Post-positivist Approach Research Articles

Bridging the Gap Between Industry Needs and Student Skills for Quality Education Through Sdgs: An Industry-Academia Collaboration in Curriculum Development

Objective: This study aims to explore the intricate relationship between student skills and industry demands, proposing a robust Industry-Academia Collaboration (IAC) framework to enhance curriculum alignment with dynamic industry requirements, thereby contributing to quality education and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Theoretical Framework: Grounded in Action Research, this study adopts a post-positivist approach to examine and address real-world educational challenges. By embedding critical thinking and participatory research, the framework aims to foster a symbiotic relationship between academia and industry. Method: Utilizing insights from two action research studies conducted in collaboration with universities, this method emphasizes iterative development and participatory research. The approach is centered on continuous engagement with industry partners, allowing for ongoing refinements and adaptations in educational strategies and interventions. Results and Discussion: Findings reveal that sustained Industry-Academia Collaboration facilitates multiple iterations of curriculum refinement, leading to enhanced alignment with industry needs and improved educational outcomes. The collaborative process not only bridges the skill gap but also fosters a deeper understanding of the practical application of academic knowledge in real-world settings. Research Implications: The study highlights the critical role of iterative collaboration in curriculum development, suggesting that such approaches are essential for achieving SDG 4, which focuses on quality education. Originality/Value: This research contributes to the literature by demonstrating how action research can effectively enhance Industry-Academia Collaboration, thereby supporting the integration of SDGs into curriculum development.

Data proficiency in MAE education: Insights from student perspectives and experiences

This paper explores how mechanical and aerospace engineering (MAE) students understand and improve their data proficiency throughout their engineering curriculum. Data is essential for engineering students to be proficient in handling, as it is involved in every aspect of engineering. With the growing ubiquity of data and data analysis in all engineering fields, engineering students need to learn and master data skills to be competitive in the current and future job market. However, there is a lack of research on how non-computer science or software engineering majors perceive data proficiency and how they seek opportunities to develop data skills, especially as it relates to specific subdomains. In this paper, we investigate how students perceive data proficiency and how they develop using interview data from N = 27 MAE students at a research institution in the southeastern United States. Using the How People Learn framework, we analyzed the data through thematic analysis methods with a postpositivist approach, considering the bounded context of this study. The results show that MAE students value data proficiency as a crucial skill for their future careers and recognize its importance in making evidence-based engineering decisions. The study also reveals that, even though data proficiency is often a “hidden competency,” MAE students intuitively find various ways to enhance their data skills. These findings may help engineering educators to tailor their instruction to their students’ needs, address misconceptions about data and data proficiency, and prepare a data-literate future engineering workforce.

Policy Implementation of The Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement in The Greater Jakarta Metro Area Police Jurisdiction

The aim of this study is to investigate the implementation of the ETLE policy in the Greater Jakarta Metro Area Police Jurisdiction. Data has shown that there have been fluctuations in the trend of traffic violations in the Greater Jakarta Metro Area Police Jurisdiction from 2018-2023. This research examines further the implementation of the Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) policy to realize an orderly traffic area in the Greater Jakarta Metro Area Police Jurisdiction. Researchers use Grindle's policy implementation model to look at policy implementation. The researchers used a post-positivist approach by conducting data analysis techniques using illustrative methods on primary data in the form of in-depth interviews. In-depth interviews were conducted with several crucial policymakers, including the Traffic Director at the Greater Jakarta Metro Area Police, who led the ETLE policy in its jurisdiction. The results showed that implementation of the ETLE policy in the Greater Jakarta Metro Area Police jurisdiction has not run optimally in establish an orderly traffic area. Although there is progress in implementation, there are several critical notes that must be addressed to achieve policy objectives.

An Analysis of The Role of Law In The Formation of Social Identity In Urban Communities

Regionally-Owned Enterprises (BUMD) have the goal of managing strategic sectors for the regions, supervising, and ensuring the benefits of resource management in order to achieve optimal community welfare. PT. PITS is engaged in the provision of drinking water, but in reality it has not yet achieved its goals. The post-positivist approach is used so that this research can combine theory with phenomena found in the field. The results of this study show that there are problems in the dimensions of shared values, styles, and skills. These problems are expected to be solved by using a collaborative governance approach. PT. PITS must be problem-driven first, when the problem has been solved, PT. PITS must also be opportunity-driven. With the involvement of non-state actors , it is hoped that it can help the performance of PT. PITS in achieving its goals.

Dueling cartographies: science, positivism, art, and critical praxis

ABSTRACT Since the first uses of the term in the 19th century, cartography has grown into a sprawling, contested discipline and practice. Today, cartography has been described both as dying and as one of the best jobs to pursue in the 21st century. In this article, we deconstruct this dichotomy by describing three common axes along which cartography has been bifurcated -art and science, critical and post-positivist approaches, and research and practice. These dualisms serve as a frame to better understand what cartography has become and how it is no longer necessarily what self-described cartographers do. In response, we argue that, with the rise of prominent humanistic and affective approaches to geovisualization and the burgeoning field of data science and analytics emerging predominantly outside of traditional cartographic praxis and scholarship, what it means to take cartography seriously across these divides provides an inclusive, unique path forward for both the discipline and practitioners. Using examples from recent work, we lay out potential work that prioritizes ideas from nonrepresentational theory as a framework through which cartographers might productively resituate the field.

Civil Society’s Dual Role in Foreign Policy: A Comparative Analysis of Benefits and Risks

This paper examines the role of civil society as an instrument of foreign policy, exploring its potential benefits and risks. Traditionally, foreign policy analysis focused on decision-making processes and the primacy of the state. However, the end of the Cold War, the rise of post-positivist approaches, and the increasing interconnectedness of global issues have led to a broader consideration of policy instruments, including the involvement of non-state actors like civil society. The study employs a comparative approach to analyze the benefits of civil society in promoting democracy and addressing global challenges against the risks of biased utilization and dependency on state support. It examines case studies, including the role of USAID in Myanmar and the Israel-Palestine conflict, as well as the Indonesian context, where the government engages civil society in development and foreign policy. The findings highlight the need for a balanced approach that leverages civil society’s strengths while mitigating its risks as an instrument of foreign policy.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS OF SUPER TAX DEDUCTION INCENTIVES FOR R&D ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

In order to achieve Indonesia Gold 2045, with one of the missions being an advanced economy country, Indonesia needs to increase its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). One of the programs is to improve the quality of human resources and science and technology, which is carried out through increasing research and development activities. After further review, it turns out that spending on research and development activities compared to Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product is still low, private participation in research and development is still less than the government. The government makes a policy of providing super tax deductions to companies that carry out certain research and development activities in Indonesia. This research was conducted to determine the critical success factors (CSF) or success factors that must be considered by policy makers in implementing super tax deduction for research and development activities, which were carried out with a post positivist approach and data collection by in-depth interviews. Critical Success Factors (CSF) analyzed are divided into 3 dimensions, namely relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency. In the dimension of relevance, the form of super tax deduction incentives is the right form if the cost factor constraint in hindering research and development activities carried out by the industry applies ceteris paribus, and it is necessary to adjust the form of incentives according to industry needs. In addition, it is necessary to determine clear overall policy targets with the preparation of performance indicators. The dimension of effectiveness shows that in implementing the policy, it is necessary to conduct an evaluation to find out the cause of the company's low enthusiasm in conducting research and development activities and proposing incentives, and it is necessary to increase the intensity of socialization and adequate coordination between the ministries/agencies involved. In terms of efficiency, the use of the Online Single Submission (OSS) system in the implementation of incentive submissions needs to be optimized by developing a synchronized OSS system and supporting transparency in policy implementation.

Antropologia kultury a ewaluacja edukacyjna

The paper describes the connections between cultural anthropology and educational evaluation. It starts from the history of anthropologically oriented educational evaluation, when a qualitative-oriented approach emerged from a dominant, post-Tyleran tradition. It analyses connections between anthropological evaluation and anthropological paradigms, in particular the phenomenological one. The next section explores the notion of culture, a central category for ethnographic research, making anthropological evaluation distinctive from other research using a qualitative methodology. It presents the discussion about the notion of culture and the meaning of an inclusive approach to the research on school cultures. The third part describes distinctive features of anthropological evaluation, contrasted to the “traditional” anthropology. In the fourth part, conclusions from a postmodern critique of the linguistic turn are described: involvement in the power/knowledge relationships, an ontoepistemological status of collected data, fluidity and ambiguity of the evaluator’s roles. The next section covers probably the most obvious aspects of anthropological evaluation – the methodological implications. The last, sixth part presents challenges for doing evaluations in anthropological settings: keeping the integrity of the roles, reflecting on the biases, limitation in influence on change, “competition” with the postpositivist approach, and logistic difficulties.

On the Continued Need for Replication in Media and Communication Research

Common models of the scientific method articulate the processes by which we hypothesize about the correlation between variables and then test those predictions to make incremental conclusions about the world around us. Implied in this process is the replication and extension of that knowledge to various contexts. As with other social sciences, published analyses have demonstrated that media and communication scholarship suffers from a lack of replication studies, often due to presumptions about the lack of reward or incentive for conducting this work—such as perceived difficulties securing support for and/or publishing these studies. This commentary will reflect on and reinforce arguments for the intentional and important role of replication studies in media and communication scholarship. The essay reflects on replication as a key to post-positivist approaches, and then highlights recent developments that center replication work as key to scientific progression.

Exploring Reading Motivation of Undergraduate Level Students: A Narrative Inquiry

Exploring Reading Motivation of Undergraduate Level Students: A Narrative Inquiry

Exploring the Role of E-Entrepreneurship in Fostering Future Green Economy and Environmental Policies: A Study on Saudi Women Entrepreneurs

This study examines the role of e-entrepreneurship in fostering the future economy, with a specific focus on Saudi women entrepreneurs. The emergence of digital technologies and the internet has opened up new opportunities for entrepreneurship, especially for women facing traditional barriers to business participation. In particular, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has witnessed many women entrepreneurs who leverage e-commerce platforms to establish and grow their businesses. Combining e-entrepreneurship with environmental conscience depicts a future in which sustainable development and economic prosperity coexist. This research will explore the motivations, challenges, and strategies employed by Saudi women entrepreneurs in the e-commerce sector and analyse the impact of their entrepreneurial activities on the future economy. The study followed a quantitative and post-positivist approach. Data were collected cross-sectionally from the women working in different start-ups in the big cities of KSA. The study adopted the systematic random sampling approach to reach the respondents. A total of 500 questionnaires were distributed. However, 388 were included for analysis after the screening process. The findings reveal that e-entrepreneurial significantly impacts women’s entrepreneurial and economic growth. Moreover, Entrepreneurial self-efficiency significantly mediates the relationship between women’s entrepreneurial and economic growth. The findings comprehensively understand complex dynamics and guide future research and practical applications in related domains. Furthermore, the study found that Saudi women entrepreneurs should receive financial and technical support to initiate their ventures. Moreover, policy recommendations of the study demand addressing cultural barriers and fostering an enabling environment for their entrepreneurial endeavours.

Dynamics of collaborative governance of actors in palm oil fresh fruit bunch price setting

The second goal of Sustainable Development (SDGs) is the realization of sustainable agriculture to reducing hunger and achieve food security. One of the indicators of sustainable agriculture is social equality which includes fairness in access to information and market access. However, in practice, in realizing social justice, many smallholders cannot access information and markets, resulting in social inequality. Especially in Riau Province, which is the largest palm oil producer in Indonesia, contradictory conditions exist in the trading system for palm oil fresh fruit bunches (FFB), which still leaves independent farmers with many problems. They do not get prices according to government regulations because they have not entered into a partnership with the Palm Oil Company (POC). To overcome this problem, the Riau Provincial Government formed a partnership palm oil pricing team involving the private sector, community, academics and the press. The aim of this research is to create dynamics of collaborative governance in determining prices for palm oil FFB in Riau Province in order to achieve justice in sustainable agriculture. This research uses a postpositivist approach with descriptive qualitative methods. Using data collection techniques in the form of participant observation and indepth interviews can offer alternative solutions to the problem of inequality in justice for independent farmers. The findings reveal that the dynamics of collaboration between parties, joint motivation to collaborate and equitable pricing, and there is a capacity for joint action in the pricing of oil palm FFB in Riau Province. These three factors have proven effective in providing open access to information and markets for independent partners and nonpartner oil palm smallholders in Riau Province.

Trends in the knowledge area of organizations in Industry 5.0: perspectives and theoretical references

The field of organizational studies has undergone significant transformations in the 21st century, initially focused on business structure and management to maximize effectiveness and performance. Currently there is talk of Industry 5.0, which seeks to integrate technologies such as the collective network of connected devices, cognitive computing, nanotechnology, robotization, artificial intelligence and digitization of human processes. This research seeks to analyze the trends in knowledge of organizations, through a post-positivist approach based on empirical observation and experimentation to assess the study variable, select contemporary scientific literature, and review legal foundations, using databases of high impact and scientific rigor. The results are oriented by the strategic management of knowledge and intellectual assets, innovation and creativity, technology, and information. It is concluded that these are influenced by the requirements of the environment with a sustainable and sustainable approach, it is imperative to adapt to these trends to maintain a holistic perspective to ensure the permanence in time of organizations in the face of dynamic market changes.

Sistem Pengendalian Internal Atas Dana Desa: Analisis COSO Framework 2013

Implementing an internal control system in managing village funds is important considering that the priority objective of managing village funds is to increase development and empower village communities. Therefore, this research focuses on the implementation of the internal control system carried out by village government officials by referring to the internal control system theory established by COSO and by looking at the suitability of existing policies in the field. The objects of this research are Ramunia 1 Village and Beringin Village, Deli Serdang subdistrict, using a postpositivist approach with descriptive methods. The results of this research show that not all components of the internal control system by COSO have been implemented by Ramunia 1 Village and Beringin Village. The problem that is the main concern is due to the village government's lack of understanding regarding internal control in managing village funds, policy socialization from the central government which has not yet fully socialized the internal control system policy to the village government

Barriers to Family Building Among Physicians and Medical Students

Physicians and medical students who desire to build families face significant barriers due to the structure and culture of medicine. To understand the barriers and facilitators to family building for all people in medicine-not only individuals who can become pregnant-through an open-ended, qualitative analysis of survey responses. This qualitative study used a survey conducted in April and May 2021 with a broad sample of physicians and medical students. Participants were recruited through social media, targeting physician and medical student communities. Physicians (residents, fellows, and physicians in independent practice) and medical students of all gender identities and sexual orientations were included. Informed by a postpositivist approach, coding reliability thematic analysis was performed on 3 open-ended survey questions on family-building experiences (what they would do differently, what advice they have for others, and anything else they wished to share). Identified themes were mapped to the social-ecological model, a model used in public health to examine how a spectrum of factors is associated with health outcomes. A total of 2025 people (1860 [92%] women; 299 [15%] Asian, 151 [8%] Black, and 1303 [64%] White; 1730 [85%] heterosexual; and 1200 [59%] physicians who had completed training) responded to at least 1 of 3 open-ended questions. Themes mapped to social-ecological model levels included: (1) cultural, eg, medical training being at odds with family building; (2) organizational, eg, lack of institutional support for the range of family-building routes; (3) interpersonal, eg, impact of social support on family building; and (4) individual, eg, socioeconomic status and other individual factors that facilitate or inhibit family building. Recommendations to improve family-building experiences include implementing family-building curricula at medical schools, providing adequate parental leave for all physicians and medical students who become parents, and providing insurance coverage for all family-building routes. In this qualitative study of physicians and medical students, self-reported barriers to family building were identified at each level of the social-ecological model. Addressing these barriers is critical to creating a more equitable family-building environment for physicians and medical students.

Hiding behind the platform: the myth of flexibility for gig workers in Indonesia

ABSTRACT Mainstream arguments hold that the digital gig economy has been a boon for countries with high levels of unemployment, and some have even deemed it the future of work. Online platform companies handling transportation, courier and food delivery services – such as Gojek, Grab and Maxim – have similarly built narratives that the drivers who become their partners will enjoy flexible working conditions. Using a structural analysis of flexible work mechanisms in the digital gig economy, this article explores the asymmetrical power of gig workers and online platform companies. Taking a post-positivist approach, the data in this research were collected through interviews with 290 platform drivers. The results show that the structural situation, wherein extensive reserves of labour exist and workers’ power is weak, has created a significant power asymmetry between gig workers and platform companies. The impact of this asymmetry of power makes the flexibility promised to gig workers a myth and actually increases precarity for workers.

Language Diversity and Literature Reviews in Tourism Research

Language bias is a common yet undiscussed practice that can significantly constrain the rigor and generalization of place-based studies and literature reviews. This article discusses how research published in English compared with other languages is considered or not when conducting literature reviews. This research focuses specifically on tourism research and explores specific journal article examples in the contemporary subject area of overtourism within destination-based studies. To do this, we take a critical linguistic, postpositivist approach to three case studies drawn from the literature on the phenomenon of overtourism. The study highlights how research in languages other than English is often discounted or omitted in academic fields that are dominated by English language publications. Nevertheless, our findings strongly support the proposition that place-specific research, to be rigorous and generalizable, should be supported by research carried out in relevant languages for its location. This research provides evidence that place-based research, based on literature from multiple languages and interdisciplinarity, can be reliable, valid, and trustworthy. The study also notes the recommendations for conducting literature reviews within place-specific research and avenues for future research.

Ecological adaptation of smallholders to tropical climate change in the highland zone of South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract. Busthanul N, Demmallino EB, Sultani HR, Lampe M, Ismail A, Yassi A, Daris L, Saudi MY, Zainuddin A. 2023. Ecological adaptation of smallholders to tropical climate change in the highland zone of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 5328-5335. Climate change has adversely affected the stability of agricultural production and livelihood systems, threatening the well-being of farmers in Indonesia, particularly small-scale farmers with limited resources. To mitigate the impacts of climate change on agricultural production, innovative approaches are required. Ecological adaptation is one of such approaches which addresses the threat of climate change. However, studies on ecological adaptation in Indonesia have mostly been concentrated on food crops, with limited attention to horticultural commodities in mountainous regions. This study aims to explore how horticulture farmers in the mountainous region of Enrekang District, South Sulawesi, adapt to the effects of tropical climate change. This study employs a post-positivistic approach, to a case study of the impact of climate change on the horticulture farming community in Enrekang District. The study uses a household survey method to gather quantitative data, while focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used to collect qualitative data using semi-structured and unstructured questionnaires. The study's findings revealed diverse ecological adaptation patterns among horticulture farmers, which include adjustments in planting timing, management of pests and diseases, crop rotation, and the use of pumping systems. In addition to these scientifically based strategies, local knowledge also played a crucial role in adaptation processes. Furthermore, to ensure the sustainability of these ecological adaptation strategies, there is a need for the government and scientists to support and empower local communities collectively. This recognition and collaboration are vital for ensuring the resilience and effectiveness of adaptation efforts in mitigating climate change.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Policy for the Repatriation of Foreign Assets into the Country in the Voluntary Disclosure Program

This research will analyze the effectiveness of the policy of repatriating foreign assets into the country in the Voluntary Disclosure Program. Researchers used the 7's framework proposed by McKinsey consultants with the elements of shared values, staff, system, structure, strategy, skills, and style in assessing the effectiveness of asset repatriation. This research aims to determine whether the repatriation of assets in the Voluntary Disclosure Program has been effective and the inhibiting factors in carrying out asset repatriation by the Directorate General of Taxes. This research uses a post-positivist approach with a descriptive research type. Data collection techniques were obtained through literature studies and field studies. Field studies were conducted using in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders such as the Directorate General of Taxes, Academics, the House of Representatives, and Practitioners. The research results show that the elements of shared values, structure, and style are practical, but the elements of strategy, skills, staff, and systems could be more. There are also obstacles faced by the Directorate General of Taxes, namely policies implemented at the wrong time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, taxpayer assets that are not liquid plus the shadow of a global recession due to the pandemic, programs that are less attractive to taxpayers, lack of legal certainty, regarding the Voluntary Disclosure Program policy, as well as the unstable economic and political conditions in Indonesia due to the pandemic.

The mediation role of perceived brand trustworthiness in brand social responsibility and brand positioning: evidence from the Tanzanian beverage industry

PurposeThe current study was developed in response to the profound impact of ethical practices on the beverage industry. It aims to examine the mediating role of perceived brand trustworthiness in the relationship between brand social responsibility and brand positioning in the Tanzanian beverage industry.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a post-positivist approach, as it encompasses a deterministic perspective where causes are believed to determine outcomes or effects. The study focused on customers of two major beverage companies in Tanzania, namely Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Data were collected from 458 customers and analyzed using structural equation modeling.FindingsThe findings indicate that brand social responsibility serves as a valuable intangible asset, capable of establishing a competitive edge when integrated into the value proposition. Additionally, the results reveal that brand trustworthiness plays a mediating role in the connection between brand social responsibility and brand positioning.Research limitations/implicationsThe study employed a convenience sampling technique; hence, generalization of the findings should be approached with caution.Originality/valueThis study represents one of the few scholarly endeavors that explore the role of social responsibility at the product brand level in establishing brand positioning. By doing so, it contributes to the advancement of knowledge concerning the impact of brand social responsibility on building competitiveness within the context of today's competitive business environment.