Strategies to Implement Circular Economy Practices: A Fuzzy DEMATEL Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 05 (02) ◽  
pp. 253-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahbaz Khan ◽  
Abid Haleem
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Fuzzy Dematel ◽  
Comprehensive Strategy

There is a growing concern among consumers for preserving the environment without compromising the current lifestyle. In this context, organizations are looking for a sustainable business model that can fulfil their business objectives effectively. The concept of the circular economy is emerging as a solution that can help the minimization of the ill effect of industrialization. The circular economy is efficiently adopted and implemented through circular practices. However, the adoption of circular economy practices is not easy for the industries, and it requires a comprehensive strategy. Therefore, this study aims to identify and evaluate the key strategies to accomplish circular economy practices in the present-day context. In order to fulfil the research objective, this study identified 11 significant strategies that are needed for the adoption of circular economy practices. These strategies are identified using an integrated approach of the literature review and focus group discussion with experts. Further, these key strategies are evaluated using the fuzzy DEMATEL and developed a causal relationship among the strategies. The applied method has also classified the strategies into cause and effect group. The cause group comprises the five strategies, while effect group contain the six strategies. The finding suggests that “management involvement, support and commitment” and “creating a vision and goals for circular economy” are prominent strategies. This study will facilitate the managers to make the action plan for implementing the circular practices in order to shift towards the circular economy.

scholarly journals An Evidence-based Model of Teacher Engagement in Indonesia: Indonesian Teacher Engagement Index (ITEI)

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.30) ◽  
pp. 297
Author(s):  
Sasmoko . ◽  
Yasinta Indrianti ◽  
Aqeel Khan ◽  
Nor Fadila Amin
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Teacher Engagement ◽  
Educational Transformation ◽  
Exploratory Stage ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Evidence Based Model

Educational transformation can occur when teachers are directly involved in seeking change through self-diagnostic measurements to have a clear picture of Indonesian teachers’ capacity as a teacher, professional and Indonesian character educator.  The instrument discussed in this research is the Indonesian Teacher Engagement Index (ITEI). This research is the result of the literature review to produce the ITEI model. The research used Neuroresearch method with an exploratory stage through journal study and focus group discussion. The result of the research found that there is a teacher engagement model that is suitable for the characteristics of teachers in Indonesia.  

scholarly journals Development of a Peer Education Program to Improve Concussion Knowledge and Reporting in Collegiate Athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 448-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Ernst ◽  
Meredith E. Kneavel
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Concussion Knowledge ◽  
Pilot Implementation ◽  
Women's Soccer

Context A novel peer concussion-education program (PCEP) was developed to enhance concussion knowledge and reporting among collegiate student-athletes. Objective To describe the PCEP and its development and implementation. Design Program development consisting of a literature review, focus group, and pilot implementation. Setting Athletics department at a college participating at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II-sanctioned competition level. Patients or Other Participants Fifteen student-athletes from the women's soccer and men's lacrosse teams participated in the focus group. Four peer concussion educators (PCEs) were debriefed after the pilot implementation of the PCEP with the women's soccer and men's lacrosse teams. Data Collection and Analysis Focus-group data were analyzed qualitatively. The PCEs were debriefed, and responses were organized into recommendation types. Results The literature review contributed information that supported the development of the PCEP's conceptual model. Focus-group results provided information used to train the PCEs and refine the PCEP's education modules. The pilot implementation and PCE debriefing supplied information used to further revise the education modules, PCE training, and PCEP implementation procedure. Conclusions The PCEP was developed based on the Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior and uses a peer-mediated, cognitive-behavioral, and interdisciplinary model to enhance concussion knowledge of and reporting by collegiate student-athletes. After a focus-group discussion and pilot implementation, we revised the PCEP and its education modules and developed an online manual to facilitate broad dissemination.

scholarly journals MENGANTISIPASI KEJAHATAN SEKSUAL TERHADAP ANAK MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN “AKU ANAK BERANI MELINDUNGI DIRI SENDIRI”: Studi di Yayasan al-Hikmah Grobogan

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Siti Hikmah
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sexual Crimes ◽  
Teachers And Students

<p class="IIABSTRAK333">Recently, the sexual crime for children tends to increase significantly and it causes a traumatic impact on the victims. So it needs strong effort to anticipate the sexual crimes for children as early as possible. This paper describes the efforts to anticipate sexual abuse for children through learning method namely “I dare to take care of myself” at al-Hikmah Foundation, Grobogan. The method used was qualitative descriptive and field research by conducting Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The researcher used interviews and documentation technique for data collection. The teachers and students of al-Hikmah foundation Grobogan became the sources of primary data. While the secondary data sources were taken from a literature review that is relevant to this study. The result showed that one of the efforts to anticipate sexual abuse for children was by optimizing the teachers’ role and parents through Focus Group Discussion activities. Indeed, it was found ten themes to motivate children defending themselves, namely: Why different?, Where the baby came out?, Where to pee?, What kind of touch is it?, Do I tell you or not?, I’m afraid of ghost, Who is he?, Circumcision, Why is it not allowed?, Who could protect me? These activities would produce an understanding of the importance of taking care of themselves to avoid sexual crimes for children and parents.</p><p class="IIABSTRAK333" align="center">_________________________________________________________</p>Kejahatan seksual anak dari tahun ke tahun semakin meningkat, dan menyebabkan dampak traumatis terhadap korban. Maka diperlukan upaya untuk mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual pada anak sedini. Tulisan ini menjelaskan mengenai upaua meng­antisi­pasi kejahatan seksual anak melalui pembelajaran aku anak berani melindungi diri sendiri di Yayasan al-Hikmah Grobogan. metode yang digunakan ada­lah kualitatif deskriptif, jenis <em>field research</em>, dengan <em>Focus Group Discussion</em> (FGD). Teknik pe­ngumpul­­an data menggunakan wa­wan­cara dan dokumentasi. Sumber data primer adalah guru kelas dan siswa MI Yayasan al-Hikmah Grobogan. Sumber data sekunder adalah kajian pustaka dan literature review yang relevan dengan kajian ini. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual anak dilakukan dengan optimali­sasi peran guru kelas dan orang tua siswa melalui kegiatan FGD. Mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual pada anak dilakukan melalui pembelajaran aku anak berani melindungi diri sendiri melalui se­puluh tema yaitu: kenapa berbeda, dari mana keluar­­nya adik bayi, pipis dimana, sentuhan apa nih, cerita nggak ya, ih takut ada hantu, siapa itu, khitan, mengapa tidak boleh, siapa yang bisa melindungiku. Kegiatan ini menghasilkan pemahaman kepada anak dan orang tua pentingnya menjaga diri sendiri agar terhindar dari kejahatan seksual.

scholarly journals For a Circular Education: sustainable transition in the pandemic context

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Carolina Costa Resende ◽  
Jesus Alexandre Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Current Context ◽  
Sustainable Transition

This theoretical essay presents a brief literature review on the Business Model in Circular Economy (CE) and aims to answer the question: what would be the main aspects of the circularity to integrate Countryside Education in the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil? In an essayistic manner, the study made it possible to reflect critically on the opportunities that CE can represent for Countryside Education. The results reveal converging aspects between Countryside Education and CE and that could be seen as a reference for solutions that deeply comprise the cause of socio-environmental problems currently present in the life and production in rural territories in Brazil.

scholarly journals PENGARUH IKLAN DI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM TERHADAP MINAT BELI MASYARAKAT PADA E-COMMERCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick Hartawan ◽  
Delfin Liu ◽  
Marc Richardo Handoko ◽  
Geraldo Evan ◽  
Handyanto Widjojo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Image Information ◽  
Research Findings

 Abstract: In line with the development of Instagram usage as social media, many companies advertise their offerings through Instagram to build consumers’ purchase intention through e-commerce. This research aims to explore and identify the factors on Instagram ads that significantly influence purchase intention on e-commerce. Mixed-methods are conducted through interviews, focus group discussion, literature review, and survey. The findings show that promotion, image, and information on Instagram significantly influence purchase intention through e-commerce. The e-commerce companies could benefit from the research findings to optimize their marketing communicationand increase the e-commerce transaction.    Abstrak: Dengan semakin berkembangnya penggunaan Instagram sebagai media sosial, maka banyak perusahaan yang memasang iklan pada Instagram untuk membangun keinginan membeli konsumen. Penelitian ini bertujuan menggali faktor-faktor pada iklan di Instagram yang mempengaruhi minat membeli melalui e-commerce. Pendekatan mixed-methods dilakukan melalui wawancara, focus group discussion, tinjauan pustaka, dan survey. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan pengaruh faktor promosi, gambar dan informasi pada iklan di Instagram terhadap intensi pembelian melalui e-commerce. Perusahaan e-commerce dapat meningkatkan transaksi e-commerce dengan mengoptimalkan faktor-faktor tersebut dalam strategi komunikasi pemasarannyaKeywords: Instagram, e-commerce, promotion, image, information   Kata Kunci: Instagram, e-commerce, promosi, gambar, informasi

scholarly journals Sustainability-Oriented Business Model Evaluation—A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10908
Author(s):  
Anika Süß ◽  
Kristina Höse ◽  
Uwe Götze
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Model Evaluation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Indicator System ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Sustainable Business Models

Since the need of sustainable development is indisputable, companies are forced to strive for resources, processes, and products that are sustainable. Thus, their business models as the main representation of their activities should be designed in an ecologically, economically, and socially beneficial way. However, designing and developing sustainable business models is closely linked to their evaluation. Sustainable business model evaluation as a vital part of business model development has been addressed in literature in the past with increasing frequency. As a consequence, the plethora of different approaches of sustainability-oriented business model evaluation calls for a systematic literature review. Thus, in this study, we reviewed existing articles on sustainability-oriented business model evaluation and identified four main categories of evaluation methods: single indicators (I), indicator system/framework (II), simulation-based evaluation (III), and multi criteria decision-making (IV). By analyzing and structuring the proposed approaches, their benefits and limitations are revealed, pointing out gaps and future research needs for successfully designing and evaluating business models today and in the future.

scholarly journals Pendidikan Karakter Melalui Pembelajaran Daring (Sebuah Model Konseptual)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rony Sandra Yofa Zebua
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Group Discussion

(Pembimbing: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Tafsir, M.A. &amp; Dr. Asep Dudi Suhardini, S.Ag., M.Pd. - Tesis - Magister Pendidikan Islam Universitas Islam Bandung). Pendidikan karakter merupakan salah satu tujuan utama pendidikan di Indonesia. Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi, kebutuhan serta peluang pemanfaatannya di dunia pendidikan, diperlukan adanya adaptasi dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran karakter, khususnya dalam pembelajaran daring. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan konsep yang jelas agar kegiatan pembelajaran dapat berlangsung secara maksimal. Namun penelitian terdahulu, belum ditemukan adanya model pendidikan karakter melalui pembelajaran daring yang dapat dijadikan acuan. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model konseptual pendidikan karakter melalui pembelajaran daring yang mencakup metode dan strategi yang disesuaikan dengan tujuan pembelajaran dan pokok bahasan, serta sistem sosial, prinsip reaksi, sintaks, bahan dan alat yang dibutuhkan, serta evaluasi.Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deduktif dengan mengkombinasikan Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), Komponen Karakter Lickona (KKL), dan framework TPACK untuk membantu penyusunan model. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian konseptual dengan tipe model dengan menerapkan multi method qualitative dalam pengumpulan datanya. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah Systematic Literature Review (SLR) dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). SLR dilakukan dengan cara mencari, menyeleksi, dan mengkaji penelitian-penelitian terdahulu yang relevan, sedangkan FGD dilakukan sebanyak 3 kali (31 Januari 2021 – 14 Februari 2021) yang melibatkan 18 guru Pendidikan Agama Islam &amp; Budi Pekerti atau Diniyah dari berbagai lembaga pendidikan di Provinsi Jawa Barat. Berdasarkan 123 referensi penelitian yang relevan dan pengumpulan data dari FGD, dilakukan triangulasi data dan ditemukan 45 kegiatan pembelajaran yang dipetakan menjadi metode dan strategi yang dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran daring.Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa metode dan strategi pada pendidikan karakter membutuhkan kesesuaian dengan KI/KD mapel PAI &amp; BP SMP berdasarkan karakteristik KKL masing-masing. Implementasi metode dan strategi dalam pembelajaran daring disesuaikan dengan tipe aplikasi utama yang akan digunakan. Sistem pendukung lainnya disesuaikan dengan tipe aplikasi utama, metode dan strategi tersebut. Dalam sintaks pembelajarannya perlu diperhatikan sintaks sosial dan prinsip reaksi yang telah disusun dan ditetapkan oleh sekolah. Integrasi dan operasionalisasi dari prosedur tersebut direpresentasikan dengan model konseptual yang diajukan dalam penelitian ini, serta desain Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran khusus untuk pembelajaran daring (RPP Daring) yang dilengkapi dengan cara pengisiannya.

scholarly journals Identifying Data Quality Dimensions for Person-Generated Wearable Device Data: A Multi-Method Study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvia Cho ◽  
Chunhua Weng ◽  
Michael G Kahn ◽  
Karthik Natarajan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Wearable Device ◽  
Domain Experts ◽  
Secondary Use ◽  
Quality Dimensions ◽  
Data Quality Dimensions ◽  
Incorrect Data

BACKGROUND There is a growing interest in using person-generated wearable device data for biomedical research, but concerns in the quality of data such as missing or incorrect data exists. This emphasizes the importance of assessing data quality prior to conducting research. In order to perform data quality assessments, it is essential to define what data quality means for person-generated wearable device data by identifying data quality dimensions. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to identify data quality dimensions for person-generated wearable device data for research purposes. METHODS Study was conducted in three phases: (1) literature review, (2) survey, and (3) focus group discussion. Literature review was conducted following the PRISMA guideline to identify factors affecting data quality and its associated data quality challenges. In addition, a survey was conducted to confirm and complement results from the literature review, and to understand researchers’ perception on data quality dimensions that were previously identified as dimensions for the secondary use of electronic health record (EHR) data. The survey was sent out to researchers with experience in analyzing wearable device data. Focus group discussion sessions were conducted with domain experts to derive data quality dimensions for person-generated wearable device data. Based on the results from the literature review and survey, a facilitator proposed potential data quality dimensions relevant to person-generated wearable device data, and the domain experts accepted or rejected the suggested dimensions. RESULTS Nineteen studies were included in the literature review. Three major themes emerged: device- and technical-related, user-related, and data governance-related factors. Associated data quality problems were incomplete data, incorrect data, and heterogeneous data. Twenty respondents answered the survey. Major data quality challenges faced by researchers were completeness, accuracy, and plausibility. The importance ratings on data quality dimensions in an existing framework showed that dimensions for secondary use of EHR data is applicable to person-generated wearable device data. There were three focus group sessions with domain experts in data quality and wearable device research. The experts concluded that intrinsic data quality features such as conformance, completeness, and plausibility, and contextual/fitness-for-use data quality features such as completeness (breadth and density) and temporal data granularity are important data quality dimensions for assessing person-generated wearable device data for research purposes. CONCLUSIONS In this study, intrinsic and contextual/fitness-for-use data quality dimensions for person-generated wearable device data were identified. The dimensions were adapted from data quality terminologies and frameworks for the secondary use of EHR data with a few modifications. Further research on how data quality can be assessed in regards to each dimension is needed.

scholarly journals Folklore and Folk Songs of Chittagong: A Critical Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Amir Mohammad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Folk Songs ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
The World

Folk Songs stems from Folklore are very rich in the southern region of Chittagong. In this part of the world Folk Songs play pivotal role in the lifestyle of people as a heart-touching and heavenly connection exists between human, nature and Folk Songs. Folk Songs in this area are special because we found the theme of Nature Conservation in them. We took the southern part of Chittagong (Lohagara, Satkania, Chandanaish and Patiya) as our research area, selected a village namely Chunati in the systematic sampling and more than 100 people were interviewed through focus group discussion and key informant interviews. The sufficient literature review is also done. People in this area love nature a lot. Here music personnel were born from time to time who not only worked for the musical development but also created consciousness among people to love nature and save it. We discussed about the origin of Folk Songs, pattern of Folk Songs to clarify the importance of Folk Songs of Chittagong for its connection to Folklore and at the same time for promoting the idea of Nature Conservation. Of course, this part of studies deserves more attention in the field of research. Our ultimate goal should be to conserve and promote Folk Songs of Chittagong with yearlong heritage that automatically will later enrich Folklore and Nature Conservation.

scholarly journals IDENTIFYING BARRIERS TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION USING GREY DEMATEL APPROACH: CASE OF CHINA

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 364-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhu Han ◽  
Lufan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The World ◽  
Traditional Construction

Off-site construction (OSC) methods have been widely adopted in the construction industry around the world. However, in a lot of developing countries, the application of OSC still lags behind. Although a number of research efforts have focused on identifying the OSC barriers, they are limited to qualitative descriptions, which lacks the understanding of the interrelationships among the barriers. To address this gap, this paper proposed a methodology for identifying the OSC barriers and their cause-effect relationships. The proposed methodology is composed of three phases: (1) a comprehensive literature review and in-depth interview with the OSC industry experts, (2) questionnaire survey and focus group discussion, and (3) grey DEMATEL analysis. The proposed methodology was applied in the context of China’s construction industry. The results of the grey DEMATEL analysis provided the cause-effect relationships of the 35 identified OSC barriers, which indicated six important aspects be taken into deeper consideration, such as governmental regulations and incentives, OSC practices and experiences, as well as traditional construction method transformation. The outcomes of this study will support policymakers and OSC participants to identify the influencing OSC barriers and their interrelationships, as well as propose appropriate strategies for overcoming the barriers and broadening the OSC application.

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