scholarly journals Research Tool Design: Constructing Research Tools as Catalyst

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
Sushil Kumar Shahi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tool Design ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
The Other ◽  
Restricted Sense ◽  
The One ◽  
Data Collections ◽  
Research Types

The purpose of this paper is to examine research tool from the analytical exploration of existing literature and views on research tool design. The paper explores and analyzes research tool in relation to research types and philosophical paradigm. Tool is explored from the restricted sense of data collection of any form on the one. On the other, tool is seen in wider range of methods, techniques and strategies of inquiry to move beyond limitation. Study design involves systematic reviews of existing literature on tool design. Secondary data and information are collected from journals, books and publications related to research methodology. Research tool design is identified as both a study design and a procedure of data collections in many forms from diverse fields. Journal of NELTA Surkhet Vol.4 2014: 91-97

Sustainability practices during COVID-19: an institutional perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olena Klymenko ◽  
Lise Lillebrygfjeld Halse
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Institutional Perspective ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Business ◽  
The One

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate how sustainable practices in supply chains are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of institutional theory.Design/methodology/approachThis research applies a twofold data collection approach: 1) qualitative semistructured interviews and 2) secondary data collection that includes sustainability reports, newspaper articles, journal articles, strategic plans, research reports and statements made by authorities and stakeholders concerning decision-making. In total, managers representing six companies in Norway were interviewed.FindingsThe study suggests that during the COVID-19 pandemic, companies tend to focus on short-term decisions and economic issues. The long-term focus on sustainability has, however, increased at the cluster level. The research also indicates that the pandemic has led to the development of new business routines that may transform institutional norms. The diversity of institutional contexts can, on the one hand, drive sustainability transitions through pressures and supportive programs but, on the other hand, also hinder the development of sustainability thinking.Research limitations/implicationsInstitutional factors must be included when analyzing the effects of crises and sustainable transitions. Researchers are encouraged to explore the COVID-19 implications in the form of longitudinal studies.Practical implicationsPolicymakers can benefit from in-depth knowledge on the adverse effects of an institutional environment on sustainability. For managers, the outbreak of the pandemic can afford them additional time to revise their strategies and seek innovation. The pandemic highlights the need to build more resilient and sustainable systems that will aid managers in responding rapidly during future uncertainties and enduring sustainability trajectories in operations.Originality/valueThe paper offers an in-depth investigation of COVID-19 effects on the sustainability of supply chains by drawing on institutional theory.

Quantitative, Qualitative or Mixed Research: Which Research Paradigm to Use?

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Kamel Khaldi
Keyword(s):  
Educational Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The One ◽  
Research Students ◽  
Research Types ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Research students usually encounter great difficulties in setting up a viable research project mainly because, on the one hand they lack familiarity with the philosophical underpinnings of major paradigms used in educational research: quantitative, qualitative or mixed, and on the other hand , they do not associate the corresponding research types with these paradigms : experimental, non experimental for the former, and interactive or non interactive for the second and the for the latter whether it is explanatory or exploratory, in addition to the importance of triangulation in any research study . These paradigms determine not only the formulation of the problem chosen for research and the associated research questions or hypothesis but also and more importantly, the sampling procedure as well as the selection of the appropriate research tools and the way the collected data is analysed and discussed. This survey of the major paradigms in educational research and their implications for the design of any research study will hopefully provide them with the necessary guidance to approach their research project with more confidence et more efficiency.

Benchmarking wine tourism destinations – the case of Bulgaria

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 384-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilinka Terziyska
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Black Sea ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Black Sea Region ◽  
Wine Tourism ◽  
International Trends ◽  
Protected Designation Of Origin ◽  
The One

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold – on the one hand, to introduce a framework for benchmarking of wine regions and on the other, to analyze the activities of wineries in Bulgaria with a clear focus on tourism. Design/methodology/approach The research design includes secondary data and content analysis, which are complemented by a survey among wine cellar owners and managers in the country, including respondents from all five wine regions. Findings The paper has identified several problems that impede wine tourism development in Bulgaria, including: small number of wineries, small share of Protected Designation of Origin wines, ineffective business hours structure and small share of wineries offering additional services beyond tasting or cellar-door sales. On the other hand, wineries in Bulgaria conform to international trends in terms of providing accommodation, restaurant and SPA treatments. The survey revealed that tourism-hosting wineries consider wine tourism an important part of their activity but do not succeed in attracting a sufficient number of visitors, and the share of tourism-related revenues to their total incomes is small. Research limitations/implications The survey included all the wineries in the country; in one of the regions (the Black Sea region), however, the response rate was very low, which means that while results and conclusions are representative for the country as a whole, they might not be applicable to this specific region. Originality/value The research results refer to an emerging wine destination, which has not been the object of a comprehensive study yet. In addition, the proposed update of an existing benchmarking model reflects recent changes and trends in the wine tourism industry.

scholarly journals Professional and Transversal Competencies in the Accounting Field: Do Employers’ Expectations Fit Students’ Perceptions? Evidence from Western Romania

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Nicolaescu ◽  
Delia David ◽  
Pavel Farcas
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
The Other ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
Reference Mark ◽  
The Future ◽  
The One ◽  
The University ◽  
Western Romania

Abstract The changes that occur in the labour market due to the recent evolution registered in the field of accounting, led us to initiate a study in which we have as a purpose to analyse the perception that employers and students enrolled in the faculties for accounting from the Western part of our country have regarding the importance of the professional and transversal competencies when they get hired. The research tools used within this research are on the one side grounded on the quiz for data collection, and on the other side the ANOVA method for the analysis of the perception differences found in these two groups discussed upon. The results found in this work represent in the opinion of the authors an important reference mark for the university instruction of the young people who are about to enter the accounting profession, but also for the future employers who are about to interact with them.

scholarly journals The Termination and Inter-Time Replacement of Regional House of Representatives Leader of Mentawai Island Regency

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Yolga Mariza Ali Azri ◽  
Yuliandri Yuliandri ◽  
Khairani Khairani
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Design ◽  
House Of Representatives ◽  
Political Party ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
District Court ◽  
Mentawai Island

This study will describe the mechanism of leader termination and the implementation of inter-time leader replacement of the leader of Mentawai Island Regency’s Regional House of Representatives (RHoR). The research method used in this study is Sociological Juridical method with descriptive as the research design. In this case, there are two kinds of data which will be analyzed qualitatively, i.e. primary and secondary data. For the data collection, interview and documentation study are conducted. The results of this study are: 1) the mechanism of RHoR leader termination is proposed by political party to the leader of RHoR, 2) the mechanism of proposing the candidate of RHoR leader replacement is proposed by political party to RHoR leader, and then the RHoR leader announces the proposed of RHoR leader candidate replacement in RHoR plenary meeting, 3) the implementation of inter-time replacement is inaugurated by Governor with a Letter of Governor Decree about the inauguration of hiring the candidate of RHoR leader replacement. In this case, the term of office of RHoR leader’s inter-time replacement will be started from the date of taking leader’s oath led by District Court leader or the vice leader of District Court or senior judge chosen by the leader of District Court. On the other hand, the guide of taking the oath for the RHoR Leader’s inter-time replacement is not regulated in the Code of Conduct of Mentawai Island Regency’s RHoR; therefore, the guide of taking oath for the RHoR Leader’s inter-time replacement can be led by another RHoR leader.

Video-Enhanced Self-Administered Computer Interviews

2012 ◽  
pp. 99-119
Author(s):  
Joachim Gerich
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
The Other ◽  
Video Sequences ◽  
Scientific Interest ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Logical Extension

In video-enhanced computer interviews, questions are presented by virtual interviewers by means of pre-recorded video sequences. To date, two strands of scientific interest in video-enhanced data collection are identifiable. On the one hand, video-enhanced data collection is employed for interviewing respondents with special needs (especially deaf respondents) and young respondents. On the other hand, research is focused on the impact on data quality. Following previous results on enhanced data quality with audio-enhanced computer interviews, video-enhanced surveys are seen as a logical extension. In this chapter, previous research on both strands of applications of video-enhanced computer interviews is summarized to gain insight into preliminary evidence about the impact of these methods.

The Pitfalls and Perils of Being a Digital Journalist in Venezuela

2020 ◽  
pp. 319-337
Author(s):  
Mariateresa Garrido
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Freedom Of The Press ◽  
The Past ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The Press ◽  
The One ◽  
The Right

To be a journalist in Venezuela is very dangerous. In the past decade, there has been an increase of attacks against media and their personnel. On the one hand, attacks against journalists include harassment (physical, digital, legal), illegal detentions, kidnapping, and assassination. On the other hand, digital media have experienced blockages (DNS), internet shutdowns and slow-downs, failures in the connection, and restrictions to access internet-based platforms and content. Since 2014, the situation is deteriorating and limitations to exercise the right to freedom of expression have increased. However, this issue remains understudied; hence, this chapter considers primary and secondary data to analyze the types of limitations experienced by Venezuelan digital journalists from 2014 to 2018, explains the effects of ambiguous regulations and the use of problematic interpretations, and describes the inadequacies of national policies to promote freedom of the press.

Pembelajaran Modelling Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Siswa

Jurnal Anifa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Secondary Data Sources ◽  
Research Types

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk melihat upaya guru dalam membentuk karakter siswa di MIN 2 Langsa dan melihat bagaimana pembelajaran modelling dalam membentuk karakter siswa. Jenis penelitian kualitatif, dengan sumber data primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi setelah data didapatkan lalu data dianalisis dengan mereduksi data, menyajikan data dan menarik kesimpulan. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian ini ada dua, pertama upaya guru dalam membentuk karakter siswa di MIN 2 Langsa Kedua, karakter siswa dapat dibentuk dengan pembelajaran modelling, karena pembelajaran ini menuntut pada aspek model yang diberikan kepada siswa oleh sebab itu siswa akan memperhatikan dan mengingat contoh karakter yang dimodelkan sehingga lahirlah tindakan dari siswa untuk berkarakter seperti yang dimodelkan.   Kata kunci: pembelajaran modelling, karakter   Abstract The purpose of the study to look at the teacher's efforts in shaping the student character in MIN 2 Langsa and see how modelling learning in shaping the student character. Qualitative research types, with primary and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques in this study use interviews, observations and documentation after data is obtained then data is analyzed by reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The conclusion of the study results is twofold, first the teacher's efforts in shaping the student character in MIN 2 Second Langsa, the student character can be formed with modelling learning, as this learning demands on the aspect of the model given to students by which reason students will notice and remember examples of modeled characters so that there is an action from students to character as modeled.   Keyword: modelling learning, character

Bangladeshi EFL Learners’ English Connectors: Overused or Underused?

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Md Golam Faruk ◽  
Pulak Barua
Keyword(s):  
Native Speakers ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Final Exam ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English Writing ◽  
English Only ◽  
Native Speakers Of English ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The One

The paper investigates the answer scripts of an “English Writing” exam of 72 students in a Bangladeshi university in order to find out the nature and extent of the use of connectors in their second semester-final exam. It also tries to find out similarities and differences between the connector use of Bangladeshi non-native speakers (BNNS) and that of French, Japanese, Swedish, and Chinese non-native speakers on the one hand and between the connector use of BNNS and that of the native speakers of English (only British and American) on the other. To this end, the secondary data for other non-native and native speakers (NS) of almost the same age and level were collected from some published articles. The paper finds that in comparison to NS, BNNS, like most other non-native speakers, underuse most of the connectors.

Developing Database of Nationwide Freight Flows for Australia

1998 ◽  
Vol 1625 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel Rockliffe ◽  
Marcus Wigan ◽  
Howard Quinlan
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
National Data ◽  
Official Statistics ◽  
Commodity Flows ◽  
Sources And Sinks ◽  
Field Data Collection ◽  
Data Collections ◽  
Systematic Identification

Data on freight vehicle and commodity flows in Australia are poorly covered by official statistics, yet for many strategic purposes the analyst requires a nationwide picture of commodity flows. FreightInfo satisfies this requirement. FreightInfo is a database based on a combination of assembly techniques: the expert development of secondary data from existing national data collections, the systematic identification of major flow sources and sinks, and a rolling program of field data collection from freight consignors, consignees, and carriers. These are integrated into a coherent and consistent database covering the whole of Australia by all modes. A description of FreightInfo is presented, its creation is described, and some aggregate results relating to Australia are presented.

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