Research on Span of Manufacturing Task with Time-Sequence Constraint for Manufacturing Collaborative Alliances

Sequence Constraint ◽

Manufacturing Resources ◽

Production Period ◽

The Relationship ◽

Task Span ◽

Collaborative Alliances

For the manufacturing task of manufacturing collaborative alliances, the relationship between manufacturing task programming and manufacturing resources deployment is analyzed and the model for the span of manufacturing task with time sequence constraint is constructed. The problem of span programming of manufacturing task with time sequence constraint is analyzed by integrating qualitative and quantitative methods from production period for the manufacturing task. The mathematical formulations of influential factors and task span are constructed, and the optimal values of task span are obtained. By analyzing the results of quasi-quantitative study, some meaningful results that benefit to programming for collaborative manufacturing task are achieved.

Penguasaan 4 (Empat) Prasyarat Dasar Aritmatika untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Siswa Sekolah Dasar dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Matematika

JURNAL PEMBELAJARAN DAN MATEMATIKA SIGMA (JPMS) ◽

10.36987/jpms.v6i2.1856 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 72-84

Author(s):

Endro Tri Susdarwono

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Methods ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Loading Function ◽

Descriptive Approach ◽

The Relationship ◽

Math Problems ◽

Canonical Weight

The purpose of this study discusses how mastery of 4 (four) basic prerequisites of arithmetic which includes the ability to count, make Arithmetic / multiples, complement especially Nines and ten, and the concept of place values in numbers affect students' ability to solve math problems consisting of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and multiplication. The approach in this study uses a descriptive approach, the method used is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. A qualitative approach is used to describe the basic arithmetic mastery of students including numeracy, making Arithmetic / multiples numbers, complements especially nines and ten, and the concept of place values in numbers. The quantitative approach uses statistical tests with canonical correlation analysis to answer the relationship and influence between understanding of basic arithmetic mastery on the ability to solve math problems related to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. From the results of the canonical weight and canonical loading function 1, it can be concluded that there is indeed a significant relationship between the dependent variate and the independent variate or basic arithmetic mastery and the students' ability to do math problems is indeed correlated together.

The virtue values: Kindness, loyalty, and piety in the Melayu cultural context

Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat ◽

10.24854/jpu25 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 335-347

Author(s):

Dede Fitriana Anatassia ◽

Mira Noor Milla ◽

Subhan El Hafiz

Keyword(s):

Cultural Context ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Indigenous Psychology ◽

Constructive Realism ◽

The Core ◽

Relationship Context ◽

The Individual ◽

The belief in good values that live in the community have an influence on the individual’s behavior. Virtue is one of them. Virtues found to have links with the individual’s character and personality. By using the approach of constructive realism indigenous psychology, this study aims to explore the virtues in the context of Melayu culture. Data collection techniques in this study were open ended questions and multiple responses. Data were analyzed with qualitative and quantitative methods using NVivo. It was found that kindness and loyalty are the core virtues that are considered important in everyday life. In the relationship context, the behaviors target of these values is higher in the community than personal. Virtues was found to be differ according to the demands of the situation. These virtues shifted in problem solving situations, where kindness and empathy are expected to appear less than serenity and resourceful. It is clear that the virtues which embraced by the individual does not always manifest if the situation is not supportive for the emergence of these virtues.

Training, Competence, and Business Performance

E-Business Applications for Product Development and Competitive Growth ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-132-4.ch005 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 93-116

Author(s):

Dag H. Olsen ◽

Tom R. Eikebrokk

Keyword(s):

Business Performance ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Empirical Support ◽

Theoretical Development ◽

Policy Makers ◽

And Performance ◽

Lock In ◽

The Relationship ◽

Practical Implications

This article examines the relationship between training, competence and performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of e-business. Literature review combined with a triangulation of qualitative and quantitative methods were used to investigate these relationships. Data about e-business competences and performance in 339 SMEs in three European countries was combined with data about training supply from 116 providers of e-business related training. The empirical findings document a positive relationship between training, competence and performance and show that training explains variances in e-business competences and performance in terms of efficiency, complementarities, lock-in and novelty. The research has both theoretical and practical implications. It contributes to theoretical development by lending support to the idea that methodological issues are an important reason behind the lack of empirical support frequently reported in the literature. The study has practical implications for public policy makers, training suppliers and SME managers.

Coupled Relationship between Rural Livelihoods and the Environment at a Village Scale: A Case Study in the Mongolian Plateau

Land ◽

10.3390/land9020038 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 38

Author(s):

Zhilong Wu ◽

Bo Li ◽

Xuhuan Dai ◽

Ying Hou

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Methods ◽

Geographical Location ◽

Rural Livelihoods ◽

Human Environment ◽

Development Capacity ◽

Resource Endowment ◽

Tightly Coupled ◽

Social Environmental ◽

Rural livelihoods, which are basic human activities, have long interacted with the environment. In light of the complexity of the human–environment system, more interdisciplinary analyses from geographical, environmental, and social sciences are needed. Using qualitative and quantitative methods from social, environmental, and geographical sciences, this study conducted a geographical regionalization and a comparative analysis of rural livelihoods in different zones in the Loess Plateau to explore the relationship between rural livelihoods and the environment. The results indicated that rural livelihoods are tightly coupled with the environment on a village scale, showing significant geographical regularity and spatial disparity. A combination of geographical location, resource endowment, and environmental sanitation affects rural livelihoods in terms of spatial patterns, development capacity, and quality of life in the context of the public ownership system, the utilization policy of land resources, and limited technical conditions. Coupling the relationship between rural livelihoods and a given environment on a village scale tends to lead to one of four types of relationships: “homeostatic”, “intense”, “transferred”, or “optimized”. Accordingly, governments and policymakers need to consider that countryside revitalization must be locally tailored and implemented through the four aspects of “rights revitalization”, “labor revitalization”, “industrial revitalization”, and “environmental revitalization”.

A Novel Network Approach to Capture Cognition and Affect: COVID-19 Experiences in Canada and Germany

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.663627 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Jordan Mansell ◽

Lisa Reuter ◽

Carter Rhea ◽

Andrea Kiesel

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Methods ◽

Directed Graphs ◽

Software Tool ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Significant Relationships ◽

Novel Method ◽

The Given ◽

The Relationship ◽

Viral Outbreak

We tested a novel method for studying human experience (thoughts and affect). We utilized Cognitive-Affective Maps (CAMs)–an approach to visually represent thoughts and their affective connotations as networks of concepts that individuals associate with a given event. Using an innovative software tool, we recruited a comparative sample of (n = 93) Canadians and (n = 100) Germans to draw a CAM of their experience (events, thoughts, feelings) with the Covid-19 pandemic. We treated these CAM networks as a series of directed graphs and examined the extent to which their structural properties (latent and emotional) are predictive for the perceived coronavirus threat (PCT). Across multiple models, we found consistent and significant relationships between these network variables and the PCT in both the Canadian and German sample. Our results provide unique insights into individuals' thinking and perceptions of the viral outbreak. Our results also demonstrate that a network analysis of CAMs' properties is a promising method to study the relationship between human thought and affective connotation. We suggest that CAMs can bridge several gaps between qualitative and quantitative methods. Unlike when using quantitative tools (e.g., questionnaires), participants' answers are not restricted by response items as participants are free to incorporate any thoughts and feelings on the given topic. Furthermore, as compared to traditional qualitative measures, such as structured interviews, the CAM technique may better enable researchers to objectively assess and integrate the substance of a shared experience for large samples of participants.

Nominalizations: Application of Grammatical Metaphor in the News Articles of Bangladesh-China Relations

10.21203/rs.3.rs-161178/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Anisur Rahman Akanda

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Methods ◽

Functional Grammar ◽

Systemic Functional Grammar ◽

Grammatical Metaphor ◽

Metaphor Theory ◽

Grammatical Metaphor Theory ◽

The Relationship ◽

Practical Implications

Abstract This study, within the framework of Halliday’s Systemic Functional Grammar, aims to find out the types of nominalization and their functions in the news articles of Bangladesh-China relations. Bangladesh established the diplomatic relation with China on 4 October 1975. Since then the BSS has shown great interest in the relationship between the two countries. By combining the qualitative and quantitative methods, this paper includes 140 news articles from the BSS on the topic (1975-2016). Grammatical Metaphor Theory is applied to identify the specific functions of nominalization in the news articles, which are calculated by the Wordsmith Tools. The findings show that process nominalization is the top-highest frequently metaphor (40.3%), while circumstance nominalization is the second-highest metaphor (35.8%). Further, relator nominalization is the third-highest metaphor (14.2%), while quality nominalization is the fourth-highest metaphor (8.4%). The lowest nominalization is entity nominalization, which is only 1.4%. The findings also show that process nominalization can increase the level of objectivity and conciseness of Bangladesh-China relations. By contrast, quality nominalization can increase the distance between the readers and the editors. Relator and entity nominalizations are rarely used in the news articles of the BSS. Further, practical implications are drawn for the readers about the function of nominalization in the news articles, which are concise, objective, and formal. Therefore, this paper will be helpful for those, who are interested in the study of the relations between Bangladesh and China.

Behavioral Characteristics and Instructional Patterns of Selected Music Teachers

Journal of Research in Music Education ◽

10.2307/3345635 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 43 (3) ◽

pp. 182-203 ◽

Cited By ~ 45

Author(s):

Catherine Hendel

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Research ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Music Teachers ◽

Qualitative Evaluation ◽

Sequential Patterns ◽

Specific Interpretation ◽

Complementary Nature ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The purpose of this study was to (a) identify factors that contribute to effective music teaching; (b) examine the relationship of teacher-defined traits, which emerge qualitatively, to operationally defined characteristics of effective instruction resulting from quantitative research; and (c) explore the complementary nature of qualitative and quantitative methods. Nine experienced, elementary specialists from three regions of the country were observed, taped, and interviewed; student interviews and instructional documents supplemented the data. Qualitative evaluation and quantitative measures were used for analysis. Although operational definitions were modified for elementary teachers, results revealed instructional patterns that supported previous research in teacher magnitude and sequential patterns of instruction. Analysis of sequential patterns resulted in categorical expansion of complete/incomplete patterns. Qualitative evaluation revealed personal values relative to teaching. Combined analyses disclosed high-intensity behaviors and permitted more specific interpretation. Findings may be useful for teacher training and evaluation among experienced specialists.

Marriage after the transition to stroke: a systematic review

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x17000526 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (11) ◽

pp. 2241-2279 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

SHARON ANDERSON ◽

NORAH KEATING

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Stroke Survivor ◽

Future Research ◽

Stroke Survivors ◽

Relationship Closeness ◽

The Impact ◽

ABSTRACTIn health and chronic illness, satisfying marriages promote wellbeing and life satisfaction, yet stroke research has focused on either the stroke survivor as the patient or the spouse as a care-giver. Using Pope, Mays and Popay's framework for synthesising qualitative and quantitative methods, we conducted a systematic review and synthesis of 39 peer-reviewed studies to determine what happens to marital relationships after one partner has suffered a stroke. All the articles examined the impact of stroke. Three overarching themes characterise the evolution of marriage after stroke: chaos in the marriage, work to re-establish the marriage and evolution of the marriages. While both the stroke condition itself and the survivors’ need for care undermined the emotional qualities of the relationship for some couples, about two-thirds were able to retain or regain the relationship closeness. As in other chronic illnesses, the relationship closeness and a couple's ability to collaborate contributed to the survivor's recovery and to the satisfaction with life of the stroke survivor and the spouse. Our results underscore the need to consider the quality of, and the qualities of, the relationship between stroke survivors and their spouses. Future research could include a greater focus on qualitative or mixed-methods approaches to explore the interactions between stroke survivors and spouses that impact the wellbeing of both partners.

Concepts of Happiness and Well-Being

Asian Journal of Social Science ◽

10.1163/15685314-04805016 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (5-6) ◽

pp. 618-642

Author(s):

Iftikhar Ahmed Charan ◽

Shen Xin ◽

Zezhuang Wang ◽

Dewei Yao

Keyword(s):

Social Relationships ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Mainland China ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Resources ◽

Human Beings ◽

Meaning In Work ◽

The People ◽

Abstract Culture always plays an important role in creating and affecting happiness in human beings. This study examined the predictive power of cultural factors of differences in happiness and well-being. It explored how different dimensions of cultural and psychological indices differ in their effects on happiness. Growing evidence suggests that happiness is associated with success in multiple domains, such as work, education, culture, and social relationships. We used both qualitative and quantitative methods to examine the relationship between the various factors of well-being and happiness. This study investigates the relationship between happiness and well-being in cultural and psychological resources through the concept of psychological capital, education, workplace well-being, and perceived happiness. This study compares the personal and group level cultural, social, and economic aspects of the Pakistani community that resides in cities in mainland China. Moreover, the main pillars of workplace happiness were determined to be understanding goals, finding meaning in work, and establishing social relationships at both the personal and group levels. We found that happiness and well-being are strongly associated with the behaviour of the people and leadership.

Social Presence and User-Generated Content of Social Media in China

International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems ◽

10.4018/ijswis.2019070103 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 35-47

Author(s):

Rui Sun ◽

Hong Xue-Jiao

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Social Presence ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

User Generated Content ◽

User Value ◽

As a representative of the flourishing development of the internet, social media is a critical platform for user-generated content (UGC). This study investigated the relationship between social presence and UGC through qualitative and quantitative methods. Social presence and user value were divided into three dimensions to comprehensively analyze how sensory, affective, and cognitive social presence produces emotional, social, and functional user value, thereby driving the formulation of UGC. Empirical research was carried out incorporating the moderating effect of perceived risk.