scholarly journals Perceptions And Attitudes of Saudi Arabia University Students Towards Adopting WhatsApp As Students-teachers’ Interactive Tool

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 93-109
Author(s):  
Amir Mohammed Albloy ◽  
Wijdan Mohieldeen Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Study Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Communicative Interaction ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Distant Learning ◽  
Interactive Tool ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Group Data ◽  
English Classroom

This study was mainly grounded in the researchers’ personal experience of using WhatsApp as an interaction tool in an English classroom. This platform was used to enhance the communicative interaction between the students and their teachers. WhatsApp group was created during the first semester in 2018/2019 at the College of Science and Arts at Najran University - Branch of Sharurah, and the College of Sciences & Arts at Qassim University - Branch of Alasyah. The participants were bachelor degree students of English. The study employed a quantitative exploratory research approach, whereby a questionnaire was distributed to students who used WhatsApp as an interactive tool in their course of study. Data was obtained through a questionnaire with (40) purposively selected students of WhatsApp group. Data were analyzed quantitatively based on the SPSS program. The results show that WhatsApp had a positive effect in enhancing interaction between students and their teachers, WhatsApp makes interaction between teachers & their students easier than in the classroom. As a result, shy students can freely communicate & interact through WhatsApp with each other and their teachers, WhatsApp creates a friendly relationship between students and their teacher, and WhatsApp is an efficient tool of interaction in cases of distant learning. Therefore, student-teacher interaction becomes more effective in WhatsApp than inside the classroom.

Model Pemberdayaan Masyarakat di Kabupaten Purbalingga: Dinamika Program dan Reorientasi Kebijakan Pengembangan

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-191
Author(s):  
Renny Savitri
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Decentralization Policy ◽  
Empowerment Practice

The decentralization policy has long been implemented in Indonesia, but issues related to community development was still a serious problem. Hence the concept of community-based development became the most attentive development concept meantime. This study was conducted in 2010 in Purbalingga Regency. This study used descriptive and exploratory research method. Data collection was done through in-depth interviews, discussions, field trips, and literature study. Data obtained were analyzed using qualitative research methods. The result shows that the implementation of regional autonomy increased empowerment practice both in quantity and quality. Developing empowerment models are Program PNPM Mandiri Pedesaan, TMMD, PKP, Puspahastama, and Desa Sehat Mandiri. Implementation of community development programs generates a positive impact on society both physical and nonphysical. Many problems encountered in community development programs, for instance in terms of the policy, planning, implementation, financial, human resources, and coordination. Amongst all those problems, we expected that in the future there will be a national policy which able to integrate and synergize all government levels and units, and also stakeholders in the implementation of community development programs.

Stakeholder views on sustainability in an urban destination context: an inclusive path to destination competitiveness

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaurav Panse ◽  
Alan Fyall ◽  
Sergio Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Urban Settings ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cultural Sustainability ◽  
Mass Tourism ◽  
Destination Competitiveness ◽  
Development Goals

Purpose Mass tourism in urban settings has proven to be economically significant in many parts of the world. To date, however, the academic debate on sustainable tourism has focused primarily on the ecological and socio-cultural sustainability of tourism in rural and coastal, rather than urban, settings. This paper aims to review the emerging debate on sustainable urban tourism, its complexities and challenges, and questions how urban destinations that are striving to become sustainable cities, can leverage benefit from the implementation of sustainable policies and practices to achieve tourism ‘destination’ competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a qualitative, exploratory research approach using in-depth interviews to seek responses from key stakeholders on their views and experiences of sustainability in the context of an urban destination. Thematic analysis is used to analyze and present the findings. Findings This study concludes that destinations need to be viewed in their broader regional context. Rather than be viewed solely as destinations that are ‘kind to the environment,’ sustainable urban destinations need to demonstrate a deeper commitment to all stakeholder groups, and especially local residents, to provide a fair and desirable ecosystem for achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Originality/value This paper reflects on the potential relationship between ‘urban sustainability’ and the ‘destination competitiveness’ of an urban tourism destination. This then will provide the platform for sustainability to truly contribute to future destination competitiveness.

scholarly journals Penetapan Instruktur Diklat Menggunakan Metode Clustering K-Means dan Topsis Pada PT PLN (Persero) Udiklat Jakarta

Petir ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-121
Author(s):  
Nurul Dyah Budiana ◽  
Riki Ruli A. Siregar ◽  
Meilia Nur Indah Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Study Data ◽  
Topsis Method ◽  
Group Approach ◽  
Application System ◽  
Cluster Data ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
Work Done ◽  
Data Group

Instructor is the main aspect that exists in the implementation of the training. The increasing number of instructors and the need for training is also increasing every year there is no system that can help the process of determining quickly and precisely. In need of a method that can classify the instructor data in accordance with the title of training materials and can be assigned instructor each of the training materials and do not ignore aspects of assessment of the instructor. In this study data mining techniques are used to help recommend instructors for each subject matter of the training based on the cluster data group approach. So it can be used in determining the instructor's assignment per training materials in the future. K-Means clustering method is used to group data into clusters by looking at the centroid  value that has been determined. And the Topsis method is used to assign one instructor's name through the rankings of preference values. In this research CRISP-DM method is used as software engineering method system work done in sequence or linearly. In the testing process has been generated if the manual data and data processing if the application system is the same. This application to facilitate the Supervisor and Learning Development staff in setting instructors per training materials.

scholarly journals Analysis of Marketing Strategies to Increase Sales at PT. Karya Tunggal Properti

Jurnal Office ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Aidil Amin Effendy
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
General Property ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Sales Growth

Innovative and creative marketing strategies must always be carried out so that the company does not experience a loss in sales so that if it is unable to compete with other companies. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the marketing strategy of PT. Karya Tunggal Properti Pamulang Tangerang Selatan and know the implementation of the marketing strategy of PT. Karya Tunggal Properti Pamulang, Tangerang Selatan to increase sales. In this study, the research approach used is to use qualitative methods. Qualitative research is aimed at gaining a deep understanding of the situation at hand. In this study, data collection techniques used in qualitative methods are interviews, observation, and documentation. The research results obtained, namely in general property products managed by PT. Karya Tunggal Properti experienced sales growth from year to year, but the target of the company has not been achieved. The unit sales data obtained are a total of 20 housing units sold from 2017 totaling 8 units and in 2018 totaling 12 units, while the target given by the company is 36 units so that the realization of the percentage obtained only reaches 22.22% and 33.33 %, but sales from 2017 to 2018 increased by 11.11%. The success of increasing sales of PT. Karya Tunggal Properti for 1 year was obtained from the implementation of marketing strategies, including product strategy, price, promotion, and place.

scholarly journals Implementasi Kebijakan Pemerintah Kota Makassar mengenai Pemberian Insentif kepada Ketua RT dan RW

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
St .Sukmawati. S ◽  
Roslina Alam
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Municipal Government ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Government Program ◽  
Data Collection Technique

Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas pemberian insentif RT dan RW yang diukur pada sembilan indikator kinerja yang semuanya terkait dengan aplikasi program Pemkot Makassar. Tehnik pengumpulan data studi lapang ini terdiri dari observasi, wawancara serta dokumentasi. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kota Makassar tepatnya di Kecamatan Rappocini dengan 11 Kelurahan sebagai obyek penelitian yang akan dikaji. Pendekatan peneltian ini menggunakan analisis kualitatif dengan tipe deskriptif yang tujuannya untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai fenomena yang terjadi. Dampak yang diharapkan dari perwali Kota makassar No 3 tahun 2016 tentang pemberian insentif kepada RT dan RW sekota Makassar khususnya Kecamatan Rappocini adalah penerapan pelayanan yang mampu bersinergi secara positif antara masyarakat dengan aparatur pemerintah terkecil RT/RW dan pemberian insentif bagi RT/RW sesuai dengan kebijakan yang ada. Kata Kunci : Kebijakan Pemerintah, Pemberian Insentif, Ketua RT/RW Abstract The purpose of this study was to find out the effectiveness of RT and RW incentives as measured on nine performance indicators, all of which are related to the application of the Makassar Municipal Government program. This field study data collection technique consists of observation, interview and documentation. The methods of data collection in this study are interviews, and documentation. This research was conducted in makassar city precisely in Rappocini sub-district with 11 villages as the object of research to be studied. This research approach uses qualitative analysis with descriptive type whose purpose is to provide an overview of the phenomenon that occurs. The expected impact of makassar City Trust No. 3 of 2016 on providing incentives to RT and RW in Makassar, especially Rappocini Subdistrict, is the implementation of services that are able to synergize positively between the community with the smallest government apparatus RT / RW and provide incentives for RT / RW in accordance with existing policies. Keywords: Government Policy, Incentivizing, Chairman of RT/RW.

scholarly journals Student Emotions Matter

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
Wendee White ◽  
Richard D Ingram
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Coping Resources ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Postgraduate Student ◽  
Action Research Approach

Increasingly, the taught postgraduate student experience is being recognised as a complex journey influenced by a multiplicity of interconnected factors that are institution-related, discipline specific, and socio-culturally informed. This emergent recognition of the complexity of being a TPG student underpinned the research study reported in this paper; well-being was conceptualised as central to the student experience and interconnected with five facets of the student journey. It was explored through the lens of emotion and as an independent variable. Guided by principles of pragmatism, the study followed an action research approach seeking the perceptions of TPG students engaged in academic study and in turn reports the findings relating to their student experience. This paper reports on findings from year 1 (2017-18 academic year) of a 3-year longitudinal study.  Data were collected in 2 phases using an online survey followed by focus group interviews and then underwent thematic analysis.  Our findings reinforce and further inform the understanding that the TPG student experience is uniquely complex. Through our exploration we have come to understand TPG student experience as an emotionally rich process influenced by three dimensions of the student journey, degree of connectedness; effectiveness of supports; and quality of communication, that elicit threat or challenge appraisals based on perceived demands and coping resources, triggering emotion responses that impact well-being, and learner engagement.  Keywords: taught postgraduate student experience, well-being, emotion, action research

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF PICTURE & PICTURE MODEL IN INTRODUCING ENGLISH VOCABULARY (NUMBER) AT EARLY CHILDHOOD (Case Study in term of Motivation Aspect)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Ratna Purwanti Purwanti
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Sensitive Period ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Model Learning ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Study Case ◽  
Global World

The golden age is a sensitive period that is very important for children to develop all aspects of development such as language, one of which is English so they can compete in the global world while growing up. Introducing activity must be carried out with a learning model that is and are concrete so that children can understand what is meant for example the picture and picture model learning. This study aims to describe how the contribution of the application of picture and picture model in introducing English vocabulary (number) at early childhood to increase children's motivation. The research approach used is qualitative with the type of case study (case study). Data collection using in-depth interview, observation and documentation. The result showed that the application of picture and picture model in introducing English vocabulary (number) contribute to the improvement of children's motivation such as children's attention during activity (attention), children's interest in English (interest), trust the child's self in knowing English vocabulary (confidence) and the satisfaction with fun learning (satisfaction). This research can be used as input for the teacher to create English learning that can increase children's motivation in class.

scholarly journals Child Marriage among Maasai Girl Students in Tanzania: The Case of Kilosa District

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-71
Author(s):  
Jonathan Ndaula
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Child Marriage ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Close Monitoring ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
The Government ◽  
Girl Students

This study explored the reasons for persistence of child marriage among Maasai girl-students in Tanzania. Three research questions guided this study, namely: Why does girl students’ marriage among the Maasai community of Tanzania continue to exist? What is the position of education stakeholders in protecting girls from child marriage? What strategies should be taken to address child marriage in the Maasai community? The study employed qualitative research approach where a case study design was used to explore the problem. It adopted interviews, focus group discussion and observations as research methods. Purposive and snowball sampling strategies were employed to get 39 participants who were involved in this study. Data were analysed qualitatively through thematic analysis strategies. The findings revealed that child marriage is still practiced in the Maasai community where the legible age for marriage of Maasai girls range from 6 to 15 years depending on the number of competing men and the economic status of the family of the boy or girl. Society members employ persuasion and pressure, transfer of students, pregnancy and corruption to enable marriage of Maasai girl students. In addition, the findings revealed that Maasai traditions and customs, fear of early pregnancies, corruption and irresponsibility of leaders, poverty and undervaluing of education are the factors contributing to persistence of child marriage among the Maasai girl students. The study recommends that the government in collaboration with other stakeholders should aggressively implement laws protecting children. A close monitoring of local leaders’ actions by top government leaders to help combating child marriage is also recommended. Moreover, joint efforts are needed to educate society members and girl-students on the negative impact of child marriage and the importance of girls’ education.

The comparison of social studies textbooks in Turkey, the United States and France based on values education

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 630-640
Author(s):  
Tuğba Kafadar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New York ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
The United States ◽  
Values Education ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Social Studies Textbooks ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Self Transcendence

The present study aimed to compare social studies or equivalent course textbooks in Turkey, the United States, and France (ethics-citizenship education) based on values education content. The study was designed with the holistic multi-case method, a qualitative research approach, and the study data were collected with document analysis. The study group was assigned with criterion sampling, a purposive sampling method. The study data were analyzed with the content analysis technique. The study findings were as follows: Value dimensions in the textbooks employed in the three countries were similar in the self-transcendence value dimension in Turkey and France, while self-enhancement value dimension was identified in the US (New York) textbooks. Analysis of the value types identified in the textbooks of the three countries demonstrated that the achievement category was prominent in Turkish and American (New York) textbooks, while universalism-concern value type was observed in France. Modesty value type was observed the least in the USA (New York) and France textbooks. However, the least frequent category was prestige in Turkish textbooks. The instruction approaches that were frequently observed in the textbook learning-instruction processes in the three countries were similar and the value explanation approach was adopted in Turkish and American (New York) social studies and French ethics-citizenship textbooks. The least frequent value instruction approaches in the textbooks were value instruction by observation in Turkish and French textbooks and moral reasoning method in the American (New York) social studies textbooks. Furthermore, American (New York) textbooks did not employ the value instruction by observation approach.

Can return on investment in knowledge management initiatives in organizations be measured?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maayan Nakash ◽  
Dan Bouhnik
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
High Status ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThis paper focuses on the meanings attributed to the measurement of return on investment (ROI) in knowledge management (KM) initiatives in knowledge-intensive organizations. At the heart of this exploratory research is the introduction of a unique coherent perspective of discipline experts regarding the ROI metric, as part of their perception of assessing effectiveness in this field.Design/methodology/approachThe research begins with in-depth semi-structured personal interviews and continues with focus groups, as part of a qualitative research paradigm. The data were analyzed using a thematic analysis method, based on the grounded theory approach.FindingsThe findings provide empirical evidence regarding the significant challenges associated with the objective assessment of KM performance, which is deeply rooted in numerical-financial values. Despite the high status of ROI in the business environment, the authors find that decision-makers surprisingly avoid evaluating ROI for the most important resource of the organization, notwithstanding the immeasurable hopes that depend on this performance measure and the expectation of establishing the profitability of investment in organizational KM.Originality/valueThe uniqueness of this research is the adoption of the skeptical-critical research approach. For the first time, the authors interrogate the suitability and relevance of the general model of the ROI metric as a means of proving the value and contribution of well-managed knowledge to organizations. The authors call for adoption of a new integrative perspective for evaluating effectiveness, which will reflect the holistic set of KM in organizations.

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