scholarly journals Analysis of Innovative Start-Up Companies – Case of Košice Region

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Džupka ◽  
Slávka Klasová ◽  
Viliam Kováč
Keyword(s):  
Initial Phase ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Bank Loans ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Small Market ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
Chi Square Test

<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> Support policy for start-up companies is being developed nowadays in Slovakia, but so far there has hardly been any research focuses on this issue. Therefore, the aim of this article is to identify, what are the specific needs and funding sources of start-up companies according to their stage of development.<br /><strong>Methodology/Approach:</strong> This paper used questionnaire empirical approach. The research was conducted in the Košice region. The sample of 47 innovative start-up companies was obtained and analysed using statistical measurements such as the Pearson’s chi-square test and the correspondence analysis method. <br /><strong>Findings:</strong> The results reveal that start-up companies at their initial phase of development mostly use bank loans as a funding source of their activities, but they opt also business angel as their source of funding at start phase of development. The findings further discover relation between the stage of the development of start-up company and its specific need. Additionally, research probes that collaboration with other firms or universities has a positive impact on prosperity of the start-up company in terms of higher profitability and better access to funding.<br /><strong>Research limitation/Implication:</strong> The Košice region is not an area, where representative survey in the field of start-up companies can be held nowadays. It relates to small market of innovative and creative solutions and goes with not so developed incentives to support start-up companies in their initial phase of development too. Thus, all the results and the outcomes coming from the dataset can be considered rather <span style="background-color: #f5f6f5;">demonstrational</span> than complex.<br /><strong>Originality/Value of paper:</strong> We show the specific needs and funding sources for start-up companies in the Košice region according to their stage of development and thus identify, which aspects government representatives should pay attention to and what should be taken into consideration when designing policy initiatives oriented towards support of start-up prosperity. Furthermore, we bridge the gap between increased attention to analysis of start-up companies and no effort made to analyse them in the Košice region.</p>

scholarly journals Growth Pattern and Trends in Startup Funding in INDIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 3721-3724
Keyword(s):  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Experimental Phase ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Professional Qualification ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Expansion Stage ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Prime Objective

This paper presents the trend and growth pattern of startup ventures, their types and different stages of funding in India. The prime objective of this research was to study growth pattern of the startups and stages of funding received by these startups. The analysis has shown Indian start-up companies prefer primarily funding in four different stages, such as early stage, growth stage, expansion stage and bridge funding. The result has also shown that maximum funding was received in the expansion stage in the financial years. Bridge funding is becoming more and more prevalent, almost 10 per cent of deals. Further, it is noticed that the entrepreneurs find financial support from other funding sources, after the initial experimental phase. The results of chi-square test revealed that there is no significant association between stages of funding and level of development of startup. Further, the test also revealed no significant association between financing methods and professional qualification of promoters of startup.

scholarly journals COMMERCIAL BANKS AND THEIR EFFECT ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES FINANCING IN RWANDA: A CASE STUDY OF KIGALI CITY AND SOUTHERN PROVINCE

AGROFOR ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mutamuliza EULARIE ◽  
Giramata AURORE
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Southern Province ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Commercial Banks worldwide are identified to be one of the key players in the financial industry that have positively affected individuals involved in business, and the economy at large, through the functions they perform in the economy. However, inadequate financing in the activities of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is still the major constraint faced by people involved in business activities. Even though the Government of Rwanda has made effort to improve the accessibility to credit, entrepreneurs still have some challenges to access financial services in order to improve their businesses. The purpose of this research was to assess the contribution of commercial banks in financing SMEs in Rwanda. A sample of 60 SMEs was selected in Kigali and Southern Province of Rwanda. Data was collected from the respondents through a structured questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentage distributions. A Pearson Chi-Square Test was used to analyze the relationship between commercial banks and SMEs in Rwanda. The results indicated that the main purposes of loan application were start-up capital, working capital and expansion of businesses. The results also revealed that there was positive relationship between commercial banks and SMEs in Rwanda. The results revealed as well, that commercial banks in Rwanda played a crucial role in contribution to SME’s economic development and small and medium entrepreneurs who got credit from commercial banks expanded their businesses and increased their income.

scholarly journals Towards Sustainable Private Labels—What is the Consumer Behavior Relating to Private Labels in the UK and Poland?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 6035
Author(s):  
Maksymilian Czeczotko ◽  
Hanna Górska-Warsewicz ◽  
Wacław Laskowski
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Private Labels ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Generic Products ◽  
Kohonen’S Neural Network ◽  
The Uk

Consumer behavior towards private labels (PLs) is constantly changing, accompanied by the development from generic products, offered at very low prices, towards sustainable PLs. Our study aimed to analyze the behavior of British and Polish consumers towards PLs of the retail chains. To achieve this, special attention was given to the following issues: frequency of purchasing PLs by food categories, motives for purchasing PL products, opinions of the current development of PLs, and length of the period of purchasing products under PLs. We also presented the socioeconomic features of the Polish and British consumers purchasing PL products using a correspondence graph. Our research was conducted using a sample of 500 adults from Poland and 500 adults from the UK and the Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing method (CAWI) was used. The questionnaire was addressed only to adults who declared that they purchase PL products. For a detailed analysis of consumer choices and service quality assessment, we used Pearson’s chi-square test, as well as the Kohonen’s neural network and multi-dimensional cluster analysis. We have divided the sample population into 4 clusters based on 6 factors, characterizing households: education level, income, household residence, age, gender, and period of buying PL products. Our study indicates that Polish consumers are more likely to pay attention to lower prices for PLs, while British consumers point quality compared to manufacturers’ brands. In the opinion of Polish consumers, an improvement in quality is only just beginning. This means that PLs available on the British market are characterized by a higher stage of development towards sustainable PLs.

ARE INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CONCEPTS ENOUGH FOR FOSTERING INNOVATION?

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 1250005 ◽  
Author(s):  
JASNA PRESTER ◽  
MARLI GONAN BOZAC
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
New Products ◽  
New Product ◽  
Product Launch ◽  
Organizational Practices ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Product Launches ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this article is to define which organizational practices have significant impact on returns from new products or which foster or at least influence positively innovation. Survey responders were divided to see whether they innovated or not by the survey questions which explicitly asked them if they have introduced new products in the last two years. With Chi Square test, we identified the difference in usage of certain organizational practices. After that, two multi-regression models showed the impact on launching a new product and their impact on generated returns from new products.There is a significant statistical difference in usage of these four practices between innovators and non-innovators: temporary cross-functional project teams, quality circle, ISO 9000, financial participation by employees. Regression analyses showed that for new product launch, quality circles and ISO900 have a positive impact. Since not all new product launches do not become successes when regressed to returns on new products, team performance incentives and knowledge-based systems have a significant positive impact. To our knowledge and through our literature research, we did not find works that explored the impacts of innovative organizational concepts on the final result — innovation. Most studies focused only on some organizational innovations and their impact on innovation. Here we present an overall overview of innovative organizational practices, why they are mostly used and identified those which mostly influence innovation.

scholarly journals Awareness of dissection skills and tools session in preparing first MBBS learners for cadaveric dissection in medical school a qualitative analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-97
Author(s):  
TLS Gowri ◽  
M Ramadevi ◽  
Aparna Vedapriya ◽  
V Janaki ◽  
Jana Siva Koti Srinivasa Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Initial Phase ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Subject

Qualitative dissections require knowledge of dissection tool kit and dissection skills which acquired will allow dissector to take care for cadaveric donor while acquiring the experience and knowledge of a successful dissection. This promotes the researcher to equip the learner in initial phase with dissection skills and tools.The main objective of the study is to analyse the learner prior and after interventional sessions as to how effective the session would be helpful in improving the quality and participation of learners in dissection. A qualitative prospective cross-sectional study was done in 168 Learners of I MBBS by an interventional session on the topic through General lecture and demonstration. Learners were assessed prior and after the interventional session by same validated questionnaire. Perceptions of learners were also taken. The obtained data were compared and its significance was analysed by Chi-square test using Epi info 7.1 software.The pre and post-test scores showed a significant improvement of 64 percent on average with p value less than 0.001 indicating that the session was fruitful. 80% of learners also opined that the session stimulated interest in the subject and improved their dissection skills.An interventional session on “Awareness of dissection skills and tools” in the initial phase would increase the Learners performing quality dissections with ease. This would also help the learner to acquire better independent surgical skills and understanding in clinical phases of learning and therefore would recommend it in early phase of I MBBS Anatomy.

scholarly journals How Organizational and Trainee Characteristics Influence the Training Program of Employees in Djibouti Port

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9S2) ◽  
pp. 269-277
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Training

The present paper aims to examine how the organizational and trainee characteristics influence the effectiveness of a training program in Djibouti Port. To prove this, quantitative analysis was carried out with the help of a questionnaire. The survey was given to port employees and gets their opinion about the effectiveness of the training program in their port. The survey was framed from the perspective of independent and dependent variables chosen from the literature. Further for collecting the sample the random sampling method was adopted. All aspects of training and organizational characteristic variables were utilized. Data analysis involved like correlation and regression, chi-square test with the help of SPSS 21 version. Confidentiality was maintained throughout the research. Study findings observed that there is a positive impact of organization and trainee related factors that impact the training effectiveness. Further, it is noticed that the current level of training and development programs in Djibouti Port Trust was effective. Overall from the study found it is concluded that the training and development need in the ports and explore whether the needs differ between the ports.

scholarly journals Current Legume Consumption in U.S. Adults: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2014 (P04-135-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thushanthi Perera ◽  
Yumie Takata ◽  
Gerd Bobe
Keyword(s):  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Caloric Intake ◽  
Downward Trend ◽  
Dry Beans ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dry Bean ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate current legume consumption in U.S. adults by using cross-sectional data from the 2011–12 and 2013–14-year cycles of NHANES Methods Participants were grouped into non-legume consumers and consumers, which were further grouped into low mature legume consumers (<37.5 g/d, which are the dietary recommendations for mature legume consumption), marginal mature legume consumption (37.5–87.49 g/d, the latter being the cut-off point demonstrating nutritional and disease prevention benefits), and disease prevention mature legume consumption (≥ 87.5 g/d legume consumption). Groups were compared using a t-test (for comparison of legume consumers vs. non-consumers) or generalized least-squared means (for comparison among legume consumer groups) for continuous data and a chi-square test for categorical data. All tests were two-sided. Significance of group differences was determined to be at P ≤ 0.05. Results Legume consumption frequency in U.S. adults was low and showed a downward trend from 2011 to 2014 of 18.5% to 13.7% on a given day. The downward trend is primarily due to a decrease in dry bean consumption from 10.0% to 6.5%. The primary legume groups consumed were dry beans and green legumes; chickpeas and lentils were consumed by about 1% of participants at a given day. Legumes were mainly consumed as side or main dish (both primarily dry beans and green legumes) with a declining trend over time for using legumes as soup and main dish. 2.2% (2011–2012) and 1.8% (2013–2014) of NHANES participants ate at least 1 cup/d of mature legumes, 7.1% (2011–2012) and 5.3% (2013–2014) at least 0.5 cup/d of mature legumes, and 14.0% (2011–2012) and 10.7% (2013–2014) at least 37.5 g/d of mature legumes during the 2 surveying days after adjusting for caloric intake. Conclusions Legume consumption declined rather than increased in U.S. adults, warranting improved communication about the disease prevention benefits of regular legume consumption. Funding Sources None.

scholarly journals Key Criteria and Competences Defining the Sustainability of Start-Up Teams and Projects in the Incubation and Acceleration Phase

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Hudáková ◽  
Hana Urbancová ◽  
Lucie Vnoučková
Keyword(s):  
Resource Planning ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Start Up ◽  
New Business ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Questionnaire Research ◽  
Start Ups

This study investigates and identifies crucial and efficient competencies of start-up founders and new business leaders, together with the identification of crucial support provided by accelerator programs. These competencies are necessary as individuals and businesses increasingly focus on innovations, industry 4.0, and technologies. This requires an innovative set of entrepreneurs´ competencies to move businesses to the next level. The study gathered data by means of a quantitative questionnaire research and interviews conducted among start-up projects in accelerator programs over the past three years (2017–2019). In total, 158 start-ups were surveyed, and 38 successful teams were interviewed during this period. To analyze results, content analysis was used and Pearson’s chi-square test and the association test were employed using descriptive and two-dimensional statistics tools. The results identified key success criteria and competencies of successful start-up teams. These include knowledge of the ecosystem, resource planning and use, an ability to move from the initial stages, awareness of communication methods, and lobbying. Our findings are that key activities leading to the acceleration of projects are raising awareness among the target group, furthering the development of contacts, facilitating more efficient use of resources, and enabling the identification of barriers to the next phase of development and ways to remove them. The results may inspire other researchers to conduct studies under other conditions to further identify and understand these entrepreneurial competencies.

scholarly journals Students’ Perception on ICT Integrated Mathematics Classes

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Lok Nath Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Integrated Mathematics

This paper presents a model for the perception of students relating the ICT integrated pedagogy into practice. The objective of this paper is to analyze the perception of students towards the practice of ICT integrated pedagogy in diverse Mathematics classes. Eighty Mathematics students who were selected randomly from the Department of Mathematics Education, TU, Kathmandu, were the participants. The opinionnaire form was used as a major tool. As the design was quantitative, data was analyzed using percentile, weighted mean, and chi-square test. The findings of the study revealed that there is a positive perception of students on the implementation, process and output of ICT integrated pedagogy. The students reflected that ICT integrated pedagogy has a positive impact to improve their achievement in mathematics. The perception of students shows there is a pedagogical shift from the conventional teaching approach to ICT integrated pedagogy. However, teachers try to use ICT integrated pedagogy in the classroom but some of them have little knowledge and misconception about the use of ICT integrated pedagogy regarding time and resource constraints to practice itin Mathematics classes.

scholarly journals DUKUNGAN SUAMI DENGAN KESIAPAN ISTRI : STUDY CROSS SECTIONAL DI RS IBU DAN ANAK MANADO

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Chaterine Pingkan Mandey ◽  
Rina Kundre ◽  
Yolanda Bataha
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Third ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Husband Support

Bacgroumd: The third trimester of pregnancy is the time to prepare for birth and position as parents, as attention is focused on the presence of the baby, so it is also called the waiting period. Husband's positive support to his wife in the third trimester of pregnancy will have a positive impact on fetal growth and development, physical health, and maternal psychological. Purpose : is to find out the relationship between husband's support and wife's readiness in third trimester pregnancy in Ibu dan Anak Kasih Ibu Manado Hospital. Method : this study used descriptive analytic with Cross Sectional Study approach. Data collection was done through the questionnarie about wife’s knowledge and support from husband’s in third Trimester of pregnancy. Data analysis used Chi-Square test. This study involved 37 respondents using the total sampling technique. The results of this study ρ value = 0,003 <α (0,05). Conclusion there is a relationship between husband's support and wife's readiness in trimester of pregnancy III. Keywords : Labor, Trimester III, Husband Support Abstrak : Kehamilan trimester III merupakan waktu mempersiapkan kelahiran dan kedudukan sebagai orang tua, seperti terpusatnya perhatian pada kehadiran bayi, sehingga disebut juga sebagai periode penantian. Dukungan suami yang bersifat positif kepada istri pada kehamilan trimester III akan memberikan dampak positif terhadap pertumbuhan dan perkembangan janin, kesehatan fisik, dan psikologis ibu. Tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan dukungan suami dengan kesiapan istri pada kehamilan trimester III di rs ibu dan anak kasih ibu manado. Desain penelitian : Penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectonal Studi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner tentang pengetahuana istri dan dukungan suami pada masa kehamilan Trimester III. Analisa data menggunakan Chi-Square test. Penelitian ini menggunakan 37 responden dengan menggunakan teknik total sampling. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan nilai ρ = 0,003 yang berarti nilai p< α (0,05). Kesimpulan ada hubungan antara dukungan suami dengan kesiapan istri pada kehamilan trimester III.Kata kunci : Persalinan, Trimester III, Dukungan Suami

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