scholarly journals The Role of Camp in Shaping College Readiness and Building a Pathway to the Future for Camp Alumni

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 105-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Whittington ◽  
Barry A. Garst
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
College Readiness ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Academic Interest ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Future ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Readiness Skills

The purpose of this study was to examine whether attending camp promotes college readiness skills in camp alumni. A sample of 420 participants retrospectively reflected on their camp experience and how it helped them gain college readiness skills through an online survey. Quantitative results suggested that a variety of college readiness skills are impacted by the camp and differ slightly based on male and female respondents. Qualitative analysis indicated that camp influences academic pursuits by inspiring one’s academic interest, shaping where one studies, and motivating one to persevere and complete college. Supportive peers and adults within the camp setting influence of all these decisions.

scholarly journals Foresight-studies in institutions of higher education

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Scenario Planning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
General Direction ◽  
The Future

The article defined the role of Foresight-studies in the current conditions of higher education system development. Different types of Foresight-studies in different countries and their application for educational purposes are analyzed. Methods of conducting foresight research are revealed on the basis of which the most common among them are: Delphi method, SWOT analysis, Information flow analysis, Focus Group Technique, Expert Panels, Scenario Planning, Highlight Key Technologies, Technology Mapping, Development of Roadmaps, Source Scanning, “Analysis of Global Trends”, “PEST Analysis”, “Reverse Scenarios” etc. It is stated that the foresight can be called a technology of constructive attitude towards the future. It involves the development of a system of private forecasts in the most important areas of scientific and technological progress and a comprehensive forecast of scientific and technological development. The article gives examples of university Foresight-studies and their role in forming a modern specialist with forecasting skills. The focus of the study is pay special attention on the Foresight-study conducted at the School of Foreign Languages of V. N. Kharkiv National University entitled “Strategy for the Development of Education at The School of Foreign Languages”. The study was carried out using the Delphi method and included an online survey (digital questionnaire) created in Google forms and included two stages. The first stage was aimed at revealing the general direction of the development of the educational process, and the second stage was aimed at specifying teaching strategies that could be used in the future by the School of Foreign Languages. The survey was attended by 105 people who work or study at the university. It is established that the priority directions of development of educational process at the School of Foreign Languages may be: introduction of the latest digital technologies into the educational process; increase of teaching efficiency and distribution of time between participants of educational process (transformation of the role of the lecturer); communicative aspect through improvement of teaching methods at the School of Foreign Languages, namely the involvement of foreign language speakers in teaching and practice, conducting more foreign language activities, changing the criteria for assessing students’ success by foreign models.

scholarly journals Enforcing Your Own Human Rights? The Role of Social Norms in Compliance with Human Rights Treaties

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 184-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Violet Benneker ◽  
Klarita Gërxhani ◽  
Stephanie Steinmetz
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Important Process ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Human Rights Treaties ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
The Relationship

Although scholars are increasingly able to explain why states (do not) comply with human rights treaties, the role of social norms in compliance has been neglected. This is remarkable because human rights often directly address social norms. Our study aims to contribute to the existing literature by providing quantitative and qualitative evidence on the relationship between citizens’ social norms and compliance with human rights treaties. The quantitative results provide strong support for such a relationship. The findings from the additional qualitative analysis suggest that bargaining over (and thus changing) social norms is an important process through which compliance with human rights can be influenced.

scholarly journals LEX.CH.IT: A CORPUS FOR MICRO-DIACHRONIC LINGUISTIC INVESTIGATIONS OF SWISS NORMATIVE ACTS IN ITALIAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 43-65
Author(s):  
Paolo CANAVESE
Keyword(s):  
Research Project ◽  
Academic Interest ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Language Variety ◽  
The Future ◽  
Institutional System ◽  
Shed Light

The aim of this paper is to present LEX.CH.IT, a corpus for micro-diachronic linguistic investigations of Swiss normative acts in Italian. Italian has a peculiar position as an official minority translation language within the Swiss institutional system. Until now, few studies have focused on Swiss legal Italian, but the academic interest has been growing over the last two decades. In order to further expand on research in this field, resources such as corpora are fundamental. This is why LEX.CH.IT has been compiled. This corpus was originally created in the context of a doctoral research project, which will be briefly outlined in this paper. The main goals of the project are to determine whether clarity is a feature of Swiss legislation in Italian, whether there have been relevant evolutions over the last five decades and to assess the role of translation for a clear legislation. In the future, LEX.CH.IT could also be useful for a number of other projects aiming to shed light on the features of this language variety.

scholarly journals BETWEEN HERE-AND-NOW AND HEREAFTER: MINDFULNESS SEBAGAI PENGAWAL ORIENTASI TERHADAP KEHIDUPAN DAN KETAKUTAN TERHADAP KEMATIAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Cleoputri Yusainy ◽  
Ilhamuddin Ilhamuddin ◽  
Amir Hasan Ramli ◽  
Bima Pusaka Semedi ◽  
Calvin Octavianus Anggono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Death And Dying ◽  
Fear Of Death ◽  
Trait Mindfulness ◽  
Life Orientation ◽  
Significant Variance ◽  
The Future ◽  
Existential Problem

Death as an existential problem has given birth to two large spectra: fear of death or accepting it as an inevitable truth. This study aimed to examine the extent to which an individual's fear of death could be predicted by anticipation of the future (life orientation) and tendency of being here-and-now (trait mindfulness). Self-reported questionnaires of life orientation in optimism-pessimism continuum, trait mindfulness, and fear of death were presented through cloud-based online survey (N = 218 students, 73.585% females, average age 20.840 years, SD = 1.777). Hierarchical regressions analyses revealed that (i) optimistic orientation predicted a higher level of fear of death, (ii) trait mindfulness accounted for significant variance in fear of death after accounting for life orientation, and (iii) trait mindfulness did not moderate the link between life orientation and fear of death. The role of trait mindfulness was consistent in predicting lower levels of fear of death and dying of self as well as death of others, but not of dying of others. Additionally, women reported a higher level of fear of death, independent of life orientation and trait mindfulness. These individual differences should be taken into consideration when designing strategies to manage fear of death.

scholarly journals Role of Online Retailers’ Post-sale Services in Building Relationships and Developing Repurchases: A Comparison-Based Analysis Among Male and Female Customers

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kashif Javed ◽  
Min Wu ◽  
Talat Qadeer ◽  
Aqsa Manzoor ◽  
Abid Hussain Nadeem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Product Return ◽  
Online Retailers

Customers are skeptical about shopping online because e-commerce environments are typically considered impersonal. To assure product quality and to enhance customer proclivity in such environments, post-sale services (i.e., product returns, exchange, and maintenance) may be considered to alleviate customers’ skepticism. Therefore, this study’s objective is to investigate the role of an online retailer’s post-sale services (i.e., product return, exchange, and maintenance) on customers’ attitudinal (building relationships) and behavioral aspects (developing customers’ repurchase intentions). Structural equation modeling is applied to data collected through an online survey answered by 409 online customers of jd.com (after missing data were removed). Research findings show that product return, exchange, and maintenance services are strongly predictive of online customer satisfaction, and satisfaction significantly impacts customer trust. Both customer satisfaction and trust, as indicators of relationship quality, further mediate the links between product return, exchange, and maintenance services and online customer repurchase intention. In addition, differences between male and female customers were found in various aspects of online retailers’ product return, exchange, and maintenance services. This is the first empirical study that not only examines the influence of all three dimensions of online retailers’ post-sale services on customers’ online shopping perceptions and decisions, but also considers differences between male and female customers. Finally, this research provides theoretical and managerial implications based on conceptual and empirical evidence.

scholarly journals Identifikasi Peran UPT. Malioboro terhadap Penyandang difabel di Kawasan Malioboro, Yogyakarta (Analisis SOAR)

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Asdalia Br Pasaribu ◽  
Ida Ayu Suryasih
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
The Future ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Taking Care ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

This research background is the presence of persons with diffability in the Malioboro area who have not benefited from tourism activities , so that make people with diffability only show their limitations,  in addition  the difficulties  for persons with diffability have an impact on their  welfare. The Yogyakarta Government has an ambition to make Yogyakarta as an accessible city, to realizing that, the Malioboro Technical Implementation Unit has the duty to empower the community in the  Malioboro area according to its role.The objectives of this study are : 1) How the role of the involvement of Malioboro Technical Implementation Unit for People with diffability  and 2) What is the strategy of empowering people with diffability by stakeholders in the Malioboro tourism area. The analysis in this study is a descriptive qualitative analysis in reviewing the role of a technical unit to manage the  Malioboro area, called  Unit Pengelola Teknis (UPT) Malioboro involved in existing conditions and SOAR analysis of identified strengths, opportunities, expectations and results to be achieved. This research located in the Malioboro area, there is  a lot of people with diffability who have not paid enough attention to location.The results of the study show that the Malioboro Technical Implementation Unit has not carried out its duties in the field of empowerment and taking care of the of people with diffability.  The involvement is considered low, in addition,  the research indicates that many persons with diffability hope to be accommodated to receive the same tourism benefits, and are expected to be strongly involved in the future.  Keyword:  Diffability, Empowerment, Technical Implementation Unit Malioboro

Key-Narratives of Microalgae Nutrition: Exploring futures through a public Delphi survey in Germany

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Maximilian Roßmann ◽  
Christine Rösch
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Food Source ◽  
Delphi Survey ◽  
Health Product ◽  
Policy Delphi ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Scientific Technology

Abstract This paper analyses public visions of microalgae as a food source to explain present innovation paths of a yet unproven scientific technology. The paper highlights the multi-perspectivity of contested futures, focusing on the role of generalized narratives as boundary objects. Using disaggregative policy Delphi, we reveal the key-narratives of microalgae nutrition with regard to expectability, desirability, and popularity. The study involved a two-round online survey with 229 participants, who were asked open and closed questions. We then clustered the answers and gave feedback in form of generalized narratives. Participants want microalgae to sustainably feed the world, while they also expect microalgae to be more likely a health product or an inconspicuous food substitute. Our findings show that Delphi methods are not only suitable to look into the future, but also for empirical research into perspectives on the future that help distinguish and hone the cognitive interest of politicians and researchers.

scholarly journals In Our Own Words: The Complex Sensory Experiences of Autistic Adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. MacLennan ◽  
S. O’Brien ◽  
T. Tavassoli
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Sensory Input ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Sensory Reactivity ◽  
Sensory Experiences ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Autistic Adults ◽  
Sensory Hyperreactivity

AbstractAutistic adults commonly experience sensory reactivity differences. Sensory hyperreactivity is frequently researched, whilst hyporeactivity and seeking, and experiences across domains, e.g., vision, are often neglected. Therefore, we aimed to understand more about the sensory experiences of autistic adults. We conducted a mixed-methods study, co-produced with stakeholders; recruiting 49 autistic adults who completed an online survey. Firstly, quantitative results and content analysis enhanced our understanding of sensory input/contexts associated with sensory hyperreactivity, hyporeactivity, and seeking across modalities. Secondly, thematic analysis developed themes relating to ‘Outcomes’, ‘Control’, ‘Tolerance and management’, and ‘The role of other people’, informing a theoretical model of sensory reactivity differences in autistic adults. These findings have implications for support services and improving quality of life for autistic adults.

scholarly journals Face-to-Face Clinical Practice Under COVID-19 Pandemic: How Psychotherapists Describe Their Experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugénia Ribeiro ◽  
Ângela Ferreira ◽  
Cátia Cardoso ◽  
Raquel Queiroz ◽  
Vânia Silva
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Quality Dimensions ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
Therapy Quality

Driven by the theory-building around the role of the non-verbal components to communication, we aimed to understand how therapists experience the therapeutic process using a facial mask. The empirical evidence of the power of non-verbal communication to engage therapists and clients in therapeutic work, develop a positive and collaborative relationship between them, and display empathy is quite large. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, drawing from the therapists’ participation in an online survey. A sample of 137 psychotherapists with different therapy orientations and years of clinical practice participated in the study. Therapists conducted face-to-face therapy wearing face masks with existing and/or new clients. We performed an exploratory analysis, using descriptive statistics, to explore the psychotherapists’ evaluations regarding perceived impact of face masks on different therapy quality dimensions. In a complementary rationale, we analyzed the therapists’ perspectives on their experience wearing face masks using the thematic analysis methodology. Results show that among 137 psychotherapists, 114 were attending both existing and new clients, whereas only 13 were seeing exclusively existing clients and 10 were working exclusively with new clients. Despite no major differences were found between conditions regarding the perceived impact of face masks on different therapy quality dimensions and strategies adopted, the qualitative analysis allowed us to expand the quantitative results and deepen understanding of psychotherapists’ experience. Based on general and typical patterns, we propose two distinct models to describe the therapist’s experiences narrative when working with existing or new clients wearing face masks. Based on the results, we propose some recommendations to clinical practice in similar conditions.

scholarly journals Identifikasi Bakat Cabang Olahraga Dengan Metode Sport Search Pada Ektrakurikuler Sepakbola SMP Negeri 16 Kota Jambi

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-63
Author(s):  
Sukendro Sukendro ◽  
Mursyid Ihsan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Table Tennis ◽  
The Future ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
Descriptive Method

etahui tingkat kebakatan anak cabang olahraga sepakbola terutama, dan bakat cabang olahraga lainnya pada siswa SMP Negeri 16 Kota Jambi yang mengikuti ekstrakurikuler sepakbola. Penelitian yang dilakukan Menggunakan Metode deskriptif dengan analisis kualitatif, sesuai dengan tujuan agar dapat memperoleh data dengan lengkap sesuai yang diinginkan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SMP Negeri 16 Kota Jambi yang berjumlah 23 Anak yang ikut dalam tes pemanduan bakat Sport Search. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah Siswa SMP Negeri 16 Kota Jambi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Pemanduan Bakat Atlet Cabang Olahraga Sepak Bola Pada Siswa SMP Negeri 16 Kota Jambi adalah kategori berbakat sebesar 26% (6 anak), dan kategori tidak berbakat sebesar 74% (17 anak). Anak- anak yang tidak berbakat di cabang olahraga seapakbola juga memiliki bakat di cabang olahraga lain seperti: lompat jauh, sprint, gymnastics, taekwondo, karate, judo, tenis meja, tenis, bola voli, futsal, dan macam-macam olahraga air. Hal ini dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor perbedaan di antara keduanya, yaitu: lama latihan Sepak Bola, frekuensi latihan, faktor lingkungan dan peran orang tua. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diatas, dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat kebakatan para siswa cabang olahraga ekstrakurikuler sepak bola Siswa SMP Negeri 16 Kota Jambi sebagian besar menunjukkan kategori tidak berbakat. Meskipun frekuensi anak yang berbakat lebih sedikit tetapi jika dikelola dan difasilitasi dengan baik akan mampu meningkatkan prestasi pada puncaknya.ABSTRACT The aim of this research is to recognize the level of student’s talent especially in football, and other kind of sports for male students who join the extracurricular football program in SMP N 16 Jambi. This research is intentionally done by using descriptive method with qualitative analysis, according to the main objective, getting data as complete as possible. The population in this research in SMP N 16 Jambi’s students who will be put in this sport search talent-scouting, and there are 23 children who are taken as sample in this research. The result of this study shows that the talent scouting in football for SMP N 16 Jambi’s Students categorize them as the talented person for 26% (6 Students), and as many as 74% (17 Students) are categorized as non-talented children in football. However, these not-talented students apparently have a talent in other field of sports such as, long-jump, sprint, gymnastic, taekwondo, karate, judo, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, futsal and several kind of aquatic sports. This condition is influenced by various factors between them such as, duration of football’s exercises, training’s intensity, surrounding factor, and the role of parents. Based on the result mentioned above, it can be brought to an end that the grade of student’s talent in football depicts a number where most of the students are classified as non-talented students in football. However, although the frequency of talented students is lesser than the non-talented ones, this situation can be fixed if it get properly managed and getting facilitated by authorities so it can boost their performance to reach peak achievements in the future.

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