Collection Methods Research Articles

THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR, TEAMWORK, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WORK ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE PT. BAHTERA BAHARI SHIPYARD BATAM

This study aims to determine the effect of Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Teamwork, Occupational Health, and Occupational Safety on Employee Performance of PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard Batam. This study uses a quantitative approach with data collection methods using a questionnaire. The population of this study were all employees of PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard Batam, totaling 254 employees, with sampling using the Slovin formula so as to obtain respondents totaling 72 employees. The analytical test tool used is SPSS (Statistical Program for Social Science) version 29. The results of this study found that (1) There is a positive and significant effect of Organizational Citizenship Behavior on employee performance, (2) There is a positive and significant effect of Teamwork on employee performance, (3) There is a positive and significant effect of Occupational Health on employee performance, (4) There is no positive and significant effect of Occupational Safety on employee performance, (5) Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Teamwork, Occupational Health, and Occupational Safety simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance of PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard Batam.

Resilience in 3rd grade Muhammadiyah Vocational High School students: The impact of achievement emotions

Third-year students at Vocational High School must meet many academic demands towards the end of their study period. These include fieldwork practices, report writing, attending sessions, taking tests, and preparing for exams and higher education. Such demands can affect their emotions and resilience, leading to a study being conducted to assess the impact of achievement emotions on their resilience. The research method employed in this study was quantitative, using a simple linear regression analysis technique. The research sample consisted of 183 third-grade students from SMK Muhammadiyah in Bandung, selected using a cluster random sampling technique. The study utilized two measuring tools: the achievement emotions scale and the resilience scale. The data collection method was a questionnaire, which was conducted both online and offline (paper-based). The results indicated that positive and negative emotions simultaneously influence the resilience of grade 3 vocational school students. Positive emotions play a significant positive role in increasing resilience, while negative emotions can reduce it. Educators and parents can focus on nurturing positive emotions in their students to create a positive learning environment. Cognitive restructuring may be the intervention strategy to change students' appraisal of learning situations so that they evoke enjoyment and relief and then eliminate boredom, making students more resilient.

“Transgenders are not dinosaurs!” Stigma faced by transgender women in their daily lives in India: implications for research and policy

Background Transgender women face stigma that adversely impacts their mental wellbeing. The stigma can be self-directed (internal), discrimination, violence and hatred directed towards them by others, mostly cis-gender persons (interpersonal stigma) and discrimination faced at the level of institutional arrangements (structural stigma). Methods This was an exploratory study that used qualitative methods of data collection (focused group discussions and in-depth interviews) to gather data from consenting adult trans women who lived in the city of Kolkata situated in the eastern state of West Bengal in India. Results The findings showed that trans women faced the trauma of non-acceptance and even rejection by their families when they began to express their chosen gender. Their gender non-conforming behaviour made them the butt of ridicule and harassment in school, resulting in many of them not finishing school. This made finding employment difficult. The trans women study participants also faced harassment at the hands of the police and from hospital staff, making them reluctant to approach the police for help and seek treatment from health providers for their physical as well as mental health concerns. Conclusions It is important for researchers to be cognizant of the challenges faced by trans women/transgender people while designing and conducting research. It is also important for policymakers to make gender affirming policies to mitigate and eliminate the stigma that transgender people are subject to thereby promoting their wellbeing.

The Great Lakes Winter Grab: Limnological data from a multi‐institutional winter sampling campaign on the Laurentian Great Lakes

AbstractInterest in winter limnology is growing rapidly, but progress is hindered by a shortage of standardized multivariate datasets on winter conditions. Addressing the winter data gap will enhance our understanding of winter ecosystem function and of lake response to environmental change. Here, we describe a dataset generated by a multi‐institutional winter sampling campaign across all five Laurentian Great Lakes and some of their connecting waters (the Great Lakes Winter Grab). The objective of Winter Grab was to characterize mid‐winter limnological conditions in the Great Lakes using standard sample collection and analysis methods. Nineteen research groups sampled 49 locations varying widely in depth and trophic status, collecting a range of limnological data. This dataset includes physical, chemical, and biological measurements. These data can be used to examine diverse aspects of Great Lakes ecosystems or integrated with winter observations from other lakes to improve understanding of winter limnology across different aquatic systems.

An Analysis of Students' Perspective Toward the Classroom Management of English Teaching-Learning Process at MTs NW Putra Rinjani NW

This study has two objectives. The first objective is To describe the Students' Perspective Toward the Classroom Management of English Teaching-Learning Process at MTs NW Putra Rinjani NW .The second objective is To know what the students Problem in learning English Language. The data collection methods used in this study observation and interview. The data analysis method uses a qualitative descriptive method with the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The result of the study shows that to handle a big class, the teacher uses the conventional seating arrangement. The teacher uses both English and Indonesian in the teaching and learning process in order that the students understand the lesson. To make the students easy to understand the material, the teacher acts as an informer and monitor in the teaching and learning process. The teacher uses small groups in grouping students. The teacher corrects the students’ spoken and written language by checking students’ pronunciation and writing one by one. The teacher gives feedback to the students individually or in groups. The teacher’s voice is loud in explaining the material. It is aimed to make the students hear the teacher’s voice clearly. The teacher’s pronunciation is correct and clear.

Optimising school leadership development for 21st-century learning: An in-depth analysis of South African private secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal

There have been significant and rapid improvements in information and communication technology (ICT) since the early 1990s. Subsequent global changes have increased with the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and have dictated pedagogical transformation. Many countries have moved from traditional approaches of education to 21st-century Learning (21CL). 21CL is ICT-aligned, inquiry-based, and includes the development of affective abilities. School leadership influences all structures and individuals directly in a school. It has the potential to be one of the cornerstones of the paradigm shift to 21CL. I investigated how school leadership is developed to facilitate 21CL and how it can be improved. I required quantitative and qualitative data to achieve the research objectives. Therefore, I adopted a mixed methods research approach that is underpinned by the positivist and interpretivist paradigms. I used a case study design. The data collection methods I employed were questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and focus group interviews. Phase one of the research involved the quantitative data collection from twenty-five schools, of which five schools were purposely sampled for the second qualitative phase. The use of transformational leadership, strategic leadership, system leadership, and ecological leadership in enacting 21CL featured prominently in the reviewed literature. However, the research findings show that, largely, these four leadership theories were not incorporated in leadership development in South Africa. The results also show that school leadership development specifically designed for 21CL, was limited. The leadership training that is available focused more on administrative tasks instead of on leadership theories and skills to facilitate 21CL. I recommend that further research be conducted in both private and public schools in other South African provinces.

ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM ON PATIENT SATISFACTION AT RATU AJI PUTRI BOTUNG HOSPITAL, PENAJAM PASER UTARA REGENCY

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the online registration system on patient satisfaction at Ratu Aji Putri Botung Hospital, Penajam Paser Utara Regency. This research uses a quantitative approach. The subjects of this study were patients of Ratu Aji Putri Botung Hospital and a sample of 83 people was taken as respondents. The data collection method used a questionnaire. The testing technique uses validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test and Regression Analysis test in which there are t test results, and the coefficient of determination. Based on the results of the t test regression analysis, it shows that the tcount value on the Online Registration System variable (X) on Patient Satisfaction (Y) is 5.775 and the significance value is 0.000. Then the significance value of 0.000 <0.05, while the comparison between tcount and ttable is 5.775> 1.989. This shows that the level of significance is smaller and also the comparison between tcount is greater than ttabel and is positive, it can be concluded that the Online Registration System (X) has a positive and significant effect on Patient Satisfaction (Y). The results showed that the utilization of information and communication technology applied to this Online Registration System will create an organized system and avoid the accumulation of more patients to come repeatedly to the service place, but customers only come according to the days and hours obtained from the Online Registration System website patients at a service place, so that the online registration system will increase patient satisfaction at Ratu Aji Putri Botung Hospital.

THE INFLUENCE OF JOB PROMOTION, COMPETENCE, DISCIPLINE AND MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

The study serves to determine the effect of job promotion, competence, discipline, and motivation on employee productivity. The population of the above research is operators and supervisors. To calculate the number of samples using the Slovin formula and obtained a total of 86 people as a sample. This type of research uses quantitative research. The data collection method used is an online questionnaire. The results of the study state that job promotion has no positive and insignificant effect on employees. Competence has a positive and significant effect on employees. Discipline has a positive and significant effect on employees. Motivation produces a positive and insignificant effect on employees. Job promotion, competence, discipline and motivation simultaneously have a significant effect on employee work productivity.

An assessment of household solid waste management in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, India

<p>Rapid industrialization, urbanization, population growth, and migration from rural areas have resulted in increased solid waste generation in developing cities, which is commonly regarded as the most significant urban issue. The improper disposal of waste and inefficient collection methods is a significant problem in most of the municipalities in Indian cities. This challenge is further compounded by unscientific waste treatment practices, lack of modern technology, and limited resources. This study aims to assess the status of solid waste generation and disposal across different household income groups and to evaluate how Mainpuri manage and handles the solid waste management system. The study is based on primary data collected through a household survey in Mainpuri city, covering a sample of 1,836 households from various income groups. The data used in this assessment was collected from household surveys and government records. Although there is a recycling plant in operation, its capacity is inadequate to address the increasing waste generation and demands of the community. This shortfall underscores the need for enhanced waste management strategies and infrastructure to effectively cope with the rising volumes of solid waste. As a result, large quantities of solid waste accumulate in low-lying areas near the Isan River and the proximity of the plant. Without a comprehensive solid waste management plan in the municipality, the situation is likely to deteriorate further. Mainpuri City urgently needs a sustainable strategy to effectively manage its solid waste, addressing both current challenges and future demands. Implementing such a strategy is essential for improving public health, environmental conditions, and overall quality of life in the city.</p>

Enhancing Resurrection Practices for Unusable General Inventory Items in Hospital Settings

Background: Effective patient care in hospitals relies on the proper functioning of medical equipment. Malfunctioning general inventory items, such as patient beds, wheelchairs, and saline stands, pose significant challenges to hospital operations and patient care. D.G.H. Negombo needs help maintaining these items due to limited financial resources and inadequate technical expertise.Objective: To improve the resurrection practices of selected unusable general inventory items at D.G.H. Negombo.Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from August 1, 2022, to November 15, 2023, and involved three phases: pre-intervention (assessment), intervention (implementation), and post-intervention (evaluation). Data collection methods included key informant interviews (K.I.I.), self-administered questionnaires (S.A.Q.), and desk reviews. The study targeted general inventory items marked for condemnation and included unit heads and maintenance technicians in its scope.Results: Pre-intervention assessments identified key issues such as inadequate technical skills, poor coordination, and insufficient infrastructure. Interventions implemented included skill development workshops, improved documentation practices, and enhanced communication strategies. Post-intervention evaluations demonstrated significant improvements in repair times, resource availability, and satisfaction among unit heads. Notably, 78% of wheelchairs, 79% of patient trolleys, and 76% of patient beds were successfully resurrected.Conclusions: The interventions enhanced the resurrection of unusable general inventory items, extended equipment lifespans, and achieved substantial cost savings.

The Role of Customer Satisfaction in Mediating the Influence of Service Quality on Repurchase Intention

Tourism activities in Indonesia are activities that can make a big contribution to the country. One form of contribution to increasing tourism is the activity of Online Travel Agents. Bali Panca Hanasta Tours is one of the Online Travel Agents in Bali that prioritizes the quality of service to encourage consumer repurchase intentions. The quality of service presented is expected to be able to provide a sense of satisfaction to customers by paying attention to customer needs and desires in order to be able to increase consumer repurchase intentions for the services provided. This study aims to understand the effect of service quality on repurchase intentions and the role of customer satisfaction as a mediating variable on online travel agent customers of Bali Panca Hanasta Tours in Bali. This study involved 100 respondents of Bali Panca Hanasta Tours customers. The data collection method was carried out through an online questionnaire, and data analysis using path analysis. The results of this study indicate that service quality has a positive and significant effect on repurchase intentions, and customer satisfaction successfully partially mediates the effect of service quality on repurchase intentions. The implications of the results of this study theoretically can be a reference for other researchers who want to study service quality, customer satisfaction, and repurchase intentions. In practice, it is expected to be a consideration and input for marketers and business actors in maximizing service quality and customer satisfaction as an effective and sustainable marketing strategy to increase repurchase intentions.

TRAIT AND FACTOR GROUP COUNSELING IN IMPROVING STUDENTS' CAREER PLANNING

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of providing trait and factor group counseling on improving student career planning. The method used in this research is experimental times series design with a population of 47 students and a research sample of 6 students. The data collection method in this research used a student career planning questionnaire consisting of 23 statements with a reliability value (rcount) of 0.868. Based on the research results, pre-test results 1, 2, 3 were obtained which showed that the career planning of students in the research sample was in the low category. Meanwhile, the post-test results 1, 2, 3 show that students' career planning has increased and is in the high category. So, it can be concluded that providing trait and factor group counseling has an influence on improving the career planning of student.

Analysis of Interest in Using Cryptocurrency as a Means of Payment in Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to find out whether cryptocurrencies can be used as a means of payment in Indonesia and also to find out how to grow interest in using cryptocurrencies in Indonesia. This is based on the convenience offered by cryptocurrencies. The research method used is a qualitative research method with a data collection method using semi-structured interview techniques. The data analysis method uses the analysis method according to Miles and Huberman. The results of the study reveal that Indonesia is currently still unable to use cryptocurrency as a means of payment. This is due to several key factors including regulatory unpreparedness and lack of cryptocurrency literacy for the public. The results of the study also revealed that an effective way to increase interest in using cryptocurrencies in Indonesia is to educate about cryptocurrencies and increase financial literacy to the public.

ENHANCING BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH CSR: A CASE STUDY OF "BETTER LIVING IN MALAHING” IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF CARROLL'S PYRAMID

This study examines PT PKT's CSR initiative, "Better Living in Malahing," in relation to business sustainability and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research underscores the critical role of economic responsibility and profitability in sustaining both social and environmental goals. Using a qualitative case study approach, the study delves into the implementation of the CSR program based on Carroll's Pyramid of responsibilities, encompassing economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic dimensions. Data collection methods include in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. Findings reveal that the program significantly improved the quality of life for coastal communities in Bontang while simultaneously bolstering the company's reputation. Moreover, a strong correlation between corporate social responsibility and sustainable financial performance is identified. The conclusion emphasizes that integrating CSR into core business strategies is crucial for long-term sustainability. This research contributes by illustrating the necessity of well-structured, enduring CSR initiatives in supporting economic, social, and environmental dimensions of corporate operations.

Estimating the Social Visibility of Abortions in Uganda and Ethiopia Using the Game of Contacts.

Social network-based data collection methods that rely on third-party reporting have emerged as a promising approach for measuring abortion in restrictive settings. In order for these methods to accurately measure abortion incidence, they must also assess the visibility of abortions within social networks. Failure to do so may result in estimates affected by transmission bias, caused by imperfect knowledge of all abortions within one's social network. In this paper, we present exploratory research that uses respondent-driven sampling (RDS) and the game of contacts method to measure abortion visibility in four sites in Uganda and Ethiopia. We assess the existence of potential biases in the game of contacts estimate of abortion visibility in each site by conducting several internal and external validity tests. While these tests provided some promising results, other factors such as the representativeness of the RDS samples, direct versus indirect abortion knowledge transfers, and the generalizability of the study sites may have introduced biases into the final estimates of abortion visibility in this study. We conclude by making recommendations on how applications of this methodology could be improved to better estimate abortion-related transmission bias.

Collecting sociodemographic data in primary care: Qualitative interviews in community health centers.

Many primary care organizations do not routinely collect sociodemographic data (SDD) such as race, gender, or income despite the importance of this data in addressing health disparities. To understand the experiences of primary care providers and staff in collecting SDD. A qualitative interview study with 33 primary care and interprofessional team members from eight Ontario Community Health Centres (CHCs). Semi-structured virtual interviews and content analysis of interview transcripts. Participants reported using both formal methods of SDD collection, and informal methods of SDD collection that were more organic, varied, and conducted over time. Participants discussed sometimes feeling uncomfortable collecting this data formally, as well as associated burden and limited resources to support collection. Client-provider rapport was noted as facilitating data collection and participants suggested more training, streamlined data collection, and better communication about purpose and use of data. SDD can be collected informally or formally but there are limitations to informally collected data and barriers to the adoption of formal processes.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis Detection in Premature Infants Using Broadband Optical Spectroscopy.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating disease affecting premature infants. Broadband optical spectroscopy (BOS) is a method of noninvasive optical data collection from intra-abdominal organs in premature infants, offering potential for disease detection. Herein, a novel machine learning approach, iterative principal component analysis (iPCA), is developed to select optimal wavelengths from BOS data collected invivo from neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients for NEC classification. Neural network models were trained for classification, with a reduced-feature model distinguishing NEC with an accuracy of 88%, a sensitivity of 89%, and a specificity of 88%. While whole-spectrum models performed the best for accuracy and specificity, a reduced feature model excelled in sensitivity, with minimal cost to other metrics. This research supports the hypothesis that the analysis of human tissue via BOS may permit noninvasive disease detection. Furthermore, a medical device optimized with these models may potentially screen for NEC with as few as seven wavelengths.

Feasibility of snakehead fish hatchery (Channa striata) using a round pond in Labuan Amas Selatan district, Hulu Sungai Tengah regency, Kalimantan Selatan province, Indonesia

<p>This study aims to determine the technicalities and analyze the feasibility of <em>snakehead fish</em> (<em>Chana striata</em>) hatchery using round ponds in Labuan Amas Selatan District. The data collection methods used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis used is a qualitative descriptive analysis to determine the technical aspects of the fish hatchery, financial analysis to determine the feasibility of the business with profit analysis, Payback Period (PP), Break Event Point (BEP), Net Present Value (NPV), Net Benefit Cost (Net B/C), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). The study results show that <em>snakehead fish</em> hatchery using round ponds produces <em>snakehead fish</em> seed in 7 cycles in one year; in each cycle, 6–10 pairs of <em>snakehead fish</em> are used, which can be spawned with an average nursery time of 1.5 months. <em>Snakehead fish</em> cultivation techniques include broodstock maintenance, broodstock selection, spawning, larval transfer and maintenance, nursery, harvesting, and marketing. The results of the business feasibility analysis obtained a profit value of IDR 63,465,000/year with a speedy return on investment for 1.64 years, the BEP value of production = 20,742 seed < the production value = 56,000 seed, and the BEP price of IDR 667/seed < the current price = IDR 1,800/seed. The NPV value at the hatchery reached IDR 366,007,925, meaning NPV > 0, Net B/C > 1 value of 4.62, and IRR value of 62.81%, which means it is greater than the current interest rate of 6%. Based on various financial analyses, the <em>snakehead fish</em> hatchery business using round ponds is profitable and feasible.<strong></strong></p>

The Influence of Parental Involvement in Educational Management on The Academic Achievement of Students at SMA IT Al-Izzah

Determining the impact, approaches, and procedures for developing, implementing, and assessing programs that can improve students' academic achievement is the purpose of this study, which is to study the relationship between parental involvement in education management and academic achievement. SMAIT Peradaban Al-Izzah in Sorong City is the objective. This study used a qualitative method based on observation of theoretical relationships. Data collection methods include observation, documentation, and interviews. Positive outcomes of parental participation include higher student achievement due to parental awareness, which considers that parents should support the teachers at school in their efforts to educate their children. As parents are considered to be the ones who know their children best, their efforts to inspire a love of learning in their children through motivational support affect their academic performance. In education management, the responsibilities of the school committee include fostering communication between the community and the school and providing ideas, support, and supervision. Schools can continue to improve academic achievement by collaborating effectively to develop programs that better suit students' needs. To achieve the overarching goal of education, parents must actively participate in their children's education, and all parties in the school must work well together.

Implementation of Good Governance as An Acceleration of Public Services at The Village Level

The slow administrative process, lack of public participation in decision-making, and low transparency and accountability in public financial management are the main problems in public services in Sungai Limau Village, Pusako District, Siak Regency. One of the efforts to improve the service system that still faces various challenges is through the implementation of good governance. This study aims to examine the implementation of good governance in public services in Sungai Limau Village, Pusako District, Siak Regency. This study uses the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) research method. The data collection method in this study involves a review of literature. After the data is collected, the analysis is carried out by filtering relevant data, presenting the data, and finally making conclusions. The findings of the study indicate that the application of good governance principles can accelerate public services at the village level, as seen in Sungai Limau Village, Pusako District, Siak Regency. Therefore, the recommendation that can be taken from this finding is the importance of implementing good governance principles consistently to enhance the standard of public services and boost community engagement and satisfaction.