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Leadership is a dynamic aspect of society which needs a multifaceted approach for effectiveness. In the church, especially the Adventist church in Nyanchwa Station, South Kenya Conference, young people are not fully involved in leadership, which poses a great challenge for the future management of the church. This calls for a need to research on Adventist church youth strategies for leadership to that would open ways on the inclusion of the young people in the managerial positions of the church. This study was informed by Contingency Leadership Theory (CLT) by Fielder, which informs that leadership depends on other contingent factors. The target population was 300 respondents with a sample size of 169 informants. Censors, purposive and simple random were used as sampling techniques for specific respondents. The study found that the involvement of young people in the leadership of the church is a complex and multifaceted affaire that needs diverse church strategies for its realization. It recommended the Adventist church in Nyanchwa Station to provide young people opportunities to enable them acquire leadership skills and experiences for the good of the church.
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This study explored the internal dynamics of women's movements in South Sudan, focusing on the intersectionality of age, ethnicity, and class. The research aimed to understand how these intersecting identities shaped solidarity and fragmentation within the women's movement in the post-conflict context of South Sudan. The study employed a robust intersectional feminist framework, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze data from in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. The findings revealed that South Sudan's women's movements were characterized by a diverse array of organizations, networks, and informal groupings, reflecting the country's social and political landscape. However, the movements were also marked by significant challenges, including age-based divisions, ethnic divisions, and class divisions. The study showed that 65% of women under 35 felt systematically excluded from leadership positions, while 70% of women's organizations were based in urban areas, leaving rural areas underrepresented. Despite these challenges, the study identified moments of intersectional solidarity, particularly in campaigns against gender-based violence and community-level peace dialogues. These moments of solidarity were facilitated by the use of social media, traditional practices, and cultural events, which helped to build trust and foster a sense of community among women from different backgrounds. The study also highlighted the importance of addressing structural barriers to intersectional organizing, including resource scarcity, weak communication infrastructure, and security constraints. To address these barriers, the study recommended that women's organizations develop explicit policies for ensuring diverse representation, establish formal mentorship programs, and adopt power-sharing mechanisms that guaranteed meaningful representation from diverse ethnic communities. The research contributed to broader theoretical debates abou
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Regional autonomy in Blitar City aims to accelerate the fulfillment of public interests through improved services, empowerment, and community participation. This study seeks to describe and analyze the transformational leadership of local government officials in the Tetangga Keren Program in Blitar City and to identify the factors influencing such leadership. The research method employed is a qualitative approach, defined as a process of generating explanations through observable individual behaviors by describing the conditions of the studied objects. The focus of this research lies in the role of local government heads as those responsible for implementing the RT KEREN program (Program of Tetangga Keren), as stipulated in Blitar Mayor Regulation No. 6 of 2022 concerning the RT Keren Program. The findings reveal that transformational leadership of local government officials is a crucial element in ensuring the program operates optimally, sustainably, and delivers tangible impacts to the community. Transformational leadership strategically drives social, cultural, and governance changes at the grassroots level, namely the Neighborhood Unit (RT). One key indicator of transformational leadership is idealized influence, in which local leaders serve as role models of integrity, possess a clear vision, and inspire as well as motivate all stakeholders, including program implementers and the community within the RT. The contribution of this study is twofold. First, in the theoretical aspect, it enriches the academic discourse in public administration and public policy related to transformational leadership and provides additional references concerning the roles and responsibilities of civil servants. Second, in the practical aspect, it offers insights beneficial for other government agencies, particularly as a response to studies on transformational leadership at the local government level, and serves as a benchmark for similar research.
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تهدف هذه الدراسة الى معرفة موقف القرآن من غيرة الزوجة من خلال سورة التحريم ،كون القرآن هو دستور المسلم و انه تناول مختلف القضاية المجتمعية التي من شأنها المحافظة على النسيج المجتمعي ، و بيان موقف الشرع من هذه الغيرة و كيف تم تقسيمها في الدين الاسلامي ،و بيان خطورة هذه الغيرة في حال بلغت حد المبالغة ، و كيف من شانها تهدد استقرار بيت الزوجية و استقرار الاسرة ، و معرفة النتائج و الأثار التي تترتب على هذه الغيرة ، و معرفة التدرج للحلول المطروحة في سورة التحريم ، وكيف ساهمت في الحفاظ على بيت النبوة و استقرار هذه العائلة الكريمة ، اذ ان الغيرة ممكن ان تتحول الى وسوسة و تحول بين الزوج و ما احله الله ، و التي ممكن ان تفضي بالزوجة الى ارتكاب محرمات قد تصل الى كبيرة من الكبائر ، و بيان الفرق بين غيرة الرجل و المرأة ، حيث ممكن ان تصبح غيرة الرجل خطر على الزوجة.
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The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the role of the Sebyar Tribal Chief in preserving local wisdom in Tomu Village, Tomu District, Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua Province, as well as to identify and analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors for the Sebyar Tribal Chief in carrying out his role in Tomu Village, Tomu District, Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua Province. The type of research used is qualitative. The focus of this research is the role of the tribal chief in local wisdom, viewed from the following aspects: as a policy maker, as a strategist, as a communication tool, as a dispute resolver, as a therapist, and the supporting and inhibiting factors for the Sebyar tribal chief in carrying out his role in Tomu Village, Tomu District, Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua Province, viewed from internal and external factors. The number of informants in this study was 10 people. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques included data collection, data condensation, and data validity. The study results indicate that internally, leadership strength, support from the indigenous community, and collective awareness are the main supporting factors. At the same time, infrastructure limitations, generational differences, and a lack of administrative and communication training are the main obstacles. From an external perspective, support from the local government and NGOs and global awareness of indigenous peoples' rights encourage the role of the tribal chief. However, inconsistent policies, lack of response from companies, and stigma against indigenous peoples pose challenges. Overall, these findings indicate that the success of implementing the role of the Sebyar Tribal Chief depends heavily on the synergy between the internal strengths of the indigenous community and consistent external support, as stipulated in the Teluk Bintuni Regency Regulation No. 1 of 2019.
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This qualitative study is situated within a constructivist sociology of territorial belonging. Drawing on semi-structured interviews conducted in Semien, it examines the dynamics of land differentiation experienced by allochthones amid demographic pressure and the reactivation of lineage-based norms. The findings reveal a socio-territorial hierarchy enacted through customary legitimisation mechanisms, resulting in a conflictual territorialisation of usage rights. The analysis highlights the interplay between social memory, autochthony capital, and the power of land allocation.
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This study examines the role of Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Intelligence in mobilizing community leaders to achieve national resilience in Military Resort Command (Korem) 083/Malang region and to identify the obstacles encountered in its implementation. TNI Intelligence plays a strategic role in supporting the empowerment of defense areas through early threat detection and strengthening synergies with the community and relevant agencies. However, in practice, various obstacles exist, such as limited human resources, suboptimal inter-agency coordination, and a top-down mobilization approach, which reduces the effectiveness of relationships with community leaders. This study employed empirical methods with qualitative and quantitative approaches, involving primary data collection through interviews, observations, and questionnaires with intelligence officers and community leaders in the Korem 083/Malang region. Data analysis was conducted to uncover the actual role of TNI Intelligence and the obstacles encountered in mobilizing community leaders as part of efforts to maintain national sovereignty and resilience. The results of this study are expected to provide recommendations for improving the professionalism of intelligence officers in building more effective partnerships with the community to strengthen national resilience at the regional level.