scholarly journals Global Diffusion of Innovation: An Empirical Comparison

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 349-360
Author(s):  
Hareesh N. Ramanathan ◽  
Pearly Saira Chacko ◽  
Berislav Andrlic

Globalization has strengthened the flow of information and technology across borders. Sophisticated technological advancements have enabled rapidity in innovation and instantaneous communications, thereby reaching a wider audience. The purpose of this study is to understand the relative position of the three major developing countries – namely Croatia, India, and Sri Lanka concerning their phases of adoption of innovation. The study followed a descriptive research design. Data was collected via Web forms using a questionnaire and was administered among the youth in the three countries. The respondents of the study were chosen via the Snowball sampling technique. A spatial map to visualize the proximal relationship between the three countries and the stages of adoption of innovation was created using Correspondence analysis. In comparison, the study found Indian students to be among the ‘innovator’ and ‘early adopter’ categories. Whereas Croatia was placed close to 'late majority and Sri Lanka was placed midway between ‘early adopter’ and 'early majority.

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ahmad Sulton

<p>The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach with case study design. Data collection was conducted by the researcher himself as a key instrument, whereas for determining the human data source using snowball sampling technique. Data was collected by means of; (1) in-depth interviews; (2) participant observation; and (3) study the documentation. For data analysis using descriptive techniques whose application is done in three flow of activities, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion or verification. To determine the credibility of the data, conducted by a variety of techniques, namely (1) triangulation; (2) checking colleagues; and (3) checking members.</p>


Author(s):  
Rodalyn O. Lapada ◽  
Elmar S. Lapada

This study was conducted to determine students’ experiences, reactions and opinions on bullying. It used a descriptive research design wherein students’ experiences, reactions and opinions were gathered through survey questionnaires. Purposive sampling technique was employed using snowball sampling technique. Online survey questionnaire was sent to the selected students via messenger. These students forwarded the online survey questionnaire to those students who they thought potential respondents of the study via messenger too. Finding revealed that Esperanza National High School has maintained a healthy school environment suited to the different types of learners since the bullying was less evident in the school. Occasional occurrence of bullying in the school prompted the students to rarely report the incidence to the concerned people. Students very seldom experienced the bullying from the people they frequently engaged and communicated. They normally responded to the minor incidence of bullying they experienced from the school or at home. They believed that bullying has a less extent of effect on their personal development. It is, indeed, recommended that Esperanza National High School should sustain building a positive school environment and should maintain the zero tolerance of any bullying incidence in the school.


LaGeografia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 316
Author(s):  
Bunga Tubu ◽  
Abd Malik ◽  
Erman Syarif

This study aims to determine : 1). Public perception of formal education in Takalar Village, Mappakasunggu Disrict, Takalar Regency. 2). Factors affecting school dropout in Takalar Village, Mappakasunggu Disrict, Takalar Regency. 3). The relationship between public perceptions of formal education with factor affecting children dropout school. The population in this study are people who have children age 7-18 years old but do not attend school. The number of population is this study is not known with certainly, so the sampling was carried out in a non random- way, namely by using the snowball sampling technique. The sampel in this study amounted to 36 people. This research ia a quantitative descriptive research. Data collaction technique include observasion, questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis was performed using descriptive analysis and Rank spearman correlation test. Based on the research results, the level of public perception in Takalar Village is still low, namely 58,3%. In general, the factor that cause children dropout of school in Takalar Village, Mappakasunggu Disrict, Takalar Regency are due the parents recent education, parents job, income, total dependents, parent motivation and interest in children learning. There is a significant relationship between the latest education work and income to the community’s perception of formal education.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Altisa Dini Prastiwi ◽  
An-Nisa Apriani ◽  
Riki Perdana

This study aims to describe the integrated character values in Karawitan activities and the impact of these activities on the personalities of students. A research method is a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. Data collection using observation and interviews technique. The observed character values are Religious Values, Nationalism, Independence, Teamwork, and Integrity. Participants in this study were students in grades 3,4,5 at SDN Trucuk Pajangan Bantul. The sampling technique used was snowball sampling. The results showed that all the character values studied were integrated with Karawitan activities. Religious value is shown from the behavior of implementing religion, tolerance, and peace. The value of nationalism is shown in the attitude of selfishness, love for the country, and obeying the rules. The independent value of students is shown by the behavior of working hard, professionally, and not depending on others. The value of mutual cooperation is shown in the behavior of completing work together, solidarity, and helping each other. The value of integrity is shown from responsible, active behavior and in accordance with words and actions. Recommendations for further research are to integrate karawitan activities into several learning topics so that they have a direct influence on student achievement.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Yuliana Yuliana

This research was motivated by the lack of tourist attraction in Agrowisata Balai Benih Induk (BBI) of Lubuk Minturun Padang, such as, there is no entertainment and recreation services at agro rides BBI, the least of the event activities in agrotourism meeting room BBI and the lack of souvenirs offered by agro tourism BBI Lubuk Minturun Padang. This research aims to determine the strategy of developing tourist attraction that has indicators in the form of tourist attractions, amenities and anchillary services are viewed from internal factors in the form of strengths and weaknesses and external factors in the form of opportunities and threats. This research is a descriptive research with qualitative data. Data collection technique is done by interview and observation that involves informant by using purposive sampling and snowball sampling technique. Development strategy of tourist attraction that can be done is in the form of: 1) Optimizing the function of land by developing tourism activities such as providing rides games and mini garden. 2) Develop MICE event in meeting and gazebo sessions such as holding workshops and agricultural exhibition. 3) Provide souvenirs by utilizing culture and network techniques.


Jurnal Ecogen ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Yulia Permata Sari

Implementation of electronic archive management (e-archives) in the Central Archives of PT. Semen Padang has not been carried out optimally, due to limited human resources and requires a long time in the archives. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of electronic archive management in the Central Archives of PT. Semen Padang. The method used is Qualitative Descriptive Research. Determination of Informants in this study was carried out with Snowball Sampling Technique, so that the informant was directed to an archive storage room. Data collection is done through Observation, Interview and Documentation, with Model Data Analysis Techniques of Miles and Huberman. The findings in this study indicate that (1) the process of managing electronic records is not in accordance with the proper regulations; (2) do not have standard provisions in carrying out an electronic archive storage system; (3) the process of implementing electronic records management has not run optimally. Keyword: Analysis, Implementation, Archive Management, Electronic Archives


Author(s):  
Sri Suwitri ◽  
Tri Yuniningsih ◽  
Rezky Ghoffar Ismail

Fisherman Village Development in Tambak Lorok is one of the maritime tourismdestinations which is the step of the Semarang City Government to improve the welfareof the people in Tambak Lorok Village. This study aims to examine the implementationof tourism policies in the village of Tambak Lorok, Tanjung Mas Village, SemarangCity. The method used: qualitative descriptive research methods, gatheringinformation using observation and interview techniques, determining informantsusing snowball sampling technique. The results of the study: (a) The government hasfacilitated the establishment of marine tourism villages in Tambak Lorok (b) patternsof community behavior are difficult to change so that it can hinder development and(3) cooperation between actors in the development of maritime tourism is not optimal.The recommendations that can be given are: the need for an increase in jointcommitment and subsequent researchers are advised to take a different focus fromthis research.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Desi Desi ◽  
Dary Dary ◽  
Fetty Yublika Pasole

Kepuasan kerja menjadi masalah yang cukup menarik dan penting, karena terbukti memiliki pengaruh yang besar bagi individu maupun perusahan. Kepuasan kerja merupakan suatu sikap seseorang terhadap pekerjaan yang berhubungan dengan situasi kerja, kerja sama antara karyawan, imbalan yang diterima dalam kerja, dan hal-hal yang menyangkut fisik dan psikologis. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi kepuasan kerja perawat di bangsal medikal bedah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Adapun teknik analisa data dalam penelitian ini dengan analisa univariat untuk mendeskripsikan karekteristik dari variabel yang ada. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan penyebaran kuesioner kepada perawat yang bekerja di rumah sakit tertentu di Kabupaten Timur Tengah Selatan dan Kota Kupang, sampel yang di ambil berjumlah 89 sampel. Hasil yang didapat dari penelitian ini rata-rata kepuasan kerja perawat berada pada kategori netral yang artinya perawat merasa apa yang sudah diterima sesuai dengan pekerjaan yang sudah mereka lakukan hal ini dilihat dari Sembilan kategori yang di telliti yaitu gaji, supervisi, tunjangan tambahan, penghargaan, kondisi kerja, promosi, sifat kerja dan komunikasi kecuali rekan kerja. Saran untuk peneiliti kedepannya agar dapat menggunakan variabel yang lain seperti well-being terhadap kepuasan kerja perawat yang bekerja di rumah sakit.   Kata kunci : kepuasan kerja, perawat   IDENTIFICATION OF NURSE WORK SATISFACTION THAT WORKED IN THE MEDICAL SURGERY OF SURGERY   ABSTRACT Job satisfaction is a problem that is quite interesting and important, because it has proven to have a great influence for individuals and for companies. Job satisfaction is a person's attitude towards work related to work situations, cooperation between employees, rewards received in work, and matters relating to physical and psychological. The purpose of this study was to identify job satisfaction of nurses in the surgical medical ward. This study uses a quantitative approach with a type of descriptive research. The data analysis techniques in this study were carried out by univariate analysis to describe the characteristics of the variables. The sampling technique used questionnaires to nurses who worked in certain hospitals in South Middle East District and Kupang City, the samples taken were 89 samples. . The results obtained from this study mean that the average job satisfaction of certain hospital nurses in East Tengah Selatan District and Kupang City is in the neutral category, which means nurses feel that what they have received is in accordance with the work they have done. telliti namely salary, supervision, additional benefits, rewards, working conditions, promotions, nature of work and communication except coworkers. Suggestions for future researchers to be able to use other variables such as well-being towards job satisfaction for nurses working in hospitals.   Keywords:  job satisfaction, nurse  


Author(s):  
Bindu Kaipparettu Abraham

The aim of this research is to assess the coping strategies of physically challenged children. The area of assessment included in physical, emotional and social problems related to their physical disability. Descriptive research design was selected to study the physical, emotional and social problems and its coping strategies of physically challenged children. Purposive sampling technique used for 50 samples of Physically challenged children between the age group of 10-15 years who were educated at the special school in Mangalore. It was reached from the result of the findings that physically challenged children are using negative coping mechanism for social problems related to their physical disability whereas physical and emotional problems related to physical disability most of them are using positive coping mechanism.


Author(s):  
Khairani Nur Adha And Rahmad Husein

The aim of this research was to find out the ability of the first year students in speaking by using storytelling at MAS. Al-Jam’iyatul Wasliyah. The design of this research was descriptive research. The population of this research was 20 students of XC class in the first grade at MAS. Al-Jam’iyatul Wasliyah. In selecting the sample the writer used random sampling technique. The total number of the sample was 12 students. The data was collected by using oral test. The researcher only measured the ability of students’ speaking in storytelling by considering five components of speaking: (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension). And their speaking had been recorded by using phone recorder. From the result of analyzing the data, the researcher found that the students’ speaking ability by using storytelling was moderate. It proved by the fact that 4 students (33.33%) classified as high ability, 4 students (33.33%) classified as moderate ability, and 4 students (33.33%) classified as low ability. Based on the data, the students’ score were bigger in the high and moderate level than in the low ability level. Based on the research finding, the English teacher is suggested to consider the five components in scoring speaking ability (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension). The students are suggested to do more practice in pronunciation and fluency, because they dominantly speak incorrect pronunciation and have pauses in the sentences. Students are also suggested to enrich their vocabulary by using storytelling.


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