scholarly journals Assessment of User Satisfaction Following the Transformations Resulting From Encroachment on Social Amenities in Buruburu Estate, Nairobi CityCounty, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gladys Muthoni Njoroge ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Digital Photography ◽  
Housing Development ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Social Amenities ◽  
Unplanned Housing

Transformations have led to questionable environmental qualities in housing neighbourhoods. Urban areas in Africa, and Kenya in particular are faced with an increased growth of planned settlements transforming into unplanned housing units. Most researches on housing transformations have concentrated on the dwelling units but little has been done on other aspects such as social amenities. The study therefore draws attention to this neglected aspect of transformation in housing and the reactions of dwellers towards the same. Buru Buru in Nairobi city formed the location of the empirical study. The study assessed user satisfaction following transformations of social amenities in Buruburu Estate, Nairobi City County. Data was collected using interview schedules from respondents drawn from residents and architects responsible for the transformation. Qualitative and quantitative data that used various techniques including structured interviews, digital photography and analyses of archival drawings and satellite maps were analysed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. The findings showed that the user were very unsatisfied with the different social amenities in the estate. The conclusion was that social amenities should be developed at the beginning of the scheme. The study recommends inclusion of a possible model and clarification on the roles that professionals, developers and authorities need to play in any housing development in order to mitigate the phenomenon.

An Empirical Study on the Migration to OpenOffice.org in a Public Administration

2008 ◽  
pp. 818-832
Author(s):  
B. Rossi ◽  
M. Scotto ◽  
A. Sillitti ◽  
G. Succi
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Office Automation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
It Managers

The aim of the article is to report the results of a migration to Open Source Software (OSS) in one public administration. The migration focuses on the office automation field and, in particular, on the OpenOffice.org suite. We have analysed the transition to OSS considering qualitative and quantitative data collected with the aid of different tools. All the data have been always considered from the point of view of the different stakeholders involved, IT managers, IT technicians, and users. The results of the project have been largely satisfactory. However the results cannot be generalised due to some constraints, like the environment considered and the parallel use of the old solution. Nevertheless, we think that the data collected can be of valuable aid to managers wishing to evaluate a possible transition to OSS.

scholarly journals KEPUASAN USER (INSTITUSI PENGGUNA) TERHADAP MUTU LULUSAN POLTEKKES KEMENKES BENGKULU

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-32
Author(s):  
Hermansyah Hermansyah
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Unit Analysis

The purpose of this study is known the picture of user satisfaction (user institution) for the quality of Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu graduates. This is the kind exploratory and descritive research  that are qualitative and quantitative. Unit analysis of research data is user institution where Poltekkes kemenkes Bengkulu graduates working. While the subject of study is the leadher-ship of the institution / head room in which graduate work and their partner work at the institute. Subjects in this study set by purposive sampling technique followed by a snow ball sampling tech-nique. Data was collected through structured interviews and filling out the questionnaire guidelines. Interviews were conducted to the leadership of institutions and co-workers. Data from Pol-tekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu graduates conducted using a questionnaire. The analysis showed that more than half (63.6%), users opinion said that the  quality of graduates were good, the majority (72.7%) chairman and co-workers are satisfied with the performance of Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu graduates, and 23.4% of graduates find a job < 3 months after graduation and 23.4% of graduates find job after waiting 3-6 months. Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu  should prepare the studends to have a competitive advantage began the process of selection and education to produce qualifiedgraduates.

scholarly journals The use of semi-structured interviews for the characterisation of farmer irrigation practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 8221-8246 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. O'Keeffe ◽  
W. Buytaert ◽  
A. Mijic ◽  
N. Brozovic ◽  
R. Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Water Security ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
North India ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Irrigation Practices

Abstract. Generating information on the behaviours, characteristics and drivers of users, as well on the resource itself, is vital in developing sustainable and realistic water security options. In this paper we present a methodology for collecting qualitative and quantitative data on water use practices through semi-structured interviews. This approach facilitates the collection of detailed information on actors' decisions in a convenient and cost-effective manner. The interview is organised around a topic guide, which helps lead the conversation in a standardised way while allowing sufficient opportunity to identify relevant issues previously unknown to the researcher. In addition, semi-structured interviews can be used to obtain certain types of quantitative data. While not as accurate as direct measurements, it can provide useful information on local practices and farmers' insights. We present an application of the methodology on two districts in the State of Uttar Pradesh in North India. By means of 100 farmer interviews, information was collected on various aspects of irrigation practices, including irrigation water volumes, irrigation cost, water source and their spatial variability. A statistical analysis of the information, along with some data visualisation is also presented, which highlights a significant variation in irrigation practices both within and between the districts. Our application shows that semi-structured interviews are an effective and efficient method of collecting both qualitative and quantitative information for the assessment of drivers, behaviours and their outcomes in a data scarce region. The collection of this type of data could significantly improve insight on water resources, leading to more realistic management options and increased water security in the future.

Immigration and the Ambivalence of the School: Between Inclusion and Exclusion of Migrant Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (9) ◽  
pp. 1290-1318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norberto Ribeiro ◽  
Carla Malafaia ◽  
Tiago Neves ◽  
Isabel Menezes
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Migrant Youth ◽  
Analyze Data

This article examines the perceptions of young migrants (and non-migrants), their parents, and teachers to discuss whether the school is a device of inclusion or a device of exclusion that produces inequalities. It presents qualitative and quantitative data collected in the urban areas of Lisbon and Porto. First, we analyze data from 14 focus groups, involving 94 participants, and 12 interviews. Second, we consider survey data from a sample of 1,010 youngsters of Portuguese, Angolan, and Brazilian origin. Findings suggest the school plays an ambivalent role; however, participants emphasize mostly its discriminatory and segregating role.

scholarly journals The Eastern Austrian Alps – Their Exceptional Demographic Status in the Alpine Region

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 634-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Čede ◽  
Gerhard Deissl ◽  
Roland Löffler ◽  
Ernst Steinicke
Keyword(s):  
Data Acquisition ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Population Decline ◽  
Eastern Alps ◽  
Alpine Region ◽  
Relevant Factor ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Alpine Regions ◽  
Limestone Alps

Abstract In most Alpine regions with current negative migratory balance, new in-migration from urban areas has meanwhile become a relevant factor. However, this phenomenon is insignificant in Austria’s Eastern Alps. The aim of this thesis-led work is to empirically demonstrate the main reasons for this demographically exceptional position. The Styrian-Lower Austrian Limestone Alps, representing the peripheral core area of Austria's Eastern Alps, were chosen as the study area, as in this region the population decline and above all, migratory losses are particularly high. Through various qualitative and quantitative data acquisition techniques it was shown that new inmigration is still insignificant. The main reasons for this are the perseverance of large estates and the dominance of forestry.

scholarly journals eDiscovery readiness at the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Botswana

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 35-53
Author(s):  
Katlego Ncaagae
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Discovery Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Retention Policy ◽  
Administrative Division ◽  
Maturity Curve ◽  
Insight Into

This article presents the findings of the study which sought to assess e-discovery readiness at the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) in Botswana and make recommendations to improve the e-discovery process. The assessment adopted the Document Labs’ (Doculabs) Discovery Maturity Curve to examine: the e-discovery process; policies, procedures, and guidelines of e-discovery; and information organisation. Both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools were used. Semi-structured interviews with the records manager and IT manager were carried out to gain an insight into the state of e-discovery at the MTC and to allow the participants to describe the phenomena. With regard to quantitative data, the respondents were selected from 56 staff members in the IT, records management and administrative division, as they deal with the management of records. Data was analysed thematically and presented according to the objectives of the study. The study established that MTC was not e-discovery ready as the components that determine success in e-discovery such as undefined e-discovery processes, lack of policies, procedures as well as guidelines that promote successful e-discovery and the lack of a data map were not there. It is recommended that to be successful in e-discovery, MTC needs to develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines for e-discovery; e-records retention policy; and a data map.

An Empirical Study on the Migration to OpenOffice.org in a Public Administration

2009 ◽  
pp. 66-82
Author(s):  
B. B. Rossi ◽  
M. Scotto ◽  
A. Sillitti ◽  
G. Succi
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Office Automation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
It Managers

The aim of the paper is to report the results of a migration to Open Source Software (OSS) in one Public Administration. The migration focuses on the office automation field and, in particular, on the OpenOf- fice.org suite. We have analysed the transition to OSS considering qualitative and quantitative data collected with the aid of different tools. All the data have been always considered from the point of view of the different stakeholders involved, IT managers, IT technicians, and users. The results of the project have been largely satisfactory. However the results cannot be generalised due to some constraints, like the environment considered and the parallel use of the old solution. Nevertheless, we think that the data collected can be of valuable aid to managers wishing to evaluate a possible transition to OSS.

Integrating Mentees in Mentoring Activities

2018 ◽  
pp. 182-196
Author(s):  
El-Hussein A. Y. Aly
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Classroom Observations ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
New Curriculum ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

This chapter investigates the effect of integrating mentees in mentors' activities. After introducing a new curriculum followed by induction and mentoring program, few instructors were not able to cope with the change. They were invited to join a study on the effect of mentoring. Out of a list of 13 instructors, 8 were selected and assigned randomly to control and experimental groups. The experimental group were asked to join their mentors and participate in some mentoring activities. That experience allowed them to reflect upon their performance and improve their classroom practices. Post-test classroom observations indicated a statistically significant change in the experimental group's classroom practices. To confirm the results, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the four teachers of the experimental group. Both qualitative and quantitative data analyses confirm the hypothesis, and attract more attention to the intricate relationship between mentors and mentees.

scholarly journals O lazer em pousadas de pesca: um estudo de caso na Rota do Lambari, Porto União (SC)

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Vieira Setlik ◽  
Felipe Luiz
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The City ◽  
Host Resource

As pousadas são meios de hospedagem de pequeno porte, com um atendimento mais personalizado, e muitas vezes realizado diretamente pelos seus proprietários. Porém, independentemente do tamanho e da capacidade de um meio de hospedagem, ele pode investir em uma oferta de lazer, da mais simples, com algumas atividades, até a mais completa, com estrutura de equipamentos e serviços que buscam atender as expectativas de lazer dos hóspedes, contribuindo com isso para uma valoração de mercado. Esta pesquisa é um estudo de caso, com dados coletados em pesquisa bibliográfica, em artigos publicados sobre o tema, e entrevistas estruturadas, que através de dois métodos, quali-quantitativos, de coleta e análise de dados, teve como objetivo analisar a oferta de lazer das pousadas da Rota do Lambari, em Porto União, SC, os serviços e os equipamentos que estão sendo oferecidos aos hóspedes. Como resultado se observou uma oferta de lazer grande e variada na maioria delas, e uma oferta não focada somente no pescador, mas que atende a toda a família e outros hóspedes que não exercem a pesca. O lazer em pousadas de pesca: um estudo de caso na Rota do Lambari, Porto União (SC) ABSTRACT The lodges are small lodging facilities, with a more personalized service, and often performed directly by its owners. However, regardless of the size and capacity of a host resource, it can invest in a range of leisure, the simplest, with some activities to the fullest, with equipment structure and services that aim to meet the leisure expectations guests, a contributing factor to a market valuation. This research is a case study, with data collected in literature, in articles published on the subject, and structured interviews, which through two methods, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, aimed to analyze the supply of leisure, hotels and Rota do Lambari, in the city of Porto União, SC, services and equipment that are being offered to guests. As a result it was observed offered a large and varied leisure in most of them, and not focused only offer the fisherman, but that caters to the whole family and other guests not engaged in fishing. KEYWORDS: Leisure in Hotels; Leisure Quality Index; Fishing Tourism.

An Empirical Study on the Migration to OpenOffice.org in a Public Administration

2009 ◽  
pp. 1592-1607
Author(s):  
Bruno Rossi ◽  
M. Scotto ◽  
A. Sillitti ◽  
Giancarlo Succi
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Office Automation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
It Managers

The aim of the article is to report the results of a migration to Open Source Software (OSS) in one public administration. The migration focuses on the office automation field and, in particular, on the OpenOffice.org suite. We have analysed the transition to OSS considering qualitative and quantitative data collected with the aid of different tools. All the data have been always considered from the point of view of the different stakeholders involved, IT managers, IT technicians, and users. The results of the project have been largely satisfactory. However the results cannot be generalised due to some constraints, like the environment considered and the parallel use of the old solution. Nevertheless, we think that the data collected can be of valuable aid to managers wishing to evaluate a possible transition to OSS.

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