Brainstorming Technique Research Articles

Using scenarios to forecast outcomes of a refugee crisis

The Syrian civil war has led to millions of Syrians fleeing the country, and has resulted in a humanitarian crisis. By considering how such socio-political events may unfold, scenarios can lead to informed forecasts that can be used for decision-making. We examined the relationship between scenarios and forecasts in the context of the Syrian refugee crisis. Forty Turkish students who had been trained to use a brainstorming technique generated scenarios that might follow within six months of the Turkish government banning Syrian refugees from entering the country. The participants generated 3–6 scenarios. Over half were rated as ‘high’ quality in terms of completeness, relevance/pertinence, plausibility, coherence, and transparency (order effects). The scenario quality was unaffected by the scenario quantity. Even though no forecasts were requested, the participants’ first scenarios contained 0–17 forecasts. The mean forecast accuracy was 45%, and this was unaffected by the forecast quantity. Therefore, brainstorming can offer a simple and quick way of generating scenarios and forecasts that can potentially help decision-makers to tackle humanitarian crises.

The analysis of supply chain risk logistics in implementation of West Sumatera - Riau toll road development

The aim of this research is to develop a risk mitigation strategy in supply chain process of West Sumatra-Riau toll road pavement material. Data for this study was obtained through brainstorming techniques, questionnaires, field surveys and literature review. The data was analyzed using House of Risk (HOR) method. There were 18 items of risk event’s and 21 items of risk agent’s identified from the HOR phase 1, whereas risk agent handling priority data and risk mitigation actions are 19 items by using HOR phase 2. The results show that there are 2 (two) risk agents ranked 1 and 2 for the most critical, namely A1 (poor supplier performance) with ARP of 860 and A2 (Low of Contractor Capability) with ARP of 507, which can cause ± 80% of risk events where the remaining 20% is caused by other agents. There are 2 (two) mitigation actions were obtained from HOR phase 2, namely PA1 (appropriate supplier selection method) and PA4 (appropriate contractor selection method) which can prevent the emergence of ± 80% of these risk agents and ± 20% is overcome by 17 other mitigation actions.

Challenges of attracting construction workers to skill development and training programmes

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that discourage construction workers from undergoing skill development training, and to suggest steps for making the training programmes more attractive to them.Design/methodology/approachThe research used an exploratory approach of unstructured interviews with construction workers (bottom-up approach), and the guided group brainstorming technique with the help of experienced industry professionals (top-down approach).FindingsFrom the unstructured interviews, five inhibiting factors were identified which discourage construction workers from undergoing training. Furthermore, to recognise the causes of the inhibiting factors, 13 possible causal attributes (PCAs) were identified from the brainstorming approach. Subsequently, these PCAs were classified into five possible causal factors (PCFs) on the basis of those concerned stakeholder(s) that are most closely involved and most responsible for fixing them.Research limitations/implicationsThe research provides recommendations to practitioners for pragmatic and permanent resolution of each of the PCFs, which serves as a framework for the construction industry to reduce the scarcity of trained workers in the industry. Also, the results may serve as a model for the planning and successful implementation of any new skill-training programme for the construction workers in any developing economy, such as India.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the literature by highlighting the views of construction workers on the training establishments, which very few studies have considered in the past. Also, the research provides a detailed process of brainstorming approach, which will help the research community to appreciate its use in studies related to the construction industry.

Predicting the future of disruptive technologies: The method of alternative histories

With digital technologies shaping competition in many industries, predicting the future of potentially disruptive technologies becomes an essential task of business leaders concerned with the survival and success of their organizations. Looking into the future of disruptive technologies requires a philosophical stance and a practical method that accommodates the inherent uncertainty and nonlinearity of the path of disruptive innovations. Unfortunately, much of the current thinking in relation to adoption and diffusion of innovations is rather linear and deterministic. This article proposes a set of philosophical principles, together with a practical brainstorming method, for glimpsing into the future of disruptive technologies. The method of alternative histories is based on the traditional brainstorming techniques and the philosophical ideas of Imre Lakatos, Roy Bhaskar, Bruno Latour, and Nassim Taleb.

BRAINSTORMING TECHNIQUE TO DEVELOP THE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL

The aim of this study entitled “Brainstorming Technique to Develop the Students’ Writing Skill” was to investigate to find out the effectiveness of brainstorming technique in teaching writing. The research was conducted to 35 students in the 2nd grade at SMP N 1 Tarogong Kidul. The data was collecting on 19 April 2016 until 17 May 2016. The researcher used a quantitative method to answer this problem. First, the students were given pre-test to know the ability students’ writing before giving treatment. Then, the students were given the treatment by teaching writing using brainstorming technique. After giving the treatment, the students’ was given a post-test. The result of pre-test and post-test were analyzed by using t-test. All the processes of collecting, analyzing and interpreting the data were aimed to test the hypothesis. The researcher used the hypothesis criterion test if:-tcritical ≤ tobserved ≥ tcritical, then alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. It means that there is significant difference of using brainstorming in students’ writing skill as the tobserved pointed at 11.884, and tcritical pointed 2.0484, so the tobserved (11.884) was higher than -tcritical (- 2.0484) and tcritical (2.0484). The research resulted, alternative (Ha) was accepted and null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. Moreover, it means that there was difference of using brainstorming in students’ writing skill.

계층분석과정 기법을 활용한 군 물류체계 개선 사용자요구사항 도출 및 우선순위화에 관한 연구

While there have been many innovation attempts in relation to the military logistics system, their performance cannot be measured objectively due to a lack of reliable indicators. This is largely because traditional performance indicators do not systematically consider the requirements of stakeholders in military logistics services. This study aims to identify user requirements (UR) through a logical and systematic procedure, which would serve as a cornerstone for performance indicators in the military logistics system. More specifically, this study formed an expert group, collected candidate URs through the brainstorming technique, examined qualification conditions, and grouped and stratified them. Using an interview-style questionnaire survey and a comparison with previous studies, we developed a hierarchical model for UR items. We then applied the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and identified priorities for UR items. Finally, this study analyzed the resulting priorities from the perspectives of various stakeholders and derived implications. As it applies a scientific method and demonstrates the importance of reliable UR items, this paper is expected to provide a basic reference in developing performance indicators for future innovation in the military logistics system.

Urgently strategic insights to resolve the Nigerian food security crisis

The food security crisis is a serious worldwide predicament in developing countries but it is a relatively larger problem in Nigeria. We argued there was no solution for the Nigerian food security crisis because researchers had not customized theoretical models with data-driven priorities grounded on local agriculture subject matter expert knowledge. We collected data from local agriculture extension workers who had specialized knowledge of the problems. We applied the consensual qualitative research method with embedded nominal brainstorming and multiple correspondence statistical techniques at the group level of analysis to develop a proposed solution. Our final model highlighted strategically urgent ideas to increase agriculture productivity and appease the most severe constraints in rural Nigeria. The results extended what was already published in the literature and should generalize to rural farmers in Nigeria as well as to government policymakers in developing countries around the world.

The The Effectiveness of Brainstorming and Mind Mapping to Teach Writing Narrative Text for Students with Extrovert and Introvert Personalities


 
 
 
 Teaching English in SMA is teaching and learning a foreign language as a part of national education. Moreover, modern teaching technique should be developed to encompass the reality. This study aimed to measuring the effectiveness of brainstorming and mind mapping to teach writing narrative text with extrovert and introvert personalities. This research used 2x2 factorial experimental designs. The subjects were the students of class XI IPA 1 and XI IPA 2 of SMAN 2 Tegal. It was divided into two groups, they were extrovert and introvert personality. The instruments were used test, questionnaire, pre-test, and post-test. The finding of this research indicates that brainstorming technique was more effective than mind mapping technique to students with extrovert personality. While there was no significant difference between a student who was taught by using brainstorming technique and those taught by using mind mapping technique with introvert personality. It means that brainstorming technique is more effective to the students with extrovert personality, while mind mapping technique is effective to the students with introvert personality. Based on our findings, we conclude that both brainstorming technique and mind mapping technique can help and improve the students in writing skill for both students with extrovert and introvert personality.
 
 
 

An Investigation of the Round Robin Brainstorming in Improving English Speaking Ability Among Nakhonphanom University’s Second Year Students in Thailand

As a second-year English teacher at Nakhonphanom University, it has become important to put more emphasis on the student’s ability to understand and speak the English language. The main objective as a teacher is to help the students learn the English language by utilizing the best methods. Thailand is rapidly becoming part of the global economy where university students require English speaking skills to get recognition in the global job market. As such, English teachers must double their efforts to ensure students reach international standards of communicating. Like any other university in Thailand, Nakhonphanom University has prioritized its efforts in improving the English-speaking abilities of its students. This research, therefore, aims at exploring the use of Round Robin Brainstorming as a technique to help Thai students understand and speak English through oral presentations. The researcher arranged the students in groups each having eight participants in a circular manner. Each group contained high English performing students and low English performing students. Each participant was given 5 minutes to talk about each other’s weaknesses and to brainstorm ideas that would help improve these weaknesses. 
 
 The study combined both qualitative and quantitative methods. The study used a pre-test and post-test design as well as observing the students and questionnaires as data collection instruments. The overall pre-test scores showed a mean 4.03 which was low but went to a high of 11.97 in the post-test. The SD in the pre-test was 0.83 and the post-test was 0.13 meaning an overall improvement in the speaking abilities of the participants after implementing the Round Robin technique. The findings from the research showed that the pronunciation accuracy, language appropriateness, grammatical accuracies, and English fluency had been significantly higher after the implementation of the Round Robin Brainstorming technique. The students were extremely satisfied with the technique and they also felt relaxed and comfortable in discussing any of the topics given. The Round Robin Brainstorming method facilitated teamwork and enjoyment while at the same time improving the students' ability to speak English. The findings and results of this study will be used to improve the English-speaking process for Thai students. More specifically, the findings can be used as a reference while implementing the Round Robin Brainstorming technique as well as solving problems in the classrooms.

Identifikasi Karakteristik Teknik Elisitasi pada Rekayasa Kebutuhan Perangkat Lunak: Sebuah Review Sistematis

Accuracy of elicitation techniques selection will affect the quality of software requirements. However, mostly the selection was based on familiarity only. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the characteristics of each technique and its development. The identification was initialized through paper review on requirements elicitation topics published between 2001-2016. The results show that interviews are most frequently studied techniques. In addition, interviews, brainstorming, and document analysis considered as developed techniques. The developments are related to the use of processing tools from interviews such as tool ladder, electronic communication software and analytical techniques, namely social network analysis and collaborative filtering. The use of web application tools and social network sites marked the development of brainstorming technique. While in document analysis, the involvement of business process models and organizational models characterized the development. Interviews, brainstorming, and document analysis are most frequently used combinations techniques. Document analysis is used to find basic information, while interview is used to engaged with core users, and brainstorming is used to determine the list of requirements.

IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN DENGAN METODE BRAINSTORMING TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN REMAJA TENTANG TUMBUH KEMBANG DI PAUH KOTA PADANG

Remaja merupakan generasi penerus bangsa yang harus di jaga agar dapat melanjutkan perjuangan dan mewujudkan cita-cita bangsa. Masa remaja merupakan masa yang penuh gejolak, dimana pada masa ini mudah terjadi konflik akibat pertumbuhan dan perkembangan yang drastis. Remaja yang mengalami kegagalan dalam mengembangkan rasa identitasnya akan menyebabkan kehilangan arah dan mengalami kebingungan peran yang dapat berdampak pada perilaku yang menyimpang, seperti menutup diri dari masyarakat, melakukan tindakan yang kriminal atau tawuran sehingga tidak jarang dipandang oleh lingkungannya sebagai penyimpangan atau kenakalan. Sebagai upaya preventif maka dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang berupa pemberian pendidikan kesehatan tentang tumbuh kembang pada remaja. Tempat pelaksanaan kegiatan yakni di kelurahan Cupak Tangang Kecamatan Pauh Kota Padang. Jumlah peserta sebanyak 34 orang remaja yang berusia 12-18 tahun dan memiliki tumbuh kembang yang normal. Metode pendidikan kesehatan menggunakan teknik brainstorming dengan pendekatan CHMN (Community Mental Health Nursing) pilar IV (manajemen kasus). Alat ukur menggunakan kuesioner 11 pertanyaan yang berupa self-reported yang menggambarkan pengetahuan remaja tentang tumbuh kembang yang dialaminya. Hasil kegiatan didapatkan bahwa ada peningkatan pengetahuan yang dignifikan pada remaja tentang tumbuh kembang sebelum dan sesudah diberikan pendidikan kesehatan (p<0,05). Tingkat pengetahuan remaja sebelum diberikan pendidikan kesehatan rata-rata 6 dan setelah diberikan pendidikan kesehatan rata-rata meningkat menjadi 10. Saran pada orang tua agar dapat melakukan stimulasi tumbuh kembang pada remaja dengan cara memberikan pola asuh yang demokratis dan permisif. Diharapkan perawat CMHN yang berada di puskesmas dapat melanjutkan pendidikan kesehatan secara berkelanjutan sebagau upaya preventif untuk mencegah perilaku menyimpang pada remaja.

Efektifitas Model Pembelajaran Osborn Dengan Teknik Brainstorming Pada Mata Kuliah Metode Numerik

This study aims to determine the students’ learning outcomes, students’ activities and students’ response of Osborn model with the Brainstorming technique using the matlab application in the numerical method subjects, especially in the roots of nonlinear equations material. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The subjects in this study were 6 students of sixth semester. Data collected are through observation of student activities, test questions and student response sheets. While data analysis techniques are carried out using the mean and percentage formulas. The results showed that at the 1st meeting the mean student activity reached 84,5%, the second meeting reached 95,2%, and the 3rd meeting reached 98,2%. Student learning outcomes are the lowest 81 and the highest is 93.5. While the percentage of student responses 93.3% is very good category. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that Osborn Learning Model with the Brainstorming technique by applying matlab application is effective on student learning outcomes in numerical method subjects.

The current state of software license renewals in the I.T. industry

Abstract Context The software industry has changed significantly in the 21st century; no longer is it dominated by organizations seeking to sell products directly to customers, instead most multinational organizations nowadays provide services via licensing agreements. These licenses are for a fixed-duration; and hence, the question of their renewal becomes of paramount importance for the selling organization’s revenue. Objective Despite its financial impact, the topic of license renewal strategies, processes, tools, and support receives very limited attention in the research literature. Hence, it is believed that an interesting research question is: What is the state of current industrial practice in this essential field? Method To initially explore the topic of license renewals, this paper implements the Grounded theory method. To implement the method, semi-structured, cross-sectional, anonymous, selfreported interviews are carried out with 20 professionals from multiple organizations, later the Constant Comparative Method is used to analyse the collected data. Results This paper presents a synthesized picture of the current industrial practice of the end-to-end software license renewal process. Alongside, it also identifies a set of challenges and risk factors that impact on renewal decisions of customers, hence on the overall revenue of seller organizations. Finally, using structured brainstorming techniques, this paper identifies 11 future research directions, that can help organizations with the mitigation of the risks in the license renewal process. Conclusion It is concluded that lack of effective communication among stakeholders, the absence of customer trust, and scarcity of value generated from purchased licenses are among the primary drivers that influence renewal decisions. Also, there is a need to invest in intelligent automation along with artificial intelligence enabled analytics in order to enhance customer satisfaction.

Teaching Writing to Non-Native Speakers: First Language Composing v/s Second Language Composing

The study aimed to evaluate teaching techniques for non-native speakers in terms of first language composing v/s second language composing. The study holds significance since it discusses different aspects of writing, including deep examination of composing process. The study was conducted among skilled and unskilled L2 writers. The results of the study showed that L1 and L2 writers devoted most of their time to generate ideas that display recursiveness in their composing processes. Results also depicted that brainstorming techniques can be approached in different forms, which can also be a good individual strategy that can be used by the students. Pedagogic recommendations need to be based on accurate and practical theories. Results has depicted that time planning and quality of L2 texts among students are positively affected from translating thoughts. Regarding pedagogical implications, the study has postulated that these techniques should be adapted by L2 students.

Teaching Writing to Non-Native Speakers: First Language Composing V/S Second Language Composing

The study aimed to evaluate teaching techniques for non-native speakers in terms of first language composing v/s second language composing. The study holds significance since it discusses different aspects of writing, including deep examination of composing process. The study was conducted among skilled and unskilled L2 writers. The results of the study showed that L1 and L2 writers devoted most of their time to generate ideas that display recursiveness in their composing processes. Results also depicted that brainstorming techniques can be approached in different forms, which can also be a good individual strategy that can be used by the students. Pedagogic recommendations need to be based on accurate and practical theories. Results has depicted that time planning and quality of L2 texts among students are positively affected from translating thoughts. Regarding pedagogical implications, the study has postulated that these techniques should be adapted by L2 students.

Priorización de medidas para la consolidación de la toma de decisiones compartidas en las prestaciones del Sistema Nacional de Salud español

ObjectiveIdentify and prioritize according to their relevance, measures, interventions and indispensable instruments to support the establishment of a strategic framework in the Spanish National Health System to enable the responsible and informed exercise of the autonomy of its users and patients for shared decision-making. MethodGroup consultation, structured according to procedures adapted from brainstorming techniques, nominal group and Rand consensus method. ResultsThe 10 panellists proposed 53 possible actions focusing on “macro” structural measures (legal support and explicit prioritization of shared decision-making on health policy, curricular measures of the teaching system and dynamisation of cultural change), “meso” (generation and dissemination of accredited information by specific research lines and instruments to help shared decision-making), and “micro” activities (measures to stimulate the introduction of shared decision-making in the agency relationship with citizen and users of the healthcare system). ConclusionsThe consensus emerging from the consultation points to the need to incorporate into the strategic priorities of health policy, structural measures that support and encourage the development of shared decision-making in a number of specific areas of evolution and change in the relationship between health professionals and patients as an attribute of quality in access to the benefits and services of the public healthcare system.

Identification of possible strategies for implementing PBL at INES-Ruhengeri: A preliminary study

In order to make its orientation of University of Applied Science (UAS) a success, INES is required to operate a complete shift in the philosophy and methodology of providing its educational services. One of the suitable methodologies for UAS is the Problem Based Learning (PBL). Despite various trainings on the matter and verbal encouragements from the top leaders, PBL is still not officially adopted and/or systematically practiced at INES. Besides, up to this date, no explicit strategic moves were adopted to ensure consistent and systematic implementation of PBL approach. This paper aims at laying the foundation to an action research geared towards developing strategic priorities for effective implementation of PBL in INES context. A pure qualitative approach was used. Data were collected from a sample of purposively selected students representatives and Deans of Faculties, using brainstorming technique. Identified strengths of INES include the leadership will regarding implementation of applied Science orientation, systematization of field visits, existence of adequate infrastructure, many young teaching staff etc. The fact that PBL is not applied in any other private university, labor market situation and needs, existence of innovative development programs at the country level were some identified opportunities. Challenges identified include lack of financial means, low level of English, staff turnover and many students who likely do not know what they exactly want. Three strategic goals namely (1) INES curricula are adapted to PBL, (2) the teaching, learning and assessment practices are aligned to PBL and/or its variants’ requirements, and (3) staff experience and competences are sustained as well as some specific strategic actions were proposed for implementing PBL in INES context. The paper ends recognizing that there is need to further the research using action research strategy in order to come up with generalizable and validated strategic priorities

Group Decision Making With Unbalanced-Expertise

Problem complexities have forced the decision makings techniques to shift to a more dynamic approach. In this study, a mixed decision-making methodology is introduced which integrates multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) techniques with qualitative group decision making approaches (Delphi, Brainstorming, and Nominal group technique). In addition, this study proposes a generalizable new multi-attribute group decision-making approach, with a group of experts who have a non-equal level of expertise. Feasibility of the proposed approach is tested with a case of a factor rating (Weighted Score method) MADM.

Optimization of the Spare Part Stocks for the Pandur Cz Armoured Vehicle

Abstract The paper deals with the optimal solution of the proposal of spare part stocks for the PANDUR armoured vehicle operated in the Army of the Czech Republic. The aim of the paper is to propose an optimal amount of spare part stocks according to their categorization from the viewpoint of the purpose of consumption, delivery time and expected operation. The solution is based on comparing the actual spare part consumption and the normative consumption. The actual consumption is considered for the entire time of use in the Army of the Czech Republic. For the purposes of the submitted article the brainstorming techniques and the integrated environment of the MATLAB program have been used in addition of basic methods

Penerapan Metode Brainstormingpada Pembelajaran Fisika Materi Wujud Zat

Innovation in a learning is an important factor in determining the success of the learning process of learners. Therefore, teachers should be able to choose and determine either a strategy, method or even a learning approach in accordance with learning materials and learning objectives. The use of methods or appropriate learning techniques on a learning material will support the effectiveness of the process in it. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of brainstorming techniques on student physics learning outcomes on learning material form Substance. This research is a quantitative research. Technique of collecting data (was) using test. Moreover, research hypothesis was tested using t-test formula. Based on the results of data analysis obtained, the average score on the experimental class is 81.66 while that on control class is 71.00. Hypothesis testing which obtains tcount = 4,595 with price t table = 2,000, indicates that the price of t arithmetic is not in the acceptance area of H0. H0 is rejected because the acceptance area is between - ttable = - 2,000 to ttable = 2,000 for 60 of degree of freedom with significance level 5%. Therefore, Ha is accepted. It means that there is significant impact of brainstorming toward students achievement on learning state of matter.