Consumers’ Perception and Performance Appraisal of Mobile Phone Companies in Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-182
Author(s):  
Tajul Islam ◽  
Rajidul Hoque ◽  
Md.Ashraful Alam
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Radio Link ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
The World

In recent times telecommunication industry like mobile phone, radio link device have made revolution in the world. For the last few years mobile phone has become part and parcel of our daily life. It has become an essential part of business, commerce and society. Mobile phone provide great assistance to users by giving the opportunity to access to the anywhere of the world. Moreover, with the continuous diversification, the use of mobile is not only limited to talking but its use ranges from using internet, sending messages, listening to music, to organizing various works are comfortably completed in time. The use of mobile phone was introduced in Bangladesh at the middle of 1989 by the CityCell Company. Now with the change of time another five operators have introduced in the market. The function of mobile in Bangladesh with its communicative use also spread with value added service like mobile banking, railway ticket purchasing, health services, news update, and examination results and so on. But there are a lot of complain about these operators services. Descriptive analysis, Z-test, Chi-square test and Multiple Regression Analysis were used to test the collected data and hypotheses of the research study. Through this research we have tried to find out consumers perception which impact may be very bad in near future on those operators. Most of the respondents think that mobile operators are charging higher terrify in which customers are deprived from pulse system. Slow internet service, and lack of coverage hamper to the access of information. By conducting this research we have found that except those complain, the overall services of mobile phone are moderately well. JEL Classification Code: D18; D91

scholarly journals Quality Higher Education and Students’ Perception: A Study on Private Universities of Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Mizanur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Dynamic Factor ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This is a pragmatic study conducted to explore the quality higher education and students’ perception towards the private universities in Bangladesh. This study examines the relationship between the quality higher education and students’ perception using a structured questionnaire. A total number of 500 senior undergraduate and graduate level students from ten selected private universities in Bangladesh were taken as sample for conducting the study. The finding of this study discloses that the quality higher education is a dynamic factor that ensures the students’ perception. It also shows that quality higher education can create positive students’ perception towards the private universities in Bangladesh. Reliability, Responsiveness, Competence, Tangibility, Courtesy, Goodwill & Image, Empathy, Security and Costs are the dimensions of quality higher education. To quantify the variables a five point “Likert- type” scale has been used in this paper. The researcher conducted various analyses such as Multiple Regression Analysis, Descriptive Analysis, and ANOVA and identified a numerous key findings as to the students’ perception towards the quality higher education. JEL Classification Code: I20; I23

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of COVID-19 Pandemic in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria- The Initial Experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 27-37
Author(s):  
E. K. Mgbe ◽  
C. G. Mgbe ◽  
S. N. Ezeofor ◽  
J. F. Etiki
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
World Health ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Health Organization

Background: The world is experiencing a global corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of 9th June 2020, over 7 million confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and more than 400,000 deaths had been reported in more than 30 countries of the world according to World Health Organization. Aim: We aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and vulnerability perception of Enugu state residents during the coronavirus outbreak in order to facilitate better health care outcomes. Methodology: A prospective Web-based cross-sectional survey was designed for this study which was conducted in March 2020 among Enugu state residents. The obtained data were coded, validated, and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences SPSS software, version 24. Descriptive analysis was applied to calculate the frequencies and proportions and Chi-Square Test was also used. A preliminary phase was conducted to assess the validity and reliability of the questionnaire before its use.  Results: The study showed that significant number (99.6%) of the respondents had heard about Covid-19 and the most stated source of knowledge was social media (57.6%), followed by Newspaper and television shows (50.2%) while the least was from General Practitioner (GP) (8.9%). There was over 75% agreement with, and practice, of all known covid precautionary measures and less than 35% responses for wrong claims and practices about covid -19. Conclusion: The overall knowledge, attitude, and perception are high in Enugu state population although few still has background combined superstitious believes. Social media and internet are the highest used facility for acquisition of knowledge and information in Enugu, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Goodness of Cloud Computing: does Bangladesh ready for it

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-167
Author(s):  
Md. Ahsan ul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
Standards Of Living ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication

Technology is playing a vital role in all aspect of our lives. Last decade has seen information and communication technologies dramatically transforming the world, enabling innovation and productivity increases, connecting people and communities, and improving standards of living and opportunities across the world. Even though global economy has been turbulent during last several years, governments and organizations trying to keep the momentum going and last couple of years “Cloud Computing” becoming fast-growing technology phenomenon. Cloud Computing can provide fundamental contribution to efficiency in public and private sectors as well as it can also promote growth, competition and business creation. The purpose of this study is to portrait whether developing countries like Bangladesh can be benefited from cloud computing, and also finds out Bangladesh’s readiness to take full advantage of it. JEL Classification Code: L86; C89  

scholarly journals The Frequency and Causes of Unnecessary Medical Services in Urmia, Iran: Strategies and Control

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Dindeh ◽  
Salah Eddin Karimi ◽  
Seyede Mahboobeh Hosseini ◽  
Ayoub Nafei
Keyword(s):  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
National Level ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Medical File ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World

Background: Unnecessary prescription, diagnosis, and medical services are increasing various health problems in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over-prescription and unnecessary services are the measures that cause significant damages rather than benefits. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the perspective of Urmia medical system members regarding the frequency and causes of unnecessary medical services and their control and prevention strategies in Urmia, Iran. Methods: This descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional research was performed on 102 specialist physicians selected from the Urmia Medical Association, and the selected individuals participated in the survey online. Outcome measures included the percentage of unnecessary medical care and common causes of overtreatment. Data were collected using Johns Hopkins University Unnecessary medical services checklist. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 22 using descriptive statistics (frequency and mean) and chi-square. Results: In total, 41% of the participants (n = 43) were family physicians, and 59% (n = 59) were specialists of other medical fields. In terms of gender, 53% were male, and the others were female. The main causes of unnecessary medical services at a national level included pressure from patients (66.7%; n = 68), fear of medical malpractice (54.9%; n = 56), pressure from colleagues (23.5%; n = 24), and achieving a high rank in a performance appraisal (40.2%; n = 41). According to the participants, the development of more guidelines and instructions (47.1%; n = 48) and training residents on the appropriate use of diagnostic criteria (50%; n = 51) could be effective approaches to preventing unnecessary medical services. In addition, significant differences were observed between the perspective of the family physicians and the specialists in terms of the fear of malpractice (P = 0.002), lack of medical history (P = 0.17), pressure from patients (P = 0.25), training of residents on the use of diagnostic criteria (P = 0.001), and easier access to medical files (P = 0.001). Conclusions: From the physicians’ perspective, overtreatment is highly common in Iran. In order to solve this problem, efforts should be dedicated to areas such as medical file availability, diminishing the fear of malpractice, and more training of residents. Moreover, it is recommended that patients’ awareness be raised regarding the damages caused by unnecessary prescriptions so that they would not request frequent visits.

scholarly journals Disasters and Domestic Tourist Arrivals in Indonesia in 2013-2017

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 465-477
Author(s):  
Alla Asmara ◽  
Annisa Hafizhah Uzdah
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Fixed Effect Model ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Population Number ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Tourist

The tourism sector is the leading sector in Indonesia's economic development in the future. One of the potential demand for Indonesia tourism sector comes from domestic tourist arrivals who show an increasing trend each year. On the other hand, the number of disasters in Indonesia in the last 10 years also showed an increasing trend. Starting from this phenomenon, the purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of disasters on domestic tourist arrivals in Indonesia. The analytical method used is descriptive analysis and panel data with Fixed Effect Model (FEM) approach. In this study, natural disasters were proxied through frequency of disasters and the number of fatalities. The results of the analysis indicate that frequency of disasters and the number of fatalities have a negative effect on the domestic tourist arrivals. However, only the number of fatalities has a statistically significant effect. Economic variables which also have a significant effect on domestic tourist arrivals are GRDP/capita, CPI, population, number of hotel rooms and accessibility. All of these variables have a positive effect on domestic tourist arrivals. Keywords: Disasters, panel data, tourism, domestic tourist JEL Classification code: Z38; O20; R58.

scholarly journals The Business Opportunities and Constraints within the Printing and Graphic Arts Industry: A Study on Sylhet City

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-148
Author(s):  
Md. Moniruzzaman Muzib ◽  
Md. Mizanur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Graphic Arts ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
Investment Process ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This paper investigates the growing competitive printing and graphic arts industry in Sylhet focusing on the investment process, employment opportunity, government support, and the others crucial factors of  market that are responsible in determining the industry volume through some statistical analysis. By looking on the opportunity and constraints of this industry, it addresses the preference of the customers as well as the limitation and potential for growth. Statistical significant association was tested by tools like descriptive analysis through the primary data, SWOT analysis etc. to examine the relationship of the considered variables and the prospect and constrictions of this industry has been analyzed with recommendation. JEL Classification Code: M00

scholarly journals Kashmir Conflict: Tracing the History Suggesting the Solution

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Peer Ghulam Nabi ◽  
Muhammad Ammad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Stakeholder Analysis ◽  
Political Leadership ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
Peace Building ◽  
Armed Struggle ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
Conflict Zone ◽  
The World

Kashmir, once known for its mesmerizing beauty, peace and tolerance in the world, has now been seen as a bloody conflict zone, since 1989. Over the years, numbers of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) were taken by India and Pakistan, but all the initiatives fail to bring long-term peace in the region. This paper examines two questions: why Kashmiris chose to go for armed struggle against India and why peace building initiatives lead by India and Pakistan failed to bring long term peace in the region? The study will further try to analyze the interests of the different stakeholders in order to find a peaceful, acceptable, and achievable solution to the conflict region. On the basis of Stakeholder Analysis the paper argues that India and Pakistan need to go beyond existing non-engagement and occasional bilateral policy of negotiation to trilateral negotiation by engaging Kashmiri political leadership to get the win-win, peaceful resolution of the conflict. The absence of Kashmiris in any negotiation process will not bring long lasting solution to the region. JEL Classification Code: R5

Mobile Innovation and the Music Business in Japan

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Takeishi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Mobile Internet ◽  
Music Business ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
The World ◽  
Selection Of

This paper examines the development process and successful factors of the ringing tone melody downloading service, or “Chaku-Mero,” in Japan. Chaku-Mero, arguably the most successful mobile (m)-commerce business in the world, is a mobile Internet service in which a subscriber could download from a wide selection of music melodies his/her favorite for a fee to get it ring when the mobile phone receives a call or message. This chapter describes the process of how this business has evolved from pre-mobile-Internet phase of related business; examines the structure of the business; and analyzes why some content providers have been more successful than others. Some implications for the prospects of mobile Internet businesses for music and other cultural contents will be provided.

scholarly journals Students’ Matriculation Factors for Higher Education in Private Universities of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-64
Author(s):  
Md. Mizanur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
Statistical Measures ◽  
The Common ◽  
The University ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The main objective of this research paper is to identify the matriculation factors of students for higher education in private universities of Bangladesh. A survey was conducted among 750 students of fifteen UGC (University Grant Commission) approved private universities in Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was sent to Dhaka, Sylhet, Rahshahi, and Chittagong division to collect data from selected private universities. A number of statistical measures (e.g. demographic analysis, descriptive analysis, multiple regression analysis) have been used to draw conclusions and offer recommendations. The results show that the common factors related to the matriculation factors of students are the image of the university, preferred program, quality of teaching, medium of instruction, campus size, location of the campus, hostel facility, transportation facility, canteen facility, common room facility, tuition fees for the students etc. JEL Classification Code: I20; I23

Collection of Value Added Tax in Kosovo and Its Effect on Economic Growth

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Teki Shala
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Value Added Tax ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Revenue Collection ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Level Of Significance

The revenue collected from the value added tax constitutes the main income of the Kosovo government. For this reason, this research has a great importance in the formulation of effective policies in Kosovo that will subsequently improve the efficiency of tax collection of Value Added and growing fiscal and budgetary stability. This research it will have a descriptive analysis of the trends of VAT collection in Kosovo from 2005- 2015 years using different analytical techniques to examine trends and data structure over the years. We have used two types of analysis; One is the descriptive analysis of trends and the other is the contrast of the descriptive analysis of trends that is the econometric technique used to analyze the VAT effect on economic growth in Kosovo. The source of data for this study is secondary through the Annual Financial Report of the Ministry of Finance of Kosovo and the IMF. In order to analyze the data generated for the study, the statistical tool utilized is OLS technique (multiple regression). One of the key findings in the collection of VAT has been its dependence on the border. Revenue collection is among the most pressing problems and such situation does not guarantee a country's budgetary stability. Also, based on the findings we noted that the VAT share of the gathering in gross domestic product of the Interior of the country has been low compared to other countries in Europe developing, reflecting a low level of economic development. Also from econometric analysis is confirmed that the regression coefficient shows that we have a VAT impact on GDP in Kosovo, because the level of significance is .000, or includes the rate of 1%. Also, the correlation between VAT and GDP shows a strong positive relationship, or statistically interpreted with the increase of VAT, will increase the GDP of Kosovo, these two elements conclude that VAT has a significant impact on economic growth in Kosovo. Furthermore, this research highlight some key issues that policy makers should consider dealing with the collection and effective use of revenue collected from VAT, to improve growth.

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