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{"title":"Assessing the Factors Contributing to Police Officers Turnover in Tanzania: Experience from Police Force Iringa Municipality","authors":"Luhekelo David Lupondo, Theobald Kipilimba, Haji Ng’elenge","doi":"10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i3468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i3468","url":null,"abstract":"The focus of this study was to assess the factors contributing to police officer turnover in Tanzania, particularly at the Iringa police force. The study's specific objectives were to examine the contribution of monetary incentives, working conditions, and career advancement opportunities on police officer turnover in Iringa Police Force. The study utilized a descriptive and cross-sectional, research design was applied at a 95% level of confidence.
 Both Open-ended types of questionnaires and closed-ended types were used, as well as an interview guide for the key informants to get primary data and secondary data that were obtained through documentation or documentary review. The study used both qualitative and quantitative where qualitative data were analyzed by using interpretations and explanations while quantitative data involved the use of software suggested for analysis called Statistical Package for Social Sciences and the findings were tabulated and figured for presentation. Based on the findings, the regression analysis output confirmed that there is a significant positive relationship between inadequate monetary incentives and police officer turnover as the p-value is 0.022.
 Furthermore, the regression analysis output confirmed that there is a significant positive relationship between poor working conditions and police officer turnover as the p-value is 0.025, which is less than 0.05, likewise inadequate career advancement opportunities were also significant with a p-value of 0.028. The study recommends the provision of fringe benefits and a review of salary is done from time to time as these were found to be the main problems which facilitate turnover intention, also management was asked to provide enough working tools and attractive offices to their officers, as the majority of officers complain on them. Furthermore, management should set enough budget for training and learning sessions and scholarships to be provided for officers who wish to go further studies. The researcher suggested that similar studies be carried out in other regions to determine the impact of these factors in influencing employee turnover especially those in military forces.","PeriodicalId":472854,"journal":{"name":"Asian research journal of arts & social sciences","volume":"2011 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134975251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating Gender Norms in China's Kindergartens: Male Educators' Perceptions, Challenges, and Strategies in Early Childhood Education","authors":"Guanzheng Chen","doi":"10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i3467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i3467","url":null,"abstract":"This study provides a comprehensive examination of the unique challenges faced by male kindergarten teachers within China's predominantly female-centric Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) domain. Utilizing purposive sampling, eight male educators from four kindergartens across Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Xiamen were enlisted, encompassing diverse ages, educational backgrounds, years of teaching experience, and specialized age groups of children. Through an integration of focus group discussions and 32 qualitative observational sessions, the research unveils four salient themes: professional gendered challenges, external expectations, confronting biases, and strategies to proactively reshape gender norms. While historical precedence has inadvertently placed male educators in the peripheries, often questioning their nurturing capabilities and emotional intelligence, this research shines a light on their resilience and innovative efforts to challenge these deep-seated stereotypes. The findings underline the pressing need for societal and policy shifts in ECEC, transcending gender binaries and prioritizing pedagogical expertise. The research suggests a more inclusive, unbiased ECEC environment, urging a broader perspective that privileges teaching prowess over gendered preconceptions.","PeriodicalId":472854,"journal":{"name":"Asian research journal of arts & social sciences","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135591161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Phantom Menace: A Moderation Analysis of Gender on MSMEs’ Financial Literacy and Financial Performance","authors":"Andi Dewi Angreyani, Abdi Akbar, M. Ikhwan Maulana Haeruddin, Muh. Yushar Mustafa, Fahrina Mustafa","doi":"10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2466","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2466","url":null,"abstract":"Micro, small, and medium enterprises or MSMEs in the Indonesian economy have a major role as the largest provider of employment, a means of community empowerment, a creator of new markets, a source of innovation, and their contribution to the balance of payments. Data from the Indonesian co-funding fintech association shows that around 46.6 million MSMEs in Indonesia cannot reach access to financial services or financial inclusion from banks and fintech due to lack of knowledge about financial literacy and inclusion. Therefore, knowledge about financial literacy and inclusion is very important for MSME actors, especially for their financial management which will have implications for the performance and sustainability of MSMEs. Meanwhile, the number of micro and small enterprises is dominated by women with home-based businesses, while in medium enterprises more dominated by men. With these findings, an issue that is hotly discussed in the literature is the issue of gender stereotypes that have implications for business management. In Indonesia, women are also shown to be more involved in private spaces while men are more involved in professional roles. However, findings from a number of studies also show that women's financial literacy levels tend to be lower than men. As a result, in the context of MSMEs in Indonesia, literature indicates that there are issues of financial literacy, gender differences, and constraints on access to financial services in MSME activities which then become something that is principled and important for MSMEs. Therefore, with the support of the above issues, this study then formulated a research objective, which was only found in the literature, namely the analysis of the effect of digital financial literacy and inclusion on the financial performance of MSMEs with gender as a moderation variable. The output of this research is expected to present information that makes a positive contribution both theoretically and managerially. In particular, contributions in providing detailed explanations and guidelines related to financial literacy, financial inclusion, financial performance, and gender issues for MSME actors. This research is also expected to provide recommendations for future research.","PeriodicalId":472854,"journal":{"name":"Asian research journal of arts & social sciences","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136278215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"China’s Geoeconomic Strategy for Southeast Asia under the Leadership of Xi Jingping","authors":"Nguyen Hung Vuong, Pham Lan Anh","doi":"10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2465","url":null,"abstract":"Southeast Asia is becoming increasingly important in China’s global strategies. Under Xi Jinping, China has intensified the implementation of its foreign policy called, “The Good Neighbor Policy,” with countries in the Southeast Asian region to protect its “core interests” and build a belt of peace and stability beneficial for China's development. This article analyzes China’s economic geoeconomic shift towards Southeast Asia with the following content: (i) China's geoeconomic strategic perspective on Southeast Asia; (ii) The objectives of implementing China’s geoeconomic strategy in Southeast Asia; (iii) The methods used to implement China’s geoeconomic strategy in Southeast Asia; and (iv) The reactions of countries in the Southeast Asian region to China’s geoeconomic strategy under the leadership of Xi Jinping.","PeriodicalId":472854,"journal":{"name":"Asian research journal of arts & social sciences","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134957851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social Discrimination in Public Space: From the Perspectives of Migrant Workers in the Informal Sector in Hanoi","authors":"Duong Thuy Luong","doi":"10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2464","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2464","url":null,"abstract":"The article focused on answering the following research questions: 1) What are the perceptions of migrant workers in the informal sector towards social discrimination against them when coming to public space? 2) Are there any differences of opinions between migrant groups working in the informal sector about this issue by gender, age and type of migration? The quantitative data collected by survey questionnaires among migrant workers in the informal sector were used for analysis with the differences of opinions across groups classified by gender, age and type of migration. While the findings indicated a neutral viewpoint among those, it also highlighted differences across groups by gender and type of migration.","PeriodicalId":472854,"journal":{"name":"Asian research journal of arts & social sciences","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136308166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"AMREF Awareness Creation Campaign and Reduction of Obstetrics Fistula Stigma: Evidence from Misungwi District, Tanzania","authors":"Adrian Mgaya, Prospery M. Mwila","doi":"10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2463","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2463","url":null,"abstract":"Obstetric fistula is a maternal health issue. According to statistics, 3,000 Tanzanian women have obstetric fistula each year. Women, particularly in certain rural regions, endure extended periods of untreated fistula. They experience tremendous psychological stress throughout this time of obstetric fistula pain. In this study, women's empowerment and psychosocial fistula campaigns were used as a case study to explore how AMREF awareness-raising initiatives helped to lessen the stigma associated with obstetric fistula in the Misungwi area. The study employed a sample size of 40 participants, including fistula survivors, healthcare professionals, and fistula ambassadors. Both qualitative and quantitative data gathering techniques were employed in the study. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. According to the study, 54% of the fistula survivors learned about the condition from people who were identified as \"fistula ambassadors,\" followed by 26% of health professionals, 18% of people who heard about it through media such as radio, and 2% of older women. No one mentioned their own personal experiences. According to the research, 60% of the survivors said they searched for health information frequently, 30% said they did so only when necessary, and the remaining 10% said they did not so frequently. The study also showed that 27% of the survivors did not believe that the community had adequate awareness about fistula, whereas 73% of the survivors saw that the community had enough awareness. The stigma associated with not knowing about fistula can be upsetting and invalidating, but it also has more serious effects, including promoting intolerance, fear, and prejudice against other individuals. To have a positive impact on the obstetric fistula programme, organizations should collaborate with respected community members, including local decision-makers, religious leaders, traditional healers, midwives, and other professionals in the health care industry.","PeriodicalId":472854,"journal":{"name":"Asian research journal of arts & social sciences","volume":"101 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135153850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}