scholarly journals Partner Selection, Power Dynamics, and Mutual Care Giving in Long-Term Self-Defined BDSM Couples

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-114
Author(s):  
Bert Cutler ◽  
Ellen Lee ◽  
Nadine Cutler ◽  
Brad Sagarin
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Perfect Match ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Power Exchange ◽  
Mutual Care ◽  
High Level

Historically, writers from within and outside the BDSM/Leather community have argued that long-term BDSM relationships are likely to fail due to the incompatibility between satisfying SM and romantic affection (Townsend, 1972) and the unlikelihood of finding a perfect match of fetishes and interests (Money, 1986). The present study tested these arguments using in-depth interviews with 33 individuals in 17 long-term BDSM relationships. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to understand the dynamics of the relationships including the ways the partners met, formed their relationship, negotiated the scope of their power exchange, and navigated the challenges of an unconventional relationship style. Compatibility regarding dominance and submission appeared more important than compatibility regarding sadism and masochism or specific BDSM activities. Power exchange appears to serve purposes beyond sexual satisfaction, including facilitating partner bonding and providing a sense of security. Key relationship values that emerged across couples include a commitment to communication and transparency, a high level of trust, a focus on the partner’s happiness, and the co-construction of a reality that satisfies the needs of both partners. The use of rituals and protocol in difficult times returned the partners to a state of connection to each other, and this re-established bond helped the partners resolve the present upset. The use of deeper protocol when issues arise is contrary to prevailing community rhetoric that advises dropping out of role to solve issues. Thus, rituals give these individuals a different, possibly safer, way to interact so that conflict doesn’t damage their relationships. Results demonstrate that long-term BDSM relationships exist and can be highly functional.

scholarly journals A Composite Index to Measure Smartness and Competitiveness of Heritage Tourism Destination and Historic Building

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13135
Author(s):  
Maysa Ali Selim ◽  
Noura Anwar Abdel-Fattah ◽  
Yasmine Sabry Hegazi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Investment Opportunities ◽  
High Level ◽  
Critical Intervention

The key issue of this current study is related to shaping the attractiveness of heritage destinations, highlighting the significance of reuse and upgrading their historical buildings to achieve a high level of competitiveness and distinctiveness through a smart approach. Some of these cultural assets and events tend to be monotonous, and not so attractive for various categories of tourists, which negatively affects investment opportunities, tourism development, and social and economic resources. Furthermore, previous works have criticized the lack of evidence to support that the structure contains critical attributes and measurement items linked to the competitiveness of smart heritage destinations. As a result, this study aims to design and develop a composite index for evaluating these destinations and their buildings, which includes nine dimensions (attributes) and a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) of intelligent performance and competitiveness, reflecting the combination and noticing the distinct perspective between them. A mixed-methods approach was used between qualitative and quantitative methods to perform content validation on the proposed index. Furthermore, a pilot study was implemented for tourism heritage destinations to improve the quality and efficiency of the proposed index. Then, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to analyze the data to develop the proposed index and measure its validity and reliability. Finally, the proposed composite index was finalized with 139 KPIs and applied to a case study (Salah El-Din Citadel). After that, we validated its utility in providing a quantitative evaluation of this heritage destination, identifying critical intervention priorities, and determining dimensions that need to be restructured. Additionally, it highlighted recommendations for future improvements to strengthen these heritage destinations to become smart heritage destinations capable of competition in the tourism sector.

scholarly journals Perspectives on the Capabilities for the Selection of Strategic Projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 8191
Author(s):  
Khalifa Mohammed Al-Sobai ◽  
Shaligram Pokharel ◽  
Galal M. Abdella
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Project Selection ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Strategic Project ◽  
Managerial Capabilities ◽  
Selection Of

Strategic projects are large scale, complex, and require significant investments and resources. These projects aim at gaining long-term social and economic benefits. Therefore, organizations focusing on strategic projects should use a consistent approach that suits their strategy, capability, and long-term expectations. Based on the four research questions and content analysis of the literature, generic processes used for the strategic project selection in tandem with the managerial capabilities are identified in this paper. The generic processes and managerial capabilities are used to develop a generic framework for strategic project selection. The framework is used for literature analysis in the paper. The review shows that both qualitative and quantitative methods are used for strategic project selection. Some possible research directions have also been proposed at the end of the review. The paper provides value to both researchers and practitioners in terms of tools available and a guidance on project selection through a structured process framework.

DESIGN OF PROTOTYPE OF KRA ISTHMUS OTOP CENTER

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thidima Umpawan
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Third ◽  
The People ◽  
Unique Style ◽  
High Level

Objective:The design of OTOP exhibition centre was aimed to study the background and local lifestyle of people in Kra Isthmus, Ranong Province and OTOP exhibition centre design for Kra Isthmus to increase the value of community shop’s appearance in accordance with Thailand 4.0 policy which aims to promote Thailand’s economy to be an innovation-driven economy. Methodology:Both qualitative and quantitative methods are used to conduct this study. The background and local lifestyle of the people at Kra Isthmus were studied by using the conceptual framework of ThidimaUmpawan.The survey was conducted with the participation between researcher and people from the community. Three models were created. 1st Prototype was Fon Pad Dad Si (eight months of rain and four months of sunshine) is interior design keyword. 2nd Prototype was Thammadha (normal) and 3rd Prototype was Tuk-mai (wooded shophouses). The design detail of each model consisted of location, organization management, behavior analysis of service provider and service consumer, correlation analysis, image, color schematic, material management, floor plan and other related plans, and perspective. Main Findings:The results from expert’s opinions on the all models showed that the appropriateness of the location was at the high level ( = 3.80 , SD = 0.60) as well as the organization management ( = 3.70 , SD = 0.65). The third model had the highest score among the three models in floor planning and merchandising ( = 3.45 ,SD = 0.62).Moreover, the third model could well represent lifestyle of Kra Isthmus( = 3.50, SD=0.60) and use appropriate material ( = 3.70 , SD = 0.52). The color schematic of the second and third models was at the average level( = 2.80 , SD = 0.60). The first model had the highest score in lighting design ( =3.20 , SD =0.50) at the average level. For the overall design, the third model had the highest score ( = 3.30 , SD = 0.62). Implications: As modern agriculture focuses on the management, interior design and technology, modern community shops are established. People in the community become the entrepreneurs who plant, process and sell their own products. Having unique style shop is one way to develop Kra Isthmus area to be Ranong’s cultural tourism area.

scholarly journals Workplace change process and satisfaction with activity-based office

Facilities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pia Sirola ◽  
Annu Haapakangas ◽  
Marjaana Lahtinen ◽  
Virpi Ruohomäki
Keyword(s):  
Change Process ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Workplace Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Office Design ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
One Year

Purpose The purpose of this case study is to investigate how the personnel in an organization experienced the process of change when moving from private offices to an activity-based office (ABO) and how their perceptions of change were associated with changes in their satisfaction with the work environment a year after relocation. Design/methodology/approach A comparative pre-post study design and mixed methods were used. Survey data was obtained from 154 employees before the relocation and 146 after the relocation. The data on the 105 employees who responded to both surveys were statistically analyzed. Representatives of different units were interviewed (n = 17) and documentary material was analyzed as complementary material. Findings The personnel’s criticisms concerned the reasons for the change, their opportunities to influence the office design and the extent to which their views were taken into account. Environmental satisfaction decreased after moving to the ABO. The personnel’s ratings of the workplace change process before the relocation were associated with the later change in environmental satisfaction. Based on logistic regression, the degree of agreement with management’s reasons for the change was the strongest predictor of the change in environmental satisfaction. Practical implications Organizations that move from private offices to an ABO should invest in high-quality change management and simultaneously develop both work and facilities. Special attention should be paid to clarifying the rationale for the change to the employees and to providing them with opportunities to influence during the change. Organizations should continue to monitor user experiences and evaluate the effects of the change after the office redesign and should take corrective action as needed. Originality/value This empirical case study is unique as it combined qualitative and quantitative methods and investigated the process of relocation and its outcomes in a one-year follow-up. This approach captured the importance of managing change and assessing the long-term effects of office redesign when moving from private offices to an ABO.

scholarly journals Role-Emergent Model: An Effective Strategy to Address Clinical Placement Shortages

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemin Kassam ◽  
Mona Kwong ◽  
John Collins
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
Patient Care Delivery

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of an advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) delivered at “role-emergent” placement sites within long-term care (LTC) facilities that are preceptored by off-site community pharmacists.Method: Seven LTC facilities participated: five newly recruited test sites preceptored by off-site pharmacists who supervised students remotely (“role-emergent” placements), and two previously established hospital-based facilities with on-site pharmacists who provided continuous student supervision (“role-established” placements) as a comparison group. Students participated in pre-APPE training. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to obtain student learning performance on 13 pre-defined learning objectives and 21 indicators of site resources and skills-development opportunities. Structured open-ended feedback questions and reflective student observations elicited more personal and situational experiences. These combined with faculty reviews of student documentation of their patient care delivery encounters and LTC Staff perspectives enabled comparisons between the two APPE formats. Results: A total of 23 students participated: three at role-established and 20 at role-emergent sites. Evaluations indicated that all students successfully completed their learning objectives. Some differences were apparent – for example students at role-emergent sites expressed a desire for more one-to-one time with their pharmacy preceptor, but they also benefitted from more inter-professional collaboration and interacted with a broader range of health professionals than students with on-site APPE preceptors. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that equivalent but non-identical learning occurs at LTC locations with off-site preceptors (role-emergent) as in role-established hospital-based settings with on-site preceptors. Importantly, it also opens opportunities for many new APPE placement opportunities since there about three times as many LTC facilities as acute care hospitals in our jurisdiction.

scholarly journals THE CORELATION OF RISK TOWARD PROFIT MARKETING LEVEL OF COCONUT PRODUCTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
Ine Fausayana ◽  
Weka Gusmiarty Abdullah ◽  
La Ode Dawid
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Medium Risk ◽  
High Level

This study aims to analyze the correlation of risk with the marketing profit of coconut products in Kendari City This research uses qualitative and quantitative methods (deviation standard and probability). The populations of this research are all sellers of grated coconut, young coconut dan young coconut ice in Kendari City. Determination of sample for seller of coconut shredded using simple random sampling, while for seller of young coconut dan young coconut ice by using census. The results of this study are grated coconut products in the normal and surplus sales period have a medium risk level, and critical sales period has a high risk. Young coconut dan young coconut ice in normal and high sales periods have low risk, and in critical sales periods have a medium risk. The correlation of risk and the marketing profit level of coconut products is that high level of risk followed by a low marketing profit, conversely low risk level followed by high marketing profits.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN DAN PENGARUH FAKTOR - FAKTOR RISIKO DESIGN AND BUILD TERHADAP KESUKSESAN PROYEK PEMBANGUNAN SEKOLAH PERMANEN DI KABUPATEN PIDIE JAYA DAN BIREUEN

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-359
Author(s):  
Faisal Faisal ◽  
Abdullah Abdullah ◽  
Mochammad Afifuddin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Planning Ability ◽  
High Level

The earthquake on December 7, 2016 measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale (SR), which hit the districts of Pidie, Pidie Jaya and Bireuen, has caused fatalities, damage to infrastructure and public facilities. In an effort to accelerate post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction, based on INPRES No. 5 of 2017, Aceh Provincial Building and Environmental Management Work Unit of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing, carried out the rebuilding of permanent schools using RISHA construction technology with a system of design and build contracts in Pidie Jaya District and Bireuen. This study aims to analyze the relationship and influence of design and build risk factors on the success of permanent school construction projects in Pidie Jaya and Bireuen Districts. This study uses qualitative and quantitative methods. Respondents were directed at 13 planning personnel, 25 implementing personnel, 21 construction management personnel and 13 owner staff. The independent variables in this study are the risk factors of design and build which consist of the owner management ability factor, procurement process, planning ability, implementation ability, project manager's ability, and project scope factors, while the dependent variable is the success of the project. The results of the study show that there is a low level of relationship between the factors of the project manager's ability, a sufficient level of relationships from the factors of implementation ability, procurement processes and project scope factors, a high level of relationship between planning ability factors and management owner's ability factors to project success. All design and build risk factors have a significant effect on project success, which is 68.8%. The dominant factor affecting project success is the project scope factor, with a regression coefficient of 0.162. In this case if the project scope factor is handled properly by all parties involved, then the success of the project will increase by 16.2%.

scholarly journals Experiences using the poststroke checklist in Sweden with a focus on feasibility and relevance: a mixed-method design

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. e028218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma K Kjörk ◽  
Gunnel Carlsson ◽  
Katharina S Sunnerhagen ◽  
Åsa Lundgren-Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

ObjectiveThe wide range of outcomes after stroke emphasises the need for comprehensive long-term follow-up. The aim was to evaluate how people with stroke and health professionals (HPs) perceive the use of the poststroke checklist (PSC), with a focus on feasibility and relevance.DesignAn exploratory design with a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods.SettingOutpatient care at a university hospital and primary care centres in western Sweden.ParticipantsForty-six consecutive patients (median age, 70; range, 41–85; 13 women) and 10 health professionals (median age 46; range, 35–63; 7 women).ResultsMost patients (87%) had one or more problems identified by the PSC. The most common problem areas were life after stroke (61%), cognition (56%), mood (41%) and activities of daily living (39%). Three organisational themes emerged from the focus group discussions. The perception ofthe content and relevance ofthe PSC was that common poststroke problems were covered but that unmet needs still could be missed. Identifying needs was facilitated when using thePSC as a tool for dialogue.The dialogue between the patient and HP as well as HPs stroke expertise was perceived as important. The PSC was seen asa systematic routine and a base for egalitarian follow-up, but participants stressed consideration given to each individual. Addressing identified needs and meeting patient expectations were described as challenging given available healthcare services.ConclusionsThe PSC is a feasible and relevant tool to support egalitarian follow-up and identify patients who could benefit from targeted poststroke interventions. Stroke expertise, room for dialogue and caring for identified needs emerged as important issues to consider when using the PSC. Nutrition, sexuality and fatigue were areas mentioned that might need to be addressed within the discussions. The PSC can facilitate patients in expressing their needs, enhancing their ability to participate in decision-making.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability of Local Community: A Case Study of the Transnational Project in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun ◽  
Jai ◽  
Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
Corporate Social

While achieving great benefits, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has triggered potential problems between the transnational projects and local communities in the participant countries. However, there is still a knowledge gap on how corporate social responsibility (CSR) is adopted, and how CSR affects the local community. Based on a context of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), this research exploits a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to fill the gap. It finds that the CSR activities in the CPEC project are initiated by the long-term CSR initiative. Organized by the professional CSR foundation in an autonomous environment, the panoramic CSR activities are governed in a discretionary way and focus exclusively on the sustainability of the local community. Education, health-care, environment, and employment improve greatly after the implementation of the CPEC project. Theoretically, this research not only provides new insights into CSR research by taking an under-studied context of CPEC into study, but also proposes a mechanism of how CSR leads to the sustainability of local community by building a CSR-sustainability framework.

scholarly journals Nurturing constructive change that works: a critical theory-informed model for transforming health service psychologists’ views of people with disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy O. Gathercoal ◽  
Kathleen A. Gathercoal ◽  
Winston Seegobin ◽  
Sarah Hadley
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Transformative Experience ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Objective Observer

We have been developing and refining a disability training exercise for health service psychologists that is ever more effective at encouraging lasting change in the way students regard disabilities and the people who live with those disabilities. Although research suggests that simulation exercises tend to be ineffective at creating long-term attitude change in participants, quantitative and qualitative results indicate our exercise, composed of a simulation followed by debriefing and reflection, helps professionals better understand some of the challenges people with disabilities daily face, and how those challenges can affect their well being. We found this combination is more likely to yield long-term changes than any of these approaches alone. This paper is not principally the description of a pedagogical technique, but instead is an examination of how the combination of simulation, debriefing, and reflective journaling may challenge taken-for-granted assumptions about disabilities, e.g., that disabilities transform individuals into a different kind of human being (with either superhuman powers or as object of pity) instead of seeing these individuals as ordinary people facing extraordinary, and often society-created obstacles. One frequent call of Critical Theorists is to challenge those things we take for granted. Social and cultural structures create specific viewpoints and thus problematizing the apparent is necessary for understanding of, and emancipation from, potentially oppressive social structures. Inspired by this call to render the taken-for-granted as problematic, the exercise we describe creates inversions of performer/audience, professional/student, and scientist/researcher positions. In each of these inversions, the role of the objective observer is denied and the student is invited to engage in his or her own evaluative and potentially transformative experience. Through each of these inversions, different realities can be more readily utilized by thoughtful students to render problematic some of the dominant views about people with disabilities. To make this case, we utilize both qualitative and quantitative methods. The students’ own words, captured in their journals before and after the exercise, are examined in comparison with program goals and features. The weight of the evidence is impressive, indicating that the combination of simulation, debriefing and journaling reflection are effective at creating a space in which change of attitudes does occur.

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