Survey Research and Social Class in Venezuela: Evaluating Alternative Measures and Their Impact on Assessments of Class Voting

2013 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Handlin
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Household Composition ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validity Assessment ◽  
Class Voting ◽  
Alternative Measures ◽  
Very High

AbstractThe ascendance of the left in Latin America has sparked new interest in the politicization of social class. What factors should scholars consider in choosing and constructing measures of social class in survey research? To what degree can measurement affect results? This article evaluates several common measures in terms of validity and reliability. It then shows that alternative measures produce strikingly different results when examining class voting in Venezuela’s 2006 presidential election. Simple measures of household income or wealth, which fare poorly in validity assessment, suggest minimal levels of class voting. Various socioeconomic scales that also incorporate data on education and, in some cases, weights for household composition, suggest very high levels of class voting. The article provides guidelines for evaluating measures and illuminates the debate on class voting in Venezuela. Scholars have reached contradictory conclusions while using different measures, but the decisive role of measurement has gone unrecognized.

Mindfulness at the workplace: an approach to promote employees pro-environmental behaviour

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin Kumar ◽  
Tapan K. Panda ◽  
Krishan Kumar Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Environmental Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between employees’ mindfulness and pro-environmental behaviour, along with the mediating role of self-transcendent values, at the workplace. Design/methodology/approach The study uses online data collected from 381 respondents employed in different industries across India. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to check the construct’s validity and reliability and Pearson correlation was used to examine the relationship between the variables. Moreover, the PROCESS macro of Hayes (2017) was used to examine the mediation. Findings Employees’ mindfulness was found to be positively associated with voluntary pro-environmental behaviour at the workplace, and the mediation analysis specifies that a self-transcendent value partially mediates this relationship. Research limitations/implications This study tested and extends the S-ART model and Schwartz value theory in the context of employees’ pro-environment behaviours at the workplace. Practical implications The results could be encouraging and helpful for top management and organizational change champions in strategizing and effective implementation of mindfulness programmes that would encourage and enhance employees’ voluntary participation in environment-friendly activities at their workplace. Originality/value Despite the decisive role of employees in organisations’ environmental sustainability programmes’ success, the availability of scant literature has led researchers to call for more studies. The present study is timely and could be the first to examine the role of employees’ mindfulness and self-transcendent values in influencing employees’ engagement in environmental-friendly behaviours at the workplace.

scholarly journals ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEPUTUSAN NASABAH UNTUK MENYIMPAN DANA PADA BANK SYARI’AH DI KOTA PURWOKERTO (Studi pada BRI Syariah dan Bank Muammalat Cabang Purwokerto)

Media Ekonomi ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Nita Despri Kartikasari ◽  
Hermin Endratno
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Reference Groups ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Class Reference

This study was conducted to analyze the factors that influence a client's decision to deposit funds in Islamic banks. In this study, the data used is primary data by questionnaire to customers of BRI Syariah and bank Muammalat Purwokerto with a sample of 156 reaponden. In the sampling method, the author uses purposive sampling method. The analysis used in this study using validity and reliability test, classic assumption test, multiple regression analysis, and hypothesis testing F-test, t-test and the coefficient of determination (R2). The results showed that the characteristic variable bank, syariah factors, social class, reference groups, the role of family factors, factors perceived marketing stimuli simultaneously have a positive impact on the customer's decision to save in Islamic banks. Partial test results can be concluded that social class variables and variable marketing stimuli have a positive effect but not significant, while the variable characteristics of the bank, syariah factors, reference groups and family roles positive and significant impact on customer decisions. Concluded that all six variables are able to explain the customer's decision amounted to 44.5% (adjusted R-square value), while the remaining 55.5% is explained by other factors beyond the research Keyword: Factor analysis, the customer's decision, Islamic banks

scholarly journals Motivasi Petani dalam Optomalisasi Pemanfaatan Pekarangan di Kecamatan Puncak Sorik Marapi

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Ameilia Zuliyanti Siregar ◽  
Nurliana Harahap ◽  
Layla Rahma Hayati
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Integrated Agriculture ◽  
Family Nutrition ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Very High

<p><em>Fulfillment of food at the individual level is carried out through activities to optimize the use yards, this activity is intended to anticipate food insecurity in various regions. Utilization of yards is managed through approach of integrated agriculture of types plant, livestock and fish farming, to ensure the continuous availability of diverse foods, in order to fulfill family nutrition. The research objectives are to verify the level of farmers motivation which optimizing the utilization of their yards in Puncak Sorik Marapi District. The research uses descriptive analysis by a quantitative approach. Furthermore, the data were collected by a questionnaire instrument which it had tested for validity and reliability, using multiple linear regression and a Likert scale. The study resulted show that level farmers motivation which optimizing the use of yards in Puncak Sorik Marapi District is in the very high category, namely 80.81%, while the results of linear regression onwhich farmer motivation influenced by optimizing used yards are obtained by the following equation Y = - 0.980 + 0.136x_1-0.023x_2 + 0.432x_3 + 0.135x_4. Further tests using t-count showed that the factors that the significant effect on motivation farmers in optimizing use of their yards were farmers' perceptions (2.651), the role of extension workers (5,464), and farmer characteristics (2.894).</em></p>

THE ROLE OF GRASSLAND IN MANAGEMENT

1968 ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
B.K. Cameron
Keyword(s):  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Silt Loam ◽  
Average Annual Rainfall ◽  
Very High ◽  
Wilting Point

THE PROPERTY to be discussed is a mixed sheep and cropping unit, situated ei ht a miles east of Ashburton and midway between the Ra aia and the Ashburton rivers. Average annual rainfall is 27 in., evenly spread, but there is very high summer evaporation and therefore frequent droughts. On average, the soil is below wilting point for 40 to 50 days each summer. Winters are cold with the soil temperature being below 48°F for about four months each year. The soil is a Lismore stony silt loam averaging 9 in. in depth over gravel.

Role of Vasavaleha in the management of Covid19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 259-261
Author(s):  
Aamir Khan ◽  
Rajni K. Gurmule
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Spreading Rate ◽  
Host Immune System ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Antitussive Effect ◽  
Corona Viruses ◽  
Very High

Vasavaleha is one of the best medicine given for respiratory diseases. Corona viruses typically affect the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as coughing, fever and shortness of breath. It also affects host immune system of human body. Spreading rate of this disease is very high. Whole world is seeking for the treatment which can uproots this diseases. There in no vaccine available till date against this pandemic disease. Ayurveda mainly focuses on prevention of diseases alongwith its total cure. Rajyakshma Vyadhi is MadhyamMarga Roga as per Ayurveda. It shows many symptoms such as Kasa, Shwasa etc. By overall view of Covid 19, shows its resemblance with Rajyakshma Vyadhi described in Ayurveda. Vasavaleha is a Kalpa which is described in Rogadhikara of Rajyakshma. It shows Kasahara, Shwashara properties. It consists of Vasa, Pipalli, Madhu and Goghrita. These components shows actions like bronchodilation, antitussive effect and many more other actions. Pipalli shows important Rasayana effect. So in present review, we have tried to focus on role of Vasavaleha in the management of Covid 19. This can be used as preventive as well as adjuvant medication in treating Covid 19. There is need of further clinical research to rule of exact action of Vasavaleha against Covid 19.

PERAN KELEMBAGAAN LOKAL DALAM PENGELOLAAN PERIKANAN DI ERA DESENTRALISASI

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Mustaqim - Mustaqim
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Fishery Resources ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Interpretation Process ◽  
The Government ◽  
Critical Interpretation ◽  
Centralization And Decentralization

Abstract. The purpose of this research is to analyze the role of Panglima Laot in the management of fishery resources in Sabang Island. To be able to understand the fisheries management that involves the role of the community in the form of local institutions, a series in-depth interview, observation, as well as literature were successfully carried out to local fishery community. Since this study is a combination of qualitative and quantitative method, the data collection was analysed using phenomenological approach and critical interpretation process to see the validity and reliability of the research findings.  Referring to previous research evidence, the results show that the presence of Panglima Laot has played an important role in providing information, invitation, supervision and participation in the management of fishery resources. In addition, the role of Panglima Laot in the management of fishery resources includes carrying out customs, assisting the government, resolving conflicts in the community, preventing illegal fishing, preserving the coastal environment and fighting for the living standards of fishermen is very influential both in centralization and decentralization era.  Therefore, these findings can be categorized as a useful information for any party working in field of fishery program. 

The main directions of educational policy of Finland

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
K. E. Stupak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Education System ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
The State ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
State Education Policy ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
State Education

The article deals with analyzing the main streams of the education policy in Finland, which reflect the relationship between a person and society in modern socio–economic conditions. Such policy directs the system of education to change the person and his mind himself. Finland using its education system, has long before been concerned about preparing people for the future by reforming approaches to teaching in schools and higher education institutions. As a result, it has achieved world–wide recognition and top positions in various ratings have resulted. Therefore, today there is a great interest of scientists in certain issues of education functioning in Finland. Thus, G. Androshchuk, V. Butova. I. Zhernokleeva, T. Pushkareva and others study in their works the purpose and decisive role of Finland's education policy in the development of the education system. S. Grinyuk and V. Zagvozdkin pay attention to the practical the steps of reforming the Finnish system of education. T. Drobyshevsk investigates the system of providing educational services in Finland as a sector of knowledge production. L. Volynets, P. Kukharchuk consider the principles of the state education policy of Finland. L. Smolskaya examines the role of the state policy in implementing the "Finnish phenomenon"; P. Basyliuk and Yu. Kulykova, focus attention on the study of the evolution of the system of higher education in Finland; O. Scherbak reveals peculiarities of vocational education and training.

Assessment Instrument of Fiqh Mu'āmalāt Learning with Financial Literacy Oriented

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adib Rifqi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

The goal of this cross-sectional survey research was to find the validity and reliability of assessment instrument for fiqh mu'āmalāt learning with financial literacy oriented for secondary education. To reveal validity is assessed based on obtain judgement expert and reliability measured by internal consistency. It was gained that the validity is 7 items very feasible and 5 item quite feasible with reliability’s value is 0,763. This finding shows that assessment instrument can be used to analyze difficulties of students for designing lesson plan of fiqh mu'āmalāt learning with financial literacy oriented.

Democratization in Serbia: An Analysis of Rational Choice and Structuralist Explanations

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dunja Apostolov-Dimitrijevic
Keyword(s):  
Rational Choice ◽  
Path Dependence ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Political Leadership ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
The Other ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Transitional Societies ◽  
The Face

This paper explains political democratization in Post-Milosevic Serbia, utilizing two different accounts of the democratization process: one rooted in the rational choice framework and the other in structuralism. While rational choice explains the decisive role of political leadership in overcoming path dependence, the structuralist explanations show the transnational linkages that encourage democratization in the face of domestic setbacks. This particular debate between the two types of explanations represents the larger debate concerning the role of internal factors and external linkages in propelling democratization in transitional societies. The paper concludes by integrating the two sets of explanations offered by each theoretical perspective, in order to develop a coherent understanding of Serbia's democratization.   Full text available at: https://doi.org/10.22215/rera.v9i1.240

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