scholarly journals Quantitative studies of the calcareous nannoplankton of Sarmatian deposits: case studies in the Sieniawa–Rudka area (Outer Carpathian Foredeep, Poland)

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominika Lelek ◽  
Marta Oszczypko-Clowes ◽  
Nestor Oszczypko
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Calcareous Nannoplankton ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Carpathian Foredeep

The Effects of International Peace Missions on Corruption

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Remmert
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Single Case ◽  
International Peace ◽  
Qualitative Case Studies ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Large N ◽  
External Assistance ◽  
International Peacekeeping ◽  
Control Of Corruption

International peace missions face a fundamental dilemma between their aims of ending conflict and also fostering good governance. This study presents empirical evidence that more is not better in international peacekeeping: more authority vested in a peace mission yields less effectiveness in curbing corruption. Its author applies a framework that uses the intrusiveness of international peace missions to study their effects on corruption. Bridging the gap between large-N quantitative studies and single case studies, the study pursues a mixed methods design, employing statistical analyses as well as qualitative case studies of Sierra Leone, Côte D’Ivoire, Kosovo and Croatia. The analysis shows that highly intrusive peace missions are more likely to enable corruption than to constrain it. By contrast, missions with medium levels of intrusiveness are more likely to contribute to better control of corruption by acting as impartial arbitrators and by conditioning external assistance.

scholarly journals Gastronomy as a Sign of the Identity and Cultural Heritage of Tourist Destinations: A Bibliometric Analysis 2001–2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12531
Author(s):  
Min-Pei Lin ◽  
Estela Marine-Roig ◽  
Nayra Llonch-Molina
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Asian Studies ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Key Terms

Gastronomy represents a significant part of the cultural heritage and identity of tourist destinations; however, related scientific literature is scarce. Considering these aspects within the field of tourism and hospitality, and selecting the articles written in English indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus from 2001 to 2020, the objective of this research is twofold: (1) to present a bibliometric analysis of the literature on gastronomic heritage (71 articles); and (2) to analyze some aspects (main topics, frequency of key terms, methods, and data sources) of the research on case studies in Asia and Europe (46 articles), as they are the most prominent regions on the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity (UNESCO). The study shows the temporal evolution of the literature on gastronomic heritage in parallel with UNESCO’s actions on cultural heritage. The results reveal that most articles relate gastronomic heritage to the sustainability of tourist destinations, and that European case studies address sustainability more than Asian studies do. Regarding the methodology to analyze Asian and European case studies, qualitative research predominates. Within quantitative studies, the use of online content generated by consumers and marketers as a data source is rare.

scholarly journals Token-based typology and word order entropy: A study based on Universal Dependencies

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 533-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Levshina
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Word Order ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Annotation Scheme ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Word Order Variation ◽  
Order Variation ◽  
Functional Mechanisms ◽  
New Criteria ◽  
Different Levels

AbstractThe present paper discusses the benefits and challenges of token-based typology, which takes into account the frequencies of words and constructions in language use. This approach makes it possible to introduce new criteria for language classification, which would be difficult or impossible to achieve with the traditional, type-based approach. This point is illustrated by several quantitative studies of word order variation, which can be measured as entropy at different levels of granularity. I argue that this variation can be explained by general functional mechanisms and pressures, which manifest themselves in language use, such as optimization of processing (including avoidance of ambiguity) and grammaticalization of predictable units occurring in chunks. The case studies are based on multilingual corpora, which have been parsed using the Universal Dependencies annotation scheme.

Sensing ‘Subtle Spirituality’ among Environmentalists

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-367
Author(s):  
Irene Becci ◽  
Christophe Monnot ◽  
Boris Wernli
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Practice Meditation ◽  
The One

This article examines the emergence, in the Swiss context, of a new category of ecologically oriented ‘spiritual’ activists. The authors look at empirical studies conducted internationally on the link between religion and environmentalism and argue that ‘spiritually oriented activists’ are rarely investigated in quantitative studies. The authors then examine the findings of a case study of local milieus in two Swiss cities and nationwide data collected as part of the Swiss Household Panel (SHP). They close the gap between results coming from case studies, on the one hand, and representative studies, on the other, by introducing the variable of spirituality into quantitative research. The results suggest that an ecological milieu is emerging comprised of people who are located politically on the left, do not self-identify as religious, but nonetheless practice meditation and have holistic feelings. The forms of spirituality practiced by these ecologists are ‘subtle’ in the sense of being adaptable, located in the background, and supportive of sustainability.

scholarly journals Can Nonprofits Regulate Themselves? The Effectiveness of Accountability Clubs. A Review of Voluntary Regulation of NGOs and Nonprofits by Mary Kay Gugerty and Aseem Prakash

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa M. Stone
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Nonprofit Sector ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Nonprofit Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Voluntary Regulation ◽  
Quantitative Studies

In what is likely the first systematic attempt to analyze the nonprofit sector’s ability to answer accountability questions through self-regulation, editors Mary Kay Gugerty and Aseem Prakash have assembled a fascinating series of case studies, essays, and quantitative studies from around the globe. This volume will be immediately useful for both scholars and teachers as it sets the table for future research and provides material that can be incorporated into existing courses on nonprofit management and governance.

scholarly journals Reworked nannofossils from the Lower Miocene deposits in the Magura Nappe (Outer Western Carpathians, Poland)

2012 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 407-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Oszczypko-Clowes
Keyword(s):  
Middle Eocene ◽  
Late Eocene ◽  
Calcareous Nannofossils ◽  
Late Oligocene ◽  
Calcareous Nannoplankton ◽  
Lower Miocene ◽  
Early Oligocene ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Outer Western Carpathians ◽  
Quantitative Analyses

Abstract Studies, based on calcareous nannofossils, proved that the level of reworked microfossils had so far been underestimated. More recently detailed quantitative studies of calcareous nannoplankton of the Magura, Malcov, Zawada and Kremna formations from the Magura Nappe in Poland documented a degree of nannofossil recycling among those formations. In the Late Eocene-Early Oligocene pelagic Leluchów Marl Member of the Malcov Formation the level of redeposition is very low (0-3.80 %), however, in the flysch deposits of the Malcov Formation reworking increased to 31.4 %. Late Oligocene through Early Miocene “molasse” type deposits of the Zawada and Kremna formations contain 43.7-69.0 % of reworked nannofossils. Quantitative analyses of the reworked assemblages confirmed the domination of Paleogene nannofossil species over Cretaceous ones. The most abundant, reworked assemblages belong to the Early- Middle Eocene age.

scholarly journals Methods in entrepreneurship education research: a review and integrative framework

2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 697-715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Per Blenker ◽  
Stine Trolle Elmholdt ◽  
Signe Hedeboe Frederiksen ◽  
Steffen Korsgaard ◽  
Kathleen Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Conceptual Discussion

Purpose – Research in entrepreneurship education faces substantial tensions and methodological challenges. Building on a review of extant empirical studies in the field, the purpose of this paper is to develop an integrative methodological framework for studying entrepreneurship education. Central questions are: What forms of entrepreneurship education research exist? Which data sources, research methods and approaches are used in this research? What are the methodological strengths and weaknesses of entrepreneurship education research? How can entrepreneurship education research be improved methodologically? Design/methodology/approach – The paper combines a literature review with a conceptual discussion. The review identifies 88 journal articles reporting empirical studies of entrepreneurship education published between 2002 and 2012. The literature is coded according to method used, type of study, data collection and analysis techniques. From the analysis of the reviewed literature, a conceptual discussion of the advantages and drawbacks of various methods is undertaken, and an integrated approach to entrepreneurship education research is proposed. Findings – Research in entrepreneurship education is fragmented both conceptually and methodologically. Findings suggest that the methods applied in entrepreneurship education research cluster in two groups: first, quantitative studies of the extent and effect of entrepreneurship education; and second, qualitative single case studies of different courses and programmes. Benefits and drawbacks haunt both clusters. Quantitative studies bring objectivity, comparability and generalizability, but show limited appreciation of the heterogeneity of the education they seek to measure. Qualitative single case studies are ripe with contextually sensitive descriptions and best pedagogical practices, but suffer from limited comparability and generalizability as well as severe biases of teacher-researcher conflation. Originality/value – The suggested methodological framework builds on a systematic review of the research methods applied in extant entrepreneurship education research. It integrates qualitative and quantitative techniques, the use of research teams consisting of insiders (teachers studying their own teaching) and outsiders (research collaborators studying the education) as well as multiple types of data. To gain both in-depth and analytically generalizable studies of entrepreneurship courses and programmes, the suggested framework integrates the empirical sensitivity of qualitative techniques and diverse research positions, with the rigour of quantitative measures. The authors argue that studies of entrepreneurship education benefit from this integration. Furthermore, the authors describe a variety of helpful methods, explore the potential relation between insiders and outsiders in the research process and discuss how different types of data can be combined. The integrated framework urges researchers to extend investments in methodological efforts and to enhance the in-depth understanding of the dynamics and challenges of teaching entrepreneurship.

Residual Gas Reaction in the Electron Microscope: II The Design of a Gas-Control Chamber for Quantitative Observations

1969 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 82-83
Author(s):  
Chester J. Calbick ◽  
Richard E. Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Chamber Pressure ◽  
Objective Lens ◽  
Ion Pump ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Precise Knowledge ◽  
Differential Pumping ◽  
And Control

Quantitative studies of the phenomenon associated with reactions induced by the electron beam between specimens and gases present in the electron microscope require precise knowledge and control of the local environment experienced by the portion of the specimen in the electron beam. Because of outgassing phenomena, the environment at the irradiated portion of the specimen is very different from that in any place where gas pressures and compositions can be measured. We have found that differential pumping of the specimen chamber by a 4" Orb-Ion pump, following roughing by a zeolite sorption pump, can produce a specimen-chamber pressure 100- to 1000-fold less than that in the region below the objective lens.

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