scholarly journals The Connotations of Pet Expressions in Jordanian Spoken Arabic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 613-620
Author(s):  
Helen A. Al-Ghoweri ◽  
Ayman Yasin ◽  
Jibrel Al-Saudi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Spoken Arabic

The primary objective of this study is to examine the connotation of pet expressions when used to describe people in Jordanian Spoken Arabic (JSA), that is, the wide array of negative and positive associations that pet expressions bring with them. When defining animals,al-mu‘jamal-wasi:tt and al-mu‘jamal-jami‘ define most of the animal expressions along with their connotations. The present study investigates the connotations of pets in Jordanian Spoken Arabic. To this end, the researchers distributed an open ended questionnaire to the subjects that could provide rich qualitative data. This, in turn, will give the researchers an opportunity to gain insight in the subjects’ opinions on the connotation of pets in JSA. The questionnaire consisted of (11) Jordanian spoken Arabic sentences. Each sentence included a pet expression which is used in JSA. After collecting the questionnaire the researchers tested the connotations of pet expressions in JSA against the connotation of pet expression in al-mu‘jamal-wasi:tt and al-mu‘jam al-jami‘ .The findings of the study suggest that in some cases the connotation changed from positive in the two lexicons to negative in JSA or vice versa. In others, the connotation remained the same but changed from a connotation to another.

scholarly journals Is There a Link Between Growth Management Regulations and Housing Affordability in the Town of Markham?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Henriques
Keyword(s):  
Causal Relationship ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Growth Management ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Town

The primary objective of this research paper is to identify and understand the potential impacts of growth management regulations (the Greenbelt Plan and the GPGGH) on housing affordability in the Town of Markham and to explore what, if anything, Markham is doing to mitigate potential negative impacts. Relevant quantitative and qualitative data was reviewed relative to growth management and the Town of Markham and it was found that there are some potential links. Despite finding potential links, it is impossible to make a definitive and causal relationship between the two due to the discrepancies in measuring affordability and myriad variables that have the potential to influence affordability.

scholarly journals Is There a Link Between Growth Management Regulations and Housing Affordability in the Town of Markham?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Henriques
Keyword(s):  
Causal Relationship ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Growth Management ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Town

The primary objective of this research paper is to identify and understand the potential impacts of growth management regulations (the Greenbelt Plan and the GPGGH) on housing affordability in the Town of Markham and to explore what, if anything, Markham is doing to mitigate potential negative impacts. Relevant quantitative and qualitative data was reviewed relative to growth management and the Town of Markham and it was found that there are some potential links. Despite finding potential links, it is impossible to make a definitive and causal relationship between the two due to the discrepancies in measuring affordability and myriad variables that have the potential to influence affordability.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN SISTEM APLIKASI PELAYANAN KEPEGAWAIAN (SAPK) BERBASIS ONLINE PADA BADAN KEPEGAWAIAN DAERAH KOTA PEKANBARU

Jurnal Niara ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-108
Author(s):  
Wasiah Sufi ◽  
Dwi Herlinda
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Employment Service ◽  
Application System ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Service Application ◽  
Personnel Administration

This research was conducted at the office of the Badan Kepegawaian Daerah of Pekanbaru. Based on their initial observations of problems in implementing Employment Service Application System (SAPK Online) at the Badan Kepegawaian Daerah of Pekanbaru.in terms of human resources mampun Technology. This study focuses on the Implementation of E-Government through Employment Service Application System (SAPK Online): (1). To Knowing how the implementation of E-Government by using the Employment Service Application System (SAPK Online) at the Badan Kepegawaian Daerah of Pekanbaru.. (2). For Knowing the factors inhibiting the implementation of E-Government by using the Employment Service Application System (SAPK Online) at the Badan Kepegawaian Daerah of Pekanbaru.. This study is a qualitative study with the primary objective to describe and depict in detail and depth about how the implementation of E-Government in personnel administration through the Employment Service Application System (SAPK Online). Then the data analysis techniques used in this research was qualitative descriptive analysis, which is a technique that tries to describe things that are special to the data obtained through observation, interviews and documentation so that a qualitative data, to be analyzed further to become a conclusions according to the indicators that have been determined by the authors.

scholarly journals Innovation in project management education - let’s get serious!

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Tews ◽  
Greg Skulmoski ◽  
Craig Langston ◽  
Alan Patching
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Primary Objective

More educators use serious games (e.g., games where the primary objective is learning rather than enjoyment) to enhance learning due to benefits such as improved understanding and engagement. However, using serious games within project management education is not well understood. The aim of this research is to investigate project management serious games in higher education: i) determine the extent of gamification in PMI-accredited project management programs, and ii) survey university students about their experiences playing project management serious games. Two separate mixed-method studies reveal insights about serious games in higher education and where innovations may be leveraged. Traditional statistics were used to analyze quantitative data, and coding was used to analyze the qualitative data. The results from a global survey of ten PMI-accredited university programs suggest that serious games are embryonic but promising. A case study at one university reveals that students enjoy learning through games but caution against using games to formally assess students’ learning. The paper concludes with recommendations for further research and development.

scholarly journals Examining medication adherence and preferences for a lifestyle intervention among Black and Latinx adults with hypertension: a feasibility study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily C. Dougherty ◽  
Natasha Burse ◽  
Michael Butzner ◽  
Hongke Wu ◽  
Heather L. Stuckey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽  
Lifestyle Interventions ◽  
Racial And Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Use Of Technology

Abstract Background Approximately 116.4 million adults in the USA have hypertension, and the rates of uncontrolled hypertension remain higher among racial and ethnic minorities. There is a need for effective interventions that promote healthy behaviors and long-term behavioral change in the management of hypertension. The primary objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of developing a lifestyle intervention that would assess hypertension management and the use of technology among Blacks and Latinx with hypertension. The secondary objective is to explore perceptions of community-based resources for hypertension and preferences for a lifestyle intervention for hypertension among Blacks and Latinx with hypertension. Methods In this explanatory mixed-methods study, quantitative data were collected using surveys, participants reported their use of technology and adherence to antihypertensive medication. Participants were Black and Latinx adults with hypertension living in Central Pennsylvania, USA. Qualitative data were obtained from semi-structured interviews and focus groups, and participants were asked about managing hypertension, local resources, and preferences for a behavioral intervention. Data were examined using summary statistics for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. Results Black and Latinx participants (n=30) completed surveys for the quantitative study. The majority (75%) of participants self-reported being confident in managing their medication without help and remembering to take their medication as prescribed. Fewer participants (54.2%) reported using technology to help manage medication. There were 12 participants in the qualitative phase of the study. The qualitative findings indicated that participants felt confident in their ability to manage hypertension and were interested in participating in a lifestyle intervention or program based online. Some participants reported a lack of resources in their community, while others highlighted local and national resources that were helpful in managing high blood pressure. Conclusion This study provides important insights on barriers and facilitators for managing hypertension, current use of technology and interest in using technology to manage hypertension, and preferences for future lifestyle interventions among racial and ethnic minorities. This study also provides insights to the health needs and resources available in this community and how future behavioral interventions could be tailored to meet the needs of this community. The findings of this study will be used to inform the tailoring of future lifestyle interventions; specifically, we will include text messaging reminders for medication and to disseminate educational materials related to hypertension and provide resources to connect study participants with local and national resources.

Change? What Change?

Methodology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Lugtig ◽  
Hennie R. Boeije ◽  
Gerty J. L. M. Lensvelt-Mulders
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
First Year ◽  
Panel Survey ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Study Motivation ◽  
Panel Studies ◽  
Qualitative Part ◽  
Over Time

A primary objective of panel studies is to analyze change. The same questionnaire is used to compare data recorded at various times. Panel designs assume that the meaning of the questions and the concept of interest are stable over time. Analyses of measurement invariance often show the contrary. A qualitative part supplementing a panel survey can help us understand this phenomenon. In this study, 261 first-year psychology students completed questionnaires about their study motivation on two occasions; we interviewed some students as well. The survey showed that study motivation is not invariant over time. The qualitative data converged with the quantitative outcomes and explained the lack of invariance by the students’ overall transition during the first study year. We conclude that mixing quantitative and qualitative research methods for panel studies helps us understand change in constructs over time. We can study change at the macrolevel and better understand such change at the microlevel.

scholarly journals Consumer attitudes towards sponsors of the South African national rugby team

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 617-626
Author(s):  
Catherine Mpolokeng Sephapo ◽  
Cindy Erdis
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
South African ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
The South

The primary objective of the study is to explore the attitudes that consumers in Tshwane have towards the sponsors of the South African National Rugby team, commonly known as the Springboks as a result of the sponsorship partnership. Qualitative data collected by means of focus groups and naïve sketches were analyzed through content analysis. The study found that participants had a positive attitude towards the sponsors of the Springboks. This positive attitude was because participants felt that sponsors were endorsing good values that they perceived to be important, such as teamwork, healthy living and nation building. Keywords: consumers, attitudes, sponsorship, rugby, Springboks. JEL Classification: M30

scholarly journals Disciplines and practices for selection and workplace orientation within an American company

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Anita Kozák
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Objective

The primary objective of this essay is to present how selection and orientation at the workplace are regulated and practiced at an American profit oriented company. Moreover, considering these practices to outline the disciplines which determine and influence them. The first part of this essay is a literature review which specifically illustrates various perspectives of selection and orientation at the workplace. Following this review, the objectives of this paper are enumerated. The next part presents the case study, the half-structured interview and the questionnaire methods used for this research. The results and the discussion parts are separated, because the results part shows how selection and orientation work in practice and then, by examining the results in some detail, the discussion part presents the disciplines which have been extrapolated. In order to support the conceived disciplines this paper also seeks to examine the most important supporting factors in the procedure of work orientation. General and professional/organizational factors of workplace orientation have been collected. Quantitative data from an empirical analysis is used for the research. Qualitative data is a part of a future dissertation. Questionnaires were completed by 80 employees at a distributor company in the United States of America. The results clearly show that the following disciplines should be maintained through these HR processes: equal opportunity, importance of professionalism, documentary, checking, support and continuance.

scholarly journals Acceptance of an Online Voting System at the Catholic University Institute of Buea

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-85
Author(s):  
Damen Nyinkeu Ngatchu ◽  
Andrew M. Ngwa ◽  
Susannash Limunga Esowe
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Catholic University ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Voting System ◽  
Acceptance Model

Increasingly, more software is developed locally, to address the needs of the developer's immediate community and yet little research has been done regarding their acceptance. The technology acceptance model (TAM), which has greatly been used in literature, failed to consider some cultural particularities of such software. Furthermore, most research has focused on the acceptance of foreign technologies in Africa. The primary objective of this article, is to investigate the validity of TAM for locally developed software within a community. The article utilizes quantitative methodology based on data gathered using a modified version of a published survey instrument; as well as Short Message Service for the collection of qualitative data. The findings concur with previous studies on technology acceptance and the raises interests on the use of qualitative data for understanding the context of technology acceptance.

scholarly journals Promotional Policies and Its Impact Over the Performance of High School Teachers (HSTs) Of Public Secondary Schools at District Badin

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-88
Author(s):  
Zuhra Ghulam Muhammad ◽  
Khalid Hussain Abbasi ◽  
Ashfaque Ali Banbhan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Promotion Policies

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the promotional policies and their impact on the performance of High School Teachers (HSTs) of public secondary schools of district Badin. To conduct this research both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. Primary data were collected through interviews and a self-administered questionnaire survey. 206 HSTs talked about their, experiences, ideas, they provided valuable comments and feedback to accomplish this study. Moreover, secondary data were collected from official documents such as official promotion policy papers. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used. The quantitative data were analyzed through SPSS-version 20, whereas; qualitative data were analyzed through the Miles & Huberman Model of qualitative data analysis. Findings indicate that HSTs lack basic information about promotion policies as a result they do not get promotions on time. Besides, there are frequent changes in the promotion eligibility criteria at the policymakers' end. However, it was noticed that promotions are being done on a merit basis (but are delayed promotions) following necessary (fair) procedures in the district. The causes of delayed promotions are negligence of accountable officials, poor government policies regarding promotions, bribes demand by clerical staff, and also the inattentiveness of teachers in submitting their documents. The bottom line is HSTs are completely not aware of the exact promotion policies, they lack information that when their promotions are due. Therefore, HSTs of district Badin must be properly educated about the promotion criteria, procedure and policies. Training on promotions and policies must be given to them so that every individual teacher could be aware of the promotions and policies.

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