scholarly journals Determinants of Main actors’ Satisfaction with Issues Related to the Value chain of Organic Fruits, Vegetables and Spices in North Eastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 102-108
Author(s):  
O. Taofeeq Yekinni ◽  
T. Adejoju Ladigbolu ◽  
O. James Ogundijo
Keyword(s):  
Land Tenure ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Current System ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level

Reflection on the current system of issues related to organic fruits, vegetables and spices is essential to find out the potential opportunities, barriers, and benefits along the chain. The study was conducted on determinants of main actors’ satisfaction with issues related to organic fruits, vegetables, and spices in North-eastern Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents. Data were collected on respondents’ socioeconomic characteristics; needs and priorities; level of knowledge, benefits derived and satisfaction with issues related to the value chain. Differences in respondents’ satisfaction across the states and determinants of their satisfaction with issues related to the value chain were tested. Data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, weighted score, analysis of variance and linear regression at α 0.05. Results showed 58.2% of the respondents were between 21-35 years, female (59.2%) and had less than 5 hectares farm size (57.5%). They produced organic cucumber (0.76), okro (0.72), onions (0.74) and derived benefits from zero expense on inorganic pesticides (95.0%). They were satisfied with organic land tenure system (53.3%) and had high level of knowledge (53.3%). Their needs and priorities were more fertile land (294.4) and increased market (283.3). A significant difference (F=4.35; p=0.02) existed among respondents’ satisfaction across the states. Level of knowledge (β=0.19; p=0.04) and benefits derived (β= 0.30; p=0.00) determined their satisfaction with issues related to organic fruits, vegetables, and spices. Hence, frequent organic workshop and training are recommended to keep respondents updated about issues related about issues related to the value chain.

scholarly journals Parents and Children’s Awareness and Knowledge of Child Rights Act and Its Application on Children in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
T. Oluwaseun Lawal ◽  
Hannah Olubunmi Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Frequency Count ◽  
Child Rights ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
High Level ◽  
One Way Anova

The study assessed the level of awareness and knowledge of parents and children in the Child Rights Act and determined the level of implementation of Child Rights. The study adopted a survey research design. The population consisted of parents from the major three ethnic groups (Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba) in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The multi-stage sampling procedure was employed for the study. The sample size consisted of 120 parents and 120 children. Two self-designed instruments were administered on the participants. Three research questions were answered and two hypotheses tested. The data obtained were analyzed using frequency count, percentage, and One- Way ANOVA. The results revealed that (51.7%) of parents and (53.3%) of children were aware of the Child Rights Act. It further revealed that 76.7% of parents had a high level of knowledge of Child Rights. It also revealed the level of implementation of some specific rights by the parents. Also, the results revealed that there was a significant difference between the level of awareness and knowledge of parents based on their various tribes at 0.05 significant level(p<0.5). The findings provided information on aspects of child rights that parents need to pay more attention to so as not to deny the children of the rights.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of the Level of Engagement in Palm Oil Processing Among Rural Households in Southeast Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-35
Author(s):  
Samson Ejike Onu ◽  
Kenneth C. Ekwe ◽  
Gideon Chinedu Onuekwusi
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Modern Method ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Gear Up ◽  
Anova Model ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Basic Infrastructure ◽  
High Level

The study provided empirical evidence of rural household’s engagement in processing of oil palm produce in South east Nigeria. The study specifically identified the methods of processing oil palm produce, ascertained the level of household’s engagement in oil palm processing, identified the constraints to oil palm processing in the study area. Multi-stage random sampling procedure in selecting 540 respondents. Data for the study were collected with the use of structured questionnaire and analyzed with the use of both descriptive (frequency, percentage and mean) and inferential statistics (ANOVA model). The results showed that 58.1% of the respondents used semi-modern/mechanized in processing of oil palm produce. There was high level of engagement in the processing of oil palm produce (pooled grand mean = 3.67). The result revealed that lack of modern processing equipment (86.5%), instability of government policy (80.0%) and high cost of labour (76.7%) were the major constraints to engagement in oil palm processing. There was a statistically significant difference in the level of engagement of rural households in processing of oil palm produce across the states in South East Nigeria at 5% level of probability. The study concluded that most of the processors used a combination of both traditional and modern method in the processing of their oil palm produce and were highly engaged in the processing of oil palm produce as a profitable livelihood activity. The study therefore recommended that State and Federal Government should gear up efforts in providing basic infrastructure such as electricity and good, motorable roads in the study area so that the efficiency of processing of oil palm products can be guaranteed.

scholarly journals Effects of small scale irrigation on women farmers’ well-being status in Sikasso region of Mali

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 122-136
Author(s):  
Sarafat A. Tijani ◽  
Daouda M. Kone
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Women Farmers ◽  
Crop Damage ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Small Scale Irrigation

This study examined effects of small scale irrigation on women farmers’ wellbeing status in Sikasso Region of Mali. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 160 respondents(user and non-users) while data were collected using interview schedules and analysed using percentages, mean, standard deviation and t-test. Major constraints facing users are crop damage ( x̄ =2.68), unavailability of input ( x̄ =2.41) and inadequate credit facility ( x̄ =2.15). Sixty percent, 98.8%, 85.0%, 85.0% of users have higher level of material, economic, mental and social well-being, respectively compared to 25%, 0.0%, 68.8% and 35.0% of non-users with similar status. The overall wellbeing of 73.8% of users were better-off compared to 11.3% of non-users. A significant difference (t= 11.110) existed in the wellbeing status of users and non-users. Utilisation of small-scale irrigation systems had positive effects on the mental, social, economic and material wellbeing of the users. There is need to extend small scale irrigation to non-users. Keywords: Well-being, Small scale irrigation, farm size, non-users of irrigation, Mali

scholarly journals PENGARUH STRATEGI PELATIHAN DAN PENGETAHUAN KONSEP DASAR EKOLOGI TERHADAP SIKAP TENAGA KERJA YANG BERWAWASAN LINGKUNGAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-30
Author(s):  
J. E. Endang D. P
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Regional Labor ◽  
Labor Training ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Training Strategies ◽  
High Level

This study aimed at investigating the effect of training strategies and knowledge of basic concepts of ecology on environmental-based attitude of prospective labors. The experimental study with 2x2 factorial designs was conducted at the Regional Labor Training Centre of West Jakarta with training participants of the center involved as subjects of the study. The study has been focused on four Research Questions: (1) Is there any significant difference in the environmental-based attitude of prospective labors who were trained with fieldtrip strategy and those who were trained with group discussion strategy?; (2) Is there any significant difference in the environmental-based attitude of prospective labors with high level of knowledge of basic concepts of ecology who were trained with fieldtrip strategy and those who were trained with group discussion strategy?; (3) Is there any in the environmental-based attitude of prospective labors with low level of knowledge of basic concepts of ecology who were trained with fieldtrip strategy and those who were trained with group discussion strategy?; and (4) Is there any interactions between the effect of training strategies and knowledge of basic concepts of ecology on the environmental-based attitude of prospective labors?Findings of the study signify that (1) there is no significant difference in the environmental-based attitude of prospective labors who were trained with fieldtrip strategy and those who were trained with group discussion strategy; (2) prospective labors with high level of knowledge of basic concepts of ecology who were trained with fieldtrip strategy show better environmental-based attitude compared to those who were trained with group discussion strategy; (3) prospective labors with low level of knowledge of basic concepts of ecology who were trained with group discussion strategy show better environmental-based attitude compared to those who were trained with fieldtrip strategy; and (4) there is an interaction between training strategies and knowledge of basic concepts of ecology on the environmental-based attitude of prospective labors.To sum up, to promote better environmental-based attitude of prospective labors requires appropriate training strategies that is determined by carefully considering their knowledge level on basic concepts of ecology.

scholarly journals Social Capital and Contraceptive Use among Rural Dwellers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (5-1) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
U. A. Asa ◽  
V. V. Nkan
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Barrier Methods ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
High Level ◽  
Rural Dwellers

Abstract The study assessed the relationship between social capital and contraceptive use among rural dwellers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Data obtained from one hundred and sixty rural dwellers, using multi-stage sampling procedure, were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results show that 51.3% of the respondents, with an average age of 40 years, were females and 71.3% were married. Majority of the respondents (96.2%) had formal education with an average monthly income of N28,900.50. Results also reveal that a high level of social capital exists among 56.9% of the respondents; and that the most utilized contraceptive methods by the rural dwellers were barrier methods, hormonal contraceptives and abstinence. A simple linear regression shows that social capital positively influences contraceptive use by rural dwellers in the study area. Hence, social capital should be taken cognizance of by policy makers in the study area when formulating policies aimed at controlling the rural populace via contraceptive use.

scholarly journals Determinants of credit constraint of artisanal fishermen in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martinson Ankrah Twumasi ◽  
Yuansheng Jiang ◽  
Frank Osei Danquah ◽  
Abbas Ali Chandio ◽  
Bright Korankye Asiamah
Keyword(s):  
Time Lag ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Credit Constraint ◽  
Fishing Activity ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Complex Procedure

ABSTRACT: Due to the high risk associated with fishing, access to credit becomes very difficult for fishermen. The study was conducted to investigate the determinants of credit constraint on artisanal fishermen with survey data collected from artisanal fishermen in the Western and Central Regions of Ghana. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for the study. Data collected were analyzed with the aid of descriptive and IV-Probit model. Most of the fishermen were in their youthful stage. From the study, while boat ownership and off-fishing activity reduce the probability being credit constrained, complex procedure, and disbursement time lag increase fishermen probability of being credit constrained. The findings of the study also indicated that there is a significant difference between constrained and unconstrained fishermen fishing activity and financial status. Therefore, fishermen in need of additional credit should be catered for to increase their production, hence, livelihood.

scholarly journals Predictors of the Level of Knowledge about Sexual Harassment and Assault among College Students: A Chi-Squared Automatic Interaction Detection Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erol Esen ◽  
◽  
Yağmur Soylu ◽  
Diğdem Müge Siyez ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Interaction Detection ◽  
State College ◽  
Detection Analysis ◽  
Chaid Analysis ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level

This study aims to determine college students’ levels of knowledge about sexual harassment and assault, and to identify the predictors of this level of knowledge. Participants have been selected using a multi-stage sampling method and consist of 7,302 college students from a state college in Turkey. The age of participants ranged from 17 years to 29 years with a mean age of 21.33 years (SD = 2.04). The Sexual Harassment and Assault Knowledge Test, the Survey of College Students’ Exposure to Sexual Harassment and Assault, and a socio-demographic form were used to obtain data from the sample. The two-steps cluster analysis revealed that 70.2 % of the all participants had moderate level of knowledge about sexual harassment and assault, while 13.6 % had a low level of knowledge and 16.2 % had high level of knowledge. The CHAID analysis indicated that sex was the main predictor of level of knowledge about sexual harassment and assault. Also, exposure to sexual harassment or assault, dating experience, and having gender-equality education were found as other predictor variables. Finally, classification accuracy of the CHAID model was found 79.5 % within the sample.

scholarly journals Use of Improved Production Technologies Among Goat Farmers in Abia State Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-106
Author(s):  
Leo O. Obinna ◽  
Samson Ejike Onu
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Rural Farmers ◽  
Technological Information ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
Production Technologies

The study provided an empirical evidence on the use of improved goat production technologies among rural farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were, ascertain the extent of use of improved goat production technologies, determine factors influencing use of improved goat production technologies and identify constraints to access and use of improved goat production technologies. A multi-stage random sampling procedure was adopted in selecting 120 respondents. Data were collected through the use of questionnaire and analysed with frequency, percentage, mean and regression model. Respondents were aware of dipping (100%),deworming (99.2%) fostering of kids (93.3%) and colostrum feeding (71.7%), among others. On extent of use of improved goat production technologies, respondents highly used most of improved goat production technologies [grand mean = X̄ = 3.20]. All the respondents [100%] agreed that lack of access to credit was a constraint to use, 100% agreed on lack of credibility from source of technological information, 99.2% agreed that they were afraid of taking risk, 93.3% agreed on difficulty in technology application, among others. Age education, household size, farming experience, farm size, income and access to credit were the determinants of use of improved goat production technologies at 5% level of probability Greater use of available improved technologies will promote productivity, and therefore there is need for proper sensitization and awareness by relevant agencies. Again, credit should be made available to farmers by relevant governmental and nongovernmental agencies to increase the level of use of available improved technologies. Keywords: improved goat production technologies and farmers

scholarly journals Predictors of the Level of Knowledge about Sexual Harassment and Assault among College Students: A Chi-Squared Automatic Interaction Detection Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erol Esen ◽  
Yağmur Soylu ◽  
Diğdem Müge Siyez
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Interaction Detection ◽  
State College ◽  
Detection Analysis ◽  
Chaid Analysis ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level

This study aims to determine college students’ levels of knowledge about sexual harassment and assault, and to identify the predictors of this level of knowledge. Participants have been selected using a multi-stage sampling method and consist of 7,302 college students from a state college in Turkey. The age of participants ranged from 17 years to 29 years with a mean age of 21.33 years (SD = 2.04). The Sexual Harassment and Assault Knowledge Test, the Survey of College Students’ Exposure to Sexual Harassment and Assault, and a socio-demographic form were used to obtain data from the sample. The two-steps cluster analysis revealed that 70.2 % of the all participants had moderate level of knowledge about sexual harassment and assault, while 13.6 % had a low level of knowledge and 16.2 % had high level of knowledge. The CHAID analysis indicated that sex was the main predictor of level of knowledge about sexual harassment and assault. Also, exposure to sexual harassment or assault, dating experience, and having gender-equality education were found as other predictor variables. Finally, classification accuracy of the CHAID model was found 79.5 % within the sample.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Submission of Financial Statements via the DBD e-Filing System of a Corporation Registered with the Department of Business Development in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-198
Author(s):  
Pimpavee Maneewong* ◽  
Napaporn Narktim ◽  
Supavadi Maneewong ◽  
Urai Makkana ◽  
Bundit Anuyahong
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Filing System ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level

The DBD e-Filing system is a financial statement submission system which is prepared to replace the submission of the original financial statements as a document form leading to increase efficiency and convenience for clients. This research aimed to: 1) study the level of knowledge and understanding of the juristic person responsible for submitting financial statements via DBD e-Filing system; and 2) to study factors affecting the submission of financial statements Via DBD e-Filing system of a juristic company registered with the Department of Business Development. The samplings of this study were 400 juristic persons registered with the Department of Business Development in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province derived through Stratified Random Sampling technique. Mean scores, S.D, t-test and F-test (ANOVA and MANOVA) were formulated for data analysis. The findings were as follows: 1) Entities responsible for submitting financial statements had a high level of knowledge and understanding in the submission of financial statements via the DBD e-Filing system both in overall and in each aspect; and 2) Factors affecting the submission of financial statements via the DBD e-Filing system were: a juristic person responsible for submitting financial statements of education levels and different status had a different influence on the submission of financial statements with statistically significant difference at 0.05 level through knowledge and understanding in the submission of financial statements and ease of use and usefulness in using the system. Moreover, all three factors were shown a positive impact on the submission of financial statements via the DBD e-Filing system.

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