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GUIDELINES FOR THE COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINERS IN THE PLASTICS MOLDING INJECTION FACTORIES IN THAILAND
Get PDFObjective: The aim of this research is to develop guidelines for the competency development of trainers in plastics molding injection factories (PMIF) in Thailand.
Theoretical Framework: A mixed-methods framework is adopted, integrating quantitative data through statistical analyses like means, standard deviations, and regression, alongside qualitative insights from interviews. The framework explores relationships by combining numerical trends with thematic patterns for a comprehensive understanding.
Method: The study population comprises 284 operators and 14 trainers. Data is collected through quantitative and qualitative approaches, including questionnaires and interviews, with statistical analysis applied using percentages, means, standard deviations, relationship analysis, and stepwise multiple linear regression.
Results and Discussion: Guidelines for trainer competency development in PMIF in Thailand focus on three key areas—knowledge, skills, and attitude. Four sub-competencies in the knowledge domain influence training success: knowledge in 1) Teaching Psychology, 2) Trainers' Attitudes, 3) Behavior and Work Analysis, 4) Training and Counseling. In the skills domain, significant sub-competencies include: 1) Teaching Skills, 2) Listening Skills, 3) Computer Proficiency, 4) Behavior and Work Analysis Skills. The significant sub-competencies of the attitude domain include: attitudes toward 1) Modern Research, 2) Trainees' Intentions, 3) Teaching Psychology, 4) Trainers' Attitudes.
Research Implications: Guidelines to enhance trainer competency in Thailand's plastics molding injection industry are provided. Findings influence training programs, workforce development, and industry productivity.
Originality/Value: Key sub-competencies that predict training success are identified in the areas of knowledge, skills, and attitude. Structured approaches to enhance training success are provided, impacting professional practice and training outcomes in industrial settings
EFFECT OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FINANCING STRUCTURE ON COMPLETION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN KENYA
Get PDFObjective: To determine the effect of Public Private Partnership (PPP) financing structure on the completion of geothermal energy development projects in Kenya.
Theoretical Framework: The study used agency and public choice theories to analyze the dynamics between PPP financing structure and completion of geothermal energy development projects.
Methodology: A cross-sectional census survey in Kenya surveyed 48 geothermal energy development projects, collecting quantitative data through structured questionnaires and qualitative insights from industry regulators, financiers, and practitioners. A combination of descriptive, correlation, and linear regression statistical models were applied. Multiple diagnostics tests and data triangulation were performed.
Results and Discussion: The study results provide strong statistical evidence depicting a positive relationship between PPP financing structure and the completion of geothermal energy development projects in Kenya. The findings suggest that as the level of PPP involvement increases, so does the likelihood of faster project completion. The study also reveals that a balanced PPP financing structure has a substantial effect on the completion of geothermal energy development projects. The analysis demonstrates that a hybrid PPP financing structure comprising recommended proportions of private and government equity, commercial and concessional loans, hybrid finance, and grants significantly affects project completion outcomes.
Research Implications: The study emphasizes the significance of a structured PPP financing model, comprising private and government equity, concessional and commercial loans, hybrid finance, and mixed grants, in mitigating inherent PPP risks for enhanced project completion outcomes. In addition, effective government support measures and robust delivery capability of developers jointly influence the two variables in a significant manner.
Originality/Value: This study uniquely analyzes the influence of PPP financing structure on the completion of geothermal energy development projects in Kenya, integrating quantitative and qualitative data for a comprehensive perspective, thus offering essential insights for stakeholders
THE IMPACT OF IMPOSED COVID-19 MEASURES ON BELGIAN HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study is to explore how higher education students behave when they are confronted with imposed measures that provide temporal cues, also called organizational temporal structures, and how their behavior evolves with time.
Theoretical Framework: The Temporal Cognitive-Affective Processing System (T-CAPS), developed by Shipp and Richardson (2021) is used as the overarching theory to study the phenomenon. The theory describes five possible behavioral responses when individuals are confronted with organizational temporal structures.
Method: The study uses a mixed-method design including surveys and interviews during three large COVID-19 waves in Belgium. In total, 1246 students filled in the survey and 30 interviews were carried out.
Results and Discussion: The findings suggest that, in general, students mostly complied to the imposed measures. Especially in the beginning of the pandemic, resistance was almost non-existent. However, resistance increased over time, particularly when measures interfered with social life. Our qualitative data provides more insight into the reasoning behind indicated behavioral responses. Convenience appeared to be an important reason for compliance with remote learning and resistance towards the restrictions in social contact increased because of their deteriorating effect on mental health.
Research Implications: Our research gives rise to recommendations aimed at governments, educational institutions and people entrusted with educational policy making, as it provides better insight into when and why students comply to new regulations.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by applying the conceptually developed T-CAPS in an empirical setting and as a result validates propositions related to the theory
APLICACIÓN WEB DATA CENTER, COMO UNA SOLUCIÓN INTEGRAL PARA EL MANEJO Y CONTROL EFICIENTE DE LA INFORMACIÓN EN UN ENTE DE GOBIERNO DE LA CDMX
Get PDFObjetivo: El propósito es evaluar la aplicación web Data Center en uma companhia del sector público de la CDMX, la cual pretende automatizar los procesos administrativos y mejorar la gestión de la información.
Marco Teórico: La investigación se fundamenta en la corriente de la Administración Pública Contemporánea (APC), un enfoque que persigue la optimización y efectividad en el ámbito gubernamental a través de la implementación de recursos tecnológicos como las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC), las cuales contribuyen a mejorar los procedimientos administrativos y promover la transparencia. Se destaca el emplear aplicaciones web como una estrategia para agilizar la gestión y estructuración de datos.
Método: Se empleó un paradigma cualitativo, el cual se basó en el diseño lineal secuencial para desarrollar el software. Para la recolección de la información, se llevó a cabo a través de la aplicación y la evaluación de su uso por parte de los empleados.
Resultados y Discusión: Una vez implementada la aplicación, está ayudó a la mejora significativamente de la organización y resguardo de la información; además, se redujo el uso de documentos físicos y facilitó el acceso a datos de manera rápida y eficiente.
Implicaciones de la investigación: El estudio enfatiza el empleo de las TIC en el ámbito público, donde se resalta la importancia que tiene la modernización de los procesos a través de la transformación digital, la cual trae consigo el aumento de la productividad.
Originalidad/Valor: La investigación enriquece a la literatura sobre la nueva gestión pública, ya que, demuestra cómo la transformación digital en las actividades puede ser una solución innovadora para las empresas; además, ayuda a la gestión de sus datos y brinda un enfoque práctico
MICROINSURANCE AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY – A STUDY OF THE LIFE INSURANCE SECTOR IN INDIA
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this research is to examine the role of microinsurance in promoting financial inclusion within India's life insurance sector. It aims to analyze financial inclusion indicators from 2019 to 2023 to assess the effectiveness of microinsurance in providing affordable insurance solutions to low-income groups. Additionally, the study identifies challenges such as low awareness, financial literacy, and income constraints that hinder broader adoption.
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework is based on financial inclusion theory, highlighting microinsurance as a tool to provide affordable insurance to underserved populations. It integrates risk management theory, emphasizing insurance as a means to reduce vulnerability to financial shocks, and the diffusion of innovation theory, which explains the role of awareness and socioeconomic factors in adoption. Together, these theories link microinsurance to financial inclusion and its challenges.
Method: The study employs a quantitative approach, analyzing financial inclusion indicators in India's life insurance sector from 2019 to 2023. Data is collected from government reports, industry publications, and relevant financial databases to assess microinsurance penetration and its impact. The analysis identifies trends, challenges, and opportunities for improving financial inclusion through microinsurance.
Results and Discussion: The results indicate that microinsurance has significantly contributed to increasing financial inclusion by providing affordable life insurance solutions to low-income groups in India. However, the discussion highlights persistent challenges, including low awareness, limited financial literacy, and income constraints, which hinder broader adoption. Addressing these barriers through targeted education, policy interventions, and subsidies is essential to enhance microinsurance penetration further.
Research Implications: The research underscores the potential of microinsurance as a vital tool for advancing financial inclusion among underserved populations. It calls for policymakers and insurers to prioritize awareness campaigns, financial literacy programs, and innovative pricing models to bridge the existing gaps in accessibility and adoption.
Originality/Value: This study provides a unique contribution by focusing on the role of microinsurance in promoting financial inclusion within India's life insurance sector. It offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of microinsurance adoption, emphasizing its significance as a tailored solution for low-income groups
A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19 E A EDUCAÇÃO BRASILEIRA: UMA ANÁLISE DA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DO ENSINO REMOTO EMERGENCIAL (ERE) NO CEINF DE PARANAÍBA/MS
Get PDFObjetivos: O objetivo desse estudo é identificar e analisar o impacto da pandemia na educação brasileira e as mudanças ocorridas nas legislações e no Projeto Político Pedagógico (PPP) do Centro de Educação Infantil (CEINF) de Paranaíba/MS devido a implantação do Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE).
Referencial Teórico: Os principais conceitos que fundamentam a pesquisa são os seguintes autores: (Kenski, 2007), (Theodoro; Gomes; Palomi, 2022), as Leis, Resoluções e Portarias que regulamentaram o ERE.
Método: A pesquisa teve uma abordagem qualitativa e de caráter exploratório, na qual além dos autores renomados, foram utilizados como coleta de dados, os documentos da instituição pesquisada, sendo eles: o PPP, as Portarias e Resoluções/Decretos municipais que regulamentaram o ERE.
Resultados e Discussão: O contexto do ERE demostrou que as habilidades com os usos das mídias digitais estão mais relacionadas à convivência social como as relações intimas, familiares e até mesmo de ter acesso à entretenimento, do que o uso para a educação ou fins profissionais.
Implicações da Pesquisa: São discutidas como ainda estamos encaminhando para uma educação digital, e que os professores são se sentem preparados para utilizar as mídias digitais como ferramentas de trabalho.
Originalidade/Valor: Essa pesquisa ressaltou que os usos das mídias digitais na educação, ainda possuem um longo caminho a percorrer, que o caminho para uma educação digital ainda é longo, há muita necessidade dos mais diversos investimentos, seja em capacitação e treinamento como em infraestrutura
INTERACTION STYLES OF TEACHERS WITH CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DARK TRIAD
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study is to investigte a relationship between the dimensions of the dark triad (Machiavellism, Psychopathy, Narcissism) and the individual interaction styles of a teacher (Leadership, Helpful, Understanding, Student-teacher responsibility, Uncertain, Dissatisfied, Objecting, Strict)
Theoretical Framework: The dark triad is a set of three personality traits, namely narcissism, machiavellianism, and psychopathy, which are associated with manipulative and exploitative behaviors in interpersonal relationships. This paper examines the relationship between the dark triad and teachers' interaction styles. Specifically, it explores how teachers with high levels of dark triad traits may interact with students in ways that are detrimental to the students' academic and social development.
Method: The battery of questionnaires used contained demographic questions at the start, concerning age and gender, teaching profession (preschool/primary teacher, lower or higher secondary teacher, teaching assistant, school principal). The preferred interaction styles of teachers were measured via the Questionnaire of teacher interaction style – self-evaluation, which leans of the teacher interaction behaviour model according to Wubbels et al. (1987) stemming from Leary´s personality model (Leary, 1957) and it measures eight sectors of teacher behaviour: Leadership, helpful, understanding, student-teacher responsibility, uncertain, dissatisfied, objecting, strict. To measure the presence of the so-called dark triad in the personality of the participants we used the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen questionnaire (Jonason, Webster, 2010).
Results and Discussion: We found that all three dimensions of the dark triad – Machiavellism, Psychopathy and Narcissism show a medium strength negative relationship to the interaction styles Leadership, Helpful, Understanding and Student-teacher responsibility. All the dimensions of the dark triad – Machiavellism, Psychopathy and Narcissism had a medium strength positive relationship with the interaction styles Uncertain, Dissatisfied, Objecting. A weak positive relationship between the dark triad dimension Machiavellism and the interaction style Strict. Between the dark triad dimensions Psychopathy and Narcissism and the interaction style Strict, no relationship was found.
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of education. In relation to this, researchers emphasise the importance of prevention and interventions aimed mainly at the development of emotional intelligence, communicational skills and the creation of positive relationships. This can help minimise the negative influence of the dark triad on teacher interactions and relationships to students.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by showing correlations between the dimensions of the dark triad and teachers' preferred interaction styles. In addition to the importance of prevention, we also highlight issues in the selection of candidates for the teaching profession
ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA NA ESCOLHA DE FORNECEDORES CORPORATIVOS UTILIZANDO O MÉTODO DE ANÁLISE HIERÁRQUICA (AHP)
Get PDFObjetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é investigar a análise comparativa na escolha de fornecedores corporativos, com o intuito de facilitar a tomada de decisão utilizando o método de análise hierárquica (AHP).
Referencial Teórico: Neste tópico, são apresentados os principais conceitos e teorias que fundamentam a pesquisa. Destacam-se o método AHP, a fim de proporcionar decisão estruturada na escolha de um fornecedor, fornecendo uma base sólida para a compreensão do contexto da investigação.
Método: A metodologia adotada para esta pesquisa utiliza o método AHP, visando reduzir riscos na escolha do melhor fornecedor, estudo considera dados fictícios. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de simulações na ferramenta Expert Choice, permitindo comparações em diversos cenários para identificar a combinação ideal e analisar o impacto das variações nos critérios definidos.
Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados obtidos revelaram que a qualidade é o fator principal na seleção de fornecedores. Na seção de discussão, esses resultados são contextualizados à luz do referencial teórico, destacando-se as implicações e relações identificadas. Possíveis discrepâncias e limitações do estudo também são consideradas nesta seção.
Implicações da Pesquisa: As implicações práticas e teóricas desta pesquisa são discutidas, fornecendo insights sobre como os resultados podem ser aplicados ou influenciar práticas no campo de gestão de compras e logística. Essas implicações podem abranger gestão de fornecedores, controle de qualidade, otimização de custos e estratégias de seleção de fornecedores na indústria e comércio.
Originalidade/Valor: Este estudo contribui para a literatura ao Integrar o AHP na seleção de fornecedores permite uma análise prática e ajustável para decisões em ambientes empresariais competitivos. A relevância e o valor desta pesquisa são evidenciados por sua aplicação direta na melhoria do processo de escolha de fornecedores, o que pode levar à redução de custos, aumento da qualidade e da confiabilidade nas parcerias comerciais
THE EFFECT OF INTERNAL CONTROLS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF STATE ENTERPRISES IN KENYA
Get PDFPurpose: In today's business environment, organizations face various internal and external risks. A robust risk management framework should be implemented to effectively identify, treat, mitigate, and manage such risks. While risk management is understood well in the Kenyan corporate world, the public sector must embrace it fully. This study aims to promote the adoption of Internal controls using the COSO framework by analyzing its effect within the Kenyan context.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employed a positivist research philosophy, using objective, measurable data and statistical tools. A longitudinal panel design was adopted
Findings: This study finds that internal controls impact financial performance, amplifying the positive impact of internal controls elements adoption into the management of State enterprises in Kenya.
Research, Practical & Social Implications: Internal Controls was operationalised by adopting the COSO frameworks’ 5 elements of control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication and monitoring activities.
Originality/Value: Based on these results, the study made recommendations for both policy and management practices aimed at enhancing the performance of state enterprises, it extends the knowledge about the relationship between internal controls and financial performance
LINGUISTIC CATEGORIZATION OF COLOR IN STATIC SYSTEMS AND SUBLTE DIFFERENCES DETECTED BY GENDER
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study was to evaluate how individuals in a specific culture perform the linguistic categorization of the dominant color in an image and to identify potential differences in such categorization.
Theoretical Framework: Language is a fundamental component not only of culture but also of the mechanisms of the human brain, influencing both information processing and perception of the world. In this sense, linguistic categorization can provide insight into the functioning of the human mind, the perceptual experience of certain phenomena, and how language and visual perception interact across different cultures.
Method: An empirical study was conducted in which participants were exposed to images with a dominant color. The linguistic categorization of this color was evaluated based on the participants' gender.
Results and Discussion: The results showed variation in the linguistic categorization of the dominant color by gender. Women exhibited a broader range of categorization for different colors, which was also influenced by the intrinsic qualities of the object as well as by the visual processing derived from human structure
Implications of the Research: The findings could influence how colors are used in products and advertising in a culturally sensitive manner, where color perception is critical based on gender differences.
Originality/Value: This study examines how the intrinsic qualities of objects and human visual structure can alter perception and categorization, offering a new perspective on the relationship between language, culture, and the recognition of static systems