scholarly journals ATTITUDES OF ACADEMIC YOUTH TOWARDS THE WELFARE OF FARMED ANIMALS IN POLAND

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika SZAFRAŃSKA ◽  
Renata MATYSIK-PEJAS
Keyword(s):  
Women Students ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
High Level ◽  
Statistical Indicators ◽  
Personal Research

The development of agriculture and rural areas depends on a large extent on the level of society’s awareness on agriculture. One of the areas of agricultural awareness of citizens is their attitude towards the welfare of farmed animals. The findings of many studies indicate that the level of social awareness in Poland in this area is low, especially among young people. The aim of the study is to determine the attitudes of Polish academic youth towards the welfare of farmed animals and pinpoint selected factors determining this level. The main source of the data used for the analyses and applications was the primary information obtained from personal research. The research was done in 2016 by using PAPI method on the group of 450 people. The statistical analysis of the studied material encompassed aggregate statistical indicators as well as the non-parametric test „chi square” (χ2). Apart from the primary sources they also used secondary sources which encompassed both domestic as well as foreign literature. According to the conducted study, the majority of the participants had an average level of farmed animal welfare awareness (55%). One in three respondents had a low level of farmed animal welfare awareness, and the remaining group represented the high level. The determining factors were: gender, studied faculty, place of residence, and ownership of agricultural holding by the respondents or their parents. A higher level of farmed animal welfare awareness was characterized by women, students of humanistic faculties, people from rural areas as well as the respondents who didn’t run a farm.

ATTITUDES OF ACADEMIC YOUTH TOWARDS FARM ANIMAL WELFARE AND PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANIMALS KEPT UNDER FRIENDLY CONDITIONS

2018 ◽  
Vol XX (2) ◽  
pp. 145-150
Author(s):  
Monika Szafrańska
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Farm Animal ◽  
Farm Animal Welfare ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Parametric Test ◽  
Statistical Indicators ◽  
Personal Research

The paper objective is identification the attitudes of academic youth towards farm animal welfare and products derived from animals kept under friendly conditions. The main source of the data used for the analyses and applications was the primary information obtained from personal research (PAPI method, 436 respondents).The statistical analysis of the studied material encompassed aggregate statistical indicators, the non-parametric test „chi square” (χ2), as well as non-hierarchical method – k-means cluster analysis. As results from the conducted investigations, the issue of farm animal welfare is important for the young consumers (64%) or very important (36%). Protecting animal welfare is a significant problem for a majority of women and city dwellers. Over 75% students purchases products from animal welfare – friendly production process. Regarding young consumer attitudes towards farm animal welfare, three types of attitudes were identified.

scholarly journals THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL LITERACY OF ACADEMIC YOUTH FROM RURAL AREAS IN THE MALOPOLSKIE VOIVODSHIP

2019 ◽  
Vol XXI (2) ◽  
pp. 266-274
Author(s):  
Monika Szafrańska
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Rural Youth ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Financial Behaviour ◽  
Statistical Indicators

The main purpose of the work is to define and characterize the level of financial literacy of students coming from rural areas in the Malopolskie voivodship in 2018. The main source of data used was primary information from the author’s own study (the PAPI method, a group of 170 respondents). The research used a set of questions to assess the level of financial literacy of adults proposed by the OECD INFE. In addition to primary sources, Polish and foreign literature on the subject was also used to achieve the goal. Total statistical indicators (mean, minimum, maximum) were used for data analysis and the non-parametric chi-square test (χ2). As results from the analysis, students are characterised by an average level of financial literacy, which may indicate a low effectiveness of financial education activities carried out at various levels of education in Poland. The factors determining the level of financial literacy of rural youth were gender and the field of study. Men and people studying economics were characterized by a higher level of financial literacy. Financial behaviour is a component of financial literacy in which students received the lowest results. The minimum target score in this module was obtained by only 24% of people.

Jigsaw Academy: outreaching the analytics market

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-361
Author(s):  
Tuhin Sengupta ◽  
Arunava Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Chief Operating Officer ◽  
Customer Base ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Challenging Situation ◽  
The Right ◽  
High Level

Synopsis In May 2016, Sarita Digumarti, Chief Operating Officer of Jigsaw Academy in Bengaluru, India, faced a challenging situation. Jigsaw Academy provided online courses in data analytics and Big Data at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels for students as well as working professionals. It was perceived that plenty of students from premier institutions in India had a high level of theoretical knowledge about the process involved in number crunching and data analysis; however, the hands-on experience on actual business problems or actual data sets was a major limitation with these students. Given the rapid growth of the analytics sector and the limited number of academic institutions offering analytics courses, there was a lack of availability of the right skills in the analytics market. Jigsaw Academy seized this opportunity and started offering relevant courses. All efforts were made to enhance the number of students enrolling for the courses, which in turn resulted in improving its customer base. Realizing the demand of industries for employees skilled in the analytics sector, Jigsaw Academy wanted to grow its brand equity and to achieve this through business to business (B2B) collaborations and/or alliances. However, expansion through B2B has its own challenges. Given the competitive landscape of analytics market, Jigsaw Academy was wondering whether they should opt for B2B channel, and if yes, the question was related to the process of choosing potential B2B partners. Research methodology The authors have collected the data from primary sources as well as secondary sources. Primary sources include field visits and audio-recorded interviews conducted with key departmental heads in the organization. Secondary sources include data retrieved from the company website and the relevant information available about the industry with the assistance of the internet. Except the founder’s name, all other names are disguised to protect the individual’s privacy as per instructions from the founders of Jigsaw Academy. Relevant courses and levels This case can be used at the graduate or MBA level in courses such as entrepreneurship, sales and distribution management, strategic alliances and mergers.

THE LEVEL OF CONSUMER AWARENESS OF RURAL AREAS IN THE BANKING SERVICES MARKET ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE RURAL POPULATION OF THE MAŁOPOLSKIE VOIVODSHIP

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (3) ◽  
pp. 289-294
Author(s):  
Monika Szafrańska
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Consumer Rights ◽  
Respondent Group ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Statistical Indicators ◽  
Personal Research ◽  
Selection Of

The aim of the study was to determine and characterise the level of knowledge of consumer rights in the banking services market in the group of rural population of Malopolskie Voivodship and to identify selected socio-demographic factors determining this level. The main source of the data used for the analysis and the applications were the primary information obtained from personal research. The research was done by using PAPI method in 2016 on the group of 370 people. The interview was conducted with the inhabitants of the Małopolskie province. In the study a deliberate selection of the sample was applied. The statistical analysis of the studied material encompassed aggregate statistical indicators as well as the non-parametric test χ2. According to the analysis, the level of knowledge of consumer rights in the respondent group was low. Most respondents claim that their knowledge in this area is insufficient. There was a diversity of responses of respondents depending on age, education and main source of income. The presented research results indicate that the current way of promoting financial knowledge conducted by various entities in our country is not effective enough.

Analysis of labor resources of personal subsidiary plots on the base of household accounting data

2020 ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Anna Ukolova ◽  
Bayarma Dashieva
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Policy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Accounting Data ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Labor Resources ◽  
High Level ◽  
Statistical Indicators

The aim of the study is to develop and test a methodology for analyzing the labor resources of personal subsidiary plots (PSP) on the base of household accounting data. The subject of the research is the system of statistical indicators used for PSP data observation. The methods of statistical factorial analytical grouping, combination and multidimensional grouping, cluster analysis were used. The scientific novelty of the research consists in the theoretical development and approbation of a methodology for analyzing the labor resources of personal subsidiary plots on the base of primary data from household books of a rural settlement. The study revealed the presence of a strong differentiation of personal subsidiary plots, which indicates the need to develop their typology also for the study of labor resources. The proposed methodology of typology makes it possible to single out personal subsidiary plots that are not engaged in agriculture, farms producing for their own consumption and households with high level of marketability, which have the ability to transform into individual entrepreneurs and peasant farms. The results of the study can be used in the development of a more flexible agricultural policy at the regional and municipal levels to increase employment in the rural areas, preserve the rural lifestyle, taking into account various types of personal subsidiary plots.

scholarly journals Asymmetries and similarities in horse production in the Southern of Brazil and Argentina: productivity, health and trade aspects

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 470-485
Author(s):  
José Evandro Gervasio de OLIVEIRA ◽  
Fernando Queiroz de ALMEIDA ◽  
Cezar Augusto Miranda GUEDES ◽  
Pablo Ignacio TRIGO ◽  
Vinicius Pimentel SILVA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Sources ◽  
System Control ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Income Source ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Horse Breeding ◽  
Horse Industry ◽  
Government Authority

AbstractThis study was carried out in order to verify the asymmetries and similarities in horse breeding in the Brazilian South region and Argentina, analyzing the productive, health and trade aspects. Data collection were performed with questionnaires in fieldwork (primary sources) and bibliographic searches and surveys (secondary sources). The sample consisted of horses breeders in Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul State, and in Argentina. The questionnaire was based on the Brazilian Study of Horse Agribusiness Complex, divided into: Production Aspects, Health Issues and trade aspects. Descriptive data analysis and relative frequencies were compared using the chi-square (χ2) test at 5% probability. It was observed that there was a similarity in several aspects related to the breeding and trade horse agribusiness, whereas in the health aspects there was asymmetry in certain aspects. In the Southern Brazil, 29.0% of the owners live in the breeding farm and 67.7% have another remunerated activity. There was a similarity in the endoparasites system control and an asymmetry in the ectoparasites control. There was a higher percentage of diseases control in Argentina, which may be related to technification and qualification of workforce. However, regarding the equine sanitary control, there was a similarity between the farms of Southern Brazil and Argentina. Despite of all asymmetries and similarities, there is a relevance of horse agribusiness on generating jobs and income source, as well as the cultural and economic contribution in both countries. Furthermore, there is a necessity of public policies from government authority to promote the horse industry.

scholarly journals Działania przedsiębiorcze kobiet na wsi na przykładzie KGW w powieciegnieźnieńskim

2019 ◽  
pp. 127-138
Author(s):  
Monika Wojcieszak-Zbierska ◽  
Jan Zawadka
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Good Image ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Research Material ◽  
Rural Development Program

The aim of the study was to present the genesis, essence and objectives of the functioning of farmers’ wives’ association (FWA), to present their activity in the area of obtaining funds from EU funds, as well as to identify and show the objectives of investments carried out by them. The study was enriched by a case study of the Farmers’ Wives’ Association in Modliszewko. Primary and secondary sources of research material were used in the work. Secondary sources are scientific literature in the field of local development, entrepreneurship, including initiatives undertaken by women in rural areas, regulations and data of the Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture regarding co-financing of FWA with funds from Rural Development Program (RDP) 2014–2020. Primary sources are the results of research carried out in April 2019 regarding the use of funds obtained by FWA. Based on the results of the conducted research, it can be stated that the funds obtained by FWA enabled the implementation of many activities that contributed to the development of rural areas. Members of the surveyed organizations showed entrepreneurship and built a good image of their region. The funds received were mainly dedicated to the modernization of equipment, as well as the promotion of the organization, region and local cuisine.

scholarly journals FEEDING KENYA 2015 AND BEYOND –WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY?

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Rono Kiplangat Kenneth
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
World Food ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Security Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Food Shortages ◽  
Donor Agencies ◽  
High Level

<em>In the world, food insecurity remains an enormous challenge. Food insecurity is still a great concern for many households in Kenya. This situation is connected to high level of poverty that exists in the country, particularly in rural areas. Each year , between one to four million people receive relief food from both the national and donor agencies such as the world food program. Unfortunately policy responses have almost always inclined towards responding to emergencies of food shortages rather than on putting in place systems responsible for feeding Kenya in 2015 and beyond. This paper highlights key paradigm shift approaches to achieving food security in Kenya. The expected quick win outputs with regard to commitment to feed Kenya and methodologies on how to increase food security in Kenya have been discussed. Kenya’s new constitution has devolved many responsibilities to the community level and therefore Kenya is poised to succeed in a ground up approach to boost food productivity. This is key to addressing food insecurity and feeding Kenya 2015 and beyond. This is the responsibility of national government through the ministry of Agriculture, livestock and fisheries and government through the County Agriculture docket. The arguments in this paper are informed by a number of secondary sources from which I gathered information. I have no doubt in my mind that this paper will allow the researcher to work with other global leaders in food security research to tackle one of the societal grand challenges of the 21st century: feeding a global population of 9 -10 billion people by 2015.</em>

scholarly journals FACTORS DETERMINING THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL LITERACY OF ACADEMIC YOUTH

2020 ◽  
pp. 232-243
Author(s):  
Monika Szafrańska
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Statistical Indicators

The main objective of the paper is to characterize the level of financial literacy of academic youth and to identify selected socio-demographic factors that determine this level. The main source of data used for analysis and conclusions was primary information obtained from the author’s own research. The research was conducted in 2018 with the PAPI method on a group of 337 respondents. The interview was conducted with young people studying at the second largest academic centre in Poland – Kraków. The study used a set of questions to assess the level of financial literacy of adults proposed by the OECD. Apart from primary sources, Polish and foreign literature on the subject was also used to achieve the goal. To analyze the data, total statistical indicators (mean, minimum, maximum) and non-parametric "chi square" test” (χ2) were used. The analysis shows that students are characterized by an average level of financial literacy. The factors that significantly determined the level of students' financial literacy were gender and the field of study. A higher level of financial literacy was characteristic for men and those studying the economic faculties, which results from the curriculum contents. In order to increase the level of financial competence of students in other fields of study, curricula should be supplemented with subjects covering personal finance. The factors that did not differentiate the level of financial performance are the place of residence, the degree of study and the student's professional experience.

scholarly journals E-Services in Sudan During the Covid-19 Pandemic as a Model: a Case Study of University of Bahri-Sudan

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adil Hassan Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Internet Networks ◽  
Stimulation Of

The study aims to explore the barriers of online learning in Sudan. The achievement of the research purpose requires an approach which is not only describes the relations between variables, but also the experience of the stakeholders, therefore, the study adopted mixed mothed approach. To collect data, the study used two sources; secondary, and primary data sources.  The secondary sources included peer-review international journals from recognized publishers, books, newspapers and reports. The primary sources included questionnaires and interviews. 132 participants were surveyed. Two professors were interviewed. SPSS was used to analyze the data. The findings indicate that there are five unique barriers to e-learning adoption in Sudan including; poor network infrastructure, lack of bandwidth in rural areas, electricity outages, lack of electricity in rural areas, and stakeholder’s deficiency of e-skills. Furthermore, the study showed that some professors are old, and they resist the adoption of e-learning. Likewise, the study found that 67% of respondents were not able to access the internet in their areas during Covid19 lockdown, 25% of respondents do not possess computers, 35% of respondents did not receive training for gaining E-skills, and 74% of respondents prefer learning in classrooms. The study concluded that, E-learning to be adopted in Sudan, several steps can be taken such as e-skills intensive training for stakeholders, support of stakeholders, electricity and internet networks connection to whole parts of Sudan, poverty combat, and stimulation of students to accept e-learning.

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