Study Research Method Research Articles

A Study on evaluating the impact of Artificial Intelligence in HR Functions at Collabera Digital

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly spread to a number of areas, including HR. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how AI has affected Collabera Digital Bangalore's HR operations. The research aims to comprehend the advantages, difficulties, and general impact of AI on HR procedures including hiring, on-boarding, performance management, and employee development through a thorough examination of AI tools and methods applied within the organisation. A mixed-approaches strategy will be used in the study, integrating quantitative and qualitative research methods. Interviews with HR specialists and staff members will yield qualitative data about their perspectives on AI and their experiences with it. To gauge the observable effects of implementing AI, quantitative data will be collected via surveys and performance indicators. The research's conclusions will offer insightful information to companies thinking about integrating AI into HR tasks, assisting them in comprehending the possible advantages, difficulties, and best practices for a successful integration.

Conceptualisation of culture and research methods in studies of language teaching materials: a systematic review

ABSTRACT The critical role of language teaching materials in developing intercultural citizenship has led to increased research on cultural representations within them. It has become necessary to critically review how culture has been conceptualised and the ways in which cultural representations have been methodologically approached in this growing body of research. Applying a qualitative synthesis approach, this systematic review synthesises and critiques current studies on cultural representations in language teaching materials published since 2013, focusing on how culture was conceptualised in these studies and how cultural representations were examined methodologically. Analysis of the reviewed studies reveals that existing research conceptualises culture as a multifaceted construct encompassing quantifiable objects, socially-constructed meaning, and dynamic meaning-making processes. These conceptualizations necessitate the use of diverse methods to explore cultural representations in language teaching materials. The analysis further identifies that quantitative content analysis was the method most commonly used in the reviewed literature, followed by methods associated with critical perspectives and social semiotics approaches. These findings have important implications for future research and practice relating to cultural representations in language teaching materials.

Kecemasan Orang Tua Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus dalam Menghadapi Karier Masa Depan Di Desa Pecabean Kecamatan Pangkah Kabupaten Tegal

ParentaI anxiety about the career of a chiIdwith speciaI needs is an emotionaI reaction to an uncIear object because of feeIings of worry that make parents feeI that something bad wiII happen to the career of their chiId who is different from other normaI chiIdren, both physicaIIy and mentaIIy. MentaIIy, emotionaIIy and experience obstacIes in achieving optimaI deveIopment so that it can hinder the fuIfiIIment of nee parentaI anxiety, chiIdren with speciaI needs, future careerds aimed at changing tgeir chiId’s Iife situation for the better. This research aims to: (1) to understand the factors that cause parentaI anxiety about the career of chiIdren with speciaI needs. (2) to find out the roIe of parents in the future career of chiIdren with speciaI needs. (3) to find out parents’ strategies for reducing parentaI anxiety about their chiId's career with speciaI needs in the future using quaIitative case study research methods and data obtained using the resuIts of observations, interviews in the form of data that matches the facts in the fieId as appropriate.From this writing, resuIts were found, then presented in the form of a quaIitative case study using an information approach so that this research is caIIed descriptive anaIysis. Based on the resuIts of the anaIysis on the two respondents, not worrying too much about the future career of chiIdren with speciaI needs had a big impact on respondent 1, because according to him it is better to equip them to prepare for their future careers by aIways inviting their chiIdren to join in seIIing and teaching them how to seII, recap orders, how to can make a profit from seIIing. PIus, having support from those cIosest to you means that you don't have to worry too much about preparing your chiId's future career. And respondent 2 said that he feIt anxious about the work of chiIdren with speciaI needs because of the Iack of skiIIs and potentiaI that the chiId had, that anxiety that no pIace of work wiII accept him, his abiIity to think makes peopIe immediateIy reject him.

Representing the Needs of Rural Caregivers of People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias through User Personas

Abstract Background and Objectives Rural caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) face unique caregiving challenges. Current interventions do not address many of the systemic barriers experienced by rural ADRD caregivers, including barriers related to geography, healthcare services access, and financial insecurity. The objective of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of rural ADRD caregivers’ needs, strengths, and strategies in obtaining caregiving support, and to represent these attributes in the form of personas that can be used to design interventions for rural ADRD caregivers. Research Design and Methods In this qualitative user-centered design study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with self-identified caregivers of people living with ADRD in rural areas. Interview data was copied to a virtual whiteboard, and affinity diagramming was used to confirm a priori attributes and yield inductive attributes relevant to rural ADRD caregivers. Attributes were assigned to personas, which were then validated through team-based discussion, consultation with a study advisory board, and review by rural caregivers and community partners. Results Analyses of N=19 interviews yielded seven inductive attributes relevant to rural ADRD caregivers of persons living with ADRD and five distinct personas: Capable Christine, Connected Connie, Isolated Irene, Learning Larry, and Discerning Dan. Personas differed on inductive attributes including financial security, subjective rurality, attitudes, connectedness, and information behavior, including preferences for traditional versus technology-based information seeking. Discussion and Implications The personas identified in the present study can be used as tools to represent and efficiently communicate the intersection and interaction of attributes relevant to designing interventions and technologies to meet the support needs of rural ADRD caregivers.

Communication Management Strategy in Implementing Recognition of Prior Learning to Enhance Village Officers' Competence in Indonesia

The State University of Surabaya (UNESA), the Ministry of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration, and the Bojonegoro Regency Government initiated an RPL program collaboration, offering opportunities to all village officials in Bojonegoro Regency who have not yet obtained a bachelor's degree to have their various experiences and work portfolios assessed against the learning outcomes of courses in higher education. This RPL program, specifically for village officials, is the first of its kind in Indonesia. So, it encourages researchers to use case study research methods. This research discusses the importance of communication management, as many actors and institutions within UNESA are responsible for implementing this RPL collaboration. The students from village officials studying at the undergraduate level in five study programs selected by UNESA. UNESA's communication management in managing RPL is evident in the inter-institutional communication content that regulates their respective duties and functions, so these institutions structurally have a coordinating function and are responsible to the Rector. The communication flow between institutions within UNESA is formally regulated, and its channels are written. Conversely, in the classroom between lecturers and RPL students, communication management is more equal in community service and joint research programs.

Exploring the Communication Impact of New Media Platforms Based on Pet-Based Short Videos

In recent years, pet short videos have attracted a large number of viewers as a popular topic, and as a result, have raised awareness of pets and stray animals. However, to shoot eye-catching video content, some creators abuse or abandon pets. These problems not only cause harm to the animals but also trigger a social crisis of trust, accompanied by ethical and legal issues. This paper explores the reasons for the popularity of pet-based short videos and the positive and negative impacts on the public and society of this issue. The study will adopt a case study research method to analyze the overall influence of pet bloggers by collecting relevant videos from short video platforms; meanwhile, popular videos and comments involving pet abuse and other incidents will be analyzed for content and public opinion. The final results of the study show that although pet short videos can effectively raise public concern about pets and stray animals, their negative ethical and social effects cannot be ignored, such as pet abuse and blind pet ownership, which hurt society. Future research should further focus on how to improve the ecology of short-form pet content thereby mitigating the negative social and animal impacts of pet-based short-form videos, thus enabling more positive impacts of video communication.

A Comparison Between Chinese and American Education Models Based on Case Study of Education Assistance in China and Inclusive Education in the United States

Abstract: Educational inequity has always been an issue that needs to be addressed in every country. However, due to the differences in social backgrounds and educational systems, the approaches taken by China and the United States are not the same. This study compares the differences in education between China and the United States through the research methods of case study and literature review, based on the study of the policies and programs of China and the United States to address this issue. China's educational assistance has narrowed the urban-rural education gap in a short period of time, and there is instability in teaching resources. Teachers' teaching skills need to be improved and educational resources optimized to ensure that the benefits of educational assistance are maximized. In the United States, inclusive education aims to ensure that all children have equal access to education, but there are still problems in practice, and there is a need to strengthen the protection of minorities so as to ensure a balanced allocation of teaching resources.

Combined nephrotoxicity of Polymyxins and Vancomycin: a study on adverse event reporting for monotherapy versus combinations using the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)

ABSTRACT Background Multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections pose a global public health crisis with significant mortality and economic burdens. Combination of polymyxins and vancomycin has shown effectiveness against MDR infections. However, their combined nephrotoxicity complicates clinical use. Given these concerns, we conducted a pharmacovigilance analysis using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) to assess the nephrotoxicity of combinations of polymyxins and vancomycin compared to monotherapy. Research design and methods In this retrospective study, data from FAERS reports (2012 Q4 to 2023 Q2) were deduplicated and analyzed for adverse events (AEs) related to vancomycin, polymyxin B, and colistin. Disproportionality analyses were performed to evaluate the association between drugs and nephrotoxicity. Results A total of 9,796,784 adverse event reports, including 73,009 reports associated with nephrotoxicity, were included. All three drugs showed significant associations with nephrotoxicity. In combination therapy, polymyxin B-vancomycin exhibited a stronger association with nephrotoxicity compared to monotherapy, whereas colistin-vancomycin demonstrated a lower association with nephrotoxicity than colistin monotherapy. Conclusions This study found that combining vancomycin with colistin alleviated colistin-induced nephrotoxicity, while combining vancomycin with polymyxin B worsened polymyxin B-induced nephrotoxicity.

Entrepreneurship in Islam (Principles and Strategies for the Success of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in Trading)

In the Islamic view, entrepreneurship does not only have material capabilities, but a Muslim entrepreneur will use his religion as a guide in his activities, including managing his business to avoid the goal of justifying all means. Therefore, it is necessary to know the principles and strategies of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in trading, where there are several principles that we can emulate from the Prophet Muhammad saw, namely Siddiq, Amanah, Fathanah and Tabligh. This article uses the Pustaka study research method (library research) which is a method of collecting data by understanding and studying theories from various literature related to research, where this research can be obtained from several sources such as books, manuscripts, jurna or from reports on previous research results. In this article we discuss the principles and strategies for the success of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in trading, which in this article discusses the biography of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, the principles and strategies for the success of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in trading.

Quantitative Synthesis of Microbe-Driven Acclimation and Adaptation in Wild Vertebrates.

Microorganisms associated with animals harbour a unique set of functional traits pivotal for the normal functioning of their hosts. This realisation has led researchers to hypothesise that animal-associated microbial communities may boost the capacity of their hosts to acclimatise and adapt to environmental changes, two eco-evolutionary processes with significant applied relevance. Aiming to assess the importance of microorganisms for wild vertebrate conservation, we conducted a quantitative systematic review to evaluate the scientific evidence for the contribution of gut microorganisms to the acclimation and adaptation capacity of wild vertebrate hosts. After screening 1974 publications, we scrutinised the 109 studies that met the inclusion criteria based on 10 metrics encompassing study design, methodology and reproducibility. We found that the studies published so far were not able to resolve the contribution of gut microorganisms due to insufficient study design and research methods for addressing the hypothesis. Our findings underscore the limited application to date of microbiome knowledge in vertebrate conservation and management, highlighting the need for a paradigm shift in research approaches. Considering these results, we advocate for a shift from observational studies to experimental manipulations, where fitness or related indicators are measured, coupled with an update in molecular techniques used to analyse microbial functions. In addition, closer collaboration with conservation managers and practitioners from the inception of the project is needed to encourage meaningful application of microbiome knowledge in adaptive wildlife conservation management.

The Procedure of an International Student Studying Abroad: A Case Study

As it is examined and concluded by many researchers, studying abroad has been common when students are trying to receive higher quality education. Cross-cultural adjustment is also regarded as a compulsory term to consider, and the way to get involved in the host culture has also been deeply investigated in this procedure. Therefore, this paper aims at identifying the factors that cause cultural barriers, as well as finding solutions to cope with them. In this study, a case study research method is employed and the result will be beneficial to support future research in similar fields.

Research methods in cultural studies

Introduction: The issue of using research methods in cultural studies is a key factor in the analysis of cultural phenomena and processes. Contemporary approaches include hermeneutics, structuralism, semiotics, ethnographic, comparative, phenomenological, sociological, and psychoanalytic methods. Each of them provides unique tools for cultural research.Objective: The purpose of the study is to analyze the effectiveness of various research methods in cultural studies and to identify their advantages and disadvantages in the conditions of modern challenges. The research methodology involves the analysis of the structural components of cultural studies and the possibility of applying variable methods for their identification.Methods: The research sample consists of a set of methods: hermeneutics, structuralism, semiotics, ethnographic, comparative, phenomenological, sociological and psychoanalytical. The article examines the practices of applying methods for the interpretation of cultural texts, the analysis of structural elements of cultural systems. Results: Results of the study emphasize the importance of the integration of interdisciplinary approaches and modern technologies to increase the effectiveness of cultural studies. The conclusions of the study indicates the need to adapt traditional methodological approaches to the conditions of globalization and cultural hybridization. Prospects for further research are aimed at the development of new methodological tools and the use of modern technologies for data collection and analysis. Special attention should be paid to international cooperation and exchange of experience between researchers for the development of global cultural knowledge.Conclusions: Research methods in cultural studies are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of cultural phenomena, but they face challenges such as subjectivity in interpretation, necessitating improved methodologies and interdisciplinary cooperation

Domain-specific research methods in instructed second language acquisition: A next step for research integrity and impact

Abstract Instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) is one of the fastest growing areas of applied linguistics. With this tremendous potential comes great responsibility for robust, ethical, and transparent research methods that are responsive to and tailored for the ISLA domain. This article highlights unique characteristics of ISLA research, provides a current landscape of methodological trends within ISLA, and makes specific recommendations for research methods in future ISLA studies. I begin by briefly operationalizing ISLA and articulating some of the main research questions and overarching goals within ISLA, as well as the nature and ultimate aims of ISLA research. Next, the most unique methodological challenges for ISLA research are reviewed, including the use of intact classes and heterogeneous small participant pools, cross-sectional studies, using one’s own students for research, and individual differences. This is followed by a discussion of several current trends in ISLA research methods, including examining the process of learning/development, conducting practice-based research, expanding our conceptualization of instructional contexts, replication studies, especially with bi/multilingual learners in diverse contexts, refining our methods with an eye for ethics and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and conducting open, transparent research that has potential for real-world impact and which dialogues with multiple stakeholders at all stages. I conclude by highlighting that, as ISLA continues as an independent research domain, the development and implementation of strong research methods tailored for ISLA is critical for research integrity and to make the greatest strides in understanding language acquisition processes and effective pedagogical interventions in diverse instructional contexts.

New Pathway for Management Studies in China: Exploring Qualitative Research Methods of Business Anthropology

Through an inventory of the existing literature body on Chinese management studies, this paper attempts to present a critical review of the phenomenon that the management studies in contemporary China over-rely on quantitative research methodology. It endeavors to demonstrate that the nature of scientific research is to innovate by seeking truth and, therefore, should not be restricted by quantitative research methods. Improve the effectiveness of academic analyses, it suggests that the scholars in China need to positively adapt the anthropological methodologies to conduct management studies and enhance the process of the localization of management science in the country. It is designed to broaden the approaches toward Chinese management studies by introducing business anthropological methods to Chinese management scholars. It adopts a comparative and case study methodology to demonstrate the limitations of quantitative methods and illustrate the effectiveness of business anthropological approaches for management studies in the Chinese context. The existing literature body demonstrates that excessive quantitative research approaches are utilized in current management studies, while scholars in China primarily ignore the effectiveness of qualitative methods. The necessity for further understanding qualitative research methods in management studies has been recognized more recently by Chinese scholars. They tend to agree that qualitative and quantitative research methodologies are merely different approaches, while the results are the same. One of the compelling new paths to improving management studies and practices is to apply anthropological research methods so that management theory in China can better explain actual human responses and factors that influence their behaviors. Anthropology has always been employed for practical applications. In addition, anthropological methods can enlarge the approaches to management studies and widen the scope for scholars to conduct their research. The combination of anthropology and management will accelerate the localization of management studies and, accordingly, speed up the systematic establishment of Chinese management theory to promote management practices in modern China. Business anthropology is emerging among some outstanding qualitative research methods in Western management studies. On the other hand, China's management science community is still a little behind in this respect. This paper is a pilot study to elaborate on business anthropology and its contribution to specific areas in management studies, such as marketing management, product design, and entrepreneurship in the Chinese context.

Transcending Shallow Internationalization: Best Practices for Attaining Excellence in International Higher Education

The context for this study is the volatile, turbulent, and disruptive environment that affects higher education everywhere. A plethora of key problems facing higher education are identified. Among these are escalating costs and declining public support for higher education. This means that international education must compete with other possible priorities, such as strengthening disciplines or making campuses more attractive to prospective students. The basic aim of this paper is to develop a set of best practices to promote excellence and rigor in international higher education. In that sense, this could be called action research. This could also be considered the story of how to develop excellence and rigor in international higher education. The major methodology for this study is multiple case studies research and mixed methods research. Another method is reflective participant experience based on the author’s seven decades of engagement with the internationalization of higher education. Both value premises and positionality, which might influence the research are openly shared. In terms of theoretical foundations, key genres of internationalization are identified and described, such as critical, comparative, and comprehensive internationalization. Then, in terms of results, in the next quantitative section of the paper, eight statistical tables are shared that show the current status of international higher education, primarily in the U.S., while also including a table showing the most international universities in the world. Then, in the next qualitative part of the study, 11 exemplary cases are presented, such as CAMPUS Asia, Volunteers in Asia (VIA), and the International Cooperative Learning Project. These projects involve a total of about 20 countries. The criteria for selection were factors such as depth, sustainability, and impactful, transformative learning. The paper concludes with an articulation of the best practices to achieve excellence in international education and the principle that true liberal education is inherently international and intercultural.

Pendapat Hukum (Advisory Opinion) Mahkamah Internasional dalam Proses Penyelesaian Sengketa Internasional

As one of the main courts of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has the authority to resolve disputes between UN member states or other international institutions. In resolving these international disputes, the ICJ can issue a legal decision in the form of an opinion known as an advisory opinion or legal opinion. Based on this, the author is then interested in formulating a problem regarding the position and nature of legal opinions (advisory opinion) in the process of resolving international disputes. Using the literature study research method, it can be concluded that the legal opinion issued by the ICJ is advisory in nature which does not have binding force and its implementation cannot be enforced.

Communication patterns in Javanese families to build family resilience in the digital era

This study aims to find communication patterns in Javanese families to build family resilience in the digital era. This study used qualitative research methods of phenomenological studies. The subjects in the study were determined through purposive sampling, namely 5 families in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The collection of research data uses in-depth interviews and observations, while data analysis is through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The results of this study are as follows: Communication patterns for Javanese families in the digital era through a) parents as role models through setting examples in increasing spirituality and positive habituation, parents need to have responsive Digital skills. Family resilience patterns in childcare in the digital era need to be built by: a) building humanist dialogue, respecting each other, listening and responding to each other, making comfortable not depressed and afraid in the process then this is a process that can be developed in families in the digital age. b) democratic-contextual, in facing challenges and crises in the family, parents also need to develop a democratic parenting style that suits the needs of each child.

Character Education Practices At Al Azhar Islamic School Bumi Serpong Damai@Metland

Character education in schools is very necessary because character education is the core of education itself. Building character, it can't be done tomorrow. Therefore, character-based Character education in schools is very necessary, because character education is the main thing of education. This research was conducted to examine the practice of character education in schools. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of character education at Al Azhar BSD@Metland Islamic School in terms of 1) character education objectives; and 2) character education strategies. This research uses case study research method to answer these questions. The researcher acts as the main instrument and collects data by means of observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The research data came from the implementation of character education at Al Azhar BSD@Metland Islamic School. To ensure the legality of the data, this research applies triangulation of data sources, theories, and methodologies. The findings of this study imply that overall, the implementation of character education at Al Azhar BSD@Metland Islamic School has been carried out through habituation programs or routine activities applied by the school to its students, including character building activities in the form of teaching and learning activities carried out by educators with competencies in accordance with their fields and carried out regularly and on schedule. The policy implemented to fulfill this goal is to carry out 8 religious policies that have been effectively implemented at Al Azhar BSD@Metland Islamic School.

Exploring how museums can support science teacher leaders as boundary spanners

AbstractLocal implementation of science reform efforts in part relies on science teacher leaders (STLs) to improve science instruction in classrooms and beyond. The lack of science‐specific professional learning resources drives STLs to act as boundary spanners to locate resources outside their local context to fill that gap. Museums and other informal science education centers are examples of external entities that STLs might leverage to locate resources for local science education improvement. While we know how museums support pre‐ and in‐service science teachers, there is a gap in our understanding related to museum support for STLs. Here, we used case study research methods to analyze how a museum‐based professional learning programme supported STLs, as boundary spanners to access and adapt resources for local science education reform efforts. We found that each STL reported benefiting from shared resources from the museum, as well as from their peers in their working groups. We also found that STLs reported on different elements of the professional learning programme related to their area of influence (classroom or district) and the problem of practice their group worked on. We discuss how each of the named features of the museum‐based professional learning programme supported boundary spanning of STLs and end with implications and recommendations for the design of professional learning experiences to support their leadership work.

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.