Poverty and delinquency: A qualitative study on selected juvenile offenders in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 965-979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tai Soo Shong ◽  
Siti Hajar Abu Bakar ◽  
M Rezaul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Offenders ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Deviant Peers ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Behavioural Development ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
Life Trajectory ◽  
And Control

This qualitative case study explored the voices of juvenile offenders in Malaysia who were plagued with poverty, and brought to light their plight. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of poverty on the delinquent character and behavioural development of the children on three major crime-enhancing themes – miserable family conditions, school failure and association with deviant peers – to get a broader view of how poverty could influence their life trajectory. The purposive maximum variation sampling method was used in the selection of six young offenders between the ages of 13 and 17 years from Sekolah Tunas Bakti Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A multiple data collection method that included observation, in-depth case study and document analysis was used for data collection. Results showed that three major crime-enhancing themes due to poverty were strongly related to children’s delinquent character and behavioural development. The knowledge gained from this study will further contribute to understanding the real-life experiences of juvenile offenders, particularly those who are experiencing extreme deprivation, and it is hoped that the insight gained could help in the prevention and control of juvenile delinquent behaviour in Malaysia.

Success and failure: a case study of two rural telemedicine projects

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Whitten ◽  
Inez Adams
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Health Organizations ◽  
Telemedicine Application ◽  
Clinical Utilization ◽  
Steady Growth ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
One Year ◽  
Collection Strategies

We studied two rural telemedicine projects in the state of Michigan: one that enjoyed success and steady growth in activity, and one that experienced frustration and a lack of clinical utilization. Multiple data collection strategies were employed during study periods, which lasted approximately one year. Both projects enjoyed a grassroots approach and had dedicated project coordinators. However, the more successful project benefited from resources and expertise not available to the less successful project. In addition, the more successful project possessed a more formalized organizational structure for the telemedicine application. A comparison of the two projects leads to a simple conclusion. Telemedicine programmes are positioned within larger health organizations and do not operate in a vacuum. It is crucial that the organization in which it is intended to launch telemedicine is examined carefully first. Each organization operates within a larger environment, which is often constrained by fiscal, geographical and personnel factors. All these will affect the introduction of telemedicine.

PENGARUH SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERN PENJUALAN TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS PENJUALAN: STUDI KASUS PT. INTI (PERSERO) BANDUNG

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Andhika Ariadharma
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Business World ◽  
Major Activity ◽  
Internal Control System ◽  
And Control

Sales is a major activity in companies that need to be taken seriously, because with the sale of thecompany to earn a profit for the company's survival. Given the importance of sales activity within thecompany, it is necessary to control the sale as well. Sales activity should be planned and carried outeffectively and efficiently as possible in order to profit the company can achieve the optimum point,and the company can also handle and control the sales activity well in line with the growing companyand competition in the business world. In this study, the researchers conducted a case study usingdescriptive analysis research methodology of data collection is done by questionnaires, interviews,observation, and research literature. The method used to test the hypothesis is a statistical method ofSpearman Rank correlation. Based on the results of questionnaires and hypothesis testing is done, theresults obtained by calculating the percentage of 69.22% so it can be concluded that the InternalControl System Sales is designed PT INTI (Persero) is very influence on sales effectivitness.Keywords: Internal Control System Sales, Sales Effectivitness

The Contribution of Case Study Research in Information Science

2022 ◽  
pp. 568-586
Author(s):  
Beatrice Ngulube
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
The Social

The reputation of case study research has grown as a research strategy for developing theories and as a method for investigating and understanding world complex issues. The purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate how the case study research can add value to a research project. Case study research, although becoming increasingly popular is not adequately utilised in information science research. The chapter draws on the literature on case study research in various fields and uses examples to inform research in information science. Case study research have been used across a number of disciplines, particularly, in the social sciences, education and business to address real world problems. Many researchers tend to use case study research because of the numerous advantages it offers. For instance, the employment of multiple data collection instruments maximises the depth of information, which in turn increases transferability of the findings. Additionally, the use of multiple cases and multiple data collection instruments make generalisation easy and valid. Maximising generalisability of findings is the ultimate goal of research.

A Case Study on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in Spanish Schools

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-102
Author(s):  
Marcos Cabezas ◽  
Sonia Casillas ◽  
Azucena Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Semantic Differential ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Constructing Knowledge ◽  
And Control

This article presents the main results from eight case studies carried out at different Spanish schools. Using a common protocol, the authors compared different cases of schools in which computer-supported collaborative learning experiences were carried out in order to identify what standard actions they had in common. In order to facilitate data collection and analysis, the authors opted for a mixed methodology, the instruments being interviews, observation, document analysis, a monitoring guide for the teachers and a semantic differential for the students. It was concluded that collaborative learning strategies favour students, since all of them benefit from constructing knowledge together, sharing responsibilities, taking ideas more in depth, having greater autonomy and control over their own learning, and helping each other in the process.

The Contribution of Case Study Research in Information Science

2020 ◽  
pp. 95-113
Author(s):  
Beatrice Ngulube
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
The Social

The reputation of case study research has grown as a research strategy for developing theories and as a method for investigating and understanding world complex issues. The purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate how the case study research can add value to a research project. Case study research, although becoming increasingly popular is not adequately utilised in information science research. The chapter draws on the literature on case study research in various fields and uses examples to inform research in information science. Case study research have been used across a number of disciplines, particularly, in the social sciences, education and business to address real world problems. Many researchers tend to use case study research because of the numerous advantages it offers. For instance, the employment of multiple data collection instruments maximises the depth of information, which in turn increases transferability of the findings. Additionally, the use of multiple cases and multiple data collection instruments make generalisation easy and valid. Maximising generalisability of findings is the ultimate goal of research.

scholarly journals Indonesian School Management Overseas (Case Study in Indonesia Kuala Lumpur School)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matin Matin ◽  
Sugiarto Sugiarto ◽  
Leni Pujiastuti
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Curriculum Management ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Student Management ◽  
Management Students

The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the implementation of the management of the Kuala Lumpur Indonesian School in detail and thoroughly from the research subjects on the background of the study with existing characteristics. The case in this study is the application of management in the field of education which includes curriculum management, student management (students), personnel/member management, management of educational facilities and infrastructure, financial management, management of school relations with the community, and management of special services. This research uses a phenomenological qualitative approach with a case study design at the Kuala Lumpur Indonesia School located at No. 1, Lorong Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which consists of elementary, junior high, and high school. Data collection techniques are through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data collection techniques with triangulation, data analysis is inductive, and the results of qualitative research emphasize meaning rather than generalization. Based on the analysis of the data it was found that the supporting factors were that the Kuala Lumpur Indonesian School was already running and giving a good role in the implementation of the cultural diplomacy function in Malaysia and the School Financial Management was running well. When teachers whose contracts have expired and must return to Indonesia while substitute teachers have not yet arrived. In student management there is a problem of residence visas, teaching teachers not in accordance with the educational background result in professional competence.

scholarly journals Communication Strategies Used by the Students on the Perspective of Language Proficiency

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Hanita Masithoh ◽  
Endang Fauziati ◽  
Slamet Supriyadi
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Education ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
The People ◽  
Communication Activity

In today’s global environment, communication plays a crucial role since everyone cannot be separated with communication activity. Language is believed as a tool of communication. It provides the means to take the place in the society, to express and convey information, to learn about the people and the world around us. This qualitative case study is set to investigate the use of communication strategies on the perspective of language proficiency because the most significant predictor of specific communication strategy use is language proficiency. There are twelve students with high and low proficiency level as the subject of this study which is taken purposively. They are the second year students of English Education Department at one of the universities in Indonesia. In this study, the researcher used multiple data sources, namely observation, interview, and documentation. It is intended to address the research questions. The results showed that the students with high proficiency level used five (5) types and ten (10) sub-types of communication strategies. While the students with low proficiency level used four (4) types and nine (9) sub-types of communication strategies. It means that students with high proficiency level utilized more types and sub-types of communication strategies than the low proficient students did. The study provides valuable contribution in introducing communication strategies and raising students’ awareness to actually use English in real-life communication.

scholarly journals Improvement of Spreadsheet Quality through Reduction of End-User Overconfidence: Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lazar Raković ◽  
Marton Sakal ◽  
Vuk Vuković
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Experimental Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
End User ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This paper is prompted by and based on earlier research into developers' overconfidence as one of the main causes of spreadsheet errors. Similar to related research, the aim of the paper was to ascertain the existence of overconfidence, and then examine the possibility of its reduction by means of experimental treatment designed for the needs of the research. A quasi-experiment was conducted to this end, in which 62 students of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Novi Sad participated, divided into the experimental and control group. Participants of both groups developed domain free spreadsheets in two iterations each. After the first iterations, students in the experimental group were subjected to experimental treatment: they attended lectures on spreadsheet errors taxonomies supported by real-life examples, and about spreadsheet best practices in the area of spreadsheet error prevention. Results showed that spreadsheet developers who were informed about spreadsheet error taxonomies and spreadsheet best practices create more accurate spreadsheets and are less self-confident in terms of accuracy of their spreadsheets.

scholarly journals Mathematical Modelling of the Spread and Control of Onchocerciasis in Tropical Countries: Case Study in Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ikechukwu Chiwueze Oguoma ◽  
Thomas Mbah Acho
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Mathematical Formulation ◽  
Real Life ◽  
River Blindness ◽  
Life Situation ◽  
Biological Behaviour ◽  
Tropical Countries ◽  
Real Life Situation ◽  
And Control

Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness and Robles disease, is a parasitic disease caused byOnchocerca volvulus, a nematode (roundworm), and it is endemic in tropical countries like Nigeria. The objective of this paper is to discuss the mathematical formulation underpinning the spread and control of this disease on one hand. On the other hand, we make use of some new analytical methods to derive the solution of the resulting set of equations. The numerical results are presented to test the efficiency and the accuracy of both methods. The techniques used for solving these problems are friendly, very easy, and less time consuming. The numerical solutions in both cases display the biological behaviour of the real life situation.

scholarly journals How to Seize the Opportunities of New Technologies in Life Cycle Analysis Data Collection: A Case Study of the Dutch Dairy Farming Sector

Challenges ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Mieras ◽  
Anne Gaasbeek ◽  
Daniël Kan
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Mass Scale ◽  
Quality Data

Technologies such as blockchain, big data, and the Internet of Things provide new opportunities for improving and scaling up the collection of life cycle inventory (LCI) data. Unfortunately, not all new technologies are adopted, which means that their potential is not fully exploited. The objective of this case study is to show how technological innovations can contribute to the collection of data and the calculation of carbon footprints at a mass scale, but also that technology alone is not sufficient. Social innovation is needed in order to seize the opportunities that these new technologies can provide. The result of the case study is real-life, large-scale data collected from the entire Dutch dairy sector and the calculation of each individual farm’s carbon footprint. To achieve this, it was important to (1) identify how members of a community can contribute, (2) link their activities to the value it brings them, and (3) consider how to balance effort and result. The case study brought forward two key success factors in order to achieve this: (1) make it easy to integrate data collection in farmers’ daily work, and (2) show the benefits so that farmers are motivated to participate. The pragmatic approach described in the case study can also be applied to other situations in order to accelerate the adoption of new technologies, with the goal to improve data collection at scale and the availability of high-quality data.

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