Entrepreneurial Mission of an Academic Creative Incubator

In Porto, like most European cities, cultural dimension and cultural activities have become increasingly important in recent years. Simultaneously, incubators became a way to promote creative business and support creative entrepreneurs, aiming at the local economic development. This is also recognized in academic institutions that boost academic third mission with, among others, the local positive cultural dynamics, responding to the domains of smart specialization defined to the northern region of Portugal. City center of Porto is, because of its centrality, where the expression of cultural and creative dimension assumes particular contours, being more concentrated and effervescent. In this chapter, the authors present the UPTEC PINC. For it, a methodological approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods, namely interviews of the executive manager and start-ups installed in PINC and analysis of statistical indicators, is used.

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Cultural Tourism Routes as Incubators for Innovation and Economic Diversification: A Potential Analysis in the Framework of the New Silk Road Initiative in Azerbaijan

Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftsgeographie ◽

10.1515/zfw-2019-0021 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 64 (4) ◽

pp. 211-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Arne Schuhbert ◽

Hannes Thees ◽

Valentin Herbold ◽

Johanna Weinreiter ◽

Markus Kantsperger

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Methods ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Silk Road ◽

Industrialized Countries ◽

Economic Diversification ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽

Widespread Phenomenon ◽

Southern Caucasus ◽

Ancient Silk Road ◽

Cultural Routes

AbstractCultural routes are today a widespread phenomenon throughout the Industrialized Countries (IC) and have become more and more prominent as a tool for tourism development in recent years (Flognfeldt, 2005:37; Meyer, 2004:5). For countries in the Southern Caucasus, who profit from their bridging position between Europe and Asia, the planned revival of the Ancient Silk Road (ASR) in form of the New Silk Road (NSR) offers substantial potentials for economic diversification by means of tourism as a catalyzing industry. On the case of Azerbaijan, this study analyzes the potential to trigger regional economic diversification within the existing national destination-system in a framework of route development. To this end, the methodological approach builds upon a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods to diagnose the current degree of cluster maturity in the system, following the question of how Azerbaijan as a system of regional destination can access the transnational route system of the NSR.

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A Multi-Methodological Approach to Study Systems Development in a Software Organization

Software Applications ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-060-8.ch134 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 2285-2306

Author(s):

Paivi Ovaska

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Development Process ◽

Organizational Context ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Research Process ◽

Systems Development ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽

Software Organization

Large-scale systems development is a complex activity involving number of dependencies that people working together face. Only a few studies concentrate on the coordination of development activities in their organizational context. This research study tries to fill at least part of this gap by studying how systems development process is coordinated in practice. The study uses a multimethodological approach to interpret coordination of systems development process in a contemporary software organization in Finland. The methodology is based on the empirical casestudy approach in which the actions, conceptions, and artefacts of practitioners are analyzed using within-case and cross-case principles. In all the three phases of the study, namely multi-\site coordination, requirement understanding, and working with systems development methods, both the qualitative and quantitative methods were used to an understanding of coordination in systems development. The main contribution of this study is to demonstrate that contemporary systems development is much more complex and more driven by opportunity than is currently acknowledged by researchers. The most challenging part of the research process was the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, because of the lack of multimethodological work done in IS discipline.

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Abordagem metodológica da geodiversidade e temas correlatos em Geossistemas Ferruginosos / Methodological approach of geodiversity and related themes in Ferruginous Geosystems

Caderno de Geografia ◽

10.5752/p.2318-2962.2018v28nespp1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 1-17

Author(s):

Úrsula De Azevedo Ruchkys ◽

Carmélia Kerolly Ramos de Oliveira ◽

Helder Lages Jardim ◽

Leonardo Miguel De Sousa Jorge

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Methods ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Economic Value ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Integrated System ◽

Holistic View ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽

The Earth ◽

Gaia Theory

Os estudos relacionados à geodiversidade, geoconservação, geoturismo e geopatrimônio buscam compreender a Terra a partir de uma visão holística, associado a teoria de Gaia, onde os elementos bióticos e abióticos constituem um sistema dinâmico e integrado. O prefixo geo surgiu na década de 1990 com intuito de uma abordagem sistêmica para os ecossistemas terrestres, embora a diversidade abiótica seja o alvo principal. Os geos (diversidade, patrimônio, conservação e turismo) apresentam técnicas e métodos específicos, nesse contexto o presente trabalho buscou apresentar os métodos qualitativos e quantitativos aplicados aos Geossistemas Ferruginosos, a partir de trabalhos desenvolvidos no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Análise e Modelagem de Sistemas Ambientais da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. O estado de Minas Gerais representa a maior porção dos Geossistemas Ferruginosos do Brasil, esses geossistemas possuem importantes valores patrimoniais, além de elevado valor econômico, justificando a utilização de métodos que auxiliem no inventário, conhecimento científico, educação ambiental, reconhecimento patrimonial e medidas de conservação.Palavras–chave: geodiversidade, geopatrimônio, geoconservação, geoturismo, métodos, geossistemas ferruginosos.Abstract Studies related to geodiversity, geoconservation, geotourism and geoheritage seek to understand the Earth from a holistic view, associated with Gaia theory, where the biotic and abiotic elements constitute a dynamic and integrated system. The geo prefix emerged in the 1990s for a systemic approach to global ecosystems, although abiotic diversity is the primary target. Geos (diversity, heritage, conservation and tourism) present specific techniques and methods, in this context the present work sought to introduce the qualitative and quantitative methods applied to Ferruginous Geosystems, from works developed in the Programa de Pós-Graduação em Análise e Modelagem de Sistemas Ambientais of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. The state of Minas Gerais has the most significant portion of the Ferruginous Geosystems of Brazil, these geosystems have important patrimonial values, besides high economic value, justifying the use of methods that assist in the inventory, scientific knowledge, environmental education, heritage recognition and conservation measures.Keywords: geodiversity, geoheritage, geoconservation, geotourism, methods, ferruginous geosystems.

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Determinants of green job creation: an empirical investigation

International Journal of Social Economics ◽

10.1108/ijse-01-2020-0012 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 47 (7) ◽

pp. 887-911

Author(s):

Eman Omar Rayan ◽

Adla Mohamed Ragab ◽

Ashraf Samir Anwar

Keyword(s):

Peer Review ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Local Economic Development ◽

Job Creation ◽

International Standards ◽

Primary Data ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Content Type ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

PurposeThe twenty-first century manifests two of the challenging issues about achieving Sustainable Local Economic Development (SLED) and turning to environmental sustainability through Green Job Creation (GJC). The study examines that not only are both challenges are urgent, but they are also intimately linked and will have to be addressed together. It also finds out that further factors like Managerial Effectiveness (ME) and Public Policy Effectiveness (PPE) affect GJC.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses qualitative and quantitative methods by utilizing primary data collected through designing questionnaires answered by random executives and citizens of three governorates; Cairo, Alexandria and Beni-Suef. These governorates are chosen because they represent different Egyptian geographic areas, i.e. the capital of Egypt, lower and Upper Egypt, where there are numbers of industrial zones with many heavy polluting industrial activities that exist.FindingsThe study showed that there is a lack of effectiveness and efficiency in applying common international standards in GJC’s strategies in Cairo, Alexandria and Beni-Suef. Additionally, it is highly recommended that the three governorates enhance the exploitation of their economic resources. Quantitatively, the study showed a positive and statistically-significant connection between SLED and GJC, alongside with a positive and statistically-significant connection between ME and GJC.Originality/valueThe study provides empirical evidence about the main requirements in designing an efficient framework for achieving eco-friendly local economic activities and suggesting practical solutions to obstacles that face local strategies regarding the study’s variables.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-01-2020-0012

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Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment for Onshore Windfarm Siting in Greece

Environments ◽

10.3390/environments6080094 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (8) ◽

pp. 94 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vagiona ◽

Karapanagiotidou

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Methods ◽

Wind Farm ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Ideal Condition ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽

Moderate Sensitivity ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

Tools And Techniques

The distance between theory and practice in the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) process is particularly noticeable. The development of an integrated, comprehensive and systematic approach guided by the related literature is considered to be an ideal condition for enhancing the value of SEA and increasing its effectiveness. The aim of the present paper was to develop a methodological approach of the most technical and critical stages of SEA for onshore wind farm (OWF) siting. The methodological framework included the proposal of the SEA objectives along with the indicators’ development, the identification of alternatives, the selection of a ‘most viable or sustainable’ alternative, the identification of potential impacts, their assessment, and finally, the proposal of a SEA monitoring system using both qualitative and quantitative methods, tools, and techniques. OWF siting within low and/or moderate sensitivity areas was considered as the most viable/sustainable alternative. SEA highlighted that OWF siting caused moderately to highly significant negative impacts on the thematic section of biodiversity and extremely significant positive impacts on the thematic sections of renewable energy sources, economy, and society. Although the proposed methodology was applied on SEA of OWF siting in Greece, it can be used universally to identify the impacts of OWF siting planning.

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Mixing Methodologies

10.4018/978-1-6684-3881-7.ch013 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 222-242

Author(s):

Jo Denton

Keyword(s):

Educational Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Empirical Methods ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽

Sliding Scale ◽

Cyclical Process ◽

Theoretical Standpoint

Should research in a particular field follow the traditional or favoured methodologies associated with that field, or, if it is desirable for the empirical methods of research to be mixed, can the same not be said for the theoretical standpoint of the research design? Does mixing methodologies imply that methodologies can be placed on a sliding scale to create a new methodology from combining elements of the old; or does it imply an iterative or cyclical process, using a suitable methodology for the stage in the research? This chapter explores what combining qualitative and quantitative methods actually means in terms of social and educational research and how this can assist in developing a mixed methodological approach suitable for addressing wicked problems faced in education in the rapidly evolving Anthropocene epoch. To address these issues, the chapter proposes a new term for combining methodologies: ‘omniduction,' which encompasses induction, deduction and abduction and utilises each as the research, rather than the researcher, dictates.

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STUDI PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI LOKAL TERKAIT INTERAKSI DESA-KOTA

Jurnal Perencanaan Wilayah dan Kota ◽

10.29313/jpwk.v14i1.2552 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

ASEP HARIAYANTO

Keyword(s):

Rural Communities ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Swot Analysis ◽

Local Economic Development ◽

Local Economy ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽

Initial Assumption ◽

Secondary Survey ◽

Urban And Rural Areas

Study of Local Economic Development (LED) in Banjar district is determined from the determination Spatial Plans (RTRW) Banjar district regarding domestic Airguci handicraft industry which is in East Martapura Sub-district, precisely in the Mekar Village and the Melayu Ulu Village. This study starts from the initial assumption that there is no balance in the construction planning for urban and rural areas. The purpose of this study are: first, to develop the local economy Airguci craft based on the potential problems, opportunities and threats in order to improve the economy of rural communities, both improving the relationship of mutual support (interaction) between villages and cities in an effort to reduce the inequality between regions. The research method uses a combination of approaches, methods of qualitative and quantitative methods. Source of data derived from primary and secondary survey. Data collection techniques performed through questionnaires, interviews, observation and documentation. Data were analyzed using analysis of Diamond Porter, SWOT analysis, and analysis of the gravity of the rural-urban interactions. The results showed that the implementation of LED in the Airguci centers undeveloped and still is as a sideline activity. People especially women are actively involved in this business activity. But unfortunately, see the existing condition in the Airguci centers are not supported by good infrastructure such as roads and institutions that have not been running for the establishment of a business group that Airguci craft business activities can continue to survive. So many women who have been married, moved to the outside of the village. There are still many who choose to work in the city. Factors to be driving at the same obstacle in the implementation of the LED Airguci centers include: human resources, capital, marketing and institutional. The economic impact of the implementation of the LED in the Airguci centers, namely the local communities to help increase revenue and reduction in unemployment has not yet arrived when the harvest season.

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An Analysis of the Traditional Religious Thought and its Impact on Poverty: A Case Study of the Amansie Traditional Area, Ashanti Region, Ghana

E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences ◽

10.38159/ehass.2021211 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Charles Owusu Ampofo

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Methods ◽

Cultural Practices ◽

Opinion Leaders ◽

Spiritual Needs ◽

Cultural Dimension ◽

Religious Leaders ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽

The People ◽

Traditional Area ◽

The Individual

It is important to stress that, the Akan amongst many other cultures in Africa by their beliefs and practices, emphasize the individual and the societal wellbeing. Primarily, their idea of wholeness is seen to have been focused on mostly the material and spiritual needs of the human; that is, the complete satisfaction of all members of the community. The people of Amansie West Traditional Area, therefore, view poverty as undesirable and is frowned upon by society. However, the communities should help ease the stress and trauma of the poor. Such insight conforms with an old adage, wo yƆnko da ne wo da, which could in a way be literary translated as, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” It is essential, then, to probe into the relationship that ever existed between the religio-cultural thoughts on poverty and the perceptible impact of poverty on the living conditions of the people in Amansie. The study consequently applied both qualitative and quantitative methods to extract relevant data from respondents. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to relevant persons; an interview guide was developed to facilitate the personal interviews conducted with traditional leaders, townsfolks, religious leaders, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders. The findings among others were that poverty has a religio-cultural dimension; it is a spiritual and moral misfortune. The study recommends a Religio-Cultural Renaissance as a possible avenue to resuscitate and strengthen what otherwise looks like a dearth of religio-cultural practices of the community. A collaborative effort is therefore required by religious leaders and adherents, opinion leaders and townsfolks for sensitizing the people against cultural practices that promote poverty. Keywords: Poverty, African Traditional Religion, Traditional leadership, Natural resources and Amansie West

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Priorities for Greening and the Sustainable Development of OECD Member Countries and Ukraine: a Comparative Analysis

Comparative Economic Research ◽

10.18778/1508-2008.24.03 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 45-63

Author(s):

Olena Dovgal ◽

Nataliia Goncharenko ◽

Olena Reshetnyak ◽

Georgiy Dovgal ◽

Natalia Danko

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Economic Development ◽

Comparative Analysis ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Oecd Countries ◽

Economic Research ◽

Index Method ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

The article focuses on identifying priority areas for greening and sustainable development for OECD countries and Ukraine. They aim to achieve overall progress in the interaction between the economy and the environment. Additionally, the aim is to create prerequisites for encouraging innovation and investment to find new sources of economic growth that are compatible with ecosystems that are capable of recovering from damage. It has been demonstrated that although the global goals of greening economies are relevant for all countries, they must be tailored to the regional and national specificities, as well as each country’s level of economic development. The study used general qualitative and quantitative methods of economic research, including systematic, comparative analysis, methods of logical and statistical analysis, and index method, among others. The applied theoretical and methodological approach allowed us to identify general trends in the development of environmental factors in the OECD countries and Ukraine and their impact on economic growth. Specifically, the study analyzes the current state of affairs and perspectives for greening and sustainable development based on a comprehensive assessment of the level of greening in these economies and the relationship between the internal ecological environment – assessed using the indicators of “green growth” – and their economic development. The article also justifies priorities for greening and sustainable development and suggests practical measures for their implementation. They can serve as a basis for developing a policy of effective environmental management and elaborating a national system of environmentally friendly management and administration.

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