Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titlePlan, do, Study, Act Cycles, as an Alternate to Action Research for Clinically Based InquiryBernadette Ivy Eather, Mary Elizabeth Chiarella, Judith DonoghueAction Research has long been the method of choice when undertaking research in clinical practice improvement. It is a method aimed at engendering ownership by the participants in order to sustain practice change. Plan, Do, Study, Act cycles (PDSA) also provide a cyclical approach to clinical practice improvement research and focus the clinical team around a specific problem. Through focus … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 11 Sep 2013 · 18,433 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDouble Working Day in Female Higher Education Teachers in Mexico CityMaría del Carmen López GarcíaNowadays, women are fully integrated to all the productive sectors of life. However, women continue to be the only responsible ones for housework and reproductive work. This paper analyzes the perception of women University professors with a double workday in Mexico City. We use the Participatory Action Research methodology. The diagnosis results show that these women perceive their conflict situation … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 15 Nov 2017 · 7,569 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDeveloping Learner Centered Action Learning ModelChalard ChantarasombatProblem statement: This study aimed to examine the effects of using Learner Centered Action Learning Model. The research was research and development by applying Participatory Action Research method. Instruments used were an achievement test, a questionnaire on students’ satisfaction and focused group discussion. Approach: The statistic included the Mean, Standard Deviation, effectiveness index and Dependent Sample t-test. The results revealed … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 21 Oct 2011 · 7,921 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDeveloping Community Health Conditions for Happiness, Phase 1Chalard ChantarasombatProblem statement: Complete health of physical, social and intellectual development is an appropriate plan of human development and raises the quality of life in communities. If the development plan is integrated into the local community it will create peace and generosity. Good health is also fundamental to sustainable development which will create a peaceful society where community members are happy … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 21 Oct 2011 · 7,839 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDeveloping a Community Enterprise Consultant Network for IsanChalard ChantarasombatProblem statement: Developing a Community Enterprise Consultant Network for Isan (Northeast Thailand) is a Participatory Action Research with the purpose: (1) Study the current situation, problems and needs of community enterprises in Northeast Thailand (2) Create a benchmark process in the development of community enterprise consultant network. (3) Create partnerships. (4) Provide training and knowledge to community enterprise consultants and … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 21 Oct 2011 · 7,654 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsExamination of Laminated Glass with Stiff Interlayers – Numerical and Experimental ResearchJulian Hänig, Paulina Bukieda, Michael Engelmann et al.Glass is a linear-elastic and isotropic building material which allows for a quick calculation of internal forces and stress in the design stage. However, in safety applications, e.g. overhead glazing or balustrades, it is made into laminated glass using plastic interlayers. Their material properties change over time and are temperature-dependent. Additionally, larger spans and the demand to reduce the amount … …International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 25 Jan 2019 · 13,559 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsInvestigating Individuals' Intention to be Involved in Knowledge Management ProcessM. J.M. Razi, N. S.A. KarimProblem statement: Implementation of Knowledge Management (KM) process in organizations is considered as essential to be competitive in the present competitive world. Though the modern KM practices highly depend on technology, individuals (‘organizational members’) intention to be involved in KM process plays a major role in the success. Hence, the evaluation of individuals’ intention is deemed as significant before the … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 15 Sep 2011 · 7,388 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsParticipatory Territorial Approaches: The Municipal Culture Agendas, Identity and Local KnowledgeAlejandro Noboa, Mariano Suárez, Natalie RobainaThis article offers a global presentation on the participatory process of elaboration of the Municipal Agendas of Culture taken from thirty-eight Municipalities of twelve Uruguayan regions; they were designed with the participation of great diversity of local participants between the months of August and December of 2017. The article gathers the synthesis of the conceptual framework, summarizes the work methodology, … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 19 Feb 2020 · 7,582 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsQuality Business Service Provider in Community EnterpriseChalard Chantarasombat, Tantawan SingkeawProblem statement: The development of community enterprises focuses on the development of service providers for commercial industries and community enterprises and it is necessary to create and extend the development according to the changing global conditions. The department of industrial promotion and industry promotion center region 5, Khon Kaen must create and develop the quality of service providers in community … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 13 Mar 2012 · 8,317 accessesView PDFCite