Positivist Paradigm Research Articles

Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi Dan Komunikasi Interpersonal Dengan Komitmen Karyawan Es.Clo

In a company, organizational culture and interpersonal communication between employees often have great significance in work commitments because commitments are related to acceptance, health, and maintenance. With this phenomenon, research wants to know how significant the relationship with commitment is through organizational culture and the effectiveness of interpersonal communication. This research was conducted on employees of Es. Clo is a clothing start-up in Bandung, Indonesia. The population in this study was 15 people; considering the small population, the researchers took all employees as samples. Through quantitative research methods and the positivism paradigm, researchers tested multiple regression analysis to see the influence of organizational culture and interpersonal communication's effectiveness on employee work commitment. Based on the study's results, it was shown that there was a positive and simultaneous influence of the two variables on influencing work commitment. This was shown from the ANOVA table test, which showed a positive influence between organizational culture and interpersonal communication with Es. Clo's employee commitment. The organizational culture of the Es. Employees have understood Clo company in terms of rules, norms, dominant values ​​, and organizational climate.

The influence of sensory branding strategies in-store on consumer preference: The South African skincare industry

Brand experience has a direct relationship with brand loyalty, compelling businesses to manage consumers’ brand experience. A vehicle for creating memorable brand experience is the utilisation of sensory branding, which is especially relevant to the skincare industry. The aim of this study was to investigate desired sensory branding strategies when shopping for skincare products in-store and the effect thereof on consumer preference. This study made use of a positivistic research paradigm and a descriptive research design. The sampling procedure utilised in this study was non-probability sampling, and the technique used was convenience sampling. The sample comprised 321 consumers who had bought skincare in-store at the time of the study, and a web-based self-administered questionnaire, distributed via a link on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, as well as sent via e-mail to an existing mailing list, was used to collect the data. Once the data was collected, both descriptive and inferential statistics were utilised to analyse and interpret the data. From the empirical data collected in this study, it was found that visual, olfactory and tactile stimuli had the largest positive influence on the experience of shopping for skincare in-store. Furthermore, it was noted that only traditional olfactory and tactile stimuli had a direct relationship with consumer preference. From the results of this study it was concluded that the most important demographic factors for marketers to base their sensory branding strategies on was age, gender and budget. Furthermore, with specific reference to the skincare industry, consumers between the ages of 45 and 60 years were identified as a desirable target audience. Additionally, as olfactory and tactile stimuli were highlighted, it was recommended that brands facilitate interaction with the product through the use of fragrance testers or an in-store beautician, thereby stimulating both senses simultaneously.

The Positivism Paradigm in Internal Audit Research: A Perspective of Contemporary Accounting Research

ABSTRACTThis study aims to investigate the dominance of research with the paradigm of positivism in accounting, especially research related to the internal function of audit. The dominant paradigm in accounting research to date is the positivist paradigm. In internal audit, all things are not only seen from the facts that are on the surface and concluded directly from the existing data, but also must understand the meaning contained on it. Therefore, it is necessary to have another paradigm that contradicts positivism and covers its limitations. Anti-positivist paradigms, that are interpretivism, radical humanist, radical structuralist, critical, and postmodernist paradigm, should be widely used in internal audit research. The anti-positivism paradigm raises the heterogeneity of the mainstream paradigm which has a positive impact on the development of internal audit research.Keyword: Paradigma Positivism, Internal Audit, Qualitative Research Method

MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING THE SALES OF DIGITAL PRINTING PRODUCTS


 
 
 
 The printing industry, especially digital printing, has experienced rapid advancement amidst fierce competition and increasing technological progress. Marketing communication strategies have become crucial in achieving product marketing goals. This study focuses on understanding marketing communication strategies in the printing industry, specifically digital printing. Utilizing the 7P marketing mix theory, the study employs a qualitative descriptive method with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The post- positivism paradigm is adopted with triangulation technique for data validity. The aim is to uncover company marketing strategies, enhance sales, and identify supporting and hindering factors in marketing. The results of the current study show that the implementation of marketing strategies seem to yield positive effects. The latter points are caused by factors such as product quality, affordable price and excellent after-sales quality. The implications of the results are also discussed.
 
 
 

Breaking incommensurability boundaries? On the production and publication of interparadigmatic research

PurposeThis essay takes issue with the incommensurability thesis, which assumes that meaningful research work across different paradigms cannot occur. Could it be that the thesis understates the case for meaningful relationships to develop across paradigms? Is it possible that researchers can authentically and rewardingly collaborate across paradigms and create joint studies published in established journals?Design/methodology/approachBased on the observation that interparadigmatic research exists, the authors investigate two questions. How is interparadigmatic research expressed in the accounting research literature? How can we comprehend the process that underlies the development and publication of interparadigmatic research, focusing on cohabitation involving the positivist and interpretive paradigms of research?FindingsTo deal with the first question, the authors focus on two interparadigmatic articles: Greenwood et al. (2002) and Paugam et al. (2021). The authors find each article showcases a dominant paradigm – whereas the role of the other paradigm is represented as secondary; that is, complementing and enriching the dominant paradigm. To address the second question, the authors rely especially on their involvement as coauthors of three interparadigmatic studies, published between 2019 and 2022 in FT50 journals. The authors’ analysis brings to the fore a range of facilitators that fit their experiences, such as the development of cross-paradigmatic agreement within the authorship to cope with the complexity surrounding the object of study, the crafting of methodological compromises (e.g. regarding the number of documents to analyze) and the strategizing that the authorship enacted in dealing with journal gatekeepers.Originality/valueFrom the authors’ experiences, they develop a model, which provides a tentative template to make sense of the process by which interparadigmatic research takes place. The model highlights the role of what the authors call “epistemic mediation” in producing interparadigmatic studies.

The Impact of Theory U on Corporate Governance as an Essential Risk Management and Performance Improvement Tool

This paper established the effectiveness of Theory U as a risk management and performance management tool, thereby enhancing an efficient corporate governance system in organizations. The authors provided insights into how organizations can solve corporate governance problems and ascertain a risk management culture that, in turn, optimizes opportunities and minimizes threats to the business. Theory U offers a transformative approach to corporate governance and drive performance improvements. This is attained by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and adaptability, which enhances the effectiveness of governance mechanisms. While implementation may pose challenges, companies that embrace Theory U as an essential risk management and performance improvement tool stand to reap significant benefits, including enhanced resilience, sustainable value creation, and long-term success. The authors outlined the benefits of Theory U and several examples of empirical case studies of organizations that have benefited from this model. Adopting the positivism paradigm of research, this paper has provided examples of how organizations utilized this model. Three hypotheses were tested to validate the data results. In sum, the authors emphasized that critical corporate governance issues can be overcome by adopting this innovative approach, thus enabling organizations to demonstrate enhanced organizational resilience and thrive in today's rapidly changing business environment.

SOSIALISASI DAN IMPLEMENTASI WAKAF PRODUKTIF DALAM RANGKA PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DI DESA KALIULING, KECAMATAN TEMPURSARI, KABUPATEN LUMAJANG

Law No. 41 of 2004 concerning Waqf is projected as a means of social engineering, making changes to the thoughts, attitudes and behavior of Muslims so that they are in line with the spirit of the law. One of the new regulations in the Waqf Law is productive Waqf. This article discusses the productive waqf in the perspective of Islamic economics and how the prospects are in empowering the economy of Muslims. Productive waqf is a scheme for managing waqf donations from the people, namely by producing these donations, so that they are able to produce a sustainable surplus. Productive waqf is not very familiar in the community, so it is necessary to socialize to the community about productive waqf and assist in the development and management of productive waqf, by conducting research that focuses on Krajan Hamlet and Tamansari Hamlet in Kaliuling Village, Tempursari District, Lumajang Regency. The community service activities aim to empower the people of Kaliuling Village through the implementation of productive waqf. This implementation will help the community manage village assets so that they can be maximized for common welfare. Apart from that, this effort also aims to educate the people of Kaliuling about the use of productive waqf as a source of mutual welfare. The dedication method used by researchers is a participatory action approach or commonly referred to as PAR (participatory action research). In the activity there are 3 main keys, namely the first identifying problems, planning problem solving, implementing, controlling and evaluating. The second is understanding, predicting, verifying, exploring, and so on. And the third is research, namely research activities in the academic world. This research activity is a critique of existing research paradigms, both positivistic and interpretive paradigms that are not concerned with social change. In the management and development activities of productive waqf in Kaliuling Village, Tempursari District, Lumajang Regency, it was carried out through several stages including; socialization of productive waqf to the community, forming management as Nadzir (manager) of Productive Waqf, recording data on waqf and goods being donated, as well as compiling administrative files for productive waqf management and pledges. The results of this activity are quite significant and can be understood by most of the Kaliuling village community, especially Dusun Krajan and Tamansari. This can be proven by the nadzir management in two (2) hamlets that have been formed, in Dusun Krajan there are 6 registered wakifs and in Dusun Tamansari there are 9 registered wakifs.

AN INVESTIGATION INTO HOW UNIVERSITY-LEVEL TEACHERS PERCEIVE CHAT-GPT IMPACT UPON STUDENT LEARNING

This research explores Chat -GPT inclusion into Pakistani higher education, addressing the issue of understanding teacher perspectives. To examine the relevance of this problem, an extensive survey involving 600 university teachers was undertaken using a positivist research paradigm. The findings show that teachers believe Chat-GPT has the ability to improve learning experiences by offering quick access to information and accommodating varied student demands. Concerns are raised, however about overreliance, ethical consequences, and possible impediments to critical thinking. These trends in data were revealed through statistical analysis, which included mean, standard deviation, correlation, and ANOVA. Concerns were raised, however, concerning the overreliance, ethical consequences, and possible barriers to critical thinking. Thus, longitudinal studies, qualitative research, thorough guidelines, and joint efforts are among the recommendations to enable the appropriate incorporation of AI technologies in education. This research adds to our understanding of the challenges of AI integration in education by highlighting need of balanced and well-informed educational methods.

AN INVESTIGATION INTO HOW UNIVERSITY-LEVEL TEACHERS PERCEIVE CHAT-GPT IMPACT UPON STUDENT LEARNING

This research explores Chat -GPT inclusion into Pakistani higher education, addressing the issue of understanding teacher perspectives. To examine the relevance of this problem, an extensive survey involving 600 university teachers was undertaken using a positivist research paradigm. The findings show that teachers believe Chat-GPT has the ability to improve learning experiences by offering quick access to information and accommodating varied student demands. Concerns are raised, however about overreliance, ethical consequences, and possible impediments to critical thinking. These trends in data were revealed through statistical analysis, which included mean, standard deviation, correlation, and ANOVA. Concerns were raised, however, concerning the overreliance, ethical consequences, and possible barriers to critical thinking. Thus, longitudinal studies, qualitative research, thorough guidelines, and joint efforts are among the recommendations to enable the appropriate incorporation of AI technologies in education. This research adds to our understanding of the challenges of AI integration in education by highlighting need of balanced and well-informed educational methods.

The learning styles and their impact on the academic education of ecuadorian university students

The objective of this research was to learn about the influence of the use of learning styles in the virtual academic formation of ULEAM students, Extension El Carmen. To this end, the positivist paradigm was used through the quantitative approach, with correlational level field research. The study population was one thousand five hundred and two (1502) students, calculating a sample of three hundred and seven (307), which was extracted with 95% confidence criteria and 5% margin of error, taking two sections of each course at different levels, with the purpose of knowing different opinions from various groups. For the collection of data, the survey technique was used by means of a Likert-type questionnaire, and in this way process the data by using the SPSS version 25. The results obtained show that there is a strong positive correlation in the use of learning styles and the academic training of students. Likewise, it was determined that in the Basic Education career there is a good management of these learning styles, while those of other careers varied from medium to low.

Corporate Social Responsibility: The New Engine of Entrepreneurship Development

As modern societies evolve, entrepreneurial sustainability becomes increasingly relevant and applicable across developed and developing countries worldwide. The issue of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in business has grown significantly, and it has been identified as a strategic weapon for entrepreneurship growth today. Thus, the present study attempted to examine CSR's influence on entrepreneurship development. Carroll's four social responsibilities in this study can be considered as CSR: economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic. The study followed a positivist research paradigm, deductive reasoning, a causal-comparative research method, and convenience sampling techniques for its procedural operations. The study's target population was the total number of registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Dailekh District. The study incorporated 465 business owners as the sample size. The structured survey questionnaire was used to collect the primary data. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics like percentages, frequency, and structural equation modeling. In order to analyze the data, SPSS 20 and AMOS 23 were used. The results of the study demonstrated that there is a significant positive impact of CSR on entrepreneurship development. Therefore, the concerned stakeholders should consider preserving CSR in their businesses. In addition, the study's results will be a source of information for stakeholders like entrepreneurs, customers, researchers, and academicians.

Female Leadership in Muslim Societies

For centuries, Muslim women have been considered legally unqualified for judicial, political, and other highest leadership positions in the public domain. The contemporary debates range from constructing and reconstructing theological contestation to identifying and analysing various socio-cultural realities around Muslim women’s lives which made it more challenging for them to claim leadership. Today, in one hand, a growing number of literatures are challenging conservative religious interpretations that disfavour female leadership and calling to reread religious source texts. On the other hand, many literatures are raising voices on social gender perceptions and cultural biases which create barriers for women leadership. The recent inauguration of hijab-clad Muslim female presidents in Tanzania and Singapore also manifests a positive paradigm shift in collective Muslim consciousness to female leadership. To understand this change, this paper looks into both theological and socio-cultural aspects to outline the different positions and new developments in contemporary literature in identifying the burdens on Muslim women’s shoulders that curtail their aspirations for leadership participation. This study argues that contemporary literature reveals a complex and formidable development in the debate that demands more careful attention to accommodate the changing environment and attitudes in Muslim societies regarding the permissibility and plausibility of female leadership.

Practicing Local Curriculum in Basic Level: As an Educational Innovation and Creativity

This study aims to investigate the practicing local curriculum at basic level schools through the educational innovation and creativity in Nepal under the teachers’ view. I applied quantitative research design, and positivist paradigm. In Kathmandu district's 25 public lower secondary schools, 125 respondents in the basic level teachers, were randomly selected for the sample (Five teachers from each school). Data collection was carried out using a self-created questionnaires that had 50 statements and five Likert-type response alternatives. The self-developed questionnaire's validity was verified by the opinions of experts, and reliability was established Cronbach's alpha, 0 .895. I prepared five factors according to loading components. According to research, practicing a local curriculum empowers individuals by acknowledging their own knowledge, skills, and expertise. It motivates students to participate actively in their education and community development. Practices can shape their own learning experiences by engaging with the local curriculum and choosing choices that match their interests and objectives.

Mathematics Teacher’s Autonomy in Students' Performance

This study aims to investigate the perceptions of mathematics teachers’ autonomy in students’ performance. I applied quantitative research design, and positivist paradigm. In Kathmandu district's 40 public secondary schools, 80 respondents in the basic level teachers, 40 male and 40 females-were randomly selected for the sample. Data collection was carried out using a self-created questionnaire that had 50 statements and five Likert-type response alternatives. The self-developed questionnaire's validity was verified by the opinions of experts, and reliability was established Cronbach's alpha, 0 .89. I prepared five factors according to loading components. According to research, teacher’s autonomous teaching makes high performance of students in mathematics classroom practices.

Concepts of Karl Popper, Thomas Kuhn, Imre Lakatos in the Context of the Economic Paradigm

Relevance. In connection with the decline of neoconservative ideology, methodological disputes have escalated regarding both the methods used by economists and the scientific paradigm underlying economic science itself. If in the XIX century economic analysis corresponded to a critical scientific approach, then in the second half of the XX century economists had to revise the requirements for the quality of research from the standpoint of falsificationism. The article deals with the problems of applying the concepts of K. Popper, I. Lakatosh, etc. Kuhn's approach to the theoretical postulates of the modern economic mainstream, Marxism and institutionalism.The purpose is to consider the problem of critical application of the concepts of K. Popper, I. Lakatosh and T. Kuhn to modern scientific knowledge and the tasks of current economic research.Objectives. The following tasks are considered: concretization of the principle of verificationism in relation to economic analysis; concretization of the principle of falsificationism in relation to economic research; determination of the directions of progressive research economic programs.Methodology. The article is prepared within the framework of the positivist paradigm and an adductive approach combining deductive-inductive logicResults. Economics is a science from the point of view of the paradigm of Imre Lakatos and Thomas Kuhn, but it is not a sphere of pure scientific knowledge from the standpoint of Karl Popper's falsificationism.Conclusions. The principle of verificationism dominates modern scientific economic research. Most economic paradigms are degrading. In economic research, it is necessary not only to strive to statistically confirm the hypothesis put forward, but also to compare it with competing scientific explanations.

Relación entre el nivel de violencia escolar y la autoestima de los estudiantes de primaria

The present investigation was carried out with the objective of determining the relationship between school violence and self-esteem in 5th and 6th grade students of the Quillacollo Private Educational Unit "INS.PAR.QUI". The methodology used in this research is framed within the positivist paradigm, with a quantitative approach and a non-experimental design, adopting a descriptive correlational approach. After analyzing the results obtained, a Pearson correlation of -0.334 could be established, which indicates that There is a negative relationship between the two variables. This value suggests that as the level of self-esteem decreases, the level of school violence increases. Based on these results, it is concluded that it is essential to address this problem in the studied population, improving the school environment. Education and society in general must collaborate together to create safe and healthy school environments, promoting respect, empathy and the positive development of students' self-esteem.

Factuality and Impartiality in the Reporting of Sexual Violence Against Children at Kompas.com and Tribunnews.com

During the pandemic, the issue of sexual violence against children in Indonesia reached 10,328 cases. One form of media that can be a source of information in Indonesia are news portals. The media should carry out objectivity in publishing news about sexual violence. News pertaining to sexual violence against children has been highlighted by the media; among them are Kompas.com and Tribunnews.com. This study aims to determine the level of factuality and impartiality of news portals in producing news content on sexual violence against children. Researchers use a quantitative approach with a descriptive nature. In this study, researchers looked at each indicator, including the level of truth, relevance, balance, and neutrality, by Westersthal's concept of objectivity. Researchers use a positivistic paradigm and descriptive content analysis research method. The results showed that the level of truth in the news on Tribunnews.com is higher while Kompas.com has not fulfilled the news with 5W + 1H, Kompas.com still has not fulfilled the level of relevance while Tribunnews.com has fulfilled the level of social reality and the audience so that the news is not subjective. At the level of balance, Kompas.com and Tribunnews.com still tend to report the perpetrator's point of view, and Tribunnews.com still uses hyperbolic language in processing news. In assessing factuality and impartiality, Kompas.com and Tribunnews.com still do not meet the objective requirements in producing news of sexual violence against children.

Pengaruh Fitur Instagram Stories Terhadap Eksistensi Diri Remaja (Survei Pada Remaja Di RW 09 Ciledug, Kelurahan Sudimara Tangerang)

Social media is in great demand and is becoming a trend, especially among teenagers. The development of social media that is so significant makes this media a place for self-existence, one of which is the Instagram stories feature. This study uses the uses and gratification theory, where this theory focuses on the use of media to satisfy one's needs. This study uses a positivistic paradigm, a quantitative approach, with a survey method and the research is explanatory. The population of 207 respondents took a sample using the Slovin formula with a precision of 5%, resulting in a sample of 136 respondents. The results of the study prove that the influence of the Instagram stories feature has an effect on the self-existence of adolescents due to the influence of the independent variable (independent) which has a t count of 9,170 > 1,977 with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. So it can be concluded, namely accepting Ha and rejecting Ho, meaning that the Instagram Stories feature variable has a significant influence on Adolescent Self-Existence

Constructing State Law amid Local Laws: A Shift in the Paradigm of Legal Transformation

Objective: Constructing state law amid local laws is a new phenomenon; the challenge is creating a free-problem situation when the two systems meet. It seems impossible for the two to be allies and support each other. When they do meet, their relationship is just a compromise. The research object is a shift in the paradigm of law transformation related to constructing state law amid local law. Method: We employed a juridical normative with different treatments where the law is not the foundation but the theories, concepts, norms, and beliefs of scholars based on the orientation of the analysis objects. Results: Findings confirm that state law (positive law or law) is designed following the legism or positivism paradigm or belief. As such, legal transformation in its embodiment is oriented towards legal unity (positive law-state law). Hence, norms or values that do not originate from authorized lawmakers are undesirable to achieve a single uniform model (one legal model for all). In turn, the attempt to privilege the ideal law as the only law that is appropriate and valid and which is believed to be able to be the answer to every problem has yet to be fulfilled. Undoubtedly, state law, declared exclusive, is not only not objective, but becomes weak. The result is the rejection of community values as a strengthening substance, failing to meet expectations. Finally, the people consider state law a disturbance to the peace of life and a form of injustice and burden. Its presence does not create unity and collaboration that strengthens and supports one another but raises enmity. Conclusion: The construction of state law amid local law always refers to legal positivism, which positions the singleness of law in a positive (formal) form of law. State law is seen as the only law recognized as valid because it originates from the state, while another law is not recognized. With this standard trend (perspective), a paradigm shift in the construction of state law occurs so that when legal transformation or legal change occurs, society experiences a shock of new values

Work psychosocial factors and stress in medical staff in the epidemiology area of a public institution

Psychosocial risk factors are conditions present in the work environment that are related to the organization of work, its social environment, work content and the performance of the task that can affect the health of workers. This research aims to determine the psychosocial factors at work and stress in the medical staff of a public institution. Research under the positivist, quantitative, observational, descriptive and cross-sectional paradigm. The population and census sample consisted of 15 medical profession workers. In the collection of information, three questionnaires from the Battery of instruments for the evaluation of psychosocial risk factors of the Ministry of Social Protection, Colombia (2010) were applied. The results show that women predominated (80.0%), where (46.7%) was single, with an average age and seniority of 32 years and 10 years respectively. As for psychosocial work factors, high and very high risk levels were found in 53.3%, with extra-work conditions being the most unfavorable, associated with the economic situation of the family group (80.0%), characteristics of the home and the environment (73.3%) and home-work-home displacement (73.3.%). On the other hand, 40.0% of the personnel studied perceived high and very high risk levels of stress. Concluding that the population is exposed to occupational psychosocial factors, with the appearance of revealing symptoms of stress. Therefore, the use of corrective measures that help minimize possible damage to health is recommended.