Binary Probit Model on Drivers Route Choice Behaviors Based on Multiple Factors Analysis

2016 ◽  
pp. 213-220
Author(s):  
Jing Wang ◽  
Ande Chang ◽  
Lianxing Gao
Keyword(s):  
Route Choice ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Factors Analysis ◽  
Binary Probit Model ◽  
Binary Probit

scholarly journals Sustainable development: biofuels in agriculture

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priviledge Cheteni
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Biofuel Crops ◽  
Land Grabs ◽  
Binary Probit Model ◽  
Binary Probit ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Biofuels are socially and politically accepted as a form of sustainable energy in numerous countries. However, cases of environmental degradation and land grabs have highlighted the negative effects to their adoption. Smallholder farmers are vital in the development of a biofuel industry. The study sought to assess the implications in the adoption of biofuel crops by smallholder farmers. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 129 smallholder farmers who were sampled from the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. A binary probit model was used to investigate the determinants of smallholder farmers adopting biofuel crops. The empirical results showed that the variables, such as membership in association, occupation and incentives were statistically significant in influencing farmers’ decision to adopt biofuel crops. Furthermore, it was discovered that the studied areas have a potential to grow biofuel crops.

scholarly journals PROBABILITAS TERJADINYA TINDAK KEKERASAN TERHADAP WANITA DALAM RUMAH TANGGA: STUDI PADA MASYARAKAT BERBASIS PERTANIAN DI KABUPATEN BENGKULU UTARA

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Agus Purwoko ◽  
Ketut Sukiyono ◽  
Basuki Sigit Priyono
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Binary Model ◽  
Binary Probit Model ◽  
Binary Probit

Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk mengkaji faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi probabilitas terjadinya tindak kekerasan dalam rumah tangga (KDRT) pada wanita/istri petani, dalam periode 3 dan 6 bulan terakhir. Metode deskriptif dan probit binary model digunakan untuk menganalisa data yang telah terkumpul melalui wawancara terhadap 200 wanita dari 4 desa di Kecamatan Padang Jaya Kabupaten Bengkulu Utara yang dipilih secara stratified random sampling berdasarkan basis ekonomi rumah tangga (RT) mereka, yakni RT perkebunan, RT perikanan air tawar, dan RT pertanian tanaman pangan. Jumlah responden untuk masing-masing desa ditentukan secara proporsional berdasarkan sub-populasinya dan pemilihannya juga dilakukan secara acak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa probabilitas wanita/istri petani mengalami KDRT dalam 3 dan 6 bulan terakhir adalah 37% dan 48%, dalam bentuk kekerasan fisik, psikologi, sosial-ekonomi, dan seksual. Penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa perbedaan umur suami-istri, umur pernikahan, status ekonomi istri, dan perbedaan suku (etnik) suami-istri secara signifikan mempengaruhi probabilitas terjadinya KDRT pada wanita/istri petani, baik untuk periode 3 ataupun 6 bulan terakhir. Estimasi efek marjinal dari peubah bebasnya mengindikasikan bahwa persamaan etnik suami-istri dan status ekonomi istri memiliki kontribusi terbesar yang dapat mengurangi probabilitas wanita/istri petani mengalami tindak kekerasan dalam rumah tangganya. Kata kunci: kekerasan dalam rumah tangga, probalititas, binary probit model

scholarly journals Determinants of Participation Decision in Cassava Marketing by Smallholder Farmers in Taita-Taveta and Kilifi Counties, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Amos Nyangira Tirra ◽  
Willis Oluoch-Kosura ◽  
Hillary Nyanganga ◽  
Agnes W. Mwang’ombe
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Market Participation ◽  
Participation Decision ◽  
Drought Tolerant ◽  
Binary Probit Model ◽  
Binary Probit

Cassava is an important food crop with high production potential in different agroecological zones across the world. Cassava is also a drought tolerant crop performing well in arid and semi-arid areas. Cassava has a great potential as both a food security and industrial crop. In addition, as a drought tolerant crop, it is fits very well as a climate smart crop in the face of climate change. However, the cassava industry and value chain in Kenya is still underdeveloped and therefore there are many cassava marketing opportunities that are yet to be exploited. This study analyses factors that influence smallholder farmers’ decision to participate in cassava marketing in Taita-Taveta and Kilifi Counties in Kenya. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires from a sample of 250 smallholder cassava farmers. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the socio-economic characteristics of respondents while a binary Probit model was used to analyse the socio-economic factors that influence farmers’ participation decision in cassava marketing. The results of the binary Probit model show that, sex of the head of a household, access to extension services, price of cassava products and quantity harvested had a positive and significant influence on market participation decision while years of schooling, household size and farm size had a negative and significant influence on the market participation decision. Therefore, based on the findings, the study recommended policy interventions targeting organization and coordination of the cassava marketing system and provision of appropriate incentives to farmers to enhance market participation.

Key Corporate Governance Indicators and their Relation to the Decision to Profit Maximize

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 327-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenny Crossan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Maximum Level ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Independent Directors ◽  
Governance Indicators ◽  
Binary Probit Model ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
Binary Probit

The paper identifies a number of key indicators that have been suggested in recent reports to encourage good governance within firms. These variables (the separation of CEO and Chairperson, committee structures and board structures) are used in a binary probit model to test for a link between good governance and a firm aiming for a maximum level of profit. The findings from this study suggest that there is a statistically significant relationship between a firm being classified as a profit maximzer and that firm having a majority of independent directors on the main board.

The Contribution of Islam to Entrepreneurial Activity in Cameroon

2020 ◽  
pp. 79-103
Author(s):  
Joel Stephan Tagne ◽  
Georges Kobou ◽  
Paul Ningaye
Keyword(s):  
Probit Model ◽  
Applied Economics ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Bivariate Probit ◽  
Bivariate Probit Model ◽  
Binary Probit Model ◽  
Binary Probit ◽  
The University ◽  
Or Manager

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Islam on entrepreneurial initiative in Cameroon. In order to achieve this objective, the authors used data collected from 504 individuals in Douala and Yaoundé cities by the Laboratory for Research in Fundamental and Applied Economics (LAREFA) of the University of Dschang. Using the binary probit model and the bivariate probit model, the following results were obtained: 1) although not significant, the probability for a Muslim to start his own business decreases by 0.8% as compared to individuals of other religious denominations; 2) although not also significant, for an entrepreneur (or manager) to be a Muslim increases by about 8% his probability to become a well-established entrepreneur (or manager).

scholarly journals Changing Patterns and Drivers of Increased Pesticides Use in Smallholder Vegetable Production Systems in Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jones A. Kapeleka ◽  
Elingarami Sauli ◽  
Omowunmi Sadik ◽  
Patrick A. Ndakidemi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Exposure ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Environmental Implications ◽  
Changing Patterns ◽  
Binary Probit Model ◽  
Binary Probit

AbstractPesticides use has become a key component of smallholder horticulture production. Therefore, dynamics in pesticides handling need to be ascertained. This study assessed drivers of pesticides use and determinants of changing patterns of pesticides handling practices in smallholder vegetable systems. Data were collected from 385 farmers from Iringa, Arusha, Manyara, and Kilimanjaro regions in Tanzania through an in-depth survey and field observations. A binary probit model was used to derive factors fostering increased pesticides use. Results showed that 47.9 % of all pesticides were wrongly used. Most farmers (88.6%) lacked knowledge of pest control and 88.9% were unaware of safety practices. Disposal methods of empty pesticides foster occupational and environmental exposure (58%). There was an increasing trend in pesticides use (58.4%), accompanied by changing pesticides formulations. Over 60 pesticides with 29 different formulations were used. Mixing pesticides (71.2%), high dose rates with increased frequency of application were observed. Pesticides under Class II WHO hazard (68.9%) dominated. Extremely hazardous (Class Ia) and highly hazardous (Class Ib) were also used. Binary probit model showed that number of crops grown, pesticides mixing, and region contributed positively to the likelihood of increased pesticides use while farmers’ perception of effectiveness of pesticides, lack of access to safe use information, poor use of safety gears and inability to read pesticides labels had a negative impact. The fate of pesticides use in smallholder vegetable production systems is therefore the culmination of serious health and environmental implications. Excessive pesticides use escalated by increased number of crops, improper use of PPE, and pesticides mixing practices subjects the general population to pesticides environmental exposure thereby jeopardizing sustainability of smallholder vegetable production in Tanzania. Regular training to farmers and extension officers on current and emerging issues on pests and pesticide safe use is vital.

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