scholarly journals The Impact of Legislation on Sustainability of Farm Forests in Kenya: The Case of Lugari Sub-County in Kakamega County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvester Ngome Chisika ◽  
Juneyoung Park ◽  
Chunho Yeom
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farm Forestry ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Trees On Farms ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Impact

This study analyses the effects of the Agriculture (Farm Forestry Rules) of 2009 on Trees on Farms (ToFs) in Lugari sub-county in Kenya. Using existing literature, secondary and primary data sources from online surveys, the authors evaluated the current status of farm forests in order to determine the impact of these rules on respondents from three randomly selected income-expenditure groups through online surveys. Case results substantiate that between the years 2009–2019, ToFs generated social, economic, and environmental benefits amongst landowners surveyed. Moreover, online survey results indicate that young people in the age bracket 18–35 years are increasingly adopting farm forestry contrary to long-held beliefs in the country. However, due to the unpopularity of the 10% rule amongst surveyed income-expenditure groups, and challenges experienced by ToFs owners, this paper concludes that the observed impacts may not be necessary as a response to the 10% rule. Besides addressing the existing inconsistencies, this paper recommends full implementation by transcribing the rules in other languages, developing inventory protocols for ToFs, and awareness creation on the rules in order to register an impact.

scholarly journals Assessing the effects of socially responsible strategic partnerships on building brand equity of integrated business structures in Ukraine

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 715-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Ganushchak-Efimenko ◽  
Valeriia Shcherbak ◽  
Оlena Nifatova
Keyword(s):  
Brand Equity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Brand Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Strategic Partnerships ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Business Structures ◽  
The Impact

Research background: At present, it is critical to raise awareness on how global trends of doing business within the framework of sustainable development affect the success of each business unit, integration associations, and apparently contribute to a nation’s prosperity. Thus, a study aimed at measuring the effects of socially responsible strategic partnerships on building brand equity of integrated business structures (IBS) will provide deeper insights into assessing the effectiveness and relevance of disseminating CSR practices. Purpose of the article: The paper attempts to evaluate the degree of effect of socially responsible strategic partnerships on building strong brand equity of integrated business structures. Methods: The participants in the assessment have been selected from the Forbes TOP 200 largest companies in Ukraine (the ranking was based not only on sales, such metrics as companies’ financial performance, total assets and their current assessed value were also considered). The input data on the CSR indices were obtained from the Center for CSR Development Ukraine. The index of loyalty to a certain brand was calculated as an integral ratio of satisfaction and importance to customers (based on online survey results). To analyze the impact of the endogenous variable of CSR on IBS branding effectiveness (customer loyalty index and brand equity) and its cost effectiveness, correlation regression and factor analysis methods were applied. Findings & Value added: This study demonstrates the feasibility and economic justification of the impact of socially responsible strategic partnerships on brand equity development for integrated business structures. The research has significant implications for brand management of integrated business structures by providing empirical evidence that will improve understanding of the need to implement the concept of socially responsible branding that right today resonates with the moral society.

Procurement 4.0: factors influencing the digitisation of procurement and supply chains

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 965-984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Bienhaus ◽  
Abubaker Haddud
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Procurement Process ◽  
Enabling Technologies ◽  
The Impact

Purpose While digitisation is a key driver of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0); organisations have different approaches to deal with this topic to get a clearer picture of the opportunities and challenges concerning the digital transformation. The purpose of this paper is to identify the impact of digitisation on procurement and its role within the area of supply chain management. The research will also explore potential barriers to digitising procurement and supply chains and ways to overcome them. Finally, the significance of potential enabling technologies to the digitisation will also be examined. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approached utilising an online survey was used to collect the primary data for this study. Data were collected from 414 participants directly involved with procurement or related business functions and work for different organisations in different industries. The survey included eight items about the impact of digitisation on organisational performance in the area of procurement and supply chains; ten items related to key barriers to digitisation of organisations and ways to overcome them; and seven items about enabling technologies to leverage procurement procedures and processes digitisation. All of these items utilised the Likert five-point level of agreement scale. Findings The findings indicate that digitisation of procurement process can yield several benefits including: supporting daily business and administrative tasks, supporting complex decision-making processes, procurement will become more focussed on strategic decisions and activities, procurement will become a strategic interface to support organisational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability, and supporting the creation of new business models, products, and services. The authors were also able to confirm that there are barriers to digitising procurement process and supply chains and such barriers found in existing procedures, processes, capacities, and capabilities. Finally, the significance of a number of enabling technologies to the digitisation process was revealed. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study of its kind with participants located world-wide. Industry 4.0 as a topic had been explored within different business areas and functions but very limited research specifically explored potential impact, barriers, and enabling technologies of procurement 4.0. The results can be beneficial for organisations already implemented Industry 4.0 or planning to do so. The study can also benefit academic scholars interested in the researched topic, business professionals, organisations within different sectors, and any other party interested in understanding more the concept of procurement 4.0.

scholarly journals Neonatal follow-up programs in Canada: A national survey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fawaz Albaghli ◽  
Paige Church ◽  
Marilyn Ballantyne ◽  
Alberta Girardi ◽  
Anne Synnes
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Large Variability ◽  
Audit Data ◽  
Marked Variability ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
Bayley Scales

Abstract Background A 2006 Canadian survey showed a large variability in neonatal follow-up practices. In 2010, all 26 tertiary level Neonatal Follow-Up clinics joined the Canadian Neonatal Follow-Up Network (CNFUN) and agreed to implement a standardized assessment (including the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-III (Bayley-III) at 18 months corrected age for children born < 29 weeks’ gestation. It is unknown whether the variability in follow-up practices lessened as a result. Objectives To describe the current status of neonatal follow-up services in Canada and changes over time. Methods A comprehensive online survey was sent to all tertiary level CNFUN Follow-up programs. Questions were based on previous survey results, current literature, and investigator expertise and consensus. Results Respondents included 23 of 26 (88%) CNFUN programs. All sites provide neurodevelopmental screening and referrals in a multidisciplinary setting with variations in staffing. CNFUN programs vary with most offering five to seven visits. Since 2006, assessments at 18 months CA increased from 84% to 91% of sites, Bayley-III use increased from 21% to 74% (P=0.001) and eligibility for follow-up was expanded for children with stroke, congenital diaphragmatic hernia and select anomalies detected in utero. Audit data is collected by > 80% of tertiary programs. Conclusion Care became more consistent after CNFUN; 18-month assessments and Bayley-III use increased significantly. However, marked variability in follow-up practices persists.

Insight into the brain metastasis journey: Initial survey results from patients and caregivers.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2069-2069
Author(s):  
Nicole Willmarth ◽  
Scott Elder ◽  
Avery Fine ◽  
Manmeet Singh Ahluwalia ◽  
Jill Barnholtz-Sloan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Adult Child ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Tumor Association ◽  
Initial Survey ◽  
The Impact

2069 Background: Brain metastases (BM) are the most common central nervous system tumors in the US. Though the exact incidence is unknown, BM are estimated to occur in up to 10-20% of all cancers. Despite the high frequency, there is little systematic knowledge about how BM are typically diagnosed and treated. The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) seeks to understand the BM journey: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and end of life, through a survey of BM patients and caregivers. Methods: Two surveys were developed by the ABTA with vendor, PSB Research, after careful literature review. The surveys were reviewed by a panel of clinicians who treat BM patients. Online survey research was conducted between 8/13-9/16/18, with one survey for adults with BM (N = 237) and another for caregivers (N = 211). Respondents came from PSB’s panels and ABTA collaborators: LUNGevity, Melanoma Research Foundation and the Kidney Cancer Association. Results: Ninety percent of patients, and a similar number of caregivers, were surprised by the diagnosis, with only 20% of patients knowing about BM before diagnosis. Most caregivers were the adult child of a patient. The impact of the diagnosis was primarily emotional. Top concerns after diagnosis, for both patients and caregivers, were likelihood of treatment success and impact on quality of life. Although a majority of patients were happy with the quality of information given, they stated a need to receive a greater quantity of information about treatment success and options. Only 30% of patients were referred to a patient advocacy organization. When referred, information on treatment success rates and options was most sought. Conclusions: Direct patient and caregiver feedback provides valuable insight towards understanding the BM journey and resources needed to support patients and caregivers. A subsequent survey among oncologists and other clinicians, planned for spring of 2019, will add to these findings.

Historical Context and Current Status of the Intersection of Physical Activity and Public Health: Results of the 2015 American Kinesiology Association’s Opportunities for Kinesiology Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley J. Cardinal ◽  
Minsoo Kang ◽  
James L. Farnsworth ◽  
Gregory J. Welk
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Program Options

Kinesiology leaders were surveyed regarding their views of the (re)emergence of physical activity and public health. Their views were captured via a 25-item, online survey conducted in 2014. The survey focused on four areas: (a) types of affiliation with public health; (b) program options and course coverage; (c) outreach programming; and (d) perspectives on integration. Member and nonmember institutions of the American Kinesiology Association received the survey. Responses were received from 139 institutional leaders, resulting in an overall response rate of 21.4%. Key findings included that the combination of physical activity and public health was seen as both a stand-alone subdisciplinary area within kinesiology and also an area that has a great deal of potential for collaboration, the acquisition of external funding, and further strengthening of community outreach and engagement. The survey results are placed in historical context and interpreted with various caveats and limitations in mind.

scholarly journals Simple Recoder (SRc): Alat Bantu Pengkodean Hasil Kuesioner Online

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Pasifikus Christa Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Research Data ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sample Sizes ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Current Survey ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Online survey is considered as an effective means to collect research data. The use of the internet benefits researchers to get large sample sizes in almost unlimited reach. Unfortunately, the editing and coding of the results of the current survey is often constrained by outcomes that are still in the form of word responses. We introduce Simple Recoder (SRc) to make it easier for researchers to provide codes on response responses, especially on the results of online surveys. This tool will make it easier for researchers and students to organize data from online survey results.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on business establishments: a study on challenges and strategic approaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1&2) ◽  
pp. 185-213
Author(s):  
Aurora Hidalgo ◽  
Viory Yvonne Janeo ◽  
Winston Conrad Padojinog ◽  
Cid Terosa ◽  
Peter L. U ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Aggregate Demand ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Impact

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) commissioned the School of Economics of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) to conduct a study aimed at understanding the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on various industry sectors and to draw possible policy measures for both government and private institutions to help the affected sectors deal with the pandemic’s negative effects and gradually return to stable business operations. An online survey of pre-selected thirty-three (33) representatives from key priority sectors which recorded sharp contractions in the first two quarters of 2020 and which had a share to GDP of above 1 percent was conducted. To validate the survey results, stakeholder interviews were also conducted with more than 10 firms via the zoom video conferencing platform. The survey results confirmed the negative impact of the pandemic at the firm-level (i.e., decrease in employee compensation, decline in headcount, loss of revenue and other liquidity crunches, prolonged collection periods, problems in logistics, delayed or cancelled projects and disrupted supply chains and access to labor; among others). Some have had to close branches or altogether cease operations. The sudden and likely permanent shift towards digitization of operations has disrupted operations and exerted pressure to digitally transform business operations in order to survive in the so-called “new normal.” Moreover, this requires investments in equipment and training. Additional costs and investments are also needed to meet health and safety standards and protocols. Thus, required assistance commonly cited by firms were loans, subsidies, and tax relief In the short term, the national government must restore consumer confidence and deploy its fiscal powers to stimulate aggregate demand. With assistance, business can invest in platforms and meeting health and safety protocols for workers and customers to return to work and patronize their business, whether on site or online. Resuscitating the economy is not solely the responsibility of government. It also requires solidarity and coordinated response from the private sector. Over the long term, both government and business must build more resilient organizations and strategies. This would include adopting digital transformation by both private and public sectors for a more nimble and agile economy. Business may also revisit the concept of “coopetition”. The interconnectedness of each industry calls for a more collaborative approach among businesses. When firms who have been negatively affected by the pandemic recover, this can also increase the rate at which the economy bounces back.

scholarly journals Exploring Nurses’ Meaning and Experiences of Compassion: An International Online Survey Involving 15 Countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Papadopoulos ◽  
Georgina Taylor ◽  
Sheila Ali ◽  
Magdeline Aagard ◽  
Ozlem Akman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Compassionate Care ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Sociopolitical Influences ◽  
Shared Understandings ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Culture Differences

Purpose: In recent years, there has been much focus on compassion in nursing care, and concern has been raised in a number of reports and media stories regarding decreased compassion. The aim of this study was to explore similarities and differences in the understanding and demonstration of compassion in nursing practice across 15 countries. Design: A total of 1,323 nurses from 15 countries responded to questions in relation to compassion, via an international online survey. Results: The data revealed the impact of sociopolitical influences on perceptions of compassion, and the conscious and intentional nature of compassion. Discussion and Conclusion: The study demonstrated shared understandings of the importance of compassion as well as some common perceptions of the attributes of compassionate care. The differences reported were not as significant as had been expected. Implications for Practice: Further research is needed to explore the country and culture differences in the enactment of compassion.

scholarly journals Just a little bit more legumes! Results of an online survey in Europe

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Stéphan Marette ◽  
Jutta Roosen
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Purchase Intent ◽  
Intention To Purchase ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Nutritional Benefits ◽  
Informational Message ◽  
The Impact

A web survey was conducted in France, Germany, Poland, and the UK to examine how providing information about the benefits of legumes could influence purchase intent. In each country, 600 participants were recruited in September 2020. First, participants answered a series of questions about their dietary habits. Second, they were asked about their intention to purchase lentils, before and after they read an informational message about the nutritional or environmental benefits of lentils. The results show that receiving this information significantly affected purchase intent, even if the impact was relatively small. Indeed, after this revelation of information, about 10% of participants expressed a change of mind regarding their purchase intent. This effect was dependent on product type (i.e. dried lentils vs lentil pasta) and information type (i.e. nutritional vs environmental benefits). Across countries and products, information about the food’s environmental benefits had often a greater impact on purchase intent than did information about the food’s nutritional benefits. After reading the informational messages, 25-42% of all the participants said they planned to eat more legumes in the future. As consumers choices are weak drivers for developing legumes cultivation, other instruments focusing on farmers incentives such as subsidies could be selected.

scholarly journals Environmental Impacts of Electricity from Incineration and Gasification: How the LCA Approach Can Affect the Results

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Isabella Bianco ◽  
Deborah Panepinto ◽  
Mariachiara Zanetti
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Waste To Energy ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Economic Allocation ◽  
Accounting Rules ◽  
The Impact ◽  
By Products

Waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies can offer sustainable solutions for waste, which can no more be reused or recycled, such as the part of municipal solid waste (MSW) that is not suitable for recycling processes. This study focused on the environmental consequences of the production of electricity from incineration and gasification of MSW. To this aim, the standardised life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology was used. A life cycle inventory, mainly composed by primary data, is provided. Starting from these data, different highly shared LCA approaches were used to calculate the potential impacts of 1 kWh provided by the two analysed WtE technologies. The different approaches concern the method of accounting for the by-products (through an economic allocation and a system expansion) and the inclusion/exclusion of environmental benefits due to the avoided landfill for the MSW. For each approach, impact-assessment results were calculated with the ReCiPe midpoint (H) method. A comparison was carried out (i) between the results obtained for the same WtE technology but calculated with different approaches and (ii) between the impact results of electricity generated by the two WtE technologies calculated with the same approach. From the study, it emerged that, according to the accounting rules, the impact results can significantly change and, for some impact categories, even lead to opposite conclusions. In the absence of category rules that harmonise the environmental assessments of WtE processes, it is therefore recommended that the development/use/reproduction/comparison of studies focused on the valorisation of waste should be carried out with caution.

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