scholarly journals Finding your way through EOL challenges in the ICU using Adaptive Leadership behaviours: A qualitative descriptive case study

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 329-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A. Adams ◽  
Donald E. Bailey ◽  
Ruth A. Anderson ◽  
Marcus Thygeson
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Leadership ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

scholarly journals Analisis Kualitatif Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa Yang Diberi Pembelajaran Matematika Realistik

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzuki Ahmad ◽  
Dwi Putria Nasution
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Mathematical Communication ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Realistic Mathematics ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kualitas kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa yang diberi pembelajaran dengan pendekatan Pembelajaran Matematika Realistik (PMR) pada materi segi empat pokok bahasan persegi dan persegi panjang. Jenis penelitian adalah studi kasus deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII(6) SMP Negeri 15 Medan yang berjumlah 40 orang, kemudian diangkat subjek yang dianalisis secara kualitatif ditinjau dari aspek indikator kemampuan (tinggi, sedang dan rendah), aspek kesalahan dan aspek jawaban kosong. Instrumen penelitian terdiri dari: Tes kemampuan komunikasi matematis dan lembar panduan wawancara. Teknik analisis data meliputi pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa 22,5% kategori tinggi, 37,5% kategori sedang dan 40% kategori rendah. Selanjutnya melalui analisis kualitatif diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa: 1) Siswa berkemampuan tinggi yaitu mampu dalam berkomunikasi secara matematis dengan baik; 2) Siswa berkemampuan sedang kurang mampu dalam bekomunikasi secara matematis; 3) Siswa berkemampuan rendah tidak mampu berkomunikasi secara matematis; 4) Kesalahan siswa terjadi dalam memahami permasalahan, menggunakan konsep-konsep dan langkah-langkah yang dibutuhkan untuk penyelesaian masalah; 5) Pada jawaban kosong siswa tidak mampu memahami langkah-langkah penyelesaian masalah, siswa kurang mampu dalam menggunakan dan menerapkan operasi hitung, siswa tidak mampu memahami konsep-konsep dalam penyelesaian masalah. Kata kunci: analisis kualitatif; komunikasi matematika; matematika realistik This article aims to describe the quality of mathematical communication skills of students who are given learning with Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach on rectangular material, square and rectangular subject matter. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive case study. The subjects of this study were students of class VII(6) of SMP Negeri 15 Medan totaling 40 people, then the subject was analyzed qualitatively from the aspect of capability indicators (high, medium and low), Error aspects and empty answer aspects. The research instrument consisted of mathematical communication skills test and interview guide sheet. Data analysis techniques included data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that students' mathematical communication skills were 22.5% in the high category, 37.5% in the medium category and 40% in the low category. Furthermore, through qualitative analysis, it was concluded that: 1) Students with high abilities are able to communicate mathematically well; 2) Students with average abilities are less capable in communicating mathematically; 3) Low-ability students are not able to communicate mathematically; 4) Student errors occur in understanding problems, using concepts and steps needed to solve problems; 5) In the empty answer students are not able to understand the problem solving steps, students are less able to use and apply the counting operation, students are not able to understand the concepts in solving problems. Keywords: qualitative analysis; mathematical communication; realistic mathematics

Symbols, Symbolism and Significance in Yann Martel’s Life of Pi: Specific Content Knowledge for Teacher Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Visvaganthie Moodley
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
Literary Genres ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Symbols and symbolisms across literary genres are powerful rhetoric devices used to enhance not only writers’ style, but to convey richness in meaning that transcends narrative descriptions. However, as its interpretations are context-bound, it causes anxieties for the under-proficient language teacher who, firstmost, requires deep specific content knowledge to drive instruction and enhance cognition amongst learners. Using qualitative descriptive case study, this paper aims to provide specific content knowledge by examining the literary use of symbols, symbolisms and significance in Yann Martel’s ‘Life of Pi’, which has been prescribed as a set book for Grade 12 school-exiting learners in South Africa, for the year 2017 onwards. The paper will – by analysing arbitrary, cultural and personal symbolisms and significances, mostly through psychoanalytical lens – unravel covert meanings and messages in cultural, religious and environmental contexts whilst simultaneously showing how these are pivotal to understanding major themes in the novel.  

IDENTIFIKASI DIMENSI ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS PADA WANITA PENGUSAHA (Studi Pada Anggota Ikatan Wanita Pengusaha Indonesia Cabang Kota Bandung)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Adi Indradi Wazdi
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
The Public ◽  
Positive Displacement ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Study Case ◽  
Perceived Desirability

The purpose of this research is to identify the dimensions of Entrepreneurial Intentions on women entrepreneurs in IWAPI Bandung City who are middle aged by using Model Intention Entrepreneurial Event of Shapero (SEE). This research use qualitative descriptive case study (case study). The type of sampling that used in this research is Sampling Network who also called Mechanical Snowball (Snowball Sampling) and there are 4 respondents that researcher pick based on criteria that fit the theme of research. All of them are members of IWAPI Bandung City that truly pioneering efforts from the beginning, either to level SME or entrepreneur with a greater level.The results showed that the triggering factors (trigger event) are dominated by the experience of having negative than positive displacement pull and there is only one respondent who experienced both. According to the SEE theory, perceived desirability dimension does not affect the decision of all respondents in entrepreneurship so that they do not really care  the public opinion about the role of women as entrepreneurs because there is not any respondents who own desire from the beginning to be an entrepreneur. The main factors that need to be considered is Perceived Feasibility because it proves that a woman entrepreneur with high confidence is capable to maximize the potential of her resources.

Group Counseling Intervention in Enhancing Emotional Stability of Fire Fighters in the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia: Implication Human Resource

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 666-674
Author(s):  
Norhayati Mohd Noor Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Group Counseling ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Emotional Instability ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Counseling Intervention ◽  
Counseling Interventions ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Group Members

Group counseling intervention is able to enhance emotional stability among adults, especially those serving in the challenging circumstances of uniformed organizations. This study intends to explore the application of group counseling intervention among firefighters in the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia undergoing training for promotion purposes. The objectives of this study are to: a) examine factors that cause emotional instability among firefighters in the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, and b) examine the application of group counseling intervention to enhance emotional stability among firefighters in the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia. This research was conducted using the qualitative descriptive case study design approach. Data collection was done through a focus group comprising 20 firefighters who were undergoing a course for promotion purpose. Five group counseling interventions totaling 16 hours were done a marathon session in three day. Research findings indicate that group counseling intervention is able to help reduce stress and increase emotional stability of firefighers participating in the course. The opportunity to share their feelings, and extend emotional support among group members contributed to the fostering of emotional stability within the group.

Risks and strategies in a Brazilian innovation – flexfuel technology

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 916-930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio Lotti Oliva ◽  
Maria Cecília Sobral ◽  
Fernando Damasceno ◽  
Hélio Janny Teixeira ◽  
Celso Cláudio de Hildebrand e Grisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Successful Case ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Technological Competitiveness

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the importance of innovation in the industry; factors that condition technological competitiveness at Magneti Marelli Controle Motor; analyse the risks and opportunities involved in the process of diffusion and management of flexfuel technology. Design/methodology/approach – The methodological approach was qualitative/descriptive case study, supported by the theoretical framework on risk analysis and strategic analysis. Findings – In a Brazilian market context, new technologies need to make cars more competitive in cost/price terms. Magneti Marelli had an innovative and important role in the development and implementation of this technology. Thus, it achieved a higher share of market and recognition of its entrepreneurial character. Originality/value – There are few academic papers that relate the topics risk, strategy and Innovation. Moreover, the paper reports a successful case of Brazilian innovation in the global automotive industry.

scholarly journals Challenges experienced by healthcare workers in managing patients with hearing impairment at a primary health care setting: a descriptive case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
S. Orrie ◽  
T. Motsohi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Background: There has been little research on the experiences of healthcare workers (HCWs) with deaf/hearing impaired (HI) clients. Anecdotal evidence suggests that HCWs experience challenges, but little is reported on how they manage these challenges. Interactions with and care of deaf/Deaf and HI patients by clinicians has yielded several questions around communication and assessment strategies, as well as comparative quality of health care for deaf/Deaf and HI clients. This research was intended to further the understanding and knowledge of these aspects of health care of deaf/Deaf and HI clients.Methods: The study design is a qualitative, descriptive case study. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with individual HCWs and focus-group discussions with groups of participants. Participants were invited staff members at Retreat Community Health Centre (RCHC) in Cape Town. Convenience sampling was used to select participants, and interviews were conducted until saturation was reached. Data were studied and analysed using the phenomenological method.Results: HCWs reported that they serve very few Deaf or HI clients. However, themes of language barriers, resilience, preconceptions, improvisation and innovation, interpreters and recommendations emerged. Difficulties in communication were acknowledged, but HCWs insisted that these barriers are not insurmountable.Discussion and conclusion: A few preconceptions and gaps in knowledge and awareness were revealed. HCWs also tended to rely on escorts and other interpreters. The dominant recommendations are that HCWs should receive training in sign language (SL) and/or that SL interpreters be available at facilities. Despite using words and phrases such as ‘frustrating’ and ‘more effort’, participants’ concluding remarks reiterate that their experiences are positive, suggesting a notable resilience.

scholarly journals EDUCACIÓN A DISTANCIA VIRTUAL PARA EL POSGRADO EN CIENCIAS EN EDUCACIÓN EN LA UACh. BASES DE UN MODELO. A VIRTUAL DISTANCE EDUCATION FOR POSTGRADE IN EDUCATION SCIENCE IN THE UACh. BASES FOR A MODEL

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-118
Author(s):  
Clara Caballero-Caballero ◽  
Liberio Victorino-Ramírez ◽  
Gustavo Almaguer-Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Educación A Distancia ◽  
Distance Model ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
Education Science ◽  
New Jobs

En el presente  artículo se hizo una propuesta de las Bases de un  Modelo   de Educación a  Distancia Virtual con el propósito de aumentar  la cobertura a través de nuevas ofertas educativas en el Posgrado en Ciencias en Educación. La perspectiva metodológica fue cualitativa de tipo descriptiva con estudio de caso según Stake (1999), desde un enfoque mixto de Hernández, Fernández y Baptista (2006). Como resultado se argumenta que  las bases del modelo  la integran: institución, alumnos, profesores, tutores, con un modelo interactivo,  aprendizaje autónomo, así con base en teorías de aprendizaje y andragógico.Palabras claves: educación a distancia virtual, cobertura, bimodal, educación semipresencial, modelo pedagógico interactivo.AbstractA proposal for the foundation of a Virtual Learning Distance Model in order to increase coverage through new offerings in the Graduate was made in this article. The hypothetical approach argues that the foundations of a Model Virtual Distance Education under a blended format will increase coverage to new jobs in Graduate Education. The methodological approach was qualitative descriptive case study according to Stake (1999), from a mixed approach of Hernández (2006). As a result it is argued that the basis of the integrated model: institution, students, teachers, tutors, with an interactive model of autonomous learning, based on theories of learning and andragogical.Keywords: virtual distance education, coverage, bimodal, blended education, interactive pedagogical model.

scholarly journals Young Adults’ Perspectives on the Use of Symptom Checkers for Self-Triage and Self-Diagnosis: Qualitative Study

10.2196/22637 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e22637
Author(s):  
Stephanie Aboueid ◽  
Samantha Meyer ◽  
James R Wallace ◽  
Shreya Mahajan ◽  
Ashok Chaurasia
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Search Engine ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Google Search

Background Young adults often browse the internet for self-triage and diagnosis. More sophisticated digital platforms such as symptom checkers have recently become pervasive; however, little is known about their use. Objective The aim of this study was to understand young adults’ (18-34 years old) perspectives on the use of the Google search engine versus a symptom checker, as well as to identify the barriers and enablers for using a symptom checker for self-triage and self-diagnosis. Methods A qualitative descriptive case study research design was used. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 young adults enrolled in a university in Ontario, Canada. All participants were given a clinical vignette and were asked to use a symptom checker (WebMD Symptom Checker or Babylon Health) while thinking out loud, and were asked questions regarding their experience. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and imported into the NVivo software program. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted independently by two researchers. Results Using the Google search engine was perceived to be faster and more customizable (ie, ability to enter symptoms freely in the search engine) than a symptom checker; however, a symptom checker was perceived to be useful for a more personalized assessment. After having used a symptom checker, most of the participants believed that the platform needed improvement in the areas of accuracy, security and privacy, and medical jargon used. Given these limitations, most participants believed that symptom checkers could be more useful for self-triage than for self-diagnosis. Interestingly, more than half of the participants were not aware of symptom checkers prior to this study and most believed that this lack of awareness about the existence of symptom checkers hindered their use. Conclusions Awareness related to the existence of symptom checkers and their integration into the health care system are required to maximize benefits related to these platforms. Addressing the barriers identified in this study is likely to increase the acceptance and use of symptom checkers by young adults.

scholarly journals O SIGNIFICADO DO TRABALHO DOCENTE: uma análise da percepção dos professores de uma Ifes de Minas Gerais

Revista Foco ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Isabela Murad ◽  
Barbara Ávila Domingos ◽  
Isabel Cristina Da Silva ◽  
Flávia Luciana Naves Mafra
Keyword(s):  
Social Situation ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Social Prestige ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Professional Fulfillment ◽  
Depth Interviews

Na contemporaneidade assiste-se a um quadro social cada vez mais exigente no que se refere às questões do mundo do trabalho bem como suas buscas incessantes por profissionais competentes e com habilidades variadas, tais mudanças refletem diretamente no trabalho docente, reforçando a necessidade de compreender o significado desta profissão. Assim, este estudo objetiva identificar e analisar os significados do trabalho atribuídos por professores da área de Administração de uma IFES (Instituição Federal de Ensino Superior) de Minas Gerais, sediada na região do Campo das Vertentes. Para operacionalizar essa investigação realizou-se um estudo de caso qualitativo-descritivo, coletando-se os dados por meio de entrevistas em profundidade. Os resultados foram analisados por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Nessa análise, constatou-se que os significados atribuídos pelos professores ao trabalho docente são representados por dimensões positivas e negativas do contexto de trabalho. Do lado positivo, tem-se prestígio social, o reconhecimento, a realização pessoal e profissional e o prazer em exercer o trabalho que gosta. Do outro lado, tem-se a sobrecarga de tarefas, a necessidade em cumprir indicadores, as dificuldades do trabalho em equipe e o excesso de responsabilidades. No entanto, o trabalho é tido como significativo pelos docentes, constituindo-se como parte da identidade de cada um deles. At the present time, there is an increasingly demanding social situation in the world of work, as well as its constant search for competent professionals with varied skills. These changes reflect directly on the teaching work, reinforcing the need to understand the Meaning of this profession. Thus, this study aims to identify and analyze the meanings of the work attributed by professors of the Administration area of an IFES (Federal Institution of Higher Education) of Minas Gerais, headquartered in the region of Campo das Vertentes. In order to operationalize this investigation, a qualitative-descriptive case study was carried out, and data were collected through in-depth interviews. The results were analyzed using the content analysis technique. In this analysis, it was verified that the meanings attributed by the teachers to the teaching work are represented by positive and negative dimensions of the work context. On the positive side, one has social prestige, recognition, personal and professional fulfillment and the pleasure in performing the work that he likes. On the other hand, there is the overload of tasks, the need to comply with indicators, the difficulties of teamwork and the excess of responsibilities. However, the work is considered significant by the teachers, constituting as part of the identity of each one of them.

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