scholarly journals Community Immersion, Trust-Building, and Recruitment among Hard to Reach Populations: A Case Study of Muslim Women in Detroit Metro Area

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehri Mohebbi (Mehrsa) ◽  
Annulla Linders ◽  
Carla Chifos
Keyword(s):  
Target Population ◽  
Trust Building ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Building Trust ◽  
Research Relationship ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Hard To Reach Populations

Scholars have identified a range of factors that influence the ability of researchers to access hard-toreach groups and the willingness of their members to participate in research. In this paper, we draw on insights from both ethnographic methods and participatory action research to demonstrate the importance of building trust in our relationships with hard-to-reach participants in research based on interviews. Such trust-building, we show, is greatly facilitated by pre-recruitment immersion that aids not only the recruitment of individual participants but also improves the quality of the data collected. These methodological concerns emerged from an interview study focusing on Muslim women’s use of urban public recreational spaces in South-East Michigan. Although the first author of this paper, as a woman and a Muslim, is a formal insider in the study population, her experiences with recruitment demonstrate that the access granted by insider status is insufficient as grounds for a research relationship based on trust. This is so especially when the target population is as marginalized and embattled as the post 9/11 immigrant Muslim community. With more than two years of community immersion, however, she was able to foster enough trust to secure a large number of committed participants that spoke freely and thoughtfully about the issues at stake (78 in all).

scholarly journals Alcohol Abuse as a Militating Factor against Quality of Life for Migrants’ Youth Population in Selected Provinces of South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1196-1201
Author(s):  
F.K. Matlakala ◽  
◽  
J.C. Makhubele ◽  
D.T. Masilo ◽  
M.M. Kwakwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Alcohol Outlets ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Youth Population

Migrants’ youth are seen as one of the vulnerable populations in South Africa. This is largely due to the fact that they are seen as people who come to take job opportunities of the youth in the host country. In order to cope with their fear and stress, migrants indulge in binge consumption of alcohol. It is in light of that that in this paper researchers aimed to accentuate alcohol abuse as a militating factor against the quality of life for migrants’ youth population in selected provinces of South Africa. The study adopted qualitative approach and case study design to highlight how alcohol is seen as a militating factor against quality of life. The study population was drawn from three provinces in South Africa using convenient sampling technique to sample three participants. Moreover, the data was collected telephonically in three selected provinces and analysed thematically. The findings indicate that due to the accessibility, availability, affordability and stress migrants’ youth indulge in binge consumption. Thus, researchers recommend that policymakers should make guidelines that will restrict mushrooming of alcohol outlets – be regulation to prohibit overcrowding of outlets in selected provinces of South Africa.

scholarly journals Consequences of Promoting Less-Populated Rural Areas to Urban Areas: A Case Study, Bushehr Province

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Ali Bastin
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Urban System ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Negative Consequences

The modified law of Iranian Administrative divisions has greatly altered the pattern of settlement in recent decades. The promotion of rural areas to urban areas has shifted from mere population standard to combined population-administrative standards. However, all censuses suggest that many rural areas reported as smaller than the minimum population standard have been promoted to urban areas. In the last two decades, this is a clearly prominent phenomenon in the urban system of Iran. This paper evaluates the effects and consequences of promoting small and sparsely populated rural areas to urban areas in the Bushehr province. The used methodology is analytic-descriptive using a questionnaire distributed among 380 members of the target population. Data analysis is conducted in physical, economic, social and urban servicing domains using one-sample T-test and the utility range. The results show that promotion of rural areas to urban areas has positive outcomes such as improved waste disposal system, improved quality of residential buildings, increased monitoring of the construction, increased income, prevented migration and improved health services. However, the results of utility range show that the negative consequences of this policy are more than its positive outcomes, which have been studied in detail.

scholarly journals Measuring and Analyzing Waiting Time Indicators of Patients’ Admitted in Emergency Department: A Case Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Amina ◽  
Ahmad Barrati ◽  
Jamil Sadeghifar ◽  
Marzeyh Sharifi ◽  
Zahra Toulideh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Waiting Time ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Waiting Time ◽  
Study Population

<p><strong>BACKGROUND</strong><strong> </strong><strong>&amp;</strong><strong> </strong><strong>AIMS:</strong> Measuring and analyzing of provided services times in Emergency Department is the way to improves quality of hospital services. The present study was conducted with aim measuring and analyzing patients waiting time indicators in Emergency Department in a general hospital in Iran.</p> <p><strong>MATERIAL</strong><strong> </strong><strong>&amp;</strong><strong> </strong><strong>METHODS:</strong> This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted during April to September 2012. The study population consisted of 72 patients admitted to the Emergency Department at Baharlo hospital. Data collection was carried out by workflow forms. Data were analyzed by t.<strong> </strong>test and ANOVA.</p> <p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> The average waiting time for patients from admission to enter the triage 5 minutes, the average time from triage to physician visit 6 minute and the average time between examinations to leave ED was estimated 180 minutes. The total waiting time in the emergency department was estimated at about 210 minutes. The significant<strong> </strong>correlation between marital status of patients (P=0.03), way of arrive to ED (P=0.02) and type of shift work (P=0.01) with studied time indicators were observed.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> According to results and comparing with similar studies, the average waiting time of patients admitted to the studied hospital is appropriate. Factors such as: Utilizing clinical governance system and attendance of resident Emergency Medicine Specialist have performed an important role in reducing of waiting times in ED.</p>

scholarly journals Customer Satisfaction Is Effected By The Quality Of Service: A Case Study Indonesian

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 3560-3567
Author(s):  
Rusdiyanto Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Right

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of service quality indicators in measurement using Tangible, Emphaty, Reliability, Responsiveness, and Assurance on Banking Customer Satisfaction in Indonesia.This research uses quantitative methods that are descriptive and tends to analyze using an inductive approach. This type of research uses Explanatary Research, the study population uses banking customers. The data collection method in this study is to spread questions with the right target, the questionnaire in this study has requirements that must be met: The questions are factual, the questions are opinion, the questions are self-perception.The findings in this study explain that service quality affects customer satisfaction, the results of statistical tests with t test can be concluded that service quality has an influence on banking customer satisfaction.

scholarly journals Developing Strategies and Designing its Map for Advancement of Medical Tourism Industry: Case Study of Shiraz

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahereh Shafaghat ◽  
Alireza Jabbari ◽  
Nahid Hatam ◽  
Peivand Bastani ◽  
Hamed Rahimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis

Background: The medical tourism industry is a rapidly growing global market that has capabilities such as earning income and improving the quality of services. The purpose of this study was to utilize the capabilities of Shiraz city by developing a strategic plan. Methods: This mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) research was conducted in 2019. The study population included all entities and key stakeholders involved in the medical tourism industry in Shiraz. A strategic plan was developed through focus groups and conventional content analysis and then the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) technique was utilized to map it. Results: The strategic plan of the medical tourism industry of Shiraz city was explained in the form of 63 strategies, 5 goals, and 18 objectives. Also, the medical tourism industry strategic map was illustrated. Conclusion: Achieving common agreement of all policy-making and implementing institutions, empowering managers on various medical tourism industry dimensions, and developing operational plans required by each organization in charge of the medical tourism industry can be effective in better use of the capabilities of Shiraz in attracting medical tourists.

scholarly journals The Influence of Motivation on Job Performance Case Study: Managers of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Kosovo

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
MSc. Liridon Veliu ◽  
Dr.Sc. Mimoza Manxhari ◽  
MSc. Sead Ujkani
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Goals And Objectives

A motivated and qualified workforce is crucial in increasing productivity and the quality of the organisational services in order to achieve organisational objectives. A great amount of worldwide wealth is expressed in the form of human capital. Human resources play a crucial role in a process of increasing companies’ effectiveness.The theoretical framework of this study includes concepts such as motivation and job performance.Most organizations acknowledge the importance of having motivated employees in achieving business goals and objectives. Motivated employees are more productive on job performance and help organizations survive.The study investigates the influence of motivation on the job performance of managers.The main objective of this study is to determine the relationship between the motivation and job performance for Managers of SME.A sample was selected from the target population, via cluster sampling. A structured questionnaire was used and the data analyses were made through statistical package (software) for social sciences (SPSS).The group’s dominant locus of control was also measured through the use of an appropriate measuring instrument.As expected, the findings from the study indicate a positive correlation between managers’ motivation and their job performance.

scholarly journals ORGANIZATIONAL SUBCULTURAL DYNAMICS IN DIGITAL TRANSOFORMATION PROJECTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 294-303
Author(s):  
S. A. Titov ◽  
N. V. Titova
Keyword(s):  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Communication System ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Complex Projects ◽  
Positive Effect

The article aims to investigate the negative impact from organizational subcultural dynamics in digital transformation projects on number of conflicts and quality of communications and to elaborate proposals how to improve cross-subcultural communications within the projects. The methodology of the study includes participatory action research and case study. The network model of project culture helped to identify two cultural coalitions and their values. The model of the subcultural coalitions and their values helped to formulate the scope of communicational trainings and changed in the project communication system. The focus of the measures was on the preservation of the existing subcultures and on the improvement on the cross-subcultural communications. Comparing the number of conflicts within project before implementation of the measures based on the research and after it showed significant positive impact of these measures. The main findings show that in multidisciplinary and complex projects, such as digital transformation projects, subcultural dynamics can lead to formation of different coalition that do not share common values. This can be the source of the conflicts and low quality of communications. However, using the knowledge of coalitions’ structure and values the management of companies can enhance cross-subcultural interfaces without decreasing positive effect from subcultural diversity. 

scholarly journals DAMPAK PENDIDIKAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN MASYARAKAT (PKuM) DALAM KONTEKS PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Entoh Tohani
Keyword(s):  
Target Population ◽  
Study Guide ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Unit Of Analysis ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Economic And Social Impacts

Community Entrepreneurship Education (PKuM) aims at providing the community members to improve the quality of their life. This case study was conducted to identify the economic and social impacts of the PKuM. The research conducted as from April through September 2014 was a qualitative research with the case of PKuM as unit of analysis particularly education programs of Vocational Village developed by Ministry of Education and Culture. In collecting data, the researcher acted as the instrument using interview guides, observation sheets, and document study guide. The data were analyzed qualitatively. The reliability of the data was proved by triangulation and prolonging the observation. The research findings show the positive impacts to the target population though still at individual level. Therefore, the research suggests the PKuM to develop should emphasize its continuity and accountability in empowering the community.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PERCEIVED USEFULNESS, PERCEIVED EASE OF USE DAN SUBJECTIVE NORM TERHADAP PURCHASE INTENTION MELALUI ATTITUDE PENGGUNA OLX (Studi Kasus: Pada Mahasiswa UST Yogyakarta)

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-27
Author(s):  
Tommy Wiguna Nugraha ◽  
Ida Bagus Nyoman Udayana ◽  
Ambar Lukitaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Study Population

This study aims to determine the effect of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and subjective norms on purchase intention through the attitude of OLX users (Case study: On UST Yogyakarta students). The population in this study were all students of UST Yogyakarta who used the OLX application. The number of the study population is unknown. The sample in this study is part of the target population is all students of UST Yogyakarta. The results of this study indicate that Perceived usefulness has a positive and significant effect on attitude and purchase intention, Perceived ease of use has a positive and significant effect on attitude and purchase intention, Subjective norm has a positive and significant effect on attitude and purchase intention, Attitude has a positive and significant effect on purchase. intention.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

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