Conceptual Model Research Articles

People empowerment in the healthcare system: A conceptual model and roadmap.

People empowerment in the healthcare system: A conceptual model and roadmap.

Undergraduate Nursing Students' Perceptions of Learning During Clinical Practice When Using a Conceptual Learning Model Grounded in a Caritative Caring Perspective: A Phenomenographic Study.

To describe the variations in undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of learning during clinical practice when using the conceptual learning model, Model for Improvements in Learning Outcomes (MILO), grounded in a caritative caring perspective. A conceptual learning model grounded in hermeneutics and a caritative caring perspective addressing ethical values of caring and learning, intertwining didactics, nursing, pathophysiology and medicine to facilitate nursing students' learning during clinical practice and ease challenges in relation to healthcare and supervision was implemented. A qualitative descriptive design with a phenomenographic approach was used. Twenty strategically sought undergraduate nursing students in semester six from one university participated (19 women and 1 man aged between 23 and 40 years). Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews after the model had been applied in a 7-week clinical practice course in different departments (surgical, medical and psychiatric/medical rehabilitation care) at 3 hospitals and in 13 municipalities (home care in southern Sweden) and then analysed to identify variations (similarities and differences) in ways of understanding the phenomenon of students' learning using MILO. Five mutually exclusive descriptive categories of what MILO's concepts and applications had meant for the students' learning emerged; the outcome space was illustrated by the following metaphors: a way to bridge the learning threshold; a way to learn to incorporate the spirit of meaning in caring; a way to learn to put one's soul into something; a way to notice the atmosphere's impact on learning; and a twosome's contradiction in the learning. Achieving a synthesis of ethical, aesthetical, theoretical and practical knowledge in becoming professional caring nurses was found to be facilitated using MILO. However, the use of peer learning was perceived as contradictory.

The new era of Artificial Intelligence in consumption: theoretical framing, review and research agenda

Abstract Artificial Intelligence possesses the capacity to reshape brand-consumer dynamics by leveraging its capability to analyze extensive datasets, discern patterns, and customize experiences for individual consumers. This capacity is enabled by a spectrum of features embedded within AI systems, which undergo challenging, continuous, and rapid evolution to accommodate shifts in consumer preferences and behaviors. This paper aims to study the influence of artificial intelligence on consumer behavior. To address this objective, a bibliometric analysis was performed on a dataset comprising 561 publications sourced from two prominent databases, namely the Web of Science and Scopus. Findings reveal that AI influence extends across diverse sectors, as consumers display a preference for AI-driven solutions, attracted by their perceived objectivity and personalized interactions. Additionally, AI-powered tools like chatbots and virtual assistants enhance the quality of customer service and promote heightened engagement. Future research pathways, with themes classified into niche, motor, and basic categories, were outlined. This study pioneers its approach by harnessing resources of two comprehensive databases, enabling a meticulous tracking of publication evolution to discern temporal trends in the literature. In addition, a conceptual model was proposed that advocates the influence of AI on consumer behavior in three dimensions: influence across industries, addressing consumer needs in the age of AI, and optimizing consumer experience through AI-powered solutions. The paper underscores the transformative potential of AI in molding consumer behavior and emphasizes the necessity for businesses to adapt to this evolving landscape.

Climate change impact assessment on a German lowland river using long short-term memory and conceptual hydrological models

Climate change impact assessment on a German lowland river using long short-term memory and conceptual hydrological models

APPLYING DMAIC FRAMEWORK FOR DESIGNING PERSONALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE IT INDUSTRY

In today’s fast-paced world of progressive workforce training, companies are increasingly oriented to the utilization of innovative technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) or Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance the learning experience for their employees. The necessity for well-structured training program development, customized to fulfill the specific gap in the workforce’s knowledge and skills evolved as one of the key organizational priorities, especially in the rapidly growing IT industry. Yet, adopting new and advanced concepts brings numerous benefits alongside barriers and difficulties due to employees' different levels of proficiency. Personalized learning not only enhances involvement but also ensures that employees receive targeted training that directly addresses their specific knowledge and skill gaps in a particular field. This paper aims to identify the current steps in designing personalized development programs tailored to the employees' experience and learning background, driven by the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. For this purpose, the presented conceptual model is extended by integrating the DMAIC approach into the structuring of personalized training programs. The model was validated through face-to-face interviews with representatives of the Macedonian IT industry business community.

Understanding drivers of fire risk with people experiencing homelessness.

Understanding drivers of fire risk with people experiencing homelessness.

Sustainable water allocation under climate change: Deep learning approaches to predict drinking water shortages.

Sustainable water allocation under climate change: Deep learning approaches to predict drinking water shortages.

Are we gatekeeping trauma? A conceptual model to expand criterion A for invisible, identity-based, and systemic traumas.

Are we gatekeeping trauma? A conceptual model to expand criterion A for invisible, identity-based, and systemic traumas.

Connecting consumers and soil: Development of a conceptual model for shaping the consumer market for soil stewardship in Australia

Connecting consumers and soil: Development of a conceptual model for shaping the consumer market for soil stewardship in Australia

Body appreciation mediates the association between satisfaction with autistic identity and flourishing in autistic adults.

Underpinned by the neurodiversity paradigm, scholars are increasingly interested in relationships between positive autistic identity (i.e., feeling satisfaction and pride with being autistic) and states of flourishing (i.e., where numerous aspects of a person's life and well-being are good) in autistic people. However, possible mediational pathways between these constructs remain relatively under-researched. Here, we propose a conceptual model wherein positive autistic identity is associated with flourishing in autistic adults via positive body image. To test this model, we recruited an online sample of 384 autistic adults (189 women, 195 men; M = 34.66 years, SD = 10.77) from the United Kingdom. Participants were asked to complete measures of satisfaction with autistic identity, body appreciation, and flourishing, and provide their demographic information. Structural equation modelling showed that body appreciation mediated the association between satisfaction with autistic identity and flourishing. The mediational triangle remained significantly robust after controlling for participant demographics. Future research should consider promoting positive autistic identity as a means of developing more positive body image and capacities to flourish in autistic adults.

Sources and fate of nitrate in the unsaturated zone in an alluvial-lacustrine plain.

Sources and fate of nitrate in the unsaturated zone in an alluvial-lacustrine plain.

Development of a Holistic Wellbeing Framework and Conceptual Model for Infrastructure Investment: A Comprehensive Approach to Performance Monitoring for Intergenerational Wellbeing Outcomes in New Zealand

Development of a Holistic Wellbeing Framework and Conceptual Model for Infrastructure Investment: A Comprehensive Approach to Performance Monitoring for Intergenerational Wellbeing Outcomes in New Zealand

Insights into peer-to-peer botnet dynamics: reviewing emulation testbeds and proposing a conceptual model

Peer-to-peer (P2P) botnets have emerged as a resilient cybercrime tool, utilizing decentralized architectures to evade detection and complicate takedown efforts. Existing botnet emulation testbeds often fall short in replicating the dynamic and large-scale environments that these botnets operate in, limiting their effectiveness in research and defense strategy development. This paper addresses these gaps by proposing a scalable, flexible emulation testbed for P2P botnets that integrates advanced virtualization and automation technologies. Our framework enables the accurate emulation of real-world botnet behaviors without relying on reverse engineering, offering researchers a secure and adaptable environment to test and validate botnet detection and mitigation strategies. The testbed’s dynamic scalability and robust configuration management streamline experimentation across diverse network topologies and botnet types. Our results show that this approach significantly enhances the ability to study P2P botnets in a controlled, reproducible setting, providing valuable insights for advancing cybersecurity defenses.

Providing a conceptual model to design the municipal office space with an emphasis on the existential approach base on gegoraphical characteristic

Providing a conceptual model to design the municipal office space with an emphasis on the existential approach base on gegoraphical characteristic

Cognitive biases, Robo advisor and investment decision psychology: An investor's perspective from New York stock exchange.

Cognitive biases, Robo advisor and investment decision psychology: An investor's perspective from New York stock exchange.

Trust repair in politically polarized workplaces

Trust repair in politically polarized workplaces

Mitigating Deviant Workplace Behavior Risk Through Ethical Leadership Communication

A rapid evidence assessment examined the impact of ethical leadership communication on psychological safety to promote employee voice behaviors. Organizations are subject to extensive regulatory, financial, and reputational risks based on their responses to deviant workplace behaviors, including discrimination and harassment. Deviant workplace behaviors are an extensive and pervasive problem. A key mechanism to identify deviant workplace behaviors within an organization is employees reporting of the misconduct internally. Despite the reliance on reporting, employees often do not report experienced or witnessed deviant workplace behaviors. Psychological safety impacts the willingness of employees to engage in voice behaviors. The research identified both ethical leadership verbal and non-verbal communication promote employee identification with the organization and impacts employee perceived psychological safety. Based on the results of the research, a conceptual model is proposed. A discussion and implications for management and practice apply the results and conceptual framework.

E-GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC TRUST: EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TRANSPARENCY ON CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Digital transformation in the public sector through the implementation of e-government offers significant opportunities to enhance transparency and citizen engagement. This study analyzes the impact of digital transparency on public trust and citizen participation in Southeast Asia, focusing on Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. A conceptual model was developed based on three main theories: Digital Transparency Theory, Institutional Trust Theory, and Digital Divide Theory. The research adopts a Design Science Research approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected through a survey of 600 respondents and in-depth interviews with 15 key stakeholders. The analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4.0. The results indicate that digital transparency has a significant effect on public trust (β = 0.624), which in turn increases citizen participation (β = 0.538). Government reputation serves as a positive mediator (β = 0.293), while the digital divide acts as a negative moderator (β = -0.146), hindering the effectiveness of transparency in areas with limited digital access. These findings underscore the need for digital literacy strategies and the design of more inclusive e-government systems. The study provides both theoretical and practical contributions to understanding the dynamics of e-government in developing countries and promotes sustainable citizen engagement through equitable digital transparency approaches.

Developing consumers’ paradox mindsets: Making sense of tensions in sustainability

Abstract Greening, or adopting sustainable business practices, requires firms to balance economic, environmental, and social goals, which often creates tensions in sustainability. Firms frequently employ paradoxical logic to manage these tensions, pursuing these objectives simultaneously and without prioritization. However, using paradoxical logic may make it difficult for firms to communicate their greening initiatives to consumers. Messages that conflict with consumers' existing mental frameworks may amplify perceived tensions, arousing cognitive dissonance. Consumers with limited paradox mindsets may be unable to make sense of these tensions or tolerate their cognitive dissonance, prompting them to avoid or exit the firm or question its commitment to greening. To reduce these risks, greening firms need to consider and actively develop consumers’ paradox mindsets when crafting their sustainability communications. This paper draws on connections between cognitive dissonance and sensemaking to develop a conceptual model that illustrates how greening firms can develop consumers’ paradox mindsets. Through this iterative process, firms challenge consumers’ existing mental frameworks and offer sense-giving narratives that reframe tensions in sustainability as interdependent and complementary, reducing consumers’ cognitive dissonance. By tailoring their messages to align with consumers’ varying receptivity to paradoxical logic and sensitivity to tensions in sustainability, greening firms can craft coherent narratives that promote consumer engagement with the sensemaking process. When this process is successful, greening firms can develop consumers’ paradox mindsets and, thus, their ability to make sense of tensions in sustainability. This paper extends the literature on paradox mindset development from managers and employees to firm-consumer communications.

The VITA Framework: Reimagining Sustainable Development through the OIR Consortium Model

With the rise of complexity and fragmentation in developmental initiatives, there is a need for a more integrated, adaptive, and sustainability-oriented model that is highly prioritized. This thought paper unveils the VITA Framework—a conceptual model based on Value Integrated Technology and Associative Framework as a foundational prism for organizing consortia within the OIR model. The OIR (Organization–Innovation–Resource) model, which was envisioned by Susmita and Tryambak, stresses synergy among grassroots groups, technopreneurial firms, and resource organizations like academia and government bodies. Relying on their combined expertise, the authors contend that such silo measures are insufficient to address multifaceted rural and environmental issues. The VITA–OIR model attempts to overcome the gulf by promoting trust-based collaboration, contextual technology implementation, and iterative governance structures. With reflective accounts and concept mapping, this paper presents a road map for future development consortiums, particularly in the emerging world. The model presents a way towards ethically driven and pragmatically organized initiatives that place local knowledge at the center and facilitate scalable impact.