Method Of Inquiry Research Articles

Affective Dimensions of Compound Crises in Tourism Economies: The Intermountain Western Gateway Community of Nederland, Colorado

Affective economies align people and places according to identities and emotional capital, particularly during compound crises such as COVID-19. Through an embodied research approach, affect becomes an integral part of furthering knowledge production within crisis management to understand individual and community resilience. This research explores how affective dimensions express individual and community resilience as part of crisis and disaster management of tourism-based economies. We contribute knowledge of sustainable destination management in the context of intermountain western gateway communities (IWGCs) to center residents as primary stakeholders within conservation and resilience planning. The IWGC of Nederland, Colorado, is presented as a microcosm of change through which the lived experiences of residents during COVID-19 are analyzed. This approach embraces the potential of affective scholarship for conservation and destination planning through creative qualitative methods of inquiry. Within a crystallization methodology guided by a feminist new materialist epistemology, we incorporate residents’ creative expressions to understand how affective dynamics influenced resilience throughout compound crises. Findings are presented via three themes including affective dimensions of resilience, identity, belonging and responsibility, and affective tourism economies. Affective knowledge centering resident experiences may inform future planning for crisis and disaster management across IWGCs and other gateway communities balancing tourism, conservation, and community planning.

A Study of Grade Eleven Student's Representations of Electricity Through Model-Based Inquiry

The COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to close and transition online. The authors are interested in whether students have a higher level of representation after learning via an online learning platform through the Model-Based Inquiry (MBI) method and how they can be supported. This study took place in a school in a western province of Thailand, with thirty-two students studying in grade eleven. The study was conducted in an online classroom, implementing an action research strategy with two action research loops. The first loop consisted of three lessons, followed by another three lessons in the second loop, all aimed at improving the students' representations. To collect data, a representation test was used after both loop one and loop two implementations. The students' representations were then interpreted and grouped into five levels. The quality of each answer was assessed using criteria which included fair, good, and very good categories. The results demonstrated that students' representations were enhanced through model-based inquiry. There was a noticeable improvement in the students' representations from loop 1 to loop 2 of the action research at all three levels, consisting of the macroscopic level, microscopic level, and symbolic level.

Building the Environment for Narrative Inquiry With Young People With Intellectual Disability

Narrative inquiry methods are central to qualitative research that seeks to understand phenomena through the lived experiences of research participants. This research used a form of narrative inquiry—storytelling, to invite four young people with intellectual disability referred to as the “story owners” to share their stories about sexuality and relationships. Through a reflexive approach, this article unpacks the relational and physical contexts that surrounded the narrative inquiry methods, which the researchers describe as the narrative environment. In this narrative environment, each story owner co-developed their story with an academic researcher. The research found that the key components of the narrative environment which were co-created somewhat differently by each story owner were space and place, objects, people, and relationships and communication. Take home messages provided in this research can assist novice researchers and co-researchers in their methodological approach to narrative research with people with intellectual disability.

Democratic Education as Expressed in Practice: An Integrative Literature Review

Despite a strong theoretical foundation, teachers’ pedagogical practices that represent the principles of democratic educational theory are not holistically understood. This qualitative integrative literature review provides a more complete view of the practices used by those who define themselves as democratic educators. By analyzing and integrating existing literature on classroom practice this review discusses four pedagogical approaches that engage democratic educational practices including inquiry, artistic, oral, and student-centered methods.

Visual and Textual Interfaces in Design Research

Art and design creative techniques are increasingly used in educational and social sciences research as means to complement narrative qualitative research methodologies. Less known is the means by which interior design and visual arts students may use collage, concept maps or other artful visual tools when analysing the narrative in research. This paper demonstrates how artful methods can be combined with more traditional qualitative methodologies to uncover meaning in research texts or during the data analysis process. The authors show how both the phenomenon used and the method applied to data analysis offers a creative way to allow for meaning to emerge, while situating the research firmly in a phenomenological perspective of lived experience of the researcher through a collaborative conversation. Two visual examples are presented to demonstrate the phenomenon, and the discussion situates the usefulness of this type of research inquiry method.

Person Environment Relationships to Health and Wellbeing

It is widely acknowledged that a strong relationship exists between physical environments and human health and wellbeing. More specifically, various dimensions of person environment (PE) relationships have been studied relating to the psychological, physical and social aspects of human interactions and transactions. However, health aspects relating to human psychological and physiological relationships and such factors acting upon PE relationships are not well investigated. This paper emerges from a larger study and presents the approach undertaken to investigate the complexities of PE relationships to health and wellbeing for the purpose of reviewing literature. The study attempts to understand how outcomes of health and wellbeing are interrelated to PE relationships when influences of the various systems of the human body are considered. Central to this study is the psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) model that proposes that the person's psychological health is internally related to the neurological and immunological systems. the PNI model was used as a basis to look at the various interrelationships of human environment interactions and transactions to health and wellbeing. This provided the study with an integrative inquiry method for exploring literature which looked at such relationships singularly or collectively.

Identifying teachers’ reactive strategies towards disruptive behavior in classrooms

In this article, we identify strategies teachers apply after disruptive behavior has occurred in classrooms. The sample consists of 40 Norwegian teachers in lower and upper secondary schools. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were the method of inquiry. Our findings indicate that many teachers predominantly use individually oriented strategies. This is supported by teachers applying subtle cues, reorientation, and sanctions toward disruptive students. This indicates that teachers seldom apply collectively oriented strategies towards disruptive behavior and that disruptive behavior is mainly interpreted as an individual phenomenon although it impairs the learning of the class.

Experiments in Zoomumentary – telepresence and absence beyond the grid*

ABSTRACT This report describes and reflects on the practical workshop activity that was part of the Telepresence to Teletrust online Symposium in July 2021 hosted by Bournemouth University Experimental Media Research Centre led by Professor David Garcia. The Zoom workshops co-convened by Dr Trevor Hearing and Dr. Brad Gyori were a forum for experimentation and discussion by attendees to performatively investigate the notion of ‘the third space’, in the context of an emerging hybrid environment of shared online presence and performance. The theme was set out by Garcia, acknowledging the foundational conceptualisation and use of the term in other contexts previously in the work of Bhabha, Soja, Tuan and others. The workshops explored the experience of ‘risk’, ‘liveness’ and ‘presence and absence’ in the telepresence context and were reflected on by participants as they discovered the value of practice as a method of enquiry in this developing field.

The Exhibition as Assessment: Design Research in Architectural History

This paper presents the experience of facilitating an operative architectural history course for undergraduate students at Griffith University, Australia. The exhibition is the mode through which students are assessed and where students engage with the critical act of re-interpretation through the creation of artifacts that solve an original research question. The paper explores the potential of expanding architectural history to include new modes of design research, challenging traditional inquiry methods, and creating new opportunities for practice and research. Ultimately, the paper underscores the value of using the exhibition as a tool to revitalize architectural history for emerging design professionals.

A Cold Breath of Wind: The Storm as Archipelagic Epistemology in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa, located on the western edge of the Indian Ocean, is a zone of extreme weather. Often figuring within discourses of geopolitical fragmentation and environmental disaster, the Horn is also home to rich literary traditions that bear witness to its long history as a site of cultural exchange and imperial ambition. This article presents a close reading of Igabia Scego's Italian-language novel Adua (2015), arguing that a localized iteration of the Indian Ocean monsoon, the rainstorm, organizes the novel's narrative, structure, and epistemology. This “storm form” embedded in the novel is a mode of archipelagic thinking that indexes situated African environmental epistemes and the climatological and embodied effects of empire while dispelling reductive or romanticized representations. As an alternate mode of organizing spatiotemporal relations and a method of inquiry into them, the storm is a situated Horn of Africa contribution to the theorization of the Indian Ocean as monsoonal archipelago.

Strategi Pembelajaran Inkuiri terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Akidah Akhlak

This writing aims to describe the use of inquiry methods in learning moral beliefs. Inquiry learning strategies on students' learning motivation in the subject of moral beliefs. This inquiry-based learning approach is related to creating students to think critically, as well as giving them the opportunity to collect information independently and analyze it. With the opportunity to independently collect information and analyze it.

Effect of E-Procurement on the Performance of a Wholesale Pharmacy: A Case of KIPHARMA- Rwanda (2018-2022)

The general objective of this study was to assess the effect of e-procurement on the performance of Kipharma- Rwanda. Especially the study examined the effect of the e-tendering on the performance of KIPHARMA-Rwanda, assessed the effect of e-auction on the performance of KIPHARMA-Rwanda, found out the effects of e-purchasing on the performance of KIPHARMA-Rwanda and found out the effects of e-invoicing on the performance of KIPHARMA-Rwanda. This study refers and uses the theories like Stakeholder Theory and Agency theory. For this study, correlation analysis was used. Both quantitative (questionnaire) and qualitative (interview) research techniques were used by researcher in order to collect data (information) related to the objectives of the study. The entire target population of the study who are supposed to provide the information data related to the objectives of the research study was based on employees of Kipharma-Rwanda who are totalized to 97 employees The researcher has decided to use a census inquiry method instead of sampling due to the relatively small number of individuals in the population. The research relied on questionnaire technique, interview and Documentation technique. Views that were given by the respondents were analyzed through SPSS 23rd version. The R value of 0.922 indicates a strong positive correlation between the predictors (e-invoicing, e-tendering, e-auction, e-purchasing) and the dependent variable. The R Square value of 0.851 signifies that approximately 85.1% of the variability in the performance of KIPHARMA-Rwanda can be explained by the independent variables in the model. For e-tendering (β= 0.297, t = 4.252, p=0.000 < 0.05). Similarly, e-auction shows a positive effect (β= 0.216, t = 3.054, p = 0.003< 0.05). E-purchasing and e-invoicing also have positive effects, contributing to the performance of KIPHARMA-Rwanda, (β= 0.244, t = 2.422, p = 0.018< 0.05) and (β= 0.247, t = 2.530, p = 0.013< 0.05) respectively. These results indicates that the adoption of e-procurement practices, including e-tendering, e-auction, e-purchasing, and e-invoicing, is associated with positive effects on the performance of KIPHARMA-Rwanda. All p-values are statistically significant at p < 0.05, reinforcing the strong relationships. KIPHARMA-Rwanda should focus on enhancing skills related to e-tendering processes, ensuring that all stakeholders are well-equipped to leverage the system effectively. Keywords: E-procurement, E-tendering, E- invoicing, E-purchasing, E-auction and Performance.

Analysis of Front Roll Movement In Gymnastics: An Inquiry Approach Among Physical Education Students

This study describes the analysis of front roll movement skills in students using an inquiry approach, emphasizing active exploration and investigation by students. The research method utilized was quantitative descriptive. The research sample consisted of 63 physical education students from IKIP PGRI Pontianak. The research results indicate that students' activity in performing front roll movements in gymnastics with the inquiry method showed improvement. Initial data showed that for Morning Class A, 19 students, or 63.3% out of 30 students, obtained a Poor Category; for Afternoon Class, 24 students, or 80% out of 30 students, obtained a Poor Category. After implementing the inquiry method, there was an improvement in Morning Class students, with 24 students, or 80% out of 30 students achieving a Medium Category, and in Afternoon Class A, 28 students, or 93.3% out of 30 students achieving a Medium Category. This study concludes that using the inquiry method can enhance the skills of physical education students in performing front roll movements in gymnastics

A STUDY OF CONSUMER BUYING TRUST ON E- COMMERCE

One of the reasons that customers do not make purchases from online merchants is because they do not trust them, which is a response that is frequently given by customers. It is more difficult to build reliability with clients in the setting of the online environment since there are no physical clues and there is no physical link between the parties involved. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to obtain the information necessary to effectively manage the confidence that customers have in online buying. This trust is essential for businesses to maintain. In spite of this, it might be challenging for online vendors to acquire the trust of customers through the utilization of the internet. In order to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the amount of confidence that clients have in online buying, this dissertation was created with the purpose of attaining that comprehension. The identification of major factors that lead to the growth of customer trust in online commerce was something that we were interested in. We carried out an empirical study with the purpose of evaluating how customers perceive the significance of several aspects that were chosen in order to make them feel trustworthy enough to make transactions online. The research investigation that we conducted revolved around these aspects as its foundation. The fundamental information was acquired by means of a questionnaire, and we made the decision to carry out our investigation by means of a survey as our method of inquiry. When we made our discovery, we found that there are a great many factors that contribute to the construction of trust. These factors are essential for clients to take into consideration when they are making purchases utilizing the internet. It is crucial to provide clients with a sense of security and privacy features in order to assure them that they will be able to make transactions online with complete assurance. Companies are unable to directly alter the level of trust that their customers have in them since there is no opportunity for them to do so. To accomplish this, all that is required of them is to fashion circumstances that motivate individuals to feel trusting of one another. A marketplace has the potential to be trustworthy; yet, in order for the marketplace to be trusted, the participants on the marketplace must first feel trust in order for the marketplace to be trusted. Keywords: consumer trust, e-commerce, online shopping, website security, social proof, transparency, customer service.

Problem solving in mathematics education: tracing its foundations and current research-practice trends

In tracing recent research trends and directions in mathematical problem-solving, it is argued that advances in mathematics practices occur and take place around two intertwined activities, mathematics problem formulation and ways to approach and solve those problems. In this context, a problematizing principle emerges as central activity to organize mathematics curriculum proposals and ways to structure problem-solving learning environments. Subjects’ use of concrete, abstract, symbolic, or digital tools not only influences the ways to pose and pursue mathematical problems; but also shapes the type of representation, exploration, and reasoning they engage to work and solve problems. Problem-solving foundations that privilege learners’ development of habits of mathematical practices that involve an inquiry method to formulate conjectures, to look for different ways to represent and approach problems, and to support and communicate results shed light on directions of current research trends and the relevance of rethinking curriculum proposals and extending problem-solving environments in terms of teachers/students’ consistent use of digital tools and online developments.

치유공간 이웃의 세월호 유가족 돌봄 시민활동가의 간접외상 경험에 대한 자전적 내러티브 연구

This study attempted to explore the experiences that I had to go through while caring for the bereaved families of the Ferry Sewol disaster as a citizen activist, the impact of indirect trauma on life, and what the meaning of those experiences has been reconstructed. To this end, research was conducted with a narrative inquiry method. As a researcher and research participant, I did this study by looking back on my experiences by referring to a record journal, diary, and contribution containing the process of caring for the bereaved families in Ferry Sewol. As a result, based on the experiences I had while caring for the bereaved families of the Ferry Sewol disaster as a citizen activist, the indirect trauma, and the results of the analysis and interpretation obtained by looking back on the experiences, three themes were derived: “In the middle of despair”, “The boundary between blurred life and death”, and “Me who met again through death”. In the discussion, discussions on the main results of this study and suggestions for further research were presented.

Pengembangan Pembelajaran Kelas Melalui Metode Inquiry Discovery dan Pendekatan Motivasi Pendidik Bidang Ilmu Geologi

The inquiry discovery method was tested on 18 students/I level XII IPA consisting of 11 boys and 7 girls through 2 face-to-face trials. From the results of the evaluation experiment, there is a range of values between 55 – 60 which is 44.44% while the range of values 60.01 – 70.00 is 55.55% (before implementation). Furthermore, the percentage of learning achievement from the 70-80 score range is 72.22% and the 80-90.00 range is 27.77% (after implementation). While the results of the evaluation analysis using the Liliofers Test were found to be not normally distributed, while the analysis using the Wilcoxon Match Pairs Test found that there were significant differences in the results of the evaluation before and after treatment. From the results of these tests, it can be concluded that repetition of the inquiry discovery method can increase scientific thinking independently so that achievement and completeness during the educational process can be directed according to the learning implementation plan for SMA CENDANA PEKANBARU.

Identity Transition of English Pre Service Teachers Studying at Teacher Profession Education Program

The identity transition of four prospective professional teachers while undergoing a professional development program is essential to consider. This research aims to understand the dynamics and processes that allow professional identities to develop and change. This research uses qualitative research and Schlossberg's transition model as a framework. The research participants were four prospective teachers from the Teacher Professional Education program. Data collection was carried out using the narrative inquiry method. The data analysis technique uses qualitative descriptive analysis. This study found that identity trajectories from the pre-transition period contributed to their current identity transition. Their previous change in identity was because teaching is an honorable profession with other perceived benefits, such as economic and cultural capital. In this program, prospective teachers said there was a transformation in their professional experience. The study emphasizes the importance of continuing education for prospective teachers to become professional teachers. Teacher education plays a vital role in ensuring that teachers have a strong foundation in the theory and practice of education. Qualified teachers are critical in providing effective and quality education to students, so teacher education is essential to the education system.

On the Lived Experiences and Identity Development of Homosexual Students

This paper documents the lived experiences of homosexual students and their identity development in Southern Leyte. The informants were gathered through purposive sampling and were interviewed face-to-face. Data were collected from the informants through a researcher-made questionnaire. A narrative inquiry method was utilized, where researcher-made questionnaires were used as a guide for the face-to-face interviews. It was identified that homosexuals have difficulty disclosing their sexuality to others due to various reasons. It was also noted that acceptance of homosexuals was a major factor in achieving their sexual identity. Some homosexuals disclosed that they believed their homosexuality was innate and inborn, indicating that they felt they were born to be homosexuals. Given the results of this study, it is recommended that respect for individuality, acceptance, and an open-minded attitude be extended to everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation.

Reflective professional learning practices of Ethiopian primary school teachers: the gap between practice and theory

ABSTRACT This study explored the discrepancy between the actual reflective professional learning practice of Ethiopian primary school teachers and what has been voiced theoretically. The study employed a constructivist world view, which prompted qualitative methods of inquiry. The data-gathering tools used were in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). The thematic analysis indicated that there exists a gap between the actual reflective practice of primary school teachers and what has been voiced theoretically. The absurdly low payment of teachers is found to be the main reason that demotivated teachers from engaging in continuing reflective practice to improve their knowledge and practice. Teachers seem to have lost passion and enthusiasm for professional learning activities, and they assume reflection merely for compliance purposes. This resulted in pseudo-reflective professional learning practice where the link between theory and practice is loose.