scholarly journals Toward Development of Mechanical Supporting Industry in Ho Chi Minh City: An Approach to Industry Structure and Its Determinants

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (04) ◽  
pp. 02-21
Author(s):  
Hoai Nguyen Trong ◽  
Dien Huynh Thanh
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Automatic Production ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Current State ◽  
Technology Market

This study aims to address the current state of mechanical supporting industry in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) by approaching several factors affecting the industry for further solutions to its development in the coming years. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, we find that: (i) the HCMC mechanical industry has yet to satisfy the demands for development of other economic industries as a consequence of its simple products and its failure to manufacture machine tools and equipment in automatic production lines; (ii) the industry is mostly composed of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), featuring mainly imported inputs, outdated technologies, and poor quality management, thus causing the output products in large part to merely serve domestic consumption and disabling them to engage in the global supply chain; and (iii) some principal reasons comprise limited access to credit, modern technology, market, and information as well as other constraints to production infrastructure and human resources.

Secondary Schools and Inequality: Navigating the Fragmented Landscape of Educational Choices in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-110
Author(s):  
Aigoul Abdoubaetova
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
School Choice ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Educational Inequality ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Fragmented Landscape ◽  
Educational Choices ◽  
Social And Cultural Capital ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
State Of Affairs

This research aims to describe how parents navigate secondary education choices in Bishkek in the context of diverse school choice options. The paper uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, which include interviews and a complementary survey with parents. The paper provides an overview of the state of school options in Bishkek, explores parental motivations in choosing schools, and engages in a wider debate about educational inequality. By examining parental school choices and motivations, the research reveals that inequality in secondary education in Bishkek is multi-layered and depends on how families can utilize their resources: parents with larger resources in the form of financial, social, and cultural capital are most advantaged, while the majority of under-resourced families are left with little choice and schools of poor quality. This state of affairs has strong implications for the growing socio-economic inequality and creates additional cleavages between social groups.

Collaborative practices with suppliers in Indian manufacturing multinationals

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Hudnurkar ◽  
Urvashi Rathod
Keyword(s):  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Collaborative Practices ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Customer Perspective

Purpose The aim of this research was to study collaborative practices with suppliers in multinational manufacturing companies operating in India and to develop a framework for collaboration with suppliers. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a four-step mixed-methods approach that included qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative technique was used to explore the factors and develop a balanced scorecard-based (BSC – balanced scorecard) framework using them. Quantitative technique was used to validate the framework statistically and also by using fuzzy analytical hierarchy process using perception-based ranks given by practitioners. Findings The exploratory research resulted in 26 antecedents for collaboration with suppliers in supply chains. Out of these 26, only 19 were considered based on importance given by practitioners. Further, the identified antecedents were classified and mapped based on the perspectives of the BSC. The extended BSC adds business environment and partnership perspectives to existing BSC framework. Some of the important factors identified under these perspectives were transparency of transactions, long-term commitment and trust. The customer perspective was given the utmost importance by the practitioners. Research limitations/implications There are certain issues that may limit the completeness of the work in a global context. The number of organizations (21) and respondents (45) may also be insufficient to convey the complete knowledge embedded in the practice of the field. Originality/value The study provides practical insights about the factors affecting collaboration with suppliers. A BSC-based framework for collaboration with suppliers was also developed along with the associated importance of each perspective and factors under each perspective, which can prove to be of great value to academics and practitioners involved in relationship with suppliers in supply chain.

scholarly journals Social Skills for Students in Helping Profession Working with Groups Under Risk

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Sofija Georgievska ◽  
Svetlana Trbojevik ◽  
Natasha Stanojkovska-Trajkovska
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Helping Professions ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Current State ◽  
Professional Success ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Programs

The lack of comprehensive information concerning the social skills of students in helping professions (psychologists, social workers, pedagogues, and special educators) imposes an important task for educational trainers. Students in training should learn appropriate communion skills for working with diverse vulnerable clients and communities in order to have adequate response to those in need. The data presented in this paper were obtain with use of qualitative and quantitative methods to measure empathy, altruism, and assertiveness in 450 psychology, pedagogue, social work and special education and rehabilitation students (IRI Index of interpersonal reaction, Davis, 1996, Scale of altruism, Raboteg-Šarić, 1993 and Scale of assertiveness, Zdravković, 2004) The results showed that there is a positive relation between the level of empathy and altruism, and a negative relation between the level of empathy and assertiveness in students. In addition, there are significant differences in the birth order, gender, year of study, the quality and the quantity of the education in the field (practical work) that they have participated in during the studies. The obtained results cannot be generalize to all helping professions because of the sample limitation, but they are significant for seeing the current state in regards of the examined characteristics and for building a strategy for their improvement. At the same time, the results present a significant indicator that confirms the idea of redesigning the current study programs that would provide opportunities for the present students to get the needed competencies for providing their professional success.

Factors Affecting Loan Repayment Performance of Microfinance Institution Borrowers

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-43
Author(s):  
Akalewold Fedilu Mohammed ◽  
Mesfin Hirpato Wobe
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Loan Repayment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Microfinance Institution ◽  
Major Factors

This study investigated the factors that affect the loan repayment performance of Omo Microfinance Institution borrowers at Wondo Genet Woreda, Ethiopia. Both primary and secondary data were used in the study. The required data were collected from 225 borrowers of Omo Microfinance. Respondents were selected by a stratified random sampling technique. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis were used. The findings of the study revealed that 44.9% of borrowers in the study area did not repay the amount of money they borrowed as per credit schedules. The major factors that affect the loan repayment performance of borrowers were their sex, educational level, family size, borrowing experience, timelines of loan, repayment period and advisory visit.

The Effect of Gender on the Commercialisation of Goat Production in the Semi-arid Area of Msinga, South Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 002190962097242
Author(s):  
Susan Tsvuura ◽  
Maxwell Mudhara ◽  
Michael Chimonyo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Market Access ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Investment Opportunities ◽  
The Government ◽  
Female Headed Households ◽  
Semi Arid

Factors affecting households’ choices to participate in markets are often not disaggregated by gender, leading to policies that are insensitive to women’s needs. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, the study analysed challenges faced by male and female-headed households in goat commercialisation in the semi-arid Msinga area of South Africa. The main constraints were poor condition of goats and mortality, high illiteracy rates of women, shortage of transport to take goats to the market and limited access to information. The study recommends that women be provided with greater market access and information and for the government to avail more attractive investment opportunities to reduce the use of goats as a store of wealth.

scholarly journals An Empirical Survey on Factors Affecting Citizens’ Trust in Public Institutions in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
A. Rameez ◽  
M. A. M. Fowsar
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
The People

Although Sri Lanka made attempts to adopt policies of decentralization and democratic governance to enhance citizens’ trust, the efforts had yielded very little success. As such, this study attempts to assess the level of citizens’ trust in public institutions in the eastern province of Sri Lanka and explores the factors contributing to the decline of citizens’ trust in public institutions. Both qualitative and quantitative methods consisting of questionnaire survey, in-depth-interview and focus group discussion as data collection techniques were employed in this study. Overall, it was found that the people have little trust in the public institutions due to lack of awareness, discrimination in terms of ethnicity, undue delay, lack of modern facilities and political influence. Thus, it is paramount on the part of government to address these challenges to restore the trust among the citizens on these public institutions.

scholarly journals Moodle in English Language Teaching and Learning in Jordan: Instructors and Students’ Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1280-1288
Author(s):  
Abdel Hameed Al Awabdeh
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

To support the significance of instructor readiness for the adoption of E-learning, it is necessary to examine the factors affecting instructors’ integration of Moodle into their English classrooms, as well as the students' perceptions of those who are learning English by using Moodle. This study had chosen to implement both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. The study's subjects comprised 25 lecturers and 150 students. The findings revealed that the lecturers from the University of Amman's School of English used Moodle as part of the English language teaching method. The majority of them used the option of document uploading and sharing function to give assignments to students and encouraged them to access and download the course materials outside of learning sessions to better enhance their competencies in English learning skills. Additionally, it was later discovered that the positive impacts of adopting Moodle during English lessons are as follows: Moodle promotes student-centered learning engagement, anytime-anywhere learning, simplifies course management, and mitigates the expense and time constraint of delivering lessons. The drawbacks of using Moodle in English classes are linked to technological problems, mainly regarding access to the Internet, inadequate professional development given to instructors, and Moodle's efficacy. Students exhibited favorable views regarding English learning by using Moodle as a platform. This is shown through their great computer self-efficacy, system engagement, and user satisfaction.

scholarly journals An application of the spatial regression model for Vietnam’s export: province-level approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Van Si ◽  
Nguyen Viet Bang
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Spatial Regression ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Spatial Regression Model ◽  
New Research

The paper attempts to define and measure factors affecting export of provinces/ cities in Vietnam, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. In particular, the former was conducted through in-depth interviews with 15 experts (including 3 academics, 7 export officials of Departments of Industry and Trade and 5 managers of export enterprises) in December 2018. The latter was performed using spatial regression model on secondary data of 63 provinces/cities from 2013 to 2017. The paper provides a new research methodology on export of Vietnam’s provinces/ cities (i.e. the spatial regression model). The empirical results show that there is a positive correlation between neighboring provinces/ cities in export activities, indicating that the good export performance of one province boosts that of its neighbors. The results also show that the export of Vietnam’s provinces/ cities is affected by GDP, import value, investment capital, and labor costs.

Distribution channels of vegetable industry in Indonesia: impact on business performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (5) ◽  
pp. 963-987
Author(s):  
Joko Mariyono ◽  
Jaka Waskito ◽  
Apri Kuntariningsih ◽  
Gunistiyo Gunistiyo ◽  
Sumarno Sumarno
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Distribution Channels ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Market Survey ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the distribution channels of vegetable sectors in Indonesia, its economic impact on the performance of vegetable sales and the factors affecting marketing channels selected by producers. Design/methodology/approach The study employed qualitative and quantitative methods. A market survey was qualitatively conducted at producer, intermediary, wholesaler, hotel and food processing company as well as retailer levels. Producer survey was quantitatively conducted at the farm level, by interviewing 556 randomly selected farm households. Structural equation modelling was employed to accomplish the objectives of the study. Findings Marketing channels for vegetables in Indonesia was complex and relatively long. Farmers decided to select particular channels because of business circumstance and their knowledge. Distance and gentleman’s agreement with traders limited farmers to choose the desirable marketing channel. Marketing channels affect business performance in terms of high sales and profit. Research limitations/implications This study only pays attention to the supply side of vegetables. The effect of marketing channels also encumbers the consumers, which are beyond this study. Other studies are expected to highlight the consumer side. Originality/value This study focused on smallholder agribusiness players. This study uses two surveys as data sources: market survey and producer survey. The market survey serves as vital information to design producer surveys.

scholarly journals Internal factors affecting vegetable and fruit export performance of Vietnamese firms

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-165
Author(s):  
Le Tan Buu ◽  
Pham Ngoc Y
Keyword(s):  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Executive Officers ◽  
Technology Orientation ◽  
Depth Interviews

The paper aims at defining and measuring key internal factors which impact on export performance of vegetable and fruit export firms in Ho Chi Minh City, Lam Dong, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Vung Tau, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Long An và Tien Giang province. The study uses resource-based theory (RBV) to explain the internal factors affecting the export performance by applying qualitative and quantitative methods. The qualitative method is carried out through in-depth interviews of 10 chief executive officers, while the quantitative one is conducted through direct interviews with 228 managers of vegetable and fruit companies. Export performance are measured under the subjective perspective to collect information from firms, considering the perception or satisfaction of firms on export activities. The results show that firm's export performance is under the direct influences of four internal factors including: (1) International experience; (2) export commitment; (3) product characteristics; (4) technology orientation. The study measures export performance and internal factors affecting export performance, thereby suggesting management implications that help businesses improve export performance of Vietnamese fruit and vegetable firms.  

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