DFSS methods and uses for product- and process-oriented research and development

This paper aims to introduce a qualitative indicator to measure innovation performance of Turkish firms by using firm-level data collected by Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) in 2008 and 2009. We propose a new indicator to measure the innovation performance which is simply based on the perception of firms regarding to the impacts of innovation. In order to create performance indicators, we conduct a factor analysis to group the firms’ perceptions on the impacts of innovation. Factor analysis gives us product and process-oriented impacts of innovation. There are significant differences among product innovators, process innovators and firms engaged in both product and process innovations with respect to their perceptions on product and process-oriented impacts of innovation. Among these three groups, product- and process-oriented impacts provide a highest value for the firms that perform both product and process innovations. As far as the link between firm characteristics and the impact of innovation is considered, there is a significant difference between small and large firms with respect to their perceptions on product-oriented impact of innovation. While product-oriented impact is larger for small firms, large firms focus more on process-oriented impact. Anova results also indicate that perceptions on process-oriented impact significantly differ among exporter firms, domestic market-oriented firms and firms being active in internal and external markets. Process-oriented impact generates results in favor of exporting firms.

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Technology and Policy: System Acquisition in a Complex Operational Environment

Industrial and Systems Engineering Review ◽

10.37266/iser.2021v9i2.pp91-98 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 91-98

Author(s):

Arthur Middlebrooks ◽

Jackson Brownfield ◽

Gabriel Lajeunesse ◽

Ryan Leach ◽

Christopher Sharfin

Keyword(s):

Research And Development ◽

The United States ◽

Political Support ◽

Operational Environment ◽

Dynamics Modeling ◽

Military Technology ◽

Policy System ◽

Us Army ◽

Product And Process ◽

System Acquisition

The United States’ (US) ability to maintain a technological edge in the current operational environment is challenged by the increased ability of near-peer nations to produce military technology. In response to this problem, the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) seeks to model the three key elements of military system acquisition—context, product, and process—to develop a more comprehensive understanding regarding how and why nations acquire technical solutions. Through the application of the System Dynamics Modeling Process (SDMP), this research examines the interactions between the strategic context of Germany, the military products it acquires to address its operational needs, and the processes it employs to acquire military technology. The results of this research indicate that numerous dynamic variables of context impact the acquisitions process for Germany, particularly political support and subsequent monetary allocations to research and development.

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PENGEMBANGAN E-MODULE KIMIA BERBASIS POGIL (PROCESS ORIENTED GUIDED INQUIRY LEARNING) PADA MATERI REAKSI REDUKSI-OKSIDASI SEBAGAI SUMBER BELAJAR SISWA

JRPK - Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Kimia ◽

10.21009/jrpk.071.07 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 59-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Retno Dwi Cahayningrum ◽

Muktiningsih Nurjayadi ◽

Arif Rahman

Keyword(s):

Research And Development ◽

Inquiry Learning ◽

Chemical Oxidation ◽

Reduction Reaction ◽

Independent Study ◽

Small Scale ◽

Guided Inquiry ◽

Oxidation Reduction ◽

Oxidation Reduction Reaction ◽

Process Oriented

This study aims to produce chemical-based e-Module POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) on the material oxidation-reduction reaction as a viable source of student learning. This research method using research and development or research and development (R & D). Subjects in this study were students of SMK class X. Data analysis techniques using an assessment analysis of 10 validators consisting of 5 material and language experts, as well as 5 media experts. Analysis of expert validation test questionnaires, Student and teacher trials using questionnaires that were adopted from Puskurbuk and issued by BSNP. Applications used in the manufacture of e-Module is 3D PageFlip Professional 1.7.7. The results of the study show that: (1) Assessment of experts as a whole is obtained in the range of 70% to 90% with good to excellent interpretation, (2) Assessment of teachers and students on a small scale and large scale as a whole increases in the range 80% 90% with good to good interpretation. Thus, it can be concluded that the e-Module POGIL material based chemical oxidation-reduction reactions are very well developed and already eligible for use in the learning process and can be used as a source of independent study students. Keywords: e-Module, POGIL, oxidation-reduction reaction, learning resources, 3D PageFlip

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Critical Thinking in Teacher Education: A Process-Oriented Research Agenda

Australian Journal of Teacher Education ◽

10.14221/ajte.1992v17n2.4 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Paul Hager ◽

Michael Kaye

Keyword(s):

Teacher Education ◽

Critical Thinking ◽

Research Agenda ◽

Process Oriented ◽

Oriented Research

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Making Sense of Assignment

Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education (NJCIE) ◽

10.7577/njcie.2770 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (2-3) ◽

pp. 149-164

Author(s):

Sören Augustinsson ◽

Ulf Ericsson ◽

Henrik Nilsson

Keyword(s):

Control Systems ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Planning Law ◽

Making Sense ◽

Open Questions ◽

Everyday Action ◽

Process Oriented ◽

Law Texts ◽

Complexity Theories ◽

Oriented Research

The primary aim of this paper is to narrow down the description of how school leaders interpret the assign-ment (the task) and identify the markers for how they look upon the conditions of doing a good job in Sweden. The aim is in the context of practice-based and process-oriented research. We use complexity and complexity theories to frame the emerging practice of leading and organizing. This is in contrast to techno-cratic homogenization—that is, law texts, steering documents, documentation, standardized methods, plan-ning, and ceremonies. A questionnaire was conducted with three open questions (n=363 out of a possible 548 participants) and four focus groups (n=21). Complexity, dilemmas, and inconsistency emerge in the respondents’ answers the closer they are to everyday action. The results show that complexity theories put focus on a conflict between the image of schools as complicated and complex. Complicated is accompanied by generalizing and weak contextualizing of control systems, standardized methods, planning, law texts, and evidence-based education—that is, the concept of technocratic homogenization. Complexity theories emphasize the life in organizations, everyday practice as leaders, and a conflict between weak and robust contextualizing from the perspective as practice-based and process-oriented research.

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