“Building as machine”: mental image of combined cycle power plants workers

Facilities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rezaee ◽  
Seyed Rahman Eghbali
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Mental Image ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Combined Cycle ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
Data Collection Method

Purpose This paper aims to interpret the workers’ perception of combined cycle power plants through visual qualities. Design/methodology/approach In this qualitative research landscape image, the sketching technique is applied as a data collection method to extract participants’ mental images by asking them to draw sketches. The resulted sketches besides obtained verbal and written data were analyzed and coded in three stages to explain the workers’ perception. Visual qualities were studied as a mean which made it possible to interpret the workers’ perception of their workplace. Findings Careful analysis of the gathered data and the emerged concepts via open coding identify four axial categories of the concepts forming the workers’ perception of the power plants: “inconsistency with nature,” “emphasis on function and product,” “health and environmental threats” and “interpretation of the built form as a mass instead of space.” These four categories support the core category of the proposed theory which is “perceiving building as the machine.” This phrase explains how workers perceive power plants as machines, not as supportive and lively environments. This is followed by consequences, “precedence of building over human” is prominent among them. Originality/value In the relevant body of literature, visual impact and visual perception of conventional thermal power plants are largely missed, as well as visual relation to environment focusing on a single building or groups of adjacent buildings. This paper covers both areas via asking for sketches as a data collection method, in addition, to interview the participants to clarify their mental image of the work environment.

Not for the faint of heart

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann-Marie Urban ◽  
Elizabeth Quinlan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Institutional Ethnography ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
Health Care Context

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share two researcher's experience about the challenges associated with shadowing within the health care context. Design/methodology/approach – Institutional ethnography and shadowing. Findings – Shadowing is increasingly being used as a data collection method, however, before proceeding to use this approach in today's health care environment, the researcher must give thoughtful consideration to the context. Originality/value – This paper provides a reflexive elaboration of the differences between the insider and outsider perspective when using the shadowing data collection method within health care organizations.

An extensive study of the e-learning practices within Cyprus universities

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monaliz Amirkhanpour ◽  
Hans Ruediger Kaufmann ◽  
Ana Garcia-Gallego
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
E Learning

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a holistic view on e-learning-related concepts as a basis for an e-learning strategy. Furthermore, it aims to shed light on the level of application of existing open-source learning management systems (LMS) by the public and private universities of Cyprus. Due to a currently existing information gap in the field, the study should rather be seen as an exploratory descriptive snapshot to create initial awareness based on which further hypotheses can be derived for future studies. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative research has been conducted in this study with an online questionnaire distributed to all the public and private universities in Cyprus. Findings – The conducted research analysis results clearly illustrate the comparisons among different features and services of an e-learning platform. Additionally, the analysis results highlighted the tendency of the participants toward a social learning environment which was considerably high in using social networks and other collaboration platforms, as students were more attracted to those e-learning platforms that integrate social learning elements such as various social media tools. Research limitations/implications – The only data collection method used was the online questionnaire. Even though it provided the researchers with sound and useful outcomes in a considerably short time, the validity of the results was not properly justified. The findings cannot claim to be representative. The main reason of selecting only one type of data collection method, i.e. questionnaire was the limited time of completing the research. Another significant limitation was the very low co-operation level of some of the universities under study which resulted in having less reliable results, as the response rates of some universities were merely 1 per cent. Originality/value – This research study provides a comprehensive body of knowledge about LMS and e-learning, in general, within the public and private universities in Cyprus. In other terms, the results of this study enhance the existing knowledge about the e-learning features as well as demonstrating the tendency of the students toward social learning within an LMS.

Strategi Pemasaran Untuk Meningkatkan Jumlah Kunjungan Pada Obyek Wisata Kebun Raya Dan Kebun Binatang (KRKB) Gembira Loka Di Kota Yogyakarta

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Nur Wening ◽  
Muhammad Al Hasny ◽  
Ridha Fitryana
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Internal Variable ◽  
External Variable ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
A Company

This research aims to formulate marketing strategy to increase visitors of Gembira Loka Garden and Zoo (KRKB Gembira Loka) in Yogyakarta. This research is qualitative research and uses interview, observation, and documentation as data collection method. The data is analyzed by using SWOT analysis with internal and external variable identification. The internal variable shows that location is the main strength of Gembira Loka KRKB with 0.17 by value and 5 by rating. From external variable, the result of EFAS table shows that Gembira Loka KRKB has good enough chance while the thread has less result than the chance. Gembira Loka KRKB is in quadrant 1, which is the position in which a company is considered to be in a beneficial situation due to its chance and strength. In such case, the company can utilize the chance by maximizing the strength. The following strategy to go through in this condition is supporting aggressive planning.

SIMBOLISASI DALAM NOVEL SANG ALKEMIS KARYA PAULO QUELHO

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Endang Maruti
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Note Taking ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Data Collection Method

The research aims to uncover the symbols in the novel The Alchemist and to gain knowledge about the moral teachings in the symbol. This research is descriptive qualitative approach. Data sources in this study are words, phrases or sentences in the novel Alchemist. Data collection method is a literature study method with note taking technique. Data were analyzed using description and content analysis methods. The results showed that the novel The Alchemist contained many symbols. These symbols include: (1) wise parents, who symbolize both negative and positive things. From his appearance, parents can symbolize something bad, but behind his old age he symbolizes a knowledge that is very much and wise; (2) stones that symbolize something hard, not easily broken, and can provide clues to something; and (3) deserts or deserts which can be interpreted as symbols of drought, aridity, unattractiveness, emptiness, despair, determination for ignorance, and also as symbols of devotion.  

sistem informasi manajemen

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Novi Rozalita AR
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Report Cards ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
Data Value ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Approach

ABSTRACTInformation systems in the processing of student value using the program the computer can facilitate teachers in processing student value more quickly and effectively. So as to produce information quickly and accurately in searching the data value of students. One is the use of E-report cards in processing grades at MAN 1 Sungai Panuah. The main focus of this research is "Processing Student Value of E-Grade X Class at MAN 1 Sungai Panuah" This research was conducted at MAN 1 Sungai Panuah by using Qualitative Descriptive approach. Data collection method used is interview

scholarly journals Utilising Mood Boards as an Image Elicitation Tool in Qualitative Research

2021 ◽  
pp. 136078042199348
Author(s):  
Simon Spawforth-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Visual Method ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
Elicitation Methods ◽  
And Gender

The use of image elicitation methods has been recognised in qualitative research for some time; however, the use of mood boards to prompt participant discussion is currently an under-researched area. This article explores the use of mood boards as a data collection method in qualitative research. Used in design disciplines mood boards allow designers to interpret and communicate complex or abstract aspects of a design brief. In this study, I utilise mood boards as being part creative visual method and part image elicitation device. The use of mood boards is explained here in the context of a research project exploring masculinity and men’s reflexivity. In this article, I consider the benefits of utilising this method in researching reflexivity and gender before offering a critical appraisal of this method and inviting others to explore how mood boards might enhance research projects involving elicitation.

A survey on prediction of diabetes using classification algorithms

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (104) ◽  
pp. 77-84
Author(s):  
A. Khanwalkar ◽  
R. Soni
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Algorithm ◽  
Algorithm Design ◽  
Machine Learning Algorithms ◽  
Classification Algorithms ◽  
Machine Learning Algorithm ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
Diagnostic Center

Purpose: Diabetes is a chronic disease that pays for a large proportion of the nation's healthcare expenses when people with diabetes want medical care continuously. Several complications will occur if the polymer disorder is not treated and unrecognizable. The prescribed condition leads to a diagnostic center and a doctor's intention. One of the real-world subjects essential is to find the first phase of the polytechnic. In this work, basically a survey that has been analyzed in several parameters within the poly-infected disorder diagnosis. It resembles the classification algorithms of data collection that plays an important role in the data collection method. Automation of polygenic disorder analysis, as well as another machine learning algorithm. Design/methodology/approach: This paper provides extensive surveys of different analogies which have been used for the analysis of medical data, For the purpose of early detection of polygenic disorder. This paper takes into consideration methods such as J48, CART, SVMs and KNN square, this paper also conducts a formal surveying of all the studies, and provides a conclusion at the end. Findings: This surveying has been analyzed on several parameters within the poly-infected disorder diagnosis. It resembles that the classification algorithms of data collection plays an important role in the data collection method in Automation of polygenic disorder analysis, as well as another machine learning algorithm. Practical implications: This paper will help future researchers in the field of Healthcare, specifically in the domain of diabetes, to understand differences between classification algorithms. Originality/value: This paper will help in comparing machine learning algorithms by going through results and selecting the appropriate approach based on requirements.

Perspektif Pendidikan Islam Terhadap Budaya Lipas Pada Masyarakat Mandar Majene

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Husnah Zainuddin Maawi ◽  
Hamzah Fathani
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Positive Culture ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Life Process ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
Moral Sanction

  Penelitian ini merupakan studi lapangan yang menjelaskan masalah pokok tentang budaya lipas pada masyarakat mandar majene ditinjau dari pendidikan islam. Tujuan dari penelitian ini Antara lain untuk mengetahui konsep lipas dalam masyarakat mandar majene, faktor dilakukannya lipas dan implikasi lipas dalam pendidikan islam. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode pengumpulan dara yang terdiri dari observasi dan wawancara. Peneliti terjun langsung ke lapangan dan mewawancarai langsung orang-orang yang dianggap paham dan dapat dipercaya dalam masalah lipas di daerah Majene. Hasil yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini adalah Budaya lipas masyarakat mandar majene ini muncul sebagai hukuman moral bagi anggota keluarga yang melanggar tradisi. Lipas pada masyarakat mandar majene dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor seperti: sipaindongang (kawin lari), Battang Bule (hamil diluar nikah), siala tania sambona (menikah dengan bukan sederajatnya), siala to poppoang (kawin dengan orang yang punya penyakit poppo’), siala to tandissang rumbu apinna (menikah dengan orang yang tidak dikenal asal usulnya). Lipas merupakan sanksi moral yang diberikan kepada anggota keluarga yang melakukan perbuatan tercela atau perbuatan yang bertentangan dengan tradisi dan jika dilihat dari pemahaman pendidikan Islam sebenarnya islam tidak pernah melarang budaya positif dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Justru Islam dapat melestarikan budaya melalui proses kehidupan yang dilandasi dengan nilai-nilai ajaran Alquran dan al-Hadis.   This research is a field study that explains the main problem of cockroach culture in the Mandar Majene community in terms of Islamic education. The purpose of this study, among others, to determine the concept of cockroach in human society, the factors of knowing cockroaches and the interaction of cockroaches in Islamic education. The method used in this research is data collection method which consists of observation and interviews. Researchers went directly to the field and directly interviewed people who were considered to be knowledgeable and trustworthy in the problem of cockroaches in the Majene area. The results obtained in this study are the cockroach culture of the Majene mandar community appears as a moral punishment for family members who violate traditions. Lipas in the Mandar Majene community is influenced by several factors such as: sipaindongang (elopement), Battang Bule (pregnant out of wedlock), siala tania sambona (married to someone who is not equal), siala to poppoang (married with someone who has Poppo'), unlucky to tandissang rumbu apinna (married to a person whose origin is unknown). Lipas is a moral sanction given to family members who commit disgraceful acts or actions that are contrary to tradition and when viewed from the understanding of Islamic education, it has never prohibited positive culture in people's lives. Islam can occur through a life process that is based on the values ​​of the teachings of the Quran and al-Hadith.

scholarly journals Measuring social networks in primates: wearable sensors versus direct observations

2020 ◽  
Vol 476 (2236) ◽  
pp. 20190737
Author(s):  
Valeria Gelardi ◽  
Jeanne Godard ◽  
Dany Paleressompoulle ◽  
Nicolas Claidiere ◽  
Alain Barrat
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Wearable Sensors ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
The Social ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Data Yield

Network analysis represents a valuable and flexible framework to understand the structure of individual interactions at the population level in animal societies. The versatility of network representations is moreover suited to different types of datasets describing these interactions. However, depending on the data collection method, different pictures of the social bonds between individuals could a priori emerge. Understanding how the data collection method influences the description of the social structure of a group is thus essential to assess the reliability of social studies based on different types of data. This is however rarely feasible, especially for animal groups, where data collection is often challenging. Here, we address this issue by comparing datasets of interactions between primates collected through two different methods: behavioural observations and wearable proximity sensors. We show that, although many directly observed interactions are not detected by the sensors, the global pictures obtained when aggregating the data to build interaction networks turn out to be remarkably similar. Moreover, sensor data yield a reliable social network over short time scales and can be used for long-term studies, showing their important potential for detailed studies of the evolution of animal social groups.

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