scholarly journals Problem and Challenges Faced by Students, Parents, and Teachers in Google Classes & Television Lessons

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-97
Author(s):  
Tshewang Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Heavy Load ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Television Lesson ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
And Training

The qualitative study was carried out under Thimphu Thromde, Bhutan, to assess the use of Google class and Television lessons during the emergence of COVID-19 in the 2020 academic year. The study used Google class & Television lesson observations to gain the first-hand experience and face-to-face interviews with students, parents, and teachers to get in-depth views. The Google class and television lesson observation and interview data were analyzed using emerging themes. The findings revealed that Google class and Television lessons played an essential role in making up lessons lost during schools' closure. However, the study further revealed some pertinent issues related to the Google class and Television lessons, including students resorting to copying assignments and homework directly from friends or copying directly from textbooks and the internet. Students were overburden by the heavy load of assignments assigned by different subject teachers, among many others. More preparedness and training for teachers in ICT based pedagogy was required. The study might draw policy attention to consider the problem and challenges before implementing Google class and Television lessons shortly to avoid pitfalls. The study was limited to the Thimphu Thromde, Bhutan, using a small sample size of students, parents, and teachers. A future mixed-method research approach uses surveys with students, parents, and teachers; focus group discussions with students, parents, and teachers; and policymakers' interviews are recommended.

Individuals' waste separation practice in a relationship with social bonds: a case study of Hanoi, Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Kim Nhung Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Social Bonds ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sociological Approach ◽  
Waste Separation

PurposeThe paper aims to ascertain whether residents in Nguyen Du ward still sort their waste at source following the end of the 3R project that ended in 2009. Additionally, this paper aims to explore the relationship between waste separation practices and social bonds.Design/methodology/approachThe Travis Hirschi theory of social control was applied, together with the mixed method research design which included a structured questionnaire survey. Twelve semi-structured interviews were also conducted with residents and the data processed by SPSS software, using Chi-Square test, Independent-Samples t-test and Pearson's correlation analysis.FindingsA proportion of respondents has continued practicing waste separation since the 3R project ended. The study also indicated that the greater the involvement in family and neighborhood activities the more the participants were likely to practice waste separation.Research limitations/implicationsThe small sample size limits the extent to which the most influential factors can be determined and therefore the degree to which the findings can be generalized.Practical implicationsThe study includes implications for rerunning the waste separation programs for households as together with community campaigns to improve individuals' attachment and commitment and thus their participation in pro-environmental behaviors.Originality/valueTo the author’s knowledge, this is the first study to take a sociological approach to investigate factors affecting household waste separation, which has attracted little attention in previous studies. Useful information is also provided to local authorities for a policy-making process to implement effective domestic waste policies.

scholarly journals Internship and Private Fellowship: Why is it Difficult for Companies to Find Suitable Candidates?

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-187
Author(s):  
Bogdan Rusu
Keyword(s):  
Role Models ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
A Company

AbstractThis exploratory study aims to identify the factors that prevent companies to find suitable candidates for private fellowships and internships: what students believe to be the causes, how would they explain these and which stakeholders should be involved to eliminate them. Data collection based on a sample of 18 engineering students that attended a company presentation inviting applications for private fellowship and student practice. Opinions were expressed in writing prior to structured interviews and group discussions. Limitations to this study are the relatively small sample size (n =18) and reliance on self-report measures. Information related causes were perceived by the students to lead their decisions, followed by lack of self-confidence of successful application for the grant. Respondents were classified in „Doers”, „Wishers “and „Lagers”. Universities must reinvent themselves in order to provide students with better knowledge and confidence on the job market, measured through a larger number of doers, which could become role models for wishers. Such process may generate a “critical mass” or tipping point in the transformation of a significant number of “wishers and lagers”. Whilst some of the students’ opinions are subjective, cooperation between universities and companies must continue to improve in order to enhance learning and better prepare students for their future careers.

Posting photos of luxury cuisine online: an exploratory study

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 454-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glyn Atwal ◽  
Douglas Bryson ◽  
Valériane Tavilla
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Diary Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the motives for posting or sharing food photos using social media, focussed within the context of fine dining (FD) restaurants. Design/methodology/approach Ethnographic fieldwork was conducted in France by combining analysis of qualitative diary research and transcripts of focus group discussions. Findings The motivation to take food images can be broadly categorised according to experiential (hedonism, altruism and passion collecting) and symbolic (social status, uniqueness, self-esteem and self-presentation) benefits. Research limitations/implications This research is limited by its relatively small sample size and the inability to consider the direct influences of demographic variables and attitudes to FD and social media. Moreover, the cultural context of the study needs to be considered as the study took place in France. Practical implications User-generated images are increasingly an integral aspect of the holistic dining experience. Luxury restaurants need to leverage the opportunities of user-generated content. The FD experience needs to be visually captured and expressed. This can include both tangible and intangible attributes. Originality/value Although the literature has provided a comprehensive overview of social media behaviour, the efficacy of a gastronomic perspective is limited. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to investigate consumer-generated postings of images of food within the luxury restaurant classification.

The comparative state of entrepreneurial intent in Cameroon

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dave Valliere
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Scale Free ◽  
Stable Factor ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intent ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Two Populations

Purpose – This paper aims to report on the level of entrepreneurial intent (EI) in southwestern Cameroon, by developing and using a novel scale that avoids the problems of construct confounds that exist with most EI scales currently in the literature. This scale is also used to measure EI in Canada, as a comparative example of the Western countries typical of previous EI research, to demonstrate the stability of the scale across different cultures. Design/methodology/approach – Data are collected by survey of random participants in Jamaica and Canada. Factor analysis is used to refine the choice of scale elements from this survey. Nested structural equation modelling is then used to confirm the construct validity and to demonstrate construct stability across the two populations. The population scores are then compared by t-test. Findings – A novel ten-item scale is developed and is shown to have a stable factor structure across the two populations. Using this measure, it can be newly seen that, contrary to the expectations for low entrepreneurial prevalence and intention expressed in the literature, there is actually no significant EI deficit in Cameroon. Research limitations/implications – Previous measures of EI in the literature have been seriously confounded by adjacent constructs in the same nomological net, such as beliefs, attitudes and expectations for future behaviours. The research approach taken here demonstrates how these confounds may have led to erroneous conclusions about EI in Cameroon and potentially in other countries. The major limitation of this study is the small sample size, which should be reinforced by replication or extension in future studies. Originality/value – The development of a scale free of construct confounds represents an important step in the refinement of accurate measurement of this foundational construct in entrepreneurship research. This is underscored by the finding that EI in Cameroon may have been misreported in early research due to confounded measurement.

scholarly journals Meta-Analysis and Forest Plots for Sustainability of Heavy Load Carrier Equipment Used in the Industrial Mining Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8672
Author(s):  
Somnath Chattopadhyaya ◽  
Brajeshkumar Kishorilal Dinkar ◽  
Alok Kumar Mukhopadhyay ◽  
Shubham Sharma ◽  
José Machado
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Forest Plot ◽  
Large Sample Size ◽  
Heavy Load ◽  
Combining Data ◽  
Load Carrier

It is a common recommendation not to attempt a reliability analysis with a small sample size. However, this is feasible after considering certain statistical methods. One such method is meta-analysis, which can be considered to assess the effectiveness of a small sample size by combining data from different studies. The method explores the presence of heterogeneity and the robustness of the fresh large sample size using sensitivity analysis. The present study describes the approach in the reliability estimation of diesel engines and the components of industrial heavy load carrier equipment used in mines for transporting ore. A meta-analysis is carried out on field-based small-sample data for the reliability of different subsystems of the engine. The level of heterogeneity is calculated for each subsystem, which is further verified by constructing a forest plot. The level of heterogeneity was 0 for four subsystems and 2.23% for the air supply subsystem, which is very low. The result of the forest plot shows that all the plotted points mostly lie either on the center line (line of no effect) or very close to it, for all five subsystems. Hence, it was found that the grouping of an extremely small number of failure data is possible. By using this grouped TBF data, reliability analysis could be very easily carried out.

scholarly journals Views of stakeholders on the application of procurement practices for the betterment of the commuter bus industry, Gauteng

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thobeka K.T. Ngcamphalala
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Bus Services

Background: In South Africa (SA), procurement is seen as a strategic tool for socio-economic development, and is guided by the Supply Chain Management Policy Framework developed in 2003. The commuter bus sector is complex and its operations are not in line with the recommended regulations. Procurement in the sector is marred by many challenges, such as the fact that no new contracts have been concluded since 2001.Objectives: This article investigates the perceptions of key stakeholders on the application of the procurement practices within the commuter bus industry in Gauteng to improve the industry’s performance.Method: This article is descriptive and exploratory in nature and employed a mixed-method research approach. The data were collected from a sample of 18 respondents who are key stakeholders directly involved in the procurement of subsidised commuter bus services in Gauteng by means of a face-to-face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: The findings of the article revealed that there are three procurement practices employed within the commuter bus industry, namely, interim, negotiated and tender contracts and all these are long overdue.Conclusion: The findings of the article recommend that the key stakeholders need to select the most suitable procurement practice(s) to be employed within the industry and it highlights the challenges stemming from the lack of proper implementation of the guiding policies.

scholarly journals Profile of Cooperation Ability in Fourth Grade Students in Learning Entrepreneurship at Brecong 2 State Elementary School

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Rizki Kurnianto ◽  
Siti Fatimah
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Academic Year

<p><em>The purpose of this study is to describe the profile of students' cooperative skills in entrepreneurial learning. This research approach is a qualitative approach and type of descriptive research. The subjects of this study were the fourth grade students of Brecong State Elementary School 2 Academic Year 2019/2020. The object of this study is the ability of students to collaborate in learning entrepreneurship. Data analysis was performed using descriptive techniques and existing data in the form of qualitative data from the observation sheets and student questionnaires, which were then described. The results showed that overall the ability of students to collaborate in learning entrepreneurship with "good" criteria with a percentage of 82.75% using the group discussion method. This can be seen from observations that show that students are able to participate in groups, interact face-to-face with their groups, accept responsibility, conduct deliberations, and help each other group members.</em></p>

scholarly journals Determinants of livelihood choices and artisanal entrepreneurship in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 674-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Agu Igwe ◽  
Nnamdi O. Madichie ◽  
Robert Newbery
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Econometric Methods ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
Gender Specific

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide fresh insights into rural artisanal activities in a developing world context. It highlights key determinants of the decision to engage in an artisanal business and the challenges that impact upon the growth of these activities. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a mix-method research approach to explore a rural setting where most respondents (81 per cent) combine farm and non-farm livelihood activities. Quantitatively, a multi-nominal regression is used to examine the determinants of diversified artisanal livelihoods. It modelled the differences between farming livelihoods that have not diversified, compared to those also involved in the artisanal activity or wage employment and the intensity of participation. Findings The findings show that nearly half of artisanal businesses (45.4 per cent) comprise only the owners and no employee, while 54.6 per cent employ one to three workers. Also, some artisanal ventures were more gender-specific than the gender-neutral activities. Other observations were in age (most artisans were under the age of 46 years) and vocational training (most were self-trained followed by a third receiving training only in specific areas such as technical works, building and construction and general trading apprenticeships). Research limitations/implications The study is based on a relatively small sample size of 306 business owners, which makes it difficult to generalise despite the persuasiveness of the observations made. Practical implications First, the use of econometric methods enabled the development of valid data sets (and various descriptive statistical and logit regression) to analyse determinants of the decision to engage in artisanal work, and the intensity of participation. Second, the ambiguity in categorising artisanal activities is unravelled. The study characterises the local artisanal sector and examines the intensity of participation. Without these, targeted support would remain elusive for practical and policy interventions. Originality/value Artisanal activities constitute a high proportion of small businesses in the study area – with more than half (54.2 per cent) of respondents being classified as artisans, yet it is an overlooked area of entrepreneurship. Highlighted here are both types of activities and challenges regarding better conceptualising the understanding of artisans and regarding this mostly unarticulated base of practice.

Evaluation of Practice-integrated Dual Study Models in Bulgaria and Romania and Implications for Cross-border European Cooperation between Universities and Business

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Evgenia Mahler ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Staff ◽  
Data Interpretation ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Inductive Research ◽  
Pilot Implementation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training ◽  
Country Specific

The paper addresses the country-specific pilot implementation of dual higher education programmes from the engineering domain in Bulgaria and Romania. The paper presents a summary of the findings from the evaluation of the pilot programmes. The data evaluated has been collected in each country by the means of a peer review in the implementing institutions with the participation of the three main stakeholder groups involved - students, academic staff and industrial mentors. Qualitative data collection tools and interpretative data evaluation methods have been applied in this research. The set of methods include table-based group exercises with each stakeholder group combining open-ended questions, semi-structured group discussions and observation. Inductive research approach has been applied in the evaluation of the collected data. Finally, the data interpretation serves to discuss the impact of the piloted dual education model in both countries and provides an outlook with regard to the cooperation in education and training at European level.

Implementation of a Participant-Centered Weight Management Program for Older Nurses: A Feasibility Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun-Shim Nahm ◽  
Joan Warren ◽  
Erika Friedmann ◽  
Jeanine Brown ◽  
Debbie Rouse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Weight Management Program ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Post Menopausal

American nurses (3.06 million) are at high risk for being overweight, as the majority are post-menopausal women (93.3% female; mean age 47). Studies have indicated that more than half of all nurses are either overweight or obese. This fact is of concern because nurses often lead major health promotion efforts. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of a novel participant-centered weight management program (PCWM) among nurses. The participant-centered (P-C) theoretical framework used originated from the field of usability engineering (i.e., user-centered design). Study methods included a single group pre-test/post-test design (baseline, eight weeks, three months) and an intervention consisting of face-to-face education sessions, technology-augmented exercise programs, and an eHealth portal. The results demonstrated a significant decrease in body weight, increased fruit and vegetable consumption, and increased exercise at eight weeks. In our discussion of this study, we note that although the intervention effects decreased at three months, these results are promising, considering that the intervention used was not regimented and relied only on nurses’ activation of their planned health behaviors. The major limitation of the study was the small sample size recruited from one large community hospital. Further research is needed to improve the sustainability of the program.

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