scholarly journals MOTIVATION OF YOUNG IT PROFESSIONALS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Gribanova ◽  
Anna Abeltina
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Young Professionals ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Life Values ◽  
International Companies

The research answers the following question: what actions do organizations undertake to attract and retain young IT professionals and how do they correspond with expectations of young IT specialists? In order to get information about life values of young professionals, their expectations and apprehen-sions, in this research qualitative methodology and semi-structured interview method were used. All the respondents were conditionally divided in accordance to the companies they are employed with into international companies, big Latvian companies and modern IT companies. The research showed that different types of companies use different strategies to attract, retain and motivate young IT specialists. International companies try to satisfy the needs of young professionals for self-expression, freedom and self-realization. Big Latvian companies try to create environment where employees feel their dependence from the organization and are afraid to lose their jobs. Modern IT companies shape attachment to the company and create desire to make this company more compet-itive.

scholarly journals The informative and the performative in semi-structured interviews: The example of a study of territorial capital in Serbia

Sociologija ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-104
Author(s):  
Ivana Spasic
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Political Implications ◽  
Different Dimensions

The paper reexamines the semi-structured interview method on the basis of data collected in a study of medium-sized Serbian towns. The analysis of transcripts shows that the analytic quality of data varied depending on the interviewee?s position in the local institutional structure, so that in interviews with representatives of political and social institutions role playing (the performative) prevailed over providing information on social reality and attitudes (the informative). This finding is situated in the context of current debates within qualitative methodology which, while illuminating the complex intertwining of different dimensions of the interview (as source of data and interaction situation), fail to recognize fully the problem of performativity and provide solutions. In the final section some undesired epistemological and political implications are discussed of an uncritical application of the semi-structured interview if conceived in an overly antipositivistic fashion and disregarding the institutional and broader social framework within which the research takes place.

scholarly journals Using Grounded Theory to Examine People's Attitudes Toward How Animals are Used

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldert Vrij ◽  
Karl Nunkoosing ◽  
Sarah Knight ◽  
Julie Cherryman
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Animal Use ◽  
And Gender ◽  
People’S Attitudes

AbstractThis study uses qualitative methodology to examine why people have different attitudes toward different types of nonhuman animal use. Seventeen participants took part in a semi-structured interview. The study used Grounded Theory to analyze the interviews and developed a model that consists of 4 major themes: (a) "attitudes toward animals," (b) "knowledge of animal use procedures," (c) "perceptions of choice," and (d) "cost-benefit analysis. "The findings illustrate that cognitive processing, characteristics of the species of animal being used, and the type of animal use can all influence attitudes toward animal use. Because previous research has focused on participant variables such as age and gender to explain variance in attitudes toward animal use (Furnham & Pinder, 1990; Kellert & Berry, 1981) and measured attitudes toward animal use in general (rather than distinguishing between different types of use) (Armstrong & Hutchins, 1996), these findings can add to knowledge of people's views on animal use. This paper discusses how such views may be justified and maintained.

scholarly journals THE STUDY OFMOTIVATION TO BE SCIENCE TEACHER

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-206
Author(s):  
Yuli Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Science Teacher ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Meaningful Information ◽  
Professional Science

This study aims is to examine several factors that influence people to choose the profession as a science teacher. The motivation is important factor that influence individual to have a good performance in their activities. Descriptive qualitative methodology through the semi-structured interview method is chosen to get the meaningful information of this study. The data was collected from four experienced science teachers who come from different countries which are Australia, America, Africa, and Philippines. The study found that several factors that motivated participants to be a teacher are family member, aspiration, role models, previous teaching experiences, teaching as powerful and manageable job, and educational background. However, all participants found interactions with their students have motivated them to be good and professional science teachers.  Keywords: Motivation, science teacher, descriptive study

scholarly journals Interruptions at Work from the Point of View of IT Professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-129
Author(s):  
Fruzsina Pataki-Bittó
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Work Efficiency ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Communication Preferences ◽  
Young Professionals ◽  
Office Space ◽  
Different Types

It is a major challenge nowadays to recruit and retain young professionals, especially IT professionals in Europe. Interior designers do their bests to create an office space that is more attractive for the young talents than the competitor’s workspace. Modern workstyle is based on communication and collaboration and therefore modern office spaces are designed to support continuous communication and teamwork. In this research, we raise the question how IT professionals fit in this workstyle. The focus of this research is on how IT professionals feel about the different types of communication channels, which are those they identify as hindering factors, and how much their opinion differs from other professionals. During the research, we collected information from questionnaires asking about work environment, communication channels used in the workplace, individual communication preferences, and factors considered as disruptions. The questionnaire was completed by 191 Hungarian office workers from which 63 respondents were IT professionals. The most important result of the research shows that while IT professionals consider personal inquiries useful, many of them are dissatisfied with organized meetings. This research also outlines that IT professionals have an outstanding ability to block out office noise and to focus on work. With the conclusions we make suggestions to the organizations how to improve the communicational environment in order to support work efficiency.

scholarly journals Sustainable Zakat Distribution through Wakalah Contract

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-70
Author(s):  
Hairunnizam Wahid ◽  
Syahmi Haziq Osmera ◽  
Mohd Ali Mohd Noor
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Committee Member ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Positive Impacts

This study conveys the importance of the skills element in wakalah contract of zakat distribution practiced in Malaysia to ensure the sustainability of continuous zakat distribution. Skillful representatives will manifest good wakalah and simultaneously increase the quality of zakat distribution. This study employed qualitative methodology which was a semi-structured interview method with the Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad (PHB) Company. The skills element becoming the factor for PHB chosen as a research sample is from the entrepreneurial aspect. PHB distributes zakat in a productive form which is in work capital provision. This can facilitate sustainable economic agenda from the aspect of withdrawing asnaf from poverty and ensuring the zakat payment cycle to continue. The informant of interview is a zakat committee member of PHB directly managing the implementation of wakalah in zakat distribution. The results of the study indicated that the wakalah executed by PHB poses several positive impacts such as wider locality of distribution, positive effect from aspect of communal perception on zakat distribution, and positive impact towards the representatives, which is PHB itself. This study imparts several potential suggestions to improve wakalah system of zakat distribution. This study faced several constraints such as research sample and limited types of zakat wakalah. Future studies are suggested to involve more research samples and investigate wakalah from various types of zakat payment. 

scholarly journals Emergency Remote Education, Family Support and the Digital Divide in the Context of the COVID-19 Lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7956
Author(s):  
María José Sosa Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Physical Distance ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Urban Context ◽  
Remote Education ◽  
Educational Challenges

To contain the COVID-19 pandemic, governments all over the world implemented strong lockdown measures to a large part of the population, including the closing of educational centres. Teachers were urged to transform their teaching methodology, moving from a face-to-face model to an emergency remote education (ERE) model, characterised by the use of technologies to continue with lectures and maintain the physical distance with the students. The aim of the present study was to analyse the existence of socio-digital inequalities and the educational challenges posed by the development of an ERE model, hence, contributing to the literature by proposing a systematic and holistic approach on this phenomenon. Based on the characteristics of the research problem and the objectives set, a qualitative methodology was applied. On the one hand, a semi-structured interview was conducted with 136 active teachers as the main data gathering technique. On the other hand, grounded theory was key in interpreting the results, with the aim of generating the theory in a systematic and holistic manner. It can be asserted that ERE was very useful during the lockdown of schools, and its potential to transform education was demonstrated. However, it was also shown that the development of an ERE model can cause socio-digital inequalities among students, due to the lack of access to digital devices and Internet connection, mainly due to factors, such as the socio-educational level of the family and the rural or urban context of the centre.

Barriers and Supports in Empowering Parents Care for Children with Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-152
Author(s):  
Dina Rasmita
Keyword(s):  
Parental Attitudes ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Parent Empowerment ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Parental Characteristics ◽  
Depth Interview

Cancer that occurs in children does not only affect children, but also parents. Parents experience anxiety, stress, fear of losing their children, and helplessness in caring for their children, so that parents are less than optimal in caring for their children. Parent empowerment can increase parents' knowledge, confidence, and ability to care for their children. Previous research found several obstacles to parent empowerment carried out by nurses so that parent empowerment was not optimal in its implementation. Knowing barriers and supports in implementation of parent empowerment in caring for children with cancer can support implementation of parent empowerment to be more optimal. The purpose of this study was to explore barriers and supports in parent empowerment in caring for children with cancer based on the nurse's perception. The design of this study was qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach. The data was collected by in-depth interview method using semi-structured interview guidelines on six nurses who were selected by purposive sampling technique. The data analysis was carried out by thematic analysis with the analysis stage according to Colaizzi. The results of this study were resulted in four themes, namely parental attitudes, parental characteristics, attitudes of nurses, availability of nurses and facilities. This study concluded that implementation of empowering parents to care for children with cancer became more optimal by knowing the barrier and supports in empowering parents care for children with cancer and nurses could make more effective planning in caring for children with cancer.

scholarly journals Teaching English During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cross-level Educators’ Perception

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Octavia ◽  
Agus Dwiyanto ◽  
Heni Noviarita
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Teaching Learning

This study aims to analyze as well to investigate the phenomenon of teaching English online during the re-emerging pandemic situation forcing the teaching learning process to be re-implemented online. In this case, every layer of educational level can’t fail to be affected by the cataclysmic event, which is highlighted in this study. This turnout of event made the course of learning to be challenging not only for students who undergone the process, but also teachers who maintain the conduciveness of the classroom. Perspective from educators are considered required elements since the on-going process of knowledge transfer is at stake. The subjects were 10 cross-level English teachers situated in Java and Sumatera. Qualitative approach utilizing semi-structured interview method in obtaining the necessitated data was chosen as the best method and approach in the study. The participants mainly agreed with the online learning system, though they faced challenges like limited subsidiary quotas, students’ poor condition, students’ misbehavior and lack of better equipments. Besides various approaches and solution in facing the challenges, it was also known that writing was considered the most challenging to teach among the four basic skills.

scholarly journals A Study To Assess The Knowledge And Practice of Foot Care Among Diabetic Clients Attending Diabetic OPD

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 3922-3926
Author(s):  
Diabetic clients ◽  
Thamupriyadharshini
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Diabetic foot is one of the most common and distressing complication of diabetes resulting to major physical limitation, psychological and fiscal significances for the patient and their families. Great information and skill on regards to diabetic foot care will lessen the danger of diabetic foot difficulties and that will diminish the odds of removal of the limb. A descriptive study was adopted for assessing the level of knowledge and practice of Foot care among diabetic clients. A total of100 diabetic clients were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were gathered utilizing self-structured questionnaire by a structured interview method. The outcomes portray that majority of the diabetic clients, 61% had inadequate knowledge, 28% had moderate knowledge and only 11% of the diabetic clients had average knowledge. The examination also uncovers that 23% of the diabetic clients had good practice and 77% had poor practice. The mean knowledge and practice score were 5.82 ± 2.53& 6.97±1.18 respectively. There is the strong connection (r= 0.698, p=0.0001) between Knowledge and Practice. There is statistically significant association of demographic variables noted with the knowledge and practice of foot care between age, Gender, Educational Status, Occupation, Duration of Diabetes, Current Diabetes Treatment, Presence of Co morbid (P values<0.001).

scholarly journals Necesidades educativas de estudiantes ecuatorianos con discapacidad para una educación del Sumak Kawsay TITLE: Educational needs of ecuadorian students with disabilities for and education of the Sumak Kawsay

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Lara Lara ◽  
Carlos Omar Jaramillo Gamarra
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Physical Structure ◽  
Santo Domingo ◽  
Educational Culture ◽  
Sumak Kawsay ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Educational Inclusion

El presente trabajo persigue describir las necesidades educativas de los estudiantes con discapacidad en una unidad educativa de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (Ecuador), y contrastar esta realidad definida a partir de su experiencia, con la exigida por el legislador ecuatoriano para la construcción de una educación constitucionalmente definida como del Sumak Kawsay. Se sigue una metodología cualitativa, y se aplica como técnica de recolección de datos la entrevista estructurada a seis estudiantes con distintas discapacidades según el Consejo Nacional de Discapacidad del Ecuador. Entre las conclusiones más relevantes se aprecia una aún incipiente cultura educativa inclusiva, preocupada principalmente por la estructura física más que en la integración de los distintos actores de la comunidad educativa; en especial, se aprecia una necesidad de fortalecer las funciones de los Departamentos de Consejería Estudiantil, así como la formación y apoyo del docente en cuanto al refuerzo de la relación de confianza con los estudiantes, identificación de sus necesidades particulares, y una apreciación del valor de aprendizaje de este colectivo como aderezo de una relación intercultural orientada a la inclusión educativa y al abandono del asistencialismo.ABSTRACTThe present study aims to describe the educational needs of students with disabilities in an educational unit in Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas (Ecuador), and to contrast this reality defined from his experience with that demanded by the Ecuadorian legislator for the construction of an education constitutionally defined as Sumak Kawsay. A qualitative methodology is followed, and the structured interview is applied as a data collection technique to six students with different disabilities according to the National Disability Council of Ecuador. Among the most relevant conclusions, there is a still an incipient inclusive educational culture, mainly concerned with the physical structure rather than the integration of the different actors of the educational community. In particular, there is a need to strengthen the functions of the Student Counselling Departments, as well as teacher training and support in reinforcing the relationship of trust with students, identification of their particular needs, and an appreciation of the learning value of this group as an intercultural relationship oriented towards educational inclusion and abandonment of welfarism. 

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