scholarly journals The material culture of burial and its microgeography: A Luxembourg cemetery as a methodological example of an object-centred approach to quantitative material culture studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 334-359
Author(s):  
Christoph K. Streb ◽  
Thomas Kolnberger ◽  
Sonja Kmec
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Material Culture ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Spatial Proximity ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
The University

This article uses a novel quantitative methodology to examine sepulchral material culture. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of social spatialization and art as agency, the authors contend that variations in grave designs and materiality cannot simply be explained in terms of changes in fashion and mentality. Other factors also need to be taken into account. Using a digital data collection tool, the Cemetery Surveyor Application (CSA) developed at the University of Luxembourg, they compile a set of data encompassing all the material aspects of each grave in a cemetery in Luxembourg (Western Europe), the setting of their case study. The graves are dated from the 1850s to 2015. |The authors compare the chronological evolution of the most recurrent material features with a GIS-based spatial analysis of the same features. The results of the spatial analysis not only largely confirm the chronological study, but also allow them to be more precise (dating is often problematic) and include undated graves (a third of the sample). The digital data collection tool also allows them to compare cemeteries and to highlight variations in these that cannot merely be imputed to chronology, but also to spatial proximity and material agency.

Management Systems of User Interfaces Functionalities in Latin

2011 ◽  
pp. 196-214
Author(s):  
Elsa Barber ◽  
Silvia Pisano ◽  
Sandra Romagnoli ◽  
Verónica Parsiale ◽  
Gabriela de Pedro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Search Queries ◽  
National Libraries

Taking into account the fundamental role of online public access catalogs in the dissemination of scientific and technical information, it was considered relevant to look into the situation of user interfaces of OPACs Web of university, special, public and national libraries in Latin America. A quantitative methodology has been adopted and a checklist of system functions (Hildreth, 1982) updated was used as data collection tool. A sample of 846 OPACs was obtained from predefined search queries and classified according to type of software, type of library and country. A subset of 374 units was selected of those whose system presented a frequency of appearance = 10. The percentage of presence of functionalities in each area was calculated and functionalities were compared according to type of software by test of independence. It was then possible to typify the interfaces of the analyzed OPACs according to the selected types of software and in relation to their category.

scholarly journals Students' Perception of Social Development through Sports at University Level

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 130-139
Author(s):  
Javed Ali Soomro ◽  
Ghayoor Abbas Bhati ◽  
Nisar Ahmed Khaskheli
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sports Programs ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Relationship Of

This investigation was conducted on the university students studying at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur (SALU)-Sindh-Pakistan. 100 students amongst the enrolled students in various teaching departments (N=100) were selected to take part in the study as on a random sampling basis. A survey questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. The frequency percentage were differently calculated with the general frequencies shows the results of various statements about students' perception regarding social development through sports as frequency percent of items maximum as 30%, item-2, 38%, item-3, 31%, item-4, 42%, item-5, 46%, item-6, 51%, statement-7, 46% item-8, 47% item-9, 48%, item-10, 52% which all were different from each other. The results depict the closest relationship of sports with the social development of youths in our society. This investigation recommends that sports programs that may offer opportunities to ensure the social development of youths must be organized.

scholarly journals Using Spanish in English Language Chilean Classrooms? Perspectives from EFL Teacher Trainees

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eladio Donoso
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Student Teacher Relationship ◽  
English Class ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Efl Teacher ◽  
The University

This article presents a study which explores perceptions of Chilean future teachers of English as a foreign language regarding the usage of Spanish as L1 in English lessons. The participants belong to first- and fourth-year levels of their programs at four universities located throughout Chile. The data collection tool was Mohebbi and Alavi’s (2014) Likert questionnaire, along with an open questions section. The data were subjected to descriptive statistical analyses and mean difference tests. The results indicate that the participants would use Spanish in the English class mainly for two reasons: (1) for pedagogical-didactic purposes and (2) to maintain the student-teacher relationship. The study concludes that there are no statistically significant differences in regard to the course-level year the subjects are enrolled in or regarding the university with which they are affiliated.

iPhone for data collection: distraction in low-technology home

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Teichert
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Literacy Practices ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Western Society ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
New Literacy ◽  
New Literacy Studies ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThis paper describes the unintended and unanticipated ways an iPhone as a data collection tool created distractions during observations of five-year-old twins' digital literacy practices while in their home.Design/methodology/approachSituated in sociocultural theories of learning and development and new literacy studies, the 12-month-long case study examined young children's digital literacy practices in their homes before and during their transition into kindergarten. The article focuses on the data collection of five-year-old twins in their home with their parents, a family the author called the Skywalkers. Data sources included semistructured interviews, participant observations and informal conversations.FindingsThe mother was a low-technology user and preferred her children to engage in nondigital activities. The children were permitted 10 min every other day of “digital time.” The iPhone as a data collection tool provided them with digital access they would otherwise not have. The mother knew the focus of the study was digital engagement and that the iPhone was used for data collection (i.e. photographs and videos). Although the iPhone was intended to be used in establishing rapport and taking photographs, the children frequently asked to video record their play and therefore the iPhone became a distraction.Originality/valueGiven the prevalence of smartphones in Western society, the recruitment of a family with such low-technology use was unforeseen. As digital data collection increases in qualitative research, researchers should not assume that a smartphone is always appropriate for gathering photographic data. This is particularly important when investigating digital literacy practices of families in their homes.

scholarly journals Interventions to support retention and resiliency of homeless students in higher education

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Angela Lynn Karlin
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Homeless Students ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Social Fabric ◽  
Major Metropolitan Area ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Justice Theories ◽  
The University

Homelessness and housing insecurity is prevalent on college campuses and influences the ability for a student to persist in their degree program (Hallett 2010; Hallett and Crutchfield, 2017). Students struggling with basic needs have lower integration into the academic and social fabric of the institution (Gupton, 2017; Hallett, 2010). Persistence to degree not only helps break the cycles of homelessness and poverty, but also promotes social justice and resiliency. The data collection and analysis sought to answer four research questions. Using both qualitative and quantitative data, framed by the theoretical frameworks of resiliency and social justice theories was this inquiry. The research was conducted at the campus of a regional, public institution within 40 minutes of a major metropolitan area. Interviews of three key administrators and a focus group of academic advisors and survey data of 50 aid administrators at large, public institutions provided the method of data collection to assess the barriers and interventions, if any, for students encountering homelessness while in college. The data analysis found three recurring themes: Education regarding homelessness, resource development and the elimination of barriers. Research from this study underscored the need for interventions to be developed to assist the student to support retention. Additionally, the development of interventions allows faculty and staff to advocate for students while assisting the university in meeting enrollment and graduation goals.

scholarly journals Identification of Factors That Motivate People With Multiple Sclerosis to Participate in Digital Data Collection in Research: Sequential Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Karnoe ◽  
Lars Kayser ◽  
Lasse Skovgaard
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods

BACKGROUND Digital data collection has the potential to reduce participant burden in research projects that require extensive registrations from participants. To achieve this, a digital data collection tool needs to address potential barriers and motivations for participation. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify factors that may affect motivation for participation and adoption of a digital data collection tool in a research project on nutrition and multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS The study was designed as a sequential mixed methods study with 3 phases. In phase 1, 15 semistructured interviews were conducted in a Danish population of individuals with MS. Interview guide frameworks were based on dimensions from the electronic health literacy framework and the Health Education Impact Questionnaire. Data from phase 1 were analyzed in a content analysis, and findings were used to inform the survey design in phase 2 that validates the results from the content analysis in a larger population. The survey consisted of 14 items, and it was sent to 1000 individuals with MS (response rate 42.5%). In phase 3, participants in 3 focus group interviews discussed how findings from phases 1 and 2 might affect motivation for participation and adoption of the digital tool. RESULTS The following 3 categories related to barriers and incentives for participation were identified in the content analysis of the 15 individual interviews: (1) life with MS, (2) use of technology, and (3) participation and incentives. Phase 1 findings were tested in phase 2’s survey in a larger population (n=1000). The majority of participants were comfortable using smartphone technologies and participated actively on social media platforms. MS symptoms did cause limitations in the use of Web pages and apps when the given pages had screen clutter, too many colors, or too small buttons. Life with MS meant that most participants had to ration their energy levels. Support from family and friends was important to participants, but support could also come in the form of physical aids (walking aids and similar) and digital aids (reminders, calendar functions, and medication management). Factors that could discourage participation were particularly related to the time it would take every day. The biggest motivations for participation were to contribute to research in MS, to learn more about one’s own MS and what affects it, and to be able to exchange experiences with other people with MS. CONCLUSIONS MS causes limitations that put demands on tools developed for digital data collection. A digital data collection tool can increase chances of high adoption rates, but it needs to be supplemented with a clear and simple project design and continuous communication with participants. Motivational factors should be considered in both study design and the development of a digital data collection tool for research.

scholarly journals Potential of the digital data collection tool for long-lasting insecticide-treated nets mass campaigns in Nigeria: A formative study (Preprint)

10.2196/23648 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youngji Jo ◽  
Nathan Barthel ◽  
Elizabeth Stierman ◽  
Kathryn Clifton ◽  
Esther Semee Pak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Insecticide Treated Nets

scholarly journals An Investigation into the Barriers for University Students to the Use of Recreation Areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Osman Tolga Togo ◽  
Arda Öztürk
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Normal Distribution ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Paired Comparisons ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Recreation Areas ◽  
Participation Barriers ◽  
Recreation Area ◽  
The University

In this research, it is aimed to determine the participation barriers of the students who are studying in sports departments of the university and living in different geographical areas related to the use of recreation area by the municipalities. The study group, the universities in four regions in Turkey 135 girls and 197 boys studying sports science constitute a total of 332 students. As a data collection tool; Gümüs, H. & Alay Özgül, S. The scale of participation barriers to the use of recreation area consisting of 17 questions and five sub-dimensions developed in 2017 was used. The findings show that the data do not have a normal distribution. In the evaluation of the data, Mann Whitney-U test was used for paired comparisons and Kruskall Wallis Analysis test was used for three and more comparisons, and significant differences were found in the sub-dimensions of department variable, gender, place of residence and use of private vehicles (P <0.05).

scholarly journals Identification of Factors That Motivate People With Multiple Sclerosis to Participate in Digital Data Collection in Research: Sequential Mixed Methods Study

10.2196/13295 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. e13295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Karnoe ◽  
Lars Kayser ◽  
Lasse Skovgaard
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods

Background Digital data collection has the potential to reduce participant burden in research projects that require extensive registrations from participants. To achieve this, a digital data collection tool needs to address potential barriers and motivations for participation. Objective This study aimed to identify factors that may affect motivation for participation and adoption of a digital data collection tool in a research project on nutrition and multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods The study was designed as a sequential mixed methods study with 3 phases. In phase 1, 15 semistructured interviews were conducted in a Danish population of individuals with MS. Interview guide frameworks were based on dimensions from the electronic health literacy framework and the Health Education Impact Questionnaire. Data from phase 1 were analyzed in a content analysis, and findings were used to inform the survey design in phase 2 that validates the results from the content analysis in a larger population. The survey consisted of 14 items, and it was sent to 1000 individuals with MS (response rate 42.5%). In phase 3, participants in 3 focus group interviews discussed how findings from phases 1 and 2 might affect motivation for participation and adoption of the digital tool. Results The following 3 categories related to barriers and incentives for participation were identified in the content analysis of the 15 individual interviews: (1) life with MS, (2) use of technology, and (3) participation and incentives. Phase 1 findings were tested in phase 2’s survey in a larger population (n=1000). The majority of participants were comfortable using smartphone technologies and participated actively on social media platforms. MS symptoms did cause limitations in the use of Web pages and apps when the given pages had screen clutter, too many colors, or too small buttons. Life with MS meant that most participants had to ration their energy levels. Support from family and friends was important to participants, but support could also come in the form of physical aids (walking aids and similar) and digital aids (reminders, calendar functions, and medication management). Factors that could discourage participation were particularly related to the time it would take every day. The biggest motivations for participation were to contribute to research in MS, to learn more about one’s own MS and what affects it, and to be able to exchange experiences with other people with MS. Conclusions MS causes limitations that put demands on tools developed for digital data collection. A digital data collection tool can increase chances of high adoption rates, but it needs to be supplemented with a clear and simple project design and continuous communication with participants. Motivational factors should be considered in both study design and the development of a digital data collection tool for research.

MATERIAL HANDLING MACHINES AND SYSTEMS – UMI-TWINN PROJECT CONTRIBUTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-20
Author(s):  
Péter Telek ◽  
Béla Illés ◽  
Christian Landschützer ◽  
Fabian Schenk ◽  
Flavien Massi
Keyword(s):  
Material Handling ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Flow Process ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Scientific Excellence ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
New Research ◽  
Eu Project ◽  
The University

Nowadays, the Industry 4.0 concept affects every area of the industrial, economic, social and personal sectors. The most significant changings are the automation and the digitalization. This is also true for the material handling processes, where the handling systems use more and more automated machines; planning, operation and optimization of different logistic processes are based on many digital data collected from the material flow process. However, new methods and devices require new solutions which define new research directions. In this paper we describe the state of the art of the material handling researches and draw the role of the UMi-TWINN partner institutes in these fields. As a result of this H2020 EU project, scientific excellence of the University of Miskolc can be increased and new research activities will be started.

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