scholarly journals Collaboration in the Making—Towards a Practice-Based Approach to University Innovation Intermediary Organisations

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 5142
Author(s):  
Lisa Blix Germundsson ◽  
Sören Augustinsson ◽  
Alina Lidén
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Narrative Approach ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Process Theories ◽  
Practice Based Research ◽  
Intermediary Organisations

The study aims to understand and explore situations of collaboration between various actors in connection with a university-driven innovation intermediary organisation, and how the intermediary organisation facilitates collaboration in the making. To this end, we employ a case of a university-driven long-lasting intermediary organisation within the agricultural and forestry sectors. We examine three collaborative situations, using practice-based research and process theories as theoretical perspectives. A narrative approach is adopted as the method of investigation. The findings are presented in a conceptual model where the structures of the intermediary organisation are translated into practices, against which individuals can develop their collaboration processes. It is concluded that collaboration in the making is formed in the interplay between structures, practices and processes in relations between people. This implies that the organising of collaboration should focus its attention not only on structures but also on the practices and processes formed between people. The study contributes to the understanding of the organising of university innovation intermediary organisations by untangling the relations between structures, practices and processes in situations of collaboration between people.

scholarly journals Equality in the Youth Court: Meaning, Perceptions and Implications of the Principle of Equality in Youth Justice

Youth Justice ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 147322542110134
Author(s):  
Yannick van den Brink
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Fundamental Principle ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Youth Justice ◽  
Specific Context ◽  
Youth Court ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Policy Practice ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives

Equality is a fundamental principle, also in youth justice. Nevertheless, children from ethnic minorities, children with disabilities and children from low socioeconomic backgrounds are vastly overrepresented in youth detention populations across the globe. This article combines interdisciplinary theoretical perspectives and empirical findings from interviews with practitioners from two English youth courts to explore the meaning, perceptions and implications of the principle of equality in the specific context of the youth court. Ultimately, this article presents the first contours of a conceptual model of equality in the youth court, which aims to inform policy, practice and future research.

E-Government Adoption and Acceptance

2011 ◽  
pp. 1796-1814
Author(s):  
Ryad Titah ◽  
Henri Barki
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Research Interest ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Multi Level

Despite increased research interest on e-government, the field currently lacks sound theoretical frameworks that can be useful in addressing two key issues concerning the implementation of e-government systems: (1) a better understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of e-government systems, and (2) the integration of various e-government applications. The objective of this paper is to provide a foundation towards the development of a theoretical framework for the implementation of e-government systems via extensive literature review, which resulted in (1) a synthesis of existing empirical findings and theoretical perspectives related to e-government adoption, and (2) development of the premises of a conceptual model that would reflect the multi-level and multi-dimensional nature of e-government systems’ acceptance.

E-Government Adoption and Acceptance

2008 ◽  
pp. 42-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryad Titah ◽  
Henri Barki
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Research Interest ◽  
Extensive Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Systems Implementation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Key Issues

Despite increased research interest on e-Government, existing research has not adequately addressed two key issues concerning the implementation and integration of e-government systems: a better understanding of the factors influencing the adoption and acceptance of e-Government systems, and a better understanding of the factors that influence the effective usage of these systems. The objective of the present paper is to lay the groundwork for the development of a theoretical framework of e-government systems implementation. Based on an extensive review of the literature the paper provides a synthesis of existing empirical findings and theoretical perspectives related to e-Government adoption and presents the premises of a conceptual model that reflects the multi-dimensional nature of the acceptance and use of e-Government systems.

Problem and project-based learning as an educational philosophy: A novel conceptual model for higher education

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 774-789
Author(s):  
Güneş Korkmaz ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Educational Philosophy ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Narrative Approach ◽  
Educational Transformation ◽  
Pbl Model ◽  
Shed Light

Educational transformation at universities driven by the radical changes in society, culture, politics, economy, technology and industry has changed the knowledge, skills and competences demanded from individuals in professional life. This has also led to the problem and project-based learning (PBL) to gain importance once again. PBL is a learning model that all curriculum components are oriented at problems. This study aims to analyze the evolution of PBL from a teaching method to educational philosophy and to propose a novel conceptual model for an institution-level PBL design. This paper is based on a narrative approach to analyze the literature, proposes new relationships among constructs and creates links between existing theories to give a novel and broader insight to the theories using a combination of theory synthesis, adaptation, typology, and model. We think that problem and project-based learning should be considered together to create a framework to design a curriculum in higher education to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Also, we believe that the PBL model we proposed in our study can shed light on the practice of the universities in performing their educational and societal roles.

Scholarly Voice and Academic Identity

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-89
Author(s):  
Kenneth L. Rigler Jr. ◽  
Christina Maria Anastasia ◽  
Abeni El-Amin ◽  
Robin Throne
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Situated Learning ◽  
Doctoral Student ◽  
Academic Identity ◽  
Student Agency ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Practice Based Research ◽  
Publishing Community

This chapter presents the results of a systematic review of the current scholarship into doctoral student agency from a U.S. perspective. In past work, the authors and others have explored doctoral student and research supervisor agency from the perspective of scholar-practitioner agency within the doctoral learning community as well as the post-doctorate practice-based research agenda. This chapter focuses on a systematic analysis of the current scholarship published since 2019 that has continued to examine the aspects of doctoral student voice, agency, academic identity, and dissemination of graduate student research. Theoretical perspectives are drawn from the scholarship of situated learning theory and other theories that define how and why doctoral students are able to move from the periphery of the doctoral learning community to entrance into the scholarly academic and publishing community.

scholarly journals ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, INTEGRATION, AND MANUFACTURING PERFORMANCE: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL AND PROPOSITIONS

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Teixeira ◽  
Xenophon Koufteros ◽  
Xiaosong David Peng
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Empirical Models ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Manufacturing Performance ◽  
Management Literature

One major characteristic of studies in operations and supply chain management literature is a focus on how integration can lead to superior operations and manufacturing outcomes. Most of these studies, however, focus only on internal or external integration and few have been dedicated to understand how both internal and external integration influence performance outcomes. In addition, few studies, if any, have looked to the antecedents of organizational structure as a driver for such forms of integration. To help filling this gap, we draw on organizational structure and resource-based view theoretical perspectives to present a conceptual model that proposes a relationship between organizational structure and integration. The model also considers major antecedents of organizational structure and the manufacturing performance consequences of integration. As a result, we introduce a series of propositions to be subject to empirical scrutiny as well as serve as a reference for future conceptual and empirical models.

A Yin-Yang Model of Organizational Change: The Case of Chengdu Bus Group

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Runtian Jing ◽  
Andrew H. Van de Ven
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Process Theories ◽  
Yin Yang ◽  
Change Context ◽  
Action Strategies ◽  
Key Aspects

The Chinese cultural logics of change offer a rich understanding of organizational change. We address three key aspects of the Chinese yin-yang view of change: context, process, and actions. A case study of Chengdu Bus Group CBG enables us to develop a conceptual model that examines organizational change in a Chinese indigenous context. The model reflects the key functions ofshi(situational momentum, 势), the action strategies ofying-shi(leveraging momentum, 应势)andzao-shi(building momentum, 造势), and the dialectics ofnonaction(无为). Our findings will help researchers and practitioners better understand organizational change from a unique yin-yang perspective, and will also contribute general knowledge to process theories of organizational change.

Pornography and Sexual Dissatisfaction: The Role of Pornographic Arousal, Upward Pornographic Comparisons, and Preference for Pornographic Masturbation

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-214
Author(s):  
Paul J Wright ◽  
Bryant Paul ◽  
Debby Herbenick ◽  
Robert S Tokunaga
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Research Finding ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Sexual Dissatisfaction ◽  
Pornography Use ◽  
Path Analytic

Abstract Research finding that pornography use is associated with lower sexual satisfaction is common; evaluation of the mechanisms hypothesized as underlying the association is not. Informed by multiple theoretical perspectives, the present study tested a conceptual model positing that (a) regularly consuming pornography conditions the user’s arousal template to be particularly responsive to pornographic depictions, (b) this amplified arousal to pornography increases both (c) upward comparisons between one’s own sex life and sex as it is represented in pornography and (d) a preference for masturbation to pornography over partnered sex, which in turn (e) weaken perceptions of how satisfying it is to have sex with one’s partner, and ultimately (f) decreases perceptions of how satisfying one’s relationship is with one’s partner. Path-analytic results were supportive of the hypothesized linkages for both men and women. Discussion focuses on the implications of the present study’s findings for current debates in the literature and theoretical development.

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