scholarly journals Internet-based focus groups: New approaches to an ‘old’ research method

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Collard ◽  
Edwin Van Teijlingen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Health Service Research ◽  
Service Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Practical Advice ◽  
Communication Software ◽  
Technical Capacity

Focus group (FG) discussions are a popular qualitative research method used in health care and health service research. More recently, internet-based FGs have grown in popularity due to the growth of: (a) the internet, both in terms of technical capacity and number of users; and (b) the improved quality of communication software (e.g. Skype). This paper highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses of conducting FGs online. Building on our experience of conducting traditional and internet-based FGs, we offer some practical advice to potential users.

The Relationship of Music-Sound, Technology and Internet

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-169
Author(s):  
Clemens Felix Setiyawan ◽  
Dyah Murwaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Music Technology ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Participant Observer ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sound Technology

Nowadays, music creation, collaboration, and publication are easier because of technology. Most young generations have sent music data, made, sold, bought music files on the internet. This changed music processes certainly resulted in different outcomes. Listening and creating music by new means, can change music itself. Technology has simplified tools, and the internet has simplified the distance. But new problems and questions have been found. How were the internet and technology influenced the quality of music, music creator, music appreciator and the form of music. The aims of this research to determine the relationship between music, technology, and the internet, through behavior of the young generation. This study was qualitative research that used observations and unstructured interviews. In subsequent observations, participant-observer was chosen as an advanced research method to better understand existing phenomena. The result of observations and interviews were interpreted, then presented descriptively. This research used theory by Don Ihde that technology has three characteristics (1) material (2) used (3)relationship of human and tools. The result of this research is internet influenced music quality and human appreciation. Technology changed the way humans create music.

scholarly journals GOOD GOVERNANCE: GRANT SERVICE RESEARCH

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Rizqia Alfiana ◽  
Regina Putri Al Zyahra ◽  
Yasmin Afandi ◽  
Susi Hardjati
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Standard Operating Procedure ◽  
Service Performance ◽  
Service Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Standard Operating

Application of Good Governance principle is highly important in the implementation of public services in order to increase the quality of service performance. Social Prosperity Administration Bureau East Java Province as the institution that carries out grant service in their performance is still not going optimal and have to be carried out changes into better ways. This matter is occurred because of application of Good Governance principles that is carried out not maximal by the Social Prosperity Administration Bureau employees in doing services to society agency/institution/organization concerning to grant. This research aims to describe and analyze application of Good Governance principles in carrying out the grant service. This research used Descriptive Qualitative research method based on Good Governance principle according to ((UNDP), 1997) that focus on participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, and accountability. The research value shows that good governance principle has been applied sufficiently optimal in grant service that carried out by Social Prosperity Administration Bureau. It is proven by the existing of the participation applications, service that is carried out under law and applicable SOP (standard Operating Procedure), creating transparency in services, responsiveness and accountability that is given by Social Prosperity Administration Bureau party to receiver grant institution. However, there are also obstacles in this grant service implementation from the application of good governance principle such as human resource that is less mastered on technology and limited employees, lack of time, limited grant budget and lack of awareness of the institution party in collecting the Accountability Sheet.

scholarly journals ANALISIS RESPON MAHASISWAPGSD DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL IPABERDASARKAN STRUCTURE OF OBSERVED LEARNING OUTCOME TAXONOMY DITINJAU DARI MOTIVASI BELAJAR

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Fatimah
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Solo Taxonomy ◽  
High Category ◽  
Abstract Level

SOLO Taxonomy is one of the frameworks used in analyzing the quality of responses in problem solving. This research aim to analyze the student’s responses level in doing problem solving item based on SOLO Taxonomy overviewed from motivation to learn. The research method used in this study was a qualitative research with the data sources of this study were 75 students period 2016/2017. The results of the study showed that student’s responses in doing problem solving wave concept at prestructural level is 62,17%, Unistructural Level is 27,63%, Multistructural level is 58,22%, Relasional level is 48,50%, and Extended Abstract level is 37,82%; Motivation to learn’s student high category are better at responding to answer item based SOLO Taxonomy than motivation to learn’s students low category.Keywords: Student’s reponses; SOLO Taxonomy; Motivation to Learn

scholarly journals PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF IMMIGRATION CONTENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA INSTAGRAM AT THE TPI EAST JAKARTA CLASS I IMMIGRATION OFFICE

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-92
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aditya Majdi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Class I ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
The Public

Public perception of immigration content at the TPI East Jakarta Class I Immigration Office is very important in determining the quality of information and understanding of immigration provided to the public by focusing on social media Instagram. With some literacy regarding public perceptions it can produce a public view of immigration content that has been disseminated through social media Instagram TPI Class I Immigration Office, East Jakarta. This can be used as study and learning material in seeing some of the shortcomings that must be addressed by the TPI East Jakarta Class I Immigration Office regarding public perceptions of immigration content. With the descriptive qualitative research method, it explains that there are still gaps or shortcomings of immigration content disseminated through social media Instagram TPI Class I Immigration Office, East Jakarta. So it is very necessary to make several further research studies related to public perceptions of immigration content so as to harmonize understanding between the information provider and the recipient of the information.  

scholarly journals Persepsi Komunitas Adat Terpencil Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) terhadap Pelayanan Kesehatan

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 602
Author(s):  
Mila Triana Sari ◽  
Hartati Sandora ◽  
Haflin Haflin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
The Impact

The solitory custom community of Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) is one of group society whose life are depend to the natural researches in the forest. It is needed an effort to provide service in order to meet their needed, especially health care service for improving their quality of life in the solitary custom Community of Suku Anak Dalam.  This research was conducted in order to know about the persepsion of SAD society towards Health Care Service in the Working Area of Puskesmas Pematang Kabau. This research was conducted on Januari until February 2017 for the purpose of getting understanding about persepsion of solitary custom Community of Suku Anak Dalam towards health care service, the number of participants were 15 people. This is qualitative research with purposive sampling method. The research instruments were indepth interview and interview guide. The result of the research analyzed by using Colaizzi Technique. The finding of the research showed five themes:  the reason of SAD Society in terms of receiving care service. Secondly, the respond of SAD society, thirdly, about the changing and the impact of SAD society. Fourth, the meaning of health care service to SAD society. And fifth the experience of SAD society towards health and service.SAD society gave respond about perception or possitive support towards Health Care Service.

scholarly journals Hermeneutic comprehensions on female vulnerabilities belonging to the collective of lesbians, bisexuals, and transexuals

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myllena Ferreira Peixoto ◽  
Vander Monteiro da Conceição ◽  
Silvio Eder Dias da Silva ◽  
Manoel Antônio dos Santos ◽  
Lucila Castanheira Nascimento ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Professional Behaviors ◽  
The Feminine ◽  
Specific Care

ABSTRACT Objective To reveal the comprehension of women and health professionals about the feminine vulnerability belonging to the collective of lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals’ women. Method Qualitative research, carried out from October 2018 to March 2019, in a Basic Health Unit located in Marabá - Pará, Brazil, using the hermeneutic-dialectic circle and inductive hermeneutic analysis. Five lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals’ women and five health professionals participated, through interviews. Results Health care for women, as described by the participants, promoted social and programmatic vulnerabilities structured by taboos and preconception, which endorsed exclusive professional behaviors in the provision of specific care, which consequently amplified risks and threatened the quality of life of this population. Conclusion The dissemination of this evidence is configured as an indicator to support future decisions regarding priorities, application of resources and professional training in the care of lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals’ women.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah pada Sekolah Bertaraf Internasional

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-180
Author(s):  
Fandi Akhmad ◽  
Oktanadhiya Defa Rosana ◽  
Al A'raaf Wira Adli ◽  
Nuraini Karim Damanik ◽  
Khonsa Dhiya Ulhaq
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
Research Method ◽  
School Quality ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
International School ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Research Type

This study aims to increase the quality of leadership according to the context in the field, especially in the standard of international school leadership. The research method uses a qualitative research type, with the data source used is literature both in books and journals. The results showed that there was a weak but influential relationship between the School Principal's leadership on school quality its self. There is a weak but significant and influential relationship between teacher performance and school quality. Simultaneously, School Principal's leadership and teacher performance have a weak but significant relationship, and both have a positive effect on school quality.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas kepemimpinan sesuai dengan konteks di lapangan khususnya dalam kepemimpinan pada sekolah bertaraf Internasional. Metode penelitian menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan sumber data yang digunakan adalah berupa literatur baik dalam buku maupun jurnal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang lemah namun berpengaruh antara kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap mutu sekolah. Terdapat hubungan yang lemah namun signifikan dan berpengaruh antara kinerja guru terhadap mutu sekolah. Secara simultan, kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dan kinerja guru memiliki hubungan yang lemah namun signifikan, dan berpengaruh positif terhadap mutu sekolah. 

MANFAAT PELAKSANAAN UJI KOMPETENSI PRAMUSAJI UNTUK MENJAMIN KUALITAS PELAYANAN RESTORAN DI KOTA TOMOHON

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Mahdalena Tukunang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Professional Certification ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Qualitative Research Method

Abstract: The industry or restaurant business in Tomohon City has a very rapid growth. The purpose of this study was to analyze the benefits of competency assessment for waiters to ensure the quality of their services while working. The method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive analysis model. The research was conducted at 10 restaurants in Tomohon City. The results showed that as a reflection or image of the restaurant, it was judged by the visiting guests, which was determined by the competence of the waiter who worked, including the expertise of the waiter in serving customers directly. This is very crucial in giving a good impression or image and giving satisfaction to customers because they feel comfortable. This of course cannot be separated from a competency or knowledge of the profession in providing a table during the service. The results also show the need for competent waiters to have qualifications that are truly recognized in their fields which can be developed through trainings whose credibility is tested and recognized by the Professional Certification Board. Professional certification aims to provide recognition of competencies that have been obtained through learning, training, as well as work experience.

scholarly journals Analisis Kegunaan Website Kementerian Agama Provinsi DIY dan Provinsi Riau

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
M. Rafi ◽  
Achmad Nurmandi ◽  
Syed Agung Afandi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Information Content ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Website Usability ◽  
Website Content ◽  
Usability Criteria

At present, the usefulness of the website is seen only as a complement to the services of government agencies, many Ministry of Religion websites have an attractive appearance, but the quality of the information content presented on the website is not always updated. This study aims to analyze the use of the website of the Ministry of Religion of the Special Province of Yogyakarta and Riau Province. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method to explore a case with data analysis techniques using the help of Nvivo12 Plus software. The results showed that in general the two websites both already have website content that refers to regulations, but in terms of the quality of presenting data, the website of the Ministry of Religion of Riau Province is considered better and meets 3 (three) website usability criteria, namely: Accessibility related to availability and ease of users to access content from a website can be seen from the comparison in terms of ease in understanding the appearance of the number of visitors between the two websites of the Ministry of Religion. second, Easy of use is related to the effort or effort made to use a website or how easily a website can be seen and differences in the availability of data that is still empty in some website columns, and third, namely Customization and Personalization relating to a website that provides content or content dynamic looks of the level of popularity of news on the website. Saat ini, kegunaan dari websiteterlihat hanya sebagai pelengkap dari pelayanan lembaga pemerintahan saja, banyak websiteKementerian Agama yang memiliki tampilan yang menarik, namun kualitas isi informasi yang disajikan di website tidak selalu di perbaharui. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kegunaan websiteKementerian Agama Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta dan Provinsi Riau. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif untuk mengeksplorasi suatu kasus dengan teknik analisis data menggunakan bantuan softwareNvivo12Plus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Secara umum kedua websitesama-sama telah memiliki konten websiteyang mengacu pada regulasi, namun dalam hal kualitas menyajikan data, website Kementerian Agama Provinsi Riau dinilai lebih baik dan memenuhi 3 (tiga) kriteria kegunaan websiteyaitu: Accessibility yang berkaitan dengan ketersediaan dan kemudahan pengguna untuk mengakses konten dari suatu website terlihat dari perbandingan dari sisi kemudahan dalam memahami tampilan jumlah pengunjung antara kedua website Kementerian Agama. kedua,Easy of use berkaitan dengan usaha atau upaya yang dilakukan untuk menggunakan sebuah website atau seberapa mudah website dapat digunakan terlihat dan perbedaan ketersediaan data yang masih kosong dibeberapa kolom website, dan ketiga yaitu Customization and Personalization yang berkaitan dengan suatu website yang menyediakan konten atau isi yang dinamis terlihat dari tingkat popularitas sebuah berita diwebsite.

scholarly journals PEMBELAJARAN SENI BUDAYA (MUSIK) MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA AUDIOVISUAL PADA KELAS IX DI SMP 2 PARIAMAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Satria Purwadana ◽  
Irdhan Epria Darma Putra
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Audiovisual Media ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Cultural Arts

Abstract The purpose of this study is howthe implementation of cultural art learning media (music) using audiovisual media at class IX in SMP 2 Pariaman. Type of this research was classroom action research that was classified as qualitative research. The research method was carried out by using the class action research method proposed by Suharsimi Arikunto as follows: (1) Planning (2) Acting (3)Observing (4) Observing (4) Reflecting. Techniques of data collection used some  instrumentsin the form of students observation sheets, observations and teacher performance in learning process, meanwhile, in determining the quality of students learning outcomes used anevaluation / test sheets. he results show that the use of audiovisual learning media can improve the students learning outcomes in Cultural Arts (Music) subject. The initial average value is 70.00, in the first cycle is 71.87 and in the second cycle is 87.34. Keywords: Learning, cultural Arts (music), audiovisual media

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