Do Library Schools Adequately Prepare Students for Cataloguing in Irish Law Libraries: an Investigation

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare O'Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Law Firm ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Irish Context ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
Law Library

AbstractIn 2008, BIALL held a pre-conference workshop in Dublin entitled “Back to Basics: Cataloguing and Classification”. The workshop raised some interesting questions about the quality of cataloguing training provided by library schools and law libraries. Although cataloguing in British law libraries has been the subject of research, no study has yet explored cataloguing in Irish law libraries. This study by Clare O'Dwyer redresses this lack of information by focusing exclusively on the Irish context. The perceptions and expectations of cataloguers are examined using a multiple case study design combining interviews and questionnaires. The libraries selected for case study are representative of the three main types of law libraries in Ireland: a professional society law library, a government law library and a law firm library. Following analysis and discussion of the research findings, the study concludes with a series of recommendations regarding the curriculum for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and further training of cataloguers in Irish law libraries.

ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION, MARKET ORIENTATION AND NETWORKING: IMPACT ON INNOVATION AND FIRM PERFORMANCE

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (04) ◽  
pp. 1550024 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROUMA BUCKTOWAR ◽  
AKIN KOCAK ◽  
KESSEVEN PADACHI
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Market Orientation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Incremental Innovation ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Intangible Resources ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Multiple Case

The study examines the relationships among entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation and networking on firm performance with radical and incremental innovation as the mediator. The present study draws on the resource-based view theory to provide insights about intangible resources and capabilities among SMEs. The study adopts a subjectivist approach and is based on multiple case study method by conducting interviews with 7 SMEs purposively operating in different sectors. The research findings seem to support both proactive and responsive market orientation (PMO, RMO), entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and networking have positive relationships on firm performance with radical and incremental innovation as the mediator. It appears firms initiating radical innovation take longer for new product performance because of lack of information about customer needs in the market but networking assists in providing market information that enables commercialization of new products. Further, networking among firms drives performance while strong ties are practiced to a lesser extent.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Responsibility on the Quality of Company Governance

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Ana Jurić ◽  
Aleksandra Zupanc ◽  
Tjaša Štrukelj
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Limited Liability ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Company Governance ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
A Company

AbstractThe central aim of the article is company governance, i.e., researching governance of a company that does not want to be only financially successful but also direct its governance toward socially responsible governance. The article begins with the definition of “theoretical backgrounds,” in which social responsibility in regard to company governance improvement in quality is explained. The article then focuses on the measurement of the quality of company governance; in the research, the selected tool chosen to evaluate the governance of the chosen company regarding social responsibility, i.e., SEECGAN index, is used. Further, the case study of a Slovenian public limited liability company is used. One of the important research findings is the recognition that the addressed part of the SEECGAN index needs to be innovated and further developed. Additional questions for the completion of the index used presents the added value of the article. This article has two limitations: 1) it focuses only on the tool chosen to evaluate the governance of the chosen company regarding social responsibility; 2) the case study is based on publicly accessible data.

Enterprise Information Portals

2006 ◽  
pp. 277-290
Author(s):  
Wita Wojtkowski ◽  
Marshall Major
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Legal Services ◽  
Law Firm ◽  
Enterprise Information

The focus of this case study is a successful regional law firm (an information intensive enterprise) that integrates information technology to improve the timeliness and quality of their work product. The firm uses information technology as an efficient and productive tool allowing them more time to understand their clients’ needs and envision where their businesses will be tomorrow. Their information services professionals evaluate new technologies with an eye toward improving delivery of legal services: the goal is to build an atmosphere where complex business is handled with ease. In this case we explore the issues related to the implementation of an enterprise portal. The issues are both technological and behavioral.

scholarly journals Longitudinal multiple case study on effectiveness of network-based dementia care towards more integration, quality of care, and collaboration in primary care

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. e0198811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anke Richters ◽  
Minke S. Nieuwboer ◽  
Marcel G. M. Olde Rikkert ◽  
Rene J. F. Melis ◽  
Marieke Perry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Multiple Case

scholarly journals What Drives Politicians to Run for Office: Money, Fame or Public Service?

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpie G. Balian ◽  
Arman Gasparyan
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Inductive Reasoning ◽  
Conclusive Evidence ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Local Government Level ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractThis is a multiple case study that investigates the motivations and ambitions of politicians who run for elections. It uses a mixed research design that applies inductive reasoning in the collection and analysis of data from six communities of rural Armenia. Data-collection instruments include in-depth interviews, focus groups, field observations and community survey. Whereas the study considers various theories of motivation and ambition, the conclusive evidence shows that the attractiveness of office at the local-government level in smaller rural communities is not driven by financial considerations and is rather compelled by the desire to make a difference motivated primarily by personal interest in and dedication to bringing positive change in the quality of life in one’s own community. The study also shows that motivators oft en stem from several other factors, including one’s deep-rooted connection with the community, lineage, length of term in office, record of community satisfaction, resultant personal power built over the years in service and the need to be acclaimed by one’s own community. A derivative closely linked to the priority of building the personal reputation of an incumbent mayor is the resultant power of decision-making. These conclusions can be explained using the model offered by Besley and Ghatak (2005) where politicians view public service as a personal mission. This study connects personal drive to sense of community and ancestral presence. The study also explains why mission accomplishment is more attractive than personal profit-making and how the sense of community and ownership are linked to personal drive.

scholarly journals Solar Dryer for Large/Medium Scale Ripening and Drying of Dates; A Case Study of Dates Growing Area of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Saeeda Sultana ◽  
Syed Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Farooq ◽  
Muhammad Ehsan
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Solar Dryer ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Sunshine Hours ◽  
And Performance ◽  
One Year

This study describe the design features and performance of the unglazed transpired solar dryer for large and medium scale drying of Dates in the Dates growing area of Pakistan. The dryer has the designed capacity to dry 500 Kg of Dates from Khalaal (70% humidity) to Tamar (25% humidity), at 55 C ± 5 C in 72 continuous hours using biomass furnace as an auxiliary heat source and it covers approximately 256 m2 areas. This is the ideal humidity condition to store Dates for one year without any further degradation. In traditional open sunshine the huge quantity of Dates are dried in over 150 h hours and requires hectare of area to spread the Dates. Moreover, the quality of Dates in the open sunshine is affected badly due to two main reasons. Firstly, the heavy dust in the area that sticks the Dates during the drying process makes them unable to eat. Secondly, the Monsoon rains in the months of July and August also destroys Dates placed in the open areas for drying. Dera Ismail (D.I.) Khan, a remote district of Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa province of Pakistan, was selected to study the performance of Dates dryer, where solar insolation is 700-750 W/m2 in the months of July and August. The Dates were dried continuously and during off sunshine hours biomass auxiliary source was used. This solar dryer, containing eight trolleys and each trolley is loaded with twelve trays, is the first in Pakistan to dry a large amount of Dates. Moreover, the unglazed transpired dryer is designed in such a way that it can withstand the dusty atmosphere of D.I. Khan and also protect the Dates from dust and rainy water during the drying period. The design does not have any adverse effect on the quality of dried Dates. In D.I. Khan around 350 days are sunny per year and solar thermal technology is economically feasible compared to other conventional energy resources with a payback period of 3 and 7.5 years compared to un-subsided and subsided cost of Natural Gas respectively. The Natural Gas is the cheapest conventional energy source in Pakistan. But solar thermal technology is yet not popular source of energy in the area due to lack of information, fear of initial capital cost and weak government policies for renewable energies. This study also incorporates the recommendations to overcome these issues regarding Solar Thermal Technology, PACS Number: 44.40.+a, 89.30.Cc, 84.60.- h, 89.30.-g.   

scholarly journals Technological Ecosystems That Support People With Disabilities: Multiple Case Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Soledad Ramirez-Montoya ◽  
Paloma Anton-Ares ◽  
Javier Monzon-Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Need Support ◽  
Technological Ecosystems ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Project Data

Advances in technology, research development, and teaching practices have brought improvements in the training, levels of autonomy, and quality of life of people who need support and resources appropriate to their circumstances of disability. This article focuses on empirically analyzing the usefulness of treatments that have been supported by technology to answer the question “How do technological ecosystems being used help people with special educational needs?” The multiple case study methodology was used to address six categories of analysis: project data, objectives, processes, outputs and outcomes, technologies, and impact. The processes, open in communication, were characterized as transversal, ethical, and sustainable. The results yielded various technological ecosystems that support people with disabilities, deliver the help they need to improve their health, and provide enjoyable user experiences. At the same time, they promote the training and improvement of teaching methodologies and involve families in order to improve their knowledge, attitudes, and care of children, young people, and adults with functional diversity.

scholarly journals A qualitative study of the continuing professional development activities of the Chinese private kindergarten teachers’ professional competence

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 540-554
Author(s):  
Xiaojing Liu ◽  
Yulong Li
Keyword(s):  
Professional Competence ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Kindergarten Teachers ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
School Based ◽  
Research Findings

Aim. The number of kindergartens is swelling in China, and that of private kindergartens in particular. The quality of teaching in the latter is positively linked to the levels of teachers’ professional competence. Thus, to enhance the teaching quality in private kindergartens, strengthening teacher’s professional competence is one of the vital approaches. Teacher’s professional competence can be enhanced via effective CPD activities. Therefore, this study aims to explore the types and content of CPD activities for Chinese private kindergarten teachers. Methods. A qualitative approach was adopted in this research. 18 kindergarten teachers were selected as participants from three private kindergartens in Shenzhen. Data was collected by semi-structured interview from 18 teachers. Results and conclusion. The findings showed that the school-based CPD activities are valued by most private kindergarten teachers. Furthermore, this study found that CPD activities can help private kindergarten teachers to be more inclusive and positive in teaching. They enabled teachers to acquire knowledge and skills that are relevant to child care and development, teaching, as well as cooperation with colleagues and children’s parents. Practical application. The research findings presented herein have significant implications for the knowledge base of private kindergarten teachers’ CPD in China. It also has implications for the practice that is relevant to private kindergarten teachers, principals and policy makers.

Visitor Analysis on Effectiveness of Photographs towards Quality of Life: A case study of the Royal Museum Kuala Lumpur

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahari Zubir ◽  
Prince Favis Isip ◽  
Nurul Alia Ahamad ◽  
Nor Hayati Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This research investigates the effectiveness of photographs in enhancing, creating attachment and appreciation towards memories of historical events which took place in the former National Palace of Kuala Lumpur. The purpose of this research is to study the effectiveness of the use of photographs for the appreciation of the museum from the visitors' perspective.  The research findings provide recommendations to museum curators and administrators for better decision making on the utilization and display of photographs in the Royal Museum and other museums in general.Keywords: Royal Museum Kuala Lumpur; photographs; appreciation; effectiveness.eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. 

Operationalizing and Conceptualizing Quality in Mixed Methods Research: A Multiple Case Study of the Disciplines of Education, Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 424-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergi Fàbregues ◽  
Marie-Hélène Paré ◽  
Julio Meneses
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
The Other ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Qualitative Multiple Case Study ◽  
Education Nursing

The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study is to describe and compare how researchers in the education, nursing, psychology, and sociology disciplines operationalize and conceptualize the quality of mixed methods research (MMR). An international sample of 44 MMR researchers representing these four disciplines were interviewed. The study findings point to (a) two perspectives from which the quality of MMR is understood, one contingent and flexible and the other universal and fixed; (b) a relationship between these two perspectives and the participants’ discipline; and (c) a similar occurrence, both in terms of nature and frequency, of the MMR quality criteria most mentioned by the participants across disciplines. Implications of the findings for the field of MMR are discussed.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document