A Knowledge Framework for Development

In this article, the authors investigate the diverse dimensions of a knowledge society. First, the relevant literature on post industrial societies is reviewed to identify the key constituents of successful growth and development. The authors then propose a 10-dimension framework within political, economic, social and technological parameters that describe the state of evolution of a given knowledge society. Knowledge assessment scores, human development indices, technology readiness scores and competitiveness scores are selected as composite indicators of knowledge societies. Proxy indicators are assigned for the dimensions, and secondary data was gathered from reputed international sources. Partial Pearson Correlation Analysis was done between the proxy indicators and the composite scales to determine the direction and strength of relationships. Hygiene factors and competitive factors of a knowledge society are distilled from the empirical results and recommendations are suggested to address some areas of concern when pursuing policies for knowledge based development.

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A Knowledge Framework for Development

International Journal of Knowledge Management ◽

10.4018/jkm.2010100101 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 1-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ravi S. Sharma ◽

Ganesh Chandrasekar ◽

Bharathkumar Vaitheeswaran

Keyword(s):

Pearson Correlation ◽

Knowledge Society ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Technological Parameters ◽

Knowledge Framework ◽

Assessment Scores ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Proxy Indicators ◽

Political Economic

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Reforming Arab Reason

Contemporary Arab Affairs ◽

10.1525/caa.2018.00001b ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1-2) ◽

pp. 19-42

Author(s):

Khalid Shibib

Keyword(s):

Arab World ◽

Legal Reasoning ◽

Decisive Role ◽

Arab Countries ◽

Religious Knowledge ◽

Intrinsic Factors ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Present Information ◽

Cultural Construct ◽

Political Economic

As a humanitarian worker who was professionally involved for decades in crisis- and war-shaken countries, the author strove to understand the political, socioeconomic, and cultural factors contributing to conflicts. This contextualization, with a focus on Arab countries, confirmed what other thinkers found: the majority of political, economic, social, cultural, religious, and finally humanitarian crises in the Arab world are man-made and can be attributed to both extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Central to the latter appears to be a shared cultural construct that can be termed “Arab reason.” This essay tries to present information on various aspects of the crisis; to understand why reform efforts come so late and why are they are more difficult for Arabs than for other Muslims. It continues by looking at the knowledge systems that govern Arab reason and their evolution, including the decisive role of the religious knowledge system. From there, it proposes some reform ideas including a renewed legal reasoning process with the goal of a future-oriented, knowledge-based, and inclusive Arab Islamic vision. A pragmatic way forward could be an additional unifying eighth legal school (madhhab/madhāhib) to counter sectarian conflicts and violence. This essay is built on a targeted literature search and is not a comprehensive review of the growing literature generated by distinguished thinkers on various aspects of Arab Islamic identity.

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Is Emotional Intelligence Correlated With Values Among Primary Schoolers?

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/21582440211020747 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 215824402110207

Author(s):

Kerem Coskun ◽

Ozlem Ulu Kalin ◽

Arcan Aydemir

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Primary School ◽

School Children ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Intelligence Scale ◽

Confirmatory Factor

The present study sought to develop a scale to measure the values adoption of primary school children and explore whether emotional intelligence of primary school children is associated with values which are taught through curricular activities. First, the Value Adoption Scale (VAS) was developed in Study 1 by conducting exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and correlation was examined in Study 2. Data were collected using the Ten Years Emotional Intelligence Scale (TYEIS) and the Value Scale consisting of eight items. Data were analyzed with Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Results of data analysis indicated that there was a moderate correlation between emotional intelligence and values, but regression analysis revealed that emotional intelligence had weak predictive power for values adoption. It was concluded that teaching values through curricular activities is not useful to foster emotional intelligence among primary school children. Results of the research are discussed and addressed along with the relevant literature.

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A Study on Working capital Management in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

Asian Journal of Management ◽

10.52711/2321-5763.2021.00025 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 164-168

Author(s):

Sruthi B ◽

Rashmi R

Keyword(s):

Annual Report ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Effective Management ◽

Capital Management ◽

Working Capital ◽

Short Term ◽

Working Capital Management ◽

The Past ◽

The Relationship

Working capital management is important for every organization as it refers to the effective management of current assets and current liabilities. The aim is to make sure that the firm is capable to continue its operations and it has sufficient cash flow to satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational expenses. In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the management of working capital in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, a leading public sector enterprise in India over a period of 10 years (That is from 2009-10 to 2018-19). The paper also attempts to study the components of working capital and analyze the relationship between liquidity and profitability of HPCL. The study is based on secondary data collected from annual report of HPCL for the past 10 years, Pearson correlation and regression model are used for this purpose. From the study it is found that there is a significant relationship between liquidity and profitability.

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Aggregator of Demand Response for Renewable Integration and Customer Engagement: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

Energies ◽

10.3390/en11092391 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 2391 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Kody Ponds ◽

Ali Arefi ◽

Ali Sayigh ◽

Gerard Ledwich

Keyword(s):

Demand Response ◽

Electricity Market ◽

Swot Analysis ◽

Traditional Approach ◽

Customer Engagement ◽

Energy Integration ◽

New Approach ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Political Economic

The world is progressing towards a more advanced society where end-consumers have access to local renewable-based generation and advanced forms of information and technology. Hence, it is in a current state of transition between the traditional approach to power generation and distribution, where end-consumers of electricity have typically been inactive in their involvement with energy markets and a new approach that integrates their active participation. This new approach includes the use of distributed energy resources (DER) such as renewable-based generation and demand response (DR), which are being rapidly adopted by end-consumers where incentives are strong. This paper presents the role of the DR aggregator to effectively integrate DER technology as a new source of energy capacity into electricity networks using information communication technology and industry knowledge., Based on DR aggregators, this framework will efficiently facilitate renewable energy integration and customer engagement into the electricity market. To this aim, advantages and disadvantages of DR aggregators are discussed in this paper from political, economic, social, and technological (PEST) points of view. Based on this analysis, a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis for a typical DR aggregator is presented.

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The Emerging Paradigm for Technology Learning in the Knowledge Society

Industry and Higher Education ◽

10.1177/095042229801200407 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 222-226

Author(s):

Adelaide Maria Coelho Baěta

Keyword(s):

Technology Development ◽

Knowledge Society ◽

Learning Needs ◽

Technology Learning ◽

The Past ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Knowledge Based Economy ◽

Technology Incubator ◽

Flow Of Information ◽

Enterprise Creation

This paper examines the significance of the technology incubator in Brazil's transition from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy. The author examines how incubators can contribute to technology development and enterprise creation, stressing their ability to provide a two-way flow of information between higher education institutions and the private sector, breaking down the mutual distrust that has often hindered the successful exploitation of R&D in the past. The author discusses both the learning needs of companies and the ways in which universities need to change to adapt to the demands of the new knowledge society, placing this analysis in the context of how incubators can be organized to function efficiently. In illustration, she provides the working example of the Biominas Incubator in the state of Minas Gerais.

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The e-portfolio in higher education: The case of a line of teaching innovation and complex change management

Tuning Journal for Higher Education ◽

10.18543/tjhe-9(1)-2021pp29-64 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 29-64

Author(s):

Alfredo Berbegal Vázquez ◽

Abel Merino Orozco ◽

Ana Arraiz Pérez ◽

Fernando Sabirón Sierra

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Change Management ◽

Global Analysis ◽

Knowledge Society ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Teaching Innovation ◽

Personal Learning ◽

Complex Change ◽

Teachers And Students ◽

Teaching Paradigm

This work proposes a line of innovation to implement possible uses for the e-portfolio in higher education. We present an initial framework for analysis with attention to three main arguments: the validity of the interest of the e-portfolio for higher education in light of the current challenges posed by the knowledge society; the relevance of complex change management within organisations such as universities; and the identification of critical elements in the relevant literature concerning experiences similar to the case analysed here. The milestones for the line of innovation include six projects and three teacher training courses. Once data had been gathered in the respective assessment phases for each milestone by means of document analysis techniques (e-portfolios, teaching materials, usage statistics), questionnaires, discussion groups, in-depth interviews, and self-assessments (responsible academics, teachers, and students), a global analysis of the whole line was conducted from a complex approach to the problems of teaching change and innovation. A technological, political and cultural reading of innovation reveals emerging problems to reconsider: the attainment of deep learning; the standardisation of academic tutoring; the formation of learning and practice communities; the reconceptualisation of the e-portfolio as a personal learning environment; and the transformation of the university institution as a learning organisation. The premature condition of higher education to deal with the change in the teaching paradigm and the urgency to revisit its innovation policies to overcome it stand out among the critical conclusions of this study. Received: 27 April 2021Accepted: 27 October 2021

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EFFECT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION FUNCTION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SACCOS IN KENYA

International Journal of Finance and Accounting ◽

10.47604/ijfa.145 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 48

Author(s):

Jackson Mnago Ndungo’ ◽

Dr. Olweny Tobias ◽

Dr. Memba Florence

Keyword(s):

Correlation Analysis ◽

Financial Performance ◽

Consumer Protection ◽

Causal Effect ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Target Population ◽

Descriptive Statistics ◽

Accurate Information ◽

Inferential Statistics

Purpose: The study sought to determine the effect of consumer protection function on financial performance of SACCOs in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population comprised of registered 181 deposit-taking SACCOs as at 31st December 2014 and the three licensed CRBs in Kenya. Stratified random sampling was used in the study, where SACCOs were grouped into five respective strata which were then randomly selected. The SACCOs were grouped into five respective strata of government based, teachers based, farmers based, private institutions based and community based. The study sampled 135 of the 181 (74.5%) licensed deposit taking SACCOs since these were the only licensed deposit-taking SACCOs by 2014. The choice of the licensed deposit taking SACCOs in Kenya was very objective since it was possible to obtain information that is representative of Kenya. In addition, SACCOs form the smaller arm in the financial sector and in most cases deals with a larger group of clients from the informal sector as opposed to other financial institutions like banks. Both primary and secondary data were analyzed using SPSS software, and statistics generated included descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The particular descriptive statistics used included frequencies and percentages while the particular inferential statistics included Pearson correlation analysis and regression. Correlation analysis was used to establish relationships between the consumer protection function and financial performances. Regression analysis was used to establish the significance of the variables and the degree of causal effect of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The hypotheses testing were conducted using simple regression model.Findings: From the data analysis the study concluded that there was a significant and positive relationship between consumer protection function and financial performance thus the existence of credit reference bureaus was suitable for improving financial performance of SACCOs. This implies that that Credit reference bureaus have led to consumer protection and increased customers’ rights. Similarly, credit reference bureaus have led to assumption that borrowing is a right regardless of capabilities. Credit reference bureaus have reduces undesired monopolistic actions of lenders. Lastly, credit reference bureaus have led to reduced bad “culture” on loan repayment.Recommendation: The study recommended that lenders should ensure that they have accurate information before listing the unworthy borrowers to avoid unnecessary legal battles which may affect performance as a measure for customer rights protection.

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The Local Wisdom Value Of Mandhasiya Tradition (Study of Hindu Education)

Vidyottama Sanatana International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies ◽

10.25078/ijhsrs.v3i1.790 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Heny Perbowosari

Keyword(s):

Religious Education ◽

Direct Observation ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Religious Values ◽

Environmental Preservation ◽

Research Results ◽

Village Community

Mandhasiya tradition is one of the local wisdom that is still carried out by the Gumeng Village community in Jenawi District, Karanganyar Regency. This tradition is believed by the community as a sacred and religious meaning, so the community is still encouraged to carry out this ritual. This study aimed at describing the reasons of Gumeng villagers to keep maintaining the Mandhasiya tradition, especially the local wisdom value of the Mandhasiya Tradition in the study of Hinduism education in Gumeng Village, Jenawi District, Karanganyar Regency and the implications of the Mandhasiya tradition toward Hindu communities in Gumeng Village, Jenawi District, Karanganyar Regency.This study used a qualitative method with a socio-cultural phenomenology approach. The primary data were collected by direct observation and interviews, while the secondary data by the exploration of journals, research results, and relevant literature sources. The results of this study concluded that 1) The reason to keep maintaining the Mandhasiya tradition by the Gumeng village community in Jenawi Subdistrict, Karanganyar Regency because of the desire to preserve the Javanese culture, ask for salvation to the Almighty God, maintain harmony among people, as well as trust in myths 2) Mandhasiya tradition have values of local wisdom based on the study of Hindu religious education, they are: religious values (Sraddha), togetherness values (Tat Twam Asi), environmental preservation values (Tri Hita Karana), sincerity values (Yajna), 3) implications of the Mandhasiya Tradition toward the society in Gumeng village, Jenawi Subdistrict, Karanganyar Regency is strengthening the community religiosity, strengthening solidarity, being involved in collective worship, and creating community welfare.

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THE INFLATION AND POVERTY IN INDONESIA: CONSEQUENCE OF USURY?

Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Syir ah ◽

10.30984/jis.v17i2.918 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 91

Author(s):

Azwar Iskandar ◽

Bayu Taufiq Possumah ◽

Khaerul Aqbar

Keyword(s):

Interest Rates ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Interest Rate Policy ◽

Depth Index ◽

The People

This research was conducted to analyze the influence and correlation of interest rates as one form of the implementation of usury practices on inflation and poverty in Indonesia. This study uses secondary data from the publication of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and Bank Indonesia for the period 2005-2018. This study uses Simple Linear Regression Analysis Techniques and Pearson Correlation Techniques. The results showed that interest rates as one form of the implementation of usury practices had an effect and had a positive and significant correlation to inflation in Indonesia. The practice of ribawi actually will bring a negative impact on the economy of the people in Indonesia in the form of an increase in the level of inflation in society. Measures of monetary policy intervention in maintaining price stability and inflation in society have not shown a positive impact. Also, the results of the study showed that interest rate policy also had a positive influence and correlation on the increase in the poverty depth index. That is, when interest rates are set to rise, the poverty depth index in the community also tends to go up or get worse. The findings of this study reinforce the legitimacy of the word of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala in the Qur'an and the Hadith related to the prohibition of usury practices that can lead to injustice, wrongdoing, and economic destruction of the people.

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