Use Of Quantitative Methods Research Articles

The use of quantitative methods in local government studies, a review and a conclusive message

The use of quantitative methods in local government studies, a review and a conclusive message

Lviv’s Cinemas During World War II

The article discusses the functioning of cinemas in Lviv during World War II, with a focus on the years 1941-1944. The Nazi authorities introduced a division of Lviv cinemas into those for Germans, Poles, and Ukrainians. These three cinema categories therefore attracted different audiences (in terms of nationality), towards which the occupying authorities pursued separate repertoire policies. The article will analyse the nationality-oriented film policies of the Nazi authorities towards these three groups and their film preferences. The period of Soviet occupation (1939-1941) will also be addressed, albeit not in detail. By taking it into account, it will be possible to highlight some differences in the approach of the Soviet and German occupiers to film policy in Lviv. This research would not have been effective without the use of quantitative methods to compare large sets of repertoire data. There is an error in the paper edition of the journal in the table on page 119. The attached PDF file contains a table with the correct data.

The Influence of Skills, Experience and Gender on Audit Decisions (Empirical Study of Mr RI Representatives in Jambi)

This study aims to determine the impact of experience, expertise, and gender on audit judgment (an empirical investigation conducted at BPK RI representatives in Jambi). The study's population consisted of BPK RI Representatives from Jambi Province. The study's sample was a saturated sample, which is a sampling strategy that uses the entire population as a research sample, with 67 respondents and a questionnaire return rate of 61. This study technique makes use of quantitative methods. This study uses primary data from questionnaires given to respondents. The results of the study show that competence has a big influence on audit judgment. This indicates that an auditor's level of knowledge will improve audit judgment and that experience has a significant impact on audit judgment. This proves that the variable of gender has no appreciable effect on the audit judgment; the audit judgment increases with the auditor's experience. audit judgment

Pertarungan Harga dan Kualitas Pelayanan: Strategi Gojek Menjaga Konsumen Jakarta

This studies targets to analyze the effect of carrier best and rate on GOJEK user pleasure in DKI Jakarta. GOJEK, as one in all the biggest on-line transport applications in Indonesia, faces stiff competition from different agencies supplying similar services. consequently, it's miles vital for GOJEK to constantly improve its carrier best and offer competitive prices to maintain its dominant function. This studies makes use of quantitative methods with records collection thru questionnaires disbursed to GOJEK customers in DKI Jakarta. The sampling technique used was stratified sampling, with a complete of 124 respondents. The collected statistics had been analyzed using validity, reliability, classical assumption exams, and more than one linear regression analysis. The outcomes confirmed that provider high-quality and rate have a good sized impact on GOJEK person pride. The provider best variable has a nice affect on person satisfaction, as well as the price variable. The F test results show that service fine and fee simultaneously have a sizeable impact on person delight with a coefficient of dedication of 41.four%, which indicates that 41.4% of the version in person pride can be explained by means of service nice and charge. primarily based on these findings, GOJEK is recommended to retain improving its service exceptional and providing competitive costs to increase consumer pleasure and preserve customer loyalty amid more and more fierce opposition

Analysis of the Relationship Between Fiscal Policy and Economic Security in Iraq

This research analyzes some indicators of fiscal policy, specifically focusing on public expenditure, government revenue, and the general budget balance. It also examines certain indicators of economic security, including the average GDP per capita, agricultural GDP, and non-oil GDP, in an attempt to measure the extent of influence and the role that these policies could play in achieving economic security during the years 2004 to 2021, particularly after the establishment of the political system in Iraq.Through study, analysis, and the use of quantitative methods in processing, the research reveals a disparity between the trajectories and orientations of fiscal policy and the achievement of economic security in Iraq. Fiscal policy has often been centered on the reliance on a single quarterly resource, namely oil revenues, resulting in the economy's persistent dependency and vulnerability to fluctuations in the global economy. This situation has had negative or positive implications for the living standards of Iraqi citizens

Role of Technology to Improve the Effectiveness of University Canteen Systems

The university canteen system is an essential part of the campus environment, providing students and staff with a convenient and affordable source of food. However, many universities struggle to maintain efficient and effective canteen systems, leading to long queues, limited food options, and unsatisfactory service. The study seeks to identify the key challenges faced by traditional canteen systems in universities, to explore the potential benefits of using technology in university canteen systems, to analyse existing technologies used in university canteen systems and their effectiveness and to develop a framework that enhance the efficiency and user experience of university canteen systems. The study adopted a positivist research approach, making use of quantitative methods of data collection. The target population was university canteen managers and staff, university staff, and university students in Zimbabwe. In order to improve the performance of canteen systems, the project at hand provided a framework that uses technology to streamline operations, boost menu planning and customization, improve payment alternatives, and provide real-time feedback mechanisms to guarantee customer satisfaction. The study’s findings show that university canteens ought to concentrate on developing a framework based on innovation and technology that places a priority on innovations that boost financial performance, including cashless payment systems because they increase the effectiveness of canteen systems.

The audit expectations gap firms listed on the Palestine Stock Exchange: empirical evidence on Palestinian stakeholders

Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically evaluate the audit expectations gap among stakeholders in listed firms in Palestine. The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether or not there is a gap in audit expectations between auditors and investors, auditors and board directors, as well as among auditors and financial managers and also among auditors and shareholders. Design/methodology/approach To attain its ultimate objective, this study was created using an exploratory descriptive methodology grounded in the use of quantitative methods. A structured questionnaire was used to gather study data from 81 respondents, and a statistical package for the social sciences-26 was then used for analysis. Findings The results of this research showed that there is a sizable difference in audit expectations among shareholders, financial managers and board directors, as well as among auditors and investors. The findings also demonstrate that, in comparison to the difference between auditors and financial managers, the gap between auditors and board directors and auditors and shareholders is very narrow. Research limitations/implications This investigation, which examines the audit expectations gap in great detail, has some significant limitations. This study was limited to the Palestinian market alone. Future research might compare or examine the variations in audit expectations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Iran, among different countries. In addition, the demand for accurate and reliable financial reports has sparked a recent increase in interest in auditing, a long-standing sector that has expanded in recent years. Practical implications The study has several practical implications, for example, it underlines how crucial it is to make stakeholders aware of the limitations and difficulties related to the auditing process. By doing this, the situation that audit committees and listed firms find themselves in will be easier for investors, board directors, financial managers and shareholders to understand. The way that auditors and stakeholders communicate can help reduce this gap since it affects how much each party underestimates or understates the other’s obligations. Originality/value This paper contributes to the literature by analysing and identifying the causes of the audit expectations gap in companies listed on the Palestine Stock Exchange and providing useful insights and potential solutions to close or mitigate it. It also adds a new contribution to the literature related to the audit expectation gap. This investigation offers unambiguous evidence of a sizable discrepancy between audit expectations and actual performance in terms of formal auditor obligations as outlined by current law, as well as auditor reliability standards and practices, between auditors, board directors, investors, shareholders and financial managers in listed Palestinian firms.

Computational thinking through the lens of biological evolution learning: enhancing understanding through the levels of biological organization and computational complexity

Research on exploring the relationship between computational thinking and domain specific knowledge gains (i.e. biological evolution) are becoming more common in science education research. The mechanisms behind these relationships are not well understood, particularly between computational practices and biological evolution content knowledge. Increased computational complexity (i.e. simple to complex) may support a greater comprehension of scales or levels of biological organization (i.e. micro to macro) within the context of biological evolution learning. We made use of quantitative methods from qualitative work in the form of coding and relational analysis to identify which biological levels of organization students addressed, how students made connections between these levels and the level of computational complexity displayed during evolution learning with the use of two computational interventions. The aim of this study was not only exploring the biological levels and biological level connections made during the computational thinking interventions, but also analysis of the differences between these two interventions. The results illuminated that use of specific biological levels, biological level connections and differences in computational complexity were distinguishable and there were significant differences between the interventions. These factors may contribute to better understanding of biological evolution knowledge gains.

The Impact of the Madrasati Platform Experience on Acquiring Mathematical Concepts and Improving Learning Motivation from the Point of View of Mathematics Teachers

Abstract The objective of this research is to examine the impact of the Madrasati platform experience on acquiring mathematical concepts, and improving learning motivation from the point of view of mathematics teachers. To achieve the objective of the research, the researchers relied on the descriptive approach in its survey style. The sample of the study consisted of 613 mathematics teachers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the study tool (questionnaire) was distributed to them. These data were processed through the use of quantitative methods and measures, such as the statistical packages program SPSS. The main results were as follows. First, there was a moderate level of agreement among participants regarding the impact of the experience of using the Madrasati platform. Second, there was a much stronger level of agreement regarding the degree to which using the Madrasati platform enabled students to acquire mathematical concepts. Third, there was almost universal agreement among participants that using the platform enhanced students’ motivation to learn. Fourthly, the participants perceived there to be an extremely strong relationship between enhanced motivation to learn and the acquisition of mathematical concepts. The researchers recommend that students and mathematics teachers should continue to use the Madrasati platform in the everyday school environment.

Methods of Evaluating EEG Reactivity in Adult Intensive Care Units: A Review.

EEG reactivity (EEG-R) has become widely used in intensive care units for diagnosing and prognosticating patients with disorders of consciousness. Despite efforts toward standardization, including the establishment of terminology for critical care EEG in 2012, the processes of testing and interpreting EEG-R remain inconsistent. A review was conducted on PubMed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Inclusion criteria consisted of articles published between January 2012, and November 2022, testing EEG-R on adult intensive care unit patients. Exclusion criteria included articles focused on highly specialized stimulation equipment or animal, basic science, or small case report studies. The Quality In Prognostic Studies tool was used to assess risk of bias. One hundred and five articles were identified, with 26 variables collected for each. EEG-R testing varied greatly, including the number of stimuli (range: 1-8; 26 total described), stimulus length (range: 2-30 seconds), length between stimuli (range: 10 seconds-5 minutes), frequency of stimulus application (range: 1-9), frequency of EEG-R testing (range: 1-3 times daily), EEG electrodes (range: 4-64), personnel testing EEG-R (range: neurophysiologists to nonexperts), and sedation protocols (range: discontinuing all sedation to no attempt). EEG-R interpretation widely varied, including EEG-R definitions and grading scales, personnel interpreting EEG-R (range: EEG specialists to nonneurologists), use of quantitative methods, EEG filters, and time to detect EEG-R poststimulation (range: 1-30 seconds). This study demonstrates the persistent heterogeneity of testing and interpreting EEG-R over the past decade, and contributing components were identified. Further many institutional efforts must be made toward standardization, focusing on the reproducibility and unification of these methods, and detailed documentation in the published literature.

Examining the economic impacts of caregiving among families of children of medical complexity: A qualitative study to inform inclusive economic models.

Children with medical complexity (CMC) represent a heterogeneous group of children with multiple, chronic healthcare conditions. Caregivers of CMC experience a high intensity of caregiving that is often variable, extends across several networks of care, and often lasts for the entirety of the child's life. The economic impacts of caregiving are yet understudied in the CMC context. There have been recognized limitations to the sole use of quantitative methods when developing economic models of disease because they lack direct caregiver voice and context of caregiving activities and existing methods have been noted to be ableist. The purpose of this study was to explore the economic spillover impacts of caregiving among families of CMC using their own words and perspectives with the intent of expanding caregiver-centered perspectives when developing economic models. This study was a secondary analysis of a qualitative study that was conducted to examine family management practices among caregivers of CMC and their social networks. Caregivers of CMC were recruited through a Pediatric Complex Care clinic at an academic medical center in the mid-Atlantic region, USA. This study used inductive qualitative descriptive methods and the use of a template to define features of the person impacted and to define the economic construct as either a direct or indirect/spillover cost. Twenty caregivers were included in this study. Perspectives from the caregivers of CMC revealed several key themes: (1) time investment in caregiving - impacting the primary caregivers; (2) physical and mental health impacts - impacting the child themselves, siblings, and the primary caregivers; (3) impacts to leisure activities and self-care - impacting the child themselves, siblings, and the primary caregivers; (4) impacts to the social network/social capital. The themes described can be operationalized into inclusive family-centered models that represent the impacts of caregiving in the context of the family units of CMC. The use of qualitative methods to expand our development of quantitative economic models can be adapted to other populations where caregivers are involved in care. Caregivers can and should have an active voice in preference-based assessments that are operationalized in economic contexts to make them more inclusive. n/a. RR2-10.2196/14810.

Approaches, Trends, and Gaps in Community-Based Ecotourism Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications between 2002 and 2022

Community-based ecotourism (CBET) has emerged as an alternative that seeks to integrate environmental, cultural, social, and economic sustainability through community participation, generating increasing interest in research. In this context, we conducted a bibliometric analysis to understand the research patterns, trends, and gaps associated with scientific production on CBET between 2002 and 2022. To achieve this, articles related to CBET and its variants were extracted from Scopus and Web of Science. A total of 1145 publications were selected. Sustainability is the journal with the most articles published on CBET. The countries with the highest scientific production were the USA and China. Most of the studies were conducted in protected areas. The most used data sources are interviews and case studies. The field research focused on evaluating impacts and identifying perceptions, attitudes, or experiences. Despite the recent increase in the number of publications, there are still gaps related to the inclusion of indigenous populations, the use of quantitative methods in the research, the evaluation of the impact of CBET on biodiversity conservation, and the disparity between countries leading academic production and those developing CBET initiatives. These patterns and gaps suggest areas of opportunity for future research, strategies, and policies in the field of CBET.

Point Pattern Analysis (PPA) as a tool for reproducible archaeological site distribution analyses and location processes in early iron age south-west Germany.

Point Pattern Analysis (PPA) has gained momentum in archaeological research, particularly in site distribution pattern recognition compared to supra-regional environmental variables. While PPA is now a statistically well-established method, most of the data necessary for the analyses are not freely accessible, complicating reproducibility and transparency. In this article, we present a fully reproducible methodical framework to PPA using an open access database of archaeological sites located in south-west Germany and open source explanatory covariates to understand site location processes and patterning. The workflow and research question are tailored to a regional case study, but the code underlying the analysis is provided as an R Markdown file and can be adjusted and manipulated to fit any archaeological database across the globe. The Early Iron Age north of the Alps and particularly in south-west Germany is marked by numerous social and cultural changes that reflect the use and inhabitation of the landscape. In this work we show that the use of quantitative methods in the study of site distribution processes is essential for a more complete understanding of archaeological and environmental dynamics. Furthermore, the use of a completely transparent and easily adaptable approach can fuel the understanding of large-scale site location preferences and catchment compositions in archaeological, geographical and ecological research.

Heritage Language Maintenance Among Immigrant Youth: Factors Influencing Proficiency and Identity

Focusing on the importance of family linguistic practices and social support, this study investigates the complex link between immigrant youths' heritage language competence and the development of their sense of self. The research, which makes heavy use of quantitative methods, looks at the interplay between fluency in one's heritage language and one's feeling of cultural and ethnic belonging. The results highlight the significance of language usage among families of immigrants. Positive and robust associations between family language use and legacy language competence highlight the central role of the family context in language transmission. Youth of immigrants who hear their heritage language spoken often at home benefit not just in linguistic but also in cultural and ethnic identity development. This, in turn, helps immigrant families feel more at home and strengthens their commitment to maintaining their cultural traditions. Although the favorable association between community support and heritage language competency is less, it is still considerable. Community support supplements family efforts by offering extra resources and opportunities for language development. Heritage language schools and cultural festivals are examples of community-driven projects that provide a framework for language study and cultural immersion. Youth who share a same language and cultural background benefit from the existence of welcoming immigrant communities, which strengthens their sense of cultural identification and fosters a feeling of belonging.

Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja, Stress Kerja Dan Kompensasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan KBPR Arta Kencana Cabang Nganjuk

Companies have the ability to assess the skills and responsibilities of employees through their performance results, which play a role in achieving company goals. Researchers conducted research to investigate the effect of work environment, work stress, and compensation on employee performance. The use of quantitative methods with data collection tools, namely questionnaires or questionnaires. The population and research sample included all employees at KBPR Arta Kencana Cabang Nganjuk . The results of the analysis of this study are that there is a simultaneous and significant influence between the work environment, work stress, and employee performance of KBPR Arta Kencana Cabang Nganjuk . In particular, there is a partial influence between the work environment on employee performance, while work stress does not have a significant partial influence on employee performance at the branch. In line with the work environment, compensation also has a partial and significant effect on employee performance. It is important for companies to pay attention to the work environment and provide appropriate compensation, as higher compensation levels correlate with better employee performance.

Impact of Competitive Strategy, Decision Making Style, Innovativeness and Risk Management on Knowledge Management Practices

This study fills an urgent gap in need of a complete picture of the complicated relationships between organizational traits and Knowledge Management approaches amid Lahore's traditional financial institutions, Pakistan. This research relates to studying how risk management, innovation strategies or decision-making styles affect the knowledge environment within these firms. This paper adopts a positivist philosophy for research and is combined with the use of quantitative methods. Smart PLS software is used to perform Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) on the data obtained. Responses came from a sample of 380 bank managers, comprising the dataset used for analysis. These results suggest that there are some areas in which organizational interventions aimed at knowledge management could be especially effective (e.g., the strong and reliable positive relationships between insights into how organizations use information, competitive strategy, decision-making styles, innovativeness, and risk management). The following results, through verifying and elaborating upon these existing conceptual frameworks while at the same time providing practical applicability for participants in this specific field of study, also serve to add depth theory side of knowledge management. This will provide us with a better understanding of Knowledge Management processes in many kinds of organizations. Because this research makes use of cross-sectional data, the capacity to establish causal relationships between variables is limited. It is a key study for organizations, employees, executives, and policy makers.

Exploring environmental and social performances of circular start‐ups: An orientation and certification assessment

AbstractThe circular economy (CE) aims to deeply transform the current linear model of economy and society into a business model capable to extend the lifetime of resources and decrease environmental impacts. For this to happen, changes in societal systems and production sectors, from micro to macro, are required.The present research, based on a multiple case‐study explorative approach of circular start‐ups (CSUs), investigates their adoption of environmental impact assessment methods, environmental and social certifications and contribution to a better integration of the social dimension in the CE model. Results indicate that three out of six CSUs carefully measure and certify their environmental and social impacts. Life Cycle Assessment resulted the most adopted environmental assessment method, while two CSUs are also certified benefit corporations. CSUs are mainly oriented toward the use of quantitative methods for the measurement of environmental and social impacts. Additional efforts are still needed toward the implementation of qualitative methods to properly highlight the achievement of social benefits (environmental and social awareness, employees' engagement, work time and free time balance, consumers health and safety, among others) for their stakeholders (workers, local community, consumers). Nevertheless, CSUs case studies highlight their potential of supporting the transition toward a fair CE while at the same time facilitating the integration of social dimension aspects into the CE model. Finally, by developing appropriate business to consumer models, CSUs can strongly affect consumption behaviors and habits, making them also more aware and responsible of their environmental and social life cycle impacts and improvement potential.

Effects Of Use Generating Interaction Method Between Schemata And Text (Gist) On Reading Comprehension, And Learning Motivationself-Efficacy Class III Students At SD Negeri Serang 03

Low reading comprehension can have a negative impact on students' motivation and self-efficacy. Students with low reading comprehension skills often have difficulty understanding the material presented, so they may feel unable to understand the material. This study aims to examine the effect of using the approachGenerating Interaction Between Schemata and Text (GIST) on reading comprehension, learning motivation, and self-efficacy of third grade students at SD Negeri Serang 03. The research methodology used in this study was the use of quantitative methods during data collection and analysis. Data collection was carried out using a quasi-experimental design withpretest-posttest control group design. The use of this method can help students better understand reading, increase self-confidence in learning, and increase learning motivation. This positive and constructive feedback can help students feel more confident about their ability to learn and achieve their learning goals. Overall, this research makes an important contribution to the development of teaching methods that effectively improve students' reading comprehension, learning motivation, and self-efficacy. In addition, this research also provides information and advice for teachers and policy makers to choose appropriate learning methods to improve the quality of education in Indonesia.

Nghiên cứu tác động của năng lực số và đổi mới sáng tạo tới khả năng thích ứng nghề nghiệp của sinh viên tốt nghiệp trong nền kinh tế số

The study conducted measured the impact of digital competence and innovative creativity on the career adaptability of university graduates. With the use of quantitative methods based on data collected from March 2023 to April 2023 of 240 students of 10 economic universities in Hanoi who graduated in 2021-2022 are working in Vietnamese organizations and enterprises for less than a year, the results revealed that digital competence and innovative creativity significantly influenced the career adaptability of university graduates. Based on these findings, the study proposed several specific policy implications for the training and development of the current university-educated workforce.

Office Green Building Modeling Based on EDGE and SketchUp Applications

The importance of the concept of sustainable development and its application in office green buildings, since in the design process, since the modeling of 3D buildings with decisions on design elements applied in the finished building the office building as a one of commercial building type which require a slightly approach to productivity.The purpose of the study is to find out what factors determine office green buildings by using the EDGE and Sketch Up applications. EDGE is a green building simulation and SketchUp is 3D building modelling tool.This research is expected to strengthen the quality of the learning process in the implementation of an efficient design of energy use with the concept of orientation for the realization of green buildings in design. This research uses mix methods, which use of quantitative methods for simulation on SketchUp dan EDGE application, and use of qualitative methods for its advanced stage in an analysis that explains narratively and descriptively. Building modelling factors for SketchUp application are building dimensions, orientations, layout and openings. Design factors for EDGE application are the efficiency of water, electricity and Embodied Energy (EE) use in materials.EDGE application simulations show active and passive building design that high impact intervention on this building are passive cooling and ventilation design, daylighting, lighting control, low energy lighting, high efficiency chillers such as ground source heat pumps and solar PVs on roof which could generate significant energy.