scholarly journals Promoting a capability approach and impacting social justice through a wellbeing framework: a case study of VET reform in Georgia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-136
Author(s):  
Nata Kereselidze ◽  
Maria-Isabel Voirol-Rubido
Keyword(s):  
Capability Approach ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Economic Prosperity ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Social Return On Investment ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data Sources

Georgia is currently undergoing a VET reform, bringing together public, private, and social actors, based on the principle of solidarity. This paper aims to identify ways in which the Georgian VET reform can be a force for economic prosperity, as well as wellbeing for different communities. Results are presented through a comprehensive research methodology, mobilizing a state of the art through in-depth analysis of primary and secondary data sources, as well as seven semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with education practitioners and policymakers in Georgia. The article highlights how progress is hindered by a peculiar mix of Soviet era and neo-liberal legacies that has shaped a unidimensional human capital approach focused on economic growth. We suggest limitations to this approach, and instead propose to re-align the system towards the objective of wellbeing, employing a Social Return on Investment (SROI) framework and advocating for collectivized intelligence between actors. Through an innovative meta-theoretical framework, we emphasize the importance of historical path-dependency and lay out the context. We analyze stakeholder interviews through the SROI framework and suggest socially-minded changes, benefiting individuals and the society as a whole.

Proportional Representation and its Impacts on Multi Ethnic Society of Sri Lanka

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seeni Mohamed Aliff
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Institutional Design ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Electoral System ◽  
Ethnic Violence ◽  
Institutional Affiliation ◽  
Secondary Data Sources ◽  
The Impact

This paper will examine the impact of PR electoral systems in a divided society. This research will explore the strength and weakness of the current electoral system and institutional design of Sri Lanka and will recommend changes to decrease the risk of minority exclusion in decision making and ethnic violence. The objectives of this research are to examine the character of the merits and demerits of the PR, and to investigate and assess the impacts of the PR in the multi ethnic societies of Sri Lanka. The study is a qualitative case study, and primary and secondary data sources have been employed to gather relevant data. The My Fieldwork was conducted in Sri Lanka, with the intention of gaining a better and more thorough understanding of the current situation. The interviews conducted were as such not structured or semi-structured, due to the interviewees’ varying professional background and institutional affiliation. Accordingly, unstructured interviews, as well as informal conversations and meetings, were conducted throughout Sri Lanka.

scholarly journals State of and Conditions for Viticulture Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
Tijana Banjanin ◽  
Siniša Berjan ◽  
Vesna Milić ◽  
Hamid El Bilali
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Modern Cultivar ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
Good Potential ◽  
Secondary Data Sources ◽  
New Cultivars ◽  
Propagation Material ◽  
Free Propagation

This paper presents the state-of-the-art of viticulture development in BiH. Research is based on the extensive literature review. A number of secondary data sources have been consulted. Viticulture in BiH is characterized by the dominance of small family owned vineyards (up to 2 ha). In older plantations there are mainly autochthonous cultivars while in new vineyards there is a modern cultivar assortment. Although BiH has a good potential and excellent conditions for viticulture, wine imports are almost five times higher than exports. Therefore, there is a need for better cooperation of professional, scientific and government institutions with grapevine growers and wineries in order to modernize production process. This cooperation is essential especially in organizing the production of virus-free propagation material, during the introduction of new cultivars and for preserving autochthonous varieties in the vineyards of BiH.

scholarly journals Conducting High Impact Research With Limited Financial Resources (While Working from Home)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Hanel
Keyword(s):  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Writing Tutorials ◽  
Meta Analyses

The Covid-19 pandemic has far-reaching implications for researchers. For example, many researchers cannot access their labs anymore and are hit by budget-cuts from their institutions. Luckily, there are a range of ways how high-quality research can be conducted without funding and face-to-face interactions. In the present paper, I discuss nine such possibilities, including meta-analyses, secondary data analyses, web-scraping, scientometrics, or sharing one’s expert knowledge (e.g., writing tutorials). Most of these possibilities can be done from home, as they require only access to a computer, the internet, and time; but no state-of-the art equipment or funding to pay for participants. Thus, they are particularly relevant for researchers with limited financial resources beyond pandemics and quarantines.

scholarly journals Marketing Activities in the Fruit Industry: Case Study of Banana in Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-52
Author(s):  
Nguyen Van Phuong ◽  
Do Quang Giam ◽  
Vu Thi Hai
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Market Participants ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Grower Association

Aims: The study aims to overview about the marketing activities of banana industry in Vietnam based on the case study in Khoai Chau district, Vietnam. Methodology: Both primary and secondary data were used in this study. Primary data was collected through face-to-face interviews and mobile phone with market participants using semi-structured questionnaire in two year 2016 and 2019. The descriptive analysis method was used to describe channels of distribution, marketing practices of farmers and traders, flow of product from producers to consumers, and problems that banana farmers and traders encounter in their business operations. Results: The results show that banana was sold through 13 channels for both domestic and international markets. At traders’ level market, non-contract was popularly applied by retailers in both selling and buying operations. Majority of banana growers have small operations and engage in small transactions and individually with buyers. They do not have market power in setting the price. They are often faced with unstable price and difficulty in entering high income market. Establishing banana grower association in each commune would enable growers to maintain and monitor the quality of banana especially among small growers. Though collective marketing, they can link with large and stable potential markets such as supermarkets and other institutional buyers.

scholarly journals إدارة الأنشطة الإضافية لمهارتي " الكلام والكتابة " في دار اللغة العربية والفقه السلفي بمعهد النقاية لاتي سمنب مادورا

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-36
Author(s):  
Afandi Afandi
Keyword(s):  
Native Speaker ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Third ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Secondary Data Sources

It is not easy to speack arabic  for a student who are not native speaker, but it will be solved through much rehearsal. The student are not native speaker will be easy  to speak and write arabic. the rehearsal of this additional activity will be effective if it supports by right management. There are some purposes of this reasearch : 1. To know the planning of extracurricular for speaking and writing skill. 2. To know the organization of extracurricular for speaking and writing skill 3. To know the evaluation of extracurricular for speaking and writing skill. In This  research, the researcher uses qualitative research approach and case study methode. there are two data sources of this reasearch namely primer and secondary data sources, collecting the data through interview, observation, and documentation. Whereas analysing the data uses mils and hubberman analysing models. Based on the result of this research, can take conclusion that management of addtional activity for speaking and writing skill, the first is planning,  in this planning consist of establishing purpose, establishing programe, establishing advisor, establishing the fasility of the implamentation of speaking and writing skills. The second is organization, in this organization consist of distributing assigment and obligation to the teacher. The third is evalution, the evalution of extracurricular of speaking skill did orally whereas the evalution for writing skill through correcting the result of student’s wriring for one month. Keywords : management, extracurricular, speaking skill and writing skill

Reklamasi Teluk Jakarta Ditinjau dari Perspektif Ekofeminisme

ARISTO ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Restu Rahmawati ◽  
Firman Firman
Keyword(s):  
Development Policy ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Ecological Crisis ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Environmental Aspect ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Secondary Data Sources

This paper discuss about the reclamation of Jakarta Bay from the perspective of ekofeminisme. The reason the writerchooses this issue, because of the need to emphasize the environmental aspect paired with ekofeminisme in development policy programs that have been done especially the development done over the ocean. The issues to be raised in this research question about how the policy of Jakarta Bay reclamation is viewed from the perspective of ekofeminisme as well as to know what factors push and obstruct Jakarta Bay reclamation policy. The research method used in this research is qualitative research method with case study approach. In order to obtain data in this study, researchers will use primary and secondary data sources. The results of this study indicate that the development of Jakarta Bay reclamation has not been in accordance with the perspective of ekofeminisme. This is because the reclamation of Jakarta Bay is still concentrated on economic matters only, and has not yet realized sustainable development. Thus, stakeholders are expected to apply an ecofeminism perspective to the Jakarta Bay reclamation development policy to avoid a global ecological crisis and environmental degradation. Feminism replied that the energy of femininity and not masculinity, has the potential to preserve the environment.

Consumerism and Entrepreneurial Opportunity

2019 ◽  
pp. 339-355
Author(s):  
Adedayo Abinusawa
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Entrepreneurial Opportunity ◽  
Historical Information ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Secondary Data Sources

Despite significant research on consumerism, little is known about its impact on entrepreneurial opportunity production. Where existing literature focuses on describing consumerism, this chapter investigates how consumerism can influence the production of entrepreneurial opportunity for some. The case study of Mavrodi Mundial Movement (MMM) is examined from secondary data sources (such as articles, journals, magazines, etc.) to obtain historical information. The analysis shows that by understanding consumerism, the individuals behind MMM were able to produce and exploit an entrepreneurial opportunity in different markets.

scholarly journals Bullying and Victimisation Dynamics in High School: An Exploratory Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy M. George ◽  
B. Ivan Strom
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Teachers Professional Development ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

AbstractBullying is a worldwide concern and erroneous perceptions of the phenomenon could underscore unsustainable interventions. The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study was to examine, in-depth, how some high school teachers from two schools in New Jersey perceived student bullying. The primary research question was: What perceptions do teachers have about student bullying? The main data were from face-to-face interviews with 14 teachers who answered semi-structured, open-ended questions. Secondary data originated from physical artefacts. The data analysis consisted of four phases. Inductive analysis allowed for the composition of individual cases. Cross-case analysis allowed data classification into three main areas of inquiry aligned with the three secondary research questions (a) bullying and victimisation dynamics as perceived by teachers, (b) adequacy of current interventions, and (c) adequacy of teachers’ professional development for bullying mitigation. The data unveiled inconsistencies between causes of bullying and interventions. It culminated in recommendations for leadership and suggestions for future research.

Effect of Cultural Diversity in Communication on Project Success Within Multinational Construction Companies in the United Arab Emirates

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-65
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Management Communication ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Design Changes ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Diverse Environment

All industries rely on communication and its effectiveness to run a system of subcontracting. There are many subcontractors in the construction industry that are involved in processes, such as design, plumbing, electrical, and project management. Communication facilitates cooperation, but when it is ineffective, then it leads to poor performance. The situation is even more critical in a culturally diverse environment, such as the UAE construction industry. This study sought to investigate the risks that ineffective communication can have on a construction industry by using the UAE as a case study. The researcher collected secondary data by conducting an in-depth analysis of past studies. Also, the qualitative analysis of the information led to the realization that communication failure could cause sub-contractor failure, scope changes, design changes, ineffective knowledge transfer, poor stakeholder engagement, time differences, and geographical distance.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Retail Consumer Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-88
Author(s):  
Sayyida Sayyida ◽  
Sri Hartini ◽  
Sri Gunawan ◽  
Syarief Nur Husin
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The United States ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Retail Sales ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Secondary Data Sources ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic that occurred throughout 2020 has an impact on economic sector. Consumers tend to use online channels to reduce face-to-face contact with marketers or other consumers. On the other hand, the consumer's need to see, touch and feel a product directly is only available in physical stores. This study aims to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on retail consumer behavior. This study uses quantitative methods with secondary data sources obtained from several countries including the United States, England, Germany, France, Canada and Latin America. The results show that the shopping trends during the COVID-19 pandemic are webrooming and pure online shopping. Retail sales data in these countries shows that retail sales in physical stores exceed 70% of total retail sales and retail e-commerce sales are less than 30% of total retail sales. This research is expected to be useful for marketers in improving retail marketing strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic

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