Use Of Qualitative Data Research Articles

A Systematic Review of Tools and Recommendations Advising on the Use of Qualitative Data to Inform Epidemic Response Efforts in Low- and Middle-Income Settings

A Systematic Review of Tools and Recommendations Advising on the Use of Qualitative Data to Inform Epidemic Response Efforts in Low- and Middle-Income Settings

Kurdistan Rural Information System Platform, as a New Rural Innovation Paradigm: Local Decision-Makers Perspective

Background: This study aimed to achieve objectives through SWOT analysis and focus group discussion, identifying internal and external factors through the local decision-makers in Kurdistan Region, to explore the way to describe and analyze Kurdistan Rural information System Platform (KRISP). Problems with information in rural areas still exist in the Kurdistan region administration. The aim of this study is an attempt to develop a digital platform that will help rural communities realize their full potential and contribute to a resilient and successful digital future. The primary objectives of this project are how to design and implement an agricultural information system to collect rural data from various areas by various farmers and make it available online so that future users may eventually search for and obtain the essential data. The first category is concerned with knowledge sharing, information exchange, self-improvement, and self-improvement for grassroots extension practitioners. The study made use of qualitative data, with fixed questions. for the analysis. The achievement of primary data was also collected using a FGD’s implemented in Sulaimani governorates. The period of data collection from different study areas starting from June 2023 to September 2023 and were used in this study to collect qualitative data from a variety of government sectors (decision-makers) from various organizations were included in group discussions and gatherings to address the issues highlighted in this study.

Examining the political economy of heteronormativity in Southeast Asian queer migration biographies

This article examines the workings of heteronormativity in Southeast Asian queer migration biographies. By Southeast Asian queer migrants, the project refers to people self-identifying as gender and sexuality diverse from dominant gender and sexuality binary systems and people with variations in sex characteristics who have emigrated out of their home country in the Southeast Asian region. The exploratory study makes use of qualitative data collected from in-depth interviews with 15 queer migrants from Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and The Philippines and Thailand on their local and transnational familial care practices and needs. The respondents on one hand, through emigration, have attempted to veer off from discriminatory heteronormative structures in their home country and enjoyed relatively more space and opportunities in the receiving society to construct queer familial care practices. On the other hand, their queer migration biographies show how they continue to be implicated in the political economy of heteronormativity locally through their own queer familial practices and transnationally through their financial and emotional remittances to support heteronormative families of origin. The article argues that queer citizens and migrants deserve equal if not greater recognition for their unrelenting local and transnational care efforts to sustain heteronormative families in a global neoliberal economy and should not have to experience exclusion for being deemed as having deviated from heteronormative structures.

Grand Design for Provincial Expansion in Papua from the Perspective of 7 (Seven) Cultural Regions

This research aims to identify seven cultural regions that can contribute to the development of contemporary and future Papua, while adhering to the principles of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. This study combines the theory of "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" and the concept of a cultural approach, with a focus on the threefold spirit of Melanesian brotherhood among the people of Papua. The integration of these two conceptual frameworks is crucial in preserving the nation's existence amidst its diverse population. The goal of this effort is to ensure answers and provide recommendations for a comprehensive development plan for the expansion of the Papua Province. The research prioritizes the use of qualitative data through interviews with informants and respondents. The aim is to explore the potential consequences of regional expansion when approached through a comprehensive cultural lens, based on anthropological and sociological perspectives influenced by Papuan and Melanesian studies. This research is based on the theoretical framework of "Structuralist Anthropology" developed by the Leiden School of Anthropology, with a specific focus on the concept of regionalism known as FoS (Field of Anthropological). The findings of this research examine a comprehensive plan to expand to seven provinces in Papua. From a cultural perspective, this approach is considered a more appropriate solution for realizing a prosperous future for Papua, with the ultimate goal of improving the well-being of its population within the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

Utilising qualitative data for social network analysis in disaster research: opportunities, challenges, and an illustration.

An abundance of unstructured and loosely structured data on disasters exists and can be analysed using network methods. This paper overviews the use of qualitative data in quantitative social network analysis in disaster research. It discusses two types of networks, each with a relevant major topic in disaster research-that is, (i) whole network approaches to emergency management networks and (ii) personal network approaches to the social support of survivors-and four usable forms of qualitative data. This paper explains five opportunities afforded by these approaches, revolving around their flexibility and ability to account for complex network structures. Next, it presents an empirical illustration that extends the authors' previous work examining the sources and the types of support and barrier experienced by households during long-term recovery from Hurricane (Superstorm) Sandy (2012), wherein quantitative social network analysis was applied to two qualitative datasets. The paper discusses three challenges associated with these approaches, related to the samples, coding, and bias.

Language Attitudes of the Madurese Community Toward Madurese, Indonesian, English, and Other Foreign Languages

Language attitudes play an important role in the use and maintenance of a language. This is particularly the case in a multilingual speech community such as the Madurese community where most people speak more than one language. The present study seeks to understand the attitudes of the Madurese community toward Madurese, Indonesian, English, and other foreign languages (MIEof languages). To achieve this, 200 questionnaires were randomly distributed to respondents in Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan, and Sumenep, but only 150 questionnaires were filled in and returned. The questionnaires, which contained questions and answers using 5 point Likert scales of ‘strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, and strongly disagree’, were analyzed quantitatively by averaging the calculation results of each of the scales. The results were categorized based on relevant themes, i.e., attitudes toward learning, mastery, and use of MIEof languages. Our analyses showed that most of the respondents demonstrated positive attitudes toward learning, mastery, and use of MIEof languages. The results are discussed with respect to the language maintenance of Madurese and local languages, the prospects of Indonesian, English, and other foreign languages along with multilingualism practices in Madura. It can be concluded that the Madurese community seem to be open to the practice of multilingualism, indicated by their positive attitudes toward language learning, mastery, and use. It is suggested that future studies make use of qualitative data, such as interview data so that findings about the language attitudes of the Madurese community under consideration can be further corroborated.

A Mixed-Methods Implementation Evaluation of Virtual Reality Job Interview Training in IPS Supported Employment.

Employment rates among individuals with serious mental illness may be improved by engagement in the individual placement and support (IPS) model of supported employment. Results from a recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) indicate that virtual reality job interview training (VR-JIT) improves employment rates among individuals with serious mental illness who have been actively engaged in IPS for at least 90 days. This study reports on an initial implementation evaluation of VR-JIT during the RCT in a community mental health agency. A sequential, complementary mixed-methods design included use of qualitative data to improve understanding of quantitative findings. Thirteen IPS staff trained to lead VR-JIT implementation completed VR-JIT acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility surveys. Participants randomly assigned to IPS with VR-JIT completed acceptability (N=42) and usability (N=28) surveys after implementation. The authors also conducted five focus groups with IPS staff (N=11) and VR-JIT recipients (N=13) and semistructured interviews with IPS staff (N=9) and VR-JIT recipients (N=4), followed by an integrated analysis process. Quantitative results suggest that IPS staff found VR-JIT to be highly acceptable, appropriate for integration with IPS, and feasible for delivery. VR-JIT was highly acceptable to recipients. Qualitative results add important context to the quantitative findings, including benefits of VR-JIT for IPS staff as well as adaptations for delivering technology-based interventions to individuals with serious mental illness. These qualitative and quantitative findings are consistent with each other and were influenced by VR-JIT's adaptability and perceived benefits. Tailoring VR-JIT instruction and delivery to individuals with serious mental illness may help optimize VR-JIT implementation within IPS.

Access and Control of Resources and Participation in Rice-Breeding Activities among Men and Women Farmers in Southern Ghana

This paper provides evidence of gender differences in the access and control of resources and their relation to participation in rice-breeding activities among men and women farmers in southern Ghana. We used a mixed methods design which involved the use of qualitative data collected through focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) and quantitative data collection through a survey. Using data collected from 315 smallholder rice farmers, perception analyses and probit and multivariate regression were employed in the analyses. Our findings indicate that higher levels of education, experience in rice farming, a favorable dependency ratio, larger farm size, more rice plots, access to extension services, and involvement with financial organizations positively influence participation in rice-breeding activities. On the other hand, distance to market is found to have a negative impact on participation. Moreover, years of education, experience in rice farming, farm size, number of rice plots, dependency ratio, and distance to market were found to negatively influence the control of production resources among both male and female participants in rice-breeding activities. From both the quantitative and qualitative results, men had more access to productive resources than women. Insights from this study will enhance gender equity in promoting the participation of both men and women in rice varietal development activities.

Effects of Macroeconomic Variables On Performance of Listed Firms at Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, Tanzania

Purpose: This article analysed the effect of macroeconomic variables on 21 DSE-listed firms from 2006 to 2021 due to past inconclusive results from other research across the globe. Methodology: Mixed-sequential explanatory research design was used. Secondary panel data were collected from DSE while qualitative data was collected via semi structured interviews. Random effect model and thematic analysis were utilized for data analysis. Findings: The study found that GDP, inflation, and money supply had significant positive coefficients, while interest rates and exchange rates had significant negative coefficients, indicating that macroeconomic conditions have a substantial effect on firm performance. Practical implications: The findings suggest that firms should proactively manage macroeconomic conditions to remain competitive and sustainable Originality/Value: The study's uniqueness lies in its use of qualitative data to support quantitative findings and its examination of the link between macroeconomic conditions and listed firm performance in Tanzania, where little similar research has been conducted.

Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) evolvement and expanded scope in Ethiopia.

As a key partner of Ministry of Health (MOH) Ethiopia, The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) had been implementing the Child Survival Project (CSP) since October 2015. Strengthening DTC was one of its focuses to improve overall supply chain management (SCM).The objective of this study are to review the evolution of DTCs in Ethiopia from their early years to current practice and identify the major driving and hindering factors for their functionality. A descriptive mixed study design was employed. The study made use of qualitative data supplemented with quantitative data, generated from both primary and secondary sources through key informant interviews and desk review methods. DTCs were introduced in Ethiopia in the early 1980s. The mandate of DTCs has been given to four different government organizations during that time. As a result, due to a lack of coordination among these organizations, its implementation was lagging. Recently, the government and its partners have given attention to DTCs. More than 5847 professionals underwent DTC training from 2016 onwards. DTC establishment in health facilities improved from 85% to 98% between 2015 and 2019 during baseline and end-line assessments carried out by CHAI/CSP. Similarly, DTC functionality in HFs improved from 20% to 63%. The CHAI/CSP regular supervision data analysis revealed that DTC establishment improved from 83% to 100% of HFs, while its functionality improved from 5% to 72% between 2016 and 2019, respectively. A chi-square test of independence examining the relationship between facility and pharmacy head training on DTCs and functionality of DTC in the same facility revealed a significant association between the two variables at p<0.0001. Conclusions: Providing consistent capacity building and availing strong monitoring and evaluation system improves functionality of DTCs. Moreover, national coordinating bodies for DTCs and similar structures at Regional Health Bureaus and woreda health offices should be established.

PRINSIP-PRINSIP PENYELENGGARAAN PERADILAN MENURUT FIQH QADHA DAN UNDANG-UNDANG DI INDONESIA

This study aims to analyze the legal system adopted in Indonesia. Mix Law System is one of the applicable legal systems, in addition to the enactment of the national legal system applies also Islamic law. The existence of Islamic Law is manifested in the constitution of the State of Indonesia which is commonly known as the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. Where the 1945 Constitution is a basic law that regulates the life of the nation and state in order to realize a just government and a prosperous people. This research uses an empirical sociological approach method that is descriptive analysis with the use of qualitative data as the type of research and library research as one of the data collection techniques. This research concludes that, first: The principles of Islamic Law that are used as the ideal foundation of fiqh are the principle of tauhidullah, the principle of insaniyah, the principle of tasamuh, the principle of ta'awun, the principle of silaturahim bain annas, the principle of justice, and the principle of benefit. As for knowing the theories of Islamic law enforcement in the apostolic period of Muhammad SAW are the theory of confession, the theory of accession, the theory of proof, the theory of verdicts, the theory of oaths, the theory of forgiveness. Second: Dispute resolution based on classical Islamic law namely, Al Sulh (Peace), Tahkim (Arbitration), Wilayat al Qadha (Judicial power). Third: The principles of judicial administration according to fiqh qadha and Indonesian law there is a strong correlation between the state and Islam, including Islamic law which has become a living law in the life of the nation and state. Fourth: The principles in the constitution also have relevance to the principles in Islamic Law which are regulated in the Quran and the Al-Hadith including the principles of justice, equality, and welfare. Based on this, Indonesia, which is based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution, can be reviewed from the perspective of Islamic law as an effort to realize the laws regulated in the Quran and Al-Hadith.

SISTEM BAGI HASIL SEBAGAI PONDASI STABILITAS MONETER SYARIAH

The purpose of this study is to identify a Profit-Loss Sharing System through skim mudharabah, musyarakah or in agriculture called muzara'ah as a solution to replace flowers. This research uses an empirical sociological approach method that is descriptive analysis with the use of qualitative data as the type of research and library research as one of the data collection techniques. This study concluded that: First, this form of business, is seen as fair compared to the form of business in conventional economics, because of the profits and losses that occur, all parties involved have the same rights to the business results obtained. Second, monetary policy determines a country's economic success, which is in line with the objectives of Islamic economic policy, namely maintaining and maintaining the country's economic stability. Third, policy-making measures are taken by policymakers in accordance with sharia principles, namely the profit-sharing system. Where sharia principles do not allow guarantees against face value or rate return (interest rate).

PENDIDIKAN ANAK DALAM KELUARGA PERSPEKTIF AL-QURAN

The purpose of this study is to identify that the family has an important role in children's education, namely shaping the character of a child. Families have complementary components. Good and bad are not inherited through blood relationships and good families originate from good individuals. This research uses an empirical sociological approach method that is descriptive analysis with the use of qualitative data as the type of research and library research as one of the data collection techniques. This research concludes that there are four scopes as the basis of religious education in the family, namely aqidah, moral, social and emotional. Furthermore, the pattern of children's education during the Jahiliyah Arab and Islamic periods had very significant differences, including differences in justice for boys and girls. So that the orientation of Islamic education is to become a devout human being, that is, to live all His commandments and stay away from all His prohibitions.

Examining the need for HR analytics to better manage and mitigate incidents of violence against nurses and personal care assistants in aged care

In this study we argue that human resource (HR) analytics is critical to examine the interconnectedness between human resource management and human capital. The focus is on HR in the aged care sector and the employment, performance management and retention of nursing and personal care assistant staff. What HR fails to achieve in the aged care sector is to protect staff against violence in the workplace. We argue it is time for HR to immerse activities into analysing employee‐related data and supporting nursing staff against violence at work. The findings indicate through HR analytics there are innovative opportunities that can enhance human capital, but they require a thorough analysis of relevant data that will make a difference to an individual's work experiences and performance. An important part of HR analytics is to ensure the quality of data input and expert use of qualitative data to investigate, analyse and find solutions to resolve workplace violence issues.

Exploring How Stigma Against the LGBTQ+ Community Influences the Members’ Health in India

The aim of the study was to explore the impact of stigma on the mental health of members of the LGBTQ+ community in India and provide recommendations to reduce this impact based the use of qualitative data through interviews and surveys. The content of the data was analysed for emerging themes of which the most prominent were. This study recruited 14 non-heterosexual individuals (bisexual, homosexual and transsexual.) The results showed that 78.6% of the individuals experienced dejection of which 57.1% overall met the criteria for clinical depression. 71.4% of the participants have combatted fear as a result of constant taunts from others. 64.3% of the participants felt lonely due to abuse by their families and communities. 50.0% of participants felt ashamed of their sexualities. 50.0% of the participants were also helpless when they discovered their sexualities. 28.6% of the participants reporting or attempting suicidal (thoughts.) It appears that mindset changes are necessary to eliminate prevalent heterosexism and stigma against the LGBTQ+ community. This will ensure better mental well-being for members. This can be done through education and awareness coupled with community support and additional mental health services to support members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Education During Ward Rounds: Systematic Review.

Enhancing the educational experience provided by ward rounds requires an understanding of current perceptions of the educational value of rounds. This systematic review examines perceptions of education in ward rounds, educational activities in ward rounds, barriers to learning, and perceptions of simulation-based ward rounds. The 2020 PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were followed. MEDLINE (EBSCO), Cochrane, and Scopus were searched on May 29, 2022, for studies assessing learning during ward rounds. The search terms included "ward rounds," "education," and "trainees." Then, the selected articles were reference searched. In total, 354 articles were retrieved. The articles were assessed for eligibility by 2 independent reviewers who screened titles, abstracts, and full-length texts. Articles addressing trainees' education in all ward rounds were included. Articles were excluded if they were specific to certain disciplines, were reviews, were not published in scholarly journals, were published before 2015, were published in languages other than English, or did not concern human participants. Following the removal of 63 duplicates, a total of 268 articles were excluded. The risk of bias within the selected articles was also assessed via the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist for qualitative research. Qualitative data were used to describe results in a narrative synthesis and in tables. A total of 23 articles were included. Perceptions of teaching in rounds were addressed by 6 studies, of which 3 showed negative perceptions among participants, 2 reported ambivalent perceptions, and 1 showed positive perceptions. Perceived barriers to teaching during rounds were assessed by 7 studies. The reported barriers included time constraints, workloads, schedules, interruptions, the service-oriented nature of rounds, the lack of feedback, hierarchies, the lack of opportunities to ask questions and be engaged in patient management, and divergent learner needs. Further, 8 studies identified types of educational activities, including observation, patient-specific teaching, and discussion. Perceptions of learning through simulated ward rounds were assessed by 8 studies, and a consensus of satisfaction was noted among learners. The interventions that were explored to improve education included using teaching frameworks, involving clinical librarians, and changing the setting of ward rounds. The main limitations of this review are the predominant use of qualitative data in the included articles and the lack of standardization for the educational compositions of ward rounds among articles, which made the articles hard to compare. In conclusion, learning opportunities in ward rounds are often missed, and trainees perceive rounds to have low educational value. It is important to recognize the barriers to education during ward rounds and address them to maximize the benefits of ward rounds. Finally, there is a need to develop plans that incorporate teaching regularly during ward rounds in the inpatient setting. PROSPERO CRD42022337736; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=337736.

Strategies to evaluate the quality of hospital design with clinical data.

Strategies to evaluate the quality of hospital design with clinical data.

A Variationist Sociolinguistics Study of Ewe Kente at Agortime Traditional Area in the Volta Region

The proud kente cloth has knowledge and cultural heritage which has ceremonial, symbolic and authority about the wearer that is best known and mostly widely recognized of all textiles in Africa. Its unique features are wide and invokes powerful emotions as well as symbolizes the fundamental nonverbal codes ever imagined in Ghana which cuts across religion, ethnicity and instill national pride. The purpose of the study was to establish the unique message kente possesses and communicates to society as well as its status. Most of the existing writers center on textile weaving, tools and techniques in textile weaving and the aesthetic nature of kente. Though these writings are important contributions to kente, its nonverbal communicative codes have not been well documented. The adoption of the kente among Agortime-Kpetoe weavers was primarily influenced by sensory experience, fit, and interpersonal impact, which serves as an example of how several parts of the kente clothing are interconnected. The sociolinguistic theory is used as a theoretical lens in this work as well. The study made use of qualitative data for its purpose. 15 people were chosen to take part in the study using purposive sampling methods. Participants included kente cloth consumers and weavers. Data for the study was collected using an interviewing guide. Present the study’s findings before you conclude. The study finds that the Agotime Kente mostly use non-verbal codes to communicate. The study's conclusions showed that while most modern kente cloths do not communicate, certain distinctive ones do, particularly those that are currently being woven. These include clothes that express concepts of religion, rivalry, position, authority, and royalty to the user. This supports the belief of the Agotime society that non-verbal codes are more reliable and plausible for expressing royalty, authority, status, and communication between people. Keywords: Ewe kente, Symbols, Sociolinguistics, Communication, Agortime-Kpetoe

The role of the European Union in the Brazilian foreign policy

This article aims to discuss the role of the European Union (EU) in Brazilian foreign policy by analyzing the Brazil-European Union Strategic Partnership. To do so, this investigation involves the use of qualitative data, literature review, and documentary research. Both Brazil and the EU do not present precise definitions for what they understand as strategic partnerships and, hence, this phenomenon must be framed through structural elements in these actors’ foreign policy. The European bloc is an important actor in Brazilian foreign policy, given the historic evolution of Brazil-EU relations, the establishment of the Strategic Partnership, and the EU’s economic relevance for the country. In turn, the current locus of the EU in Brazilian foreign policy is still unclear, due to overlapping levels of interaction between Brazil and the EU and to the difficulties in the domestic scenarios of both actors.

Making Full Use of Qualitative Data to Generate New Fish Product Ideas through Co-Creation with Consumers: A Methodological Approach.

Co-creation is a process that directly involves different stakeholders in the idea generation phase of a new product development process. A pool of 112 new aquaculture fish product ideas was obtained by applying a combination of creative and projective techniques to the co-creation process with consumers in six focus groups conducted in three European countries (Germany, France, and Spain). The subjectivity of qualitative data analysis (e.g., focus groups) is one of its recognised disadvantages. To overcome this drawback, a combination of specialised software (i.e., Alceste), along with word frequency, co-occurrence, and context checking, was applied to provide a different approach to data analyses in qualitative studies. The method identified the most salient dimensions behind the participants’ discourse (naturalness, quality, ethics, price, and health) and inferred the importance those dimensions had for them, thus proving the existence of a correlation of 0.7 between what the participants said (frequency of mention) and what they liked the most (importance). Overall, the exploratory approach proposed is deemed useful for drawing key conclusions from qualitative research, thus offering an alternative to traditional content analysis. In future, the results obtained may be useful for selecting the co-created ideas with the greatest potential to be well received in the market.