QUALITATIVE RESEARCH in BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT / by Myers, Michael D. (Michael David), 1954-, author 210024

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MatchLink - a multi-sensorial game for persons with dementia by Seah, Cassandra Ei Lyn, Tan, Michael Thaddeus Koon Boon

“…Primary information was collected through an ethnographic observation at Ng Teng Fong Hospital with the guidance of an OT. …”
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The space-times of post-capitalist transformation: More-than-human affects in French and Catalan eco-communities by Schramm, E

“…I have conducted an ethnographic study of three eco-communities in Southwestern France and Catalonia in a broadly comparative vein and have drawn on the disparate body of literature around post-capitalist transformations and eco-communities on one hand, and more-than-human and non-representational geographies on the other. …”

Unravelling the complex meanings and origins of zisha teapots in the Ming and Qing dynasties by Gao, X

“…The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, including ethnographic research, archaeological science, historical analysis, the concept of <em>chaîne opératoire</em>, and experimental archaeology, to examine various data sources and gain a comprehensive understanding of the origins and development of <em>zisha</em> teapots.…”

Another world is possible: reconceptualizing the “safe space”metaphor at a feminist safer space in New York City by Dlugatch, R

“…</p> <p>With a view to (re)conceptualizing safe spaces and interrogating the meaning(s) of safety in neoliberal America, my thesis posits the following ethnographic question: How does the Pocketbooks community (re)imagine, negotiate, and enact notions of safety to build a micro-society that is, in their words, “equitable, cooperative, and free?” …”

Of blood and belonging: the practice of antiretroviral treatment among HIV-positive youth in South Africa's Eastern Cape by Vale, B

“…Data for this study was gathered through eight months of multi-method ethnographic fieldwork with 23 HIV-positive youth, their families, and local health workers.…”

The sound of metal: amateur brass bands in southern Benin by Hoh, LM

“…<p>This thesis contributes an empirically informed understanding of postcolonial experience and musical expression in West Africa through an ethnographic study of amateur brass bands (<em>fanfares</em>) in the Republic of Benin. …”

Potting in the pandemic: investigating pottery skill development and its wellbeing impacts in Covid-19 Britain by O'Brien, CRK

“…Conducting digital and sensory ethnographic research with a range of novice to professional potters in this context, this thesis aims to explore how individuals were using these resources to learn pottery skills and the impact this had on their subjective psychological wellbeing. …”

Looking for a better future: modeling migrant mobility by Loaiza Saa, Isabella, Novak, Matej, Morales, Alfredo J., Pentland, Alex

“…For this purpose it is crucial to map and understand geographic patterns of migration, including spatial mobility and dynamics over time. …”
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Dengue : challenges for policy makers and vaccine developers by Wilder-Smith, Annelies, Macary, Paul

“…Because of the increasing incidence, geographic expansion and economic burden of dengue transmission, dengue poses major challenges to policy makers. …”
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A web system for map-matching trajectories on road networks by Tan, Fiora Bei Lun

“…More specifically, users can utilize the web system to compare recorded geographic coordinates to a logical representation of the real world using different map-matching algorithms.…”
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Promoting Singapore as a premier tourist destination by Koh, Hui Ling, Lim, Karen Wee Peng, Tan, Fiona Lay Choo

“…These include greater research into the changing consumer needs and market trends, enhancing the tourism product, improving service quality, capturing new geographic markets and niche segments, and forging strategic alliances.…”
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Spatial and temporal analysis of marine water pollution in Port Klang: developing a GIS database for assessing patterns and trends by Kamar Supardi, Izyan Hakimah, Mohamad Abdullah, Nazirah, Tugi, Astina, Ismail, Badrul Hisham

“…The study utilizes geographic information systems (GIS) and the Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) interpolation technique to map marine water quality parameters and analyze their spatial distribution. …”
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Enhancing motivation and addressing challenges in ESL writing using google docs: Insights from Malaysian tertiary students by Zuraina, Ali, Sharifatun Naim, Shahidan

“…An online questionnaire, divided into five sections, gathered data on demographics, familiarity with Google Docs, and both motivational benefits and challenges experienced by students. …”
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Arabization, the victimizer: a constructivist analysis of the role of Arabization in harming social security and social cohesion in Singapore by Shukul, Raaj Kumar

“…Given that religion often shapes the values, norms and worldviews of individuals, being able to identify and even counter such nefarious attempts of agitating the Malay-Muslim community against the Other will (1) empower them to know the nuances between politics and religion without acting on illegitimate agendas being advocated for by such non-state actors; (2) Allow for the contextualized and accurate interpretations of religious tenets amongst various demographics within the Malay-Muslim community in Singapore and lastly, (3) serve as a significant model of the appreciation and practice of Islam within the Nusantara region that allows for a strengthening of our social fabric, social security and social cohesion borne out of a sincere and informed appreciation of Islam.…”
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International web-based survey of patients with non-hydrocephalic symptomatic pineal cysts by Harding, J, Masina, R, Hill, A, Ansanipour, A, Steele, A, Kolias, A, Santarius, T

“…Data collected included demographics, cyst size, symptom frequency and severity, number of appointments with healthcare professionals, treatment options trialled, and whether patients underwent surgery. …”

Knowledge and practice of first aid management of epistaxis among parents of under-age children in Hospital USM. by Adnan, Adibah

“…Meanwhile, there is no association between selected demographic factors and total practice of first aid management of epistaxis. …”
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Optimising investigative pathways in military medicine: operational impact of a military cardiopulmonary exercise testing clinic by Holland, JL, Cowie, P, Gardner, L, Mulae, J, Richards, S, Holdsworth, D

“…Referral indication and occupational grading, demographics, exercise testing parameters, clinical diagnosis and occupational recommendation were recorded. …”

The association between personal factors and hand musculoskeletal discomfort among computer office workers by Widia, Mirta, Lim, Shu Chin, Ezrin Hani, Sukadarin, Nazlin Hanie, Abdullah, Zayyinul Hayati, Zen

“…The personal factors and prevalence of hand musculoskeletal discomfort were identified by using a socio-demographics questionnaire and the Cornell Hand Discomfort Questionnaire (CHDQ). …”
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Fairness-Enhancing Deep Learning for Ride-Hailing Demand Prediction by Zheng, Yunhan, Wang, Qingyi, Zhuang, Dingyi, Wang, Shenhao, Zhao, Jinhua

“…We developed a socially-aware neural network (SA-Net) that integrates socio-demographics and ridership information for fair demand prediction, and introduced a bias-mitigation regularization to reduce the prediction error gap between black and non-black, and low-income and high-income communities. …”
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