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This study aims to examine the perspectives of foreign Eikaiwa teachers on working conditions in Japanese commercial language schools. Eikaiwa schools are prevalent in Japan, offering English language instruction to Japanese learners. By exploring their perspectives, this study contributes to a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by foreign teachers in the Japanese Eikaiwa industry, specifically examining the relationship between working conditions and employee satisfaction and retention. A qualitative data analysis approach was employed, allowing for an in-depth analysis to accomplish the purpose of this study with open-ended responses from semi-structured interviews with the participants. Convenience sampling was utilized to obtain basic data and trends related to this study without the complications of using a randomized sample. Four presently working and six former Eikaiwa teachers participated in this study. The data revealed that foreign Eikaiwa teachers' personal experiences working in various Eikaiwas heavily influenced their perspectives on the working conditions in Japanese commercial language schools in a negative way. These experiences included poor working hours and vacation policies, overwhelming responsibilities, ineffective management, and a lack of opportunities for professional growth.
Salinity is one of the major disasters faced on the southwestern coast of Bangladesh, and it causes a lot of damage in the agriculture sector. This study explores the impact of salinity on agriculture in coastal areas. It outlines the strategies adopted by farmers and the government to overcome the adverse effects of salinity on agriculture. Using qualitative methods, data are collected from Raruli Union in Paikgaccha Upazila of Khulna district, Bangladesh. Findings show that salinity spread in most of the cultivable land due to Cyclone Aila, which struck on May 25, 2009. Aila caused extensive damage to fruits, forestry, and fisheries in the region. Many cultivable lands have become fish ghers due to salinity, and the farmers are leaving the agricultural production and are willing to involve themselves in the gher business after Aila. Some farmers are leaving farming and moving to different occupations (garments, brick kilns). The government has already undertaken a project to repair the coastal embankments and dig dead rivers to overcome this saline effect. Farmers are also taking collective strategies to resolve this problem, such as preparing land for 3-5 days before cultivation, irrigating the land with fresh water, and not leaving the land for a long time. The study argues that indigenous strategies help coastal farmers cope with salinity-induced problems, but government support is needed to increase their farming capacity. The study suggests that medicine for livestock, fisheries and poultry to combat viral diseases, salinityresilient vegetables, rice varieties, and the supply of virus-free small fry to fishermen, raising awareness among the farmers, and providing training are needed to minimize the effect of salinity.
Like other parts of the world, the number and negative effects of natural disasters are increasing in Bangladesh because of its geo-climate change. To deal with these adversities and reduce disaster risks, the country has successfully used social safety-net supports. Numerous studies have observed the various aspects of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Social Safety-Net Supports (SSNS). However, many of them neglected the delivery schedule. Taking this gap into account, the purpose of this study is to inquire about the providing time, effectiveness and identify the possible ways these supports contribute to DRR in coastal Bangladesh. Using a qualitative approach, the present study was conducted in Pratapnagar and Kamarpara villages within the Pratapnagar Union, Assashuni Upazila of the Sathkhira district. Findings showed that the supports have been distributed at different times in the year, such as during religious festivals, immediately after disasters, and even in normal time, rather than following a specific time. The supports somehow assisted in reducing both poverty and malnutrition. The present study also illustrated that they partially help in the stockpiling of food, the building of robust houses, the repair of houses, poultry and livestock sheds, the maintenance of roads and culverts, and livelihood recovery. This study argues that the supports do not work sufficiently in DRR as they are not timely distributed to the disaster victims. Due to the limited coverage, inadequate quantity, and irregularities in distribution, the supports are not appropriately contributing to DRR. The study suggests that, along with the acceptable quantity and proper beneficiaries' selection, distribution timing should also be considered.
There is a growing perception that bribery and corruption are on the ascendant in Ghana and the rest of the African continent among the public sector. Many corrupt managers, top government officials, and public employees hide behind an institutional veil to rub states, countries, and organizations with huge sums of money for their selfish interests and personal gain. Over the years, servants in public services such as the Judiciary, the Police, Food and Drug Authority, Standards Authority, Immigration, and Customs Authority, like any other work environment in the public sector in Ghana and on the other continent, have been tagged with the reality of corruption and bribery. These corrupt practices within the public service in Ghana have really dented the reputation of many professions, including the judiciary and state security agencies. Corruption has worsened in state institutions, and this has had serious negative impacts on the development of the economy and its political dispensation. The overall aim of this research was to investigate the complex nature of corruption and its impacts on the development of public sector management in Ghana and other West African regions. The research began with a review of the literature on the complex nature of corruption and its impacts on the development of effective and efficient public management in Ghana. This was followed by case-bycase studies of two African countries (Ghana and Nigeria) linking it to their judicial administrations, police administrations, customs divisions, and food and drug authorities, among others. Primary data was also gathered from a field survey using interview questionnaires to unearth some of the challenges faced by Ghanaians in the fight against corruption. This study revealed that corruption in judicial settings, policing, the Food and Drug Authority, Immigration, and Customs Division in the countries stated in this case does not only involve giving or accepting bribes. It includes embezzlement, patronage, conflict of interest, theft, fraud, or insider dealing. This study will be of immense benefit to politicians and managers of law enforcement agencies.
This study explores the processes and causes of occupational transformation in the fishing communities in coastal Bangladesh. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from Raruli and Godaipur Unions in Paikgaccha Upazila, Khulna district, and Jalalpur Union in Tala Upazila, Satkhira district, through questionnaire surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Findings show that coastal fishers, affected by various disasters, have been changing their fishing occupations and transitioning to other roles, such as fishing labor, fish business, shopkeeper, auto van puller, day laborer, construction worker, etc. The study also explores the causes of occupational transformation and finds that various factors, including different types of disasters such as cyclones, storm surges, riverbank erosion, salinity, flooding, etc., and other factors such as moneylender's business, decreased navigability of rivers, increased prices of fishing equipment, decreased fish populations in rivers and the sea, etc., compel them to make this transition. The study argues that occupational transformation in the fishing community will continue to increase if governmental and non-governmental organizations do not provide initiatives and alternative livelihoods in the coastal area.
