Readiness Factors Research Articles

Method of justification of the requirements for metrological support of repair of objects with variable structure

A new method of justification of the requirements for measuring equipment (ME) is proposed. For the first time, the method accounts for the potential variability of the product structure during its intended use, and thus, allows minimizing the requirements concerning the probability of estimating the values of diagnostic parameters of the product during its current repair (CR), thereby reducing the cost of ME. In addition, partial (in particular, time between failures and average recovery time) and multi-component (in particular, the readiness/non-readiness factors) values of the reliability indices are quantitatively estimated and which meet the requirements. The task is solved algorithmically using the approaches of technical diagnostics and metrology. Based on the prescribed requirements for the reliability indices of the product, the justified ME for CR is selected. To achieve the goal, recent advances in modelling the reliability of large-scale facilities and systems with variable structure, as well as metrology methods for assessing the impact of the reliability of the ME on the value of the average recovery time of multimode facilities during their CR are involved. To our best knowledge, the application of these possibilities has not been reported yet. The paper formalizes the procedure for applying the obtained results in the form of an algorithm, which allows increasing the efficiency of the method, benefiting from its advantages. The application of the proposed method is illustrated for a piece of real communication equipment, namely a subsystem controlling the functioning of a high-power radio transmitter. It is demonstrated that, based on the requirements stated in the guidance documents regarding the value of the average recovery time of an object with variable structure, the selection of metrological characteristics and type of ME can be justified. Alternatively, the problem can be solved based on the given value of the reliability index of a multicomponent product, the so-called readiness factor. An example of assessing the efficiency by the proposed method is presented. The proposed method is recommended for the development of metrological support for CR of prospective radio-electronic tools with variable structure.

Implementing Electronic Discharge Communication Tools in Pediatric Emergency Departments: Multicountry, Cross-Sectional Readiness Survey of Nurses and Physicians.

Pediatric emergency departments (ED) in many countries are implementing electronic tools such as kiosks, mobile apps, and electronic patient portals, to improve the effectiveness of discharge communication. This study aimed to survey nurse and physician readiness to adopt these tools. An electronic, cross-sectional survey was distributed to a convenience sample of currently practicing ED nurses and physicians affiliated with national pediatric research organizations in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Survey development was informed by the nonadoption, abandonment, scale-up, spread, sustainability framework. Measures of central tendency, and parametric and nonparametric tests were used to describe and compare nurse and physician responses. Out of the 270 participants, the majority were physicians (61%, 164/270), female (65%, 176/270), and had 5 or more years of ED experience (76%, 205/270). There were high levels of consensus related to the value proposition of electronic discharge communication tools (EDCTs) with 82% (221/270) of them agreeing that they help parents and patients with comprehension and recall. Lower levels of consensus were observed for organizational factors with only 37% (100/270) agreeing that their staff is equipped to handle challenges with communication technologies. Nurses and physicians showed significant differences on 3 out of 21 readiness factors. Compared to physicians, nurses were significantly more likely to report that EDs have a responsibility to integrate EDCTs as part of a modern system (P<.001) and that policies are in place to guide safe and secure electronic communication (P=.02). Physicians were more likely to agree that using an EDCT would change their routine tasks (P=.04). One third (33%, 89/270) of participants indicated that they use or have used EDCT. Despite low levels of uptake, both nurses and physicians in multiple countries view EDCTs as a valuable support to families visiting pediatric ED. Leadership for technology change, unclear impact on workflow, and disparities in digital literacy skills require focused research effort.

Lean Six Sigma and quality performance in Italian public and private hospitals: a gender perspective

PurposeLean Six Sigma in public and private healthcare organisations has received considerable attention over the last decade. Nevertheless, such process improvement methodologies are not generalizable, and their effective implementation relies on contextual variables. The purpose of this study is to explore the readiness of Italian hospitals for Lean Six Sigma and Quality Performance Improvement (LSS&QPI), with a focus on gender differences.Design/methodology/approachA survey comprising 441 healthcare professionals from public and private hospitals was conducted. Multivariate analysis of variance was used to determine the mean scores on the LSS&QPI dimensions based on hospital type, gender and their interaction.FindingsThe results showed that public healthcare professional are more aware of quality performance improvement initiatives than private healthcare professionals. Moreover, gender differences emerged according to the type of hospital, with higher awareness for men than women in public hospitals, whereas for private hospitals the opposite was true.Research limitations/implicationsThis study contributes to the Lean Six Sigma literature by focusing on the holistic assessment of LSS&QPI implementation.Practical implicationsThis study informs healthcare managers about the revolution within healthcare organisations, especially public ones. Healthcare managers should spend time understanding Lean Six Sigma as a strategic orientation to promote the “lean hospital”, improving processes and fostering patient-centredness.Originality/valueThis is a preliminary study focussing on analysing inter-relationship between perceived importance of soft readiness factors such as gender dynamics as a missing jigsaw in the current literature. In addition, the research advances a holistic assessment of LSS&QPI, which sets it apart from the studies on single initiatives that have been documented to date.

A contextual approach for exploring faculty readiness to teach online

Effective online teaching and learning requires readiness of all stakeholders, students, faculty, and administrators while considering contextual factors that influence the design and delivery of online learning. The purpose of this study is to explore how ready for online teaching faculty are in a Lebanese higher education context and to investigate readiness factors that impact their online teaching. It also aims at identifying any significant differences in readiness based on gender, years of teaching experience and discipline. A survey was developed based on a review of the literature and existing surveys that address readiness factors for online teaching. The survey was administered in Spring 2020, and 210 faculty at a private higher education institution completed the survey. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) and descriptive statistics were conducted. The EFA resulted in 5 factors associated with faculty readiness to teach online, namely technology access and skills, course design, online pedagogy, attitude, and institutional support. Descriptive statistics revealed that faculty have the minimum required technology skills to teach online, yet they are faced with technical challenges associated with the context and the need for institutional support. MANOVA tests revealed a statistically significant difference between female faculty members who are readier in terms of course design and attitude than their counterpart males, a statistically significant difference in terms of course design for faculty who have more years of teaching experience. As for discipline specific readiness, majors that are focused on art and design revealed to be less ready for online teaching. This study implies the need for a more robust infrastructure to expand the delivery of online learning in Lebanon and the need for professional development for faculty to create pedagogically and technically enhanced online courses.

Does Perceived Impact of Change Affect Readiness for Change in Higher Education Governance?

Background: Changes in the financial governance status of more autonomous state universities require readiness for change in the management of state universities. Academic staff is an HR group that carries out administrative tasks in the state university’s management. The first factor of readiness for change individuals must have is to know that change will be beneficial for themselves and the organization. Aim: This study aims to determine the role of perceived impact of change on readiness for change in academic staff. Method: This research is a quantitative study with 254 subjects selected using Holt’s RFCQ adaptation scale and Vakola’s perceived impact of change adaptation scale as research instruments. The data were analyzed using a simple linear regression analysis technique via IBM SPSS. Findings: Perceived impact of change is proven to affect readiness for change in academic staff. If members perceive that change is positive and beneficial for themselves and their organization, they will be more ready to accept change. In addition, demographic factors have no effect on readiness for change.

A qualitative study on influencing factors of readiness for hospital discharge among patients undergoing initial catheterization for peritoneal dialysis

A qualitative study on influencing factors of readiness for hospital discharge among patients undergoing initial catheterization for peritoneal dialysis

Application of Agile Methodology in Managing the Healthcare Sector

The healthcare sector has gradually embraced effective project management for improved healthcare outcomes. This paper explores the application of the agile methodology for managing the healthcare sector. This study significantly contributes to the healthcare sector by providing insights into the application of Agile methodology, potentially enhancing healthcare management and patient outcomes. In this article, the author reviews ten peer-reviewed articles, analyses the findings, and generates three themes: Agile methodology development and implementation in the healthcare sector, the healthcare sector's readiness factors/levels for applying the agile methodology, and how agile methods improve healthcare outcomes. The findings across the three identified themes reiterate the crucial role of organizational leadership, flexible structures, and advanced technology in enhancing agility within the healthcare sector. Moreover, the studies highlight the potential of agile principles to enhance customer-centricity, customer satisfaction, and overall adaptability in healthcare organizations. The study recommends healthcare institutions priorities Agile competency development through training programs and cultivate a culture of adaptability to support Agile methodology adoption. Furthermore, it suggests quantitative research to validate readiness factors' influence, focusing on patient-centered outcomes and comparative studies between Agile and traditional healthcare approaches to bridge literature gaps.

Applying the R = MC2 implementation science heuristic to assess the impact of readiness on reach and implementation of a population-wide genomic screening program.

Population-wide genomic screening for genes that have high penetrance and clinical actionability enhances the opportunity to identify individuals at risk for developing hereditary conditions. Organizational readiness has been shown to influence the likelihood of successful implementation of complex initiatives such as the integration of population-wide genomic screening in clinical settings. We use the organizational readiness heuristic R = MC2 to better understand three factors that influence readiness for implementation of In Our DNA SC, a population-wide genomic screening program: motivation to implement, general capacity of an organization, and innovation-specific capacities. We then assessed the influence of these readiness factors on implementation outcomes of reach (measured through enrollment rate) and implementation (measured through the number of DNA samples collected). Data were collected pre-implementation and captured during the three-month pilot phase of the In Our DNA SC program. We collected administrative data from the electronic health record and quantitatively captured elements of readiness through surveys distributed to provider champions and clinical administrative champions at the 10 sites implementing the population-wide genomic screening program. We facilitated innovation-specific capacity through training offered at each site, as well as technical assistance through weekly meetings with other implementing sites, and resources available to all staff. Forty percent of provider champions attended training and 80% of administrative champions attended training. An average of 3.7 additional staff were trained at each implementing site. Satisfaction with training positively influenced reach (β = 0.0121, p = 0.0271) but did not impact implementation. Provider engagement (innovation capabilities) was associated with reach (β = 0.0020, p = 0.0251) and clinical administrator engagement was associated with sample collection rate (β = 0.2599, β = 0.038). Readiness to change is considered one of the most important factors in understanding the potential opportunity for implementation. We found that motivation to adopt a population-wide genomic screening program positively impacted the program's reach. The type of champion influenced discrete outcomes, with provider champions positively impacting reach and administrative champions influencing implementation (assessed through sample collection rate). As genomics continues to be integrated into clinical practice, it will be important to understand the contextual factors that influence readiness for implementation and design support throughout the life-course of implementation to ensure the success of large-scale, complex initiatives.

Evaluasi Keterlaksanaan Pembelajaran Tematik dengan Pendekatan Saintifik di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Hikmah Sintang

The aim of this research is to describe the thematic learning evaluation design with a scientific approach at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Hikmah Sintang. This research was conducted on teachers and students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Hikmah Sintang. This research method uses descriptive qualitative. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this research are that the design generally has three stages that must be carried out by a teacher, namely the planning stage, the implementation stage and the assessment stage, the implementation of thematic learning is a learning process that is arranged according to what is desired, the assessment process to determine student learning outcomes is through instruments certain things that have been prepared by the government. Obtaining thematic learning results with a scientific approach showed changes in the assessment which were quite good and the average assessment results were above the KKM 78.35. The teacher readiness factor, the teacher has teaching experience. The inhibiting factor is that teachers experience difficulties and are weak in terms of assessment. Student responses were divided into two, namely (a) positive responses, students felt accompanied, and (b) teachers often gave assignments. Teacher responses were divided into two, namely (a) Positive responses: most of the material presented in textbooks and the material taught was easily accepted by students. (b) Negative response: In thematic learning, the teacher still experiences difficulties in terms of assessment. The application of the learning process approach and this approach has the principles of covering, inspiring, strengthening, and providing the background for creating learning methods. Based on the research results, it is recommended that school principals maintain what has been achieved, teachers should increase activities that support learning, students should pay attention to learning.

Effect of the timing of initial exposure to maternal depression on children's school readiness

This study investigates the impact of the timing of initial exposure to maternal depression on a comprehensive measure of children's school readiness that incorporates multidimensional developmental domains underlying school adaptation and later success. The Early Development Instrument scores of 59,413 children were linked to their mothers, who were observed from five years before the child's birth to the child's fifth birthday. Exposure to maternal depression was associated with developmental vulnerability in emotional, physical, social, and cognitive domains, and the effects were strongest if the child was first exposed during pregnancy or the preschool period. When controlling for health at birth, health of the child during early childhood, mother's health prior to pregnancy, and the family environment however, the effects of exposure to maternal depression were attenuated. Thus, although maternal depression is a risk factor for children's school readiness, their health and environment compound this effect. A number of different stratifications, variable definitions and robustness checks support the reliability of the findings. The results suggest that mitigating the effects of maternal depression on school readiness is important at any age, and that the programs to address this are likely to lead to improvements far beyond those for maternal depression alone.

Factors Influencing Readiness towards Halal Logistics among Food and Beverages Industry in the Era of E-Commerce in Indonesia

Based on Global Islamic Economy Indicator 2019/2020 report, Indonesia is in the fourth position globally as a country that uses a Sharia economic system. Seeing Indonesia's opportunities, it should be able to act as a regional and global halal hub. Efforts to encourage the halal industry through strengthening the halal value chain are one of the strategies to encourage Indonesia to become a global halal hub player. This study utilizes the structural equation modeling to examine relationships among key factors affecting readiness towards halal logistics in the food and beverages industry in Indonesia. 13 key factors are confirmed with measurement-model results, including (1) Cleanliness, (2) Safety, (3) Islamic Dietary Law, (4) Physical Segregation, (5) Material Handlings, (6) Storage and Transport, (7) Packaging and Labelling, (8) Ethical Practices, (9) Training and Personnel, (10) Resource Availability, (11) Innovative Capability, (12) Marketing Performance, (13) Financial Performance. The population in this study is in the food and beverage industries, especially in Semarang, Yogyakarta, Malang, and Surabaya. Cluster random sampling was used in this research with as many as 150 sample respondents. A survey with an online questionnaire was conducted in this research. The structural-model results reveal directions of relationships among key factors. Resource availability, training and personnel, and innovative capability are the most important factor in halal supply chain readiness. Further research can focus on other industrial sectors, such as fashion and tourism, as stated in the 2019-2024 Indonesian Sharia Economic Masterplan

Readiness of lean sustainability in healthcare organizations

PurposeThis paper aims to “identify,” “analyse” and “categorise” the readiness factors of lean sustainability in health-care organisation using total interpretive structural modelling (TISM).Design/methodology/approachTo obtain the data, a closed-ended questionnaire was used in addition to a scheduled interview. To identify how the factors interact, the TISM approach was used, and the matriced’ impacts croise’s multiplication applique’e a UN classement (MICMAC) analysis was used to rank and categorise the lean sustainability readiness factors.FindingsThis study identified ten lean sustainability readiness factors for health-care organisation. The identified factors are resources utilization practice (F1), management commitment and leadership (F2), operational flexibility (F3), workforce engagement and time commitment (F4), sustainability motivational factors (F5), awareness of lean and sustainable practice (F6), hospital design (F7), energy efficiency practices in hospitals (F8), responsible autonomy (F9) and new system adoptability training (F10). The key/driving factors are identified in this study are operational flexibility, sustainability motivational factors, management commitment and leadership, new system adoptability training.Research limitations/implicationsThe study focussed primarily on lean sustainability factors for the health-care sector.Practical implicationsThis research will aid key stakeholders and academics in the better understanding the readiness factors that influence lean sustainability in health-care organisation. This study emphasises the factors that must be considered when applying lean sustainable practices in health care as a real-world application in a health-care organisation. These readiness factors for lean sustainability can be used by an organization to comprehend more about the concept and the components that contribute to health-care lean sustainability.Originality/valueThis study proposes the TISM technique for health care, which is a novel attempt in the subject of lean sustainability in this sector.

Analysis of e-learning readiness level implementation in islamic senior high school south jakarta, indonesia: Review in biological learning

The utilization of E-Learning as one of the innovations in learning provides a richer and more flexible digital learning experience, where learning can be done anytime and anywhere without being limited by space or time. Its use requires good physical and mental readiness so that e-learning can run optimally. This study aims to determine the level of readiness for the implementation of e-learning in Islamic Senior High School South Jakarta, Indonesia. A survey method was used in this study, survey data were collected through a questionnaire adapted from the Aydin &amp; Tasci ELR model which uses four factors of readiness namely human, self-development, technology, and innovation. The four factors are constructed from resources, skills, and attitudes. The sample in this research is Islamic Senior High School in South Jakarta, Indonesia. The results showed that Islamic Senior High School in South Jakarta was categorized as ready and could be continued in implementing e-learning (Mtotal=4.24 &gt; 4.21). There are two factors that are categorized as ready and can be continued, namely technology and innovation factors, the other two factors, namely human beings and self-development are categorized as ready but need a little improvement. The resource aspect is the main focus in human factors, self-development, and innovation that requires a little improvement. These factors can be the focus of attention. They can be used as a reference for Islamic Senior High School A in South Jakarta in making improvements and improvements in the implementation and utilization of e-learning.

Factors Related to Maternal Readiness at Telehealth in Prenatal Care in Rural Areas of Indonesia

Introduction: Pregnancy is a physiological process, but if not managed properly it could become pathological. Telehealth is the use of information and telecommunications technology to support prenatal care. This study aimed to determine the factors related to maternal readiness at Telehealth Prenatal care in rural areas of Indonesia. Methods: This research method was a crossectional study. The respondents were 65 pregnant women in rural areas in Indonesia. Sampling was done with quota sampling. The variables of this study were the Readiness Factor and Readiness for Prenatal Telehealth. The data were analyzed using univariate data using frequency distribution and bivariate using the Chi-Square test.

Staff- and service-level factors associated with organisational readiness to implement a clinical pathway for the identification, assessment, and management of anxiety and depression in adults with cancer

BackgroundOrganisational readiness is recognised as a key factor impacting the successful translation of research findings into practice. Within psycho-oncology, measuring organisational readiness and understanding factors impacting organisational readiness is crucial as it is often challenging to implement evidence-based findings into routine cancer care. In this quantitative study, we examined the level of organisational readiness of cancer services preparing to implement a clinical pathway for the screening, assessment, and management of anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients (the ADAPT CP) within a cluster randomised controlled trial and sought to identify staff- and service-level factors associated with organisational readiness.MethodsMultidisciplinary staff across 12 Australian cancer services were identified. Their perceptions of their services’ readiness to implement the ADAPT CP in the cancer stream or treatment modality selected within their service was assessed prior to implementation using the Organizational Readiness for Implementing Change scale. Data collection included staff demographic and professional characteristics, and their perception of the ADAPT CP using a set of 13 study-specific survey items. Service characteristics were captured using a site profile audit form and workflows during site engagement.ResultsFourteen staff- and service-level factors were identified as potentially impacting organisational readiness. To identify factors that best explained organisational readiness, separate univariate analyses were conducted for each factor, followed by a backward elimination regression. Compared to services that implemented the ADAPT CP in one treatment modality, those opting for four treatment modalities had significantly higher organisational readiness scores. Staff in administrative/technical support/non-clinical roles had significantly higher organisational readiness scores compared to psychosocial staff. Higher organisational readiness scores were also significantly related to more positive perceptions of the ADAPT CP.ConclusionsReadiness to implement an anxiety and depression clinical pathway within 12 oncology services was high. This may be attributed to the extensive engagement with services prior to implementation. The factors associated with organisational readiness highlight the importance of ensuring adequate resourcing and supporting staff to implement change, effectively communicating the value of the change, and taking a whole-of-service approach to implementing the change. Future longitudinal studies may identify factors associated with ongoing readiness and engagement prior to implementation.Trial registrationThe ADAPT RCT was registered prospectively with the ANZCTR on 22/03/2017. Trial ID ACTRN12617000411347. https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=372486&isReview=true.

Factor Analysis of Intention to Use Open-Source ERP: A Case Study from East Java Area

Open-source ERP is an information system that supports the digitization of an organization's business so that it can support business continuity in an uncertain environment during the new normal while still implementing health protocol. In fact, only a few small to medium-sized organizations have adopted it. This research aims to examine the significant factors that influence the intention to use or adopt an open-source ERP system in the MSME-based new normal era. In the manner of exploring technological readiness's positive and negative effects on cognitive factors (H1 and H2), environmental uncertainty, and cognitive and organizational readiness on intention to use (H3, H4, H5). There are 420 respondents collected by non-probability sampling and have been analyzed using PLS-SEM based on five subsectors of the small and medium-scale organizations (i.e.: agricultural, fishery, fashion, handicrafts, and culinary). This research confirms that the conceptual model and the five hypotheses proposed previously have been fully proven. The findings of this study prove that the intention to adopt an open-source ERP system is influenced by readiness factors (positive and negative technological, cognitive, and organizational) and environmental uncertainty due to the past COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 resilience index in European Union countries based on their risk and readiness scale.

Addressing risks and pandemics at a country level is a complex task that requires transdisciplinary approaches. The paper aims to identify groups of the European Union countries characterized by a similar COVID-19 Resilience Index (CRI). Developed in the paper CRI index reflects the countries' COVID-19 risk and their readiness for a crisis situation, including a pandemic. Moreover, the study detects the factors that significantly differentiate the distinguished groups. According to our research, Bulgaria, Hungary, Malta, and Poland have the lowest COVID-19 Resilience Index score, with Croatia, Greece, Czechia, and Slovakia following close. At the same time, Ireland and Scandinavian countries occupy the top of the leader board, followed by Luxemburg. The Kruskal-Wallis test results indicate four COVID-19 risk indicators that significantly differentiate the countries in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the significant factors are not only COVID-19-related factors, i.e., the changes in residential human mobility, the stringency of anti-COVID-19 policy, but also strictly environmental factors, namely pollution and material footprint. It indicates that the most critical global environmental issues might be crucial in the phase of a future pandemic. Moreover, we detect eight readiness factors that significantly differentiate the analysed country groups. Among the significant factors are the economic indicators such as GDP per capita and labour markets, the governance indicators such as Rule of Law, Access to Information, Implementation and Adaptability measures, and social indicators such as Tertiary Attainment and Research, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

Quality 4.0: technologies and readiness factors in the entire value flow life cycle

ABSTRACT Due to the new enabling technologies, Quality Management has become data-driven management, allowing a systematic capture and analysis of quality data in real time. The purpose of this article is to present an empirical work about the impact caused by Industry 4.0 technologies on Quality Management through the entire enterprise value flow life cycle. A quantitative analysis was performed during August and September 2022 in Argentina. Findings indicate that medium and large companies make better use of new technologies for quality management, multinational ones are better qualified and pharmaceutical industry is the best prepared. The production phase is the one with the intensive use of new technologies, being IoT, Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing the most utilised. This is the first scientific study on influential technologies in Quality 4.0 in Argentina that empirically analysed Technologies 4.0 in each phase of the value flow life cycle.

Teaching children with food allergy to recognize anaphylaxis: The caregivers' perspectives.

Anaphylaxis is rising in prevalence among children. The current recommendations on the effective transition of anaphylaxis management to adolescents and young adults suggest preparation for the transition may be considered at 11-13 years of age in accordance with the patient's developmental stage. However, there has been limited research conducted on the perspective of caregivers regarding the transition of anaphylaxis management to their children. This study aims to determine the age caregivers feel it is appropriate to begin to teach their child to recognize anaphylaxis and use their adrenaline auto-injectors (AAI). Caregivers of pediatric allergy patients who have been diagnosed with IgE-mediated food allergy and have an AAI prescription were contacted by phone and invited to complete a questionnaire about when they feel it is appropriate to begin to teach their child to recognize anaphylaxis and use their AAI. Of the 123 responses to the questionnaire received, 44.7% indicated that 9-11 years was the appropriate time for teaching their children to self-inject an AAI. History of severe anaphylaxis (94.3%), child's ability to describe reasons to inject adrenaline (87.8%), and demonstrate AAI use (82.1%) were "very important" readiness factors identified. Almost half of caregivers were "not confident" (8.94%) or "somewhat confident" (40.65%) in training their child to use AAI. Caregivers with higher household incomes more frequently identified themselves as the party responsible for training their children to use AAI (p = .04). Caregivers in this sample expressed different perspectives than the current guidelines regarding the timing to initiate the transition of anaphylaxis management to their child. Caregivers expressed suboptimal confidence in teaching their children to use AAI. Clinicians should be aware of the factors that may indicate caregivers' desire to initiate an earlier transition of anaphylaxis management to their child and ensure access to appropriate training, education and support is available.

Export Potential Analysis of Vietnamese Bottled Coconut Water by Incorporating Criteria Weights of MCDM into the Gravity of Trade Model

Vietnam, an emerging economy, leads the Southeast Asian region in terms of the growth rate of coconut production; yet, its sustainability is questionable because Vietnam lacks a credible strategy to reap the benefits of its export potential. While the literature is rich with studies on coconut-related export competitiveness and readiness, it seems that studies focused on a single set of factors, and very few studies take Vietnam as a case study for analysis. Studies we found use aggregate data for econometric analysis. On the contrary, this study attempts to address the literature’s gaps by proposing a comprehensive view of key factors identifying the export potential of bottled coconut water. It also adds to our comprehension of how large- and small-scale manufacturers prioritize factors differently. To answer the research questions, we collect qualitative and quantitative data for analysis. We use AHP and M-CRITIC-RP methods for ranking the factors. This study also incorporates the criteria weights into the gravity of the trade model to identify export potential to target markets. Our findings can draw researchers’ and policymakers’ attention to the importance of considering how firms and manufacturers prioritize key factors in export readiness, and thereby impact export potential and target markets.