scholarly journals Trustworthiness in Sampling Selection: Remedies Against Introspective Chaos

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cécile Gabarre ◽  
Serge Gabarre
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Research Management ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Theoretical Sampling ◽  
Psychological Harm ◽  
Research Students ◽  
Thesis Writing ◽  
Constant Comparative Analysis ◽  
Masters Students

The ethical dimension pertaining to protecting participants from psychological harm due to the in-depth nature of the inquiry and to the intimacy resulting from prolonged engagement is well-documented. This is laudable, but very few studies focused on guiding the researchers against chaotic emotions arising from introspectively questioning their beliefs and motivations and inspiring their judgments underlying their decisions. In our involvement with masters’ students’ thesis writing and research management training, supervision, and examination, we became aware of recurring cases of novice researchers silently disappearing from the program, eventually reappearing, continuously struggling with their thesis. Investigating this process, we identified the difficulty of becoming trustworthy researcher-instruments as the central issue leading to students disconnecting from their research. Students would disclose their anxiety of being accused of bias when defending their purposeful sampling. Therefore, we decided to equip them pre-emptively, helping them build their researchers’ expertise and confidence. Firstly, we disclosed our vulnerability from the perspective of the researchers’ awareness. Secondly, we exposed an intricate sampling case in terms of methodical considerations. Lastly, we provided a step-by-step demonstration of the initial, purposeful, and theoretical sampling selection process, illustrating the constant comparative analysis method, peer discussions and member reflections as safeguarding procedures towards trustworthiness.

Critical types of knowledge loss in military organisations

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukesh Kumar Singh ◽  
Vikas Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Practical Implication ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Knowledge Loss ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Coding ◽  
Types Of Knowledge ◽  
Critical Knowledge ◽  
Km Strategy ◽  
Theoretical Sampling ◽  
Constant Comparative Analysis

Purpose Premature departure of highly skilled and experienced soldiers is detrimental to the excellence of a military organisation. The organisation can achieve knowledge superiority over adversaries, only if it acknowledges the organisation’s critical knowledge and undertakes necessary steps to preserve it. The purpose of this paper is to find out the critical types of knowledge loss in military organisations when a soldier departs. Design/methodology/approach This study uses grounded theory methodology with purposive/theoretical sampling of experts from the Indian Air Force, coding and constant comparative analysis to construct different knowledge categories. ATLAS.ti 8 was used for data coding and analysis. Findings This paper identifies eight types of knowledge categories in a military organisation and specifies the criticality of each category. Research limitation/implication This study has been piloted on a single organisation with a limited number of samples. However, the results can be used in future research on exploring generalisation. This study is unique in providing useful insights into the types of critical knowledge loss in a military organisation. Research infuses theoretical rigour to the knowledge management (KM) literature and provides impetus to study various aspects of KM in a military organisation. Practical implication This study provides the first set of guidelines for the leaders in military organisations to develop a KM strategy for knowledge loss. Research lists specific and actionable areas of knowledge for the commanders to act with considerable savings to exchequer, time and effort. The result could be reasonably generalised for other military setups in the world. Originality/value This paper is highly innovative and would significantly contribute to the under-explored area of KM in military organisations and the KM literature.

scholarly journals The Positive Effects of Parents’ Mental Illness on Their Children: A Qualitative Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-453
Author(s):  
Reza Zeighami ◽  
Fatemeh Oskouie ◽  
Soodabeh Joolaee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Theoretical Sampling ◽  
Constant Comparative Analysis ◽  
Sampling Approach ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Objective: The main objective of this research is to explore the positive consequences of parents’ mental illness on their children. Material & methods: This study was a part of a more comprehensive study performed based on grounded theory. In this work semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants selected by purposeful and theoretical sampling approach. Data were analyzed using constant comparative analysis suggested by Straus and Corbin (1988) method. Results: Despite negative effects of the illness, the children have been perceived positive effects from their parents’ illness. These findings categorized in two category of "independence" and "considering the others needs". Conclusion: Application of these findings in care plan of patients and families, particularly their children, can offer more efficient coping with mental illness. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.12989 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.13(4) 2014 p.449-453

How and why medically-trained managers undertake postgraduate management training

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erwin Loh
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Management Competencies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Chief Executives ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Management Positions ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the research question using qualitative research methods: how and why medically trained managers choose to undertake postgraduate management training? Design/methodology/approach – This research used two qualitative methods to gather data. Both methods used purposeful sampling to select interviewees with appropriate management expertise, qualifications and experience. The first stage utilised convergent interviews and was exploratory. The five interviewees were managers and academics. The second stage used case research methodology and was confirmatory. The fifteen interviewees were medically qualified chief executives and chief medical officers. In total, 20 in-depth interviews were carried. Rigorous content analysis of data collected showed emergent themes. Findings – The first theme that emerged was that doctors move into management positions without first undertaking training. The second theme was that doctors undertake such training in the form of a masters-level degree and/or a specialist fellowship. The third theme was that effective postgraduate management training for doctors requires a combination of theory and practice. The fourth theme was that clinical experience alone does not lead to required management competencies. The fifth theme was that doctors choose to undertake training to gain credibility. Research limitations/implications – This research was exploratory and descriptive in nature and limited to analytical rather than statistical generalisation. Originality/value – This research has provided insights into the importance of understanding how and why doctors undertake postgraduate management training, and may assist policy makers and training providers in the development of such training for doctors.

scholarly journals Thesis Supervision Mobile System for Enhancing ‎Student-supervisor Communication

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (06) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Mashael Almeatani ◽  
Haya Alotaibi ◽  
Eman Alasmari ◽  
Maram Meccawy ◽  
Banan Alghamdi
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Mobile System ◽  
Supervision System ◽  
Concept Model ◽  
Completion Process ◽  
Thesis Writing ◽  
Masters Students

This paper investigates the problems facing masters’ students with their thesis writing phases and completion. This research seeks to provide a smart solution that is beneficial, both to the advisor and student(s). Survey and interviews were conducted among masters’ students to determine the challenges facing masters students in the course of their thesis writing phases and completion process. Based on the results of the survey and interviews, a concept model for thesis supervision system (TSS) was developed Providing an automated supervision system  might encourage  students and ‎advisors to communicate in an efficient way resulting in more quality of thesis outcomes and ‎reducing the delay in thesis process. Moreover, the user interface mimics the TSS process in an interactive way that illustrates how the application would be depicted when designed.

scholarly journals Student Evaluation of Interprofessional Experiences Between Medical and Graduate Biomedical Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Corri B. Levine ◽  
Maria Ansar ◽  
Andrea Dimet ◽  
Austin Miller ◽  
Joon Moon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Translational Research ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Student Evaluation ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Research Setting ◽  
Student Training ◽  
Constant Comparative Analysis ◽  
Conflict Management Training

Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) has fostered increased collaboration and appreciation for different disciplines among health professionals but has yet to be established in a translational research setting. Interprofessional experiences (IPEx) implemented early in student training could increase translational research productivity.Methods and findings: Ten students involved in an IPE curriculum wrote autoethnographic accounts that were coded and emergent themes were grouped through constant comparative analysis. IPE led to improvements in communication, trust, appreciation, and an increased desire to seek IPE in future careers. Challenges included administrative barriers and interpersonal conflicts.Conclusions: Participants found IPE beneficial to their careers and developed a respect for each other’s discipline. To implement IPE, institutions should consider possible administrative challenges and inclusion of conflict management training.

Exploring the process of health in mothers of children with cerebral palsy: Changing “clinical reasoning”

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110206
Author(s):  
Leila Dehghan ◽  
Hamid Dalvand ◽  
Mohammad Reza Hadian Rasanani ◽  
Greg Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Children With Disability ◽  
Theoretical Sampling ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Constant Comparative Analysis ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Family Centered

Introduction The issue of the health status of mothers of children with disability is one that is beginning to be addressed more fully. This study aimed to explore the process of health in mothers during caregiving of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method A qualitative research method with a grounded theory approach was used, including purposive and theoretical sampling. A constant comparative analysis method was adopted, and data were gathered from 15 mothers with CP children through interviews. Results The results were grouped into six main categories: Self-neglecting of their health, facing challenges in caring their children, physical and psychosocial damages, perceiving threat of health problems from concern to action, trying to regain their health, and caring in a complex context. “Facing challenges in caring” was extracted as a core concept. Conclusion Results showed an urgent need to establish family-centered services in clinical settings and change the “way of thinking” of the health provider system.

scholarly journals A LIGA DE NEUROCIÊNCIAS: A COMPLEMENTAÇÃO ACADÊMICA NOS ESTUDOS NEUROLÓGICOS COM BASE EM AÇÕES DE ENSINO, PESQUISA E EXTENSÃO

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Carlos Henrique Ferreira Camargo ◽  
João Remí Freitas Júnior ◽  
Karine Cim Assenço ◽  
Eduardo Antunes Martins ◽  
Marcelo Rezende Young-Blood
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Clinical Neurology ◽  
Cerebrovascular Accidents ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Education Community ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Institutional Relations ◽  
Research Students ◽  
The University

A Liga Acadêmica de Neurociências é um projeto extensionista composto por um grupo de estudantes, coordenado por professores da UEPG – Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, dedicados a se aprofundarem nas ciências neurológicas, ampliarem o conhecimento nas principais doenças da área das neurociências e atenderem as demandas da população sobre o tema. Os membros são designados por meio de um processo seletivo que ocorre anualmente. A liga abrange as três modalidades clássicas de aprendizado: Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão. Na área de Ensino, há reuniões semanais sobre um assunto preestabelecido nas áreas de neurologia clínica, psiquiatria e neurocirurgia. Na Pesquisa, os alunos que apresentam interesse realizam projeto em iniciação científica sob a coordenação dos professores responsáveis pela liga. Por fim, na Extensão, os acadêmicos acompanham atendimentos nos ambulatórios de Neurologia do HURCG – Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais – e praticam atividades direcionadas para a população, como palestras sobre AVC (Acidente Vascular Cerebral). A cada ano, novas ideias têm sido implantadas para enriquecer o conhecimento dos acadêmicos. Palavras-chave: Instituições Acadêmicas, Neurociências, Educação Superior, Educação de Graduação em Medicina, Relações Comunidade-Instituição. The Neuroscience League: the academic complementation at neurological studies based on actions of education, research and extension Abstract: The Neuroscience Academic League is a university extension project composed of students supervised by professors from UEPG (Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil). This group is dedicated to delving into neurosciences, expanding their knowledge in the fields of major neuroscience-related diseases, as well as meeting the demands of the population on the subject. The members of the project are appointed through a selection process which takes place annually. The league covers the three classical learning methods: Teaching, Research and Extension. In the teaching, there are weekly meetings on predetermined subject fields of clinical neurology, psychiatry and neurosurgery. In the research, students who show interest can take part in undergraduate projects under the supervision of the professors in charge of the league. And finally, in the university extension the students can provide assistance in the Neurology ambulatories at HURCG (Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais) and develop other activities such as lectures to the general public on the topic of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA). Every year, new ideas have been implemented to enrich the knowledge of the participants involved. Keywords: Academic Institutions, Neurosciences, Higher Education, Undergraduate Medical Education, Community-Institutional Relations. La Liga de Neurociencia: los estudios de complementación académica en neurologia basados en acciones de docencia, investigación y extensión Resumen: La Liga Académica de Neurociencias es un proyecto de extensión que comprende un grupo de alumnos, coordinados por profesores de la UEPG - Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brasil, dedicado a profundizar en las neurociencias, ampliar los conocimientos en el área de las enfermedades principales relacionadas con las neurociencias y satisfacer las demandas de la población sobre el tema. Los miembros son nombrados a través de un proceso de selección que se lleva a cabo anualmente. La liga cubre los tres métodos clásicos de aprendizaje: Enseñanza, Investigación y Extensión. En la Enseñanza, hay reuniones semanales en áreas predeterminadas de clínica de neurología, psiquiatría y neurocirugía. En la Investigación, los estudiantes que tienen interés realizan proyectos de investigación, bajo la supervisión de los profesores de la liga. Por último, en la extensión, académicos acompañan asistencias en las consultas externas de Neurología en HURCG - Hospital de Campos Gerais de la Universidade Regional - y participan en actividades dirigidas a la población como conferencias sobre accidentes cerebrovasculares. Cada año, nuevas ideas se han aplicado para enriquecer el conocimiento de los académicos. Palabras-clave: Instituciones Académicas, Neurociencias, Educación Superior, Educación Médica de Pregrado, Relaciones comunitario-institucionales.

scholarly journals Sampling in Qualitative Research: Insights from an Overview of the Methods Literature

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Gentles ◽  
Cathy Charles ◽  
Jenny Ploeg ◽  
K. Ann McKibbon
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Research Traditions ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Textual Data ◽  
Theoretical Sampling

The methods literature regarding sampling in qualitative research is characterized by important inconsistencies and ambiguities, which can be problematic for students and researchers seeking a clear and coherent understanding. In this article we present insights about sampling in qualitative research derived from a systematic methods overview we conducted of the literature from three research traditions: grounded theory, phenomenology, and case study. We identified and selected influential methods literature from each tradition using a purposeful and transparent procedure, abstracted textual data using structured abstraction forms, and used a multistep approach for deriving conclusions from the data. We organize the findings from this review into eight topic sections corresponding to the major domains of sampling identified in the review process: definitions of sampling, usage of the term sampling strategy, purposeful sampling, theoretical sampling, sampling units, saturation, sample size, and the timing of sampling decisions. Within each section we summarize how the topic is characterized in the corresponding literature, present our comparative analysis of important differences among research traditions, and offer analytic comments on the findings for that topic. We identify several specific issues with the available guidance on certain topics, representing opportunities for future methods authors to improve our collective understanding.

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