scholarly journals Assessment of Mobile Voice Agricultural Messages Given to Farmers of Cauvery Delta Zone of Tamil Nadu, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganesan Muthiah
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Audio Quality ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Cauvery Delta ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study describes the assessment of mobile phone based agricultural voice messages disseminated to farmers of Cauvery delta zone in Tamil Nadu, India, during September, 2012 to June, 2013. The present study was conducted in July, 2013 for about 20 days period through telephonic interview using a well structured questionnaire with randomly selected 200 farmers across five districts (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Thiruchirapalli, Thiruvarur and Cuddalore of Cauvery delta zone in Tamil Nadu, India). The survey results showed that majority of the farmers have adopted the agricultural information disseminated through their mobile phone. In addition, Chi square analysis showed that the farmers with irrespective of socio economic characteristics such as gender, age, education, land holding and farming experience have adopted the agricultural information. More than half of the farmers had expressed that either all or most of the agricultural information were useful. Majority of them had expressed the information received on their mobile phone were trust worthy. With reference to satisfaction level of farmers, almost all the farmers were very satisfied with audio quality, simplicity of language and contents of voice messages. Majority of the farmers’ have indicated that the mobile voice messages were of better as compared to other sources of information that they were accessing.

CUSTOMERS’ PREFERENCE FOR E – BANKING SERVICES: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED BANKS IN SIERRA LEONE

2011 ◽  
Vol 01 (04) ◽  
pp. 108-116
Author(s):  
R. A. GBADEYAN ◽  
O. O. AKINYOSOYE GBONDA
Keyword(s):  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Software Verification ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Online Banking ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Frequent Change ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Almost All

The development and the increasing progress that is being experienced in the Information and Communication Technology have brought about a lot of changes in almost all facets of life. In the Banking Industry, it has been in the form of online banking, which is now replacing the traditional banking practice. Online banking has a lot of benefits which add value to customers’ satisfaction in terms of better quality of service offerings and at the same time enable the banks gain more competitive advantage over other competitors. There are some associated risks identified in the study that seem to hinder the success of e-banking services and thus constitute major concern to both financial institutions and customers. This paper therefore, examines, if customers’ choice of banks is influenced by the quality of e–banking services provided. Stratified sampling was used; while the survey Instrument was a developed Questionnaire comprising open ended and Likert type of questions. The Likert type questions have a 4 point scale (indicating 1 = very comfortable and 4 = uncomfortable) divided into two (2) sections: personal details and customers’ e-banking preference in Sierra Leone. The instrument contained 36 items and was administered to about 400 respondents, while 360 completed and returned their Questionnaire. The statistical techniques used for the analysis were the Chi–Square and correlation. The Chi–Square analysis revealed that the quality of e–banking services offered by banks have significant influence on their customers at 95%, 3 degree of freedom. The paper recommends that various measures should be put in place to ensure more security such as installation of encrypted software, verification system of customer’s identification cards, frequent change of password, examining test questions and using mixed password such as the use of alphanumeric amongst others. The paper concludes that e –banking has become important phenomenon in the banking industry and it will continue as more progress and innovations are made in information technology.

scholarly journals Analysis of Gender Differences in Internet Use of Children: Evidence from Turkey

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Ömer Alkan
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Printed Media ◽  
Female Children ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

<p>In this study, factors in Internet use of female and male children in Turkey were determined with probit regression model by using micro data set in Household Information Technologies Usage Research of 2013 carried out by Turkish Statistical Institute. Dependent variable of the study is two category variable, namely Internet use and non-use of female and male children. Independent variables are socio-economic and demographic variables. According to chi-square analysis, there is a relation between Internet use of female and male children and socio-economic and demographic characteristics. According to probit regression analysis results, for female children, region, educational status, having computer or mobile phone on their own, frequency of watching TV, watching movie, series; floor show, music, game show; watching educational programs such as documentaries, culture, art, reading newspaper and journal in printed media, using mobile phone and frequency of using computer are variables effective in Internet use. Region, rural-urban difference, age, being literate, educational status, having mobile phone or game console on their own, watching entertainment, music, competition programs, reading newspaper and journal in printed media, using mobile phone and, frequency of using computer are variables effective in Internet use among male children. Frequency of using computer is the most effective variable in Internet use and it is more effective among female children compared to male children.</p>

scholarly journals The Impact of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) on Sustainable Development Projects in Katsina Metropolis

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Naseer Babangida Muazu ◽  
Abubakar Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Grass Root Level ◽  
The Government ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Nigeria is facing profound social, economic and environmental impact of population growth, development and environmental constraints. It is apparent that government alone has limited capacity to deal with all these problems. NGOs being one of the most effective partners have been playing supportive roles with the government, in some cases, they are considered more effective to get attached with the grass root level developmental initiatives. However, despite the role NGOs played, their presence and impact is not fully evaluated, recognized and appreciated by many governments and community members. It is for this reason this article attempts to examine whether projects executed by NGOs have any impact on sustainable development in Katsina Metropolis, given special emphasis on projects that dealt with environmental protection, poverty alleviation and health care services. The study further look at whether efficiency of NGOs officials has any impact on success of sustainable development projects execution.  A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 150 NGOs beneficiaries in five (5) selected political wards of twelve (12) in Katsina metropolis. Interviews was used to collect relevant data using a structured questionnaire from NGOs officials which include; development officers and facilitators in five (5) selected NGO offices operating in Katsina Metropolis namely; Save the Children, Service to Humanity Foundation, Murna Foundation, Katsina Friends of Environment and Makudawa Skills Acquisition. Frequency and chi-square analysis was used to present the results. The findings revealed that NGOs are complementing government efforts towards achieving sustainable development through their projects, and efficiency of NGOs officials has significant impact on success of sustainable development projects executed in the area. The findings of the study can benefit government and NGOs in creating more areas of collaboration in order to achieve sustainable development.

scholarly journals STUDI CROSS-SECTIONAL: HUBUNGAN LOKASI SEKOLAH (PEDESAAN DAN PERKOTAAN) DENGAN STATUS GIZI MURID SEKOLAH DASAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Rosyanne Kushargina ◽  
Nunung Cipta Dainy
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
T Test ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Location ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Almost All

Background: Adequate nutrition plays an important roles for children on school age to developed and maintain their growth and health. Many factors could affect the nutritional status of school children, one of them is the school location.Objectives: To analysis the correlation between school location with nutritional status of elementary school students.Method: The research design used was a cross-sectional design. 80 subjects were observed from two different schools namely SDN 1 Cikelet Garut (Urban) and SDN Pesanggrahan 02 Pagi Jakarta Selatan (Rural). The relationship of school location and gender with nutritional status were analyzed using Chi Square. Independent Sample T-test used to analyze nutritional status based on different locations.Result: In rural there are 25% of children with over nutritional status (weight/age). There are still stunted child both in urban (7.50%) and rural (10%), but based on weight/height nutritional status, almost all subjects in both urban (92.50%) and rural (97.50%) in obese category. Chi Square analysis showed that the school location was significantly related (P 0.05) only with the weight/age nutritional status. Gender is significantly related to height/age nutritional status. The majority of boys (15,4%) are shorter than girls (2,4%). The results of the Independent Sample T-test based on location, showed that the nutritional status of subjects in urban was significantly different (P0.05) from the nutritional status of subjects in rural. In line with this, based in gender there is significantly different (P0.05) in nutritional status between boy and girl.Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that differences in school locations are related to the nutritional status of elementary school students.

Substance Use Disorder Related to Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Use in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darshan Singh ◽  
Mohammad F.I.L. Abdullah ◽  
Balasingam K. Vicknasingam ◽  
Christian P. Müller
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Withdrawal Symptoms ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview ◽  
Mitragyna Speciosa ◽  
Dependence Scale ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Almost All

Background: Kratom is a traditional medicinal herb with mild addictive properties. Nevertheless, current available data on substance use disorder related to kratom use is scarce. This study aims to clinically evaluate and identify factors that are associated with kratom use disorder among regular kratom tea/juice users in traditional settings in Malaysia. </P><P> Method: 150 regular kratom users were recruited through convenient sampling for this crosssectional study. They were interviewed with Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.) to diagnose substance use disorder related to kratom use, while the Ketum Dependence Scale (KDS) and Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) were administered to evaluate kratom dependence and withdrawal severity. Results: All subjects were males with the majority being Malays (99%, n=148/150). More than half were single (n=84/150), had secondary education (91%, n=136/150), and were employed (93%, n=139/150). Almost all (99%) fulfilled the criteria for substance use disorder related to kratom use, 95% reported withdrawal symptoms on abstinence, 87% reported tolerance, and 93% craving for kratom. Results from Chi-square analysis indicated that higher quantity (>3 glasses) of daily kratom tea/juice consumption was significantly associated with severe kratom dependence (OR: 2.1: 1.0-4.5: p<.041) and moderate withdrawal (OR: 3.1: 1.5-6.3: p<.002). Similarly, those who consumed >3 glasses of brewed kratom tea daily had higher odds of reporting longer kratom use history (>7 years) (OR: 4.4: 2.2-8.8: p<.001) and higher frequency of daily kratom use (>5 times) (p<.001), compared to those who consumed less than three glasses of kratom daily. Conclusion: Our findings indicated that regular and chronic (>3 glasses daily) kratom tea/juice consumption was associated with kratom use disorder, severe kratom dependence and moderate withdrawal.

Analysis of Media Use Preferences among Coconut Farmers in Western Zone of Lagos State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
O Bolarin ◽  
C.C Mogor
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Western Zone ◽  
The Government ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

The study investigated the media use preference among coconut farmers in the western zone of Lagos state, Nigeria. A total number of 120 coconut farmers were selected for the study. Data were collected with the use of interview schedule and analyzed with frequency count, percentage, mean and Chi-square statistics. The usage mean rank showed that mobile phone (mean=4.49), radio (mean=4.47) and television (mean=4.09) were ranked first, second and third respectively. The highest ranked preferred media were radio (mean=4.63), agricultural extension officers (mean=4.43) and fellow farmers (mean=4.36). Chi-square analysis showed that there was no significant relationship between the coconut farmers’ media preference and their socio-economic characteristics. The study conclude that mobile phone, radio and television are the most frequently used media by coconut farmers in the study area. The study further averred that coconut farmers preferred radio, agricultural extension officers, television, family and friends as a medium of communication. The government and non-governmental organizations should intensify the dissemination of information to the coconut farmers using media such as radio, agricultural extension officers, television since that is the most preferred media. Keywords: Preference, Radio, Television, Mobile phone, Agricultural extension

scholarly journals Vaccine Beliefs of Parents Who Oppose Compulsory Vaccination

2005 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison M. Kennedy ◽  
Cedric J. Brown ◽  
Deborah A. Gust
Keyword(s):  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
School Entry ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
Compulsory Vaccination ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Parental Opposition ◽  
And Behavior

Objectives. Our objectives were the following: ( 1) to describe the sociodemographic factors, vaccine beliefs, and behaviors that are associated with parental opposition to compulsory vaccination, and ( 2) to determine if the availability of a philosophical exemption in a parent's state of residence is associated with parental opposition to compulsory vaccination. Methods. Data from the 2002 HealthStyles survey were analyzed. Chi-square analysis was used to identify significant associations between belief and behavior questions and opposition to compulsory vaccination for school entry. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted using significant variables from the bivariate analysis to identify independent predictors of opposition to compulsory vaccination among surveyed parents. Results. Of respondents with at least one child aged ⩽18 years living in the household ( n = 1,527), 12% were opposed to compulsory vaccination. Survey results indicate that a parent's belief regarding compulsory vaccination for school entry is significantly associated with beliefs in the safety and utility of vaccines, as well as intention to have the youngest child fully vaccinated. Residence in a state that permits philosophical exemption to vaccination also was significantly associated with a parent's opposition to compulsory vaccination for school entry. Conclusions. Providing basic information to parents regarding vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases may help reduce opposition to compulsory vaccination by reinforcing the safety and importance of routine childhood vaccinations.

scholarly journals A Novel Study to Predict Trends and Policies for Mobile Communication in Multienvironment Regions

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Shah Jahan Khattak ◽  
Bakhtair Khan
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Large Dataset ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The People ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Mobile Phone Applications ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Mobile Phone Usage ◽  
Voice Data

The research community has growing interest in the field of mobile phone applications due to its extensive usage in voice, data, video, and their combinations including data-voice and voice-video. The trends of mobile usage have paramount significance to formulate effective policies, to analyze human behavior, reliable prediction, and planning, for development and prosperity of any region in the globe. In this research, we explore the usage of mobile communication to analyze these trends; for this, we select Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan, a multienvironment based on farmers, students, employees, and businessmen. A field survey is carried out by designing a detailed structural questionnaire for viable collection of data to have superior analysis of different multienvironment based classes. A statistical analysis is performed through hypotheses and chi-square test on a large dataset based on sufficient number of observations collected through primary survey for each class. The survey results are provided in number of graphical and numerical illustrations to predict the mobile usage trends, evidently and effectively, of the people of KPK. This study has practical and significant implications in understanding the behavioral intensions of the individuals making policies about mobile phone usage.

scholarly journals A study on job satisfaction & morality of tamilnadu state transport corporation employees-with reference to ambasamudram taluk

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
SIVASANKARI R.
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Service Organization ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Score Analysis ◽  
Employees Satisfaction ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Satisfaction Analysis ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Employees Satisfaction Analysis is done through various factors. Morality and its influence on efficiency is also a part of job satisfaction. Morality is a factor which impacts on all the aspects of work life. Transport corporation is a service organization with shift based employees, their morality and job satisfaction is done through the present research. The study aims to examine morality and job satisfaction of Tamilnadu state transport corporation employees. The researcher has drawn 50 employees working in Ambasamudramtaluk for the study. Data was collected with the help of a structured questionnaire and data was analyzed using statistical tools like percentage analysis, Mean score analysis and chi-square analysis.

scholarly journals Institutional Factors Driving Participation of Marginalized Section(s) in Livestock Extension Programs in Tamil Nadu

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
M Jothilakshmi. ◽  
◽  
V. Senthil kumar
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Extension Education ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Animal Sciences ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Livestock plays an important role in livelihood of small and marginal farmers with 5.47 per cent of state GDP (Gross domestic product) and one of the primary sources of employment to marginalized section(s) of rural Tamil Nadu. This study was undertaken to identify the factors driving participation of marginalized section(s) in livestock extension programs in Tamil Nadu. The study was conducted in Tamil Nadu from February 2020 to September 2021 at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India. Primary data was collected from the selected sample of 23 extension centres using structured questionnaire in google form and secondary data was collected from the Directorate of Extension Education, TANUVAS for the period of 2017 to 2019. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, chi-square and Mann-Whitney U test) were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that better staff availability in the centre and higher proportion of off-campus programs significantly influenced the inclusiveness of marginalised sections in overall extension programmes. Furthermore, improving transport facilities through mobility innovations such as pooling of transport and hiring models during on-campus programmes may facilitate better participation / inclusion level of marginalised sections.

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