers
to intervene successfully in conflict situations. Furthermore, the study serves to
expand the knowledge base in the field of trans-disciplinary African studies, transcending the
boundary between political science and epistemology to navigate the middle ground between
disciplines and the space that lies beyond all disciplines and dichotomised thinking towards a
new holistic understanding. A systems approach using MIT (multi-disciplinarity, interdisciplinarity
and trans-disciplinarity) and qualitative research methodology on a transnational
level was followed. The study consists of a literature study and a field study
consisting of a pilot study, semi-structured interviews and participation in communities of
practice to access the worldviews of diverse cultures. An observable knowledge dimension,
consisting of a normative foundation, empirical knowledge domain and analytical knowledge
domain, is identified. Furthermore, a tacit metaphysical knowledge dimension is identified
that is informed by the observable dimension. The two dimensions transacts with each other
to attain a higher level of trans-dimensional knowledge. The TDKM-M proposes principles
and practices of how trans-dimensional knowledge, including indigenous African knowledge
and external knowledge, can be managed in a collective middle ground to produce holistic
understanding. This higher level of understanding can activate intervention into the causes
and consequences of conflict. Innovation of African society could follow, achieving desired
outcomes such as peace, justice, human rights, self-empowerment and innovation towards
transformative growth, competitiveness and negotiate equilibrium with the global
community, and ultimately the revival of Africa. / Political Sciences / D. Litt. et Phil. (Politics)
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Bloggers and Their Impact on Contemporary Social Movements: A Phenomenological Examination of the Role of Blogs and Their Creators in the LGBT Social Movements in Modern United StatesHuen, Bobby K. 01 January 2015 (has links)
The Internet is a ubiquitous feature in everyday life, but its application to social movements has yet to be completely understood. This phenomenological study examines the lived experiences of bloggers who focused on the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) movement in the United States to understand the impact bloggers and their work as online activists have on existing LGBT social movement organization and operation. Data collection is gathered from semi-structured and open-ended interviews with four social movement bloggers using web-conference software over the course of three months. The results of this study indicated that internet has empowered individual activists, allowing them to gather a following and share their views to a large audience over the web, independent from existing social movement organizations. Consequently, bloggers and online activists maintain a relationship with existing social movement structure that is both collaborative and antagonistic. The results of this study contribute to the current understanding of social movement organizations as well as the impact of technological innovations on social movement advocacy.
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The management of knowledge : a model for the African RenaissanceVelthuizen, Andreas Gerhardus 06 1900 (has links)
The study goes beyond knowledge existing in the literature study of the philosophy and
theory of knowledge, knowledge management, African knowledge and the management of
knowledge by African institutions, including the peace and security architecture of Africa, to
reveal a coherent conceptual framework and themes to guide the field research. During the
field studies of specific cases in the Great Lakes region of Africa, principles and practices
emerged that formed a framework for a constructed Trans-dimensional Knowledge
Management Model (TDKM-M) to develop a theoretical model for the management of
knowledge for conflict resolution as the first step towards the revival of Africa. The study
proposes practical solutions for the management of knowledge that would empower decisionmakers
to intervene successfully in conflict situations. Furthermore, the study serves to
expand the knowledge base in the field of trans-disciplinary African studies, transcending the
boundary between political science and epistemology to navigate the middle ground between
disciplines and the space that lies beyond all disciplines and dichotomised thinking towards a
new holistic understanding. A systems approach using MIT (multi-disciplinarity, interdisciplinarity
and trans-disciplinarity) and qualitative research methodology on a transnational
level was followed. The study consists of a literature study and a field study
consisting of a pilot study, semi-structured interviews and participation in communities of
practice to access the worldviews of diverse cultures. An observable knowledge dimension,
consisting of a normative foundation, empirical knowledge domain and analytical knowledge
domain, is identified. Furthermore, a tacit metaphysical knowledge dimension is identified
that is informed by the observable dimension. The two dimensions transacts with each other
to attain a higher level of trans-dimensional knowledge. The TDKM-M proposes principles
and practices of how trans-dimensional knowledge, including indigenous African knowledge
and external knowledge, can be managed in a collective middle ground to produce holistic
understanding. This higher level of understanding can activate intervention into the causes
and consequences of conflict. Innovation of African society could follow, achieving desired
outcomes such as peace, justice, human rights, self-empowerment and innovation towards
transformative growth, competitiveness and negotiate equilibrium with the global
community, and ultimately the revival of Africa. / Political Sciences / D. Litt. et Phil. (Politics)
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Threads and Stitches of Peace- Understanding What Makes Ghana an Oasis of Peace?Pul, Hippolyt Akow Saamwan 01 January 2015 (has links)
Ghana is considered an oasis of peace despite having the same mix of ethno-political competitions for state power and resources; north-south horizontal inequalities; ethno-regional concentrations of Christians and Muslims; highly ethnicised elections; a natural resource dependent economy; and a politically polarized public sphere, among others, that have plunged other countries in Africa into violent and often protracted national conflicts. Use of the conflict paradigm to explain Africa's conflicts glosses over positive deviance cases such as Ghana. This study used the peace paradigm in a mixed method, grounded theory research to examine Ghana's apparent exceptionalism in staving off violent national conflicts. From the survey of 1429 respondents and 31 Key Informants, findings indicate Ghanaians are divided on whether their country is peaceful or not. They are equally divided on classifying the state of peace in Ghana as negative or positive. Instead, they have identified sets of centrifugal and centripetal forces that somehow self-neutralize to keep Ghana in a steady state of unstable peace. Among the lift forces are strongly shared cultural and Indigenous African Religious values; symbiotic interethnic economic relationships; identity dissolution and cultural miscegenation due to open interethnic systems of accommodation and incorporation; and the persistence of historical multi-lateral political, sociocultural, and economic relationships. On the drag side are the youth bulge; emergent religious intolerance; elite exit from the state in using private solutions for public problems; and highly politicized and partisan national discourses that leave the country with no national agenda. In sum, Ghana is no exception to the rule. The four interconnected meso theories that this study identifies provide pointers to what factors Ghana needs to strengthen to avert descent into violence.
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From Policy to Practice : Addressing the Challenges of Women Refugees in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, UgandaDiez, Johan January 2023 (has links)
This applied social sciences case study examines the efficiency of the ‘Yumbe Local Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security’ in addressing the perceived and experienced adversities of women refugees in the Bidibidi refugee settlement, Uganda. This is done by collecting data from the Bidibidi settlement through interviews and discussions with the refugee and host population, as well as with relevant organizations and governmental actors. The findings have been contrasted with a document analysis of the Yumbe Local Action Plan and identifies significant deviances between the challenges faced by women refugees and the objectives outlined in the action plan. These deviances include particular exposure to direct, sexual, and structural violence as a result of limited access to resources in the settlement, such as food and water, coupled with interventions resembling the criticized ‘Women in Development’-paradigm, and a constrained political will for action. This study recommends policymakers of the action plan to enhance collaboration among stakeholders, address the structural factors contributing to women’s inequality, and strengthen evaluation and legal mechanisms in place to bridge the identified gap between policy and practice.
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The Socio-Political and Economic Causes of Natural DisastersSouthard, Nicole 01 January 2017 (has links)
To effectively prevent and mitigate the outbreak of natural disasters is a more pressing issue in the twenty-first century than ever before. The frequency and cost of natural disasters is rising globally, most especially in developing countries where the most severe effects of climate change are felt. However, while climate change is indeed a strong force impacting the severity of contemporary catastrophes, it is not directly responsible for the exorbitant cost of the damage and suffering incurred from natural disasters -- both financially and in terms of human life. Rather, the true root causes of natural disasters lie within the power systems at play in any given society when these regions come into contact with a hazard event. Historic processes of isolation, oppression, and exploitation, combined with contemporary international power systems, interact in complex ways to affect different socioeconomic classes distinctly. The result is to create vulnerability and scarcity among the most defenseless communities. These processes affect a society’s ideological orientation and their cultural norms, empowering some while isolating others. When the resulting dynamic socio-political pressures and root causes come into contact with a natural hazard, a disaster is likely to follow due to the high vulnerability of certain groups and their inability to adapt as conditions change. In this light, the following discussion exposes the anthropogenic roots of natural disasters by conducting a detailed case analysis of natural disasters in Haiti, Ethiopia, and Nepal.
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