Essential Themes Research Articles

중증 뇌성마비 장애인의 홈의 의미와 입소 거주시설의 주거선택

This study analyzed the meaning of housing(home) and the reason for the choice of main character Mateusz, a severely disabled person with cerebral palsy, by combining a movie analysis of life feels good and a phenomenological approach that focuses on the essence of dwelling as an existential space. Specifically, Van Manen's hermeneutic phenomenological analysis method was used in movie. In the analysis results, the essential themes derived from the home experience at Mateusz' house include comfortable safety where you can play and study as you please, a place of protection (spatiality), intimacy of the body (corporality), a special child who receives the best love(ralationality), and my time will be good (temporality). And as the reasons why Mateusz finally chose the existing residential facility for the intellectually disabled people as a settlement include change of the owner of the primary territory, changes in the body, growth in thinking about people, optimism for the future through the creation of close relationships with the fellow disabled, employees, the facility's special consideration for Mateusz, and continuous ties with the elder brother.
 Based on these analysis results, this study presented implications and suggestions.

Assistive technology unmet need in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities for enhancing equitable access

Purpose To analyze the rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) data and identify challenges and opportunities for improving access to assistive technology products (AP) in Indonesia. Materials and Methods An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design consisting of a quantitative survey and a qualitative interview study was used. The rATA survey was administered to households in two randomly sampled provinces to collect data on AP met and unmet need. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the survey data. Qualitative data were collected from unstructured videorecorded interviews with rATA policymakers. Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results On average, data from rATA respondents (n = 11,300) revealed 60% of AP unmet need. A high proportion of funding sources came from the private sector, and contributions from the government remained low. Affordability and funding were the main barriers to access. From the policymaker interviews (n = 5), four essential themes emerged, i.e., “resources and workforce”, “funding”, “laws and policies”, and “guidelines and standards”. From each theme, key challenges and opportunities were identified. Conclusions Affordability remained a major challenge, in part because government-sponsored funding was still inadequate, forcing people with low financial status to self-produce AP. One potential opportunity would be to localize AP production and improve local workforce training. Integrated national funding schemes and intersectoral coordination could accelerate improvement in meeting AP unmet need. This study may provide evidence of current challenges and opportunities to help improve the field of rehabilitation through enhanced access to AP services in Indonesia.

Postcolonial Identity Crisis in Selected Contemporary Novels

The study argues that postcolonial novels can offer valuable insights into the nature of identity and the challenges of living in a postcolonial world. Homi Bhabha's theoretical framework is used in this study to analyze the complexities of cultural identity and the challenges that actors face as they navigate between their background and new cultural identities. The concept of hybridity, mimicry, and cultural difference developed by Bhabha are utilized to examine and comprehend these themes. It explains how novels such as Exit West by Mohsin Hamid and Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie emphasize the contradictions between cultural hybridity and the need to adhere to mainstream cultural standards. The study also looks at the role of literature in developing our perception of cultural identity and encouraging empathy and understanding across cultures. The study employs an analytic approach for evaluating the postcolonial identity crisis in chosen contemporary novels, which entails an in-depth reading and analysis of the text. This may imply identifying essential themes and motifs relating to identity, cultural hybridity, and colonialism, as well as investigating how characters manage their sense of self in the face of cultural diversity. The study's findings emphasize the necessity of comprehending and appreciating the complexities of cultural identity in the context of globalization. It promotes constant postcolonial debate and reflection on identity as we confront the problems of cultural hybridity and try to build a more inclusive and just society that acknowledges and respects cultural differences. As a result, this study adds to our knowledge of postcolonial identity and its continuing importance within modern literature

Examining the Relationship Between Teacher Professional Certification and the Use of Assessment Strategies to Monitor Student Progress and Inform Instruction

With an emphasis on the Chinese setting, this study investigates the relationship between teacher professional certification and the use of assessment tools to monitor student development and inform instruction. The study seeks to improve understanding of this link by integrating existing literature, investigating pertinent ideas, identifying essential themes, and reviewing prior research techniques. The study used a scoping review approach based on the TCCM (Theory, Context, Content, Method) model to assess 136 papers found using a systematic search strategy based on the PRISMA paradigm. According to the study of literature, previous research has highlighted the positive influence of teacher professional certification on teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Certified teachers demonstrate greater pedagogical understanding, teaching abilities, and student involvement. Furthermore, effective assessment procedures are critical for tracking student progress and providing feedback to guide instruction. The findings emphasize the importance of further investigating the precise processes through which teacher professional certification effects the usage of assessment procedures. The study also uncovered a gap in knowledge of this relationship in the Chinese setting. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of using a variety of research methods, including mixed quantitative and qualitative approaches, to capture the phenomenon's complexity and nuances. Overall, this study's' financings have several implications for future research and different stakeholders.

Structural Equation Model on Supply Chain Performance of the Manufacturing Sector: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study

Supply Chain Performance (SCP) is affected by factors including supply chain structure, market conditions, among others. SCP will define profitability, growth, and sustainability, but is varied in level among different industries. The primary purpose of this explanatory sequential mixed-methods study was to determine the best fit model of Supply Chain Performance (SCP) in the manufacturing sector of Region XI in the Philippines. The survey was administered to 332 manufacturing companies across the region employing stratified random sampling. After analyzing the quantitative data through structural equation modeling, us17 interviewees selected from the 332 respondents, were subjected to an in-depth interview, and focus group discussion for validation of the results. The data obtained from the interview were analyzed through thematic analysis. The quantitative results revealed that out of the five exogenous variables tested for the best fit model on SCP, only three came out as having direct influence, to wit: buyer-supplier relationship (BSR), integrated information system (IIS) as the best predictor, and logistics performance (LP). The modest direct influence of LP on SCP was strengthened with its indirect influence through IIS. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data unveiled the essential themes generally confirming the best fit model and its particulars. Connecting-merging-confirmation surfaced as the nature of data integration.

History and Development of Takaful Research: A Bibliometric Review

This paper explored a trend analysis related to takaful research from 1989 until March 2022. This research aims to determine: (1) the current growth and trends of publications in takaful; (2) the most productive contributors in takaful studies; (3) the highly-cited documents in takaful research; and (4) the essential keywords and themes involved in the takaful studies. The data was obtained through the Scopus database with the keywords “takaful,”“Islamic insurance,” or “sharia insurance.” The search resulted in 423 documents and became 356 documents after screening. The data has been exported and analyzed using tools such as Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, Publish or Perish (PoP) and Microsoft Excel. The results showed that most publications were in 2017 and 2020. The most significant contributor that published the most research documents were Syed Ahmad Salman by the author (21 publications), International Islamic University Malaysia by Institution (24,4%), English by language (97,5%), Malaysia by country (64,04%), Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research by title (22 publications). This study found the article “the cost efficiency of takaful insurance companies” written by Kader as the most cited publication. Moreover, based on the results of network visualization mapping, takaful research was divided into four main themes: risk management in the takaful industry and its relation with Islamic banks, efficiency in the takaful industry, and behavior of takaful customers, and development of takaful. This study recommended a systematic literature review on popular topics such as efficiency and family takaful for further studies.

노인 가족요양보호사의 배우자 돌봄 경험

This study was conducted to explore spousal caregiving experiences among elderly family care workers in depth. To achieve this, seven elderly family care workers who were taking care of their spouses were selected as study participants through purposive and snowball sampling methods. Data were collected in an average of two or more interviews, and spousal caregiving experiences were analyzed for content and meaning using Giorgi (1985)’s phenomenological qualitative method. The results showed 219 meaning units, 58 focal meanings, and 16 emerging themes, and we identified 4 essential themes by reviewing their correlations. The themes were divided into the following categories: ‘It is my spouse, whether you hate it or love it,’ ‘A tunnel with no end in sight for caregiving,’ ‘Challenges and achievements as an elderly family care worker,’ and ‘A journey of spousal caregiving, which becomes more mature as I embrace myself as an elderly family care worker,’ The central theme was ‘Tending to my spouse with my own hands at home while the twilight fades,’ Based on these results, this study suggests that elderly family care workers need institutional, financial, and emotional support to ensure they can provide spousal caregiving in a stable manner at the clinical and policy levels of social welfare.

한국 중년후기의 나이듦 체험에 관한 해석학적 현상학 연구

This study was conducted to understand the aging process that late middle-aged Koreans experience. The essential meaning of aging was explored by observing life experiences related to aging in the context of their generation and studying the structure of these experiences. Eight women and eight men living in Korea in their late middle age (55-64 years old) were selected to participate in data collection and analysis according to van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomenological study process. As a result, 60 core meanings and 42 themes were observed, including 16 essential themes: <aging body that they are unfamiliar with>, <health they want to hold onto until the end>, <places they have adapted as their responsibilities and roles>, <barren land that they have not been deeply rooted in>, <child that they cannot turn away from>, <a place like a mother’s arm that they have found>, <a couple who have just met in one place after going through ups and downs>, <directional coordinates that they reclaim through choices and challenges>, <the life of conformity that has become their second nature>, <moments paused by their past wounds>, <personal time that was restricted by their roles but now they regain>, <roles that have been forced on them unilaterally>, <umbilical cord that is unbreakable>, <the fragments of relationship lost by times and work>, <family bond that is strong and tough>, <personal existence that they do not want to be forgotten>. The semantic structure of the previous 16 essential themes was understood by dividing them into van Manen’s four lifeworld existentials: lived body, lived space, lived time, and lived human relations. This study attempted to comprehend the universal and personal aging process through the historical and societal context that late middle-aged Koreans share. Exploring the experience and meaning of aging in late middle age from a more systematic and contextual perspective is expected to be an essential resource for understanding the perception and attitude of late middle age. As the importance of elderly life is increasing due to an aging society, such understanding of aging has practical significance in the development of psychological support programs and social policies that aid the preparation of healthy aging for the new and growing elderly population.

The Challenges of Science Teachers Adapting Hyflex modality: A Phenomenological Study

The Covid-19 pandemic greatly affected and changed the teaching and learning process in the education sectors. Higher education and basic education limit in-person classes to avoid the spread of the virus. In response to this, the Department of Education (DepEd) established different distance learning modalities to assure continuity of learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. In the study’s locale, in-person classes were discontinued and for the last 2 years, online learning was implemented. For the School year 2022-2023, the school administration piloted a new learning modality, which is the Hyflex mode of learning. In this modality, students can attend and participate in class sessions either in a regular classroom or online. The study’s objective is to provide pertinent data for a better comprehension of the many difficulties that science teachers face while implementing the Hyflex modality. The study utilized a phenomenological design with in-depth interviews and survey questionnaires as data-gathering techniques. There were 4 essential themes generated based on the experience of science teachers. As a result, this study suggests revisiting the procedures in adapting the Hyflex modality, including the proper training for the teachers in troubleshooting problems with regards to the use of the devices that are prerequisites on the said modality. Keywords: Challenges, ECQ, Hyflex, in-person class, phenomenology

Resolutividade no Subsistema de Atenção à Saúde Indígena (SASI-SUS): análise em um serviço de referência no Amazonas, Brasil

Problem-solving is one of the principles of the Unified Health System (SUS) in Brazil, with its ability to solve the health problems of the population at different levels of complexity. The Indigenous Health Care Subsystem (SASI-SUS) is part of this service, respecting the specificities of indigenous populations. The scope of this article is to analyze the perception of professionals and managers of an Indigenous Health Center (CASAI) regarding its ability to cope with the circumstances of the pandemic. It involved qualitative and descriptive research under the National Health Care Policy for Indigenous Peoples (PNASPI) and Paul Ricoeur's hermeneutic theory. Interviews were conducted with participants in order to record the experiences in the work process of the actors who assist the indigenous people housed at CASAI. Four essential themes were identified in the interviews: cultural care; permanent education in health & health education; negotiation & improvisation; and reception & infrastructure. CASAI is an institution that is more than a support center or accommodation, being a crossover point between the different levels of care and knowledge production of the indigenous people, as well as a place for establishing a relationship, resulting in a problem-solving space.

FINANCING AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE

The capital structure denotes the composite blend of debt and equity utilized by a business entity.In the past, the concept of capital structure was commonly categorized as a highly specialized and technical aspect of corporate management that pertained to a limited number of individuals within an organization.In the perspective of a conventional business individual, the likelihood of this vicinity to produce ample profits was rather low.The generation of considerable revenue is observed to be comparatively pronounced in certain financial domains, such as appropriately identified investment initiatives, when juxtaposed with other areas of financial pursuits.In recent times, there has been a substantial transformation in the prevailing circumstance.The area of capital structure has garnered significant attention and interest within academic discourse.The present discourse concerns both the theoretical and practical aspects of finance.The utilization of said funds may be extended towards facilitating the comprehensive functioning of the enterprise and executing investment operations. The various forms of capital structure commonly recognized include equity share capital, debt financing, preference share capital, and vendor financing.The present study aims to examine various aspects related to capital structure, including the challenges associated with the precise measurement of capital structure. Additionally, individual authors suggest that there exist numerous intriguing areas for future exploration in this domain.Anticipated outcomes encompass factors such as the provision of capital from the supply side, the correlations between capital structure and labor agreements, financial contracting, the dynamic trade-off theory, and the rate of capital structure adjustments. The aforementioned concepts will be subjected to scrutiny to evaluate their potential applicability as findings for research purposes.Some emphasis is also placed on the issue of asymmetric information and moral hazard that may arise between the parties involved in a given scenarioThe role of investors and issuers of diverse securities is fundamental in the financial domain.In the following, we also examine the three fundamental principles underlying the concept of capital structure in the realm of finance. The concept of capital structure irrelevance, the significance of the debt tax shield, and the interrelationship between the financing decisions and firm value represent essential themes in the field of finance.Attention is also focused on the expected financial costs associated with insolvency and their impact on determining the optimal capital structure.These ideas try to figure out if a firm can make more money by changing how it gets its money. Each idea has a unique answer, which means capital structure is a complex but interesting subject.

Experience of Work-Study Balance among Clinical Nurses in a Nursing Doctoral Program: A Qualitative Study

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of work-study balance among clinical nurses in a nursing doctoral program.Methods: The participants were nine clinical nurses in a nursing doctoral program. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews with participants from March 16 to March 31. Giorgi's phenomenological method, consisting of four steps, was used for analysis.Results: Through the in-depth interviews of the participants, five essential themes and 11 sub-themes were derived. The five categories were “difficulty in actively demonstrating research capabilities as a doctoral student in the clinical field”, “hard to devote oneself to both studying and clinical work while straddling between them”, “need support from both schools and hospitals for compatibility between work and study”, “prioritizing oneself as a clinical nurse over oneself as a student during the Ph.D. program”, and “seeking an extended role after graduating from the nursing doctoral program”.Conclusion: In order to help and support nursing doctoral students working as nurses, policies must be developed in schools and hospitals to support them. It is also suggested to establish a favorable environment for conducting nursing research in practice.

Systematic Review Studi Islam: A Bibliometrics Analysis (1941-2022)

Islamic Studies is an academic and multidisciplinary field that studies the Islamic religion, history, theology, culture, law, thought, religious practice, and social issues related to Islam and identifies key research topics and analyses their evolution over time. Bibliometric analysis has been applied in this article: we retrieved 948 academic articles related to Islamic Studies from Scopus after some data cleaning and preparation steps. The R package "Bibliometrics" was mainly used to analyze this content. Our study has two parts, and the performance analysis contains five categories (Annual Scientific Production, Most Relevant Sources, Most Productive Authors, Most Cited Publications, and Most Relevant Keywords). Science mapping includes country collaboration analysis and thematic analysis. We highlighted our thematic analysis by splitting the entire bibliographic dataset. This study is one of the most comprehensive bibliometric reanalyzing Islamic studies-related studies so far. We explain how the results will benefit the understanding of current academic research interests on essential themes of Islamic studies.

Analysis of knowledge evolution in PROMETHEE: A longitudinal and dynamic perspective

Since the preference ranking organization method for enrichment evaluations (PROMETHEE) was proposed, thousands of papers have already been published in journals indexed by Web of Science (WoS) addressing applications across various areas. This paper aims to dynamically present the knowledge evolution concerning the cognitive structure and transmission trajectories from a longitudinal perspective. To this end, we retrieved 1351 documents covering years from 1982 to 2021 and detected the interrelationships and characteristics of essential themes, as well as some key thematic areas formed by their evolution. The most critical and noteworthy milestone documents were also identified and illustrated in chronological sequence to provide a good entry point for newcomers in this domain.

Comparative Analysis of Neighborhood Sustainability Assessment Systems from the USA (LEED–ND), Germany (DGNB–UD), and India (GRIHA–LD)

Neighborhood sustainability assessment systems support the planning of sustainable and resilient cities. This research analyses, compares, and evaluates three neighborhood sustainability assessment systems (NSA) of (i) the German Sustainable Building Council for Urban Districts (DGNB–UD), (ii) the USA Leadership in energy and environmental design for Neighborhood Development (LEED–ND), and (iii) the Indian Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment for Large Developments (GRIHA–LD). The theoretical background, certification types, process, and evaluation methods of the three NSAs are discussed. The qualitative and quantitative comparative analysis and evaluation methods of the NSAs included identifying and assessing ten weighted essential urban sustainability themes. Indicators under each theme were identified and compared in the NSAs. The comparison showed the importance of particular themes based on assigned weights. LEED–ND focuses on “transportation” and “site planning”, while DGNB–UD addresses all dimensions of sustainability in a balanced manner. GRIHA–LD has limitations concerning social, economic, and governance concerns. The research results define differences and similarities in international neighborhood sustainability assessment and illustrate the quality and quantity differences of sustainability and resilience aspects addressed by the three existing NSA systems as a starting basis for the future improvement of existing and development of new land sustainability and resilience assessment systems.

Oncology residents' experiences of decision-making in a clinical learning environment: a phenomenological study.

Oncology residents routinely engage in ethically complex decision-making discussions with patients, while observing and interacting with their teaching consultant. If clinical competency in oncology decision-making guidance is to be taught deliberately and effectively, it is necessary to understand resident experiences in this context to develop appropriate educational and faculty development initiatives. Four junior and two senior postgraduate oncology residents participated in semi-structured interviews during October and November 2021 which explored their experiences of real-world decision-making scenarios. Van Manen's phenomenology of practice was used in an interpretivist research paradigm. Transcripts were analysed to articulate essential experiential themes, and composite vocative narratives were created. Three essential themes were identified: (1) residents often endorsed different decision-making approaches than supervising consultants, (2) residents experienced inner conflict, and (3) residents struggled to find their own approach to decision-making. Residents experienced being torn between a perceived obligation to defer to consultant directives, and a desire for increasing ownership of decision-making while not feeling empowered to discuss their opinions with the consultants. Residents described their experiences around ethical position awareness during decision-making in a clinical teaching context as challenging, with experiences suggesting moral distress combined with inadequate psychological safety to address ethical conflicts and unresolved questions of decision ownership with supervisors. These results suggest the need for enhanced dialogue and more research to reduce resident distress during oncology decision-making. Future research should be aimed at discovering novel ways in which residents and consultants could interact in a unique clinical learning context including graduated autonomy, a hierarchical gradient, ethical positions, physician values, and sharing of responsibility.

Edukasi Moralitas Anak: Kajian Atas QS. Luqman Ayat 12-19 Perspektif Tafsir Al-Misbah

Education is a humanizing process. This concept indicates that there is no education if morality is fragile. This article aims to analyze the narrative of surah Luqman verses 12-19, which contains essential themes in moral education for children. Through a literature study, data were obtained by searching written documents based on the text of the commentary of al-Misbah by M. Quraish Shihab. As for data analysis, the researcher used Spradley's notion of componential-taxonomy analysis to make finding meaningful and relevant themes easier. The results of this study found that the concept of moral education in surah Luqman contains content about monotheism, devotion to both parents, and calls for doing various virtues while trying to prevent evil. This study also found that in the text of surah Luqman, there are at least three main points of moral education: spiritual morals, individual morals, and social morals. This research contributes to a more contextual interpretation of educational discourse on children facing social realities in their future lives. At the same time, the concept of amar ma'ruf is education-oriented toward harmony, while nahi munkar is an educational effort oriented towards efforts to avoid communal conflict.

상담학을 전공한 만학도의 박사과정 경험에 관한 현상학적 연구

This study was conducted to explore and understand their unique life experiences and learning experiences in response to the recent expansion of lifelong education policies and the increasing number of adult learners who are attracting attention as new learners go to college. Six adult learners who started a doctoral program in counseling after their 40s and completed or earned a doctorate were selected for in-depth interviews. All interviews were conducted individually and analyzed according to Giorgi's phenomenological method procedure. As a result of the qualitative analysis, five essential themes and 13 central themes were derived: “Continuous Learning Journey,” “Study I Never, Never Give Up,” “Arduous Learning Journey,” “Special Companionship with Grateful Connections,” and “The Lucky Gift of Adult Learning Journey.” This study is significant in preparing basic data for effective support of students by examining the life and learning experiences of six adult learners in depth.

"INTEGRATING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH: A CASE STUDY"

Intercultural competence and diversity are two essential themes that should be integrated in foreign language teaching when designing a professional English course. The paper explores how intercultural competence can be transferred to university students who are studying Business English. In this respect, the present study introduces some definitions of the intercultural competence, focusing on modalities the latter can be integrated in education and in the Business English curricula.

"It Is So Easy For Them to Dismiss": A Phenomenological Study of Cancer Survivors With Chronic Cancer-Related Pain.

Background: For many cancer survivors post-cure, chronic pain is a devastating complication of cancer treatment. The prevalence of chronic pain among cancer survivors is double that of the general population. However, little is known about the pain experience of cancer survivors who may have a different perspective than people with advanced cancer or people with noncancer pain. Objective: To understand the lived experience of chronic cancer-related pain in cancer survivors. Methods: We used a qualitative design with a descriptive phenomenological method to conduct in-depth interviews of 13 cancer survivors residing in the United States who completed curative cancer therapy, were at least three months from treatment, and experienced pain attributable to cancer. Data collection was focused on the lived experience and management of chronic cancer-related pain and a deep understanding of how the experience of chronic cancer-related pain shapes pain management choices. Results: The participants had a variety of primary cancer types and cancer pain syndromes. Three essential themes epitomized the experience of living with chronic cancer-related pain: invisible suffering at the cost of survival, an opioid paradox, and a lack of answers on what to expect and what might help. Conclusion and Implications: The results highlight an opportunity for pain self-management, education, and psychosocial interventions to optimize pain in cancer. Participants' experiences identify several opportunities to improve chronic cancer-related pain. Future efforts should prioritize access to multimodal pain treatments, high-quality communication, and expand clinicians' knowledge and skills to manage chronic pain.