scholarly journals Binocular coordination during smooth pursuit in dyslexia: a multiple case study

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Yang ◽  
Marine Vernet ◽  
Maria-Pia Bucci ◽  
Zoe Kapoula
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Pursuit ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Learning Mechanisms ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
The Right ◽  
Oculomotor Learning ◽  
Binocular Coordination

Smooth pursuit (SP) was explored in dyslexics and non-dyslexics. Dyslexic children show similar gain of SP, and number and amplitude of catch-up saccades (CUS) as non-dyslexic children. The quality of binocular coordination is good for both groups; the only significant exception is for pursuit to the right for both smooth phase and CUS; dyslexics show higher disconjugacy. Decrement of binocular control during rightward pursuit only could reflect immaturity of oculomotor learning mechanisms needed to optimize binocular coordination for all directions. Yet, these observations need to be confirmed in a larger population including older children and compared with other populations, e.g. with right-to-left reading.

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.

A Pre-Prototyping Framework to Explore Human-Centered Prototyping Strategies During Early Design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Ahmed ◽  
H. Onan Demirel
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Product Development Process ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Hands On ◽  
The Right

Abstract Current prototyping frameworks are often prompt-based and heavily rely on designers’ experience. The lack of systematic guidelines in prototyping activities causes unwanted variation in the quality of the prototype. Notably, there is limited, or no prototyping framework exists that enables human factors engineering (HFE) guidelines be part of the early product development process. In this paper, a pre-prototyping framework is proposed to render human-centered design strategies to guide designers before the hands-on prototyping activity starts. The methodology consists of extracting key factors related to prototyping and human factors engineering principles based on an extensive literature review. The key elements are then combined to form the prototyping categories, dimensions (theory), and tools (practice). The resulting prototyping framework can be used to develop prototyping strategies consist of theoretical guidelines and practical tools that are needed during the prototyping of human-centered products. The framework provides systematic guidance to designers in the early stages of the design process so that designers, in particular novices in ergonomics and human factors, can have a head start in building the prototypes in the right direction. Finally, a case study is presented to demonstrate a walk-through and efficacy of the proposed pre-prototyping framework.

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 The Tallinn Manuals and the Making of the International Law on Cyber Operations

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-86
Author(s):  
Papawadee Tanodomdej
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Use Of Force ◽  
Political Activism ◽  
Customary International Law ◽  
State Practice ◽  
The Right ◽  
International Experts

The Tallinn Manuals (the Manuals) attempted to clarify how to apply existing international law to cyber operations. Though the Manuals are non-binding instruments, the Group of International Experts claimed that they reflected the lex lata applicable to cyber operations. However, this claim is questionable due to the dominating role of a few Western states in the drafting process and the linked neglect of the practice of “affected states” in cyber operations. This article examines the quality of the Manuals’ drafting process and the composition and impartiality of the experts involved. It focuses on the issue of the prohibition of the use of force. The aim of this examination is not to discuss whether the Manuals provided the right answer to the question of how international law applies to cyber operations. Rather, they function as a case study of how legal scholarship may affect the making of international law. The article concludes that certain rules in the Manuals are marked by NATO influence and overlook the practice of other states engaged in cyber operations. Therefore, the Manuals disregard the generality of state practice, which should be the decisive factor in the formation of customary international law. As far as “political activism” may be involved, the article argues that the role of legal scholars as assistants to the cognition of international law could be compromised.

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.

Dispersed knowledge management in ecosystems

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Augusto de Vasconcelos Gomes ◽  
Aline Mariane de Faria ◽  
Felipe Mendes Borini ◽  
Ximena Alejandra Flechas Chaparro ◽  
Matheus Graciani dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Strategy ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
New Type ◽  
The Right ◽  
Knowledge Strategies ◽  
Micro Foundations

Purpose Accessing and sharing dispersed knowledge in ecosystems is neither easy nor automatic. In ecosystems, focal firms should purposely create the right conditions and act to deal with dispersed knowledge. This study aims to investigate how focal firms manage dispersed knowledge in ecosystems characterized by a set of autonomous, heterogeneous, yet interdependent actors involved in experimentation under uncertainty. Design/methodology/approach Following a conceptual framework based on preceding literature, this study conducted a broad qualitative case study of 6 firms and 12 projects, with 43 semi-structured interviews to identify the patterns of actions associated with dispersed knowledge management (KM) in ecosystems. This paper combines coding and multiple case comparisons to examine the processes and strategies used by the firms to strategically manage dispersed knowledge in ecosystems. Findings This paper proposes a framework that articulates a new type of orchestration (dispersed knowledge orchestration) and offers a new set of dispersed knowledge strategies (transfer, modularity and circular) for ecosystems. Practical implications Innovation and knowledge managers play the roles of dispersed knowledge orchestrators. The study offers guidance on how focal firms should carefully use a particular set of approaches (e.g. integrative theorization) including a portfolio of dispersed knowledge strategies in ecosystems. Originality/value Current literature on KM and ecosystem management offers a limited understanding of how organizations manage dispersed knowledge in ecosystems. The research provides three major original contributions. First, the framework contributes to broadening the current understanding of ecosystem orchestration by identifying the micro-foundations of dispersed knowledge orchestration: integrative theorization, nurturing distributed sensemaking and a new chapter for ecosystem governance (i.e. dispersed knowledge governance). Moreover, the framework proposes a new type of strategy, the dispersed knowledge strategy. Finally, by exploring the interplay between the micro-foundations of dispersed knowledge orchestration and dispersed knowledge strategy, the results contribute to a multi-level approach in the field.

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.

scholarly journals Biological Children Versus Stepchildren: Interorganizational Learning Processes of Spinoff and Nonspinoff Suppliers

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 3258-3287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilgehan Uzunca
Keyword(s):  
Learning Processes ◽  
Learning Mechanisms ◽  
Interorganizational Learning ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Shared Identity ◽  
Biological Children ◽  
External Sources ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Organizational Imprinting

Interorganizational scholars have long thought about how firms learn through buyer relationships. However, it is not clear whether dyadic learning gains are susceptible to imitation or are only inherited and whether these gains decay over time or are of an enduring nature. In this paper, I import ideas from the organizational imprinting literature into the interorganizational literature and apply the knowledge-based and learning views of the firm to examine how suppliers with differing initial endowments learn to work together with a buyer. The findings from an inductive multiple case study of spinoff and nonspinoff suppliers of an automotive manufacturer parent in Turkey reveal the following three learning mechanisms: informal relationships and social capital, transfer of routines, and shared identity. Although nonspinoff suppliers also exhibit evidence of several learning processes to a certain extent, spinoff suppliers’ deeper relationship, in particular their shared identity, with their parent based on their direct parental heritage tends to be more difficult for them to copy. No matter how hard nonspinoff suppliers try, they have “one hand tied behind their back,” they remain stepchildren, and they never truly become a biological child. By providing a novel setting and a rich set of qualitative data on the learning behaviors of these two types of suppliers, this study teases apart the knowledge and resources that can be “learned from external sources” versus those that can “only be inherited.”

Religion between Liberty and Equality

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-193
Author(s):  
Silvio Ferrari
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Background ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Linear Process ◽  
Final Outcome ◽  
Freedom Of Religion ◽  
Good Case ◽  
Globalization Of Law ◽  
The Right

In this paper I argue that the shift from liberty to equality in the legal regulation of freedom of religion is part of a larger process of globalization of law that can change the “quality” of the right to freedom of religion and belief However, this shift does not have the same impact on different areas of the legal regulation of freedom of religion and belief. Moreover, it needs to be contextualized and considered in the light of the different historical and cultural background of each country. For these reasons the shift from liberty to equality cannot be understood as a linear process. The forms it takes and its final outcome can be very different according to the legal fields and the countries that are taken into consideration. Europe, with its rich background of internal diversity, provides a good case-study to test the soundness of this claim.

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