The Uncertainty of the Organizational Environment as Cause of Unfavorable Budget Deviations in the Projects of Portuguese Construction Companies

2021 ◽  
pp. 248-273
Author(s):  
Caropul Capembute Mendes ◽  
João Veríssimo Lisboa ◽  
João Pedro Couto ◽  
José Vaz Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Time Delay ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Organizational Environment ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Methods And Techniques ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Construction companies are increasingly concerned with new strategic guidelines and ways of managing project budgets to improve their competitiveness and sustainability. Thus, with this work, the authors analyse the relationship of the uncertainty of the organizational environment with other constructs, as causes of unfavorable budgetary deviations in the projects of Portuguese construction companies. For its development, quantitative research methods and techniques were adopted. The results presented in the study show a high correlation between the five first-order constructs (internal environment, external environment, time/delay, project process/monitoring, and project financing) justified by the literature review and justify the perception regarding the uncertainty in the organizational environment and other constructs as factors that determine the causes of unfavorable budgetary deviations in construction companies' projects. It should be noted that the objectives outlined for this study were achieved by providing complementary knowledge in this area of research.

scholarly journals The Impact of ICT on Service Sector’s Productivity and Employment in the Philippines

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 288-299
Author(s):  
Pauline Alaiza Mercado ◽  
Gia Ann Granadino ◽  
Elisha Mariz Pasco ◽  
Marie Antoinette Rosete
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Labor Force Participation Rate ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Various studies have been conducted among different countries to determine the relationship of ICT on productivity and employment, but the results vary among industries and firms. This research aims to examine the impact of ICT on the service sector productivity and employment in the Philippines through quantitative research methods. Findings on the relationship between ICT and Productivity show that all the independent variables have a linear relationship on the dependent variable while the findings on the relationship of ICT and Employment, only Labor Force Participation Rate shows a nonlinear relationship to the dependent variable. The researchers ought to impart knowledge about the opportunities and threats brought by ICT, which may guide the policymakers who formulate policies regarding the advancements brought by ICT.

scholarly journals PERANAN DISIPLIN KERJA DAN KOMPENSASI DALAM MENDETERMINASI KINERJA KARYAWAN DENGAN MOTIVASI KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA PT CAHAYA PULAU PURA DI KOTA BATAM

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Mauli Siagian
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Intervening Variables

This study aims to examine the extent of work discipline, compensation in mendeterminasi employee performance with work motivation as intervening variables at PT Cahaya Pulau Pura in Batam City, using quantitative research methods with data analysis techniques with path analysis of employees as many as 160 reponden made a sample of a population of 268 employees, whose data were tested using SPSS 21 software tools. The results of the study were; Work discipline has a significant influence on work motivation with the coefficient of direct effect of work discipline on work motivation is 0,513. Compensation has no significant effect on work motivation with coefficient of direct effect of compensation on work motivation is 0,015. Work discipline has a significant effect on employee performance with coefficient of direct effect of work discipline on employee performance is 0,249. Compensation has a significant effect on employee performance with coefficient of direct effect of compensation on employee performance is 0,159. Motivation of work has a significant effect on employee performance with coefficient of direct influence of work motivation on employee performance is 0,559. Coefficient of indirect effect> direct effect (0.2867> 0.249). So that work discipline has a significant effect on employee performance through work motivation. Or it could be concluded that the motivation of work as an intervening variable in mediating the relationship of work discipline to the performance of employees. Coefficient of indirect effect> direct influence (0,1674> 0,159). So that compensation has a significant effect on employee performance through work motivation. Or it could be concluded that the motivation of work as an intervening variable in mediating the compensation relationship on employee performance.

scholarly journals Hubungan Partisipasi Masyarakat dengan Keberlanjutan Ekologi, Sosial-Budaya dan Ekonomi dalam Ekowisata Religi

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 509
Author(s):  
Mohammad Irfan Rachman ◽  
Rina Mardiana
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Religious Culture ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Cultural Sustainability ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Community-based ecotourism is a rural development through a tourism sector that not only sell natural resources but also contributes to environmental conservation and the active participation of communities as managers. The religious ecotourism of Kampung Batusuhunan is tourism that prioritizes the conservation of the environment by combining religious culture and the community's participation. The objective of this reseach is to analyze the relationship of community participation with the sustainability of ecology, socio-cultural and economic used quantitative research methods supported by qualitative data. The results of the research showed there is a strong and significant relationship between community participation with socio-cultural sustainability, while community participation with ecology and economic sustainability shows a moderate and significant correlation. Keywords : community’s empowerment, co-management, ecotourism, sustainability ABSTRAKEkowisata berbasis masyarakat merupakan pengembangan pedesaan melalui sektor pariwisata yang tidak hanya menjual sumberdaya wisata yang masih alami, namun juga berkontribusi terhadap upaya konservasi lingkungan serta peningkatan partisipasi aktif masyarakat sebagai pengelola. Ekowisata religi Kampung Batusuhunan merupakan pariwisata yang mengedepankan konservasi lingkungan dengan memadukan kebudayaan agama serta partisipasi masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan partisipasi masyarakat dengan keberlanjutan ekologi, sosial-budaya dan ekonomi masyarakat dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif yang didukung dengan data kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang kuat dan signifikan antara partisipasi masyarakat dengan keberlanjutan sosial-budaya, sedangkan partisipasi masyarakat dengan keberlanjutan ekologi dan keberlanjutan ekonomi menunjukkan hubungan yang cukup dan signifikan.Kata Kunci : ekowisata, keberlanjutan, pengelolaan, pemberdayaan masyarakat

scholarly journals The Relationship of Knowledge of The Covid and Prevention Protocol In Students of SDIT Al-Madinah To Compliance With The Covid and Prevention Protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-93
Author(s):  
Wuri Utami ◽  
Nurlaila Nurlaila ◽  
Ning Iswati
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Prevention Protocol ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The health problem that is currently in the spotlight and attention of the world is the Covid-19 disease. Covid-19 disease not only affects adults, but also affects children. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows that children and adolescents are more at risk for complications related to COVID-19. From the data collected from February to July 2020, it was found that 70% of the 121 cases of children and adolescents who died from diseases related to Covid-19 were aged 10-20 years.Purpose: This study aimed to determine the knowledge of the Covid 19 prevention protocol in SDIT Al students. Medina Against Compliance with Covid 19 prevention protocols.Methods: Quantitative research methods, correlational design, sample size 270 classes 4,5,6 at SDIT Al. Medina Kebumen. Quantitative research method, correlational design, sample size 270 grades 4,5,6 in SDIT Al. Medina Kebumen. Data analysis used statistical test with chi-square test.Results: The results showed that 131 respondents (70.8%) had good knowledge of the covid 19 prevention protocol for SDIT Al Madinah students, 168 respondents (90.8%) were obedient.Conclusion: Research analysis shows that there is a relationship between knowledge of the covid 19 prevention protocol in SDIT Al Madinah students and adherence to the covid 19 prevention protocol. (p = .000 <0.05)

The relationship between physical education and sports school students' positive thinking skill levels and their attitudes to learning: Comparison by gender and years of exercising

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 754-760
Author(s):  
Alparslan Ince ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skill ◽  
School Students ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to compare the relationship between physical education and sports high school students' positive thinking skill levels and attitudes of learning in terms of gender and years of doing sports. The study is a descriptive method, one of the quantitative research methods. The study group consisted of 280 (age: 20.98 ± 1.390) university students from School of Physical Education and Sports in Ordu university. As a result, it was concluded that the students' positive thinking skills were at a high level, and the nature of learning, anxiety, expectation, and openness to learning sub-dimensions of the attitude tolearning scale were at high levels. It was concluded that there is a statistically significant and positive relationship between the nature of learning, Expectation, and openness to learning, and positive thinking skill from sub-dimensions of the attitude to learning scale, but there is a negatively significant relationship between anxiety and positive thinking skills

Novas Considerações sobre a Fotoproteção no Brasil: Revisão de Literatura/New Considerations on the Photoprotection in Brazil: Literature Review

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-96
Author(s):  
Mayara Motta Melo ◽  
Clarissa Santos de Carvalho Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
De Se ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Harmful Effects

RESUMOA incidência do câncer de pele vem aumentando a cada ano. Sabe-se que entre outros fatores, a radiação solar é a principal responsável pelo desenvolvimento dessa patologia. A prevenção, feita através da fotoproteção, teria grande impacto nesse cenário. No entanto, as orientações sobre como se proteger dos malefícios do sol devem ser coerentes com a incidência solar da região, os hábitos da população e o fototipo da pele. Os conceitos sobre fotoproteção foram definidos por entidades européias e norte americanas e não devem ser reproduzidos para o Brasil de forma aleatória, pois a incidência solar no Brasil é muito maior, a população tem fototipos diferentes e o hábito de se expor ao sol é muito mais frequente. Portanto, faz-se necessário elaborar conceitos próprios para o Brasil e conscientizar a população sobre os perigos da radiação solar para que a incidência do câncer de pele reduza definitivamente. Essa revisão visa mostrar a relação da radiação solar no Brasil com a pele dos brasileiros e evidenciar a importância da fotoproteção para essa população. Para isso foi feito um levantamento de artigos originais, revisões de literatura, consensos brasileiros e internacionais e livros de dermatologia.Palavras-chave: Fotoproteção, Câncer de pele, Exposição solar, Radiação ultravioleta, Vitamina D. ABSTRACTThe incidence of skin cancer is increasing every year. It is known that among other factors, solar radiation is the main responsible for the development of this pathology. Prevention, made by photoprotection, would have great impact in this scenario. However, the guidelines on how to protect themselves from the sun's harmful effects should be consistent with the sunlight of the region, the habits of the population and the phototype skin. The concepts of photoprotection were defined by European and North American entities and should not be played for Brazil at random, as the solar incidence in Brazil is much higher, people have different skin types and the habit of sun exposure is much more frequent. Therefore, it is necessary to draw up own concepts for Brazil and raise awareness about the dangers of solar radiation, so that the incidence of skin cancer can be definitely reduced. This review aims to show the relationship of solar radiation in Brazil with the skin of Brazilian and to highlight the importance of sun protection for this population. With this purpose, it was  made a survey of original articles, literature reviews , Brazilian and international consensus and dermatology books.Keywords: Photoprotection, Skin cancer, Sun exposure, Ultraviolet radiation, D vitamin.

Kuwaiti Hospital Patients’ Continuance Intention to Use Telemedical Systems in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey Study Among Patients (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibtesam Almutairi
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Continuance Intention ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Patient’S Satisfaction ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND Telemedicine is a system using telecommunication technologies to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients by healthcare physicians and specialists in many developing countries such as Kuwait. Telemedicine services have proven to be successful in reporting and tracking patient records, delivering, real time monitoring, providing correct medications, and early detection of clinical decline. Covid-19 pandemic period have reinforced telemedicine system’s benefits even more in Kuwait. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to investigate factors influencing patients’ continuance intention to use telemedicine after the COVID-19 pandemic in the medical sector of Kuwait. METHODS The updated Delone and Maclean (2003) model was utilized to investigate the aforementioned factors. As such, this research applied quantitative research methods with a sample of 290 participants from patients in Dar Al Shifa Hospital, a private hospital in Kuwait which utilizes telemedical services called ‘Sehaty online’. The corresponding data was analyzed using SmartPLS. RESULTS The findings of this study revealed that the relationship of both telemedicine’s information quality and system quality with patient’s satisfaction are significant with (β = 0.377, t = 5.612, P < 0.001), (β = 0.295, t = 4.397, P < 0.001) respectively. While the relationship of service quality and patient’s satisfaction is not significant with (β = -0.056, t = 0.894, P > 0.05). patient’s satisfaction relationship with patients’ continuance intention to use telemedicine found to be significant with (β = 0.403, t = 8.732, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS It has been concluded that information quality and system quality have a positive and significant influence on patient’s satisfaction, whereas service quality has an insignificant influence on patient’s satisfaction. Also, patients’ continuance intention to use telemedicine is found to be significantly impacted by their satisfaction.

scholarly journals Development and Application of the Owner-Bird Relationship Scale (OBRS) to Assess the Relation of Humans to Their Pet Birds

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Kathrin Burmeister ◽  
Katrin Drasch ◽  
Monika Rinder ◽  
Sebastian Prechsl ◽  
Andrea Peschel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Sociological Approach ◽  
Pet Birds ◽  
Human Animal ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Only a few birds besides domestic pigeons and poultry can be described as domesticated. Therefore, keeping a pet bird can be challenging, and the human-avian relationship will have a major influence on the quality of this cohabitation. Studies that focus on characterizing the owner-bird relationship generally use adapted cat/dog scales which may not identify its specific features. Following a sociological approach, a concept of human-animal relationship was developed leading to three types of human-animal relationship (impersonal, personal, and close personal). This concept was used to develop a 21-item owner-bird-relationship scale (OBRS). This scale was applied to measure the relationship between pet bird owners (or keepers) (n = 1,444) and their birds in an online survey performed in Germany. Factor analysis revealed that the relationship between owner and bird consisted of four dimensions: the tendency of the owner to anthropomorphize the bird; the social support the bird provides for the owner; the empathy, attentiveness, and respect of the owner toward the bird; and the relationship of the bird toward the owner. More than one quarter of the German bird owners of this sample showed an impersonal, half a personal, and less than a quarter a close personal relationship to their bird. The relationship varied with the socio-demographic characteristics of the owners, such as gender, marital status, and education. This scale supports more comprehensive quantitative research into the human-bird relationship in the broad field of human-animal studies including the psychology and sociology of animals as well as animal welfare and veterinary medicine.

Еarly diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: experience with the use of class G oligoclonal immunoglobulin

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Z. A. Goncharova ◽  
Y. Y. Pogrebnova ◽  
N. M. Yarosh ◽  
S. M.M. Sehweil
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Demyelinating Disease ◽  
Mcdonald Criteria ◽  
Mri Features ◽  
Oligoclonal Igg ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The article presents the literature review and our experience in early diagnosis of multiple sclerosis based on the updated McDonald criteria of 2017. The study included 256 patients with clinic symptoms of probable idiopathic infl ammatory demyelinating disease, including rare and atypical forms of demyelination. As a result of the study the sensitivity and specifi city of the determination of oligoclonal immunoglobulin G in the population of Rostov-on-Don was described for the fi rst time, including dependence of the duration of the disease. The relationship of clinical and MRI features of the fi rst attack of the disease with the probability of determining oligoclonal IgG in the cerebrospinal fl uid is refl ected

scholarly journals Behavioral Loyalty and Attitudinal Loyalty: Malaysian’s Intention on Counterfeit Clothing and Footwear

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Ng Cheng San ◽  
Choy Johnn Yee
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Behavioral Loyalty ◽  
Attitudinal Loyalty ◽  
Marketing Intelligence ◽  
Counterfeit Products ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose: The research aim to clarify the relationship of brand loyalty: attitudinal and behavioral loyalty with the Malaysian purchase intention on pirated clothing and footwear in order to gain better understanding in developing advance countermeasure.Design/ Methodology/ Approach: A quantitative research is used to obtain the first hand information. 380 sets of personally- administrated questionnaires were distributed in Malaysia -Penang’s Batu Ferringhi Night Market. A variety of statistical analysis techniques were used.Findings: The findings suggested brand loyalty: attitudinal and behavioral have a significant relationship with the purchase intention of counterfeit products. Under the two brand loyalty concepts, the behavioral loyalty had a greater negative association with the consumer intention on counterfeit.  Practical implications: The paper provided in dept knowledge about the consumers motivation on counterfeit products and the information of marketing intelligence strategy-branding which available for the marketers and genuine manufacturers in better eradicate the counterfeit activities.Research Limitations: The paper was primarily focus on the counterfeit clothing and footwear. Although the focus and sample size is adequate and accepted but the generalizability of study may be limited and cannot consider as representative collectively for the whole of Malaysia and other pirated products. Secondly, the quantitative research used had limited the further insight of other unknown variables or factors that do not included. 

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