scholarly journals Evolution of water–energy–food–climate study: current status and future prospects

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanchun Zhou ◽  
Bin Wei ◽  
Ran Zhang ◽  
Hui Li
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The relationship between changing climate and the three sectors of water, energy and food is increasingly drawing attention today while all of them are vital for sustainable development. This paper undertakes a bibliometric analysis of 1,959 published articles from 2010 to 2020 to provide a knowledge base of current nexus studies. Main research power, knowledge domains, evolution trends and frontier hotspots are analyzed. The main conclusions are as follows: (1) The USA, China and England contributed more in this field. Applied Energy published most articles. (2) The knowledge domains of nexus studies mainly focus on the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze the mutual consumption of resources, the impact of environmental changes on resources, policy formulation and implementation and so on. Besides direct interlink evaluation, other synergistic impacts should also be considered from the macro and microscale. (3) The evolution trend in this field has changed from the conceptual framework to management policy, risk security and optimal management: from knowing to taking actions. (4) The current hot points of this field are climate change and uncertainty. This study presents an in-depth analysis of water, energy, food and climate nexus research to inform more potential studies in this field.

scholarly journals Risk of Increased Acceptance for Organizational Nepotism and Cronyism during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Risks ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Ignatowski ◽  
Łukasz Sułkowski ◽  
Bartłomiej Stopczyński
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Impact

Nepotism and cronyism are forms of favoritism towards certain people in the workplace. For this reason, they constitute a problem for organization managers, ethicists and psychologists. Identifying the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the increase of nepotism and cronyism may provide a basis for organizations to assess their extent and to take possible measures to prevent their negative effects. At the same time, the research presented in the article may provide a basis for further research work related to nepotism and cronyism at the times of other threats, different from the pandemic. The aim of the article is to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on growing acceptance for nepotism and cronyism in Polish enterprises. Qualitative and quantitative methods have been included in the conducted research. Qualitative study aimed at improving knowledge of nepotism and cronyism and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these phenomena, followed by a quantitative study conducted in order to verify the information obtained in the qualitative study. This research has demonstrated that Nepotism and cronyism in the workplace, are phenomenon that are basically evaluated negatively. They adversely influences social and economic development, but the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on nepotism and cronyism is not significant.

scholarly journals The Impact of Information Communication and Technology Utilization on the Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda Case Study: Reseau Interdiocesain De Microfinance (Rim) Ltd, Rwanda (2011 -2015)

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Jean Bosco Harelimana
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Financial Sustainability ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Impact

The study analyzed the impact of ICT utilization on the financial performance of microfinance institutions inRwanda with case study of Réseau Interdiocesain de microfinance (RIM) Ltd undertaken within 5 years (2011-2015). The study adopted the use of descriptive survey using both qualitative and quantitative methods for a totalsample size of 132. Purporsive and simple random simpling was used for this purpose. Primary and Secondary datawere collected and thene analyzed using SPSS version 16.00. The study found that ICT has been introduced and usedabout 5 years and above. The study found that ICT impact firstly on financial sustainability and profitability (65.8%),secondly on financial efficiency and productivity (23.7) and finally on portfolio quality (5.3%). ICT utilization havea high influence to the RIM Ltd.’s financial performance compared to the previous situation.The correlation results imply that ICT usage has a positive impact on financial sustainability and profitability as theymove in the same direction (R=0.502). The strength of the impact was found to be low due to the low investments inICT among microfinance institutions.

Combatting economic crimes in Nigeria through whistleblowing: a shift from policy to legal framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 819-832
Author(s):  
Sirajo Yakubu ◽  
Mohammed Kyari Dikwa
Keyword(s):  
Personal Experience ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Policy Document ◽  
Content Type ◽  
National Assembly ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Nigerian Government ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is a holistic assessment of the impact of whistleblowing policy adopted by the Nigerian Government in fighting corruption and an evaluation of the whistleblowing and witness protection bill. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a critical analysis of the whistleblowing policy and the draft whistleblowing and witness protection bill. The paper combines both qualitative and quantitative methods. It is conducted through the study of the policy and the draft bill and the critical examination of the data released by the federal Ministry of Finance. Moreover, the personal experience of the authors in the civil service and in formulating and implementing the whistleblower policy account significantly. Findings The whistleblowing policy adopted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria is promising in controlling corruption and other economically motivated crimes. However, while efforts to give whistleblowing a legal backing will strengthen the fight against corruption in Nigeria, the National Assembly must subject the bill to rigorous debate to avoid having many lacunas in would be act. Research limitations/implications The use of whistleblowing in combatting corruption in Nigeria is still at its infancy. A policy document backs implementation of the policy – there is no legislation or case law to consider. Thus, analysis is based on the policy document, the bill, statistics from the FMF and personal experience of the authors. Originality/value There is no comprehensive study on the adoption of and efforts to give legal backing to, the whistleblowing policy adopted in Nigeria. This paper is of value to the Nigerian Government and the National Assembly considering the latest efforts to institutionalise whistleblowing in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Creating the Habit of Recycling in Early Childhood: A Sustainable Practice in Spain

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Buil ◽  
Olga Roger-Loppacher ◽  
Mireia Tintoré
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Teaching Unit ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Early childhood education on sustainability has been an issue of high relevance in the last decade. In Spain, many different efforts have been made to increase children’s knowledge, skills, and awareness related to sustainability issues. However, uncertainty about the effectiveness of education on sustainable development exists. This research reports on an exploratory study organized by the association that promotes aluminum packaging recycling in Spain (Arpal). Seven teachers were trained on sustainability in general and on aluminum packaging recycling in particular. These teachers defined and implemented a teaching unit with active learning activities that involved three preschools. Fifty-four children under 6 years of age, mainly 2 and 3 years old, along with their parents, participated in the teaching unit. Qualitative and quantitative methods (questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus groups) were carried out to assess the impact. The results proved that different partners, such as children, parents, teachers, managers, and associations, can work together with the common goal of improving education on sustainable development in early childhood, and all of them benefit from this collaboration. Moreover, this study confirmed that education on sustainability should be embedded in the daily routine of preschools. Furthermore, after the exploratory study, the teaching unit was implemented in 29 Andalusian preschools.

Teacher awareness and understandings about Aboriginal English in Western Australia

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhonda Oliver ◽  
Judith Rochecouste ◽  
Samantha Vanderford ◽  
Ellen Grote
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Aboriginal Students ◽  
Professional Development For Teachers ◽  
Australian English ◽  
The Impact

Repeated assessments of literacy skills have shown that Aboriginal students do not achieve at the same level as their non-Aboriginal peers. Many Aboriginal students speak Aboriginal English, a dialect different from the Standard Australian English used in schools. Research shows that it is crucial for educators in bidialectal contexts to be aware of students’ home language and to adopt appropriate educational responses. For over a decade, the ABC of Two-Way Literacy and Learning Professional Development Program has sought to improve outcomes for Aboriginal students in Western Australia. By promoting a two-way bidialectal approach to learning, Aboriginal English is valued, accommodated and used to bridge to learning in Standard Australian English. This paper draws on a large research project, which used qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the impact of the on-going professional development for teachers. It reports on the attitudes and understandings of teachers, with and without professional development and working in different contexts.

scholarly journals How Does Polycentric Urban Form Affect Urban Commuting? Quantitative Measurement Using Geographical Big Data of 100 Cities in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Li ◽  
Yanchuan Mou ◽  
Huiying Wang ◽  
Chaohui Yin ◽  
Qingsong He
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Urban Form ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Spatial Form ◽  
Ct Number ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Impact

The relationship between polycentric urban form and urban commuting has been widely debated in Western academic circles. However, qualitative and quantitative studies have not reached a unified conclusion. The evolution of urban form in China is remarkably different from that of developed Western countries. Many Chinese cities have begun using polycentric structures as their future development strategies. This study quantitatively measures whether polycentric urban form can improve commuting efficiency in China by using traditional statistics and emerging geographic big data. We use the polycentric index (PI) as the dependent variable and the congestion delay index (CDI) and mean traffic speed (MTS) as the main independent variables. Control variables include urban morphological space compactness (CT), number of private cars per thousand people (PC), number of buses per thousand (PB), urban road area per capita (PUA) and urban population density (PD). Regression models are employed to detect the relationships among the variables. The main research conclusions are as follows: (1) A high degree of PI results in low CDI and fast MTS; (2) a compact spatial form increases the impact of polycentricity on commuting efficiency; (3) maturity road infrastructure is an important measure to promote urban commuting under a polycentric urban form; and (4) the order of effect magnitude of polycentricity on MTS is PD > PC > CT > PUA > PB; on CDI, PD > PC > PB > CT > PUA. The results can be used in examining whether the current polycentric urban pattern planning in China’s cities can effectively improve commuting efficiency. They also provide a reference for the healthy development of China’s urban space and policy formulation of subsequent urban planning.

scholarly journals Taking a pragmatic behavioral approach to alternative agriculture research

1998 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Aileen Duram
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Social Activism ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Alternative Agriculture ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Problematic Situations

AbstractThis article seeks to stimulate thought on the philosophy behind agricultural research. Pragmatism is identified as a philosophical basis for studying environmental issues that focus on human behavior. The ways in which this approach is applicable to the study of alternative agriculture are illuminated. “Behavioral pragmatists” differ from “behavioral positivists” in their aim, focus, process, and approach to research. I describe the main goals of the pragmatic behavioral approach: accepting a systems approach to study the interrelationships between humans and the environment; gaining understanding through human experiences; viewing problems as whole complex “problematic situations”; and promoting social activism and appropriate policy formulation. Combining qualitative and quantitative methods is often most effective. Pragmatism allows for holistic analysis that incorporates numerous factors that influence human uses of the environment. A specific example shows how behavioral pragmatism is effective in research on alternative agriculture.

DAMPAK KEBERADAAN KAPAL PENYAMBANG TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN KAWASAN EKONOMI PERIKANAN DI PELABUHAN PERIKANAN MUARA KINTAP KABUPATEN TANAH LAUT

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Martiah Akhdianti ◽  
Idiannor Mahyudin ◽  
Tri Dekayanti
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Fishing Communities ◽  
Fishing Activity ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Production Area ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village

Kintap coastal area is one of the areas that developed as a coastal fishery production.    Area-based coastal fisheries as Kintap Muara district is consisting of the main activities of fishing activity in the form of Fish Landing Base (PPI) with a variety of amenities. Coastal areas in the village of Muara Kintap pattern fisheries are people who are known to pattern  middlemen (Indonesian : penyambang) and developed since 2003. Study was conducted to see how the existence determines penyambang ships for fishing communities and the fishing estuary fishing port Kintap with : identifying the impact of fishing communities penyambang vessel catch and fishing port Muara Kintap; analyze business profits as penyambang ship; formulate strategy development as a fishing port economic zone fisheries. Technique uses qualitative and quantitative methods with a descriptive approach.The existence of the ship penyambang was a positive impact on fishermen catch. Fishermen catch will work more effectively and provide capital as a form of business development, while for the Port of Muara Kintap, penyambang ship has negatif impact on the port becauses penyambang ship can not be loading and unloading in the port. So that data from the catches of fishermen willnot be sould to penyambang as data the basis for determining the policy is difficult to know and retribution for PAD port no.  Average profit businesses penyambang vessel during fishing season is Rp. 2.773.611,00 per month while the crew (ABK) get Rp.1.386.806, 00 per month and crew still above the local minimum wage (UMR) South Kalimantan Province of  Rp. 1.337.500.00. Fishing harbor in the village of Muara Kintap, Tanah Laut District as district fisheries economy still needs a better development strategy so that the presence of the ship penyambang can contribute to Improved Income (PAD) Kintap Estuary Fishery Port.

scholarly journals Investigação do efeito do material do curso on-line na capacidade de redação dos alunos de inglês como língua estrangeira

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-339
Author(s):  
Fakhereh Safatian
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Word Use ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Methodological Triangulation ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
On Line

The paper aimed to investigate the effect of using online course material on EFL students’ writing ability has conducted. The focus of the study is mainly to discover the writing attitudes and learning problems among students. The study employs a methodological triangulation whereby both qualitative and quantitative methods will be used. The study incorporated three stages. First, the foundation survey and the pretest were regulated to all the samples. Next, in the four-week treatment stage, understudies were obliged to do the two errands in class. The main research tools used in the study are the Students’ Survey Questionnaires and the interview questions. 20 English school majors in a rookie composing class took an interest in the study. The significant discoveries show that understudies made noteworthy change in equivalent word use in the controlled tests and still kept up that learning two months after they finished the web learning units. It was concluded from the correlation of the pretest and posttest papers that the students increased their general composition quality and execution in the utilization of synonymous descriptive words. The students had the capacity impel a few examples for the target expressions of 25 equivalent words with different degrees of achievement. By and large, the exactness rate of incitement was more than 50%.

scholarly journals The Social and the Impact of COVID-19 on Social Behavior in Streets of Amman, Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 903-913
Author(s):  
Majd AlBaik ◽  
Wael Al-Azhari
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
World Health ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The World ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Governments around the world enforced many restrictions according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and tried very hard to minimize spread of epidemic in their countries. One of these restrictions is on using of public spaces that led to create new challenges to think about how we design public spaces and the way of using the most dynamic nearby spaces around us such as streets. The main objectives of this research are to measure the impact of COVID-19 on behavior of local community in public street. And to what extend changed of social behavior in public streets to compensation the absence of public spaces, where they became a breathing space for locals in Amman, Jordan. Also to addresses these questions which are focused on how the local community deals physically with the COVID-19 situation? And what are the changes that are done in their behavior to entertain themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic? Researchers carried out an analysis by using a mixed used approach; qualitative and quantitative methods through executing a questionnaire and a field observation of the study area which is selected. In conclusion, the results of the study showed that activities of local residents have changed between in the lockdown of COVID-19 pandemic and beyond whereas there has been more demand on active lifestyles which is continue after COVID-19 pandemic as new behavior of local residents. although the physical quality of the street are not design to meet new behavior.

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