scholarly journals Tradition and Sustainability in Vernacular Architecture of Southeast Morocco

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 684
Author(s):  
Teresa Gil-Piqueras ◽  
Pablo Rodríguez-Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Vernacular Architecture ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Social ◽  
Building Characteristics ◽  
Earthen Architecture ◽  
North And South

This article is presented after ten years of research on the earthen architecture of southeastern Morocco, more specifically that of the natural axis connecting the cities of Midelt and Er-Rachidia, located North and South of the Moroccan northern High Atlas. The typology studied is called ksar (ksour, pl.). Throughout various research projects, we have been able to explore this territory, documenting in field sheets the characteristics of a total of 30 ksour in the Outat valley, 20 in the mountain range and 53 in the Mdagra oasis. The objective of the present work is to analyze, through qualitative and quantitative data, the main characteristics of this vernacular architecture as a perfect example of an environmentally respectful habitat, obtaining concrete data on its traditional character and its sustainability. The methodology followed is based on case studies and, as a result, we have obtained a typological classification of the ksour of this region and their relationship with the territory, as well as the social, functional, defensive, productive, and building characteristics that define them. Knowing and puttin in value this vernacular heritage is the first step towards protecting it and to show our commitment to future generations.

REVIEW OF SOCIAL RESEARCH IN POLAND ON THE SARS-CoV-2 PANDEMIC IN THE LIGHT OF THE FUZZY REASONING PARADIGM

2021 ◽  
Vol 563 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Stochmal ◽  
Jan Maciejewski ◽  
Andrzej Jarynowski
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Fuzzy Reasoning ◽  
Social Attitudes ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Social ◽  
Theoretical Assumptions

The article presents the results of the secondary analysis of qualitative and quantitative data in relation to social research conducted in Poland during the pandemic. The research results were introduced on the basis of analyzes of 180 projects carried out by scientific and commercial institutions in the period from January to May 2020. The aim of the project is to present a standard way of conducting empirical research for social researchers who undertake the challenge of identifying the phenomena accompanying the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. We are interested in the possibility of drawing conclusions that go beyond individual research projects carried out in the social field. The conclusions recommended by us concern the following issues: mitigating the polarization of social attitudes dynamically changing during a pandemic, practical solving – and not only diagnosing – problems revealed in COVID reality and supplementing the deficiencies of theoretical assumptions accompanying research works.

scholarly journals The Attitudes Associated with Menstruation in College Women and Men [University of West Florida]

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Nguyen ◽  
Kaitlyn Baldwin ◽  
Sarah Wayer ◽  
Kira Morrison ◽  
Shelby Leclaire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Women ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Individual Perceptions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Opposite Sex

Almost every woman will experience menstruation during her life. These women will not only experience the biological symptoms of menstruation, but they will also experience the social stigma surrounding menstruation. Many studies have been conducted to understand the stigma found in today’s society. These studies discuss the awareness levels of women and men regarding this stigma. Additionally, studies show that women and adolescent girls internalize this stigma and feel required to modify their behaviors to adapt to societal rules surrounding menstruation. The purpose of our research is to replicate these studies and to further explore the prevalence of and reasons for the stigma and individual perceptions surrounding the discussion of women’s menstrual cycles in college women and men. Additionally, unlike previous studies, our study will ask both women and men about how comfortable they are with discussing menstruation with a variety of groups, including their family members, members of the same or opposite sex, friends, and coworkers; their attitudes towards menstruation; and how the quality of their relationships affect their attitudes. For this study we will be using a self-reported survey with semi-structured and open-ended questions, in which both qualitative and quantitative data will be collected. We will then use this data to discern the most common reasons for stigma and discomfort, experienced by both sexes, regarding the topic of menstruation. We expect to find women are relatively comfortable discussing the topic of menstruation with other females, but become uncomfortable when males are present. We predict the majority of men are uncomfortable discussing the topic of menstruation in all scenarios, though some may be less stigmatized due to previous exposure to the topic through relationships with other women in their lives, and the quality of those relationships. Data will be collected and analyzed from January through March 2019.

scholarly journals Classification of cassava genotypes based on qualitative and quantitative data

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 906-924 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.J. Oliveira ◽  
O.S. Oliveira Filho ◽  
V.S. Santos
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

scholarly journals The technical and the social: challenges in the conservation of earthen vernacular architecture in a changing world (Jujuy, Argentina)

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Tomasi ◽  
Julieta Barada
Keyword(s):  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Vernacular Architecture ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Social Nature ◽  
The Social ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Earthen Architecture ◽  
Institutional Actors

AbstractVernacular earthen architecture presents a series of relevant conservation challenges that involve designing solutions for different kinds of alterations and degradations. Other challenges of a social nature simultaneously arise and are related, among other factors, to the participation of local communities and the actions of different institutional actors. Understanding these phenomena has generally been approached from perspectives that take technical considerations and social dynamics as separate fields. The current global context has resulted in an acceleration of changes in these dynamics, in terms of both techniques and management models, giving rise to the need to develop comprehensive conceptual and methodological approaches through which these challenges should be addressed jointly by recombining the technical and the social.This paper will analyse the main problems affecting vernacular architectures in three communities in northern Argentina, where earthen techniques have been very relevant. We will reflect on various potentially useful theoretical frameworks, incorporating concepts from the anthropology of technology and methodological approaches from an ethnography of conservation as a way to work with multiple ontologies.

scholarly journals Pratiques Festives Des Brouteurs En Côte d'Ivoire Entre Ritualisation De La Fête Et Categorisation Sociale Du Cybercriminel

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bamba Ladji ◽  
Raymond Nébi Bazare
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Social Categorization ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Ethnographic Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Web

This article aims to explain the social categorization mechanism that governs the world of cybercriminals. It is therefore a practical review of the "grazer" including festive practices (sex, alcohol, psychotropic, etc.) that the ethnographic approach allowed to do. The analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data, put light on the complexity of the social processes of the Ivorian typologisation cybercriminal and festive practices related thereto. Thus the daily "bulldozer" and the ritualistic nature of existing social practices were observed over one year (February 2012 - January 2013), among 250 respondents of which 100 criminals on all 10 districts of Abidjan. This allowed to go to the evidence that festive practices are the ends pursued scams grazers. They determine their belonging to a category of cybercriminals while strengthening the perpetuation of scams on the web activities.

A Study on the English Teaching Model in the Facebook Environment

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 1791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shujing Wu
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Meaning Construction ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
English Learning ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Social

The social network of Facebook has its own advantages, such as openness, interactivity and timeliness, which provide an opportunity for the reform of English teaching model. According to the theory of constructivism, an English teaching model was constructed in the Facebook environment, including context, collaboration, conversation and meaning construction. Based on the qualitative and quantitative data, it is found that the teaching model is effective in promoting learners’ comprehensive language application ability and enhancing their subjectivity and enthusiasm in English learning.

Taking a Glimpse Into the Future by Playing?

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 377-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Lohmann
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Simulation Game ◽  
Simulation Games ◽  
Policy Simulation ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Future ◽  
Policy Simulations

Background. This article analyses whether an experimental policy-simulation might help political scientists in making predictions about prospective situations. Within the presented simulation-game, two groups of randomly assigned participants discussed the same issues but had different demographic structures. The ways in which their discussions transpired and results of the negotiation might provide a glimpse at how decisions might be made by societies in the future. Purpose. This article presents this special simulation-game. Furthermore, it seeks to discuss whether policy-simulations can be designed as experiments, whether there is a benefit, and for whom. Method. This study is based on both qualitative and quantitative data. The partici-pants in the simulation-game have been questioned in a pretest and in two post-tests. Furthermore, six pre- and post-interviews were conducted with involved experts. Results. The results show that the simulation-game can provide some ideas about the future, if perhaps not necessarily a wholly accurate image of the future. Observing experts and the participants gained some knowledge about how future generations might work together and where potential conflicts might be. Conclusion. Policy-simulations can be designed as experiments and might help to provide a glimpse into future, but designing such simulation-games is even more com-plex than designing simulationgames for a solely educational use.

Paths toward the Same Form of Collective Action: Direct Social Action in Times of Crisis in Italy1,2

Social Forces ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 847-869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Bosi ◽  
Lorenzo Zamponi
Keyword(s):  
Collective Action ◽  
Social Action ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
The Political ◽  
Causal Factors ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Social Actions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Collective Actors ◽  
Multiple Paths

Abstract Heterogeneous collective actors often select the same form of action, but there is no academic investigation into how and when this happens. This article does so focusing on direct social action, that is, a form of collective action that does not primarily focus upon claiming something from the state but instead focuses upon directly transforming some specific aspects of society. Building on conceptual categories developed by social movements’ scholars (context, organization, and identity) and relying on rich qualitative and quantitative data from collective actors in Italy in a time of crisis, this article identifies four paths toward direct social actions (DSA): the social path, the political-social path, the social-political path, and the political path. In doing so, our analysis shifts from the search for causal factors to the reconstruction of the dynamic, patterned sequences of events by which collective actors progress in adopting a certain form of action. The implications of these findings extend beyond studies of DSA in times of crisis in Italy, to an analysis of collective action in general. Capturing these multiple paths also has important implications for understanding how the same form of action is differently implemented and received when it is adopted by different actors.

Partition of information

1972 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
WT Williams
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Ecological Survey ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Past ◽  
Statistic Model ◽  
Scale Test ◽  
Information Statistic

The classification of quantitative ecological survey data has in the past encountered two serious difficulties: (i) no completely satisfactory information statistic model has been devised for this purpose, and the theoretically most attractive - the "diversity" model - appears usually to produce ecologically meaningless fusions; (ii) no satisfactory partition of information between qualitative and quantitative components has been known. The requirement is for an information statistic model which can be confidently used for either qualitative or quantitative data, and which can be partitioned into its qualitative and quantitative components. A new statistic is defined which meets these requirements, and its application to a small-scale test example is illustrated.

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