E-Effectiveness Musrembang's in the Development Planning Process in Medan's Denai District

In the regional development planning process, there are frequently deviations in people's aspirations. Musrenbang is a community forum for channeling aspirations in development planning. The launch of the e-musrembang application is expected to accommodate all community aspirations, allowing regional development to be more focused on the community's actual needs. This research aims to determine the efficacy of e-musrembang in development planning in Medan City and the problems or obstacles encountered when using the application. Using qualitative research methods, this study focuses on the Medan Denai District. Interviews, observation, and documentation were used as data collection techniques. Miles, Huberman, and Saldana's interactive analyses were used to analyze the data. The study's findings concluded that had not been effectively implemented the e-Musrenbang system. There is no significant difference between the achievement of the e-Musrenbang system's objectives and the implementation b From the achievement of the purposes of the e-Musrenbang system, and there is no significant difference from the implementation before after the e-Musrenbang. Citizens' misunderstanding in the e-Musrenbang system is judged due to the lack of good communication between the government and its citizens. In the adaptation stage, the Kelurahan and Medan Denai Subdistrict Governments, as implementers in the use of the system, are still rigid and do not understand well the use of the e-Musrenbang system.

Consumer and academic culture convergence:

The increasing commercialization of higher education is challenging the fundamental role of the University in today's democratic society and the consequences are grave. Increasingly, higher education is applying a customer-service approach to the student-professor relationship that is undermining effective pedagogy. Edwin Guthrie (1954) notes that the function of the University is to attempt to insure that the following generation will be more good, wise, and knowing than the present one" (p.l). Student evaluations of teaching effectiveness are often used to ensure that the function is fulfilled. Student rating websites such as Ratemyprofessr.com (RMP) offers an online community forum that exists outside the institution, where students can anonymously share evaluations of instructors with others. Students can choose instructors and courses based on the ratings. However they are selecting their professors relative to criteria that fulfills a pedagogy that is fuelled not by the drive for an enriched knowledge but by a pedagogy that is influenced by a consumer and academic culture convergence. These consumer attitudes towards higher education are spilling over into the institution and faculty members are suffering the impact. Professors need to have the freedom to motivate students to learn without having to be concerned with entertaining them. It has been argued that Universities need to re-instate their legitimacy and remind students that degrees are granted on a learning basis, not for tuition payment (Delucchi & Korgen 2002). Without a re-establishment of an academic ethic, the University could fall prisoner to the pedagogically irresponsible demands of their customers.

Consumer and academic culture convergence:

The increasing commercialization of higher education is challenging the fundamental role of the University in today's democratic society and the consequences are grave. Increasingly, higher education is applying a customer-service approach to the student-professor relationship that is undermining effective pedagogy. Edwin Guthrie (1954) notes that the function of the University is to attempt to insure that the following generation will be more good, wise, and knowing than the present one" (p.l). Student evaluations of teaching effectiveness are often used to ensure that the function is fulfilled. Student rating websites such as Ratemyprofessr.com (RMP) offers an online community forum that exists outside the institution, where students can anonymously share evaluations of instructors with others. Students can choose instructors and courses based on the ratings. However they are selecting their professors relative to criteria that fulfills a pedagogy that is fuelled not by the drive for an enriched knowledge but by a pedagogy that is influenced by a consumer and academic culture convergence. These consumer attitudes towards higher education are spilling over into the institution and faculty members are suffering the impact. Professors need to have the freedom to motivate students to learn without having to be concerned with entertaining them. It has been argued that Universities need to re-instate their legitimacy and remind students that degrees are granted on a learning basis, not for tuition payment (Delucchi & Korgen 2002). Without a re-establishment of an academic ethic, the University could fall prisoner to the pedagogically irresponsible demands of their customers.

Analisis Budaya Organisasi dan Gaya Kepemimpinan dalam Komunitas Wadah Pemimpin

In the continuity of a company, there is a pattern of behavior that is carried out continuously by its members. Then formed a culture that is characteristic of the company. Each leader also has his own leadership style in operating the company. With a good organizational culture and leadership style, it can form a comfortable work environment and can support the success of the company. The formulation of the problem that will be examined is how is the organizational culture and leadership style in the Leader Forum Community? The method used in this research is a qualitative ethnographic approach, studied with organizational communication theory, organizational culture, and leadership style. The purpose of this research is to describe and find out the organizational culture and leadership style in the Community of Leaders Forum. The object to be studied is the organizational culture and leadership styles used in the Leader Community Forum. Based on the results of research related to organizational culture and leadership styles in the Community of Wadah Leaders, it can be concluded that the value of Family Impact Teamwork continues to be emphasized to members as a reference for acting in the community. And leaders apply a combination of charismatic, transactional, transformational, and visionary leadership styles in Komunitas Wadah Pemimpin.Dalam keberlangsungan suatu perusahaan terdapat pola perilaku yang dilakukan secara terus menerus oleh anggotanya. Kemudian terbentuk sebuah budaya yang menjadi ciri khas dalam perusahaan tersebut. Setiap pemimpin juga memiliki gaya kepemimpinan tersendiri dalam mengoperasikan perusahaan. Dengan adanya budaya organisasi dan gaya kepemimpinan yang baik dapat membentuk lingkungan kerja yang nyaman serta dapat medukung keberhasilan perusahaan. Rumusan masalah yang ditelaah dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana budaya organisasi dan gaya kepemimpinan dalam Komunitas Wadah Pemimpin? Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode etnografi dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Penelitian ini dikaji dengan teori komunikasi organisasi, budaya organisasi, serta gaya kepemimpinan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk menggambarkan dan mengetahui budaya organisasi dan gaya kepemimpinan dalam Komunitas Wadah Pemimpin. Objek yang diteliti adalah budaya organisasi serta gaya kepemimpinan yang digunakan dalam Komunitas Wadah Pemimpin. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa nilai Family Impact Teamwork terus ditekankan kepada anggota sebagai acuan untuk bertindak dalam komunitas. Pemimpin menerapkan kombinasi dari gaya kepemimpinan kharismatik, transaksional, transformasional, dan visioner dalam Komunitas Wadah Pemimpin.

Developing christian education by utilizing the conceptions of pluralist-multicultural value

Christian-pluralist-multicultural education is a practice (applied) of theoretical studies that are textual (consist of ideals) of the scriptures, normative theological, pedagogical, philosophical, and the values of local cultural wisdom into Christian Education practices. The purpose of this research is to develop a pluralist-multicultural Christian education in the pluralistic context of North Maluku. To achieve the objective, this research uses qualitative research methods with data collection techniques of participatory observation, in-depth interviews, document studies, and focus group discussions. The subjects in this research are religious leaders who are members of the North Maluku religious community forum (FKUB) and educators who are determined using purpose sampling technique. Data and research findings were analyzed using interactive data analysis techniques to obtain the true meaning. The results of this study found out a conception of a pluarist-multicultural in Christian education in the context of education in North Maluku. There are several themes of research findings from the results of critical dialogue between facts and theory, namely (1) the vision and mission of developing Christian education in pluralist-multicultural perspective; (2) the aims of Christian education in pluralist-multicultural perspective; (3) the elaboration of the objectives of Christian education in pluralist-multicultural perspective; (4) the content of Christian education in pluralist-multicultural perspective; (5) the characteristics of the content of Christian education in pluralist-multicultural perspective; (6) Christian education learning methods in pluralist-multicultural perspective.

Ubuntu/Botho and Democracy in the Traditional Tswana Society

This chapter discusses how Ubuntu is manifested through democracy within the Tswana traditional society. It contends that democracy in the Tswana traditional society was not a new concept. From time immemorial, Batswana have practiced a unique form of democracy that was based on the Tswana cultures. This hybrid form of democracy though different from liberal democracy as understood today has served the Batswana over the years. The kgotla as a community forum continues to be the focal point for exemplifying the relationship between democracy and Ubuntu. It further suggests that the way democracy is taught in schools should be aligned to how it is practiced in the society.

International smart cities ratings and Russian cities IQ rating comparative study

Research background: The global rating methods of smart cities rankings used in such international organizations as The Intelligent Community Forum, Center for Globalization and Strategy IESE and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. International ratings are considered to be a source of information that allows everyone to see and evaluate the scale of it. Along with this phenomenon, the Russian Federation develops national smart cities IQ index which creates the case in rating methodology to help researches assess and better understand smart cities revolution. Purpose of the article: Major international rankings of smart cities arise alongside one national rating through the prism of the following methodological objects: comparison criteria, scope and structure of the study, research goals and priorities, obtaining information methods, number of criteria, range of estimated values, frequency of ranking compilation and compilers. All mentioned comes up with the basics of global metarating and possibility of its creation. Methods: As for the main research methods, we turned to analysis and developed our own criteria in comparison, synthesis of metarating and approaches to the study of smart cities development. Findings & Value added: As a result of the study, the main criteria of the considered rating assessment methods and the basis of metarating were identified. Based on the study, substantiated conclusions are formulated, and scientifically based recommendations are given to provide the basis for further metarating creation and elaboration.

PSIX-38 Program Chair Poster Pick: Healthy Farms Healthy Agriculture: A Web Hub for Biosecurity to Protect the Herd and Flock

Many websites do not provide comprehensive information and resources on farm-level agricultural biosecurity, so those seeking recommendations may need to consult more than one website. With extramural funding, we created a new, more comprehensive biosecurity website with resources applicable across the United States. The site facilitates discovery and utilization of information, planning, and training resources that are focused on livestock biosecurity. The Healthy Farms Healthy Agriculture website (https://healthyagriculture.org) features information organized around three key mission areas or objectives: Prevent, Detect and Respond. The information on the site is appropriate for farm-level users, and includes training resources for youth or those working with youth; veterinarians; and other service providers. Planning resources include a risk assessment, an example biosecurity plan, a biosecurity plan template, and a crisis communications plan template. There is also a modular biosecurity plan-builder designed in a password-protected learning management system where users can save their plan. To attract traffic, a blog and a biosecurity community forum (at https://forums.healthyagriculture.org) keep the site fresh. Monthly Google analytics reports provide insights into how people get to and use the site, allowing adjustments to be made to increase traffic and time on the site. Funding for this effort is partially supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture, under award number 2015-69004-23273.