scholarly journals Profiling and understanding student information behaviour: methodologies and meaning Jennifer Rowley

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Rowley
Keyword(s):  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
User Behaviour ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Student Information ◽  
Selection Of

This paper draws on work conducted under the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) User Behaviour Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to identify a range of issues associated with research design that can form a platform for enquiry about knowledge creation in the arena of user behaviour. The Framework has developed a multidimensional set of tools for profiling, monitoring and evaluating user behaviour. The Framework has two main approaches: one, a broad-based survey which generates both a qualitative and a quantitative profile of user behaviour, and the other a longitudinal qualitative study of user behaviour that (in addition to providing in-depth insights) is the basis for the development of the EIS (Electronic Information Services) Diagnostic Toolkit. The strengths and weaknesses of the Framework approach are evaluated. In the context of profiling user behaviour, key methodological concerns relate to: representativeness, sampling and access, the selection of appropriate measures and the interpretation of those measures. Qualitative approaches are used to generate detailed insights. These include detailed narratives, case study analysis and gap analysis. The messages from this qualitative analysis do not lend themselves to simple summarization. One approach that has been employed to capture and interpret these messages is the development of the EIS Diagnostic Toolkit. This toolkit can be used to assess and monitor an institution's progress with embedding EIS into learning processes. Finally, consideration must be given to integration of insights generated through different strands within the Framework.DOI:10.1080/0968776030110104

scholarly journals Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Spatial Plans: A Spanish Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Segura ◽  
Belen Pedregal
Keyword(s):  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Framework

DETERMINANTS OF DIFFERENTIATION FOR SELECTED COUNTY LABOUR MARKETS IN PODLASKIE VOIVODSHIP – THE APPLICATION OF THE SCENARIO METHOD

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 271-282
Author(s):  
Anna Kononiuk ◽  
Alicja Ewa Gudanowska
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Labour Markets ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Market Institutions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Expert Team ◽  
Scenario Method ◽  
Selection Of

The main aim of the paper is to present the possibilities of scenario method use for the identification of the factors determining a different situation in selected county labour markets in Podlaskie Voivodship, Poland. The novelty posited by the authors of the paper consisted in the application of the qualitative method based on the intuitive logic school of scenario construction for the county labour markets analysis. The following pairs of poviats were subjected to the case study: Hajnowski and Bielski, Grajewski and Wysokomazowiecki, Suwalski and Sejneński. The selection of the experts of the presented case study followed the rules of researcher triangulation. The expert team consisted of representatives of labour market institutions, local government units and enterprises, which allowed for a multifaceted view on the analysed issues. The scenario method was preceded by the STEEPVL analysis. The main problem issue undertaken during the case study analysis was the identification of factors affecting the development of selected poviats and the assessment of these factors in terms of validity and uncertainty. The STEEPVL analysis and the scenario method were implemented for poviats, which in pairs of poviats occupy lower positions in the ranking of poviats in the region. The research methods applied by the authors of the paper were literature review, a case study, STEEPVL analysis and the scenario method.

scholarly journals Society Survival in Areas Prone to Landslides in the Village of North Tandikek Patamuan Sub-District, Padang Pariaman District

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Al Fajri Yusra ◽  
Erianjoni Erianjoni
Keyword(s):  
Case Study Research ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Structural Theory ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Safe Haven ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Research Types ◽  
The Village ◽  
Selection Of

This research is motivated to find out the survival of the Society survival in areas prone to landslides In The Village Of North TandikekPatamuan Sub-District, Padang Pariaman District. Research location in the village of North Tandikek. This research uses qualitative approaches with case study research types, data collection techniques by observation, interviews and documentation.The selection of informant is done by Purposive Sampling. The Analysis of this research uses functional structural theory by Talcott Parsoons AGIL. The results of the research are that (1). The reasons for society to stay in the research site are: a). Environmental Factors, b) Economic Factors, c) Social Cultural Factors, d) Education Factors. (2). Society strategies for survival in landslide prone areas that is: a). Looking for a safe haven b). Greening empty land c). Mutual Cooperatin

scholarly journals Sustainability of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES): A Case Study of Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. A. Alalade
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
The Government ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Donor Agencies ◽  
Selection Of

The study examined the sustainability of youth empowerment scheme using ARMTI as a case study. A three-stage sampling technique was adopted in the selection of 112 respondents for the study using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse data. The result of the findings show that the mean age of the respondents was 34.5. The study revealed more male (63.4%) participation in the programme, with majority (72.3%) being single. Major benefit derived by respondents were skill acquisition, (98.2%), positive change in attitude towards agriculture (94.6%), and access to capital (90.2%). Inadequate fund or capital support by the government, poor post-empowerment support by the government, and uncertainty over the political environment to support continuity were the major constraints to sustainability of the scheme. There was significant relationship between constraints (r = 0.462*) and perceived sustainability of the youth empowerment scheme. The study concluded that youth empowerment scheme was adjudged sustainable. Government, development experts and donor agencies must ensure that sustainability of the programme is taken into cognizance at every level of the programme and efforts must be put into incorporation of monitoring and evaluation from the beginning so as to prevent wastage of resources.

scholarly journals The methodology of the Logical Framework with a Risk Management Approach to Improve the Sustainability in the International Development Projects

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 756
Author(s):  
Rocío Rodríguez-Rivero ◽  
Isabel Ortiz-Marcos
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
International Development ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Logical Framework ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Research Questions

When working with international development projects (IDPs), the use of the logical framework approach (LFA) prevails as the most important tool to plan and manage these projects. This paper presents how the methodology has been enriched, including risk management (LFRMA logical framework with risk management approach), proposing an original contribution, tested with professionals that will improve the effectiveness of IDPs by increasing their success rate and their sustainability. The steps followed to design the methodology (problem statement (literature review, interview with experts, questionnaire for professionals. and statistical analysis), case study analysis (eight case studies in Colombia, interviews with IDPs managers, focus groups, questionnaire for participants, qualitative analysis, and fuzzy analysis) and design of LFRMA (focus group with experts)) and the methodology itself (how to introduce risk management during all the life cycle through the methodology steps) are presented. Conclusions answer the research questions: can the effectiveness and sustainability of IDPs be improved? Can risk management help to improve IDPs effectiveness? Would it be useful to introduce risk management into the LFA? The LFRMA methodology consists of two fields of application, the first at the organization level and the second at the project level.

scholarly journals A Framework for Assessing Benefits of Implemented Nature-Based Solutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Watkin ◽  
Ruangpan ◽  
Vojinovic ◽  
Weesakul ◽  
Torres
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Selection Of

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are solutions that can protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems in urban and rural areas, while providing many benefits and co-benefits including stormwater mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, and human well-being. As such, NBS have the potential to alleviate many of the environmental, social, and economic issues that we face today. Grey infrastructure, such as lined trenches and catch basins, pipes, and concrete dikes are frequently used for stormwater management and flood protection, but they do not provide many of the co-benefits that are common with NBS. Grey infrastructure is designed to quickly collect and remove rainwater, whereas NBS keep rainwater where it falls, and where it can be used by the environment. Many stakeholders lack knowledge of the capabilities and benefits of NBS, and as a result, they continue to rely on grey infrastructure in their projects. When information is made available on the benefits and how they can be quantitatively measured, it is hoped that NBS will be promoted to a mainstream infrastructure choice. A valuable way to quantify and highlight the benefits of NBS is by using an evaluation framework. There are several evaluation frameworks that qualitatively assess the potential benefits of possible NBS, however there is a need for quantitative frameworks that can assess the actual benefits (or performance) of implemented (or existing) NBS. This article presents an evaluation framework that aims to quantify the benefits and co-benefits of implemented NBS. The framework involves five main steps: (1) selection of NBS benefit categories, (2) selection of NBS indicators, (3) calculation of indicator values, (4) calculation of NBS grade, and (5) recommendations. The outcome of the framework is a single numerical grade that reflects the benefit functioning for an NBS site and values for each performance indicator. This information may be used by decision makers to determine their budget allocations to expand or construct a new NBS site, to update maintenance plans that will improve the benefits of that site, to set up programs to monitor the NBS benefits and co-benefits over time, and to schedule labour and resources for other NBS projects. The framework was tested and validated on a case study of NBS in Thailand. Through conversations with stakeholders and knowledge of the case study area, relevant categories and indicators were chosen. Using data and information obtained through various means, values for each indicator and the overall NBS grade were calculated. The values revealed which benefits were pronounced, those that were weak, and where improvements were required.

scholarly journals A Study of E-Waste Management Programs: a Comparative Analysis Of Switzerland And Ontario

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana Dashkova
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Electronic Equipment ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Fast Development

Electronic waste (e-waste) is being generated around the globe at a high rate. High market penetration of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and the fast development of more innovative designs by producers and manufacturers on a regular basis make the current electrical and electronic equipment obsolete faster than before, which contributes towards the generation of more e-waste. To combat the issue, e-waste management programs are being developed, implemented, or evaluated in many jurisdictions around the world. Ontario is one of the jurisdictions that have taken initiatives and implemented an e-waste management program to address the rising quantity of e-waste. This thesis evaluates the Ontario's e-waste management program by using Logical Framework Approach (LFA) as an evaluation framework, and focusing on the criteria for a normative e-waste management program. It utilizes the Swiss e-waste management program as a case study to provide a comparative analysis, and extract valuable lessons through the application of the lesson-drawing approach that can be applied to improve the effectiveness of the implemented e-waste management program in Ontario.

scholarly journals A Study of E-Waste Management Programs: a Comparative Analysis Of Switzerland And Ontario

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana Dashkova
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Electronic Equipment ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Fast Development

Electronic waste (e-waste) is being generated around the globe at a high rate. High market penetration of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and the fast development of more innovative designs by producers and manufacturers on a regular basis make the current electrical and electronic equipment obsolete faster than before, which contributes towards the generation of more e-waste. To combat the issue, e-waste management programs are being developed, implemented, or evaluated in many jurisdictions around the world. Ontario is one of the jurisdictions that have taken initiatives and implemented an e-waste management program to address the rising quantity of e-waste. This thesis evaluates the Ontario's e-waste management program by using Logical Framework Approach (LFA) as an evaluation framework, and focusing on the criteria for a normative e-waste management program. It utilizes the Swiss e-waste management program as a case study to provide a comparative analysis, and extract valuable lessons through the application of the lesson-drawing approach that can be applied to improve the effectiveness of the implemented e-waste management program in Ontario.

scholarly journals INTERPRETATION OF VISUAL RHETORIC-SEMIOTIC IN MALAYSIA ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

2019 ◽  
pp. 42-55
Author(s):  
Muliyati Mat Alim ◽  
Ida Puteri Mahsan ◽  
Rafidah Abdul Razak
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Visual Rhetoric ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Public Service Announcement ◽  
The Public ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Higher Institution ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Selection Of

The study aims to explore and study the visual-rhetoric-semiotic visuals as well as the symbol interpretation used in the public service announcement (PSA- Public Service Announcement) in Malaysia. Environmental issues have long been raised but the public is still lacking awareness and public not realize the limitations of the funds in each of these PSAs. This limitation makes the frequency of these ad campaigns unreachable, as is the usual product or service campaign advertising. Qualitative approaches with the case study and artworks analysis have been used in this study involving three environmental public service announcements. In addition, interviews were conducted on audiences in which the selection of participants by sampling aims and involves higher institution students, academics, graphic designers and public audiences. This is to see the interpretation of those involved as data which reinforces the results of this study. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis which was divided into three stages namely descriptive, interpretation and evaluation. The results of the study as a whole can be summarized that the visual rhetoric used in public environmental services advertisements is an important aspect of delivering messages, using images as symbols and having the meanings on the contrary. The conclusions from the study show that the use of visual rhetoric is interesting to use as a symbol and translate the meaning in delivering messages.

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