scholarly journals Examination Phase Of The Masters Thesis: A Plausible Cause Of Delayed Completion Of Graduate Studies At Makerere University, Uganda

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-308
Author(s):  
Joseph C. Oonyu ◽  
Robert Wamala
Keyword(s):  
Administrative Support ◽  
Review Process ◽  
School Of Education ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Makerere University ◽  
Examination Period ◽  
Timely Completion ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The University

This paper investigates the influence of the examination stage of student theses on the completion time of graduate studies at Makerere University, Uganda. The assessment is based on the administrative data of 504 Masters degree students in the 2000 to 2008 enrollment cohorts at the School of Education, Makerere University. The total elapsed time from submission of a thesis for evaluation to a viva voce was adopted as a measure of the examination period. Additionally, the period from viva voce to submission of the final thesis was investigated. The analysis included frequency distribution, summary statistics, and a Pearson Chi-square test. A median examination period of 11 months (range, 155), in the results, is a lengthy one when compared to the two-year stipulated duration of Masters studies at the University. Subsequently, the fact that about six in every ten students (59.9%) submits a final thesis beyond a months period after a viva points to further delays in the review process of students reports. No significant variations in the submission period were observed by student characteristics. In sum, the findings underscore the need to strengthen administrative support systems, particularly aspects related to the review process of students reports, to ensure students timely completion of graduate programs.

scholarly journals The Impact of Watching Television Sports Channels in Promotion of Sports Activities among the Students of University of Sargodha

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (I) ◽  
pp. 95-107
Author(s):  
Sajjad Ali ◽  
Muhammad Saqib Ilmas ◽  
Shajee Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Uses And Gratification Theory ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sports Activities

This study analyzes the impact of watching television sports channels on the promotion of sports activities among the students of the University of Sargodha. The aim of the study is to explore the impact of sports channels on students. Previous researches are used to set up the concepts of the present study. In this research, a survey technique is used to collect the data. The population of the study consists of male and female students of the University of Sargodha. In this research, the Stratified and Purposive sampling technique is used, through which specification characteristics of the respondent's demographics. The study explores the impact of sports channels in the view of Uses and Gratification Theory. The data for this study is collected through the use of a well-designed questionnaire. Chi-square test and other statistical tests like ANOVA and t-Test are applied to test the hypothesis. The finding shows that more the exposure to TV sports channels more the information level of students of the University of Sargodha.

Attitude of Female Students Towards Physical Education and Sports

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Pashupati Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The University ◽  
Very High

 This study presents an attitude of female students studying B.Ed. third year towards physical education and sports within Kathmandu valley. Initially, it was hypothesized that there is no significance difference in attitude of physical education and sports among female students of different campuses. From these 6 campuses, 184 female students were randomly selected. A five-point Likert-type scale was applied for data collection from the selected students who studied in B.Ed. third year. Altogether five opinion statements were used for data collection. It was found that all respondents showed positive attitudes towards physical education and sports. In order to test whether there is significant interdependence in score among the respondents in different perspectives. The chi-square test score was applied as statistical test at the 0.05 level of significance. The chi-test under contingency table: independent of opinion among the respondent, if (χ2>α=0.05 in different degree of freedom) and independent if (χ2≤ α=0.05 in different degree of freedom). For the measurement of attitude for physical education and sports,it has enough evidence in the data to accept alternatives hypothesis; there is relation or interdependence of attitude towards physical education and sports among the respondents. Because, the score is very high among the response of respondent. The study suggests that the university teacher must be accountable to construct professional environment.

scholarly journals USE OF ICT BASED LIBRARY RESOURCE AND SERVICES IN CONSTITUENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGES AFFILIATED TO UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE: STUDY

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Chikkamanju ◽  
Ambika ◽  
Hydar Ali
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Library Resource ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Questionnaire Method

The study investigated the ICT based library and Information services in Constituent First Grade Colleges affiliated  to University of Mysore .The present study demonstrates and elaborates the primary way to learn about ICTs, the purpose of using ICT enabled library services, to assess to what extent users are utilized ICT based library services and facilities, various aspects of Internet usage, favourite search engines, NLIST resources and services Suggestions have been given to make the service more beneficial in the library users. The aims were to examine impacts of ICT on motivation and related issues such as learning outcomes, behaviour, and attendance and to quantify any impacts where possible. The study also set out to consider the ways in which ICT can best be used by under graduate students to enhance motivational impacts for pupils, especially for those disaffected with traditional forms of learning. The present study aims to examine the ICT based library and Information services in Constituent First Grade Colleges affiliated to University of Mysore. The questionnaire method was adopted for the present study to collect the necessary data, keeping in view the objectives of the study. Total 236 questionnaires were distributed and 163 filled in questionnaires were collected back. The rate of response of 69.06 %. The collected data has been analysed using appropriate statistical techniques with SPSS such as chi-square test, mean and standard deviation for the analysis. The majority mean value of  3.28 SD being 1.66 I read e-Books of respondents110(67.48%) of students opine as ‘Excellent’, with a mean value of 1.59 and SD being 1.00. for Preferred search engine  20(12.26%)  respondents use ‘Annual Reviews’ Use of N-List resources and Services From the analysis, it showed that our colleges should always embark on strategies towards adding more value to their ICT based library services.  ICT based library services awareness program should be rendered to the graduate students at the very point of enrolment into the graduate studies for this will help the students to - wards understanding the need of utilizing the library properly and also appreciate technology more in their lives.

scholarly journals Research Productivity among Faculty Members of the University of Cebu, Philippines

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan O. Etcuban ◽  
Glenn R. Andrin ◽  
Melvin M. Niñal ◽  
Bell S. Campanilla ◽  
Aahron M. Dinauanao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Productivity ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
University Research ◽  
College Teachers ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Correlational Method ◽  
The University

Research is the heart of every higher education institution (HEI).  Universities are coming under enormous strength to boost the productivity of faculty research to meet the ASEAN integration.  The accrediting agency assures that instructions and community extensions are research-based.  This study assessed the research productivity of teachers at the University of Cebu, Philippines. Based on the gathered data, a University Research Portfolio was proposed to serve as a guide for the administrators to increase production of teachers in the context of a research project, presentation, and publications. The study used a descriptive correlational method with the aid of a researcher-made questionnaire. There were 171 college teachers who were used as respondents of the study. The accumulated data were analyzed, and interpreted using simple percentage, weighted mean, Chi-square test of independence and ANOVA.  Results showed that most of the teachers have low research productivity and that they need training in research methods and statistics. It was concluded that college teachers had limited financial assistance and cash incentives that the University offers to them. The researchers strongly recommend that the proposed University Research Portfolio be used. However, further research on its effectiveness should be carried out to confirm the preliminary findings.

scholarly journals Internet Connectivity and Accessibility in University Libraries: A Study of Access, Use and Problems among Faculty of Natural Sciences Students, University of Jos, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Abubakar ◽  
Rhoda Diyoshak
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Internet Connectivity ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University

Abstract Objective – This study has the objective of establishing whether the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, have access to and use Internet facilities in the University library. Methods – A survey research design was adopted for this study and questionnaires were used in gathering data. Statistical methods used in the analysis include percentages, frequencies, and Chi-Square test for measuring the association of library visit and use of the Internet. Results – The analysis of the data and findings indicated that there is Internet connectivity in the library. The findings also revealed that few students (15.5%) use the computer and the Internet on a daily basis. The problems of slow Internet connection at peak periods and unsteady power supply were clearly identified. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that there is no association between the students’ library visits and their use of the Internet for most academic purposes, except for downloading articles. Conclusion – The presence of Internet connectivity in the library, does not translate to meaningful academic behaviour among the students. Therefore, sensitising and training of the students on Internet usage were recommended for better academic performance and life-long learning.

Learning Environment for Supporting Undergraduate Online Distance Education Students

2019 ◽  
pp. 78-102
Author(s):  
Samual Amponsah ◽  
Samual Kofi Badu-Nyarko ◽  
Godfred Alfred Nii Sai Obodai ◽  
Prince Anane
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Online Distance Education ◽  
Online Distance ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Ghana

The University of Ghana adopted the use of the Sakai Learning Management System to create an online environment for its DE students. Based on which, this study sought to examine the support provided for online students of the University of Ghana. The study further sought to determine the association between selected demographic characteristics and student satisfaction with online pre-admission processes, usage of online learning tools, and online social environment. In total, 126 questionnaires were completed and analyzed to generate frequencies, percentages, Anova, and chi-square values. It was established that weak online learning social environment does not encourage tutors and students' interactions, which led to a generally average use of online learning support tools. This implies that academic and administrative support were practically far away from the student, which is detrimental to the development of self-directed learning. The researchers recommended training for support staff, tutors, and students to create an effective online support for online distance students.

FACTOR STRUCTURE OF COPING BEHAVIOR OF CURIOUS ELDERLY PEOPLE

2020 ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
В. И. Долгова ◽  
Ю. А. Рокицкая
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Coping Behaviour ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The University

Увеличение доли пожилых людей в общей численности населения России детерминирует теоретическую и практическую значимость исследований, направленных на повышение социальной адаптации и продуктивности жизни человека пенсионного возраста. Актуальность исследования обусловлена противоречием между теоретической и практической значимостью проблемы совладающего поведения людей старшего возраста и ее недостаточной разработанностью в геронтопсихологии. Цель исследования - теоретическое обоснование, выявление и обсуждение результатов факторного анализа структуры копинг-поведения субъектов геронтообразовательных программ. Использованы теоретические и эмпирические методы с применением психодиагностических методик: «Способы преодоления трудных ситуаций» (Э. Хайм); «Способы совладания» (Р. Лазарус и С. Фолкман в адаптации Т. Л. Крюковой, Е. В. Куфтяк); «Опросник жизнестойкости» (А. Мадди в адаптации Д. А. Леонтьева); «Шкала оптимизма и активности» (Н. Водопьянова, М. Штейн). Методы математико-статистического анализа - методы описательной статистики; критерий χПирсона (Chi-square test), эксплораторный факторный анализ (exploratory factor analysis (EFA), метод главных компонент с вращением Varymax (нормализация по Кайзеру) с использованием программы статистического пакета StatSoft Statistica for Windows 10.0 и IBM SPSS Statistics 23. Эмпирическое исследование осуществляли на базе Челябинской областной организации Общероссийской общественной организации - Общество «Знание» России, «Народный университет пожилого человека» ( n =101, возраст 60-83 года). Факторный анализ переменных позволил обнаружить и верифицировать латентную структуру копинг-поведения пожилых людей, которая включает семь основных компонентов, классифицированных по степени выраженности их предпочтения. В факторной структуре копинг-поведения испытуемых доминируют адаптивные и относительно адаптивные (по три из семи факторов) копинг-стили поведенческой и когнитивной модальности (также по три из семи факторов), ориентированные как на проблему, так и на самосохранение. An increase in the share of elderly people in the total population of Russia determines the theoretical and practical significance of studies aimed at improving social adaptation and the productivity of a person’s life in retirement age. The relevance of the study is due to the contradiction between the theoretical and practical significance of the problem of coping behavior of older people and its insuffi cient development in gerontopsychology. The purpose of the study was to establish the theoretical basis for conducting the factor analysis of coping behaviour in the elderly studying at the University and to analyse the findings. Some theoretical and empirical methods with psychodiagnostic techniques were used, such as Heim`s coping technique, Lazarus and Folkman’s model of coping (adapted by T. Kryukova, E. Kuftyak), Maddi’s hardiness survey (adapted by D. Leontyev), and Vodopyanova and Stein`s scale of optimism and activity. We applied the following methods of the mathematical and statistical analysis: descriptive statistics, Pearson criterion χ (Chi-square test), exploratory factor analysis (EFA), principal component analysis with a Varimax rotation with Kaiser normalization using the statistical package program StatSoft Statistica for Windows 10.0 and IBM SPSS Statistics 23. The empirical research was conducted in the University for Elderly, the regional branch of the National Non-Governmental Organization «Znanie» in Chelyabinsk. The sample comprised 101 people with the median age of 68,2 years. The factor analysis detected and verified a latent structure of coping behaviour in the elderly consisting of 7 key components classifi ed by the degree of preference. Adaptive and relatively adaptive behavioural and cognitive coping styles (based on 3 out of 7 factors) that are both problem and self-preservation oriented prevail in the factor structure of coping behaviour in the subjects.

scholarly journals Upon Rejection: Psychiatric Emergencies of Failed Asylum Seekers

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Schoretsanitis ◽  
Dinesh Bhugra ◽  
Sarah Eisenhardt ◽  
Meret Ricklin ◽  
David Srivastava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
The Status ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The University ◽  
Mental Well Being

Background: The status of a refugee or asylum seeker is only recognised after legal processes. The uncertainty of these procedures or the rejection itself may severely impact mental well-being. Methods: We surveyed the patterns of psychiatric services used by patients whose applications for asylum had been rejected. In a retrospective investigation of admissions to the University Emergency Department in Bern, Switzerland between 1 March 2012 and 28 February 2017, we studied patients receiving a psychiatric consultation after their applications had been rejected. The primary endpoint was based on the comparison of these individuals with controls who were asylum seekers with pending asylum applications using the Mann-Whitney U test and the chi-square test (χ2) with a significance level of 0.05. Results: Thirty-eight cases were identified. There were more men than women and the mean age was 30.08 ± 9.62 years. Patients predominantly presented as walk-in patients (n = 16, 42.1%), most frequently due to suicidal ideation (n = 16, 42.1%). Stress-related disorders were the most common diagnosis (n = 29, 76.3%) and patients were mainly referred to inpatient treatment (n = 28, 73.7%). Patients with rejected applications were less likely to be living in reception centres than patients with a pending application (χ2 = 17.98, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The profile of asylum seekers whose applications had been rejected reflects individuals with high-stress levels, potentially aggravated by the negative asylum decision.

scholarly journals Persistence of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy among Nulliparous Versus Parous Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. e1-e5
Author(s):  
Rodney McLaren ◽  
Kate Chang ◽  
Nana-Ama Ankumah ◽  
Lynda Yang ◽  
Suneet Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
University Of Michigan ◽  
Brachial Plexus Palsy ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy ◽  
Multiparous Women ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
The University ◽  
Student’S T Test

Objective Our objective was to compare persistence of neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) at 1 and 2 years in children of nulliparous versus parous women. Study Design We conducted a retrospective cohort study of children diagnosed with NBPP followed at the University of Michigan, Interdisciplinary Brachial Plexus Program (UM-BPP). Self-reported demographics, delivery history, including birth weight (BW) < versus ≥ 9 lbs, and presence of shoulder dystocia (SD) were recorded. Student's t-test and Chi-square test with odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for comparisons of maternal, neonatal, and peripartum characteristics. Results Of 337 children with NBPP, 43% (146) were of nulliparas and 57% (191) of multiparas. At 1 year, children with persistent NBPP were similar in both groups (87% vs. 88%, aOR 1.357, 95% CI: 0.297–6.208). Persistent NBPP was not significantly different among nulliparous and multiparous women at 2 years (97% vs. 92% respectively, aOR 0.079, 95% CI: 0.006–1.050). Conclusion In one of the largest cohorts of NBPP, maternal parity did not influence the likelihood of NBPP persistence at 1 and 2 years.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Role of the Midwife in Increasing Exclusive Breast Milk at UPT Puskesmas Mare

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Sulfianti Sulfianti ◽  
Hasliana Haslan
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The University

The kind of research that was utilized in this study was an analytical questionnaire. In this study, a cross-sectional design was employed to collect data. Sixty-six individuals were included in the samples that fulfilled the requirements. The findings revealed that 1) the midwife's attitude toward promoting exclusive breastfeeding at the UPT Puskesmas (Community Health Center) Mare had no impact on the outcomes of the study. The results of the chi square test revealed that the p-value was 0,089, indicating that the hypothesis was correct (0,05). There is an association between midwife assistance and an increase in exclusive breastfeeding at the University of Puskesmas Mare, according to the findings of the chi square test (p-value =0,007 for exclusive breastfeeding at the UPT Puskesmas Mare) (0,05). The rise in exclusive breastfeeding at the UPT Puskesmas Mare may be attributed to the midwifery program, according to the findings. The results of the chi square test reveal that the p-value is 0,0002, which indicates a significant difference (0,05). 4) Midwife assistance had a 12,7-fold higher impact on the rise in exclusive breastfeeding, with a p-value of 0.028 0.05 for the effect of midwife support. The midwife program, on the other hand, had a moderate impact on the rise in exclusive breastfeeding, with a p-value of 0,038 0.05 and a moderate effect of 11,1 times on the increase in exclusive breastfeeding.

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