scholarly journals Challenges Faced By Ward Officers in Practicing Accountability and Participation: A Case of Arusha City, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Augustin Mshanga
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Interview Guide

This study observed challenges faced by Ward Officers (WOs) in practicing accountability and participation in the wards in Arusha city. The study adopted descriptive research design and used mixed method research approach. The population involved 175 ward officers in 25 wards in Arusha city from which a sample of 70 ward officers was drawn, but only 68 (97%) of them participated. Purposive sampling and simple random technique were used to obtain respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires and interview guide. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Findings revealed that challenges faced by WOs in practicing accountability and participation in their wards includes: little turn up of citizens in political election, lack of interests to participate in decision making, misuse of resources and environmental pollution, corruption and insufficient funds. The study recommended that local government authorities should educate its people on the importance of participating on different development activities from planning to implementation, and WOs should ensure ward information are accessible by the public.

scholarly journals Project Management Volume, Velocity, Variety: A Big Data Dynamics Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fredrick Kockum ◽  
Nicholas Dacre
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Volume Velocity ◽  
Data Dynamics ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Dynamics Modelling

The era of Big Data has provided business organisations opportunities to improve their management processes. This developmental paper is adopting a mixed-method research approach where qualitative data will underpin a quantitative questionnaire. The early insights are based on an initial eleven qualitative interviews and conceptualised in the following three statements: (i) Project practitioners need to increase their data literacy; (ii) Project practitioners are not utilising the available Big Data based on the 3 Vs; Volume, Velocity and Variety; (iii) Project practitioners need to utilise the structured available data to augment the decision-making process to represent the complex environment of Big Data, the study adopts Complexity Theory as a theoretical framework. When completed, the research will demonstrate the results through System Dynamics modelling.

scholarly journals Images, Scores, Conceptions, and Perceptions: Basic Sanitation in the view of Middle School Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 47-81
Author(s):  
Mariana Mostardeiro de Aguiar ◽  
Rossano André Dal-Farra
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
State School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Basic Sanitation

This article aims to investigate the conceptions and perceptions of students from the 8th and 9th year of the middle school regarding the four scopes of basic sanitation articulated with the themes addressed in the curriculum each year. Forty-nine students from a state school in Estância Velha/RS participated with activities involving questionnaires application, photovoice and image evaluations from the perspective of Mixed Method Research. Qualitative data were from observations present in the logbook and answers to the open-ended questions of the questionnaires. The quantitative are the scores attributed by the students analysed with the tools of descriptive statistics and with the non-parametric test of Kruskal-Wallis. The results showed that the use of images and the attribution of scores articulated with qualitative data were fruitful to understand the perceptions and conceptions of the students. It was evidenced that sewage and water supply were the most frequently remembered elements regarding basic sanitation, followed by solid waste. However, drainage was not remembered as a component of basic sanitation, requiring the construction of integrative educational practices from the four scopes seeking to expand students' perceptions and conceptions about basic sanitation and its relevance in contemporaneity.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Learning of Class XII Science: A Perspectives of Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 57-66
Author(s):  
Norbu Wangdi ◽  
Sonam Chhoden ◽  
Madan Chhetri ◽  
Sangay Tenzin
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
School Administration ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Learning Science ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Teaching Pedagogies ◽  
Science Performance

The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing students’ higher secondary level science performance in one of the higher secondary schools of Bhutan. A total of 150 students were selected through purposive sampling. The sample includes both current classes XI and XII and former class XII graduates of the school. Through the use of mixed method research design, the data were collected using survey questionaries and interview in focus group. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics techniques and qualitative based on themes. The result of the study showed that the science performance of students were negatively affected by the inadequate support from school administration, lack of experienced and dedicated teachers and, poor supports from parents and relatives of the students. Thus, this study recommends school administration to take extra initiative towards improving students’ academic performance and teachers to explore different teaching pedagogies that can stimulate students’ interest towards learning science.

scholarly journals METODE PEMBELAJARAN DISKUSI DAN SOROGAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA KITAB FATH AL-QORIB

QATHRUNÂ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Aliudin Aliudin ◽  
Eneng Muslihah
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Monday Afternoon ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Implementation Technique

This study aims to determine; 1) the implementation of the discussion method at the Attoyyibiyyah Islamic Boarding School, Cikande, Serang Regency 2) the implementation of the sorogan method at the Attoyyibiyyah Cikande Islamic Boarding School, Serang Regency 3) the contribution of the discussion and sorogan methods to improve the ability to read the book of fath al-qorib. 4) Comparison of the contribution of the discussion and sorogan methods to improve the ability to read the book of Fath al-qorib. This research is a mixed method research method. Respondents were 40 students, collecting data using questionnaires and tests to determine the contribution of increasing the ability to read the book of fath al-qorib. The qualitative data analysis technique used is the data triangulation technique, while the quantitative data uses statistical analysis. The results of this study are; 1) The discussion method is carried out three times a week, namely; every Saturday night, Monday night and Wednesday night at 20.00 WIB - 22.00, the book that is studied is the book "Fath Al-qorib" Implementation technique; first, the students sit in the majlis, the students who have the task of discussing the next step forward. second, begins with prayer, then reads the material to be delivered and the murody. Third, students are welcome to ask questions, then discussed, then the ustadz explains the material and finally ends with a prayer. 2) The sorogan method is carried out every Monday afternoon, the book that is studied is the book "Fath Al-qorib" Implementation technique; firstly, it was carried out by means of the students reading back the book that was read by Ustadz. second, the teacher listens to the students' reading and explanation of the material. 3) The contribution of the discussion method is 94% and the sorogan method is 40.96% 4) The contribution comparison of the discussion method and the discussion method sorogan has a greater contribution than the sorogan method.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Scale for Measuring Sustainability Factors of Informal Microenterprises – A Qualitative and Quantitative Approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eijaz Ahmed Khan ◽  
Mohammed Quaddus
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Scale Validity ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Qualitative Phase

AbstractThe growing interest in sustainability has dominated the area of entrepreneurship research. However, the measuring of sustainability factors has been largely ignored. As a result, so far, no researchers have developed sustainability factor scales and this might lead to a question of scale validity. This paper attempts to fill this gap: the aim of this study is to develop and validate scales of sustainability factor by investigating a microenterprise from the informal sector. In its design, the study uses a mixed method research approach. In the qualitative phase, content analysis has been applied to analyse the transcribed field study interviews. This procedure explores and confirms the sustainability variables and factors. The quantitative data are analysed through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) followed by Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. Quantitative analysis then validates the variables and factors. The study then specifies scales of sustainability factors in the context of an informal microenterprise and assesses them as reflective in nature. The limitations of the study are then identified and thoughts to stimulate future investigations discussed.

scholarly journals Investigation of Proportional Reasoning Problem Solving Processes of Seventh Grade Students: A Mixed Method Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-67
Author(s):  
Mesut Öztürk ◽  
Ümit Demir ◽  
Yaşar Akkan
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Proportional Reasoning ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Qualitative Comparison ◽  
Skill Test ◽  
Reasoning Problem

This study was carried out to examine proportional reasoning problem solving processes of seventh grade students. This study was conducted with the explanatory sequential mixed method design. In this respect, firstly, quantitative data from 56 students were collected and analyzed. Then, qualitative data of the study was collected from six students selected according to their success and analyzed. The quantitative data of the study was consisted of a proportional reasoning skill test and analyzed using predictive statistics. The qualitative data of the study were collected through activity cards and the think-aloud protocol, and content analysis was applied to the collected qualitative data. The findings of the study showed that students were most successful at qualitative comparison. On the other hand, the least success was observed for quantitative comparison, and female students were found to be more successful in proportional reasoning problems.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVITIES OF WEST SUMATRA KPU RELAWAN DEMOKRASI’S PERFORMANCE IN IMPROVING VOTERS’ POLITICAL LITERACY

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
noraekaputri ◽  
Alia Azmi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Local Administration ◽  
Democratic Process ◽  
The West ◽  
The Public ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Political Literacy ◽  
Election Commission

This research aims to learn the effectivities of Relawan Demokrasi (literally democracy volunteers)—a civil group created by the General Election Commission (KPU) to improve voters’ political literacy—in West Sumatra province. KPU’s responsibility in administering the legislative, presidential, and local administration elections is crucial to maintaining the democratic process in Indonesia. This research used mixed method with sequential explanatory approach. The quantitative data were collected from voters, followed by qualitative data from the West Sumatra’s KPU and Relawan Demokrasi members. Based on the three indicators of Relawan Demokrasi’s performance—purpose, result, and outsiders’ assessment—the performance is relatively ineffective. Although Relawan Demokrasi is a positive movement to improve voters’ political literacy, it is not well prepared to train and educate the public. Therefore, it is crucial for KPU to increase the performance effectivities to improve the public’s political literacy and education.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kredibilitas Brand Ambassador Non-Celebrity Analisa Widyaningrum terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Hijabenka

Prologia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Gaby Geraldine ◽  
Diah Ayu Candraningrum
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Decision Factors ◽  
Advertising Models ◽  
Celebrity Endorser ◽  
Special Expertise ◽  
Brand Ambassadors

The concept of brand ambassadors is now widely used by companies to bring out product excellence in order to attract consumer buying interest. Some people still assume that the brand ambassador is a public figure who is a famous celebrity. However, Hijabenka chose to use non-celebrity brand ambassadors or those who did not come from the entertainment world but by seeing special expertise to represent Hijabenka products. The question of this study is to look at the influence of non-celebrity brand ambassadors on purchasing decisions for Hijabenka products. Advertising models are grouped into three namely lay endorsers (celebrity undercover advertisements), celebrity endorsers (celebrities), and expertise (experts). This research was conducted with a mixed method research approach, namely quantitative data through questionnaires distributed to members of Hijabers Mom and qualitative data namely interviews with Hijabenka brand manager, The conclusion in this study states that there is an influence between non-celebrity brand ambassadors on Widyaningrum's analysis of decisions purchase of Hijabenka products. This is aimed at the compatibility between Hijabenka brand ambassador criteria and purchasing decision factors, especially the Hijabers Mom Community community. Konsep brand ambassador sekarang ini mulai banyak digunakan oleh perusahaan untuk memunculkan keunggulan produk demi menarik minat beli konsumen. Sebagian kalangan masyarakat masih menganggap bahwa brand ambassador adalah seorang publik figur yang merupakan selebriti terkenal. Namun, Hijabenka memilih untuk menggunakan brand ambassador non-celebrity atau yang bukan berasal dari dunia hiburan tetapi dengan melihat keahlian khusus untuk mewakili produk Hijabenka. Pertanyaan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat pengaruh brand ambassador non-celebrity terhadap keputusan pembelian produk Hijabenka. Model iklan dikelompokan menjadi tiga yaitu lay endorser (bintang iklan samaran), celebrity endorser (selebritis), dan expertise (para ahli). Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan penelitian mixed method, yaitu data kuantitatif dengan melalui kuesioner yang disebar kepada anggota dari Hijabers Mom dan data kualitatif yaitu wawancara dengan brand manager Hijabenka , Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa terdapat pengaruh antara brand ambassador non-celebrity Analisa Widyaningrum terhadap keputusan pembelian produk Hijabenka. Hal ini ditujukan dengan kesesuaian antara kriteria brand ambassador Hijabenka dengan faktor keputusan pembelian khususnya komunitas Hijabers Mom Community.

scholarly journals A Mixed Method Research on Peer Assessment

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Gokhan Izgar ◽  
Ahmet Oguz Akturk
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Imperfect Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between peer assessment and instructor assessment and make a comparison with views of preservice teachers. Since qualitative and quantitative methods were used together in the study, it was grounded on the mixed method approach. The quantitative data in this study, in which 27 preservice teachers participated on a voluntary basis, were obtained from scoring rubric whereas qualitative data were obtained from a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers. Statistical analyses were conducted to analyze the quantitative data collected within the scope of the study, whereas Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between instructor assessment and peer assessment, and paired samples t test was used to determine the differences between pairwise groups. The qualitative data, on the other hand, were analyzed using the content analysis technique. As a result of the analysis, it was seen that there was a positive and significant correlation between instructor assessment and peer assessment. When the preservice teachers’ views were examined, those views rose to prominence stating that making assessments contributed to learning; they grew aware of imperfect knowledge; questioning and critical thinking improved, and fair assessment skills developed. This was interpreted to mean that preservice teachers could distinguish between adequate and inadequate work. However, when the preservice teachers’ views concerning their assessments by their peers were examined, the view attracted attention stating that friendship relations and personal problems affected assessment negatively and therefore peers gave low scores. At this point, when the mean scores were examined, it was seen that mean peer scores were higher than instructor mean scores. This was interpreted to mean that some preservice teachers did not have confidence in their peers.

scholarly journals Discovering Turkish Generation-Z in the Context of Educational Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Vehbi Aytekin Sanalan ◽  
Elif Taşlıbeyaz
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Online Discussions ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Interactive Technologies ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
New Generation

The main aim of this study was to investigate the new generation in order to identify their distinctive characteristics considering their everyday technology use during their lifespan. The secondary aim was to examine the needs of individuals in the Generation-Z in educational environments equipped with technology. A mixed-method research design was utilized. Data were collected by the New Generation Characteristics Scale (NGCS), and by an interview form. The participants of this study were 882 university students. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential techniques, and the qualitative data using content analysis. As a result, participants’ internet and social media use frequency was found to be related with their NGCS scores. Internet use from childhood was also found to be an important characteristic for Generation-Z. On the other hand, socio economical statuses were not effective in identifying Generation-Z members. In addition, it was seen that interactive technological applications should be included in the courses in which students can work in collaboration. The students preferred interactive technologies and applications, supporting multitasking features of Generation-Z. In addition, the students wanted to see the availability of more flexible environments, such as online discussions and access to materials outside the classroom. In this study, Generation-Z was more open to cooperation, and they had higher communication skills, which is consistent with previous research.

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