International Journal on Social Science, Economics and Art
The main objective of International Journal on Social Science, Economics and Art is to provide an intellectual platform for the international scholars. International Journal on Social Science, Economics and Art aims to promote interdisciplinary studies in humanities and social science and become the leading journal in humanities and social science in the world. The journal publishes research papers in the fields of Social Science, Economics and Art.. Editor in Chief : Prof. Eirick Jr Marliyer, Ph.D ISSN : 2776-3412 (online) | 2088-5342 (Print) DOI : 10.35335/ijosea Frekuensi : Quarterly (February, May, August, November)
Mixed Methods Approach In Business Management Research: Advantages And Applications In An Organizational Context
This article aims to explore the theoretical foundations, applications, and benefits of mixed methods in business management by highlighting its philosophical foundations in pragmatism and its ability to integrate diverse perspectives. This article uses qualitative techniques with a literature review approach to mixed methods research in business management. The results of this study highlight the importance of methodological pluralism in overcoming biases and limitations of single-method designs. Practical applications of mixed methods in business management research include their use in understanding organizational complexity, refining decision-making processes, and enhancing research instrument development. Despite challenges such as integration difficulties and resource requirements, mixed methods research offers unparalleled potential to address complex business management problems and foster innovative and actionable solutions.
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Government policy on health worker competency testing regulations
The health worker competency test is an Indonesian government policy aimed at ensuring that health workers, such as doctors, nurses, midwives, and other medical personnel, have adequate competency and professional standards before officially working. The competency test is a process of measuring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of students at universities that provide higher education in the health sector. The implementation of the competency test itself has experienced various problems and changes. For example, the competency test for graduates of health universities is considered not in accordance with the mandate of the Higher Education Law and the Health Worker Regulation because it is carried out by a national committee. The Purwokerto Midwifery Study Program, Diploma Three Program, is a health worker institution that graduates midwives and has conducted competency tests for its graduates. The purpose of this study is to describe the pass rate of the competency test since participating in 2020 to 2024 for 5 years at the Purwokerto Midwifery Study Program, Diploma Three Program, and the preparations made for the competency test as well as the obstacles experienced in implementing the competency test. The research method uses secondary data derived from educational reports to describe the pass rate of the competency test. Interviews and observations to examine the preparation and obstacles in implementing the competency test. From the 2020 to 2024 competency tests, graduates were declared 100% competent. One retaker in 2022 was declared competent at the next stage. Preparation for the competency test included identifying students who met the requirements and providing refreshers on the test questions. A perceived obstacle was server inefficiency during the exam. Students were advised to prepare well for the test to be declared competent.
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