scholarly journals Using Personal Digital Assistants and Electronic Forms to Collect and Rapidly Summarize Field Data

HortScience ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 875D-875
Author(s):  
Arthur Villordon* ◽  
Jason Franklin ◽  
Don LaBonte
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Handheld Computers ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Desktop Computer ◽  
Microsoft Access ◽  
Time Required

The use of handheld computers such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) represents a feasible method of automating the transfer of files to computers for archiving and statistical analysis. Data collected using the PDA can be transferred directly to a database program on a desktop computer, virtually eliminating errors associated with the reentry of manually collected data. These devices are highly portable and can be housed in protective cases, enabling data collection even in inclement environments. The availability of handheld database programs that permit the development of electronic forms further makes the PDA a viable data collection platform for scientific research. These database applications not only allow novice users to develop customized forms that facilitate the recording of alphanumeric data; these applications also synchronize directly with current desktop-based database and spread-sheet applications. We used Microsoft Access database tables, along with Visual CE, a PocketPC database application, to generate electronic forms for collecting data from research trials conducted in 2003. To facilitate comparison with manual data collection, we also recorded observations using “pen and paper” methods. We found no differences between both methods in the length of time required to enter observations. However, the PDA transferred the data to a computer 600% faster relative to the manual reentry method. Using the handheld computer, field data was immediately available for compilation and statistical analysis within minutes of completing the data gathering process, at the same time ensuring the integrity and continuity of the files.

scholarly journals Using Personal Digital Assistants and Database Forms as Tools for Field Data Collection: Practical Experiences from Research Trials

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 402-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Villordon ◽  
Jason Franklin ◽  
Don LaBonte
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Desktop Computer ◽  
Handheld Computing ◽  
Microsoft Access ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Field Data Collection ◽  
Central Database ◽  
Practical Experiences ◽  
Time Required

Handheld computing devices, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), can potentially reduce repetitive tasks that pervade data collection activities in horticultural research. PDA-collected records are electronically transferred to a desktop computer, eliminating manual reentry as well as the need of reviewing for incorrect data entries. In addition, PDAs can be enclosed in protective cases, enabling data collection in inclement weather. Visual CE-generated database forms installed on PDAs were used to electronically collect data from research trials conducted in 2003. The records were subsequently transferred to Microsoft Access desktop database tables for archiving and subsequent statistical analyses. Data for certain trials were also manually collected using paper forms to facilitate comparison between manual and PDA-assisted data collection methods under controlled conditions. Using paired samples analysis, we determined that electronic transfer of records reduced the time required to store the records into desktop computer files. Manual and PDA-based recording methods did not vary in the time required to enter numerical measurements. Our experience demonstrates that off-the-shelf software and consumer PDA devices are viable options for data collection in research. PDA-assisted data collection is potentially useful in situations where remote, site-specific records need to be merged into a central database and where standardized measurements and observations are essential for performing analysis.

scholarly journals Desafios da inserção dos egressos e egressas da Licenciatura em Educação do Campo no trabalho docente

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natacha Eugencia Janata ◽  
Antony Josue Correa ◽  
Katila Thaiana Stefanes
Keyword(s):  
Rural Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Graduation Project ◽  
Future Horizon

In this study, we made reflections of the challenges from inserting graduates into the teaching profession of the aforementioned course at the Universidade Federal Santa Catarina. We developed bibliographic research on the teaching work and the graduation project of this degree, document analysis, data collection with field research, of an exploratory nature, and the data gathering using a questionnaire. The results, still partial, indicate as limiting aspects: the non-inclusion of the qualification of a Licentiate Degree in Educação do Campo (Rural Education) in qualifying processes, the refusal of the graduate by the educational council and/or institutions, or being hired as non-qualified. Some situations were reversed by dialogue and appeals to public notices, an aspect considered as an enhancement. As a contradictory and emerging element to the debate, there is a restriction of the diploma and the job duties being valid only for rural schools. Advancing on the discussions about the degree and insertion in the teaching profession, we pointed out the relevance of the collective organization of the graduates through the movements that fights for Rural Education. Necessary improvements for the transformation of schools and for the future horizon.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Modal Usaha, Kualitas Produk, Jaringan Wirausaha Terhadap Kelangsungan Usaha UMKM Madu Sari Lanceng

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-184
Author(s):  
Junedi ◽  
Mustika Dwi Arumsari
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Business Continuity ◽  
Entrepreneurial Networks ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Positive Effect

Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) memiliki kontribusi atas Pendapatan Domestik Bruto (PDB) rata-rata sebesar 60% sehingga kelangsungan usahanya perlu dipertahankan dengan mengenali faktor-faktornya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh modal usaha, kualitas produk, dan jaringan wirausaha terhadap kelangsungan usaha UMKM Madu Sari Lanceng. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif, dan menggunakan analisis statistik. Pengumpulan data berupa kuesioner kepada 22 pelaku UMKM Madu Sari Lanceng di Nglipar, Gunungkidul. Hasil analisis memberikan gambaran:  a) Modal Usaha dan Jaringan Wirausaha tidak berpengaruh terhadap Kelangsungan Usaha; b). Kualitas Produk berpengaruh positif terhadap kelangsungan usaha. Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have a contribution to the average Gross Domestic Income (GDP) of 60% so that their business continuity needs to be maintained by recognizing the factors. This research aims to analyze the influence of business capital, product quality, and entrepreneurial networks on the business continuity of Madu Sari Lanceng MSMEs. The approach used in this research is a quantitative approach, and uses statistical analysis. Data collection in the form of questionnaires to 22 MSME madu sari lanceng actors in Nglipar, Gunungkidul. The results of the analysis provide an overview: a) Business Capital and Entrepreneurial Network have no effect on Business Continuity; b). Product Quality has a positive effect on business continuity

scholarly journals Pengaruh Lama Tinggal terhadap Tingkat Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Pengelolaan Lingkungan Permukiman

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Sigit Wijaksono
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Income Levels ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

As the activities grow increasingly at Soekarno-hatta International Airport, the government in this case is PT Angkasa Pura needs to extend the airport by develop phase three in northern area of the existing airport. However, the expantion plan is opposed by the local goverment of Tangerang City because the plan may interfere with project of Tangerang Pantura Development Plan. For instead local goverment of Tangerang City proposes that the expantion would be build in the southern area. Obtaining the description of citizen attitude in this area is the aim of this study. This study is a descriptive research using a descriptive statistical analysis. Data collection using interviews with a questionnaire to respondends. By using Sherry Arnstein theory to measure the level of community participation. The analysis results indicated that the level of knowledge, awareness, and income levels affect the level of public participation in environmental management. Forms of participation provided most of the funds appropriated in the form of donations by income level. 

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pembiayaan Murabahah Dan Musharakah Terhadap Profitabilitas Di Bprs Madinah Lamongan Periode 2014-2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyuni Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Quantitative Model ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
F Test ◽  
Financial Report

Financial report is data which can provide an illustration and information. The information that is given is a description of enterprise at some point or another certain or at a particular period. Financial report is an analysis used to know the meaning of set forth in the number that such financial statement so that beneficial for the users. In addition, by analyzing the influence of an financial report can be seen divorce or funding murabahah and musharakah in effecting company profitability. This research attempts to answer the question of how the influence of murabahah financing to profitability in BPRS Madinah Lamongan, how the influence of musharakah financing to profitability in BPRS Madinah Lamongan, and how the influence of murabahah financing and musharakah simultaneously on the profitability in BPRS Madinah Lamongan. This research is quantitative model which describes the phenomena of objects research and take conclusions  based on figures the statistical analysis. Data collection is carried out by interviews from employees of BPRS Madinah Lamongan and documentation with the methods for data collection of financial report BPRS Madinah Lamongan 2014-2017 Period. The results of research shows that first, murabahah financing has an influence on the profitability in BPRS Madinah Lamongan 2014-2017 period. It is otherwise based on the partial test. Second, musha>rakah financing has no influence to profitability in BPRS Madinah Lamongan 2014-2017 period. It is otherwise based on the partial test. And third, murabahah financing and musharakah together fit to influence to profitability in BPRS Madinah Lamongan 2014-2017 period. This is proven with F test that produce  significant values ≥ 0,05. Keywords: Murabahah and Musharakah Financing, Profitability, BPRS Madinah Lamongan

A Conceptual Approach to Ocean Disposal

1986 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 141-158
Author(s):  
A. Garcia Occhipinti
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Engineering Problem ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Field Data Collection ◽  
Major Factors

An ocean waste disposal system (OWDS) is a complex multidisciplinary engineering problem. The aim of this paper is to focus on the most relevant aspects, pointing out the most important processes and parameters and analysing how they interact. A research programme for field data collection and statistical analysis is recommended to define paramenters. The modelling of specific processes must contribute to a simulation which relates and weights the major factors and parameters operating. A conceptual simulation model is shown to be useful in designing the general layout of the system, and to predict its performance and environmental impact. Finally an optional optimization model is suggested for use with the simulation to define further the optimum OWDS design.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI PROFIT AND LOSS SHARING (PLS) PETANI BAWANG MERAH DITINJAU DARI KONSEP EKONOMI ISLAM

IQTISHODUNA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Umrotul Khasanah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Research Techniques ◽  
Field Data Collection

The purposes of this research are to determine profit and loss sharing form that was used by red onion farmer and to explain it’s implementation according to Islamic concept. Research techniques include study approach, determination of research location, field data collection, and data analysis. Data was classified, identified, generalized, and than searched for theoretical constructions. The result of this research shows that red onion farmer did not know the term of profit and loss sharing well because they usually use “pertelonan” term. Implementation of pertelonan is dividing profit into three parts i.e. two parts for the owner of the land and one part for workers of the land. Based on syari’ah concept, this implementation is already according to Islamic law but it is not perfect yet because all process are unwritten or undocumented so if something wrong happened they have not written evidence.

scholarly journals Experience with digital entry of national iodine survey data in Senegal

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (55) ◽  
pp. 6987-7000
Author(s):  
K Siekmans ◽  
◽  
I Ngnié-Teta ◽  
B Ndiaye ◽  
P Bert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Handheld Computers ◽  
Data Capture ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Direct Data

There is growing evidence and enthusiasm for the use of technology to enhance accuracy and speed and minimize the costs of quantitative data surveys. Handheld computers have the potential to facilitate high quality data collection and timely analysis for large complex surveys in developing country contexts. The objective of this paper is to document the experience of using handheld computers for direct data capture in a national survey to monitor progress toward universal salt iodization in Senegal. Twenty-five personal digital assistants (PDAs) were programmed and used by five teams across 13 regions for entering data from 3768 households over a period of three weeks. The health staff selected to collect the data learned how to manipulate the PDAs within a short amount of time. The PDAs contributed to improved quality of data collection due to automatic skipping of non-applicable questions and selection of individuals eligible for goitre assessment. The PDAs also were programmed to randomly select one woman and one school-age child within each household for biochemical sample collection. Data on geographic locations were collected for 82% of households surveyed using the PDA’s in-built Global Positioning System (GPS) functionality, which showed the geographical dispersion of these households and which will be used for analysis of results for key indicators by location. Problems with household selection processes, identification coding and standardized interview methods were observed. While costs for printing questionnaires and manual data entry were saved, significant costs were incurred for PDA technical support by an international consultant. The use of PDAs significantly reduced data processing time. Data were stored and downloaded to a central database, with the full dataset and preliminary results available to stakeholders within one week following the survey completion. The PDAs are an excellent tool for enhancing capacity to collect complex household survey data and make it available for analysis in a timely manner. Quality training and adequate pre-testing of questionnaires are still essential. Increased use of direct data capture methods in health program design, monitoring and evaluation is recommended, along with efforts to build local technical capacity.

Using Personal Cell Phones for Ecological Momentary Assessment

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Kuntsche ◽  
Florian Labhart
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Mobility Patterns ◽  
Standard Data ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment

Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) is a way of collecting data in people’s natural environments in real time and has become very popular in social and health sciences. The emergence of personal digital assistants has led to more complex and sophisticated EMA protocols but has also highlighted some important drawbacks. Modern cell phones combine the functionalities of advanced communication systems with those of a handheld computer and offer various additional features to capture and record sound, pictures, locations, and movements. Moreover, most people own a cell phone, are familiar with the different functions, and always carry it with them. This paper describes ways in which cell phones have been used for data collection purposes in the field of social sciences. This includes automated data capture techniques, for example, geolocation for the study of mobility patterns and the use of external sensors for remote health-monitoring research. The paper also describes cell phones as efficient and user-friendly tools for prompt manual data collection, that is, by asking participants to produce or to provide data. This can either be done by means of dedicated applications or by simply using the web browser. We conclude that cell phones offer a variety of advantages and have a great deal of potential for innovative research designs, suggesting they will be among the standard data collection devices for EMA in the coming years.

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