scholarly journals Estimation of efficiency and transportation cost as factors in cereal marketing in a typical rural Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 384-389
Author(s):  
M.R. Ja’afar-Furo ◽  
Y. Yohanna ◽  
A. Sulaiman ◽  
A. Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Rural Nigeria ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Personal Savings ◽  
Age Range

Abstract. This study estimated the efficiency of cereal marketing and effect of transportation cost on gross receipts of traded grains in a typical rural Nigeria. A total of 120 cereal marketers were selected through a simple random method. A structured questionnaire was used for collection of data which was complemented by oral interview and group discussion for a period of one month (24th July – 23rd August 2019). Descriptive statistics, Marketing efficiency, and Multiple Regression were employed in making data analysis. Results indicated that most of the respondents were males (70.85%), married (66.67%) with a household size of 6-10 persons, and within the age range of 40-49 years (51.67%) with a larger proportion (41.67%) having had secondary education. The majority (54.17%) had cereal marketing as their main occupation and sourced business capital from personal savings. The most prioritized method of transportation among the marketers was the use of motor vehicles, and maize was ranked as the most traded staple among the respondents. Regression results revealed coefficients of 0.3758 and 0.5296 for transportation cost and miscellaneous services which were both significant at p<0.001 as the most influential variables to gross receipts of cereal marketing in the surveyed area. Further, the findings showed a marketing efficiency of 728.80%, implying a very highly efficient or profitable marketing system among the cereal marketers. The most notable challenges experienced were high transportation cost (83.33%), insecurity, inadequacy of capital among the marketers, and poor transportation facilities in descending order. Conclusively, it could be said that slightly enlightened married men who sourced capital from their personal savings dominated cereal marketing in typical rural Nigeria. And the cereal marketing was confirmed to be highly efficient in the area studied. It is, therefore strongly endorsed that agencies that intend to improve cereal marketing in the area under consideration and other rural communities in the country should address the challenges highlighted.

Socioeconomic Dynamics in Women’s Access and Utilization of Health Technologies in Rural Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2097264
Author(s):  
Ngozi Idemili Aronu ◽  
Chiemezie S. Atama ◽  
Ngozi E Chukwu ◽  
Igwe Ijeoma
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Rural Nigeria ◽  
Diagnostic Technologies

Background Technology has become a powerful tool for resolving women’s health problems hence women’s access and use of healthcare technologies have become an important aspect of the Sustainable Development Goals. Though health technologies have improved the lives of women worldwide, in Nigeria, especially in rural settings, use of health technologies remains low. The objective of this study was to examine the socioeconomic dynamics that influence the use of health technologies by women in rural Nigeria. Methods A cross sectional survey using qualitative methods to collect data from 147 purposively selected women (15–65 years) was conducted in three rural Local Government Areas in Enugu State. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and In-depth interview guides were used to collect information from 147 purposively selected women and healthcare workers on access and use of health technologies among women in rural communities. Thematic analytic method was used to analyze the data. Results The data gathered revealed that there was unavailability of health technologies in some communities studied while many had skeletal provision of health technologies. Bad road networks, cost of transportation and unavailability of health technologies impacted on access. Low socioeconomic status of rural women influenced their use of health technologies. Conclusion Health technologies especially diagnostic technologies are not available in rural communities. Women cannot access what is not available. The study recommends need for the provision of these lifesaving technologies at little or no cost.

scholarly journals Profitability, Marketing Efficiency and Value Addition of Timber Industry in Ife East Local Government of Osun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 589-595
Author(s):  
T.O. Babatunde ◽  
O.O. Babatunde ◽  
K.O. Babatunde ◽  
A.R. Aduloju ◽  
T. Oluwalana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Timber Industry ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
Total Profit ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Cost Of Transportation ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study focused on marketing and value of additions of timber in Ife East Local Government, Osun state Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the market efficiency, determined the profitability of the timber business, examine the level of value addition and the constraints facing the timber industry. Data were collected with the use of primary and secondary data. Primary data needed for the study were generated from structured questionnaire. Fifteen sawmills were randomly selected and one hundred and fifty questionnaires were distributed to the timber marketer and furniture m firm. One hundred and forty eight were retrieved. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and budgetary analyses. The result showed that males had the highest percentage (89.2%). Majority of the respondents were within the age range of 40 -50 years (83.8%) and most were married (81.8%) it was further revealed that (67.6%) had regular supply of their product and the means of transportation was lorry (44.6%). The study also revealed that benches with 42% added more value addition to the industry. It showed that the year 2013 had the highest efficiency with 2.6. The budgetary analysis showed that the average revenue for the industry for the year 2012-2018 ranged between N2, 285,108.45, 889,107.12. It also revealed that the total profit for the timber ranged between 7, 340, 54.59 and 2,304,897.47.government policy, inadequate facilities in the market, inadequate facilities in the market, inadequate credit facilities, inadequate power supply and high cost of transportation were some of the constraint faced by the timber industry in Ife East Local Government. Keywords; profitability, marketing efficiency, timber, value addition, industry

Marketing Behaviour of Fruit Growers in Kumaon Hills of Uttarakhandational Environment in Agricultural Colleges from Maharashtra

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Shubhangi Kanwal ◽  
S.K. Kashyap hire ◽  
S.B. Agale
Keyword(s):  
Action Plan ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Risk Preference ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Execution Strategy ◽  
Orientation Training

Fruit production has immense potential to boost farmer’s income in Uttarakhand hills. To increase producers’ share in consumer rupee, marketing of quality fruits is essential. A study was conducted in Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand to assess marketing behaviour of fruit growers and constraints in marketing the fruits produced. Results revealed that fruit growers in the Uttarakhand hills exhibited a medium level of overall marketing behaviour. Marketing behaviour was studied as a composite of planning, decision making based on criteria for making an action plan, execution strategy and reconsideration/ review of the action plan after marketing. Risk preference, quality orientation, training received and market information source utilization were found to be significantly related with marketing behaviour of which risk preference and quality orientation were reported as the predictors. High transportation cost, fluctuating market prices and inadequate storage facilities were reported as the major constraints in fruit marketing by the growers. Provision of cold chain, processing units, mega markets with export linkages, minimum support price for fruits, focused training for small and marginal farmers on marketing strategies and quality concerns were suggested by the fruit growers.

Social Capital and Community Development

2015 ◽  
pp. 153-168
Author(s):  
Adejoke C. Babalola
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria

This chapter explores the types of informal learning that take place as women participate in adult literacy programs, community development projects, and as they use social capital in three states in south-western Nigeria. The data used for this study were extracted from a recent research work titled “Effect of Literacy Education and Social Capital on Rural Women's Involvement in Community Development in Southwestern Nigeria.” Three states were selected from the southwestern Nigeria, two Local Government Areas (LGAs) were selected from each of the three states, and two rural communities were also selected from each of the selected local government areas by random sampling technique. From each of the rural communities, 60 rural women were randomly selected, making a total number of 720 respondents. A structured questionnaire, an in-depth interview guide, and focus group discussion were used to collect data. The women attributed the informal learning documented to the relationship they formed during the period they attended literacy classes and participated in community development projects.

A Case Study of Information Technology Education and Economic Development in Rural Nigeria

2012 ◽  
pp. 666-683
Author(s):  
Adekunle Okunoye ◽  
Nancy Bertaux ◽  
Abiodun O. Bada ◽  
Elaine Crable ◽  
James Brodzinski
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Careful Attention ◽  
Information Technology Education ◽  
Rural Nigeria ◽  
It Education ◽  
It Training

This essay presents a case study of Information Technology (IT) education as a contributor to economic and human development in rural Nigeria. The case of Summit Computers suggests that for developing countries to benefit from advances in IT, the following factors are of great importance and can be enhanced by IT education initiatives: convenience, affordability, emphasis on participation and empowerment of local users, encouragement of entrepreneurship, and building awareness among potential users. Additionally, careful attention should be given to how IT training can meet local employment and other needs are important factors in rural communities in developing countries such as Nigeria.

scholarly journals A qualitative study of community elders’ perceptions about the underutilization of formal maternal care and maternal death in rural Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arone Wondwossen Fantaye ◽  
Friday Okonofua ◽  
Lorretta Ntoimo ◽  
Sanni Yaya
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Maternal Care ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Formal Care ◽  
Community Awareness ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Rural Nigeria ◽  
Perceived Reasons

Abstract Background Underutilization of formal maternal care services and accredited health attendants is a major contributor to the high maternal mortality rates in rural communities in Nigeria. Perceptions of a poor quality of care and inaccessible services in health facilities strongly influence the low use of formal maternal care services. There is therefore a need to understand local perceptions about maternal health services utilization and maternal death. This study thereby aims to explore perceptions and beliefs about the underutilization of formal care and causes of maternal death, as well as to identify potential solutions to improve use and reduce maternal mortality in rural Nigeria. Methods Data were collected through 9 community conversations, which were conducted with 158 community elders in 9 rural communities in Edo State, Nigeria. Data from transcripts were analyzed through inductive thematic analysis using NVivo 12 software. Results Perceived reasons for the underutilization of formal maternal care included poor qualities of care, physical inaccessibility, financial inaccessibility, and lack of community knowledge. Perceived reasons for maternal death were related to medical causes, maternal healthcare services deficiencies, uptake of native maternal care, and poor community awareness and negligence. Elders identified increased access to adequate maternal care, health promotion and education, community support, and supernatural assistance from a deity as solutions for increasing use of formal maternal care and reducing maternal mortality rates. Conclusion Study results revealed that multifaceted approaches that consider community contexts, challenges, and needs are required to develop acceptable, effective and long-lasting positive changes. Interventions aiming to increase use of formal care services and curb maternal mortality rates must target improvements to the technical and interpersonal qualities of care, ease of access, community awareness and knowledge, and allow community members to actively engage in implementation phases.

Ultrasonic-Vibration-Assisted Pelleting of Cellulosic Biomass: Effects of Moisture Content

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxu Song ◽  
Meng Zhang ◽  
Z. J. Pei ◽  
Timothy Deines
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cellulosic Biomass ◽  
Low Density ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Biomass Materials ◽  
Pellet Density

Cellulosic biomass is an important source for making biofuels. However, there are several barriers to cost-effective manufacturing of biofuels using cellulosic biomass. One such barrier is related to the high transportation cost due to the low density of cellulosic biomass. Pelleting of cellulosic biomass is one way to increase its density. This paper reports an experimental study on ultrasonic vibration-assisted pelleting of cellulosic biomass. The study was focused on the effects of moisture content (MC) on pellet density of three kinds of cellulosic biomass (wheat straw, switchgrass, and sorghum). The experimental results show that sorghum has the highest density with three levels of MC among these biomass materials. The highest density was found with sorghum of 20% MC.

Kleine Inselstaaten im umkämpften internationalen Tourismusmarkt

2006 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Hörstmeier
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Small Island ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Island States ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Small Island States

Small island states in the competitive international tourism market - the case of the Seychelles. Small island states are fragile and vulnerable due to a number of aspects like e.g. a lack in mineral resources and high transportation cost. Island economies are often highly dependent on tourism as a source of income. In this article the Seychelles´ natural assets and their tourism development are portrayed. Against the background of a strong worldwide competition it is discussed whether the Seychelles high-value conservation tourism is competitive. Furthermore, measures improving the market situation of the country are depicted. Additionally, strategies for all island states are described, which they can implement in order to compete with other destinations.

scholarly journals Model pelayanan air bersih perdesaan

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Rini Dorojati ◽  
Nuraini Dwi Astuti ◽  
Hartono Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Water Services ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Provider Group ◽  
Changing Trend ◽  
Low Coverage

Low coverage of clean water in Indonesia leads to minimum consumption of clean water with proper health requirement. Increasement of clean water coverage is undergoing an effort from independent community in society. This research aims to find a service model of clean water for group based rural communities. Type of this research is descriptive qualitative, with research object is clean water independent provider group, Oyo Wening Santosa community, in a village called Bunder, district of Patuk, Gunung Kidul. Data was gathered by document utilization, parsitipatory observation, in-depth interview, and focus group discussion. Data was analyzed with qualitative method. This research shows that clean water coverage organized by communiy Oyo Wening is a model of sinergy for organization that was established by concern from society and government support, emerge in a program called “Sistem Penyediaan Air Minum Ibu Kota Kecamatan” (SPAM IKK). There are 1170 households channel subscribers spread across four villages. The service procedures are applied based on local conditions. This service has some drawbacks, namely the limited knowledge of the officer, the legality of which is not owned by the organization, facilities and infrastructure, and the relatively low tarrif, Rp 3,500 per m3. In conclusion, rural water services with the model applied in Oyo Wening Sentosa showed a changing trend in people's access to clean water and the local economy has increased. The legality of the business management of water services should become a priority for the stakeholders to ensure the realization of excellent service in providing clean water.

scholarly journals Land Tenure Security Perceptions Amongst Nigerian Rural Communities: A Case Of Atiba Local Government Area (Lga), Oyo State

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-186
Author(s):  
Gbenga J. Oladehinde ◽  
Lasun M. Olayiwola
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Land Tenure ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Tenure Security ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Rural Nigeria ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Perception Of Security

Abstract Subject and purpose of work: Security of tenure is observed as an underlying tool for measuring the development among communities of developing countries. Despite this, the issues related to peoples’ thinking or feelings as well as to what drives security of land tenure are poorly understood and inconclusive. This study examines the residents’ perception of security of land tenure in rural Nigeria. Materials and methods: A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 125 respondents from the study area by administering a questionnaire while key informants were subjected to an in-depth interview. Results: The data for the study were collected and analysed using content analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that the perception of security of land tenure varies in the area studied and across the settlement categories. Further results showed that four factors such as income, length of stay, culture, and education were identified as major factors influencing the residents’ perception of the security of land tenure. Conclusions: The study concluded that socio-economic and cultural factors influence the residents’ perception of security of land tenure in the area researched.

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