Qualitative Case Study Research Articles

Wirausaha Cookies Brownies Sebagai Alternatif Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Tuna Rungu

Deaf individuals face barriers in accessing formal employment due to limitations in communication and training, making brownies cookie entrepreneurship a viable alternative to improve their quality of life. This study aims to examine how brownies cookie entrepreneurship can enhance the quality of life for deaf individuals. The research uses a qualitative case study approach with techniques including interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving three deaf subjects who run a brownies cookie business. The results show that brownies cookie entrepreneurship has a positive impact on the quality of life of deaf individuals across various dimensions physical, psychological, social, and environmental. All three subjects experienced increased productivity and independence, along with improved self-confidence and social recognition. They were able to interact with their surroundings through social media and used their earnings to support personal and family needs. Supporting factors such as family support, disability communities, and social media strengthened the success of their businesses, although challenges remained in the form of communication barriers, limited capital, and lack of inclusive training opportunities.

Transboundary water rights and conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa: conflict prevention through functional transboundary river basin institution-building in the Southern African Development Community region

Many scholars of conflict and hydropolitics argue that not all cooperation is good, and neither is all conflict bad. Hydro-diplomacy scholarship also presents these two phenomena as co-existent and oftentimes manifest in the same river basin. The ‘water for peace’ discourse of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is therefore premised on the notion of water as an agent for peace; water presenting opportunities for growth and cooperation. However, can we say that the SADC region is able to truly contain or prevent regional water conflict and that the approaches are systematic and fully understood, especially in relation to the issue of water rights and equity of sharing and utilisation of the resource? Furthermore, while various scholars of hydropolitics have somewhat analysed practices of transboundary water cooperation in the region’s river basins, little has been discussed about the form and centre of everything—the SADC process—why and how SADC drives regional water cooperation. This study presents an analysis of regional experience in SADC, to spotlight how the regional body has used water institution-building to advance peace and cooperation between states. Using a qualitative case study approach, the study explores the application of the concepts of transboundary water governance, institution-building, and strengthening in the SADC. The study finds that the SADC approach generates regionally endorsed legal and policy frameworks to drive institution-building and empowerment. The study also finds that the practices promoted by SADC for transboundary water cooperation to achieving this goal include: (a) fostering closer cooperation, including strengthening of good neighbourliness among riparian states; (b) strengthening source-to-sea and source-to-sink cooperation; (c) increasing information sharing and exchanges between River Basin Organisations (RBOs), the new learning from the old; (d) increased establishment and capacitation of new RBO institutions; and others. Except for a very few known cases, the region has largely been able to curb conflicts way upstream before they became a regional concern. For sustained peace through good water cooperation, the study recommends increased development of water diplomacy instruments and the design of inclusive engagement models for all levels of the SADC-cube (namely regional, river basin, and national levels).

Perencanaan Strategis Sistem Informasi pada Perusahaan Kosmetik Menggunakan Metode Ward and Peppard

This study explores strategic information system (IS) planning within a local cosmetics company facing the challenges of the digital era and global competition. The primary issues identified include the lack of integrated IT systems, limited digital infrastructure, and difficulty responding to rapid market dynamics. The aim is to develop an IS strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness. A qualitative case study approach is employed, utilizing the Ward and Peppard methodology to analyze both internal and external business environments. SWOT and Value Chain analyses are applied to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, while Five Forces and IS/IT environmental analysis support the development of targeted strategies. Key findings highlight significant potential in product innovation and digital marketing, yet stress the need for better-integrated IT systems, particularly in data management and business process efficiency. The final outcome includes recommended development of integrated IS solutions: sales systems, inventory tracking, cashier systems, and payroll applications, all prioritized using the McFarlan Strategic Grid. The study concludes that the Ward and Peppard method is effective in guiding companies to formulate adaptive, measurable, and sustainable IS strategies, equipping them to face future challenges in the cosmetics industry.

Learning as action? How white racial ignorance limits equity work in schools and communities

This qualitative case study explores how parents and community leaders in a predominantly white, small town in the Midwest understand racism and racial equity, and how they work to promote racial equity in their schools and community. I use Mills’s concept of white racial ignorance to analyze the relationships between participants’ understanding, learning, and action around issues of race. The findings indicate that most white participants described racism primarily as an individual or interpersonal problem and perceived themselves as needing to learn about race. As a result, their racial equity efforts mainly focused on learning. However, this learning was disconnected. It had a limited impact on their stated understandings of racism and did not prompt them to take collective action for institutional change. Based on the research findings, I conclude that learning about race in ways that do not explicitly and intentionally address structural racism ultimately perpetuates white supremacy.

Data-Based Leadership: The Role of HR in Strategic Decision-Making in The Furniture Industry, Cirebon Regency, West Java, Indonesia

Data-driven HR leadership is crucial for strategic decision-making, yet its implementation in Indonesia’s furniture industry remains understudied. This research examines data-based HR practices at Agung Jaya Putra Furniture, identifying challenges and opportunities in recruitment, performance evaluation, and workforce planning. A qualitative case study was conducted using interviews, observations, and document analysis, with data interpreted via the Miles and Huberman model. Results indicate strong data use in recruitment (78%) but weaker adoption in performance evaluation (65%) due to low data literacy. Workforce planning (72%) relies on historical data but lacks predictive analytics. Challenges include limited digital infrastructure and resistance to change, aligning with Anwar (2022) and Yusuf et al. (2024). Academically, this study enriches HRM literature in SME contexts; practically, it recommends investing in training and cloud-based analytics. The findings highlight the need for cultural and technological shifts to maximize data-driven HR’s potential, offering a roadmap for similar industries.

The Implementation of Authentic Assessment in Contextual Approach in Civics Education at a Junior High School in Malang Regency

This research examines the implementation of authentic assessment within a contextual approach in Civics Education at a Junior High School in Malang Regency. The contextual approach consists of seven components: (a) constructivism, (b) inquiry, (c) questioning, (d) learning community, (e) modeling, (f) reflection, and (g) authentic assessment. This study focuses on the seventh component. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observations, interviews, documentation studies, and literature reviews. The subjects include eighth-grade students, the Civics teacher, and the deputy head of curriculum affairs. Data analysis follows Miles and Huberman’s interactive method, with validation through source triangulation. Findings show that the school applies a contextual approach, integrating authentic assessment through performance, attitude, essay-based written, project, product, portfolio, and self-assessments.

Character Education Based on Islamic Local Wisdom: A Case Study of Aswaja Value Internalization in a Madrasah Aliyah

This study explores the internalization of Ahlussunnah wal Jama’ah (Aswaja) values in character formation at Madrasah Aliyah Ta’limuasyibian, Pandan Indah Village. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Findings reveal that Aswaja values—such as moderation (tawasuth), tolerance (tasamuh), balance (tawazun), and social responsibility (amar ma’ruf nahi munkar)—are systematically embedded in curricular activities, school culture, and daily student interactions. These values are integrated not only in religious subjects but also across general lessons, extracurricular religious rituals, and peer interactions. Key challenges include limited teacher training, insufficient contextual teaching resources, and external influences from digital media. Nevertheless, strong community engagement, exemplary leadership from teachers, and active student participation enhance the internalization process. The study highlights the significance of character education rooted in Islamic local wisdom as a strategic response to the moral challenges faced by youth in the digital age

Analisis Strategi Budaya Perusahaan untuk Meningkatkan Sumber Daya Manusia di CV Rumah Mesin Yogyakarta

This study aims to analyze corporate culture strategies in enhancing reliable and morally upright human resources at CV Rumah Mesin Yogyakarta. The research will examine the moral values applied at CV Rumah Mesin Yogyakarta and their impact on employee performance and quality. This study uses a qualitative case study method at CV Rumah Mesin Yogyakarta. Data is collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that corporate culture strategies can improve reliable and morally upright human resources. The corporate culture at CV Rumah Mesin Yogyakarta includes spirituality, solidarity, ethics, and a performance development system as key factors to enhance human resource competence. Based on interviews and observations, CV Rumah Mesin Yogyakarta places great emphasis on the quality of its human resources by providing continuous training and solidarity programs, such as Qur’an recitation, office cleaning, and sports activities for all employees. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the literature on human resource management and provide strategic guidance for service companies to increase their competitiveness through effective human resource development.

Implementation of open science practices to enhance academic resilience in students: Case of Ukraine

This paper explores how Open Science (OS) practices can help students build academic resilience, especially in light of the ongoing challenges in Ukraine due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war. By incorporating OS principles—like Open Educational Resources (OER), collaborative efforts, and transparent assessment—the study illustrates how students cultivate adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a sense of community. The authors analyze the principles of Open Science and resilient pedagogy strategies using theoretical and empirical methods. The study presents the results from observing the training and interviews with 54 Ukrainian students. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research examines students’ involvement with OS practices in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course. The findings suggest that OS contributes to resilience by lowering knowledge barriers, fostering collaborative learning, and enhancing inclusivity. Nonetheless, the study also points out the importance of balancing openness with privacy considerations. The paper wraps up with practical suggestions for integrating OS into education to foster more equitable and resilient learning environments.

A Multiple Source Qualitative Case Study of Person-Centered Care in HIV Care Delivered to Adults Living With HIV by Chile's Public Health Care System.

A Multiple Source Qualitative Case Study of Person-Centered Care in HIV Care Delivered to Adults Living With HIV by Chile's Public Health Care System.

Medical Students' Reflections on Racism in German Healthcare and Its Alignment With National Data: A Qualitative Case Study Using the Example of Muslim Patients.

Background Racism in the German healthcare system has received increasing attention, yet its integration into medical education remains limited. Systemic disparities continue to affect racially marked individuals and cultural minorities, underscoring the need to explore how these issues are perceived by future healthcare professionals. This study examines how medical students understand racism and intercultural competence in clinical settings, using the example of Muslim patient care, and compares their perspectives with national-level developments. Methods A qualitative case study was conducted with 65 medical students enrolled in an elective course on ethical aspects of caring for Muslim patients. Participants responded to open-ended questions regarding their motivations, clinical experiences, and educational goals. Responses were analyzed using structured qualitative content analysis (MAXQDA 24©, VERBI, 2024). Results Ten central themes emerged, including communication barriers, limited awareness of culture- and faith-specific practices, and the importance of individualized care. While racism and discrimination were acknowledged, they were addressed less frequently.The reflections aligned with broader observations on structural inequalities and the need for culturally sensitive care. Conclusion The findings reveal notable gaps in intercultural competence among future physicians, with implications for both clinical care and medical education. Students identified relevant challenges but lacked tools to address them confidently. Although preliminary, these results highlight the need to further integrate topics such as racism, religious diversity, and structural discrimination into medical training. Doing so may better prepare healthcare professionals to deliver equitable and patient-centered care in an increasingly diverse society.

Slanguage Practice: Examining its Implications in English Language Teaching

Language constantly evolves, and slang plays a crucial role in shaping students' communication patterns. This study examines the impact of slanguage on junior high school students in a private secondary school in Tacurong City, focusing on its influence on social interactions, identity formation, and academic communication. Using a qualitative multiple case study design, the research explores how students integrate slanguage into their daily discourse inside and outside the classroom. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with selected Grades 7 to 9 students and key informants such as canteen staff and hallway observers, ensuring a diverse perspective on slanguage practices. The findings revealed that dominant slang terms, often influenced by social media, shape peer interactions and contribute to students' sense of belonging. Furthermore, the study highlights the students' ability to code-switch between slang and formal language in academic settings, demonstrating their linguistic adaptability. While slanguage fosters social bonding, it can also present challenges in maintaining focus during formal educational activities. Additionally, the research identifies distinctions between spoken and written communication, emphasizing that students consciously limit slang usage in academic writing while freely incorporating it into everyday conversations. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of contemporary language practices among Filipino youth, offering implications for educators and policymakers. The study suggests that integrating elements of slanguage into English Language Teaching (ELT) may enhance student engagement while maintaining academic rigor. Future research may explore the long-term effects of slanguage on literacy skills, formal writing, and social identity development.

Exploring the role of online machine translation in language classrooms: Indonesian EFL learners’ views and practices at Islamic university

The integration of Online Machine Translation (OMT) into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms has ignited discussions about its practical use and ethical implications, particularly in Islamic universities where academic integrity is a core value. This study investigates the role of OMT in language instruction, explores Indonesian EFL learners’ perspectives on its use, and identifies strategies to address the challenges it presents. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were gathered through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews with three students and two lecturers selected via purposive sampling, and document analysis. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the findings. Results reveal that OMT enhances students’ vocabulary, serves as a writing aid, and supports speaking practice in the language classroom. It offers benefits such as time efficiency, valuable features, and user convenience. However, challenges including inaccuracies, mistranslations, over-reliance, and excessive dependency were also evident. Both students and lecturers proposed strategies to mitigate these issues, such as fostering awareness of academic integrity among Islamic university students and restricting OMT use in classroom settings.

Translating the Wild Boar in Brazil: The Challenges of Interessement in Actor-Network Theory

The wild boar (Sus scrofa), an invasive alien species with high ecological plasticity, has become a global concern due to its environmental, economic, and social impacts. In Brazil, its uncontrolled expansion has triggered complex conflicts involving diverse stakeholders. This study explores the sociotechnical translations of the wild boar using the Actor-Network Theory (ANT), particularly Michel Callon’s Sociology of Translation, to examine how different actors construct and negotiate the species’ meaning and management. Through a qualitative case study approach, we identify how heterogeneous actors—rural producers, hunters, environmental agencies, scientists, and civil society—attribute competing values and roles to the wild boar. The findings reveal that the wild boar transcends its biological classification to become a hybrid actor shaped by dynamic interactions, conflicting interests, and political-ecological narratives. These translations are fluid, contingent, and influenced by power relations, media discourse, cultural perceptions, and institutional responses. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of human–non-human assemblages and the governance of invasive species, underscoring the need for interdisciplinary frameworks that account for environmental sustainability, socioecological complexity, and non-human agency in policy-making processes.

Manifesting community language learning activities in Islamic boarding school speaking program

Community Language Learning (CLL) is an educational approach designed to foster speaking proficiency. This study explores the application of CLL activities within an English-speaking program at an Islamic boarding school in Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau. Employing a qualitative case study methodology, data were gathered through observations, interviews, and document analysis, involving four teachers and two students. Findings reveal that the CLL approach was implemented through four key activities: repetition, free conversation, listening practice, and daily speaking exercises, supported by media such as vocabulary boards (Richards & Rodgers, 2001). These activities significantly enhanced students’ speaking skills, fostering an interactive and collaborative learning environment. In conclusion, specific CLL activities proved effective for developing speaking proficiency in this Islamic boarding school context. Recommendations include addressing identified challenges to further optimize program effectiveness.

“Are they going to recollect who they need to contact?”: understanding sexually transmitted infection transmission risks among older Canadians who winter in the United States

BackgroundSexually transmitted infections are on the rise in older populations globally, including among older travellers. International retirement migrants are older people who have retired from the workforce and travel abroad seasonally, typically during the winter months in their home countries. The transnational nature of this practice may challenge public health efforts to control the spread of sexually transmitted infection and encourage treatment. This study focuses on Yuma, Arizona, a popular destination for Canadian international retirement migrants who winter in the United States, to examine the sexual health risks associated with their seasonal travel.MethodsUtilizing a qualitative case study approach, this research involved semi-structured interviews conducted remotely with key informants in Yuma (n = 10) who held various health care and administrative roles. Participants provided insights into sexual health risks based on their extensive interactions with Canadian seasonal migrants and their knowledge of the social dynamics within retirement communities. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, coded using NVivo software, and thematically analyzed to identify risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among Canadian international retirement migrants wintering in Yuma.ResultsFindings revealed three main risks that may contribute to exposure to sexually transmitted infections and potential transmission: social dynamics within tight-knit retirement migrant communities that facilitate unsafe sexual practices (i.e., risky practices); barriers to accessing diagnostic services, such as costs and lack of established local care (i.e., risky care access); and challenges in following standard treatment and public health protocols due to logistical difficulties in ensuring follow-up (i.e., risky treatment decisions). Key informants noted that lifestyle choices, including the use of alcohol and drugs, can exacerbate these risks. Health care access barriers driven by travel health insurance and mobility limitations further complicate the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections for Canadian international retirement migrants while abroad.ConclusionsThis study highlights the complex interplay of social behaviours and health care barriers that heighten the risk of sexually transmitted infection transmission among Canadian retirement migrants in the transnational context of Yuma. Extended diagnostic and treatment services, comprehensive sexual health education in pre- and post-travel consultations, as well as inclusive travel health insurance coverage could significantly improve the sexual health outcomes for this population.

Exploring the Impact of Finger-Point Reading: A Scaffolding Strategy for University Students Beginning to Learn Arabic in China

In recent years, more and more universities in China have started to open a Faculty of Arabic, and as a result, Arabic education has received increasing attention in China. Chinese university-level students are faced with certain challenges from a psychological aspect and from the aspect of learning a new language when learning at the beginning stage of Arabic learning. To assist Arabic beginners in overcoming challenges encountered during lower-level Arabic learning and improve students' learning efficiency of Arabic language, the study is devoted to investigating challenges faced by lower-level non-native Arabic learners and analysis of finger point reading (FPR) as a strategy scaffold for New Arabic Textbook Volume 1 (NATV1) learning for Chinese university-level learners by applied qualitative case study method and taking New Arabic Textbook Volume 1 (NATV1) as an example. The research data is collected through observation and documentation methods. Based on the theory of Vygotsky’s ZPD, this study forms a few aspects to prove the need for integrating FPR as scaffolding support in NATVI learning. The implication of the study includes promoting FPR for beginning stage Arabic learners in China and practicing FPR as a strategy of learning for all NALL globally in lower level of Arabic learning.

Curriculum and Educational Identity: Assessing the Role of Merdeka Curriculum in Student Character and Competency Building

The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesia is a fresh innovation in the educational system, from the teaching methods to the learning results. The goal of the autonomous curriculum is to develop kids' character by giving them opportunity to study informally, quietly, joyfully, and while paying attention to their inherent abilities.This research uses a qualitative case study approach from a literature study to examine the use of an integrated curriculum on students related to aspects of learning experiences, competencies, and learning interactions. The Merdeka Curriculum gives students the ability to autonomously plan and create learning strategies that suit their needs and environment. The Pancasila students’ profile, which includes faithful, devoted to god almighty, and, noble, globally diverse, mutual cooperation, independent, critical reasoning, and creativity, is used in this project-based curriculum to develop soft skills and character while focusing on key concepts and being implemented flexibly. In order to produce superior human resources and character developed in accordance with existing characteristics with various activities and stages that ultimately result in students with character and collaboration, it is anticipated that this curriculum will strengthen learning outcomes, strengthen character, and collaborate with various parties both nationally and internationally.

Emotional Awareness: Impact of Social and Technological Transformation on Group Dynamics

Social transformations can lead to complex changes with significant impacts on the effectiveness of work teams. Human resources departments are responsible for monitoring, understanding, supporting, and reassessing employees during organizational restructuring brought about by new cultural, social, and technological contexts. Based on semi-structured interviews with R&D employees, this qualitative case study examines emotional experiences during simultaneous social (M&A) and technological (AI integration) transformations. Key findings revealed initial fear, uncertainty, and later optimism, alongside challenges in emotional recognition. The article highlights the critical role of external HR consultants in fostering emotional resilience and adaptation within contexts of organizational change.

Labor Standards, Labor Policy, and Compliance Mechanisms: A Case Study in Pakistan

This article examines labor standards, policies, and compliance mechanisms in Pakistan, focusing on the textile industry, a critical economic sector. Utilizing the International Labor Organization (ILO) framework, it assesses the alignment of Pakistan’s labor policies with international standards and investigates enforcement challenges through a qualitative case study of the 2012 Ali Enterprises factory fire in Karachi. The study addresses three questions: (1) What are labor standards under the ILO? (2) Does Pakistan’s labor policy align with ILO standards? (3) How can compliance be improved to protect workers’ rights? By integrating theoretical frameworks, empirical data, and visual aids, the article proposes strategies to enhance compliance and safeguard labor rights, emphasizing systemic reforms in Pakistan’s labor governance. Additionally, it explores theoretical implications for compliance theory, contributing to academic discourse on labor regulation.