Collecting quantitative experimental data from a non-WEIRD population: challenges and practical recommendations from a field experiment in rural Sierra Leone

Lanfer, Hanna Luetke; Reifegerste, Doreen; Kargbo, Sorie Ibrahim

doi:10.1186/s13104-021-05828-w

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“…This research adopts a quantitative research design to measure and analyze the effect of implementing the Risk-based Online Single Submission System (OSS RBA) on the quality of public services in the Investment Management Unit and PTSP of the South Jakarta Administrative City. A quantitative survey approach is considered appropriate for collecting data regarding individual attitudes, behaviour and opinions (Luetke Lanfer, Reifegerste, & Kargbo, 2021). In addition, quantitative surveys are designed to minimize researcher bias and intervention in the data collection process (Mellinger & Hanson, 2020).…”

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Digital Transformation in Public Services: Effect of RBA OSS Implementation in South Jakarta

Hapsari,

Riau,

Aripin

2024

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This research investigates the effect of implementing the Risk-based Online Single Submission System (OSS RBA) on the quality of licensing services in South Jakarta. This research aims to evaluate policy implementation factors that influence the quality of licensing services and identify the implications of these findings. The research method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Partial Least Squares (PLS), with a population of business actors in South Jakarta and a sample of 100 respondents using the OSS RBA System. The results of the analysis show that the factors of Communication, Resources, Disposition, and Bureaucratic Structure positively and significantly influence the quality of licensing services. Even though the Public Factor does not show a statistically significant influence, its contribution still has an overall effect on service quality. These findings imply that greater attention should be paid to these aspects in designing policies and strategies to improve the effectiveness of public services. Thus, this research provides valuable insights for the development of practices and policies in digital technology-based public services.

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Digital Transformation in Public Services: Effect of RBA OSS Implementation in South Jakarta

Hapsari,

Riau,

Aripin

2024

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Balancing between reality, ideality, and equity: critical reflections from recruiting key informants for qualitative health research

Luetke Lanfer,

Krawiec,

Schierenbeck

et al. 2024

BMC Med Res Methodol

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Background Key informant interviews (KII) are a widely used method in qualitative health research to gain in-depth insights from individuals with specialized knowledge, experience, or access that is crucial to the research topic. However, there is growing criticism regarding how the selection of key informants is insufficiently described in research. This opacity is problematic as the authority and knowledge of key informants may be given undue weight in research findings, potentially overshadowing other non-expert samples. The resulting imbalance in representation can lead to favoring certain viewpoints while marginalizing others, and thereby reinforcing existing inequities. Methods Using our KII study as an example, we demonstrate how we initially composed an ideal sample based on theoretical considerations and subsequently operationalized it in the field. We employed a selective recruitment strategy informed by intersectional theory, targeting physicians with migration backgrounds from Middle Eastern countries for a study on cancer prevention and screening. Our recruitment process combined direct methods, including database searches and email outreach, with indirect methods like snowball sampling and engagement with multipliers. The recruitment strategy was iterative, allowing for ongoing assessment and adaptation to ensure a diverse and representative sample. Results The KII study successfully recruited 21 physicians with diverse social categories, including different genders, migration backgrounds, language skills, and medical specialties. Direct recruitment was more effective than indirect methods and allowed for greater control in reaching out to specific subsamples. It highlights the importance of flexible and persistent recruitment strategies to achieve the desired sample. Conclusions This KII study underscores the interplay between methodological ideals and the practical realities of recruiting a diverse, carefully composed sample of key informants in health research. Our intersectional approach aimed to ensure equitable representation by considering power dynamics and refining recruitment strategies, while balancing the challenges of real-world fieldwork-such as engaging busy physicians with specific recruitment criteria-with practical adaptability. Our KII study emphasizes the need for ongoing reflexivity to balance ideality and equity with practical feasibility.

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Collecting quantitative experimental data from a non-WEIRD population: challenges and practical recommendations from a field experiment in rural Sierra Leone

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Digital Transformation in Public Services: Effect of RBA OSS Implementation in South Jakarta

Digital Transformation in Public Services: Effect of RBA OSS Implementation in South Jakarta

Balancing between reality, ideality, and equity: critical reflections from recruiting key informants for qualitative health research

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