THE PRIVATE SECTOR AS PROVIDER OF EXTENSION SERVICES, FROM THE VIEWPOINTS OF THE PROVIDERS

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila MASOUDNIA ◽  
Seyed Mamhmood HOSSEINI ◽  
Valiollah SARANI
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Rural Production

This study aims to examine the role of the private sector in the provision of extension services, from the perspective of the services providers. The research's statistical population consists of ninety managers of agricultural and rural production cooperatives, private consultants, and wholesalers of fertilizers and pesticides in Urmia and Khuy counties (Iran). The results indicate that most of the respondents (77.8%) assess the quality of performance of private sector in the provision of extension services as moderate and higher and have a positive attitude (medium and high) towards more involvement of the private sector in the provision of such services.

scholarly journals Analyzing the Relationship between Personnel's Education and Psychological Competence on Quality of Service: The Mediation Role of Organization Commitment in Ministry of the Interior

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Omid Ahmadi ◽  
Abdolali Keshtegar ◽  
Mohammad Ghasemi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Alpha Level ◽  
Psychological Competence ◽  
Correlational Method ◽  
The Relationship

<p>The goal of the present paper is to analyze the effect of personnel's education and psychological competence on<br />quality of service. The mediation role of organizational competence in Ministry of the Interior is of<br />descriptive-correlational method. To do that, the standard questionnaire psychological competence by Spriters<br />(1995), personnel education and quality of service by Deher (2015) and organizational commitment by Alen and<br />Mier (1990) were used. The statistical population of the research includes all personnel of Ministry of the<br />Interior which are 1600 subjects. Based on Cochran's formula, 3100 subjects were selected randomly. In order to<br />analyze data the Pearson's correlation test and structural equation of data analysis were used by SPSS and AMOS<br />software. The findings of the research indicate that personnel's education has a positive effect on organizational<br />competence and quality of service (with Alpha level of 0.05). Moreover, the psychological competence is<br />positively affect the quality of service (with Alpha level of 0.05) and organizational commitment affect the<br />quality of service. Finally, it was revealed that the personnel training through organizational commitment affect<br />the quality of service. But, psychological competence does not affect the quality of service through<br />organizational commitment. Moreover, psychological competence does not affect the organizational commitment.<br />The significance levelof the model turned out to be more than the first type error (0.05). This shows that the<br />significant adaption of the estimated model with the present research model. Furthermore, the AGFI and GFI<br />indicators are more than the estimated value (0.9). These indicators show that the model has a capability in<br />estimating the ratio of each factor.</p>

scholarly journals BPP UTILIZATION BY FARMERS TO SUPPORT INDONESIA AS BARNS THE WORLD

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 121-126
Author(s):  
Iranita Haryono ◽  
Astrini Padapi ◽  
Ayu Wulandary
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Extension Center

One of the efforts to achieve national food security is by strengthening assistance and counseling to farmers as the main actors. One of the extension links closest to the community and located at the sub-district level is the Peratanian Extension Center (BPP). The function and role of BPP is developed to achieve the desired expectations, namely food self-sufficiency and improvement of farmer welfare. Therefore, there is a need for a special study to be able to determine the level of responsiveness, responsibility and quality of agricultural extension services carried out by the BPP in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This reserch aims to determine the performance of agricultural extension agents in Sidenreng Rappang Regency in terms of the level of accountability of agricultural extension activities based on indicators of responsiveness, responsibility and quality of extension services. The research was conducted from July to October in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This research used a survey method. Determination of the sample of this study was carried out purposively on extension workers at the local BPP. Data collected descriptively by cross tabulation. Data analysis used scoring parameters, proportion, maximum, minimum and average values. The results show that the agricultural instructor's Performance Score is 294 which is interpreted into a moderate category score, which means that the ability of the BPP is sufficient to be able to recognize the needs of the assisted farmers, is sufficient to develop extension programs / activities that are in accordance with the wishes / aspirations of local farmers, and sufficient in providing service to farmers.

scholarly journals Smallholder Livestock Commercialization

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Roger Merkel
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Market Access ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Smallholder Farms ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Research Institutes

The world’s population is expected to grow by over 30% by 2050, putting tremendous strain on agriculture to produce the estimated additional one billion tons of cereal grains and 200 million tons of meat to feed that population. Most of the population growth will occur in Africa and Asia where the majority of smallholder farms are located. Commercialization of smallholder farms can lead to increased productivity. Producer identified constraints to commercialization include infrastructure, poor knowledge of market prices, limited access to banking services and loan opportunities, and poor extension services, among others. To overcome these constraints will take actions by various sectors. Producer must become more market oriented and take advantage of current technologies to improve production. Government organizations should develop ways to build farmer capacity in market and production activities. Research institutes and universities must conduct research to drive innovation, help farmers to apply technologies, and develop means to enhance producer knowledge. Making loans and banking services available to farmers is a main role of the private sector. The private sector can also partner with producers on marketing and market access.

scholarly journals PERAN PENYULUH BAGI PETERNAK DALAM USAHA PETERNAKAN KERBAU DI KECAMATAN MOA KABUPATEN MALUKU BARAT DAYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
Carolina Anaktototy ◽  
George S. J. Tomatala ◽  
Lily Joris
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

This study aims to examine the role of extension workers for breeders in buffalo farming in Moa District, Southwest Maluku Regency. The method used in this research is survey method, the sample is determined by purposive sampling., The form of qualitative descriptive analysis with the first stage is checking the data, in this activity it is carried out after conducting an interview (filling out a list of questions). Based on the results of the research, the performance of agricultural extension services at the Moa Subdistrict BPP in developing buffalo farming in the research village is running well but not yet optimal. This is because the quantity of extension workers is still small and the quality of the timeliness of extension workers in completing the work is not good because the amount of work to be done is not balanced with the quantity of extension workers. In addition, there is still a lack of infrastructure for extension workers such as the posluhdes (Village Extension Officer).

scholarly journals Human Factors that Derail Extension Services Delivery in Developing Countries: Implications for Policy

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
EN Ajani ◽  
EA Onwubuya
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Training Materials

The paper examines human factors derailing extension services delivery in developing countries. Poor management of rewards and incentives; quality of work life; poor assessment system; limited quality of human resource; inadequate extension support training materials; inconsistencies of government programmes; inadequate staff training and poor extension programme evaluation were viewed as major constraints. Considering the role of extension to agricultural development, the paper recommends that efforts should be made by the various stakeholders in agricultural extension services to improve the capability of human resources involved in extension services and highlights the need for government agricultural programmes to be consistent to enable the beneficiaries of such programmes derive the benefits that will boost productivity in agriculture. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v2i2.14015 Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 2 (2): 54-57, December, 2012

scholarly journals The effect of accounting conservatism and earn-ings management on earnings quality

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Mohammad Delkhosh ◽  
Mohammad Sadeghi
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Earnings Quality ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Accounting Conservatism ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Earning Quality

The net income has been always one of the important issues that had always been a favorite among financial statement's user, and the quality and management of it have always been the focus of attention of investors and creditors. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of conservatism and earning management in earning quality. For this purpose, the Givoly and Hayn (2000) index were used as conservative measurement criteria and the modified Jones model (1995) was used as a measure of earning's management measurement, and the Dechow and Dichev (2002) index were used as a measure of the quality of earning (earnings sustainability) of the company. The statistical population of this study is 123 companies that listed on Tehran Stock Exchange between 2009 and 2014. For testing the research hypothesis a multivariate regression analysis was used. The results of the research indicate a significant negative (invert) relation between accounting conservatism and earning's management on the quality of earnings.

scholarly journals MANFAAT MEDIA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isran Rasyid Karo-Karo ◽  
Rohani Rohani
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
The Media ◽  
Role Of Teachers

Media is a tool or means as an intermediary to deliver lessons from teachers to students. Types of educational media commonly used are: graphics media, three-dimensional media, and media projection. Benefits of media in learning are: (1) Submission of subject matter can be uniformed. (2) The learning process becomes more clear and interesting. (3) The learning process becomes more interactive. (4) Efficiency in time and effort. (5) Improve the quality of student learning outcomes. (6) Media allows the learning process can be done anywhere and anytime. (7) The media can foster a positive attitude of students to the material and learning process. (8) Changing the role of teachers in a more positive and productive direction.

Role of eventfulness in socio-economic development of neighborhoods in Shiraz, Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-180
Author(s):  
Aeizh AZMI ◽  
◽  
Khojasteh HASHEMI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Saturation Point ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Population Sampling ◽  
Neighbourhood Level ◽  
Organization Process ◽  
Economic And Social Impacts

Festivals have various economic and social impacts at the neighbourhood level, and this paper aimed to explore such impacts. The statistical population consisted of local experts, including the specialists, municipality authorities, and researchers of tourism and eventfulness. The total population sampling was performed as the qualitative research up to the saturation point. The findings showed that the eventfulness contributes to the economic and social development of the neighbourhoods, albeit periodically. Moreover, it was found to bring some benefits, including the job creation, increased ancillary income, and local economic interactions. The event organization process showed that the events have become governmentalized and religious. However, the results of the study indicated that the eventfulness has a significant effect on the increased social capital at the neighbourhood level, resulting in the increased public participation and quality of life.

scholarly journals Relationship Model between Sexual Dissatisfaction and Quality of Life in Married Obese Patients with Mediating Role of Marital Intimacy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Amadian ◽  
Sayed Abbas Haghayegh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Marital Intimacy ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Sexual Dissatisfaction

Introduction: This research aimed to investigate the relationship between sexual dissatisfaction and quality of life in married obese persons with mediating role of marital intimacy. Methods: The statistical population of this study concluded all patients with obesity (having extra body mass) referred to Isfahan health centers in 2018. Through targeted sampling method, 150 patients were selected at a time interval of three months. They were asked to respond to the questionnaires of Larsson's Sexual Satisfaction (1988), the quality of life of the World Health Organization (1996), and Walker & Thompson's (1983) marital intimacy. In order to analyze the research data Amos software and structural Equation Method were run. Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between sexual dissatisfaction and quality of life in married obese people with regard to the mediating role of marital intimacy and this model was confirmed in all components of quality of life except physical and mental subscales (p< 0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of the findings, it can be concluded that marital intimacy plays an important role in the quality of life and ultimately reduces sexual dissatisfaction.

Cognitive Health Counseling 40+

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Eschen ◽  
Franzisca Zehnder ◽  
Mike Martin
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Pilot Phase ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Cognitive Health ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Agents Of Change ◽  
Main Outcome Variable ◽  
Further Development

This article introduces Cognitive Health Counseling 40+ (CH.CO40+), an individualized intervention that is conceptually based on the orchestration model of quality-of-life management ( Martin & Kliegel, 2010 ) and aims at improving satisfaction with cognitive health in adults aged 40 years and older. We describe the theoretically deduced characteristics of CH.CO40+, its target group, its multifactorial nature, its individualization, the application of subjective and objective measures, the role of participants as agents of change, and the rationale for choosing participants’ satisfaction with their cognitive health as main outcome variable. A pilot phase with 15 middle-aged and six older adults suggests that CH.CO40+ attracts, and may be particularly suitable for, subjective memory complainers. Implications of the pilot data for the further development of the intervention are discussed.

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