scholarly journals The importance of benchmarking in the innovative activities of tourism enterprises: The case study of LOT SA Polish Airlines

Turyzm ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-47
Author(s):  
Beata Gierczak-Korzeniowska
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Analysis ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Escape Route ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Inference Methods

The aim of this article is to identify the importance of benchmarking as a source of innovation in the activities of tourism enterprises through the case study of LOT S.A. Polish Airlines. To expand, the objective was to identify the departments within the company which used benchmarking as a stimulus to create a new or improve an existing offer. The subject was an airline belonging to Star Alliance and 27 employees from selected departments. The study used questionnaires and. with managers of selected departments only, open standardized interviews. Statistical inference methods, including a chi-square test, were applied to analyse the data. Although the introduction of benchmarking in the company's structure allows for a quick escape route from a cycle of limitation in the company’s own culture and standard behaviour (and the acquisition of knowledge during the process gives rise to new and innovative ideas) the importance of this method in innovative activities did not result in any practical application. A lack of knowledge about benchmarking was noticeable, and an identification of this method with a simple competitive analysis resulted in failures in business activity as well as a lack of creativity in its application.

scholarly journals Do Camels (Camelus dromedarius) Need Shaded Areas? A Case Study of the Camel Market in Doha

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 480
Author(s):  
Martina Zappaterra ◽  
Laura Menchetti ◽  
Leonardo Nanni Costa ◽  
Barbara Padalino
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Variable Space ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Sun And Shade ◽  
Poor Welfare ◽  
Group 1

This study aimed at documenting whether dromedary camels have a preference for shade and how their behavior would change depending on the presence of shade and variable space allowance. A total of 421 animals kept in 76 pens (66 with shelter (Group 1), and 10 without shelter (Group 2)) at the camel market in Doha (Qatar) were recorded for 1 min around 11:00 a.m. when the temperature was above 40 °C. The number of animals in the sun and shade and their behaviors were analyzed using an ad libitum sampling method and an ad hoc ethogram. The results of a chi-square test indicated that camels in Group 1 had a clear preference for shade (p < 0.001). The majority of Group 1 camels were indeed observed in the shade (312/421; 74.11%). These camels spent more time in recumbency and ruminating, while standing, walking, and self-grooming were more commonly expressed by the camels in the sun (p < 0.001). Moreover, locomotory stereotypic behaviors (i.e., pacing) increased as space allowance decreased (p = 0.002). Based on the findings of this pilot study, camels demonstrated a preference for shade; shade seemed to promote positive welfare, while overcrowding seemed to trigger stereotypy and poor welfare. Overall, our preliminary results are novel and provide evidence that shaded areas are of paramount importance for camel welfare. Further research, involving designed studies at multiple locations is needed to confirm these results.

Introducing Problem-based Learning to Special Needs Dentistry—A Case Study

2002 ◽  
Vol os9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raman Bedi ◽  
Jackie A Champion ◽  
Roger Davies
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Mixed Response ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Made In

Introduction In order to promote training and education in special-needs dentistry an attempt was made to introduce problem-based learning (PBL) as a method of postgraduate dental education. The aim of this paper was to review the principles of PBL and report on a case study using this methodology. Method The case study was of a PBL session, on the subject of ‘problems of obtaining appropriate dental care for people with epilepsy’, undertaken at a national conference. Delegates were asked to complete a pre- and post-session questionnaire on PBL and their attitudes to the session. Results The session received a mixed response. Only 33 (35%) thought the session was valuable and only 20 (31%) thought it was better than conventional teaching methods and yet over half (55%) said they would like to attend more PBL in special-needs dentistry. Professionals complementary to dentistry were more likely to find the PBL session of value and to prefer the method to a more conventional format than dentists were (chi-square=5.5, df=1, p<0.05 and chi-square=5.9, df=1, p<0.05 respectively). Conclusion Valuable feedback was received from delegates. This will enable improvements to be made in future courses so that the effectiveness of PBL can be optimised.

Correlation between Listening Anxiety and Listening Strategies of Chinese Postgraduate Students of Science and Engineering: A Case Study at SUES

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengli Wang
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
First Year ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Listening Anxiety ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Listening Proficiency ◽  
Listening Strategies

<p>English listening is one of the five basic skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation that a Chinese postgraduate should acquire, and it is also the most significant one. In this study, 194 first-year postgraduate students at Shanghai University of Engineering Science were invited to report their strategies use and listening anxiety in the questionnaire with the 5-Likert Indirect Foreign Language Listening Strategies Scale and the 5-Likert Foreign Language Listening Anxiety Scale. The SPSS13.0 was used to analyze the descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, Chi-square test and One-way ANOVA, which indicated a medium listening anxiety and a medium level of strategies use. Metacognitive strategies were more frequently used than social and affective strategies, the correlation between listening proficiency and listening anxiety was significantly negative, correlation between listening proficiency and indirect listening strategies was significantly positive, and that between indirect listening strategies and listening anxiety was significantly negative. Indirect listening strategies were useful to allay listening anxiety and would be incorporated into our normal classroom teaching.</p>

scholarly journals Implications of the Model EFQM as a Strategic Management Tool in Practice: A Case of Slovak Tourism Sector

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (18) ◽  
pp. 47-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Dobrovič ◽  
Ľubomír Kmeco ◽  
Peter Gallo ◽  
Peter Gallo, jr.
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Comprehensive Management ◽  
Efqm Model ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Proportion Method ◽  
Tourism Enterprises

The article focuses on the use of a strategic management tool, especially the EFQM model. The EFQM Excellence Model is a comprehensive management tool used to assess and improve business performance. In this article we focused on the use of this model in tourism enterprises in Slovakia. The main goal of the paper was to carry out research on the use of this model and to identify barriers that prevent the use of this model in managing and increasing the performance of businesses active in tourism. The research was based on formulated hypotheses, which we verified using statistical methods. As suitable statistical methods to verify hypotheses we chose the population proportion method and the Chi-square test of independence. The hypotheses were formulated on the basis of the available literature, published articles and research carried out so far. We also described the reasons that prevent the use of the EFQM model and analyzed the relevant context using a standard deviation. The aim of our paper was to find out the current state of use of the mentioned model and to present the model as a suitable tool for increasing the performance of businesses not only in the field of tourism.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Self-Perception of Dental Appearance, Its Comparison with Orthodontist’s Assessment and Demand for Treatment in Eastern Nepalese Patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varun Pratap Singh ◽  
Amita Sharma ◽  
Deepak Kumar Roy
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Equal Importance ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Dental Appearance ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

Aims. The aim of this study was to assess the self-perception of dental appearance among Eastern Nepalese patients using aesthetic component (AC) of the index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) and to compare it with that of an orthodontist’s assessment using the same scale and determine whether gender, area of residence, and level of education influence subject’s self-perception and orthodontist’s ratings.Methods. A total of 252 subjects (equal number of male and female) were conveniently selected. The average ages of subjects were22.33±2.114years. The level of subject’s perception and orthodontist’s assessment was analyzed by nonparametric Chi square test. Kappa coefficient was done to verify its agreement. The Spearman’s correlation test was used to check the association of educational level and age. Mann-Whitney test was used to check the associations of sex and areas of residence.Results. The demand for treatment was significantly associated with the perception of the subject and orthodontist’s assessment. However, age, gender, and educational level were statistically insignificant in influencing subject perception and orthodontist’s assessment.Conclusion. Patient’s self-perception should be given equal importance while planning orthodontic treatment.

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 HUBUNGAN SANITASI LINGKUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN INFEKSI SALURAN PERNAFASAN AKUT ( ISPA) PADA BALITA DI DESA MARENDAL I PASAR V KAB. DELI SERDANG TAHUN 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-103
Author(s):  
Nurmala Sari
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Home Building ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Poor Ventilation ◽  
The Relationship

Infection of exhalation Acude (ISPA), is one of the main painfulness because for children under five years old in developing countries. The aims of this research was to know the relationship between environmental sanitation forincluded houseventilation, air pollution, andaccupancydensity. The conducted of this research in November 2018 in Marendal I Pasar V Deli Serdang. Regency theobservational research with cross sectional approach. The subject were all of the house which have children under five years old with 54 respondents sample. The technique of sample used cluster random sampling.The statistical test used chi square test by using Statistical product and service solutions version 20 program. The resultof this research indicated that there was a relationship between house ventilation (p=0,001),air pollution (p=0,030) and accupancy density (p=0,006) with the occurrence of ISPA (Infection of exhalation Acude). Poor ventilation can cause high humidity and endanger health so that the incidence of Infection of exhalation Acude will increase. The condition of a dense residence can increase the air pollution factor in the house. And the floor area of ​​a healthy home building must be enough for the residents inside. The area of ​​a building that is not proportional to the number of occupants can cause easy disease. lack of oxygen, dirty air can invite various chemicals so it is easy to trigger the disease that comes, Every citizen is expected to always pay attention and try so that his house meets health requirements such as house ventilation, residential density in the bedroom, and healthy air pollution.

scholarly journals Identifying Problems and Prospects of Media Professionals Working in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Case Study of Peshawar Based Journalists

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 255-270
Author(s):  
Abdur Rauf ◽  
Saqib Riaz ◽  
Ghulam Safdar
Keyword(s):  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Professionals ◽  
Job Category

The study conducted to find out problems related to journalist’s career as well as to search out the media professionals view point regarding journalists’ problems in Peshawar. Data collected from the Peshawar press club journalists comprises 363 members. It is found that 86% of the respondents consider permanent job category is related to good performance while 89% of the respondents termed job insecurity do affect journalists’ professional performance. The chi-square results showed that proportion of male views is not significantly different from female regarding the job performance. Both of the genders believe that if the job will secure the performance would be fruitful. The results specified no significant association between status and job security because a significant proportion of married views is significantly different from unmarried regarding the job security. The Chi-square test for independence showed there is no significant association between status and administrative rules. Study concluded that media professionals are facing problems due to job security, administrative and financial problems.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN SANITASI LINGKUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN INFEKSI SALURAN PERNAFASAN AKUT (ISPA) PADA BALITA DI DESA MARENDAL I PASAR V KAB. DELI SERDANG TAHUN 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-103
Author(s):  
Nurmala Sari ◽  
Diana Rahmadani Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Home Building ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Poor Ventilation ◽  
The Relationship

Infection of exhalation Acude (ISPA), is one of the main painfulness because for children under five years old in developing countries. The aims of this research was to know the relationship between environmental sanitation forincluded houseventilation, air pollution, andaccupancydensity. The conducted of this research in November 2018 in Marendal I Pasar V Deli Serdang. Regency theobservational research with cross sectional approach. The subject were all of the house which have children under five years old with 54 respondents sample. The technique of sample used cluster random sampling.The statistical test used chi square test by using Statistical product and service solutions version 20 program. The resultof this research indicated that there was a relationship between house ventilation,air pollution and accupancy density with the occurrence of ISPA (Infection of exhalation Acude). Poor ventilation can cause high humidity and endanger health so that the incidence of Infection of exhalation Acude will increase. The condition of a dense residence can increase the air pollution factor in the house. And the floor area of a healthy home building must be enough for the residents inside. The area of a building that is not proportional to the number of occupants can cause easy disease. lack of oxygen, dirty air can invite various chemicals so it is easy to trigger the disease that comes, Every citizen is expected to always pay attention and try so that his house meets health requirements such as house ventilation, residential density in the bedroom, and healthy air pollution.

scholarly journals Open Educational Resources - in Engineering Education, Case Study at UC/AGH, UB and ULBS

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-131
Author(s):  
Dan-Maniu Duşe ◽  
Ildikó Simó
Keyword(s):  
Open Educational Resources ◽  
Educational Resources ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Open Education ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Chi Square Test

AbstractTo change the educational scene in the epoch of the digital generation there is the possibility of using Open Education (OE) and Open Educational Resources (OER). The term “open educational resources” refers to resources with free access to use, adaptation and redistribution. The objectives of the research are to determine the degree of knowledge and use of OER in three Engineering Universities in three countries (Poland, Hungary and Romania) and to find out whether there is a relationship between the institutions in terms of knowledge and use of OER. The measurement is made by applying the survey method on a sample of n = 192. As a tool we use the questionnaire with 15 questions structured in three chapters: knowledge of OER; using OER; opinions about OER. In this analysis we summarize: the presentation of the degree of familiarity with some OER-related concepts, the use of special search engines, the use of free software sources, the frequency of use of OER and opinions on different types of OER that could be exploited in the future. For the description of relationship between nominal variable we use contingency tables and diagrams and compare the frequency data with the Pearson Chi-square test.

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