scholarly journals Eco-friendly accommodation facilities in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia: a case study

Turyzm ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-116
Author(s):  
Petr Scholz ◽  
Lenka Červová
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Green Management ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
Management Staff ◽  
The Town

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the application of various green management measures in selected accommodation facilities in Czechia, namely in the town of Mladá Boleslav and its surroundings. This study was carried out using mixed research methods including semi-structured interviews with accommodation facility management staff. The interviews were complemented with a questionnaire survey which focused on the application of eco-friendly solutions in accommodation facilities. The total sample of participating facilities represented 39.6% of those in the town and its surroundings. In the data analysis stage, correspondence analysis was used. The results suggest that the higher the category, the stronger the trend to use eco-friendly methods in running accommodation facilities.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Distance Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic

MADRASAH ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-125
Author(s):  
Raden Adji Suryo Utomo ◽  
Fitri Nur Mahmudah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Quality Of Research

The implementation of learning is the most important part in improving the quality of education. The Covid-19 pandemic period is part of the challenge for education so that learning continues. The purpose of this study was to investigate in depth the implementation of distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this research is qualitative with a case study approach. The research was conducted at Muhammadiyah Pakel Elementary School. The data sources in this study were teachers, parents, and students. Data collection techniques using structured interviews assisted with guidelines that are structured questions systematically. Data analysis using the Denzin Licoln case study model assisted by atlas.ti software version 8. The technique used to improve the quality of research is source triangulation. The results of this study provide information that in the implementation of the implementation of distance learning there are three factors, namely policy, distance learning process, and human resource activeness. These three factors are novelty which can be recommendations for the three education centers in order to be part of improving the quality of distance learning education during the Covid-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Green Management Tools as a Way to Sustainable Behaviour in the Hotel Industry: Case Study from Czechia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 10027
Author(s):  
Petr Scholz ◽  
Ivica Linderová ◽  
Kristýna Konečná
Keyword(s):  
Local Population ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Green Management ◽  
Waste Production

Sustainability has long been a buzzword and is also currently one of the major priorities of tourism all over the world. In many places, hotels function as a driving force for socio-economic development, serving as employers for the local population, but also providing space for meetings, conferences, private/family events, and ceremonies. Unfortunately, the hotel industry is also considered an industry characterized by the consumption of considerable amounts of resources. These include mainly energy and water consumption, but also waste production. Emphasis is placed on the role of the communication between the various players involved in the operation of hotels. The article deals with applying elements of green management in a selected hotel in Czechia. It analyses the implementation of green management elements and principles of sustainable development in accommodation services. The primary data were conducted from April 2017 to March 2018 and we used structured and semi-structured interviews with the TOP management of the hotel and by author observation. We used the methods of scientific work, i.e., the analysis, mathematical, and statistical methods. As part of economic and social activities, cooperation with suppliers in the close surroundings of the hotel and the selection of local employees work well. Room for improvement has been observed, e.g., in supporting local infrastructure or promoting environmentally friendly types of transport.

The character and evolution of E-waste in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K.C. Olufokunbi ◽  
O.D. Ninan ◽  
O.A. Odejobi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Digital Cameras ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Proper Understanding ◽  
Computer Equipment

Technologically developing nations are more vulnerable to the negative effects of e-waste because they are less able to manage or process e-waste generated. The complexity of e-waste in terms of the dynamics of its generation and growth, particularly in developing countries, is raising many concerns. A systematic study of the e-waste dynamics emerges in the context of the need for proper understanding of the problem and formulating an informed policy for managing the ewaste problem. Images and other data about e-waste were collected using digital cameras and three structured interviews of users and dealers. The data were collected at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife as the case study. Two hundred and ninety copies of questionnaires were administered and collated. The numerical data were analyzed using R data analysis and process tool. The results of the R analysis showed that at a 95% confidence level, the computer equipment that will be disposed on OAU campus by 2020 would be 417 units. Compared to the 800 units in circulation in 2014, 50% of personal computer (PC) components will become ewaste.Keywords: E-wastes, Hazardous, R Analysis, Disposal, Developing countryVol. 26, No 1, June 2019

scholarly journals Ethical and psychological factors in 5S and total productive maintenance

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamal Ahmed Hama Kareem ◽  
Othman Abdul-Qader Hama Amin
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Employee Morale ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Total Productive Maintenance ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Industrial Organizations

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of ethical and psychological factors in the implementation of 5S and TPM at cement plants in Kurdistan Region of Iraq.Design/methodology/approach: The mixed methods represented in a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews for data collection in the framework of the case study were chosen. The questionnaire survey already has been tested.Findings: The findings of this paper revealed that ethical factors had a larger role than psychological factors in the implementation. Thus, based on the findings, organisations are recommended to provide financial and moral support to employees to enable a comprehensive implementation of 5S and TPM aimed at obtaining the desired results. Originality/value: The current paper tried to introduce a new theoretical contribution by filling the gap in the literature regarding the important role that can be played by ethical and psychological factors of employees in the successful implementation of contemporary techniques, such as 5S and TPM in industrial organizations. This is contrary to what was done most of previous studies such as Ahuja & Khamba, (2008b) Panneerselvam (2012) Singh et al. (2013) and Poduval & Pramod (2015) in the area of 5S and TPM. Where, these studies have focused on studying the other factors such as (organizational, technological, operational and others) in implementing 5S and TPM. This without realizing the fact that it is also necessary to examine factors such as (ethical and psychological) that would affect the capabilities and employee morale before and during the implementation of those techniques (5S and TPM) that are used to bring out the best productivity.  

scholarly journals THE ROLES OF URBAN HERITAGE IN DETERMINING THE IMAGE OF THE ROYAL TOWN OF SRI MENANTI, NEGERI SEMBILAN

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Zalina Harun ◽  
Dg. Norhidayah Fairuz ◽  
Nor Adilla Nordin
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Administrative District ◽  
Built Heritage ◽  
Urban Heritage ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Architectural Significance ◽  
The Town

Malaysia has many towns of historic and cultural significance that are worthy of preservation for sustainable development. For instance, a royal town, which is a town where the old palaces and the royal administrative district are located. This paper aims to discover the significance of the urban heritage of a royal town so as to ensure its preservation. Special attention is paid to the identification of townscape elements in forming the image of the town and the roles of the townscape elements as built heritage of the royal town. A case study was carried out in Sri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan, which is one of the royal towns in Malaysia. The study methodology involves a historical map overlay, non-participant observation and semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that Sri Menanti has played a significant role in the history and development of Negeri Sembilan. Additionally, the contribution of ‘Adat Perpatih’ to the nation's history as one of the unique administrative components helps to signify the importance of the town’s local culture and urban heritage. The town also represents a number of townscape elements that are intertwined as urban heritage, with rich cultural and architectural significance. The paper concludes that diversity in the character of the town is unique and worthy of preservation.

Injury and the Orchestral Environment: Part III. The Role of Psychosocial Factors in the Experience of Musicians Undertaking Rehabilitation

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale LL Rickert ◽  
Margaret S Barrett ◽  
Bronwen J Ackermann
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Professional Musicians ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Injury Rehabilitation ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Orchestral Musicians ◽  
Management Staff

Workplace rehabilitation in the orchestral setting poses a number of challenges that arise in part due to a poor fit between generic injury insurance and medical care and the elite performance requirements of professional musicians. Currently, the orchestral profession lacks information and strategies to best deal with the unique challenges of this complex rehabilitation environment. In order to inform future directions for research and suggest possible changes of practice, the researchers conducted a qualitative case-study aimed at understanding the injury and rehabilitation experiences of professional musicians. In-depth semi-structured interviews were undertaken with three chronically injured professional cellists from a single Australian orchestra. After initial data analysis, further interviews were undertaken with a set of five orchestral management staff as a means of data triangulation. All data were analysed using a themes-based analysis-of-narrative approach. The findings indicate that injury concealment played a considerable role in the development of chronic injuries for these musicians, and management staff felt that this concealment may be the norm amongst orchestral musicians. The musicians in this study suffered emotional and psychological trauma as the result of their injuries, and two participants felt socially marginalised. During rehabilitation, the musicians in this study encountered difficulties with medical staff not understanding the elite performance requirements of orchestral work. The article proposes recommendations that may assist in dealing with the complex challenges of injury rehabilitation in the orchestral environment.

scholarly journals Critical success factors for facility management employer’s information requirements (EIR) for BIM

Facilities ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 103-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Ashworth ◽  
Matthew Tucker ◽  
Carsten K. Druhmann
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Guidance Document ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Information Requirements ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Right

PurposeThis paper aims to describe the development and testing of an employer’s information requirements (EIR) template and guidance document designed to meet client and facility management (FM) needs in the building information modelling (BIM) process.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative design approach was used and triangulation of methods which included a focus group with the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM), semi-structured interviews with the case study Glasgow Life Burrell Renaissance Project who trialled the EIR and peer-reviews and interviews with BIM/CAFM experts from the BIM Academy and FM180.FindingsSpecific guidance to help clients and facility managers prepare key BIM documents like the EIR are needed. They are aware of industry BIM standards and guidance but often not in detail. The Glasgow Life case study illustrated the EIR as a useful collaboration-tool to bring together stakeholders in early planning stages to understand client information needs.Social implicationsAssets and buildings account for most of the energy and material use in society. A well-structured EIR will help ensure the right information is available to enable optimisation of running costs and utility-use over their whole life, thus contributing to long-term sustainability.Originality/valueThis paper provides a new EIR template and guidance document ideal for practitioners in industry as a practical starting point to plan the client information requirements for BIM projects. It can be downloaded atwww.bifm.org.uk/bifm/knowledge.

Town centre cooperation: changing perception of property owners

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 1200-1212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Håkansson ◽  
Madelen Lagin ◽  
Johanna Wennström
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Property Owners ◽  
Town Centre ◽  
Big Box ◽  
The Town

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate if, and how, different stakeholders perceive property owners (PO) have changed their activities in a town centre after increased competition, and if this has led to a different perception of the PO’ stakeholder group. Design/methodology/approach A comparative follow-up case study is conducted through semi-structured interviews on changes in the town centre management (TCM) stakeholders’ perceptions of the role, benefit, and contribution of PO. The interviews are carried out before and after the establishment of a big-box retailer, which makes it possible to analyse possible changes in the perceptions in relation to the overall role of the PO when retail competition increases. Findings A limited number of PO and local authorities have started working more strategically and proactively by creating a time-restricted alliance that goes beyond the work of the TCM organisation. Although the activities of the PO have increased, this is not fully understood by everyone in the town centre, especially the retailers. Research limitations/implications In comparison with other studies, this study clearly indicates that the property owner plays a key strategic role in enabling town centre development. This role is broader than what the original TCM literature suggests and is based on the aspects of resource coordination and distribution. Practical implications In order to create the opportunity to develop a town centre in the long run, it is of strategic importance that the PO are in agreement with the development plans. In addition, it is necessary to consider those members who should be part of the strategic alliance. Originality/value By conducting a comparative follow-up case study, the authors are able to contribute with a deeper understanding of how stakeholders’ perceptions change over time. The authors extend the current literature by showing that the PO are a key stakeholder due to their organisational resources and their ability to facilitate town centre development.

scholarly journals Arab-Origin Students’ Experiences of Learning Turkish: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Esra Karakuş Tayşi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
State University ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Aegean Region ◽  
Language Structure ◽  
Arab Origin

The purpose of this study is to consider the Turkish learning situations of the 16 Arab-origin students learning Turkish at TÖMER subordinate to a state university in the Aegean region from the perspectives of both students and the teachers who teach them Turkish and investigate their language learning experiences from many perspectives. In order to achieve this goal, a qualitative research method was used. Data were collected from the participating students and lecturers through semi-structured interviews. The method of content analysis was used in the data analysis. Based on the findings obtained in the data analysis, it was concluded that the students stated that; they learnt Turkish to study at a university and because they had to live in Turkey; they had the most difficulty in the writing skill; they found the Turkish lessons difficult due to the different language structure and alphabet. On the other hand, the participating lecturers stated that; the students had difficulties in writing; they used Turkish by having conversations with Turkish native speakers and at work; the mistakes they made the most were suffix and spelling mistakes, and in order to solve these problems, they got the students to play concept games, and had lessons in different places outside the classroom by getting the students to do a lot of practice.

scholarly journals A Case Study of Active Aging through Lifelong Learning: Psychosocial Interpretation of Older Adult Participation in Evening Schools in Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9232
Author(s):  
Ilseon Choi ◽  
Sung Ran Cho
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Adult Participation ◽  
Older Adult Learners

Lifelong learning is a key element of the conceptual framework of active aging. To understand how older adults experience active aging through participation in lifelong learning, the authors conducted a qualitative case study. The research participants were older adult learners attending evening schools aiming to pass the equivalency examination. Data were collected primarily using semi-structured interviews with five older adult learners, and additional data were collected from relevant documents. Data analysis and thematic discussion provided insights into how older adults experience active aging by participating in lifelong learning. Data analysis identified themes of overcoming limited education, taking the equivalency examination, and evolving goals. Thematic discussion revealed that older adults began learning to meet deficiency needs; however, they developed their goals after attending evening schools and passing the equivalency examination. In addition, lifelong learning is an indispensable element of active aging not only because learning is good for older adults’ wellbeing, as reported in the literature, but also because older adults become more active in the systemic change of their environment and in the setting goals for their lives.

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