scholarly journals Feminist geopolitics: A contested and rebellious offspring of geopolitical knowledge

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-212
Author(s):  
Srdjan Korac
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Critical Geopolitics ◽  
Early 21St Century ◽  
The Public ◽  
Feminist Geopolitics ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Methodological Approaches

The paper discusses the general features of the theoretical, epistemological, and methodological framework of a feminist approach in the early 21st-century Geopolitics with the aim to discover how its proponents challenge the established ?truths? of (neo)classical geopolitics and make innovative interventions to ?repair? and improve the knowledge produced in critical geopolitics. Being the most recent offspring of geopolitical knowledge that emerged only three decades ago, feminist geopolitics provoked an immediate backlash from the colleagues from the mainstream political geography in terms of recognising its disciplinary position. The author gives an overview of the body of a significant feminist geopolitical work drawn up based on a selected batch of most important international journals and edited volumes published since 2001. The author argues that the contribution of theoretical, epistemological and methodological insights of feminist geopolitics should be located in counterbalancing of the rigidity of the discipline mainstream, and in insisting on the analysis of the intersections of the public (state, global) and the private/intimate (body, home), interrelatedness of embodied life practices and abstract/bureaucratic geopolitical projects, as well as on the introduction of post-positivist methodological approaches and techniques. The paper systemises the most important feminist research questions, and particularly legitimate topics of the day, which were ignored or missed by the mainstream geopolitical research. The author concludes that the feminist approach still remains a dissident body of knowledge within the geopolitical thought, but with an emancipatory potential in creating theoretical and political space in which to articulate a more responsive notion of geopolitics - taken both as knowledge and practice - that might address victimisation of marginalised population entangled in imperial projects.

scholarly journals HYPOTHESES TESTING ON THE VALIDITY OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND COMMON MOTIF OF SELAYAH KERINGKAM

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-117
Author(s):  
Norsyahbany Mansor ◽  
Qistina Donna Lee Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Communication Channel ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
The Body ◽  
Hypotheses Testing ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Common Motif ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
New Framework

This paper is to deliberate the subjects of the effective communication channel in delivering common motifs in Selayah Keringkam by assessing the local and International tourists’ preference. It is to evaluate the hypotheses Testing On validity of Effective Communication and Common Motif of Selayah Keringkam Towards the communication channel. The finding of this paper is to enhance the implications on developing a significant way to disseminate Selayah Keringkam as a heritage product in Sarawak. This paper will expose a substantial relationship between the independent variables (Common Motif of Selayah Keringkam), the dependent variables (Channels of Communication) and the mediator (Supplement of Effective Communication) as a new framework to the body of knowledge. This research involved 384 respondents with 5 relevant authorities related to answering research questions. The data collected from the fieldwork were analysed using SPSS version 24. The measures used in this article are methodically deliberated using factor analysis and correlation analysis. Lastly, the results of the regression analyses testing on hypotheses and summary of hypotheses assessments are presented.

Risk management in the public sector: a structured literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-223
Author(s):  
Enrico Bracci ◽  
Mouhcine Tallaki ◽  
Giorgia Gobbo ◽  
Luca Papi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Black Box ◽  
The Body ◽  
Research Knowledge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Literature Review

PurposeRisk management (RM) is receiving increasing academic and practitioner attention in the public sector. Despite this, there is a lack of systematization of this body of knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the state of art by examining the knowledge gaps and defining the emerging themes of RM in the public sector to guide future research agendas.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a structured literature review (SLR). They analyzed 63 papers, by using Scopus database, published from 1990 to 2018. All papers were categorized and analyzed according to 11 criteria defined by the literature.FindingsResults show that there is an increasing attention to RM with a need for more effort to consolidate research knowledge. Findings also established a lack of theorization, with a limited explanatory capacity of most studies. The paper defined four main areas for future developments to increase the body of knowledge. Namely, RM and managerial systems (i.e. MCSs and performance management), integrating RM systems and the building blocks of RM that the authors identify will also play a role in helping the authors to understand the diffusion of RM within public sector organizations.Originality/valueDespite the increasing attention to RM in the public sector, more research is required. Considering RM in public sector risks to be a “black box”, this paper revealed some new insights that could help to analyze better RM in the public sector, to open the black box and to avoid a symbolic use of the RM. In fact, integration with the managerial systems and the strengthening of the building block could help to exploit the potential of RM in the public sector.

scholarly journals Disclosure of fraud control information in annual reports as a means of discharging public accountability

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludek Seda ◽  
Carol Ann Tilt
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Prima Facie ◽  
The Body ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Public Accountability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Control Information ◽  
Body Of Knowledge

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the disclosure of fraud-related activities in public sector organisations in Australia. Specifically, the study reviews and evaluates the level and nature of fraud control information in annual reports of Commonwealth agencies and bodies. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a qualitative approach with the aim of expanding the body of empirical literature on disclosure of fraud control information in annual reports. The study further uses the theory of accountability – an essential concept for organisations that exist for public interest. Findings The results show that there is some prima facie evidence of public accountability. However, these results suggest that current disclosures of fraud-related activities in annual reports are failing to ensure the public is aware of activities used to combat fraud and its implications for the public interest. Practical implications The results have important implications for developing a framework for good reporting of fraud control activities. Originality/value This research study adds to the limited body of knowledge regarding how public entities discharge their accountability in relation to their fraud control activities.

scholarly journals Knowledge Mobilization Intermediaries in STEM: The roles and functions of K-12 STEM Outreach Organizations at Canadian Universities

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Compeau
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Knowledge Mobilization ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Research Knowledge ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Organizational Features ◽  
Educational Importance

Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) is the reciprocal and complementary flow and uptake of research knowledge between knowledge producers, knowledge intermediaries, and knowledge users. The purpose of this investigation is to explore the typology of Canadian university-based Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics outreach organizations and understand if/how they function as knowledge mobilization intermediaries. Three research questions guide this first study; 1) What are the organizational features of K-12 STEM outreach organizations; 2) To what extent do STEM outreach organizations interact with K-12 educators or administration and 3) What knowledge mobilizations processes do they currently use? The methodology used for data collection will be an online questionnaire consisting of qualitative based open-ended questions. The educational importance of this study aligns with the goals of KMb as it has relevance to both within academia and beyond. Within academia, the results will contribute towards the body of knowledge within K-12 STEM education. Beyond academia, this study has value in practice, as the results will engage STEM outreach organizations in conversation about KMb strategies

scholarly journals Theory of production in construction industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. e021014
Author(s):  
André Luiz Vivan ◽  
José Carlos Paliari
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Production Theory ◽  
Lean Thinking ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Multidisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Theory Of Production ◽  
Current Stage

In the absence of an explicit and specific theory, the management of production processes in construction is essentially based on a Taylorist view, based on the economic theory of production. Thus, given the particularities of construction, the plans developed are often unreal, with recurring delays and unforeseen circumstances during production. Thus, because of the importance and the latent need to develop a specific theory, this article uses a systematic literature review (SLR) to comprehend what has been developed and discuss the topic. The main objective is to answer the following research questions: 1) What is being proposed to develop a production theory applied to construction? 2) What is the approach used in the publications? 3) What can be proposed for the body of knowledge in question to fill gaps? Based on the results of the SLR, it was verified that the development of such a theory appears to be very incipient and not formalized in the publications, with inconclusive results and weak multidisciplinary cooperation. Furthermore, there are indications that authors associated with Lean Thinking may be leading research on production theory in construction since most of the publications have results that were conceptually based on Lean Construction principles. It is understood that the content of this article is relevant because it outlines the current stage of development of the theory and indicates possible paths to achievements.

scholarly journals Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana students' understanding of public relations profession: A phenomenology

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 650
Author(s):  
Nadia Parastiwi ◽  
Rini Darmastuti
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
The Body ◽  
Public Relation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Self Image ◽  
The Media ◽  
The 1960S

There have been various definitions of the Public Relation profession related to its purposes since its birth in the 1960s. The current research investigated is the meaning of the Public Relations profession for Public Relations students at Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana who, in the future, would work as Public Relations. This research was conducted using qualitative methods and a phenomenological approach. Three findings were presented in this article. First, the construction of the Public Relation profession depends on the body of knowledge, the ability to communicate and build relationships with the community, be creative, and have an attractive appearance. Second, the meaning of the Public Relation profession is constructed based on four references, namely the media and the surrounding community, materials and classes in higher education, from practitioners and developments in information technology. Third, the construction of the identity of the Public Relations profession through online shopping to improve self-image, obtain information on fashion developments, and the ability to select products selectively.

Divided discourse: Establishing a methods-centered approach to latrinalia research

2021 ◽  
pp. 146144562110016
Author(s):  
Jonathan Marine ◽  
Brandon Biller ◽  
Lauren Tuckley
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
George Mason University ◽  
Large Corpus

Past research on bathroom graffiti (latrinalia) has utilized disparate collection and analysis methodologies. Here, we seek to devise a rigorous, unified methodological framework for the collection and analysis of latrinalia. We begin by reviewing the disjointed methodological approaches and findings of previous research on bathroom graffiti in order to trace the limitations which prevent generalizability across datasets in comparable, meaningful ways. We also target some of the specific arguments and research questions presented in previous studies. Then, using study of bathroom graffiti, we sketch a replicable, scalable methodological framework for studying bathroom graffiti in order to analyze the discourse of a large corpus of latrinalia collected from the bathrooms of George Mason University in Virginia. This article as a whole illustrates that until the field aligns collection and analysis methods – defining what constitutes discourse, collecting data from male and female bathrooms, and accounting for the number of buildings, restrooms, and stalls – the seminal questions of the field will never be adequately addressed. We conclude by discussing the limitations of our research design and pointing toward potential future directions in latrinalia research.

scholarly journals Actions and Behaviours Essential for Monitoring & Evaluation to Succeed in South African Public Service

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Malefetsane Mofolo ◽  
Lungepi Mkuyane ◽  
Tembile Skade
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
South African ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
The Public ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks

As an intervention mechanism to improve service delivery, the concepts of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is recently growing in popularity among countries, including South Africa. To this end, questions are posed in this article to establish the effect of making use of M&E in the South African public service. These are posed in view of the fact that South Africa has established a number of sound regulatory frameworks in the past, which should serve as a ‘fertile’ environment for effective service delivery. On this basis, attempts are made to investigate the answers to such questions, and then the body of knowledge through literature review was consulted so as to contextualise and conceptualise arguments and recommendations that could be made at the end of the article. Monitoring and Evaluation could be seen as a critical tool for government institutions to be effective towards achievement of their goals and objectives, as well as making an impact on the lives of South African citizens. In view of this, much needs to be done to several unresolved issues, particularly issues around the organisational/operational culture, peculiar public servants’ attitudes, inefficiency and incompetence, as well as non-compliance with relative legislation. Recommendations with regard to the required actions and behaviours in the public service are, therefore, proposed for consideration.

scholarly journals The regional research policy of the Austrian federal states

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (54) ◽  
pp. 227-241
Author(s):  
Thomas Eisenhut
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Research Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Regional Research ◽  
Federal States ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Specific Working

AbstractThis research focuses on the regional research policy of the federal states. The paper analyses the existing academic research sources of the regional research policies and answers questions of the regions's analysis.The methodology uses specific working papers essential for the European region's and sources of the Austrian public administration. Concerning the empirical part, this paper uses qualitatively focussed structured guideline surveys. The research will facilitate discussions on aspects of methodological approaches to research, data capture and analysis, perceived research outcomes and contributions to the body of knowledge.Essential is the separation of subvention policy, which means the matter of distinct locational competition and it occurs the establishment of co-production within the regions to present itself mutual externally to persist in the global contest.The findings indicate that even through this concept for success is highly influenced by funding's that are not very controllable by the regions, such as the federal states, and it is a positive prototype for prospective similar cases.

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