Spatial Agglomerations in the Spanish Food Industry: Does Sectorial Disaggregation Matter?

2020 ◽  
pp. 016001762093417
Author(s):  
José Miguel Giner-Pérez ◽  
María Jesús Santa-María
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
High Level ◽  
Nonparametric Statistical

The food industry is the most important industrial activity in Spain in terms of production and employment; its spatial concentration is considerable. However, there is a lack of quantitative research on its agglomerations, especially at high levels of spatial and sectorial disaggregation. With the study presented, this deficit is addressed, using systematic and quantitative methods to examine the spatial agglomeration in the subsectors that the food industry is specialized. Spanish food industry clusters have been identified by applying a top-down quantitative methodological approach—the cluster index—and following a high level of territorial and sectorial disaggregation. Clusters were identified at the three- and four-digit sectorial disaggregation. The number of four-digit-level relevant clusters was higher than three-digit disaggregation. This evidence was verified using nonparametric statistical tests (Wilcoxon signed-rank test). Furthermore, the analysis of four significant three-digit subsectors allows us to advance two alternative explanations for the divergent results at the different levels of the analysis (three digits vs. four digits). This partly explains the potential competitiveness of Spain in the food industry and shows the possibility of establishing policies for the development of clusters.

The Acceptability and Effectiveness of Videos Promoting Smoking Cessation Among Australians Experiencing Mental Illness

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110347
Author(s):  
Ratika Sharma-Kumar ◽  
Cheneal Puljević ◽  
Kylie Morphett ◽  
Carla Meurk ◽  
Coral Gartner
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Promote Smoking Cessation ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
High Level

There are high rates of tobacco smoking among people who experience mental illness (MI). While videos are an effective method of disseminating health-related information, there is limited research investigating the effectiveness of video-delivered education promoting smoking cessation among people living with MI. This formative study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and acceptability of targeted video resources providing smoking cessation information and advice to smokers with MI. This study used a mixed-method design; 29 Australian smokers living with MI completed a preinterview survey including 12 questions assessing knowledge about smoking cessation, watched six videos developed by the research team providing information about smoking cessation, took part in semistructured interviews about the videos’ quality, content, and format, and then completed a postinterview survey identical to the preinterview survey to assess changes in smoking cessation-related knowledge. A Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to calculate changes in cessation-related knowledge, and thematic analysis was used to identify common themes in qualitative data. We found a statistically significant increase in participants’ smoking cessation-related knowledge scores after watching the videos. Participants indicated an overall high level of acceptability of the videos’ quality, content, and format, and findings from the semistructured interviews reflected these favorable views. This study’s findings provide a new understanding of the effectiveness and acceptability of customized video-based education to promote smoking cessation among people living with MI, and can be used to inform the content and focus of video resources aimed at increasing knowledge about smoking cessation for people experiencing MI.

scholarly journals An empirical examination of the role of emotional knowledge in the teaching profession

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. S1-S11
Author(s):  
Laura Erundina Riveiro-Villodres ◽  
Francisco Javier Blanco-Encomienda ◽  
María José Latorre-Medina
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Emotional Intelligence Training

Modern society has plunged us into a maelstrom of telematics information with little control. Teachers from any field must be trained in order to pass on the confidence and values to withstand this media pressure to their students. To this end, one of the areas of knowledge on which greater emphasis should be placed is that related to emotional intelligence. The study reported on here focused on this type of knowledge among professional music studies teachers in conservatories, asking what the perception of this group on the aforementioned area of knowledge is and to what extent it has been received during their initial training. For this investigation we used a quantitative methodological approach, and via descriptive analysis, a non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and inferential analysis, we found significant differences regarding the two scales considered: level of agreement and emotional intelligence training received. Furthermore, regarding the descriptive variables, significant differences were also found through the application of the Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis test.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Media Promosi “Piring Makanku” Pedoman Gizi Seimbang Sebagai Panduan Sekali Makan (The Effectiveness of Media promotion "Piring Makanku" Balanced Nutrition Guidelines as a Guide Once Packed)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Pravasta Ade Pratama ◽  
Elfian Zulkarnain ◽  
Mury Ririanty
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Media Communication ◽  
The Public ◽  
Nutrition Guidelines ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Government

Abstract The problem of nutrition in Indonesia currently has entered a double nutritional problems i.e. less nutritional problems and excess nutritional problems. Is a group of kids who are prone to more nutrition. Department of health’s strategic plan outlines the goals of health promotion 2005-2009 with principal activities the development of health promotion and media communication technology, information and education (KIE). The Government issued a Balanced Nutritional Guidelines contained media promotion "Tumpeng" and "Piring Makanku" in an attempt to lower and maintain the nutritional status of the public. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of media promotion "Piring Makanku". This research was quantitative research semi experimental at SDN Jember Lor 1. Data analysis was the analysis of the statistical test of Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and Mann Whitney with α = 0.05. The results showed that the media "Piring Makanku" effective in improving knowledge, attitudes and practice towards a balanced nutrition.    Keywords: The Effectiveness of Media, Piring Makanku, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

scholarly journals Terapi Kognitif Perilaku untuk Menurunkan Potensi Kekambuhan pada Narapidana Mantan Pecandu Narkoba

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Krishna Ratna Sari ◽  
Hamidah Hamidah ◽  
Adijanti Marheni
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Peredaran narkoba tidak hanya terjadi di berbagai tempat umum, namun juga di dalam suatu lembaga pemasyarakatan. Bagi narapidana yang merupakan mantan pecandu narkoba di lembaga pemasyarakatan, hal ini dapat mempengaruhi potensi mengalami kekambuhan yang menjadi semakin tinggi. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk menurunkan potensi mengalami kekambuhan adalah dengan pemberian terapi kognitif perilaku. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menguji efektivitas terapi kognitif perilaku untuk menurunkan potensi kekambuhan pada narapidana mantan pecandu narkoba di salah satu lembaga pemasyarakatan di Bali. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif ekperimen dengan one group pretest-posttest design. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah pusposive sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji beda Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai negative ranks = 3 dengan nilai Z= -1.604 dan Asymp. Sig. = 0.109 (p>0.05). Hal ini berarti tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan potensi kekambuhan narapidana mantan pecandu narkoba di lembaga pemasyarakatan sebelum dan setelah diberikan terapi kognitif perilaku. Meskipun begitu, angka negative ranks menunjukkan bahwa seluruh skor posttest lebih rendah dari skor pretest sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terapi kognitif perilaku dapat menurunkan potensi kekambuhan pada narapidana mantan pecandu narkoba di lembaga pemasyarakatan.  Drug trafficking not only occurs in various public places but also in prison. For the former drug addicts prisoners, this can affect the potential of relapse to become even higher. One effort to reduce the potential of relapse is by giving cognitive behavioral therapy. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of cognitive- behavioral therapy to reduce the potential of relapse in former drug addicts at one of the prisons in Bali. This study uses quantitative methods with one group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using a Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The results showed the value of negative ranks = 3 with Z values = -1.604 and Asymp. Sig. = 0.109 (p> 0.05). It means there is no significant difference in the potential relapse of the former drug addicts prisoners before and after cognitive-behavioral therapy program. However, negative ranks score indicates that all of the posttest scores are lower than the pretest score. So it can be concluded that cognitive-behavioral therapy can reduce the potential of relapse in former drug addicts prisoners.

scholarly journals Efektifitas Model Pelatihan Outbound Resolusi Konflik dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Resolusi Konflik Interpersonal pada Diri Remaja

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hetti Sari Ramadhani
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Interpersonal Conflict ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Nonparametric Statistical ◽  
Conflict Resolution Training

This study aimed to test the effectiveness of the model outbound conflict resolution training to improve interpersonal conflict resolution skills in adolescent self . The population was 198 adolescents aged 16-18 years who waitinglist follow the activities of outbound training in TSOT Group Prigen, purposive sampling is done by taking a low score scale resolution of the conflict as much as 30 teenagers who will be divided into two groups: the control group and the experiment group. Calculations made from gainscore value obtained from the pretest and posttest control group and experimental groups with nonparametric statistical Wilcoxon Signed Rank test . Based on the calculation obtained by the Sig . ( 2 tailed) is 0.001 < 0.05 , the obtained results of Ho refused and H1 accepted that there is effectiveness of outbound training model of conflict resolution in improving interpersonal conflict resolution skills in adolescent self.

scholarly journals REAKSI INVESTOR DALAM PASAR MODAL TERHADAP UNDANG-UNDANG TAX AMNESTY (EVENT STUDY PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DALAM IDX 30 DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nida Nur Hidayah ◽  
Budi Susetyo ◽  
Yanti Puji Astutie
Keyword(s):  
Abnormal Return ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Trade Volume ◽  
Tax Amnesty ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Signed Rank Test

This research is aimed to know the differences of abnormal return, stock trade volume, and stock trade frequency in before and after the existance of Tax Amnesty Laws. Kind of this research was quantitative research by using secondary data that was gained from company's annual report. Population used in this research was enrolled companies in IDX 30 in Indonesia Stock Exchange that the total was 30 companies. In sample taking technique, the reseacher used purposive sampling with enrolled companies' criterias in IDX 30 periodes March 2017 - April 2017. Tecnique of analyzing data that was used is Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The result of this research shows that there are no differences of abnormal return in before and after the existance of Tax Amnesty Laws with score Asymp.Sig 2 Tailed 0,398. In hypothesis 2, there are the differences of stock trade volume in before and after the existance of Tax Amnesty Laws with score Asymp.Sig 2 Tailed 0,000. Then in hypothesis 2, there are the differences of stock trade frequency in before and after the existance of Tax Amnesty Laws with score Asymp.Sig 2 Tailed 0,000.  Keywords: abnormal return, stock trade volume, stock trade frequency, and Tax Amnesty.

scholarly journals The Effect of Teaching English Using Realia Media on Students’ Speaking Ability

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 218-227
Author(s):  
Uchy Mokho Adrianty
Keyword(s):  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Level Of Significance

This goal of this study was to see if there was any significant effect on students’ speaking achievement after they were taught using Realia media at MTs Muhammadiyah 1 Pekanbaru. This quantitative research method used a pre-experimental design. The technique of collecting the data used total sampling. It took one class; the eighth grade as an experimental class that consisted of 12 students. The researcher administered one time of pre-test, six times of treatments, and one time of post-test. Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to analyzed the data and the hypothesis testing was analyzed by using SPSS version 20.00 at the significant level of p<0.05. The mean score increased from 43.42 up to 60.92. The result of hypothesis testing showed that the significant (2-tailed) is p value=0.003 and the level of significance is if p value<0.05. It means there was a significant effect on students’ speaking achievement after they were taught by using Realia.

scholarly journals Personal motivational resource as a condition for the development of self-education competence in university students

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 311-324
Author(s):  
Olga V. Solovieva ◽  
◽  
Natalia B. Romaeva ◽  
Olesya D. Salnikova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Federal State ◽  
North Caucasus ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Motivational Structure ◽  
High Level

Introduction. The relevance of the research subject was determined by the present-day higher-education requirements for students’ self-educational competence. One of the conditions for its development is the personal motivational resource which allows the student to actualise and reliably meet his/her need for self-education and self-development. Materials and methods. The research was carried out on the basis of the federal state autonomous institution of higher education North-Caucasus Federal University (N=200) with the use of the following methods: the authors’ questionnaire “Assessing the level of students’ self-education”, “Diagnostics of the personality’s motivational structure” (Milman), “Methodology for exploring the learning motivation” (Lukyanova, Kalinkina), adapted version of “Diagnostics of motivators of a person’s social and psychological activity” (Fetiskin). The study used as well the comparative methods of mathematical statistics (Mann Whitney U test; Wilcoxon signed-rank test). Results. It was revealed that 30% and 29% of students, respectively, demonstrated low and high levels of formed self-education competence. The students with the high level of self-education had a progressive profile of personal motivational structure for the most part (41.4%); a very high level of motivation for learning, development motives and expressed inclination to creative activity (48.3%) testifying to internal motivation and personality-inherent substantiation of learning; the need for success (48.2%) and the tendency towards affiliation (group recognition) (41.4%). The students with the low level of self-education are predominantly characterised by impulsive (26.6%) and regressive (23.3%) profiles of personal motivational structure; moderate and reduced levels of motivation for learning (50%); three groups of motives: achieving success – 30.0%; striving for power – 36.7%; tendency towards affiliation – 33.3%, which evidences the prevailing external motivation for learning. The intergroup differences according to the Mann Whitney U test are statistically significant (p<0.05). The obtained results of the students’ personal motivational characteristics made it possible to identify the areas of content-specific support required for the development of self-education competence in undergraduate students. The experimental control-stage data showed positive dynamics in the development of the students’ self-education competence. A number of statistically significant differences according to the Wilcoxon signed-rank test were identified (p <0.05; p <0.01).

scholarly journals Screening for Stereopsis of Children Using an Autostereoscopic Smartphone

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yanhui Yang ◽  
Huang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Weighted Kappa ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
3D Effects ◽  
High Level ◽  
Acuity Test ◽  
Stereo Acuity ◽  
Level Of Agreement

Background. The advantage of using an autostereoscopic smartphone is that it can achieve 3D effects without the need for glasses. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether this technology could be utilized to detect stereoacuity. Methods. An autostereoscopic smartphone was used to imitate Lang stereotest I & II, Pass Test 3, Dinosaur Stereoacuity Test, and the Random Dot Stereo Acuity Test to screen the stereopsis of children from 3–6 years old. Results. No significant difference was found between each pair of groups (autostereoscopic smartphone vs. Lang stereotest I, Lang stereotest II, Pass Test 3, Dinosaur Stereoacuity Test, and Random Dot Stereo Acuity Test, respectively; Wilcoxon signed-rank test, P value all >0.05). All of the weighted kappa were higher than 0.84. Therefore, all of the comparisons between measurements showed a high level of agreement. Conclusions. The autostereoscopic smartphone is an effective tool when used for the screening of deficiency in stereopsis.

scholarly journals Statistical approach for selection of regression model during validation of bioanalytical method

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (01) ◽  
pp. 19-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalija Nakov ◽  
Jasmina Tonic-Ribarska ◽  
Aneta Dimitrovska ◽  
Rumenka Petkovska
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Quadratic Regression ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Parametric Statistical Test ◽  
Selection Of

The selection of an adequate regression model is the basis for obtaining accurate and reproducible results during the bionalytical method validation. Given the wide concentration range, frequently present in bioanalytical assays, heteroscedasticity of the data may be expected. Several weighted linear and quadratic regression models were evaluated during the selection of the adequate curve fit using nonparametric statistical tests: One sample rank test and Wilcoxon signed rank test for two independent groups of samples. The results obtained with One sample rank test could not give statistical justification for the selection of linear vs. quadratic regression models because slight differences between the error (presented through the relative residuals) were obtained. Estimation of the significance of the differences in the RR was achieved using Wilcoxon signed rank test, where linear and quadratic regression models were treated as two independent groups. The application of this simple non-parametric statistical test provides statistical confirmation of the choice of an adequate regression model.

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