Multi-stage trips: An exploration of factors affecting mode combination choice of travelers in England

Abstract Background & Objective: Bullying behavior in adolescence as a global and a public health problem is of great interest in adolescence due to mental illness, violence, and tobacco addiction in adulthood. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of both bullying and victim behaviors at all educational levels in Kerman. Methodology: This is a survey study, in which the study population are all students at three educational levels in Kerman. Multi-stage sampling method is used. To investigate the prevalence of bullying behavior, the Iranian version of the questionnaire is used, which is based on the Olweus bullying questionnaire. Results: The bullying rates at elementary, middle school, and high school are estimated at 25.1%, 17.8%, and 39.7%, respectively. Bullying rate is 7.13% among girls and 14.72% among boys. The results of our study show that the most important factors affecting bullying are gender, parental literacy, living with parents, type of school, economic and social status, educational level, and school size. Conclusion: Due to the impact of policies at different educational levels, policymakers should pay special attention to perform bullying control programs at the school level based on the school environment variables, and policies in this area should be designed, reviewed, and modified.

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Total factor productivity (TFP) of productive resources used in homestead poultry broiler farms in Niger state of Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Sciences Belgrade ◽

10.2298/jas1901101s ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 64 (1) ◽

pp. 101-119

Author(s):

Sadiq Sanusi ◽

Singh Paul ◽

Ahmad Muhammad ◽

Lawal Muhammad

Keyword(s):

Total Factor Productivity ◽

Labour Force ◽

Factor Productivity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Gender Status ◽

Productive Labour ◽

Management Techniques ◽

Partnership Synergy

The present research measured the total factor productivity (TFP) of productive resources used in homestead poultry broiler farms in Niger State of Nigeria, using a structured questionnaire complemented with an interview schedule to collect cross-sectional data from a drawn sample size of 97 active broiler producers via the multi-stage sampling design. The data analyses were performed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings from the study showed evidence of a productive labour force in the enterprise, literate farming population with a sustainable household size typical of African agrarian settings. The enterprise was found to be profitable in the studied area. Furthermore, findings showed that more than half of the sampling population was productive in the utilisation of their input resources, which may be due to technical awareness of the modern poultry management techniques in the studied area. Thereafter, it was observed that gender status, experience, capital source and operational capital were the factors affecting TFP of the farmers. Therefore, the study recommends gender sensitisation and the need for public private partnership synergy to explore the untapped potentials in this sub-sector in the studied area as almost half of the farmers were found not to be productive in the utilisation of their resources.

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Determinants of Life Satisfaction among Female-Headed Households in Malaysia

International Journal of Business and Society ◽

10.33736/ijbs.3175.2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 276-295

Author(s):

Mohamad Fazli Sabri ◽

Thinagaran Moga Dass ◽

Nik Ahmad Sufian Burhan ◽

Husniyah Abdul Rahim @ Abdul Wahab ◽

Rusitha Wijekoon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Locus Of Control ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Financial Vulnerability ◽

Financial Capability ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Significant Relationships ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Female Headed Households ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Female-headed households in Malaysia have been a financially vulnerable community in the society where their life satisfaction becomes a question. Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors affecting life satisfaction among female-headed households in Malaysia. A total of 527 respondents who are single, divorced, separated or widowed women, with children in the home including those on public assistance participated in this study which adapted a multi-stage sampling method using self-administered questionnaire. The results show that locus of control, religiosity, financial capability, and financial vulnerability have positive significant relationships with life satisfaction. The multiple regressions show that locus of control, religiosity, financial capability, and financial vulnerability are significant determinants of life satisfaction among female-headed household in Malaysia. More knowledge, and enhancement through financial workshops could be helpful to empower female-headed household on the use of modern financial instruments. Hence, able to increase financial capability and reduce financial vulnerability of female-headed households in Malaysia towards a better life satisfaction.

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Attitudes and Behaviour of Nigerian University Students towards Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology ◽

10.36108/njsa/9002/70(0110) ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ezebunwa E. Nwokocha ◽

Victor Eyango

Keyword(s):

Reasoned Action ◽

Health Belief ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Hiv Counselling And Testing ◽

Nigerian University ◽

Belief Model ◽

Voluntary Counselling And Testing

Despite increased campaign for voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria only a negligible number of young people participates in this activity. This study investigates the factors affecting the attitudes and behaviour of students at the University of Ibadan, which is a microcosm of other universities in the country, as a way of understanding the context in which apathy towards VCT occurs. The Health Belief Model and the Theory of Reasoned Action enable the study to highlight the variables that interact to influence students’ behaviour towards VCT. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews (IDIs). The survey involved 400 respondents selected through a multi-stage sampling technique, while 12 IDIs were conducted among undergraduate and postgraduate students identified as relatively knowledgeable about issues related to VCT – mainly as peer educators. The findings show that although 95.3% of the students were aware of VCT, only 15% of them had undertaken voluntary HIV testing. The specific results indicate that there is a wide gap between intention and action related to VCT. Of the 57.5% respondents who had discussed VCT and intended to participate in it, only 27.3% actually underwent VCT. A combination of overconfidence in not being HIV positive, fear of testing positive to the virus, the perceived non-confidentiality of test results and stigma and discrimination strongly discourage students from partaking in VCT. The study clearly indicates the need to bridge the gap between knowledge and behaviour through vigorous sensitization and enlightenment activities.

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Gendered Division of Domestic Labour and Childbearing Intentions in Tehran, Iran

Journal of Family & Reproductive Health ◽

10.18502/jfrh.v15i4.7887 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Modiri ◽

Rasoul Sadeghi

Keyword(s):

Division Of Labour ◽

Married Women ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Multi Stage ◽

The Family ◽

Domestic Labour ◽

Asian Context

Objective: Changes in the gendered division of domestic labour are often assumed to influence childbearing intention, but existing evidence is varied and less examined in the Asian context. This paper aims to investigate the association between the gendered division of domestic labour and the intention to have another child. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Tehran on 455 married women aged 18-40 years who were selected through a multi-stage cluster sampling. Results: Domestic labour is still a feminine role and the majority of women are satisfied with the division of domestic labour. Women’s satisfaction with the division of domestic labour is a predictor of their tendency to have another child, but the actual division of domestic labour has not a significant effect on women’s desire to childbearing, in the multivariate model. Conclusion: Women’s desire for having another child is positively impacted by their satisfaction with the gendered division of labour in their household. To achieve more fertility, gender equality in the family and identifying the factors affecting women's satisfaction with the division of domestic labour is suggested.

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Students’ mathematics achievement in Mindanao context: A meta-analysis

JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) ◽

10.23917/jramathedu.v5i2.10282 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 148-159

Author(s):

Roar Abalos Callaman ◽

Estela Corro Itaas

Keyword(s):

Mathematics Achievement ◽

Hierarchical Linear Modeling ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Linear Modeling ◽

Related Factors ◽

Public And Private ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Learning Attitudes ◽

Multi Stage

Over the years, there have been several studies exploring the factors affecting mathematics achievement. However, no study, specifically in the Mindanao context has attempted to summarize or illustrate the model for these sets of studies. This study aims to analyze the overall effect size of the factors on the student’s achievement in mathematics. The causal-comparative research design was utilized to synthesize the existing research about the student-related, teacher-related, and school-related factors that have -greatly influenced students’ mathematics achievement. Through the use of a multi-stage sampling design, 200 existing studies were funneled down to 50 with 158 effect sizes which met the inclusion criteria coming from the different colleges and universities in Mindanao. To determine the significant factors be included in the model that significantly influence students’ achievement, Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) was utilized. The findings revealed that the overall effect sizes have a small effect on mathematics achievement. On the other hand, mathematical skills, attitude, and self-efficacy are found to be the predictors of students’ mathematical achievement. Further, it was concluded that the type of school where the student is studying could cause significant variation in the effect sizes. It is recommended that educational institutions may review regularly the curriculum addressing the disparity of achievement between public and private schools. Also, teachers may utilize varied teaching strategies so that students would develop interest and positive learning attitudes towards mathematics.

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Patients’ Concerns at Their Admission in Hospital and Its Related Factors in Kermanshah, Iran

Disease and Diagnosis ◽

10.34172/ddj.2021.05 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 23-28

Author(s):

Soraya Siabani ◽

Leila Solouki ◽

Afshin Almasi ◽

Sina Siabani ◽

Motahareh Khaledi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hospital Costs ◽

Length Of Hospital Stay ◽

Final Diagnosis ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Related Factors ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Hospital Administrators ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Significant Difference

Background: One of the critical factors affecting patients’ outcomes is their concerns about different issues during their admission to the hospital. Clarifying these concerns and providing appropriate approaches could improve the quality of care, result in better outcomes, and reduce treatment costs. The present study aimed to investigate patients’ concerns during hospitalization, and the likely related factors of the educational hospitals in Kermanshah, western Iran. Materials and Methods: This analytical-descriptive study included 600 adult patients selected via a multi-stage sampling method and admitted to all four educational hospitals affiliated to Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences )KUMS) in 2016. Required data were collected using a survey with 15 questions on demographic information, current disease, medical records, and a researcher-developed questionnaire on factors causing concern in the Likert scale. Results: Of 600 patients who participated in the survey, 336 (56%) were female and 486 )81%) were married. The most frequent concerns were the length of admission, failure in treatment or recovery, and hospital costs, respectively. The length of hospital stay, income, and level of education were significantly associated with the concern scores. Also, there was a significant difference between concern score distributions in groups with a definite diagnosis of illnesses (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study suggested a correlation between variables such as education, income, the final diagnosis of a sickness, and the concern level of admitted patients. Our findings could help managers and hospital administrators better understand the concerns of admitted patients and find solutions to remove them.

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Assessing Factors Affecting Moringa Production at North-western Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia

Agricultural Science ◽

10.30560/as.v2n1p17 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. p17

Author(s):

Teklemariam Abadi Gebrezihar ◽

Zemeda Desta ◽

Hadush Hagos

Keyword(s):

Sampling Procedure ◽

Human Consumption ◽

Limiting Factor ◽

Northern Ethiopia ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Plant Cultivation ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Western Zone ◽

Land Size ◽

Lack Of Knowledge

Moringa is a highly valued plant that is mostly grown in arid and semi-arid areas which used for food, medication and industrial purposes. This study investigates the factors affecting Moringa plant cultivation among farmers in Northern Ethiopia. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to collect data from 54 farmers using questionnaire. Data were analysed using the descriptive statistics. The study identified the socioeconomic characteristics of the sampled respondents. Literate farmers were better in cultivation of Moringa plant than the illiterate one. It also reveals that land size were not the limiting factor for Moringa cultivation in the study area. This study shows that though farmers utilize Moringa, but still there is lack of knowledge on production, utilization, nutritional and economic importance of the plant. Of the total sampled 46.3% of the respondents used Moringa for human consumption. While compared to the proportion who cultivates Moringa it is relatively low. This low utilization of Moringa in the area attributed due to limited or no awareness on nutritional importance of Moringa and lack of knowledge on preparation of the Moringa utilization. The farmers mentioned that the main constraints that hinder Moringa cultivation is lack of awareness, lack of seedling availability, easily damageable by animals and attacked by termites. Based on the findings; this study recommends that the respective districts, other stakeholders and projects should take responsibilities in creating awareness regarding benefits and utilization process of the plant and offering Moringa seedlings to the society.

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