scholarly journals Do green business initiatives enhance firm performance? Evidence from an emerging market

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Quyen Do Nguyen ◽  
Huyen Thu Thi Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Marketing Performance ◽  
Market Shares ◽  
Green Business ◽  
Green Product Innovation ◽  
Negative Impacts

This paper examines the adoption of green business initiatives in Vietnamese firms’ activities and their impacts on firm performance. We applied both qualitative and quantitative methods in this study. Our research results show that green initiatives have positive impacts on firm performance in terms of operating performance, financial performance, marketing performance and environmental performance. Green initiatives such as green supply chain management, reverse logistics, green logistics, green marketing, green advertising, eco-labeling, and green product innovation help firms grow and improve their revenues, profits, market shares and customers’ satisfaction towards their products and services. In addition, green business initiatives contribute to firms’ reduction in costs and negative impacts on the natural environment. 

scholarly journals DAMPAK DAN KENDALA WISATA WADUK SERMO DARI ASPEK LINGKUNGAN HIDUP DAN RISIKO BENCANA

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudarmadji Dan M. Widyastuti
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Parameter Analysis ◽  
Reservoir Water ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Natural Beauty ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Sermo Reservoir is a multipurpose reservoir. Due to its natural beauty and being the only reservoir in Yogyakarta Special Region, it is visited by many tourists. Tourism activities in the reservoir may cause environmental impacts and disaster risks for the tourists. This study aims to determine the potential of Sermo Reservoir as a natural tourism object and, in general, analyze the environmental impacts and disaster risks caused by tourism activities. The study was conducted by field surveys, observations and interviews with the local community. Reservoir water samples were collected for physical and chemical parameter analysis and were evaluated against the standard requirements of water for tourism activities. Data analysis was performed using descriptive qualitative and quantitative methods, using tables and diagrams of the processed data. In general it was found that the Sermo Reservoir has high potential for tourism. However, due to the lack of supporting facilities, the number of tourist coming to the Sermo Reservoir is still not yet optimal. The environmental impacts caused by tourism activities have occurred. The positive impacts that arise are the emerging business opportunities and the increased revenue of the local people, while the negative impacts are the pollution caused by solid waste and the water quality degradation. The risk of disaster may come from accidents when conducting activities in the reservoir, and it should be considered in the development of Sermo Reservoir for tourism.

scholarly journals Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment for Onshore Windfarm Siting in Greece

Environments ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vagiona ◽  
Karapanagiotidou
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Ideal Condition ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Moderate Sensitivity ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Tools And Techniques

The distance between theory and practice in the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) process is particularly noticeable. The development of an integrated, comprehensive and systematic approach guided by the related literature is considered to be an ideal condition for enhancing the value of SEA and increasing its effectiveness. The aim of the present paper was to develop a methodological approach of the most technical and critical stages of SEA for onshore wind farm (OWF) siting. The methodological framework included the proposal of the SEA objectives along with the indicators’ development, the identification of alternatives, the selection of a ‘most viable or sustainable’ alternative, the identification of potential impacts, their assessment, and finally, the proposal of a SEA monitoring system using both qualitative and quantitative methods, tools, and techniques. OWF siting within low and/or moderate sensitivity areas was considered as the most viable/sustainable alternative. SEA highlighted that OWF siting caused moderately to highly significant negative impacts on the thematic section of biodiversity and extremely significant positive impacts on the thematic sections of renewable energy sources, economy, and society. Although the proposed methodology was applied on SEA of OWF siting in Greece, it can be used universally to identify the impacts of OWF siting planning.

Do institutions matter in Latin America?

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Kallas ◽  
Carlos A. Caldeira ◽  
Rodrigo Bandeira-de-mello ◽  
Rosilene Marcon
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Institutional Changes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Random Effects Models ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sample Classification ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the effects of institutional changes on business landscapes and companies performance in Brazil. Design/methodology/approach – The authors have developed a multiple empirical strategy, including qualitative and quantitative methods. As a qualitative method, we used business landscapes to describe how clustered firm performance varies across industries. We collected return on equity (ROE) and equity data from Brazilian listed companies in a 24-years range, and compared three different 8-years institutional periods. As a quantitative method, the authors compared variance across periods and developed a panel analysis assuming fixed and random effects models. Findings – The main results indicate that ROE differences among institutional periods in Brazil are relevant, indicating that there is an important institutional effect on performance and the impacts of those institutional effects may be different across industries. The impact of institutional changes seems to be considerable in understanding industry and firm performance. In addition, the improvement of the institutional framework increases the variance of firm performance around the mean. Research limitations/implications – The limitations are related to the sample, classification treatment for missing values and outliers. Practical implications – Managers should consider that institutional settings affect industries in a different manner when developing their strategies. Originality/value – Despite the fact that the importance of industry, firm and time effects has been empirically examined, there is still an empirical gap concerning if and how institutional changes affect industries and the configuration of business landscapes.

scholarly journals Navigating between Tea and Rubber in Xishuangbanna, China: When New Crops Fail and Old Ones Work

Land ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Charlotte Filt Slothuus ◽  
Dietrich Schmidt-Vogt ◽  
Ole Mertz
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Economic Inequality ◽  
Local People ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Impact

Following the massive expansion of rubber plantations in China, considerable research has been conducted on the impact of these landscape changes. The general consensus is that there have been negative impacts on the environment and positive impacts on local economies. However, since rubber prices dropped after 2011, the economic benefit to the local people is challenged and the impact on the local people and communities remains unclear. Using a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods, this longitudinal study investigates how the drop in rubber prices has affected a local community and the local people in Manlin, Xishuangbanna, China. It investigates local coping strategies and the importance of alternative income sources and shows how differentiated access to alternative lands creates increased economic inequality within the village when prices fluctuate. Three general coping strategies were identified amongst local rubber farmers: doing business as usual, changing rubber management practices, and stopping- or decreasing tapping frequency. Differences in coping strategies are linked to factors including access to alternative income sources and rubber perceptions. Moreover, households with access to tea land were found to have experienced negligible impacts of decreasing rubber prices as income from tea has increased more than income from rubber has decreased, leading to increasing intra-village economic inequality. We conclude that while this is a clear case of how income diversification is important for reducing livelihood vulnerability, it also shows that the large focus on rubber farming has created benefits in terms of improved infrastructure and connectivity that has helped expand the market for tea as well.

scholarly journals Conflicts between Students Living on-Campus Dormitories

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Nadia Jobbehdar Nourafkan ◽  
Balsam Jumah ◽  
Rabia Asif ◽  
Abolfazl DEHGHANMONGABADI
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Current Century ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Travel Abroad ◽  
Employment Evaluation ◽  
And Control

Purpose- In the current century, the number of students who travel abroad to study at international higher education institutions universally has increased. Accordingly, a considerable number of young generations from different countries are coming together, and most of them prefer to live at the university’s dormitories. The main aim of this research has identified and examined the impacts of roommate conflicts, on the lifestyle and academic success of students living in dormitories. Design/Methodology- The study area of this research is the dormitories located inside the Campus of Eastern Mediterranean University in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus. Data was collected by utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods. Findings- The results showed that conflicts amidst roommates negatively influenced their lifestyle and academic success. Although it is impossible to solve problems and conflicts at all, however, it is possible to minimize and control them. Moreover, management styles and approaches play a fundamental role in reducing or increasing negative impacts. Practical Implications- Several suggestions mentioned for managers to minimize problems, like price reduction, qualified staff employment, evaluation of dormitories, rewriting the rules against alcohol consumption and making noise, and etc.

scholarly journals Summary of Research on Inter-Organizational Relationship Risk and Knowledge Sharing in Green Supply Chains

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 148-153
Author(s):  
Li Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Green Development ◽  
Green Supply Chains

Under the macro environment of “greening” of the world economy, it is of positive practical significance to effectively identify and reduce the Inter-Organizational relationship risk of green supply chain based on the national green development strategy to build Inter-Organizational relationship based on trust. The paper discusses the connotation of green supply chain knowledge sharing, the influencing factors of green supply chain knowledge sharing, the risk of green supply chain Inter-Organizational relationship, and the operation mechanism of green supply chain Inter-Organizational relationship risk, and provides an outlook on the future research trends. From the current situation, future research should integrate multidisciplinary knowledge system and use a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to explore the relationship between Inter-Organizational relationship risk and knowledge sharing of green supply chain, to promote the depth and further development of green supply chain research.

The Status of Livelihood Vulnerability and Its CopingCapacities of Urban Squatters in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal

Patan Pragya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Chhabi Ram Baral
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Urban Poverty ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Status

Urban poverty is one of multidimensional issue in Nepal. Increasing immigration from the outer parts of Kathmandu due to rural poverty, unemployment and weak security of the lives and the properties are core causes pushing people into urban areas. In this context how squatter urban area people sustain their livelihoods is major concern. The objectives of the study are to find out livelihood assets and capacities squatters coping with their livelihood vulnerability in adverse situation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are applied for data collection. It is found that squatters social security is weak, victimized by severe health problems earning is not regular with lack of physical facilities and overall livelihood is critical. This study helps to understand what the changes that have occurred in livelihood patterns and how poor people survive in urban area.

PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR MENULIS KARANGAN NARASI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SAINTIFIKSISWA KELAS VI SDN 07 TUJUAH KOTO TALAGOKECAMATAN GUGUAK KABUPATEN LIMA PULUH KOTA

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Mures Walef
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Method ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Narrative Writing ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Essay Writing ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Improve Student Learning

This research is motivated by problems in the learning process, namely students have difficulty in expressing their ideas into writing or essays. The formation of words or sentences used by students is inaccurate or inappropriate, as well as the use of punctuation and spelling. In learning activities writing the teacher is more likely to apply teaching writing by prioritizing the results of the process. This study aims to improve narrative writing skills using the scientific method of class VI SDN 07 VII Koto Talago, Guguak District, Lima Puluh Kota Regency. The method used in this study is qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative research is research that intends to understand phenomena, about what is experienced by research subjects such as behavior, perceptions, motivations, actions and others. The results of the study describe learning using the Scientific method can improve student learning outcomes which initially in pre-cycle only reached 64 who are in sufficient qualifications. In the first cycle increased to 74 who were in qualifications more than enough, after the second cycle, the students' scores increased again being an average of 90 who are in excellent qualification. The increase includes three indicators, namely (1) narrative characteristics, (2) use of punctuation, (3) capital letters. Third, improving narrative writing skills using the Scientific method of class VI SDN 07 VII Koto Talago District of Guguak, Lima Puluh Kot Regency can be achieved due to several factors including teachers and students. Based on the results above it can be concluded that the narrative text writing skills using the scientific method increased, from sufficient qualifications to more qualifications until they were in excellent qualifications. Thus it can be concluded that, through the cooperative method the type of make a match improvement in students' essay writing skills increased significantly from stage to stage.Key Words: escritura de narrativas, métodos científicos

Curriculum Evaluation of the Sports Physiotherapy (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shohre Nourizadeh Dehkordi ◽  
Ali Ghorbani ◽  
Maryam Shahabi ◽  
Seyedeh Zahra Nazardani
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Student Evaluation ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Curriculum Evaluation ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Professional Requirements ◽  
Master’S Degree

BACKGROUND Evaluating the master’s degree program in Sports Physiotherapy in order to improve the quality of education in this field. The need to pay attention to the effectiveness and efficiency of the education and improving the system of higher education by becoming more aware of the factors involved is necessary. The aim of this study is to evaluate the educational program for master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate the educational program for master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy. METHODS This is a hybrid study in which qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection were used. The research team consisted of faculty members and sports physiotherapy students. In the first part of the study, due to a lack of standard questionnaires, the method of an expert panel was used to build the tools. In the second part, the questionnaire was distributed among 22 professors and students, and the data was collected. RESULTS The findings showed that according to the viewpoints of the faculty members and students, the courses in the program are necessary and facilitates the students to become qualified in meeting their future professional requirements. The findings of other research indicate the desirability of the content, implementation, and educational facilities of the program from the viewpoint of the professors, and unfavourable from the viewpoint of the students. Moreover, from the perspective of the professors and students, the teaching methods is appropriate to the type of course and there is no need to add a new course to the program. The findings of student evaluation methods showed that these methods were considered to be favourable from the viewpoint of the professors, and unfavourable from the viewpoint of the students. CONCLUSIONS As a result, the program of Sports Physiotherapy was evaluated, in terms of its favourability, with the existing courses. Nevertheless, the addition of practical and clinical units helps to improve the quality of the curriculum.

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