scholarly journals Postharvest Losses of Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) in the Open Markets in Ibadan Metropolis

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Ojimi K O ◽  
Oyediran W O ◽  
Salawu M B ◽  
Abiodun Y ◽  
Alaka F A ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Postharvest Losses ◽  
Postharvest Handling ◽  
Open Markets ◽  
Analyze Data

Postharvest losses of tomato pose serious threat on the economic viability of actors in the tomato production chain in Nigeria. Therefore, postharvest losses of tomato among marketers in Ibadan Metropolis of Oyo State Nigeria were investigated by the researchers. One hundred and twenty tomato marketers were chosen from the five food markets in Ibadan metropolis through a simple random sampling technique. The study adopted linear regression and descriptive statistics to analyze data. The outcomes of the investigation show that females were 92.5% and 88.3% were married. Capital is primarily raised through cooperative societies (57.5%). Postharvest losses of tomato accounted for 18.9% of purchase which represents ₦124,800/day. The major causes of PHLs are poor packaging (100%) and poor storage (100%) by the tomato marketers. Meanwhile, all the respondents (100%) adopted sorting to reduce PHLs of tomato. The regression analysis showed that education has a significant effect to reduce PHLs of tomato. The study concluded that huge postharvest and monetary losses of tomato are experienced by the tomato marketers. The study recommends provision of quality postharvest handling education to tomato marketers as a way of reducing PHLs of tomato in Ibadan.

scholarly journals Analysis of Factors Influencing Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Lesotho: Evidence From Maseru District

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Goodluck A. Mmari ◽  
Lebitso C. Thinyane
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fixed Assets ◽  
Mathematical Equations

SACCOS play a major role of providing financial access to poor people who are excluded from the services of Formal Financial Institutions (FFIs). However, they also face number of challenges which may affect their performance. Most of the previous studies in the area of SACCOS did not concentrate on their performance. The aim of this study therefore was to assess performance of SACCOS in Maseru District, Lesotho. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design where data were collected at one point in time. A sample size of 369 respondents was computed by the use of formula by Yamane (1967). Respondents in the sample were selected by using simple random sampling technique. However, respondents from individual SACCOS were proportional to the total number of members in particular SACCOS. This was done in order to make the sample representative of all SACCOS in the study area. Analyses of data were done by using different techniques which include: mathematical equations (i to vii); different financial ratios; tables; graphs; bar charts and other types of descriptive statistics like mode and percentages. It was found that socio economic characteristics of members were supportive to financial performance of the SACCOS. Furthermore, SACCOS in the study area achieved high performance in terms of ratios of members’ capital; loan delinquency; volumes of savings in the SACCOS; and growth of total assets. On the other hand, the SACCOS realised poor financial performance in terms of ratio of fixed assets to total assets; and share capital owned by members.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT AND THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISE IN THE POST COVID-19 NIGERIAN ECONOMY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Cyprian Abur ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Production Function ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The State ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Multiplier Effect ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Douglas Production Function ◽  
Analyze Data

Infrastructure is one of the most critical factors for economic development in the post-COVID -19 because it will interact with the economy through the production processes and this will greatly impact the production and performance of SMEs in terms of output, income, and employment. This paper examines the effect of infrastructure deficit on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Benue State. The study is aimed at identifying the state of infrastructure and the effect of infrastructure deficit on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria. Three stages random sampling technique was employedtoselect750 SME’s in Nigeria. The study employed descriptive statistics and the Cobb-Douglas Production Function to analyze data. The descriptive statistics resultsshowthat88.9 percent of the SMEs emphasized that the state of infrastructure is poor in Nigeria while 79.1 percent of SMEs opined that poor state of infrastructure increased their cost of operation in the post-COVID -19.The Cobb-Douglas Production Function result showed that infrastructure deficit hurts the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria in the post-COVID -19.Thestudyconcludesthatinfrastructure has a multiplier effect on SMEs ’income. Deficiency infrastructure hampered the development of SME’s and this translates in to a fall in income, low revenue to the government as well as increase unemployment. The study recommended that governments should make policies that are infrastructure driven in other to encourage and allow entrepreneurs to gain more access to infrastructure to reduce cost and enhance SMEs' performance.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Income and Postharvest Losses of Yam in Southern Agricultural Zone of Nasarawa State

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
Daniel Akaakohol Iorzua ◽  
Agnes Agbanugo Ikwuba ◽  
James Timbee Aan ◽  
Solomon Chimela Nwafor
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
P Value ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Postharvest Losses ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The study evaluated the income and postharvest losses of yam in Nasarawa State Nigeria from 2014 to 2018. The study employed the use of cross sectional design. The study was conducted in Nasarawa state, Nigeria between October 2019 and June 2020. Data for the study were collected using multistage sampling technique from a sample of three hundred and eighty seven (387) respondents. The result showed that majority of the respondents (322) 83%, were male, and within the age range of 31-40 years 158(41%) followed by the age bracket of 41-50: 97(25%); 323(84%) of the respondents were married with average household size of 8.0 persons per household while 87% of the respondents have had one form of formal education or the other. The spearman correlation matrix showing the relationship between the income and post-harvest losses of the farmers further revealed that there is a significant relationship between income and postharvest losses of yam farmers in the studied area. Coefficient of determination (R square) value was 0.922 with a P value of 0.00. The result reveals a significant and strong positive correlation betweenthe income and post-harvest losses of the farmers. The study thus concluded that most of the respondents were high income earners but suffer post-harvest losses throughout yam production chain in various measures. The extent of losses differs from farmer to farmer but does not differ in the communities sampled in the study area.

THE PERCEPTION, AWARENESS AND USE OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES BY UNDERGRADUATES OF THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. O. LASODE ◽  
O. O. LAWAL ◽  
M. C. OFODILE
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Pressure Management ◽  
Counselling Services ◽  
Counselling Needs ◽  
The University

This research investigated perception, awareness and use of Guidance and Counselling Services (G&CS) by undergraduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Simple random sampling technique was used to sample 283 respondents across the ten (10) Colleges in the Institution. Data were collected with the aid of questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages, and mean. The questionnaire was subjected to a pilot study that revealed psychometric properties of Cronbach's Apha 0.86. Results revealed that 91.1% of the respondents were aware of G&CS and 74.6% of the respondents currently using the services indicated that it was very helpful. The rating of the counselling needs of the respondents revealed that academic issues with a mean of 3.62 is the most important factor, followed by examination pressure management which had a mean of 3.51. The rating of the perception of students on the quality and effectiveness of G&CS indicated that organized orientation services for fresh students ranked first (mean = 2.55), while effective counselling on personal, social, academic and vocational challenges ranked second (mean = 2.49). The fresher's orientation service received the highest perception (mean = 2.55) among respondents on the quality and effectiveness of G&CS in the institution. The use of G&CS is presently assisting students to attain competencies needed to overcome academic, career and personal concerns. The study concluded that the G&CS needs of the students across the Colleges differ due to the dissimilarities in their disciplines across the University.    

scholarly journals PROFIL PROFESIONALISME GURU MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH UNGGULAN DI JAKARTA SELATAN

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Hasyim Asy'ari ◽  
Asep Ediana Latip
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Self Development

Abstract : This study aims at formulating a model of the profile of teachers professionalism of excellent Islamic Primary School (IPS). The source of data of this research is obtained from six excelence IPS in South Jakarta that achieve score of accreditation A.This research is a non experimental research that uses survey method. The population of this research is all teachers in 15 Excelence IPS with the sample as much as 40% of the teachers. as many as 100 teachers. As for the sampling technique used in this research is simple random sampling with descriptive statistics. The result of this research shows that firstly the profile of professionalism of the teachers of excellent IPS in South Jakarta is indicated by adequate teachers competency in personality, pedagogy, professionalism, and social aspect. Secondly, at the dimension of learning community teachers have not fully showed self development as a part of learning community. Thirdly, at the financial dimension it is know that the teachers of especially State Islamic Primary Schools are willing to accept all the policy of reward system set by the goverment and their schools headmasters. Fourtly, the linearity of educational background with the teaching profession. Fifthly, there is no difference in average scores the characteristics of profile of teachers professionalism between Private Islamic Primary Schools and the State ones. DOI: 10.15408/tjems.v1i1.1110

scholarly journals The Relationship of Student Learning Motivation Against Student Learning Independence on Dynamic Electric Material

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Dina Fajrin ◽  
Dwi Fajar Saputri ◽  
Ira Nofita Sari
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study analyses the relationship between student' learning motivation and student learning independence on dynamic electrical material in class IX SMP Negeri 7 Sungai Raya. The research method used is descriptive, with a correlative form of research. The population is 117 student from all grade IX students of SMP Negeri 7 Sungai Raya, the sample used in this study was 89 students. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling. Values used for independent and bound variables use a questionnaire. The Values analysis technique used is descriptive statistics and correlations with the coefficient of determination at a significant level of 5%. The result of research found that (1) student motivation in class IX SMP Negeri 7 Sungai Raya in the good category; (2) the independence of student learning was in a good category;  and (3) there was a positive and significant relationship between student motivation on student learning independence. So it can be concluded that the greater the student's learning motivation, the greater their learning independence.

scholarly journals Problem confrontation of sugarcane farmers in Natore district of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-108
Author(s):  
MJ Hoque ◽  
MI Hossain ◽  
MA Sarker ◽  
MNAS Mithun
Keyword(s):  
Market Price ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Analyze Data

The present study was conducted to explore the problems of sugarcane farmers in the selected areas of Natore district in Bangladesh. A total of 100 farmers were selected from Lalpur upazila of Natore district by using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through individual interviews during October to November, 2019 by using a structured interview schedule. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. The majority of the sugarcane farmers (80%) had medium problems in sugarcane cultivation. Among twenty problems, difficulty in getting sugarcane setts was identified as the most critical one, followed by low market price of sugarcane. The least important problem faced by the farmers was lack of labour for sugarcane cultivation. Correlation analysis revealed that credit received, input availability, and extension media contact were significantly associated with the problems of sugarcane farmers. The study indicated some opportunities for the policymakers to address the dominant factors i.e. credit received, input availability, and extension media contact for increasing sugarcane production. Moreover, credit facilities, supply of inputs, proper training and access to extension services could play a vital role in lessening problems in sugarcane cultivation. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. Tech. 11(1): 101-108, June 2021

A Comparative Analysis of Cost and Affordability between Veterinary and Human Pharmaceutical Drugs in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 170-176
Author(s):  
Prashanthy. M.R ◽  
Shreelakshmi. S ◽  
Prabu. D
Keyword(s):  
Single Unit ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Veterinary Drugs ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Veterinary Drug ◽  
Pharmaceutical Drugs ◽  
Drug Prices ◽  
Veterinary Medicines ◽  
Anti Fungal

To analyze the comparison of cost and affordability between veterinary and human drugs in India. A comparative study was conducted in two regions of Chennai based on a simple random sampling technique. Both Veterinary and human drugs were collected from private veterinary and Human drug pharmacies. Price and availability data of veterinary medicines and human medicines were collected from private sector retail pharmacies. As per the data analysis, descriptive statistics are used. The comparison of various antibiotic, anti-helminthic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-histamine, anti-tick drug prices used in humans and Animals. The variation of a single unit Amoxicillin drug for veterinary costs Rs.30 whereas in Humans, the same drug costs to Rs.18.6.Cephalexin, ciprofloxacin, Sulfamethoxazole, tetracycline, clindamycin drugs showed a higher cost range in veterinary than in human drugs which had a difference of Rs.9 on average. Doxycycline, Chlorpheniramine, aspirin, Clotrimazole were the only veterinary drug cheaper than their similar human combination. The veterinary drugs are too expensive and we must take certain steps to avoid those high prices. Drug Regulation policies must be implemented for a veterinary drug similar to a human drug. Keywords: Veterinary Drugs, Human Drugs, Price, Affordability.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ NEED FOR, AWARENESS, PERCEPTION AND USE OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-181
Author(s):  
Abolanle O. Lasode ◽  
Olanrewaju O. Lawal ◽  
Modester C. Ofodile
Keyword(s):  
Academic Career ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
Pressure Management ◽  
Counselling Services ◽  
Counselling Needs ◽  
The University

This research investigated students’ needs, awareness, perception and use of Guidance and Counselling Services (G&CS) in Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Simple random sampling technique was used to sample 283 respondents across the ten (10) colleges in the institution. Data were collected with the aid of questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages, and mean. The questionnaire was subjected to a pilot study that revealed psychometric properties of Cronbach’s Apha 0.86. Result revealed that 91.1% of the respondents were aware of G&CS and 74.6% of the respondents currently using the services indicated that it was very helpful. The rating of the counselling needs of the respondents revealed that academic issues with a mean of 3.62 ranked first, and exam pressure management had a mean of 3.51 ranked second. Furthermore, the rating of the perception of students on the quality and effectiveness of G&CS indicated that organized orientation services for fresh students ranked first (mean = 2.55), while effective counselling on personal, social, academic and vocational challenges ranked second (mean = 2.49). The study concluded that the G&CS needs of the students across the colleges differ due to the dissimilarities in their disciplines across the University. The G&CS was assisting students to attain competencies needed to overcome academic, career and personal concerns. The fresher’s orientation service received the highest perception (mean = 2.55) among respondents on the quality and effectiveness of G&CS in the institution. Keywords: student needs, student awareness, student perception, guidance and counselling.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LOCUST BEAN CONDIMENT CONSUMPTION IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
M. ZEKERI ◽  
H. USMAN
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Consumer Preference ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Hygienic Condition ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Locust Bean ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Analyze Data

The study aimed at providing information on consumer preference and reasons for consumption of processed locust bean in kano State, Nigeria. Data were collected with the aid of questionnaire. Multistage sampling technique was used in selecting 70 respondents. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data collected. Locust bean consumption was mainly (88.6%) carried out by men in which majority (35.7%) were 38-47 age group, mostly (94.3%) married with majority (44.3%) having informal Qur’anic form of education. Majority (65%) of the consumers source their locust bean condiment for consumption from the producers and the consumer preference majority (88.6%) prefer the cake than ball form (11.6%) while reason for locust bean consumption was mainly due to (57%) improve food taste. Consumers mean expenditure on processed locust bean was N30.00 and N172 for daily and weekly respectively. Major constraints identified by the consumers in the consumption of processed locust bean include inappropriate packaging (38.6%0, poor hygiene (27.1%), product adulteration (17.7% and pungent smell (16.7%). It was recommended that more sanitary measures have to be taken by the processors to improve hygienic condition of the processing environment and thus acceptability.  

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