scholarly journals Assessing the Change and Continuity in the Social Organization and Practices among the Kore of Southwestern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 03 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eshettu Tesfaye Retta ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Organization ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Southwestern Ethiopia ◽  
The Social ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
The Way

This study was aimed at assessing the change and continuity in the social organization in Ethiopia taking an example of Kore society, among the Amaro of southwestern Ethiopia. Qualitative research methodology was applied to describe the issue under consideration. The researcher tried to define social organization features and several of its associated components and their linkages. The study examines the way conquest and modernization deteriorated the social organization of the indigenous communities of Kore. It also tries to see the role of other factors like the missionary activities and the adherence of socialism by Ethiopian state as contributors.

scholarly journals How Does Sustainability Affect Consumer Choices in the Fashion Industry?

Resources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Leandro Pereira ◽  
Rita Carvalho ◽  
Álvaro Dias ◽  
Renato Costa ◽  
Nelson António
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
The World ◽  
Consumer Perspectives ◽  
Immense Potential ◽  
General Perspective

The fashion industry being one of the most polluting industries in the world means that it is an industry with an immense potential for change. Consumers are central and are closely intertwined with how companies act. This research reflects consumer perspectives and practices towards the topic of sustainability implemented in the fashion industry. The relevance of sustainability in the fashion industry and the key role of consumers in its implementation are undeniable and confirmed by consumers in a representation of general awareness and concern, despite not always being translated into actual practices. A qualitative research methodology, followed by a set of interviews conducted with consumers, revealed that the great majority are implementing a variety of practices when making their buying choices towards fashion items. Barriers such as lack of education, information, knowledge and transparency were identified, and this aspect was shared by consumers as a reason why they are not motivated to make more conscious decisions. Companies should educate consumers from a general perspective and focus on the group of consumers that are not implementing sustainability in the fashion industry in their buying choices, as they represent the potential for the future.

scholarly journals Computer Aided Phenomenography: The Role of Leximancer Computer Software in Phenomenographic Investigation

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sorrek Penn-Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Manual Operation ◽  
Investigative Tool ◽  
Manual Sorting ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Syntactic Properties

The qualitative research methodology of phenomenography has traditionally required a manual sorting and analysis of interview data. In this paper I explore a potential means of streamlining this procedure by considering a computer aided process not previously reported upon. Two methods of lexicological analysis, manual and automatic, were examined from a phenomenographical perspective and compared. It was found that the computer aided process - Leximancer - was a valid investigative tool for use in phenomenography. Using Leximancer was more efficacious than manual operation; the researcher was able to deal with large amounts of data without bias, identify a broader span of syntactic properties, increase reliability, and facilitate reproducibility. The introduction of a computer aided methodology might also encourage other qualitative researchers to engage with phenomenography.

Guest editorial: a new dawn for qualitative service research

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Witell ◽  
Maria Holmlund ◽  
Anders Gustafsson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Service Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Purpose The purpose of this study is to highlight the role of qualitative research in service research. This study discusses what qualitative research is, what role it has in service research and what interest, rigor, relevance and richness mean for qualitative service research. Design/methodology/approach This study examines the most common qualitative research methods and discusses interest, rigor, relevance and richness as key characteristics of qualitative research. The manuscripts in the special issue are introduced and categorized based on their contributions to service research. Findings The findings suggest that the amount of research using qualitative research methods has remained stable over the last 30 years. An increased focus on transparency and traceability is important for improving the perceived rigor of qualitative service research. Originality/value This special issue is the first issue that is explicitly devoted to the qualitative research methodology in service research. In particular, the issue seeks to contribute to a better use and application of qualitative research methodology.

scholarly journals The implications for qualitative research methodology of the struggle between the individualised subject of phenomenology and the emergent multiplicities of the poststructuralist subject: the problem of agency

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bronwyn Davies
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Academic Work ◽  
Reggio Emilia ◽  
The Social ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Poststructuralist Theory ◽  
The Subject

This paper re-visits the problem of how we re-conceptualize human subjects within poststructuralist research. The turn to poststructuralist theory to inform research in the social sciences is complicated by the difficulty in thinking through what it means to put the subject under erasure. Drawing on a study in a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool in Sweden, and a study of neoliberalism's impact on academic work, this paper opens up thought about poststructuralism's subject. It argues that agency is the province of that subject. 

scholarly journals Kepercayaan Masyarakat terhadap Kinerja Hakim Mahkamah Konstitusi dalam Rangka Penegakan Konstitusi di Indonesia

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Arif Sharon Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Social Trust ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Constitutional Court ◽  
Court Judge ◽  
The Social ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
The Law ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap kinerja hakim konstitusi berdasarkan putusan yang saling bertentangan tersebut. Digunakan pendekatan yuridis sosiologis. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriftif-kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan observasi serta studi pustaka. Untuk memeriksa objektifitas dan keabsahan data dilakukan dengan teknik triangulasi data. Hasil penelitian menemukan kepercayaan masyarakat masih tinggi terhadap kinerja hakim konstitusi. Namun, putusan bertentangan yang dikeluarkan oleh Mahkamah Konstitusi menimbulkan kekacauan konstitusional. Akan tetapi tidak ada aturan yang melarang Mahkamah Konstitusi untuk membuat putusan yang bertentangan. Dalam meningkatkan kepercayaan masyarakat Mahkamah Konstitusi harus menjaga transparansinya, meningkatkan kualitas putusan dan integritas hakim. Persepsi atau tingkat kepercayaan masyarakat dapat menjadi faktor pendorong untuk menghilangkan eksistensi sebagai hakim konstitusi bila masyarakat menemukan hakim konstitusi melanggar kode etik dan melakukan tindakan melawan hukum.<br /><br /><em>This research addressess to analyze social trust towards constitutional court judge performance based on contrary constitutional court verdict. This research applies descriptive- qualitative research methodology with socio-legal approach. Observation, interview and documentation methods use to collect data or information. This research found that constitutional court still procure the social trust. However, contrary verdict which issued by constitutional court made a disorder constitution. But there is no regulation to ban the constitutional court issued contrary verdict. To increase the social trust, constitutional court should be transparent, increase the verdict quality and keep the judge integrity well. Perception or social trust can be a stimulation to nullified judges existence if they found that constitutional court judges break the law and disobeyed constitutional judges code of conduct.</em>

The Focus Group Interview

2006 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 5.1-5.19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie G.E. Ho
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Focus Group Interview ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Group Interview ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
The Social ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Group Interviews

This paper explores the possibility of expanding the focus group interview into the field of English as a Second Language (ESL), where this research methodology is yet to be thoroughly explored. Specifically, it aims to challenge popular criticisms about the reliability and validity of the focus group as a qualitative research methodology. It does this by first setting up a list of five main criticisms of the focus group interview drawn from current literature on research methodology within the social sciences and education. Based on transcripts of interactional data gathered from focus group interviews carried out among ESL students in a formal ESL context, it then provides a direct and detailed response to each criticism. The arguments put forward demonstrate that the focus group interview, as a method of data collection, may be particularly relevant in gathering the viewpoints and opinions of participants who have traditionally not been well represented through the more conventional and common methods currently employed in ESL research studies. Furthermore, the paper raises conscious awareness about the potential of the focus group as a viable and verifiable tool in qualitative research methodology.

scholarly journals THE DIVISION OF EXECUTIVE POWER BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE AND THE PREMIER MINISTRE IN FRANCE UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FIFTH FRENCH REPUBLIC

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayli Suroya
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Prime Minister ◽  
Executive Power ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
French Government ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Right

This article explains the development of the French government system and the division of executive power between President de la République and Premier Ministre after the change from the fourth constitution to the fifth constitution of the republic. This research applies a qualitative research methodology using a historical approach. The results of this study show that France is one of four countries implementing a mixed government system. The President and the Prime Minister, who are the executive authorities, should both lead the country. The role of the President and the Prime Minister may seem similar, but it is not the same. The President has the authority to elect the Prime Minister. Based on article 8 of the fifth constitution, the President has the right to elect and appoint the Prime Minister and terminate him/her if the concerned person declares his/her resignation from his/her government.

scholarly journals Is The Covid-19 Vaccine Halal? Revisiting The Role of National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) and JAKIM

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 413-428
Author(s):  
Norazlina Abdul Aziz ◽  
Siti Sarah Sulaiman ◽  
Muhammad Azril Roslan ◽  
Ku Mohd Amir Aizat Ku Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Regulatory Agency ◽  
Emergency Call ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Vaccine Product ◽  
Opt Out ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

The urge to be vaccinated has increased rapidly during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Resorting vaccine products is seen as the only way to break the chain of COVID-19 spread and eventually stop the pandemic. To this dire need, many consumers face the dilemma to be vaccinated or to opt-out of the vaccination program when the safety issues of vaccine products are widely circulated. The Muslim consumers, particularly, experiences double worry on the issue of safety and halal status of the vaccine product. Due to the emergency call to have the vaccine in the market as soon as possible, the innovation and production were carried out in an expedited manner, and the necessity to have the vaccine be certified as halal was bypass. When the news on the vaccine product uses non-halal ingredients reaches the Muslim community in Malaysia, they were taken aback and demanded immediate answers from the authorities. Thus, in addressing this issue, this study intends to critically analyse the role of NPRA and JAKIM in ensuring the safety and halal status of a product with the aim of suggesting a review of the existing role. This article adopts a qualitative research methodology where interviews will be the supporting method to a library-based and doctrinal study.

scholarly journals Warunki do zabawy na Przygodowym Placu Zabaw w Berkeley Marina w Kalifornii

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-153
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Janik
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Ethnographic Observation ◽  
Research Interview ◽  
The City ◽  
Adventure Playground ◽  
The Way

The following publication is an attempt to describe observed reality, especially in terms of conditions provided for play. This article is the result of author’s research visit at the City of Berkeley’s Marina Adventure Playground. During the visit the author had the opportunity to attend the unique and dynamic play environment of adventure playground in Berkeley Marina that enables its users to saw, hammer, build forts, play with water and fire. At the same time the it was designed in the way that encourages to play not only children’s but also adults. The presented content includes: the concept of playground in Berkley, its the design of space and play equipment, its policy and role of play leaders. The research methodology included qualitative procedure. Qualitative analysis, ethnographic observation and qualitative research interview has been used.

The focus group interview

2006 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 5.1-5.19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie G.E. Ho
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Focus Group Interview ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Group Interview ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
The Social ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Group Interviews

This paper explores the possibility of expanding the focus group interview into the field of English as a Second Language (ESL), where this research methodology is yet to be thoroughly explored. Specifically, it aims to challenge popular criticisms about the reliability and validity of the focus group as a qualitative research methodology. It does this by first setting up a list of five main criticisms of the focus group interview drawn from current literature on research methodology within the social sciences and education. Based on transcripts of interactional data gathered from focus group interviews carried out among ESL students in a formal ESL context, it then provides a direct and detailed response to each criticism. The arguments put forward demonstrate that the focus group interview, as a method of data collection, may be particularly relevant in gathering the viewpoints and opinions of participants who have traditionally not been well represented through the more conventional and common methods currently employed in ESL research studies. Furthermore, the paper raises conscious awareness about the potential of the focus group as a viable and verifiable tool in qualitative research methodology.

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