Qualitative Case Study Research Method Research Articles

Investigating the Effectiveness of Endogenous and Exogenous Drivers of the Sustainability (Re)Orientation of Family SMEs in Slovenia: Qualitative Content Analysis Approach

Large proportions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are family controlled and play an important role not only in the development of many national economies, but also have great potential to reduce negative effects of human activities on the natural environment and society. This important role of family SMEs has been recognized by the European Union (EU) which has integrated them in its legislative frameworks. The main question addressed in our research is whether family SMEs integrate sustainability concerns into their strategic and operative decisions as required by the EU legislative frameworks. We designed our research with the purpose to broaden our understanding of sustainability (re)orientation of family SMEs and fill the gap in the existing literature on family businesses’ sustainability. We applied a qualitative case study research method where sustainability (re)orientation of 26 family SMEs was explored. The qualitative content analysis was used in the process of analysing data. Theoretically and empirically based cognitions on endogenous and exogenous drivers of the family businesses’ sustainability (re)orientation were applied in interpretation of the research results. Our findings show the low level of sustainability (re)orientation of most of the investigated Slovenian family SMEs. The exogenous drivers have stronger effect on sustainability (re)orientation of family SMEs than endogenous drivers.

Overcoming Barriers and Fostering Adoption: Evaluating the Institutional Mainstreaming of Nature-Based Solutions in the Emilia-Romagna Region’s Socio-Ecological System

International organizations like the EU and IUCN are advocating for nature-based solutions (NBSs) as green alternatives for climate change adaptation and mitigation, especially in disaster risk reduction and urban planning. The H2020 OPERANDUM project was designed to address the major hydro-meteorological risks (floods, droughts, landslides, storm surge, and coastal erosions) through the deployment and assessment of NBSs in different contexts and areas affected by specific hazards. Despite growing research and funding, NBSs are still in the early stages of mainstream adoption and face challenges in acceptance and dissemination. Although designed to benefit both social and ecological systems, they remain a niche area with low perceived effectiveness among technicians and decision-makers. Their uptake requires a paradigm shift that includes a change in cultural-cognitive institutions, a different and wider set of knowledge than traditional engineering (ecological, social), and an adaptive management approach, missing within the current governance system. Using a qualitative case study research method, this paper aims to identify barriers in mainstreaming NBSs for DRR (disaster risk reduction) in the Emilia-Romagna region—influenced not only by individual beliefs but also by variables tied to technical culture and local procedural norms—and emphasizing the importance of combining social and ecological indicators in socio-ecological system analysis.

Hijab Fantasy on Instagram: Community Fantasy Theme for Vanilla Hijab Brand

In the contemporary era, the hijab is no longer exclusively associated with a specific demographic. Its meaning has evolved and is now widely accepted within the community. While the hijab is a mandatory practice for Muslim women, it has also become a fashion statement. The growing acceptance of hijab has led to the emergence of local hijab brands. This article examines the use of social media, particularly Instagram, to examine communication between groups of hijab users, focusing on customers of a particular brand of hijab, namely Vanilla Hijab. Observing this group behavior used fantasy, emphasizing how individuals achieve a shared reality through communication. Individuals in the group conducted shared reality-seeing behavior among individuals guided by stories that reflect how reality is confirmed. The reinforcement of shared reality is repeated through personal, group, or community achievements and takes the form of stories or tales. In examining the theme of hijab customer group fantasy, the researcher employed a qualitative case study research method by conducting interviews with female Vanila Hijab customers. Producers use Instagram social media not only to inform the public about Vanilla Hijab's activities and introduce its products but also to build community involvement and receive input from a segmented audience. The findings indicate that group members added numerous fantasy themes to maintain group communication and foster group culture.

NGO Trend Asia's Efforts in Controlling Transboundary Air Pollution in Jakarta: A Case Study of the Suralaya Steam Power Plant

The problem of poor air pollution quality is becoming more serious often in big cities, especially in the capital city of DKI Jakarta. Apart from vehicle emissions, there are other problems that are also important due to the use of Steam Power Plants (PLTU) around the Jakarta area. PLTU Suralaya in Banten is one of the largest sectors that emits the amount of emissions that have an impact on the surrounding area. This study aims to provide a description of the strategy carried out by the Non-Government Organization (NGO) Trend Asia as an effort to control air pollution pollution in Jakarta through transboundary emissions by the Suralaya PLTU. This research uses qualitative case study research methods and will be strengthened by the theory of environmental NGO strategy by MC. Cormick as an analysis knife of this study. The results of this study explain the strategies used by Trend Asia in efforts to control transboundary emission pollution of the Suralaya coal-fired power plant from nine MC strategies. The relevant Cormick used six strategies, namely Working with Elected Officials, Undertaking Research, Campaigning and Organizing Public Protests, Promoting Media Coverage of Environmental Issues, Information Exchange, and Generating Local Community Involvement in Environmental Protection.

Prabowo Subianto's Political Branding Strategy In The Success of The Ministry of Defense's Reserve Component Program

Komcad is a forum and form of citizen participation as well as national facilities and infrastructure in national defense efforts. The choice of Deddy Corbuzier is closely related to Deddy Corbuzier's existence as a mentalist and YouTuber who is very close to the Zelenial Generation (Gen Z) and is a form of concern for the Ministry of Defense in facing various future challenges in the era of globalization. This research aims to provide an overview of the awarding of the title lieutenant colonel of the Indonesian Army to Deddy Corbuzier as Prabowo Subianto's Political Branding strategy in making the Ministry of Defense's Reserve Component (Komcad) program a success. This research uses a qualitative case study research method because the researcher has to answer the phenomenon of transparency and the titular rank of lieutenant colonel of the TNI AD Deddy Corbuzier as a strategy to nominate Prabowo Subianto as a presidential candidate in the 2024 elections. The results of this literature review explain that Deddy Corobuzier as Komcad ambassador is a political branding that carried out by Prabowo Subianto as Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia to gain support from the younger generation to make the Komcad program a success in the context of early detection of various potential threats to Indonesia's defense system

A Qualitative Study on How Saudi English Language Teachers' Pedagogical Competences Impact Their Students' Academic Achievement. Journal of Research in Language and Translation, 4(1), 20–37. https://jrlt.ksu.edu.sa/en/node/2936

Pedagogical competence refers to a teacher's ability to effectively manage teaching and learning aspects of education. This includes subject knowledge, instructional methods, technology integration, lesson planning, classroom management, student evaluation, and facilitating learner growth. A competent teacher significantly influences students' academic advancement by creating a conducive learning environment. Professional competency involves effective teaching methods, well-structured lesson plans, and delivering instruction. A teacher's professional competency directly affects a student's academic progress, and there is a clear relationship between a teacher's competence and a student's achievement. This study utilized a qualitative case study research method to investigate the perspectives and concepts within a natural setting (Hesse-Biber & Leavy, 2010). The study involved English Language Teachers in six public schools in Shaqra City, Saudi Arabia during the academic year 2023. The findings suggest that English language teachers have the necessary skills to influence student outcomes. They effectively identify students' educational needs, create an optimal learning environment, and motivate engagement in various dimensions. Despite obstacles from education policies, parents, society, and limited resources, teachers continue to make efforts to improve student academic achievements.

Menggali Potensi Siswa: Pembelajaran Tematik di Kelas 3 Madrasah Ibtidaiyah NW 2 Talun Lombok Timur

Education plays a crucial role in shaping a generation that is competent and of high quality. Recognizing this significance, this research endeavors to explore students' potential through the implementation of thematic learning in the 3rd grade of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah NW 2 Talun East Lombok. The primary objective of this research is to investigate the impact of thematic learning on students' understanding, critical thinking skills, and learning motivation, utilizing a qualitative case study research method. Data collection involves classroom observation, interviews with teachers and students, and document analysis. The research findings indicate that the implementation of thematic learning in the context of the 3rd grade of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah NW 2 Talun East Lombok has a positive impact on students' understanding of concepts, critical thinking skills, and learning motivation. Additionally, the case study approach provides in-depth insights into how qualitative thematic learning influences teacher-student interactions and the learning process within the classroom. These findings offer a profound understanding of the effectiveness of thematic learning in enhancing students' potential at the madrasah ibtidaiyah level, and the practical implications of this research can serve as a guide for teachers and decision-makers in developing more contextualized teaching methods. Furthermore, this case study provides a foundation for further research in the context of thematic education in madrasah ibtidaiyah.

Towards an institutional understanding of risk-based management controls: evidence from a developing market

PurposeIn developing countries, how risk management technologies influence management accounting and control (MAC) practices is under-researched. By drawing on insights from institutional studies, this study aims to examine the multiple institutional pressures surrounding an entity and influencing its risk-based management control (RBC) system – that is, how RBC appears in an emerging market attributed to institutional multiplicity.Design/methodology/approachThe authors used qualitative case study research methods to collect empirical evidence from a privately owned Egyptian insurance company.FindingsThe authors observed that in the transformation to risk-based controls, especially in socio-political settings such as Egypt, changes in MAC systems were consistent with the shifts in the institutional context. Along with changes in the institutional environment, the case company sought to configure its MAC system to be more risk-based to achieve its strategic goals effectively and maintain its sustainability.Originality/valueThis research provides a fuller view of risk-based management controls based on the social, professional and political perspectives central to the examined institutional environment. Moreover, unlike early studies that reported resistance to RBC, this case reveals the institutional dynamics contributing to the successful implementation of RBC in an emerging market.

Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony: History and Collective Memories of Pinggir Papas Village Community, Sumenep

Collective memory is directly associated with the historical development line of the Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony. Both go hand in hand and maintain culture. The history and collective memory of the community regarding the Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony can only be traced through previous research texts, relics and interviews with locals. This research describes the historya and collective memory of the Pinggir Papas village community in Sumenep regarding the Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony tradition. This research uses a qualitative case study research method to analyze findings in the field in the form of interviews, previous research texts and relics. Through case studies, researchers will explore how events occur systematically over a long period until they find a suitable picture to present. The research results show that 1) The Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony has been implemented since salt was first discovered in Pinggir Papas village. 2) All equipment and ceremonial procession sequences are important for the community. 3) The collective memory that develops in society is the key to preserving the traditions of the Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony.

Ritual Ecology and Sirigu Mural Paintings: Interrogating the Intersection of Art and Culture

This theoretical research study utilizes qualitative case study research methods to explore the intersection of art and culture in the context of Sirigu mural paintings, a unique art form found in the Upper East region of Ghana. Drawing on the concept of ritual ecology, the study investigates the cultural significance of these paintings and their role in local ritual practices. Through in-depth interviews with artists, community members, and cultural experts, as well as participant observation and visual analysis, the study examines the ways in which Sirigu mural paintings embody and reflect local cultural traditions. The study also analyzes the artistic techniques and materials used in creating the paintings, highlighting the importance of artistic skill and innovation in the production of cultural artifacts. Drawing on theories of cultural identity and cultural transmission, the study examines the ways in which Sirigu mural paintings are passed down through generations and how they contribute to the maintenance and preservation of local cultural practices. Again, the study explores the challenges and opportunities for sustaining cultural heritage in the face of globalization and modernization. The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between art and culture, and the ways in which cultural practices and traditions are embodied and expressed through artistic forms. Lastly, the study provides insights into the role of artistic innovation and intergenerational transmission in preserving cultural heritage, and the challenges and opportunities for sustaining cultural traditions in a rapidly changing world.

Womenomics: Gender Inclusivity as a Growth Strategy in Japan

As a developed country, Japan is not immune to difficulties. Hyper-aged population, economic stagnation, and gender inequality are some of the crucial issues. The presence of the Womenomics policy in 2013 as an effort to empower women in Japan is one of the Japanese government's solutions to mitigate the problem of hyper-aged population, economic stagnation, and gender disparity. This research aims to discover and examine the challenges of the 21st century in Japan, particularly the subject of women's empowerment and its correlation with economic growth. The descriptive qualitative case study research method was applied to examine the political goods within the Womenomics policy. With a public policy approach, the study's findings represent Japan's efforts to implement an gender-based innovative policy that allows Japanese women to access equal opportunities in social, political, education, and economic sectors to increase the labour force number as the growth strategy to mitigate the impact of the hyper-aged population in Japan. This policy shows that Japanese women have grown in the workplace, however many challenges still occur to tackle the gender-biased paradigm in Japanese society, such as wage-gap problems.

중년여성을 위한 ‘의자요가’ 프로그램 개발 및 적용

Objectives This study aims to develop ‘chair yoga’ and find out its applicability to middle-aged women's life.
 Methods For this purpose, the qualitative case study research method. In the qualitative study, this program was structured through implementation and evaluation so that ‘chair yoga’ could be well accepted. First, through expert consultation, the ‘chair yoga’ program was developed and implemented in the field, and the data exchanged with the class observation and participants were completed through expert evaluation again. From April to June 2022, 50-minute yoga classes were provided twice a week at the Y community center in Seoul for 8 weeks.
 Results A total of 14 middle-aged women aged 45-64 years participated. As a result, 8 movements chair-seated and chair-standing Asana were finally structured. The final 16 “Chair Asana” were adopted from the 24-movement “Chair Asana” developed as a result. Through the execution and evaluation of “chair yoga”, Asana's backstretch 2, heron position, tilt position, twist position, cobra position, warrior position 2, boat position, eagle position, backstretch position, triangular position, palm position, squat position, tree position, and appearance position were finally structured.
 Conclusions During the eight-week period of “Chair Yoga,” the program was highly compliant and well accepted by participants, and there were no injuries or side effects, so it could be recognized as a suitable program for middle-aged women as a lifestyle yoga.

To Speak or Remain Silent: The Case of Reporting Crime Victimization to the Police

This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the victim’s decisions to report to the police and the victim’s coping mechanisms after the process of victimization. The qualitative-case study research method was used. An adopted interview guide was used as the primary data-gathering instrument, and thematic analysis was used in analyzing data. There were six (6) participants who participated in this study. The purposive sampling method was used in choosing the participants. Results of the study revealed that victims have reasons to report and not to report their victimization to the police. It comes from several factors stemming from personal which the victims seek justice, fear, socio-economic status; police factor which includes trust in the police and lack of evidence, and sociological factor which is the influence of known people. Victims’ coping mechanisms are emotion-focused coping; avoiding reminders of crime and getting support.Reporting of crime to the police is a behavior that is dependent on several factors. Reporting of crime to the police is a behavior that is dependent on several factors. Depending on the factors, the crime can either be reported or not. Victims decide whether to seek help from the police, to seek a private solution, to re-evaluate the situation, or to do nothing at all. The factors that may influence a person to report or not to report a crime reflects societal problems hounding not only the police but the communit as a whole. The victim’s decision to report their crime victimization is necessary for the quest for more balanced yet effective measures to address actual crime situations. Victims use many possible coping strategies at their disposal and their choice of strategy which is a combination of cognitive skills in problem-solving, history, and individual personality variables. These coping mechanisms will help them get over their crime victimization.

Building a Culture of Entrepreneurial Initiative in Rural Regions Based on Sustainable Development Goals: A Case Study of University of Applied Sciences–Municipality Innovation Partnership

The purpose of the study is to provide empirical evidence about the under-researched area of university–government relations in building a culture of entrepreneurial initiatives inside the triple helix model in a rural region. The study deploys a qualitative case study research method based on the content analysis of project documentation and further internal documents both from universities and municipalities. The propositions in the research question are guided by the previous literature and were then analyzed through an “open coding” process to iteratively analyze, verify, and validate the results from the documents against the previous literature. Results presented in the case study are related both to the project of a municipality–university innovation partnership, as well as the historic development of the university in its three missions, and, related to the important third mission, themes relevant for the project. In addition, a “toolkit” of relevant project activities is presented against the major identified themes, major project stakeholders, as well as relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Universities should look beyond a purely economic contribution and should augment all three missions (teaching, research, engagement) by considering social, environmental, and economic aspects of its activities. Instead of considering a government’s role solely as that of a regulator, a much more creative and purposeful cooperation between university and government is possible for creating a regional culture of entrepreneurial initiatives in a rural region.

The development of sustainable IoT E-waste management guideline for households.

The introduction of new technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), entails a growth in digital devices, which could ultimately result in a high amount of electronic trash (e-waste) production if they are not appropriately managed. Apart from that, the regulation on possible "IoT E-waste" generation is yet to be regulated, probably due to the new development and implementation of IoT globally. Hence, this paper proposed a Sustainable IoT E-waste Management guideline for households. This guideline could assist government agencies and policymakers in their strategies, planning, development, and implementation of a sustainable household IoT e-waste management initiatives in Malaysia. This study is an exploratory study that adopts a qualitative case study research method. The guideline was developed based on the Integrated Sustainable Waste Management (ISWM) Model. This guideline contributes to Malaysia's sustainability agenda in reducing carbon emissions intensity towards 2030 by 45 percent.

Motivation Status of EFL Instructors At Higher Education Institutions

Motivation, which is important in teaching, has a positive or bad impact on the teacher's performance, which is reflected in student learning as a result of the fact that teacher qualifications are intimately linked to the quality of teaching. The aim of this study is to examine the motivational status of foreign language instructors working at higher education institutions in Turkey based on their reasons for choosing the profession of teaching, their contentment with it, their self-efficacy beliefs, and student characteristics. A qualitative case study research method was adopted for the research and the data was collected through interviews via Google forms used in a similar study in a different discipline (Tünkler, 2021). It was aimed to shed light on the motivation status of EFL instructors on foreign language teaching. The results show that foreign language instructors are found to be satisfied with their professions and have self-efficacy skills for foreign language teaching. Additionally, their motivation level showed positive correlation with their students’ motivation level and skills.

Social Capacity in Policy Innovation for Urban Housing and Settlement Areas

This article discusses how social capacity can have an essential role as the key to thriving urban housing and settlement policies. This study used a qualitative case study research method using semi-structured interviews as a data collection instrument. Interviews were conducted with ten informants from government and non-government elements. The result shows that social capacity consisting of values and beliefs, community participation, local culture and knowledge, cooperation and social networks, as well as local actors and resources, has an essential role as the key to the thriving urban housing and settlement area policy innovation in Serang Municipality, Indonesia. The main finding of this study is that urban housing and settlement areas and policy innovations have not yet been integrated with the primary service needs of urban communities. The research findings also indicate that although people hold strong values and beliefs such as religion, some people still live unhealthy life behavior. Furthermore, community participation and cooperation are still partial and haven't been ideal yet. Various efforts need to be continued to realize social capacity in the context of participation and cooperation. The continuity of various efforts is important because, based on the research results, people have cultural diversity and differences. This research is expected to contribute to a better understanding of the importance of social capacity in policy innovation for urban housing and settlement areas and offer alternative policy formulations for policymaking at the central and local government levels.

The Biopolitics of Transformation to ERM Technologies

How risk management technologies are implemented in developing countries is largely under-researched. Using a perspective on bio-politics, this paper dissects how an infusion of risk management technologies permeates as a powerful managerial tool in governing subordinates. The notions of power/knowledge relations, disciplinary power, and governmentality enabled the authors to rehearse the Foucault's biopolitics perspective in an analysis of risk-based rationalities and risk management technologies. Qualitative case study research methods guided them to gather empirical evidence from a privately owned, Egyptian insurance firm. They found that risk management technologies are conjoined with institutional and discursive ramifications in a developing country where burgeoning neoliberal economic remedies are being diffused and adopted. Further, risk management technologies go hand in hand with this ensuing neoliberal agenda, making it inescapable for organisational managers in such a developing country to adopt these technologies for their survival and sustainability.

Is it Important for Elementary School Students to Learn the Basics of Finance?

Financial education is very important at all levels of education, even at the level of basic education. The purpose of this study was to determine the importance of elementary school students mastering the basic knowledge of finance. This study was conducted from May to October 2019 at SDN 1 Gandusari, Blitar Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia, and used a qualitative case study research method. This study used primary data in the form of interviews, focus group discussions (FGD) and documentation. The findings revealed the financial profile of SDN 1 Gandusari students as well as the financial behavior of students in daily life. Based on the results, it is important for policymakers, academics and practitioners in the field of basic education to include their own curriculum for financial education for elementary school students.
 Keywords: elementary school student, learn, basics of finance

Multilevel analysis of factors affecting open-access institutional repository implementation in Nigerian universities

PurposeThe study aims to identify novel open-access institutional repository (OAIR) implementation barriers and explain how they evolve. It also aims to extend theoretical insights into the information technology (IT) implementation literature.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted the interpretive philosophy, the inductive research approach and qualitative case study research method. Three Nigerian universities served as the case research contexts. The unstructured in-depth interview and the participatory observation were adopted as the data collection instruments. The qualitative data collected were analysed using thematic data analysis technique.FindingsFindings show that IR implementation barriers evolved from global, organisational and individual implementation levels in the research contexts. Results specifically reveal how easy access to ideas and information and easy movement of people across international boundaries constituted globalisation trend-driven OAIR implementation barriers given their influence on OAIR implementation activities at the organisational and individual implementation levels. The two factors led to overambitious craving for information technology (IT) implementation and inadequate OAIR implementation success factors at the organisational level in the research contexts. They also led to conflicting IR implementation ideas and information at the individual level in the research contexts.Research limitations/implicationsThe primary limitation of the research is the adoption of qualitative case study research method which makes its findings not generalisable. The study comprised only three Nigerian universities. However, the study provides plausible insights that explain how OAIR implementation barriers emanate at the organisational and individual levels due to two globalisation trends: easy access to ideas and information and easy movement of people across international boundaries.Practical implicationsThe study points out the need for OAIR implementers to assess how easy access to information and ideas and easy movement of people across international boundaries influence the evolution of conflicting OAIR implementation ideas and information at the individual level, and overambitious craving for IT implementation and setting inadequate OAIR implementation success factors at the organisational level. The study extends views in past studies that propose that OAIR implementation barriers only emanate at organisational and individual levels, that is, only within universities involved in OAIR implementation and among individuals working in the universities.Social implicationsThe study argues that OAIR implementation consists of three implementation levels: individual, organisational and global. It provides stakeholders with the information that there is a third OAIR implementation level.Originality/valueData validity, sample validity and novel findings are the hallmarks of the study's originality. Study data consist of first-hand experiences and information derived during participatory observation and in-depth interviews with research participants. The participants were purposively selected, given their participation in OAIR implementation in the research contexts. Study findings on the connections among global, organisational and individual OAIR implementation levels and how their relationships lead to OAIR implementation barriers are novel.