scholarly journals Marketing Efficiency and Equity: A Case Study of an Area's Cotton Ginning Industry

1973 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Stephen Fuller ◽  
Clyde Eastman ◽  
Joe Dewbre
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Work ◽  
Rates Of Return ◽  
Research Product ◽  
Early Contribution ◽  
The Social ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Benefits And Costs ◽  
Return To Investment

Applied economists are becoming increasingly aware of the need to document the social rates of return to investment in research and to analyze how the benefits and costs brought about by the adoption of a research product are distributed among affected groups. Relatively little empirical work has been done on these interrelated topics. Griliches made an early contribution to the subject of social rates of return in his essay dealing with the hybridization of corn.

scholarly journals The Impact of Modern Ultramarathons on Shaping the Social Identity of Runners. The Case Study of Karkonosze Winter Ultramarathon

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Kazimierczak ◽  
Agata Dąbrowska ◽  
Katarzyna Adamczewska ◽  
Ewa Malchrowicz-Mośko
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Extreme Sports ◽  
A Value ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Perfect Space

Despite the growing interest in extreme sports around the world, researchers have rarely investigated the complex factors that have led to a developed commitment to extreme sports in recent years. Precisely, the social identity of ultramarathoners remains a research niche. The aim of the article is to analyze the impact of a sports event on shaping social identity of ultramarathon runners on the example of Karkonosze Winter Ultramarathon (held in Poland). The qualitative method used in the article—interviews with runners—made it possible to examine the factors that create social identity, among which the motives for participation, sports subculture, and the authenticity of the experience play a key role. The first part of the article describes the theoretical aspects of social identity in sport. The second, empirical part presents the research results supplemented by the statements of the contestants. In this case, the subject of analysis is the motives for participation in a winter ultramarathon and their characteristics. Lastly, the article analyzes the subculture of ultramarathoners and the experience of contestants’ authenticity. The investigated winter ultramarathon created the perfect space for creation, deepening and celebrating the social identity of ultramarathoners assessed as a value in itself. The article enriches the present knowledge about the motivation of ultramarathoners because, unlike the results of quantitative research, it presents in-depth responses of runners who were not always concerned by existing research questionnaires.

scholarly journals Accountability in Public Administration: A Case Study of Public Administration to the Poor People in Social Department of Makassar, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Sahruddin Malik ◽  
Fakhri Kahar ◽  
Darman Manda
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Government

Accountability in providing public administration to the poor people in the Social Department of Makassar. This study was qualitative case study approach, while the instruments were the researchers themselves. This study showed that the accountability in providing public administration to the poor people had not run optimally. There were various approaches and alleviation programs for poverty that had not been able to change significantly. There was no continuous program during the official turnover. If the official was changed, then the policy would be changed, thus the programs were ineffective to minimize the poverty in Makassar. The policies and the supports were necessary from all the elements of construction and the involvement of entrepreneurs like stakeholders and community leaders. The government is necessary to take a role in uniting and bridging these issues. In addition, the strategic planning was necessary to involve society, not only as objects of development but also to be involved as the subject of development to alleviate the poverty in Makassar.

“You Looked Better on MySpace”: Deception and authenticity on the Web 2.0

First Monday ◽  
2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren F. Sessions
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Close Reading ◽  
Social Web ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Trend ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Web

This paper examines Social Network Site (SNS) users’ criticism of a popular style of SNS profile picture referred to as “MySpace Angles.” Reactions to this style of portraiture label the display of these photographs “deceptive,” alleging that MySpace Angles fool users into believing that the subject is more attractive than they actually are. This case study approach utilizes a close reading analysis of the MySpace Angle commentary, revealing three main themes in users’ critique of MySpace Angles: 1) users who post these photographs are conforming to a social trend at the expense of their individuality; 2) the presentation of these photographs is narcissistic; and, 3) these photographs purposefully conceal the body. This case study displays a shift in the conception of deception online; on the social Web populated by SNSs, theories of deception and authenticity are called into question as users are increasingly anchored to their bodies and expected to effortlessly present an online self mirroring the off-line self.

scholarly journals الأحوال الشخصيّة في القانون الفرنسي وما يقابله في التشريع الإسلامي: غينـيا كوناكري نموذجاً

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-107
Author(s):  
Mohamed Lamine Sylla ◽  
Muhammad roflee Waehama ◽  
Asman Taeali
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Comparative Methods ◽  
The State ◽  
French Law ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject

This paper discusses some of the Islamic virtues as compared to other religions, either divine or non-celestial, in the most important subjects of life, namely the social issues of marriage and its related matters. In doing so, the research compares Islamic law with French law, with the state of Guinea Conakry as the case study, due to its position as a French colony which practices Islam. This study aims to highlight the similarities in the principles of Islam and French law with regard to many social issues relating to marriage, and in doing so, the researcher has adopted the inductive, analytical and comparative methods. This paper also suggests that there is an interest to translate the relevant Islamic laws in relation to the subject matter, because of the clearly defined principles between the good and the bad.

scholarly journals Understanding The Perpetrators And Victims of Cyberbullying Through Facebook in The City of Palu

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-172
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khairil
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Real World ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Cyber Harassment ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Perpetrators And Victims ◽  
The City

Communication Technology is growing rapidly, it reflects the social behavior of people in this digital era. Harassment is common in real world, thus it is also often in virtual life which leads to cyber harassment or cyberbullying. This research focuses on the Facebook users in reaction to the electing stimulus they got. The behavior of cyberbullying communication is an adverse behavior not only for the object (victim) but also the subject (actor) of cyberbullying itself. The purpose of this research is to identify the respondent behavior and as operant behavior. This research utilize a descriptive-qualitative approach using case study method. The electing stimulations found in the form of online (online interaction through Facebook) or offline (based on real world interaction, not via Facebook) stimuli. Based on the observation and interview with respondent, it can be concluded that there are three forms of cyberbullying communication behavior by youngadults in Palu City that occurred on Facebook, namely impersonation, denunciation, and flame war.

scholarly journals Algorithm for measurement and analysis of authority and influence of users in social and professional networks

Paakat ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
José Felipe Ramírez Pérez ◽  
◽  
Dariel Corchado López del Castillo ◽  
Maylevis Morejón Valdés ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Computer Tool ◽  
Professional Networks ◽  
The Social ◽  
Measurement And Analysis ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
Hits Algorithm ◽  
Adequate Measurement

The measurement and analysis of the authority and influence exercised by a person in an organization or social network, be it formal or informal, has been the subject of numerous researches in several fields of science. At present, this phenomenon has taken on greater connotation due to its irruption in the digital space and the importance of having this knowledge for decision-making in spheres such as politics, education and the dissemination of information. In this research, an algorithm was developed for the measurement and analysis of the authority and influence of users in social and professional networks. The study had a mixed approach, with correlational scope and experimental design. A random sample n = 30 specialists was used, which was carried out between May 2019 and October 2020. It was based on the premise that, in order to carry out an adequate measurement and analysis of authority and influence, the structure of the graph must be considered that represents the social network and the interactions that occur between users. As a result, the Total Authority algorithm is developed, a computer tool for the generation of the graph and a case study, which evaluates its relevance, operation and applicability, which shows satisfactory results in its comparison with the HITS algorithm and a sociogram.

scholarly journals Metodología para Evaluación y Actualización de los Contenidos del Syllabus

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (32) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Marcel Oswaldo Méndez-Mantuano ◽  
Mariuxi Yomaira Olvera Morán ◽  
Evelyn Carolina Egüez Caviedes ◽  
Keyla Ximena Bodero Jiménez ◽  
Darwin Vicente Apolo Robles
Keyword(s):  
Social Economic ◽  
Applied Mathematics ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Traffic Lights ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Los Grupos ◽  
Estudio De Caso

Un buen contenido de Syllabus es una promesa que realiza el docente en beneficio de sus estudiantes. Por ello, existe la necesidad de valorar los temas que son expuestos en las diferentes cátedras, ya que los contextos sociales, económicos y productivos son dinámicos y evolucionan de manera constante y sostenida. La investigación propone una metodología para la evaluación y actualización de los contenidos de los Syllabus, a través de 4 diferentes perspectivas: docente, estudiantil, empresarial y tendencial, por medio del análisis de un estudio de caso aplicado para la asignatura de Matemática Aplicada de la carrera de Tecnología en Administración y dictada durante el segundo período académico 2020 – 2021 (diciembre a mayo). La propuesta metodológica se desarrolló por medio de encuestas a los grupos focales determinados (docentes, estudiantes y delegados empresariales), también se realizó un análisis del Syllabus de la asignatura de Matemática Aplicada a la Administración de la carrera de Licenciatura en Administración del Tecnológico Nacional de México y se contrastaron los contenidos del Syllabus en análisis y el perteneciente a la institución mexicana. Cada una de las 4 perspectivas tiene una valoración porcentual del 25 % en relación con el promedio de los promedios en cada uno de los ítems. La semaforización de los resultados finales del estudio de caso determinó que el 65 % de los contenidos (ítems) se deben mantener dentro de los Syllabus de Matemática Aplicada de la carrera de Tecnología en Administración, mientras que el 35 % de dichos contenidos se tienen que reestructurar, de tal manera, que se fomente el desarrollo aplicativo de los contenidos dentro de un contexto laboralproductivo. También existen contenidos temáticos que deben ser incorporados dentro del documento pedagógico. La propuesta es flexible, donde se posibilita la incorporación de otros elementos que ayuden a esclarecer y fortalecer la metodología. Good Syllabus content is a promise made by the teacher for the benefit of their students. For this reason, there is a need to assess the topics that are exposed in the different chairs, since the social, economic, and productive contexts are dynamic and evolve in a constant and sustained way. The research proposes a methodology for the evaluation and updating of the contents of the Syllabus, through 4 different perspectives: teacher, student, business, and trend, through the analysis of a case study applied to the subject of Applied Mathematics of the Technology in Administration degree and dictated during the II academic period 2020 – 2021 (December to May). The methodological proposal was developed by means of surveys to the specific focus groups (teachers, students, and business delegates), an analysis of the Syllabus of the subject of Mathematics Applied to Administration of the Bachelor of Administration of the National Technological Administration of Mexico and the contents of the Syllabus under analysis and that belonging to the Mexican institution were contrasted. Each of the 4 perspectives has a 25% percentage valuation in relation to the average of the averages in each of the items. The traffic lights of the results of the case study determined that 65% of the contents (items) should be kept within the Syllabus of Applied Mathematics of the Technology in Administration career, while 35% of said contents must be restructure, in such a way as to promote the application development of the contents within a labor-productive context. There are also thematic contents that must be incorporated into the pedagogical document. The proposal is flexible, where the incorporation of other elements that help clarify and strengthen the methodology is possible.

The problem of normative regulation in the context of private-social interaction (case study: the phenomenon of morals)

Servis plus ◽  
10.12737/5543 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
Ирина Дмитриева ◽  
Irina Dmitrieva ◽  
Василий Ивахнов ◽  
Vasiliy Ivakhnov
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Moral Claim ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Control Patterns ◽  
Key Aspects

Based on the analysis of the public conscience as demonstrated in the context of private and social behaviour control patterns, the authors identify mechanisms and principles of normative regulation. For the purpose of the analysis, the authors compare the platforms of Russian and non-Russian researchers and make conclusions about the subject-object nature of moral oughtness. The authors use an integrative approach to morals as ontology-based normative regulation, rather than a will-constraining norm. A critical review of the works by Russian and Soviet philosophers reveals that, when considering the issue of the correlation between the moral and the social, Russian/ Soviet philosophy tends to emphasize and, not infrequently, intentionally exaggerate the determination of the moral oughtness by the social. The authors hold that one of the key aspects of moral determination is the source and the foundation of the moral claim, which, in turn, involves a number of interrelated issues: first, the correlation of the subjective and the objective in the moral plane; second, the correlation of the personal free will and choice of action and behaviour in the framework of moral function.

Like a stone thrown into a pond – poverty contrast of an emporium of solidarity

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 1311-1327
Author(s):  
Marco Ranuzzini ◽  
Giovanni Gallo
Keyword(s):  
Social Impact ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
The Social ◽  
Emilia Romagna Region ◽  
Matching Estimator ◽  
Comprehensive Framework ◽  
Benefits And Costs

PurposeThis paper highlights to what extent an emporium of solidarity may affect poverty conditions of its recipients, and whether it generates net social benefits to different actors involved.Design/methodology/approachTo evaluate the effect of an emporium of solidarity project on poverty conditions of its recipients, we run Probit estimation models. As for the efficiency evaluation, we develop instead a social cost–benefit framework which considers benefits and costs to different actors somehow involved in the program. Results are based on survey data collected by the authors and administrative data.FindingsUsing the emporium attendance length as a measure of the treatment intensity, results underscore that the emporium significantly reduces the monetary poverty only, while it is ineffective on the severe material deprivation. The robustness of our results is confirmed by the implementation of a propensity score matching estimator. Our study suggests that emporia can be efficient in term of resources usage and they can determine positive returns to actors involved, implementing a redistribution of goods toward poor households.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper and its conclusions are based on a case study, thus an Italian emporium called “Portobello” and located in the inner-city area of Modena (Emilia-Romagna region, Italy).Originality/valueThe main novelty of our paper to the literature consists of the elaboration of a first comprehensive framework for the social impact assessment of an emporium of solidarity, regarding both its effects on socio-economic conditions of poor recipient households and its contribution to the local welfare as a whole.

scholarly journals Security Aspects of Critical Infrastructure Protection in Anthropogenic Disasters: A Case Study of Belgrade

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir M. Cvetković ◽  
Andrija Kezunović
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Critical Infrastructure Protection ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
Infrastructure Protection ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The City

Abstract Recognized as the basis for maintaining the functionality of the community in disaster conditions, the protection of critical infrastructure is one of the most important measures to improve the resilience of society. Starting from the fact that society can be affected by various natural and anthropogenic disasters, the subject of this chapter refers to a comprehensive analysis of the security aspects of critical infrastructure protection in anthropogenic (man-made) disasters. On the other hand, the social goal of the research is to determine the level of public awareness of the importance of protecting critical infrastructure from these disasters. By applying the quantitative research tradition, quantitative research was realized in the area of ​​the city of Belgrade, in which 200 respondents were interviewed by the method of random sampling. The obtained research results unequivocally indicate that preventive action in this area should be mainly focused on the adoption of strategies based on which plans are made to prevent the occurrence of these disasters, as well as operational procedures for the protection of critical infrastructure.

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