scholarly journals The Proximal Zone of Intercultural Development (PZID)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachid Oulahal
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Intercultural Development ◽  
Cultural Model ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Intercultural Experience ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Proximal Zone ◽  
Intercultural Experiences

This article presents results of a comparative analysis of intercultural experiences between French and Singaporean participants. France and Singapore were chosen as research fields because of their difference in terms of the management of cultural otherness: a universalist cultural model for France and a pluralist cultural model for Singapore.Based on an online questionnaire addressing the intercultural experience of the participants, a quantitative analysis allows us to identify singular differences between the French and Singaporean participants . A particularity of the Singaporean context leads us to think about the concept of the proximal zone of intercultural development (PZID) that we will develop in this article.

scholarly journals New insights in online fashion retail returns from a customers’ perspective and their dynamics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Björn Stöcker ◽  
Daniel Baier ◽  
Benedikt M. Brand
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Mail Order ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Online Business ◽  
Post Purchase ◽  
Customers Perspective

AbstractReturns are an inconvenient problem in the mail-order business, not only for the merchant but also for the customer. With an estimated return rate of 50% in the fashion sector, the seller has to deal with the expense of restocking and possibly reprocessing, the buyer, who must reship the return, and the environment. We do not consider returns to be generally bad, but rather an explicit, integral part of the online business model. Therefore, we investigate potentially suitable measures to avert or avoid returns in the pre-purchase, purchase, and post-purchase phases. We look at current and technological developments in return management and the most critical drivers for fashion assortment returns. The measures we investigate deliver a holistic view of the issue and target all three purchase phases. The resulting measures were assessed via an online questionnaire with 8393 participants (customers of a German fashion online retailer) to impact customer satisfaction using Kano’s method. There are clear measures that promise high customer satisfaction (such as 360° view) and a clear hierarchy regarding monetary and non-monetary measures. By applying a new method, the segmented Kano perspective, we found different customer segments, which are different in their expectations towards returns. That allowed us to conclude dynamics regarding return management. This assessment is followed by discussing the results, conclusions, and indications for further research fields.

scholarly journals Studi Komparatif Kelayakan Usaha Pembuatan Dendeng Itik dengan Kerupuk Itik Di Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara (Studi Kasus: Usaha Pembuatan Dendeng Itik "Dhandy" dengan Kerupuk Itik "Mama Irfan" di Kecamatan Amuntai Tengah

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 224-238
Author(s):  
Susanti Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Technical Aspects ◽  
Financial Feasibility ◽  
Management Aspect ◽  
Financial Aspect

       The purpose of this study is (i) identifying the non-financial feasibility of duck and duck cracker making business in terms of market, technical aspects and management aspects (ii) analyzing and (iii) comparing the financial feasibility of making duck and duck crackers in Central Amuntai District. The research was carried out on the "Dhandy" duck jerky in Antasari Village and "Mama Irfan" duck crackers in Kota Raden Hulu Village, Amuntai Tengah District, Hulu Sungai Utara Regency in May - August 2013. The research method used was case studies and data collection with interviews. Qualitative analysis of market, technical and management aspects is processed descriptively. Quantitative analysis uses investment criteria, namely analysis of present net value / NPV, return on investment / IRR, Net B / C ratio and return period of investment, the results of the two analyzes are followed by comparative analysis. The results of the non-financial aspects showed that the "Dhandy" jerky duck and "Mama Irfan" duck crackers viewed from the market or technical aspects were worth the effort. However, viewed from the management aspect, the two businesses are not feasible because they are still in the scale of small businesses, family efforts and implementation are still traditional. The financial aspect of the "Dhandy" duck jerky business is worth showing the NPV value of Rp.5,950,594, - the IRR of 12.92%, net B / C of 1.22 and the pay back period of 4,5024 years. Whereas the "Mama Irfan" duck cracker business is also worthy of the NPV value of Rp. 31,874,247, -, the IRR is 51.93%, net B / C is 2.71 and the pay back period is 2.4716 years. Comparative analysis shows that the "Mama Irfan" duck cracker making business is more feasible compared to the "Dhandy" duck jerky making business. The purpose of this study is (i) identifying the non-financial feasibility of duck and duck cracker making business in terms of market, technical aspects and management aspects (ii) analyzing and (iii) comparing the financial feasibility of making duck and duck crackers in Central Amuntai District. The research was carried out on the "Dhandy" duck jerky in Antasari Village and "Mama Irfan" duck crackers in Kota Raden Hulu Village, Amuntai Tengah District, Hulu Sungai Utara Regency in May - August 2013. The research method used was case studies and data collection with interviews. Qualitative analysis of market, technical and management aspects is processed descriptively. Quantitative analysis uses investment criteria, namely analysis of present net value / NPV, return on investment / IRR, Net B / C ratio and return period of investment, the results of the two analyzes are followed by comparative analysis. The results of the non-financial aspects showed that the "Dhandy" jerky duck and "Mama Irfan" duck crackers viewed from the market or technical aspects were worth the effort. However, viewed from the management aspect, the two businesses are not feasible because they are still in the scale of small businesses, family efforts and implementation are still traditional. The financial aspect of the "Dhandy" duck jerky business is worth showing the NPV value of Rp.5,950,594, - the IRR of 12.92%, net B / C of 1.22 and the pay back period of 4,5024 years. Whereas the "Mama Irfan" duck cracker business is also worthy of the NPV value of Rp. 31,874,247, -, the IRR is 51.93%, net B / C is 2.71 and the pay back period is 2.4716 years. Comparative analysis shows that the "Mama Irfan" duck cracker making business is more feasible compared to the "Dhandy" duck jerky making business.

scholarly journals Adopting a QCA Approach to Investigating the Risks Involved in Megaprojects from Auditing Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Ma ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Miao Cui ◽  
Ruoyu Jin
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Contract Management ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Construction Risk ◽  
Quantitative Analysis Method ◽  
Independent Variable

There is an increase of megaproject construction worldwide. At the same time, risks involved in megaprojects have also become a wide concern. Extending from the macrolevel of qualitative analysis focusing on complexity, politics, and morality, the research conducted the microscopic empirical analysis on twenty-two typical cases by adopting the quality comparative analysis (QCA) from the auditing perspective. Different from the traditional analysis method taking each causation as independent variable, the results in the study revealed that there was complex multiple concurrent causation among eight conditions; additionally, the configuration of those would be divided into six types, among which, the coverage of the three types, namely, project management risk, preliminary and construction risk, and tendering and contract management related risk, was almost eighty percent. Finally, megaproject risks in China were caused by complicated and changeable combination conditions, which would provide a new breakthrough for seeking analyzing megaproject risks through this quantitative analysis method, and indicate the researchers and practitioners to control the megaproject risks from a more systematic way.

Comparative Analysis between Dynamic Simulation and Practical Result of Demolition of Building Structures by Blasting

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 6216-6220
Author(s):  
Xiu Bin Gong ◽  
Chuan Ming Li ◽  
Jian Guo Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Simulation ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Practical Result ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Collapse Process

Due to the complexity of blasting demolition of building structures, it is difficult to obtain an accurate enough approach for quantitative analysis that can be applied to the constructional engineering. In this paper, dynamic simulation of the demolition blasting process is conducted with the finite element software ANSYS/LS-DYNA. By comparing the dynamic simulation with the practical result, it is found that the calculated results are very close to the practical collapse process. It is further proved that dynamic simulation can be conducted for the quantitative analysis of the collapse process.

scholarly journals Comparative adult and continuing education: A guiding essay

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Regina Egetenmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Adult Education ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Comparative Studies ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Adult And Continuing Education ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Adult And Continuing

This paper provides a guide for developing a research design for comparative studies in adult and continuing education. To that end, a research methodology will be presented that was developed at the COMPALL and INTALL Winter Schools on Comparative Studies in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning. Central elements for systematic comparisons in adult and continuing education are (1) the object of comparison, (2) research fields for comparison, and (3) inductive comparative categories. These elements form the reference points for the development of a comparative research question in adult and continuing education. The comparative analysis proposes a three-step approach from juxtaposition to interpretation: step 1 – descriptive juxtaposition; step 2 – analytical juxtaposition; and step 3 – analytical interpretation.

scholarly journals ЗНАЧЕНИЯ ГОРОДА В ЯЗЫКОМ СОЗНАНИИ ЖИТЕЛЕЙ (СЕМАНТИЧЕСКАЯ ИНТЕРПРЕТАЦИЯ РЕЗУЛЬТАТОВ ПСИХОЛИНГВИСТИЧЕСКОГО ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТА СО СЛОВОМ «ОДЕССА»)

2019 ◽  
pp. 60-70
Author(s):  
О. Вдовиченко
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Frequency Analysis ◽  
Semantic Interpretation ◽  
Word Stimulus ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Metropolitan Cities ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The World

The Aim of the study is to determine the psycholinguistic meaning of the concept of Odesa in the linguistic consciousness of its inhabitants. Research Methods and Sample. The study used a free associative experiment. The subjects were to write five associations on the word "Odesa". A total of 117 respondents, aged 16-57, who live in Odesa, participated in the study. Results. By applying the frequency analysis of associates to the word-stimulus Odessa, the most widespread associations have been analyzed, which reveal the psycholinguistic meaning of the concept "Odessa". Ranks of the most frequent reactions on the whole set of associations and on the first reaction are determined. Semantic groups of associates are analyzed. A meaningful and quantitative analysis of the associates of the resulting semantic groups makes it possible to identify Odesa in the linguistic consciousness of its inhabitants as a maritime tourist city that has a glorious history, beautiful architecture and is a symbol of humor. The comparative analysis of the concept "Odesa" with the concepts "Moscow" and "Kiev" is carried out. Conclusions. From the results of the semantic interpretation of the concept of "Odesa" it follows that this city is associated with the sea, beautiful architectural and glorious history, which is equated with humor and fun. In the associative field of this concept, the largest group of associates was those describing its relationship with nature and the sea. A significant group of peripheral and single reactions consisted of tokens related to the associative field of architectural and historical topics. Unlike metropolitan cities, Odesa has no signs of a metropolis and infrastructure center in the linguistic picture of the world of its citizens.

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) via Binary Diagram Decision (BDD) for Information Systems Design

2013 ◽  
pp. 308-319
Author(s):  
Fausto Pedro García Márquez ◽  
Alberto Pliego Mangurán ◽  
Noor Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Fault Tree ◽  
Fault Tree Analysis ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Heuristic Methods ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Tree Analysis ◽  
Binary Diagram

A fault tree analysis (FTA) is presented as a qualitative method for studying the state of the WT as a system considering to its different sub-systems. The quantitative analysis of the FTA is done by Binary Diagram Decision (BDD). The size of the BDD generated by the transformation from FTA to BDD will depend of the ordering of the FTA events. This work employed the top-down-left-right, the level, and the “and” methods for listing the events. Finally, a classification of the events is done based on their importance measures. The importance measures has been calculated by the Birnbaum (1969), Critically and Structural heuristic methods. A comparative analysis is done, and the main results are presented.

Assessing the Prior Intercultural Experiences, Motivating Factors and Deterrents influencing 4-H Members’ Intention to Participate an International Experience Program

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-37
Author(s):  
Melissa Cater ◽  
J. C. Bunch ◽  
Shelli Danjean
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Intercultural Experience ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Intentions To Participate ◽  
Deterrents To Participation ◽  
Intercultural Experiences

International experience programs (IEPs), such as International 4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) and other programs employed by U.S Cooperative Extension Programs and international partners, can forge students’ development of a global perspective. The purpose of this study was to determine 4-H members’ prior intercultural experience, perceived motivating factors to participation in an IEP, perceived deterrents to participation in an IEP, and 4-H members’ intentions to participate in an IEP; and to explain 4-H members’ intention to participate in an IEP. Results of this study suggest that 4-H members’ intention to participate in an IEP is predicted by prior intercultural experiences. The effect of prior intercultural experiences is mediated by motivating factors, that is as motivating factors increase, intent increases while reducing the effect of prior intercultural experiences. A recommendation for practitioners to use to bridge the gap between 4-H members and other cultures is to provide varied intercultural experiences in or near the youths’ own community.

scholarly journals Information literacy as a joint competence shaped by everyday life and workplace roles amongst Scottish community councillors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cruickshank Peter ◽  
◽  
Hazel Hall ◽  
Bruce Ryan ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Information Literacy Skills

Introduction: This paper addresses the information practices of hyperlocal democratic representatives, and their acquisition and application of information literacy skills. Method: 1034 Scottish community councillors completed an online questionnaire on the information-related activities they undertake as part of their voluntary roles, and the development of supporting competencies. The questions related to: information needs for community council work; preparation and onward dissemination of information gathered; factors that influence community councillors’ abilities to conduct their information-related duties. Analysis: Data were summarised for quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel. Free text responses were analysed in respect of the themes from the quantitative analysis and literature. Results: Everyday life and workplace roles are perceived as the primary shapers of information literacy as a predominantly joint competence. Conclusion: The focus of information literacy development has traditionally been the contribution of formal education, yet this study reveals that prior employment, community and family roles are perceived as more important to the acquisition of relevant skills amongst this group. This widens the debate as to the extent to which information literacy is specific to particular contexts. This adds to arguments that information literacy may be viewed as a collective accomplishment dependant on a socially constructed set of practices.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Composition of Four Selected Tropical Medicinal Plants Namely: Ocimum gratissimum, Piper guineense, Gongronema latifolium and Vernonia amygdalina

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob I. A. Mgbeje ◽  
Ezekiel Udo Umoh ◽  
Christine Emmanuel-Ikpeme
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Vernonia Amygdalina ◽  
Piper Guineense ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Ocimum Gratissimum ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Gongronema Latifolium

Aim: The aim of the study was to carry out a comparative analysis of the phytochemical composition of the leaves of four selected tropical medicinal plants namely: Ocimum gratissimum, Piper guineense, Gongronema latifolium and Vernonia amygdalina. Methodology: The phytochemicals in the plant leaves were extracted by cold maceration in ethanol and subjected to both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the phytochemicals. Results: The qualitative and quantitative analysis revealed the presence of the bioactive compounds alkaloids, Saponins, flavonoids, steroids, glycosides, terpenoids, polyphenols, specific cardiac glycosides, tannins, phytates and reducing compound in the leaves of each plant at varying quantities. Resins were only detected in O. gratissimum. From the quantitative analysis, Gongronema latifolium had the highest percentage content of alkaloids, glycosides, saponins, tannins and reducing sugars. Ocimum gratissimum had the highest flavonoid content. Conclusion: Taken together, G. latifolium on balance had a higher phytochemical content than the other three plants and thus should be more versatile in the treatment of a whole range of diseases. This was followed by V. amygdalina, O. gratissimum and P. guineense in that order. The fact that most of these phytochemicals have antioxidant activity may be responsible for their antidiabetic activities and use in treatment of other free radical prone diseases.

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