Inductive Methodology Research Articles

Ways entrepreneurs communicate their success to stakeholders

The secretive conduct of entrepreneurs regarding their business success undermines the principles of openness, transparency, and honesty, which are essential in entrepreneurship as they foster accountability, responsible business practices, and ethical behaviour. The research seeks to examine the degree to which entrepreneurs reveal information regarding their business success to various stakeholders. The research employed an interpretative perspective and a qualitative methodology. Purposive sampling was employed to choose entrepreneurs managing SMMEs in the Limpopo Province. An inductive methodology was employed to obtain comprehensive data regarding the communication of entrepreneurial success by firm owners. ATLAS.ti 8 was employed for data analysis. The findings indicated that entrepreneurs convey their success to diverse stakeholders, including relatives, friends, and business networks, by sharing best practices and inspiring others to pursue entrepreneurial endeavours. This study has discovered that the disclosure of success primarily occurs when entrepreneurs seek funding or loans from banks and the government. Standard communication with authorities was identified as another method by which entrepreneurs report their success to the South African Revenue Services during tax return submissions. This study found that entrepreneurs' perceptions of success vary in their communications with different stakeholders. The work offered significant contributions to the existing literature and future research from a theoretical standpoint.

Landscapes of state capitalism: Reconciling the vernacular, national development imaginaries, and green capital accumulation

This article theorizes ‘state capitalist landscapes’ as a unique spatial form shaped by state‐owned developers that reconcile economic goals with national development imperatives and symbolic national imaginaries. State capitalist landscapes, I argue, integrate economically productive spaces with natural spaces to symbolize imaginaries of the nation. Through an inductive case study methodology, this article surveys three industrial zones developed and/or under development by state owned developers: Singapore's Jurong, China's Xiong’an New Area, and Thailand's Wangchan Valley. In each of these cases, natural landscapes are integrated into new economic zones in order to construct specific symbolic and/or political imaginaries of the nation: Singapore's ‘garden city’, China's ‘ecological civilization’, and in Thailand the ‘sufficiency economy’. By bringing together work on ‘infrastructural landscapes’ and ‘state capitalism’ this paper provides a concrete material perspective to contemporary discussions of state capitalism, while also bringing more grounded, political and institutional perspectives to landscape infrastructure studies, which has tended to set aside discussions of institutional forms or national political dynamics in a focus on form and materiality of infrastructure landscapes worldwide.

Parental Alienation: Conception and Effects from Islamic Educational Perspective

The current study aimed to clarify the concept of paternal alienation and its effects from an Islamic educational perspective. It utilized both inductive and deductive methodologies to achieve its objectives. The study reached several conclusions, the most notable being that paternal alienation is defined as the prolonged absence of a father from the family, preventing him from directly fulfilling his parental responsibilities due to reasons such as travel or other obligations. Key terms related to paternal alienation include parental deprivation and fatherly void. The effects of paternal alienation on the family are categorized into four areas: those impacting the mother, the father, those affecting both parents, and those related to the children. Based on these conclusions, the study recommends raising awareness among mothers who are solely responsible for their children, encouraging them to strengthen their bond with their children to help compensate for the father's absence.

Ar قاعدة: «الدليلُ إذا طَرَقَهُ الاحتمالُ سَقَطَ بِهِ الاستِدْلال» (دراسةٌ تأصيليّةٌ تطبيقيّةٌ)

This study explores the principle "If evidence is subject to doubt, its validity as proof is nullified," which has received limited analytical attention. It aims to clarify the principle's meaning, identify the Islamic legal foundations that support its authority, and establish guidelines to ensure its application aligns with scriptural texts. The study also critically examines how scholars of Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory have applied this principle, assessing whether their implementations adhered to its established guidelines. To achieve these objectives, the research addresses key questions: What is the intended meaning of the principle? What foundational sources underpin its authority? What are the guidelines for its application? What are the instances of its application or dismissal, and were they consistent with the prescribed guidelines? The study employs foundational, inductive, and critical methodologies to answer these questions. The findings reveal that the principle is best defined as follows: "The aspect of reasoning derived from evidence is nullified if the evidence is countered by an opposing possibility that is equally probable and contradicts it in judgment." This definition highlights two key conditions: the conflict between opposing possibilities and their equivalence in weight. The study concludes that only the disputed aspect of the evidence is nullified, leaving other aspects unaffected. The research further notes variability among scholars in their adherence to the principle's guidelines. While some applied or dismissed the principle appropriately, others deviated, leading to unwarranted applications or dismissals.

A streamlined method to generate endothelial cells from human pluripotent stem cells via transient doxycycline-inducible ETV2 activation.

The development of reliable methods for producing functional endothelial cells (ECs) is crucial for progress in vascular biology and regenerative medicine. In this study, we present a streamlined and efficient methodology for the differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into induced ECs (iECs) that maintain the ability to undergo vasculogenesis in vitro and in vivo using a doxycycline-inducible system for the transient expression of the ETV2 transcription factor. This approach mitigates the limitations of direct transfection methods, such as mRNA-mediated differentiation, by simplifying the protocol and enhancing reproducibility across different stem cell lines. We detail the generation of iPSCs engineered for doxycycline-induced ETV2 expression and their subsequent differentiation into iECs, achieving over 90% efficiency within four days. Through both in vitro and in vivo assays, the functionality and phenotypic stability of the derived iECs were rigorously validated. Notably, these cells exhibit key endothelial markers and capabilities, including the formation of vascular networks in a microphysiological platform in vitro and in a subcutaneous mouse model. Furthermore, our results reveal a close transcriptional and proteomic alignment between the iECs generated via our method and primary ECs, confirming the biological relevance of the differentiated cells. The high efficiency and effectiveness of our induction methodology pave the way for broader application and accessibility of iPSC-derived ECs in scientific research, offering a valuable tool for investigating endothelial biology and for the development of EC-based therapies.

Digital Youth and Family Engagement Program for Adolescents Who Receive Outpatient Mental Health Services: Qualitative Evaluation.

Incidents of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among adolescents have increased in recent years. Mental health interventions tailored to adolescents and families need to consider mechanisms for increasing enrollment and sustaining program engagement. A telephone-based, health coach intervention for adolescents and families was implemented at a Southeastern US health system with the goals of improving psychiatric appointment attendance, medication adherence, reduction in emergency department visits, and assisting with crisis management ("Youth and Family Engagement" [YFE] program). This study aims to explore patients' and parents' perceptions of a mental health program and the factors that impact enrollment and sustained engagement. Semistructured interviews were conducted with adolescent patients (n=9, 56%), parents (n=11, 92%), and clinicians who placed patient referrals (n=6, 100%). Interviews were in English (participants: 19/26, 73%) or Spanish (parents: 7/11, 64%), depending upon participants' preference. Interviews explored perceptions of the YFE program, experiences working with health coaches, suggestions for program changes, and program goals. The data were analyzed using inductive coding methodologies, with thematic analysis used to organize emergent themes. Two qualitatively trained researchers, one bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitated all data collection and collaboratively performed data analysis. The YFE program's structure was often mentioned as promoting engagement, with telephone appointments and health coaches' ability to accommodate inflexible work or school schedules alleviating participation barriers. Skills learned from health coaches were frequently referenced, with adolescents generally citing internal processes, such as positive thinking and mindfulness. Parents discussed behaviors relative to their children, such as improvements with discipline, setting boundaries, and improved parent-child communication. Many participants discussed the importance of health coaches assisting families in navigating social systems, such as accessing resources (eg, housing) and navigating school processes (eg, individualized educational plans), with clinicians suggesting an increased emphasis on adolescents' nutrition and engagement in primary care. Spanish-speaking parents highlighted numerous advantages of working with bilingual health coaches, emphasizing both enhanced communication and cultural understanding. They specifically noted the coaches' ability to grasp their lived experiences and challenges as immigrants in the United States, which significantly enriched their participation in the program. Prioritizing convenient engagement for adolescents and families may be important for sustained program participation, as inflexible schedules and competing priorities pose barriers to traditional appointments. Future programs should carefully consider health coach-participant relationships, specifically cultural competency, providing services in native languages, and assisting families with wraparound care, as these may be crucial to sustained engagement.

Education equity. Evolutionary concept analysis

The Equity and Educational Inclusion project—Perception of High School Students at the University of Guadalajara was approved and financed in 2022. The first stage of the research was to determine through systematic mapping of educational equity whether there was an updated state-of-the-art. This exercise yielded 33 open-access articles in Spanish indexed in the Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Scielo, and Redalyc databases that included educational equity or some of its variants in their titles. The objective of this article was to present the results obtained during the second phase of documentary research, using the scoping review and Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis as methodological processes.The results of the literature review's systematic inductive methodologies show that seven state-of-the-art publications describe the evolution of the educational equity concept. In addition, the conceptual analysis elements were identified from the systematic extraction process to understand the context (antecedents, attributes, and consequences) in which other terms substitute for or relate to educational equity.Finally, documental research provided the basis for a robust theoretical and conceptual framework for developing the remaining stages of the origin study, concluding it successfully, and disseminating the results to the academic community

Female and Migrant Entrepreneurship in SOS Children’s Villages in the Lambayeque Region, Peru

This quantitative research analyzes the entrepreneurial competencies of in-migrant women in the Children’s Village of the Lambayeque Region. With a sample of 79 women, 39 Peruvian and 40 Venezuelan, online surveys and observation forms were operated for 18 months (2021–2022). Using a Likert scale of 55 questions and nine dimensions, competencies such as opportunity seeking, risk anticipation, persistence, self-exertion, and more were assessed. Data were analyzed using correlations, ANOVA, logistic regression, and principal component analysis (PCA). The results revealed significant differences between nationalities, with Venezuelan women having higher competencies. The study identified two principal components that explain 57.663% of the total variance, representing initiative and quality, as well as control and responsibility. These findings suggest the need for specific training programs to strengthen the entrepreneurial competencies of these women. The inductive methodology and quantitative analysis provided a clear vision of entrepreneurial competencies, contributing to the improvement of support and training programs.

Contextualizing experiences of cultural stress: A qualitative exploration among Hispanic/Latinx youth in Miami and Los Angeles.

Hispanic/Latinx youth vary in their immigration heritage (e.g., country of origin, familial migration history, etc.) and the structure of their communities. This study is a qualitative exploration of Hispanic/Latinx youth experiences of cultural stress in Miami and Los Angeles in 2021. A total of 23 Hispanic/Latinx adolescents in Los Angeles (n = 12) and Miami (n = 11) provided in-depth interviews to assess: (a) appraisals of family immigration history and (b) experiences across three cultural stressors: sociopolitical, language brokering, and intragroup marginalization. Interviews were analyzed using a general inductive analytic approach and case comparison methodology to assess differences across sites. For appraisals of family immigration history, gratitude and hope emerged as positive emotions experienced when youth reflected on their immigrant origins. Miami participants reported perceived worsening of sociopolitical stress as a result of changes in political administration whereas participants in Los Angeles felt a sense of relief. Participants in Miami and Los Angeles reported similar strengths and challenges in language brokering with COVID-19 variedly impacting youth's perceived language brokering stress. Last, to youth intragroup marginalization experienced from family members was experienced as more detrimental than from peers, and they reported the use of cognitive reframes to cope. Cultural stressors are dynamic and diverse. This study further informs cultural stress theory by cataloging how families' immigration history and national current events inform experiences of stress among youth. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

THE HISTORICAL BEDROCK OF HOLY QUR’AN’S MANUSCRIPT IN MALAYSIA: A STUDY ON ITS STYLE OF CALLIGRAPHY AND ILLUMINATION

The focus of this article is to examine the historical foundation of the Holy Qur’an’s manuscript in Malaysia, with specific attention to its calligraphic style and illumination. Islamic calligraphy and manuscript traditions hold significant importance within the Malaysian Muslim heritage. These traditions have been inherited and evolved over generations, with the earliest examples of Arabic calligraphy being found in the Holy Qur'an, commonly inscribed in a script known as Kufic. The historical roots of Islam are deeply intertwined with the Holy Qur'an's manuscript, making it a primary source for understanding the advent of Islam. In this research, an extensive array of resources from the Islamic Art Museum Malaysia (IAMM) and the National Library of Malaysia (NLM) were utilised, alongside personal collections and secondary sources. Data analysis involved employing philological, comparative, deductive, and inductive methodologies. Through this approach, it was revealed that the production of Malay Holy Qur'an's manuscripts has been significantly influenced by local creative input and intellectual contributions from regions such as Turkey, China, and Persia. The study particularly accentuates the diverse calligraphic and illumination techniques across different nations. Notably, manuscripts from the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, specifically from Malacca and Johor, exhibit distinct artistic qualities that set them apart from those originating from the east coast, including Kelantan and Terengganu. This underscores the prevalence of varied artistic expressions resulting from a broad spectrum of cultural interactions. The development of calligraphy and illumination methods in Malaysian Holy Qur'an's manuscripts mirrors a wide range of artistic expressions, which are shaped by both local innovation and broader Islamic intellectual traditions.

Constructing New International Relations Between China and Its Neighbors: A Constructivist Analysis of the Impact of the Belt and Road

The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road spearheaded by General Secretary Xi Jinping offers a practical framework for fostering a fresh approach to international relations between China and its neighboring countries. This study thoroughly examines how the Belt and Road Initiative contributes to shaping a new form of international relations between China and its neighboring regions from a constructivist viewpoint. This is achieved through qualitative research, literature analysis, and inductive methodologies. Under the constructivist perspective, The Belt and Road Initiative has transformed the dynamic between China and its neighboring nations on various levels. When looking at it from a horizontal perspective, the focus is on highlighting the unique aspects and qualities of international interactions, such as "common development", "mutual respect", and "harmonious coexistence".Looking at things from an aerial viewpoint, the Belt and Road Initiative delves into a fresh approach to China's relationships with its neighboring countries across three levels: national, subnational, and regional. China prioritizes establishing innovative international relations with neighboring countries through the Belt and Road initiative to stabilize domestic growth and navigate foreign relations amidst the changing development scenario. Faced with intricate regional dynamics stemming from recent historical shifts, China must steadfastly advance the "Belt and Road" project to cultivate a conducive neighboring atmosphere, fostering the development of a shared human destiny.

The Structure of Oath According to Jurists

Objectives: The study aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the structure of oaths within the four jurisprudential schools, including common elements among them. It endeavors to clarify the viewpoints of these schools regarding the particulars and restrictions of oaths. Methods: The research adopts an inductive methodology, analyzing the judgments and regulations presented by jurists. It involves a comparative approach between the perspectives of the different schools. Results: The study concluded that jurisprudential schools differed in the construction of oath; The Hanafis make the first consideration of custom, while the Maliki and Hanbali scholars presented the intention; as for the Shafi’is, they adopted the linguistic meaning. - The jurisprudence schools varied in showing integrated controls in building the intention. - The study showed that custom is one of the provisions of the oath to all sects. Conclusion: The wording of the oath needs controls to interpret it, which we can call the premises of the oath. They are agreed among among the scholars but are subjected to differences in its order of priorities. The first group is inclined to precede intentions, followed by situational indicatives; the second precedes current customary practices, and the third prioritized language lexicon. The Maliki school defined situational indicatives from causal point of view, while the Hanbali school based them on provocative causes, and the Hanafi school Close to "oaths Instantly". These oath constraints are important in order to know whether the oath taker has broken his oath and whether consequently he is subjected to expiations.

ANALISIS UPAH MINIMUM DALAM MENINGKATKAN DISIPLIN KERJA KARYAWAN (Studi Kasus di Provinsi Jawa Barat Tahun 2024)

Pay is critical to both the existence of business and its employees. For many labourers, the only motivation to labour is the expectation of receiving compensation. This research examines how raising the minimum wage might improve worker discipline. It uses the West Java Province as a case study for 2024. Qualitative approaches and descriptive-analytical procedures are the methodologies used. sources and methods of data collecting discovered via a review of the literature. Both deductive and inductive data analysis methodologies are used to provide conceptual formulations on the influence of UMP on employee work discipline. It is anticipated that this study's findings will lead to final conclusions that will expand upon and support pertinent findings from earlier research. The findings indicate that compensation is the most difficult assignment for business and the most significant factor for employees because it indicates how much is valued by the workers, their families, and society as a whole. It's also significant for the industry since it shows how hard it works to keep its human resources committed and loyal to the sector. Employee motivation and work ethic will increase as a result of the pay increase.

A survey on ISO 9001 decertified companies: the three stages leading to withdrawal

This study investigates the three main stages of the ISO 9001 certification process (implementation, maintenance, and withdrawal) from the perspective of decertified firms. The research employs a descriptive and inductive survey methodology, drawing insights from a literature review and the analysis of primary data obtained from a sample of decertified organizations. Results suggest that the decertification is triggered during the pre-certification stage, where these firms overemphasize external motivations to the detriment of internal ones. Additionally, this study finds that, in the maintenance stage, these firms are unable to commit to continuous improvement. The interplay of external motivations, the lack of internalization and continuous improvement, and the nature of benefits gained by these entities ultimately leads to certification withdrawal. Furthermore, the paper highlights that the consequences of decertification vary: most firms report no negative impact on their performance, but some report a negative impact, which seems to result from even stronger external motivations. This is the first descriptive (and inductive) study to address decertification from the dual perspective of the whole certification process and of the decertified firms, adding to the scarce research on decertification by providing a comprehensive overview of this phenomenon and identifying a holistic explanation for the withdrawal.

Delay-compensatory synchronization on uncertain chaotic neural networks via average delayed impulsive gains

This paper mainly studies the exponential synchronization issue of chaotic neural networks with parametric uncertainties and time-varying delays via hybrid impulsive control and delay compensatory strategy. Considering the hybrid impulses and flexible delays in the controller, the idea of average delayed impulsive gain (ADIG) is introduced to quantify the effects of hybrid impulses from a comprehensive viewpoint, i.e., not only the desynchronizing/synchronizing delay-free impulses but also the desynchronizing/synchronizing delayed impulses are discussed. Meanwhile, the impulsive delays are fetched and integrated to compensate the desynchronizing impulses dynamically, which removes certain strict restrictions on the impulsive gains and impulsive delays compared with existed works. Correspondingly, some relaxed sufficient criteria for exponential synchronization are derived by jointly utilizing the concept of average delayed impulsive gain, the delay compensatory scheme and the mathematical induction methodology. Ultimately, two examples with some comparisons are given to verify the applicability and superior performance of the obtained results.

THE IMPACT OF COLONIALISM AND NATIONALISM ON THE MARGINALIZATION OF ISLAMIC LAW IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

Islamic law was once the mainstream legal system in the world, but due to various reasons, especially Western colonialism and nationalism, it has in fact declined. Therefore, the purpose of this article is focused to conduct a longitudinal analysis of impact on Islamic law during the colonialist and then nationalist periods. The study was conducted by way of content analysis as well as through the application of inductive and deductive methodologies. The conclusion drawn is that the decline of Islamic law is hindered by the infiltration of Western secularist laws and the internal obstacles from Muslim nation-states, nevertheless Islamic law has never stopped moving forward. There are two main reasons for this is, first, because Western laws are in fact an experiential product developed by Western countries in a specific historical context and which only represents the ideology of Western societies and their citizens. Second, although the nationalist elites of Muslim nation-states have seriously reflected on Western laws in the process of development, combined with the guided willingness of the general public, Islamic law has been deliberately marginalized. In fact, due to the destructive influence of colonial forces as well as the nationalization by Muslims themselves, the function of Islamic law in all aspects of life has been weakened, and then the crisis brought to the Muslim world by this is unprecedented.

The Resilient Employment of Cooperative Societies in Relation to SDG-8

The interaction between employment and the economic cycle allows us to observe the behavior of cooperatives in Spain and to discuss the achievement of SDG-8. This analysis aimed to determine the employment-generating potential of Spanish cooperatives. An inductive methodology was used through automation in three analyses. The results found that decent and resilient cooperative employment is concentrated in four regions: Catalonia, Galicia, Extremadura, and Murcia. Over the period (2005-2020), cooperatives generate or destroy less employment than all Spanish firms during financial crises. Conversely, during a health crisis, the total of companies generates or destroy less employment than cooperatives. The forecast is that all national regions, except Ceuta and Melilla, will generate more cooperative employment in the short term.

Exploration of Mental Health and Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In response to curbing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, healthcare professionals (HCPs) encounter a multitude of mental stresses. The primary intent was to explore the mental health and well-being experienced by HCPs in Ekiti State, Nigeria, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were analyzed using inductive qualitative methodology. The study was undertaken among HCPs in two teaching hospitals in Ekiti State during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. Convenience sampling techniques were employed to select participants for this study. A comprehensive interview ranging from 30 to 50 minutes per participant was administered to a sample of 14 HCPs (doctors and nurses) representing various departments within the hospital. The interviews were conducted between March 2020 and May 2020. COVID-19 stressful situations, the physiological consequences of stress, personality, disposition, stress management techniques, and coping mechanisms were evaluated. The study outcomes indicate that a significant proportion of HCPs currently face mental well-being. The primary sources of stress identified in this study included heavy workloads and pressure from social media platforms and government agencies. The outbreak crisis significantly influenced on their lives and work, with the fear of catching diseases and their anxiety about spreading infections to their loved ones. HCPs require a secure working environment during the current circumstances, along with an enhanced support system to alleviate stressors. This study contributes to a significant proportion of HCPs currently facing stress.

Paramedic occupational violence: A qualitative examination of aggressive behaviour during out-of-hospital care

Occupational violence (OV) is an insidious problem for emergency medical services with continued high levels of paramedic exposure despite significant education and resources devoted to mitigation. Though there is considerable data on the epidemiology of the phenomenon, the available evidence on the experiences of paramedics exposed to acts of violence during healthcare is limited. Utilising a generic qualitative approach and a semi-structured interview framework, we examined the perceptions and experiences of 25 Australian paramedics who had been exposed to incidents of patient-initiated violence during out-of-hospital care. A general inductive methodology and a first- and second-cycle coding process assisted in the development of the principal concepts of the patient and the paramedic from the raw data. Subsequently, a further four main themes and 15 secondary themes were developed which characterise the influence of social interaction on the evolution of paramedic OV. The results of this study provide a unique insight into the phenomenon of paramedic OV. As opposed to the rudimentary manifestation of aggression typically endorsed by emergency medical services, aggressive behaviour during healthcare presents as a judicious interaction of dynamic scene management and situational context. The social interactions that occur during healthcare, and the premises which both promote and suppress this connection, were identified to exert significant influence on the evolution of aggressive behaviour. The consequences of these findings challenge traditional violence mitigation strategies which seek to position the patient as both the focal point of initiation and the key to its extenuation.

E-contract Consensus in Indonesian Contract Law

Introduction: In the era of Society 5.0, the use of IT in implementing agreements in Indonesia is inevitable. The development of e-contracts, becoming increasingly necessary in society, is demanding the business world's attention. Particularly in Indonesia's Treaty Law, the concept of consensual e-contracting emerged, suggesting that even in the absence of direct meetings, parties could still realize an agreement through the e-contract. Purposes of the Research: This study aims to analyze and describe the existence of e-contract consensus in contract law in Indonesia from the point of view of contract theory. Methods of the Research: This specific type of investigation is doctrinal law research, which endeavors to uncover the truth by employing legal principles, foundational doctrines, and doctrinal law as supporting material. This work utilizes an inductive methodology, first presenting specific assertions and then drawing a general conclusion from them.Results of the Research: One of the legal prerequisites for an agreement is consensus. The study's findings indicate that legislative regulations in Indonesia have incorporated e-contract consensus into contract law. We apply Uitings theory, Verzending theory, and Ontvangs theory as agreement theories to determine the existence of e-contract consensus. The legislation contains provisions that specifically address the maintenance of electronic transactions. In general, it establishes that an electronic transaction has taken place when the parties to an electronic contract (e-contract) issue a statement of acceptance of an offer.