scholarly journals Editorial: Knowledge is Power, Ignorance is Bliss: Public perceptions and responses to human trafficking

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiril Sharapov ◽  
Suzanne Hoff ◽  
Borislav Gerasimov
Keyword(s):  
Human Trafficking ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Sufficient Knowledge ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Common Understanding

The focus of this issue of the Anti-Trafficking Review—public perceptions and responses to human trafficking—reflects the growing unease and disagreements among anti-trafficking practitioners and scholars about the current state of public awareness of human trafficking: how and by whom such awareness is produced and manipulated, whom it is targeting, and whether it leads, or can lead, to any meaningful anti-trafficking action. A central assumption in the anti-trafficking field is that the general public still lacks sufficient knowledge about human trafficking, and that creating more knowledge and awareness will lead to its reduction. However, there neither exists a common understanding of who should know what in order to achieve this goal, nor is there sufficient information available about the awareness of the general public or, especially, the impact of this awareness.

scholarly journals Migration, Refugees, and Racism in South Africa

Refuge ◽  
2001 ◽  
pp. 40-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff Handmaker ◽  
Jennifer Parsley
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Policy Process ◽  
General Public ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Refugees And Asylum Seekers ◽  
And Control ◽  
Social Separation ◽  
The Impact

The paper looks at South Africa’s complex history and policies of racism, social separation and control and the impact that this has had on the nature of migration and refugee policy. The paper argues that this legacy has resulted in policy and implementation that is highly racialized, coupled with a society expressing growing levels of xenophobia. Some causes and manifestations of xenophobia in South Africa are explored. It further examines how actions of police and civil servants can mirror the sentiments of the general public, further disadvantaging refugees and migrants. The outcomes of the WCAR are discussed with acknowledgment of the positive gains made for refugees and asylum seekers. The implications for implementation are debated in light of the attacks on the USA. In conclusion, a number of recommendations are made including the need for ongoing public awareness strategies, the value of the WCAR Declarations as lobbying tools, a pragmatic and democratic policy process and the need to highlight development concerns in approaches to address these issues.

scholarly journals PESAN SEMIOTIKA DI BUNGKUS ROKOK DAN PENGARUHNYA PADA PEROKOK AKTIF

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anhar Fazri ◽  
Zainal Abidin
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Current State ◽  
Smoking Addiction ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village ◽  
Cigarette Packs

This article discusses the existing semiotic messages on cigarette packs and the impact on activesmoking, with research taking place in the Village of Alue Tho Seunagan District of Nagan Raya.The goal is to get the extent of the effectiveness or the effect of the semiotic messages and thenumber of public awareness to reduce the level of smoking addiction. in writing this article usingdescriptive quantitative research method is a method that discusses the current state based ondata and research analysis. The data collection technique used observation and questionnairesto the respondent sample collection techniques using random sampling (random selection) is thewhole object of the total population sampled 30 people ie 10% of the total population of 300people, special people active smokers. These results can be seen the impact of the influence ofsemiotics messages through images on every cigarette packaging 60% affected from the entireinformant, and 40% are not affected. The conclusion of the affected would have to consider theeffect or stop smoking, then that is not affected by the effects do not exist. The effect influence theattitudes, behaviors and actions. It signifies the process of delivering the message conveyedproperly. From the results of the most active smokers get the effect will be to change attitudes andviews on smoking.

Mining social media data for opinion polarities about electronic cigarettes

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongying Dai ◽  
Jianqiang Hao
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Geographic Variations ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Bayes Model ◽  
Educational Campaigns ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundThere is an ongoing debate about harm and benefit of e-cigarettes, usage of which has rapidly increased in recent years. By separating non-commercial (organic) tweets from commercial tweets, we seek to evaluate the general public's attitudes towards e-cigarettes.MethodsWe collected tweets containing the words ‘e-cig’, ‘e-cigarette’, ‘e-liquid’, ‘vape’, ‘vaping’, ‘vapor’ and ‘vaporizer’ from 23 July to 14 October 2015 (n=757 167). A multilabel Naïve Bayes model was constructed to classify tweets into 5 polarities (against, support, neutral, commercial, irrelevant). We further analysed the prevalence of e-cigarette tweets, geographic variations in these tweets and the impact of socioeconomic factors on the public attitudes towards e-cigarettes.ResultsOpinions from organic tweets about e-cigarettes were mixed (against 17.7%, support 10.8% and neutral 19.4%). The organic—against tweets delivered strong educational information about the risks of e-cigarette use and advocated for the general public, especially youth, to stop vaping. However, the organic—against tweets were outnumbered by commercial tweets and organic—support tweets by a ratio of over 1 to 3. Higher prevalence of organic tweets was associated with states with higher education rates (r=0.60, p<0.0001), higher percentage of black and African-American population (r=0.34, p=0.01), and higher median household income (r=0.33, p=0.02). The support rates for e-cigarettes were associated with states with fewer persons under 18 years old (r=−0.33, p=0.02) and a higher percentage of female population (r=0.3, p=0.02).ConclusionsThe organic—against tweets raised public awareness of potential health risks and could aid in preventing non-smokers, adolescents and young adults from using e-cigarettes. Opinion polarities about e-cigarettes from social networks could be highly influential to the general public, especially youth. Further educational campaigns should include measuring their effectiveness.

scholarly journals The Influence Of Nonaudit Services On Perceptions Of Auditor Independence

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Gregory Jenkins ◽  
Kathy Krawczyk
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Auditor Independence ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Big 5 ◽  
Cpa Firms ◽  
Expectations Gap ◽  
Nonaudit Services ◽  
The Impact

This paper examines how nonaudit services influence public perceptions of auditor independence.&nbsp; Recent expansion of these services by public accounting firms has caused some to question whether auditors who provide nonaudit services to audit clients can remain independent of their clients.&nbsp; However, others view nonaudit services as enhancing the auditor's uniqueness to the client, thus strengthening the auditor's independence.&nbsp; Given the importance of auditor independence, a survey was conducted to assess the specific influence of six particular nonaudit services on the ratings of auditor independence from members of the general public, professionals from non-Big 5 CPA firms and professionals from Big 5 CPA firms.&nbsp; Results suggest that an expectations gap may exist between the general public and the accounting profession with respect to how they view the impact of nonaudit services on auditor indpendence.&nbsp; Implications of the survey as well as directions that future research may take are discussed.

scholarly journals DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT: UPAYA PREVENTIF DALAM MEMBENTUK PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT MERESPON PANDEMI COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Djoko Adi Prasetyo ◽  
Falih Suaedi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The Covid-19 pandemic affects all sectors of life. The government has made various efforts to respond to the impact of the pandemic, but the success of government efforts is determined by public perceptions. Communities have an important role in shaping collective behavior in responding to pandemic disasters, there are people who respond well to pandemic disasters and there are people who underestimate pandemic disasters. The formation of public perceptions is caused by the lack of knowledge about the pandemic and the virus itself, so it is necessary to form public perceptions about the Covid-19 pandemic through disaster risk management. This community service activity aims to provide understanding and public awareness as a preventive effort in shaping the public's perception of responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. This community service activity is carried out by means of socialization and training to the community in Suko Sewu District, Bojonegoro Regency. The results of the pre-test and post-test on the practical knowledge of the community showed an average increase of 85 percent. With these results, it can help the public in forming perceptions about the Covid-19 pandemic and can transmit these perceptions to the surrounding community. abstrakPandemi Covid-19 berdampak pada semua sektor kehidupan. Pemerintah telah melakukan berbagai upaya dalam merespons dampak pandemi tersebut akan tetapi keberhasilan upaya pemerintah ditentukan oleh persepsi masyarakat. Masyarakat memiliki peran penting dalam membentuk perilaku kolektif dalam merespons bencana pandemi, terdapat masyarakat yang menyikapi bencana pandemi dengan baik dan terdapat masyarakat yang menganggap remeh bencana pandemi. Pembentukan persepsi masyarakat disebabkan oleh minimnya pengetahuan mengenai pandemi maupun virus itu sendiri sehingga perlu untuk membentuk persepsi masyarakat mengenai pandemi Covid-19 melalui disaster risk management. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan kesadaran masyarakat sebagai upaya preventif dalam membentuk persepsi masyarakat merespons pandemi Covid-19. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan cara sosialisasi dan pelatihan kepada masyarakat di Kecamatan Suko Sewu Kabupaten Bojonegoro. Hasil pre-test dan post-test terhadap pengetahuan praktis masyarakat menunjukkan peningkatan rata-rata sebesar 85 persen. Dengan hasil ini dapat membantu masyarakat dalam membentuk persepsi mengenai pandemi Covid-19 dan dapat menularkan persepsi tersebut kepada masyarakat sekitar.

scholarly journals Society Perception Toward Flood Prevention in Sentosa Klang Park Selangor Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Ceri Fitria ◽  
Faza Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Drainage Channel ◽  
Flood Prevention ◽  
Surrounding Environment ◽  
Water Catchment ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this research was to analyze public perceptions of flood prevention, the effects of floods, and the factors that caused flooding in Sentosa Klang park Selangor Malaysia. This type of research is descriptive qualitative using literature review technique, observation, interview, and documentation studies in data collection. The types of data used are primary data and secondary data obtained from Malaysian literature review. Primary data is collected by conducting interview with informants and making observation or open observation related to people's perception of flood prevention that occurred in Sentosa Klang park, Selangor Malaysia. Search via the internet is related to flood information, as well as document that have been published by relevant agencies. The results of the research found by the authors indicate that the Malaysian Government has adopted a policy for flood prevention but has not gone well. Factors of flooding in Sentosa Klang park, Selangor Malaysia due to changes in land use, lack of water catchment area, small and clogged drainage channel, lack of public awareness of the surrounding environment, and lower topography. The impact that is often felt by the post-flood population is skin disease, dengue fever, odor, and material losses.

scholarly journals Maggots on BBC Casualty: Evaluating the impact of a Television storyline on awareness and public perceptions of Maggot Therapy

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yamni Nigam ◽  
◽  
Tom Hewes ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Entertainment Education ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Research Company ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Private Research ◽  
Maggot Therapy ◽  
The Impact

Maggot Therapy is an established, effective treatment for chronic infected wounds. Despite its worldwide success, it suffers from poor public regard and acceptance. In 2019, the primetime BBC Medical Drama, Casualty, decided to run a Maggot Therapy storyline over four episodes of its recent series (series 33). Our study focusses on an evaluation of the impact of this storyline on changes in public awareness and acceptability of Maggot Therapy. The evaluation comprised an online questionnaire (administered through an independent private research company). Our results showed that exposure to the BBC Casualty maggot storyline was associated with a significant increased awareness of Maggot Therapy. Additionally, this resulted in a more positive perception and general acceptability of the treatment, and a decrease in negative responses towards it. Post-wave participants were also more likely to find Maggot Therapy acceptable for their own wound. Our findings suggest that television storylines and narratives are a useful route to raise awareness, inform and educate viewers about important health-related issues. Our study supports the notion that for effective treatments like Maggot Therapy, which often evoke feelings of disgust and reluctance, the persuasive effects of entertainment education could help to transform perception and acceptability.

Effects of Quarantine Due to the COVID-19 on Sleep Duration and Quality in Algerians

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-193
Author(s):  
Kacem Abdelhadi ◽  
Houar Abdelatif ◽  
Zerf Mohamed ◽  
Bengoua Ali
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Sleep Timing ◽  
Algerian Population ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
The Impact

SummaryThis study tests the impact of COVID-19 on sleep of Algerian population before and during the COVID-19 quarantine by an estimated online survey, adapted from the PSQI Italian version. Including 1210 participants (age between 18-60 years old). The statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 22.0 software. Our results showed a significant change in sleeping quality during quarantine, the sleep timing markedly changed, we also noticed additional use of sleeping medications. Algerian scientists recommend to build public awareness and to provide necessary information regarding Algerian sleep quality, especially for Algerian adults.

The Development of Agritourism in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship in the Light of International and National Conditions

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 244-261
Author(s):  
Mariola Tracz ◽  
Małgorzata Bajgier-Kowalska ◽  
Radosław Uliszak
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Current State ◽  
Central Statistical ◽  
Central Statistical Office ◽  
Tourism Resources ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact ◽  
District Offices ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Podkarpackie Voivodeship is one of the regions of Poland in which the number of agritourism entities is very high. Therefore tourism plays a significant role in its development strategy. The aim of the paper is to identify the current state of agritourism and the changes that have occurred in the region in the years 2000–2016. Specific objectives are to determine the distribution of agritourism farms and their offer, together with a comprehensive analysis of the environmental and socio-economic factors, as well as the impact of the Slovak-Ukrainian border. The report was developed on the statistical materials from the Polish Central Statistical Office, Podkarpackie Agricultural Advisory Centre in Boguchwała and data collected from municipalities and district offices that is published on their websites, as well as through interviews with 100 owners of agritourism farms in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. The research has shown, on the one hand, the decline in the number of farms in the region and, on the other hand, the increase in the diversity of the tourist offer of these entities. Distribution of agritourism farms is closely linked to the attractiveness of natural environment and quality of secondary tourism resources. Traditional agritourism has not yet fully used its countryside, as well as cross-border advantages of its location.

Reducing Police Brutality in African American Communities: Potential Roles for Social Workers in Congregations

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 66-84
Author(s):  
Betty Wilson ◽  
Terry A. Wolfer
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Police Brutality ◽  
Religious Congregations ◽  
Predominantly Black ◽  
African American Communities ◽  
White Congregations

In the last decade, there have been a shocking number of police killings of unarmed African Americans, and advancements in technology have made these incidents more visible to the general public. The increasing public awareness of police brutality in African American communities creates a critical and urgent need to understand and improve police-community relationships. Congregational social workers (and other social workers who are part of religious congregations) have a potentially significant role in addressing the problem of police brutality. This manuscript explores and describes possible contributions by social workers, with differential consideration for those in predominantly Black or White congregations.

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