Method Of Gathering Information Research Articles

Impact of Green Initiatives on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: The Case of Manufacturing Firm in Central Luzon

This study was conducted to propose the Green Economic Development Plan for Manufacturing S.M.E.s based on financial performance and operations thru Green Initiatives. The descriptive survey method used to gather data to determine the green initiative's implementation of small and medium (S.M.E.s) manufacturing enterprises. Green initiatives use as a basis for crafting a green economic development plan. Document analysis was also employed to obtain data from any available printed materials and records provided by the respondents. Such methods of gathering information used to validate data gathered from local and foreign-related literature. The observation also employed to survey the assets owned and validate any green initiatives practiced, including their implementation. The study's findings show that among the green initiatives implemented by SMMEs, which resulted in the reduction of total costs and expenses, were the proper disposal and segregation of waste materials, water management by recycling wastewater and using water-efficient equipment, natural resources, and raw materials management. SMMEs should encourage active participation and support of suppliers and customers in achieving G.E.D.'s objectives by developing incentive schemes. Furthermore, SMMEs should continue to benchmark with G.E.D. Practitioners are operating locally and abroad to adopt best greening strategies and regularly network with concerned government agencies for continuous updating on G.E.D. Initiatives that may benefit the firm. Further research may be conducted on green initiatives implemented by small and medium enterprises in other industry sectors.

ANALYSIS OF DRIVER BEHAVIOR IN VEHICLE FOLLOWING AND LANE CHANGING PARAMETERS ON URBAN MID BLOCK SECTIONS

In mixed traffic situations, there is weak or no lane behavior of the driver much more complicated where vehicle and driver behavior show a huge difference between them. Road traffic driving behavior on urban midblock sections is one of the most complex phenomena to be examined particularly in heterogeneous traffic conditions. This is often attributed to the capacity of the road section and the traffic flow features at the macroscopic and microscopic level of a road section. Very few researchers have attempted to investigate these features in heterogeneous environments because of the lack of adequate information gathering methods and the amount of complexity involved. In this background, an access controlled mid block road section was selected for video data collection. The main objectives of this study include developing vehicular trajectory data and analyzing the lane changing and vehicle following behavior of driver on the mid block section considering the relative velocities and relative spacing between various types of vehicles under heterogeneous traffic conditions. The videos were collected from urban roadway in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. The length of the stretch is 120m and the width is 7.0 m. The data was extracted to know the variations in terms of longitudinal and lateral speeds, velocities, vehicle following and lane changing behavior of the drivers. The data extracted was smoothened by moving average method to minimize the human errors. Lateral amplitude of the vehicles of various types was analyzed. The study revealed that vehicles in the mixed stream, in general and in particular, Bikes and Autos particularly move substantially in the lateral direction.

Open Source Information’s Blind Spot

Abstract Digital open source information has been heralded for its democratizing potential, insofar as it allows access to a much broader range of sources and voices than would normally be consulted through traditional methods of information gathering for international criminal investigations. It also helps to overcome some of the physical access barriers that are commonplace in international criminal investigations. At a time when the use of digital open source information is becoming more widespread, this article warns of the cognitive and technical biases that can impact upon two key stages of an investigation: finding relevant information and analysing that information. At the information-gathering stage, there are particular crimes, regions and groups of people whose experiences are more likely to be overlooked or hidden in digital open source investigations. When it comes to analysing digital open source information, there is a danger that cognitive and technical biases may influence which information is deemed most relevant and useful to an international criminal investigation, and how that information is interpreted. This article proposes some steps that can be taken to mitigate these risks.

Prediction of Psychological Well-being and Social Responsibility in terms of Family Function And Identity Styles in Female Students of Qom University in The Academic Year of 2017-18

The present research was conducted with the aim of Prediction of Psychological Well-being and Social Responsibility in terms of Family Function And Identity Styles in Female Students of the University of Qom in The Academic Year of 2017-18. The research method is applied in terms of objectives, and in terms of information gathering method, it is descriptive of correlation type. The statistical population includes 4687 of female students of Qom University who study in this year's academic year of 2017-18. 354 of them were selected by stratified random sampling from Morgan, Krejcie and Kohen tables. For collecting data, four standard questionnaires, social responsibility( Schuyt, Smit and Beckers; 2004) with Cronbach's alpha 0/734, psychological well-being (Ryff ;1989) with Cronbach's alpha 0/821, family Function questionnaire (McMaster ;1950) with Cronbach's alpha 0/914, and Identity Style Questionnaire (Berzonsky ;1989)) with Cronbach's alpha 0/879 were used. In addition to descriptive statistics, inferential tests of Kolmogorov–Smirnov, Pearson correlation, regression were used to analyze the data. The findings showed: 1) 30/6 percent of variance of psychological well-being can be explained through family function and identity styles. 2) 10/7 percent of variance in social responsibility can be explained through family function and identity styles

Cómo la academia puede aportar a una entidad pública


 Se realizó una investigación en la Unidad de Atención al Ciudadano (UAC) del Ministerio de Educación Nacional, en el área de notificaciones, con la intención de conocer los factores que inciden dentro del proceso de notificación de resoluciones impidiendo la correcta notificación a los ciudadanos.
 Se definió una metodología de investigación cualitativa con un enfoque descriptivo, que permitió establecer el estado actual de funcionamiento del proceso y poder determinar el aporte que se realizó para la solución a desarrollar, y poder aplicar los métodos de recolección de información correspondiente al proceso; se tuvo en cuenta la aplicación de herramientas como entrevista, encuesta y observación, que fueron de ayuda para establecer el problema real que se presentaba en el proceso de notificaciones.
 Los resultados entregados ayudaron a determinar que parte de los requerimientos obtenidos y plasmados en el diseño y desarrollo lograron el cumplimiento de los objetivos propuestos para la entidad, así como beneficios en tiempo de entrega, consultas más agiles y seguridad e integridad de la información. 

Yarning as an Interview Method for Non-Indigenous Clinicians and Health Researchers.

In this article, we discuss the origins, epistemology, and forms of Yarning as derived from the literature, and its use in research and clinical contexts. Drawing on three Yarns, the article addresses the extent to which non-Indigenous researchers and clinicians rightfully use and adapt this information-gathering method, or alternatively, may engage in yet another form of what can be described as post-colonialist behavior. Furthermore, we argue that while non-Indigenous researchers can use Yarning as an interview technique, this does not necessarily mean they engage in Indigenous methodologies. As we note, respectfully interviewing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can be a challenge for non-Indigenous researchers. The difficulties go beyond differences in language to reveal radically different expectations about how relationships shape information giving. Yarning as a method for addressing cross-cultural clinical and research differences goes some way to ameliorating these barriers, but also highlights the post-colonial tensions.

UAV-based gully retrogressive erosion status dynamic variability investigations in Chinese Loess Plateau

Unmanned aeronautical vehicle (UAV) is an inspiring novel remote-sensing tool fit for procuring high-resolution spatial information. Traditional methods of information gathering are not appropriate to detect subtle but important changes in erosion gully structure under low temporal and spatial resolutions. In this study a low-cost remote-sensing approach based on UAVs and advanced conservative cameras will be presented. The idea of manually operated four rotor helicopters was examined by photogrammetric uses, because four-rotor systems have been proven to be well appropriate for terrain observation in difficult highland area. Amid the UAV-based remote-sensing campaigns, critical quantities of airborne photographs of the Huoxiang gully in Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP) were obtained. These photographs were combined to an orthomosaic by image rectification techniques. Digital surface models (DSMs) were generated utilizing a new feature-based surface reconstruction method without any ground control point information. This approach can obtain high-resolution images of gully retrogressive erosion.

Information Technologies and Reaching to Information Society

The quick development of information and communication technologies has made the countries using these technologies a step forward in the global competition. Thanks to the contributions of the public, private sector and non-governmental organizations all over the world since the beginning of the 1990s, there has been considerable progress in reaching the information society. The age we live in is called the information age. In this society where knowledge becomes power, a lot is expected from individuals. There is a need for individuals who can reach the information themselves, question the information they obtain, use them in line with their needs, and have the ability to think scientifically. In this study, analysis of written documents was used. In this respect, the analysis of written documents and documents is an information gathering method used in the qualitative research to support the information obtained both on its own and the interview and observation.

Automation of introduction of norms of working operations on CNC equipment

Automation of getting initial data and calculation for manufacturing preparation improves the efficiency and decision quality of design process tasks. An integral part of the manufacturing preparation is definition of time standards and production rates. In the process of manufacturing, operational information is needed to analyze the effectiveness of tasks performed by various categories of performers and structural divisions to make managerial decisions. During operation of equipment with software control, it is possible to implement automated gathering of necessary information and calculation of indicators. In the course of the research, the method was used to obtain information about the operation of the equipment directly from software control devices. Then obtained information was processed by the computing platform. The results were processed using mathematical statistics methods, and production performance was evaluated according to the overall equipment efficiency indicators (OEE). For automation of production, intellectual support of control processes and data processing in process control systems, the method of gathering information and calculating indicators during products manufacturing on CNC machines has been developed. Based on the initial data obtained from the equipment with software control, time standards and production rates when starting manufacturing new products are determined on a computing platform implemented using the algorithms proposed by the authors. Also, the criteria of evaluation of the effectiveness of the established production process are set. For a comparative analysis of the efficiency of the performance of production departments for the period taken into account, the authors specify the special indicator, i.e. the average value of the volume of output per a conditional shift per standard hour in relation to processing on CNC machines. The experience of practical application of the research results has shown that this approach reduces the time of manufacturing preparation, improves the efficiency of operational production management, and also provides operational information for evaluating the process of manufacturing products on CNC machines.

Improving the methods for labor productivity calculation

Subject. The article addresses the methods for calculating the labor productivity, as their efficient use enables to improve the social and economic development of the society, ensure stable economic growth and competitiveness of national economy. Objectives. The study focuses on identifying and structuring the factors that have an impact on labor productivity growth, analyzing the current methods for labor productivity calculation applied by Russian companies, and developing practical recommendations. Methods. I employ various methods of information gathering and processing, including the analysis of appropriate laws and regulations, official statistical data, public reporting of domestic enterprises, etc. The study also draws on the systems approach, and comparative and statistical analysis. Results. I offer a classification of the key factors affecting the labor productivity, reveal the value added as the most effective indicator for labor productivity evaluation. The cost component in value added most correctly reflects the dynamics of production as compared with the revenue-based methodology. The classification helps understand the most effective directions and methods of labor productivity improvement. Conclusions. The offered methodology is the most effective. It enables to present an adjusted algorithm for labor productivity calculation, using the value added.

COLLECTIONS OF CLAY PRODUCTS FROM A PALAEOETHNOBOTANICAL POINT OF VIEW

The basis of the study is the work of N. M. Kravchenko and G. O. Pashkevych in 1985 with the addition of the author’s observations. The author analyzed options for the penetration of palaeoethnobotanical materials into the moulding compound as well as their value for interpreting these findings.
 The reasons for penetration of materials to molding compound, groups of clay products and their informative value, advantages and disadvantages of this method of information gathering and further perspectives of research and interpretation were reviewed.
 Plant impurities were found in most categories of clay products. Conventionally they include utensils, probable architectural details and / or «stationary» utensils, tools as well as figurines, and other products that have no practical application. According to the scheme proposed by N. M. Kravchenko and G. O. Pashkevych four factors of the penetration of plant residues into the molding compound were identified. Factor 4 «The use of vegetable impurities as a backing between the stand and the crude billet of clay product (pot, vessel)» is of the less informative value. Its value could lie in the possibility to establish the season of manufacturing of pottery due to the backing. Factor 2 «Adding grain to a molding compound for ritual purpose» now can be significantly expanded due to ordinary household items, such as large pots for grain storage, firepans / pans and even furnaces. Factor 1 «Technological technique, in which crushed plant mass was added to reduce shrinkage of products during their drying and firing» also usually does not add information about palaeoethnobotanical materials. The only factor important for statistical surveys and the establishment of the grain economy is factor 3 «Accidental ingress of grains or seeds into the molding compound during the manufacture of pottery».

Zur Charakterisierung von Dialektgruppen: Distanz und Informativität im Zusammenhang mit sprachlichen Merkmalen

Starting from a distance which highlights similarities and differences among populations, dialectal classification allows the border between varieties to be established and transition zones (border populations) to be identified. The high cost of conducting and processing surveys to a great extent limits the size of the samples used, the number of localities and the time interval between fieldworks to determine dialect variation over time. Although recently other methods of gathering information have been developed, for those who prefer face to face methods we have introduced a method which allows researchers to select the subset of the most informative linguistic items. In order to maximize the similarity between the classifications obtained with the selected subset and the complete set of linguistic items, we have defined a measure of similarity which highlights redundancy between items (Simple Matching Coefficient), we have grouped items by similarity (K-means method), and finally, we have chosen the most representative linguistic items in the representation obtained from Ward’s method, proportionally according to the size of each one of the subgroups. This exploratory study made use of the Bourciez Corpus, focusing on Basque language data, to illustrate the methodology.

The Emergence and Formation of the Clip: the Musical Context

Науковий рецензований журнал відкритого доступу, що публікує статті з актуальних питань загальнотеоретичних, мистецьких, історичних, практичних аспектів у галузі аудіовізуального мистецтва та виробництва.

Mudanças no jornalismo: o repórteramador e a análise de redes sociais

Quais são as principais características do repórter-amador e como podemos estudá-lo? Este trabalho, de cunho teórico-metodológico, analisa as mudanças recentes no campo do jornalismo com a passagem do indivíduo da condição de cidadão repórter para a de repórter-amador: atores que produzem notícias a partir de espaços próprios, sem se submeterem a edições e critérios de noticiabilidade do jornalismo. Metodologicamente, fizemos uma discussão sobre as fases do jornalismo para depois enfatizarmos as características do repórter-amador e as técnicas para estudá-lo, a exemplo da Análise de Redes Sociais (ARS) e de entrevistas semiestruturadas. A temática é relevante por contemplar os desafios contemporâneos da comunicação e de pesquisas no ambiente virtual. Entre os resultados, apontamos que, entre outras coisas, o repórter-amador não recebe remuneração, dedica o tempo livre e de lazer a práticas jornalísticas e entra e sai do jornalismo a qualquer momento.

Board of Knowledge about Budgeting Regional Financing (APBD) in Sidoarjo

This study aims to find out how the board's knowledge about the budget in implementing regional financial supervision (APBD). This research was conducted with qualitative methods by presenting elements of questions regarding the board's knowledge of budget and regional financial supervision. Methods of gathering information using interviews and documentation to members of the Sidoarjo Regency council. The results of this study indicate that board members understand the process of determining the budget carried out by the executive, so that they can supervise and control the implementation of the APBD in Sidoarjo Regency. And expect follow-up from the executive on recommendations that have been given by the legislature where so far there has been no follow-up done.

SYSTEMATISATION OF CONCEPTS RELATED TO METHODS AND SOURCES OF GATHERING INFORMATION FOR THE INFOBROKERING

The dynamic development of technology causes the need to organize existing and conceptualize new methods of gathering information. Current typology contained in the doctrinal documents of NATO and the United States Army partially corresponds to the possibilities offered by new technologies. Noteworthy are also the proposals for new disciplines, which in recent years appeared in the literature. The analysis includes reflection about the new trends in the work of the information broker.

STUDENT VIEWS ON DOWNSHIFTER LIFESTYLE IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS

Purpose of the study: The relevance of the article is due to the rethinking of employment by students and the emergence of new forms of income, due to the emergence of Internet resources. Today, more and more people are revising their work schedules, switching to freelancing or so-called free employment, reducing working hours. In this regard, this article is aimed at studying students' ideas about the lifestyle of downshifters in an urban environment.
 Methodology: As a research methodology, a qualitative approach was applied using ethnographic strategies to dive into the world of everyday practices of informants and better understand how their daily lives are structured, which is especially important when studying ideas about lifestyle. A detailed description of the ideas about individual everyday practices allows us to identify the type in a social phenomenon. Method of information gathering - in-depth interview, which allows determining the main motives and beliefs of informants.
 Results: The article revealed that in the view of the majority of students, downshifters are satisfied with their lifestyle; travel a lot; have a low civil position, mainly carry out their household activities in solitude and are not married. It is shown that work for downshifters, in the view of students, should be enjoyable, and if this is not possible for any reason, it is fair for them to do work that does not lead to emotional and physical exhaustion. In the students' views, five groups of downshifters were identified: those who left well paid but stressful work; having the ability to work remotely; devoting more time to personal development; peaked careers and decided to change the profile of activity; transformed their hobby into a profession.
 Applications of this study: The data obtained in the work can be used in the field of labor and employment of young people, social psychology, the psychology of education, age psychology, sociology, as well as for further theoretical development of this issue.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: Because the phenomenon of downshifting is not sufficiently studied, and the concept has no clear definition, many people in the society can call themselves downshifters who are not really downshifters indeed, and Vice versa, many people do not realize themselves downshifters, being downshifters in fact. This seems to be a certain problem for studying this social group.

Finansinės atskaitomybės dokumentų auditas: reikšmingumo nustatymo proceso analizė

During audit of the financial statements of companies, the auditors use a certain level of materiality to determine both the scope of the procedures and the impact of errors on the representation of the true and fair view of the financial statements. International auditing standards leave wide range of possibilities for interpretation of the materiality process, which often raises the question of how the auditor determines materiality. The purpose of the study is to analyze the materiality process and to create a model of the materiality determination process. Methods of information gathering, comparative analysis, critical evaluation, systematization and interpretation of scientific literature and normative acts of audit are used in this article. After analyzing the materiality determination process, it was found that the materiality process consists of four steps: assessment of determining factors of materiality thresholds, determination of planning materiality, determination of performance materiality and determination of clearly trivial misstatement. Based on the analyzed literature, a model of materiality determination process was developed.

Laying a foundation for library liaisonship: A business librarian case study

This article traces the efforts of a newly hired business liaison librarian at a mid-sized public university in conducting background research on those served as well as identifying relevant resources and services. The librarian examined four areas: the university, the College of Business, available business information sources, and library instruction. Emphasis was placed on indirect information gathering methods such as reviewing department webpages. The information collected was evaluated and a Liaison Information Document (LID) was developed to help guide future liaison efforts. The methods provided combined with the LID template may help other librarians, especially new hires, develop effective liaison programs.

DESIGNING AN EFFECTIVE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SCRIPT MODEL WITH THE IT APPROACH

Knowledge management strategy identifies a pathway to the goals of the organization, whose main purpose is to actualize knowledge management in an organization. Knowledge management should serve the strategic orientation of the organization and its strategic interaction with the turbulent and changing environment of the business. Knowledge and management alone and independently from the strategic goals of the organization is meaningless and worthless. Therefore, knowledge management organization should be consistent and coordinated with the organization's strategic actions at the macro level. The aim of this research is to provide an effective knowledge management model with The strategic approach is in the military organization. The research method of this study was applied in a descriptive, surveyed manner based on the descriptive information gathering method. To collect data, a questionnaire was used. The initial data of the research using semi-open and Delphi interviews were collected from the college knowledge college of knowledge management and analyzed using Micmac software. Finally, the results of using the cross-impact analysis method indicated that the six key factors identified by the six factors identified in the interview phase had the greatest impact on the future of the Military Knowledge Foundation has it These factors were used as the main factors in scenario, at first three scenarios were raised. The first scenario was related to the goal scenario, the second scenario was related to knowledge and the third resource of human resources. The first scenario was the best with optimal planning. Then, each of the key components was ranked. The results of the research showed six main factors of planning, specialized knowledge, strategy, information, team spirit and experts as components of effective knowledge management model with a strategic approach in the organization.