COMMUTERS’ TRAVEL CHARACTERISTICS, MODAL CHOICE AND PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Wale Alade ◽  
Mobolaji Olaseni ◽  
Olufemi Adeniji
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Travel Behaviour ◽  
Peak Period ◽  
Modal Choice ◽  
Mobility Performance ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Transport Modes ◽  
And Performance

In the past decade-plus there has been a paucity of comparative studies of the performance of public transport options in Lagos. This study evaluates commuters’ access to public transport modes (yellow bus, BRT and ferry), trip characteristics, factors influencing choice of, and the performance of each mode in Lagos to establish improvement priorities. Research data was obtained from 124 commuters through close-ended questionnaire at selected terminals on a major corridor during the morning peak period using incidental sampling technique. The performance of public transport modes was measured using seven variables on a 5-point rating scale. Analysis of variance show significant variation in commuters’ trip cost to terminals. The BRT is the most affordable with respect to fare but has the worst boarding delay occurrence, the ferry is the most efficient with respect to trip time while 45% of yellow bus passengers spend more than one hour per trip. From the linear regression results, delay time at the terminals, travel time and travel cost to destinations accounted for about 55.8% of the total variance in the preferred mode of travel. From the relative performance analysis results, the BRT has the highest mean performance index of 3.72, followed by ferry (3.01) and the yellow bus (2.62). These findings facilitate our understanding of factors influencing the performance and choice of public transport modes in Lagos while providing insights into areas needing attention for improvement. Based on these findings, the study recommended the provision of more BRT buses to reduce the waiting time at terminals, and the review of ferry operations to reduce fare and enhance safety and introduce measures to upscale the services of the for better performance. Future studies should explore commuter waiting and comfort at bus stations and terminals and on-board time use. Keywords: Commuter; Modal Choice; Public Transport; Travel Behaviour; Mobility; Performance

Energy and Transport: Strategies for Energy Conservation in Urban Passenger Transport

1979 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 767-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Schou
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Travel Demand ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Travel Behaviour ◽  
Passenger Transport ◽  
Fuel Savings ◽  
Energy Constraints ◽  
Transport Modes

Before proceeding to explore potential strategies for energy conservation in urban passenger transport, this paper presents some evidence on energy efficiencies of various transport modes and on travel behaviour under energy constraints. Knowledge of the relative energy efficiencies of different modes of transport is evidently necessary for analysing and developing policies for fuel conservation. Although the automobile does appear to be significantly more energy-intensive than public transport modes, this does not automatically indicate that a policy to attract people to public transport would lead to the maximum possible fuel savings. Available evidence on travel behaviour under energy constraints indicates that the elasticity of travel demand is very small. Increasing prices, within the range expected, are not likely to result in satisfactory fuel savings, and it is therefore necessary to consider alternative strategies. The strategies to be considered here may be outlined as follows: (1) improving fuel efficiency of automobiles by modifying driving habits, reducing speeds, improving traffic flows, and keeping vehicles properly maintained; (2) increasing efficiency of automobile travel by promoting higher occupancies; (3) attracting car travellers to public transport; (4) shifting to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, changing vehicle and engine designs such as to improve the inherent fuel efficiency of the automobile; (5) technological change: new propulsion systems, alternative fuels, and rapid personal transport; (6) reducing travel needs by changing land-use patterns and improving communications. These strategies are discussed in turn and, given the available information about travel patterns and behaviour, an attempt is made to assess their likely impact. Clearly those strategies should be selected which offer the maximum potential fuel savings and which can be introduced with minimum sacrifice.

scholarly journals Travel Behaviour in a Post-Socialist City

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Radzimski ◽  
Jędrzej Gadziński
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Travel Behaviour ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Eu Policies ◽  
The City

Automobile traffic has been recently on the rise in many post-socialist cities despite EU policies fostering public transportation and active modes of travel. Against this background, the contribution of this paper is to look deeper into the travel behaviours of residents using a survey of 887 questionnaires as well as GPS travel recordings (almost 3 billion logs) conducted in the city of Poznań (539,000 inhabitants). Based on our analysis we found that proximity to public transport and cycling infrastructure seem to be among the most important factors influencing travel behaviours of inhabitants. What is more, their accessibility affected also residential locational preferences. However, we also observed that even in neighbourhoods with good accessibility, commuting by car plays a major role.

scholarly journals The Influence of Publicity and Sales Promotion on Marketing Performance in Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 451-464
Author(s):  
Michael Segun Ogunmuyiwa
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sales Promotion ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Jel Codes ◽  
Marketing Environment ◽  
Marketing Performance ◽  
And Performance

Sales promotion and publicity are key promotional marketing tools which have assisted organizations to wax stronger in a global competitive environment. This study investigates the significance of publicity and sales promotion in Nigeria. The research design adopted for this study is survey research design while the sampling technique adopted is simple random sampling technique The Chi-square method is used to test the hypothesis based on the responses from the five-point Likert rating scale of the structured questionnaire. The findings reveal that publicity and sales promotion are veritable tools for achieving organizational marketing goals in a competitive marketing environment. It is recommended that publicity and sales promotion should be well utilized to stimulate customers demand, boost organizational reputation without detriment to product quality and performance. JEL Codes: M31, M37 Keywords: publicity, sales promotion, digital marketing era, promotion mix, marketing tools, marketing performance

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Self-care Measures on Knowledge, Self-efficacy and Performance Status among Cancer Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Vijayakrishnan Prathiba Sivakumar ◽  
Chandrasekaran Susila
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
And Performance ◽  
High Level

Abstract Introduction:There is a growing concern regarding self-care and chemotherapy side effects. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of self-care measures on knowledge, self-efficacy, and performance status among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in Dr. Kamatchi Memorial Hospital, India. Using purposive sampling technique, 200 cancer patients were selected. Patients were interviewed using semi-structured knowledge questionnaires, Modified Stanford Patient Education Research Center Self-efficacy scale, deliberate self-efficacy with rating scale under four subheadings, and ECOG Performance Status Scale with 5–point grading scale i.e., dead to fully active. Results:There was adequate knowledge (95%) on self-care measures after the intervention. The mean score was significant, i.e., 21.33 (2.25), which had difference between post-knowledge score in experimental and control was statistically significant at P < 0.001 level. The majority of patients reported a high self-efficacy level (t = 198.60, P < 0.001). In addition, despite self-efficacy and knowledge the performance status observed at each cycle, i.e., 4 cycles had mean score of t = 32.13, P < 0.001, showed high level of performance status. Conclusion: The study revealed that the self-care measures during each cycle had improved the selfefficacy and performance status to high level, which in turn reduced the side effects of chemotherapy to the certain level.

scholarly journals TRAVEL MODE CHOICE INTENTION IN REDUCING TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN KAJANG, SELANGOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Noratikah Wahidah Wan Ghazali ◽  
Zakiah Ponrahono ◽  
Syahriah Bachok ◽  
Amir Hamzah Sharaai ◽  
Noor Suzilawati Rabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Travel Behaviour ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Mode Shift

The intentions behind a person’s choice of transportation mode is vital information to have in strategic planning for a sustainable transportation system, and is very useful in predicting the behaviours of people. This paper was conducted to identify people's preferences of public transport. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) as the psychological determinant, three main indicators, attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control (PBC), were explored to identify the mode choice of public transportation among the residents of Kajang. The data was obtained through questionnaires by employing a multistage sampling technique, where 348 respondents were approached. Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis showed that attitude was the dominant indicator among residents of Kajang for modes of public transport. This paper will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the theory of mobility and travel behaviour, as well as act as baseline data for predicting people’s travel behaviour in future mode shift strategies dealing with everyday issues of traffic, such as congestion.

scholarly journals Workplace environment and performance of nurses in a tertiary level hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 705-713
Author(s):  
Nasima Akhter ◽  
Ashees Kumar Saha ◽  
Mst Jannat Ara Ahmed ◽  
Muhshina Begum ◽  
Priti Kana Borua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Workplace Performance ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychosocial Environment ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Poor State ◽  
And Performance

Workplace environment is an integral part of a hospital. The workplace environment influences on nurses’ performance both positively and negatively. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong from 1st January to 31st December 2017 with the aim to assess the workplace environment and performance of nurses. Total respondents in this study were 210 nurses. Samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. After taking written consent from the respondents, data collection was done by face to face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire with the help of Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire II and Performance Evaluation Rating Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS. The study findings revealed that 43.3% had good, 51.4% average and 5.2% poor state of physical environment and 10.0% had good, 88.1% average and 1.9% poor state of psychosocial environment. Therefore 70.5% respondents’ performance needed some improvement. The results revealed that there was a significant relationship between educational qualification and workplace performance of nurses (p< 0.001; pulled from χ2 text) and psychosocial environment and workplace performance of nurses (p<0.015; pulled from χ2 text). So, a conducive workplace environment is very crucial in every hospital to improve nurses’ performance and provide quality care. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2020, 6(4): 705-713

Analisis Pengaruh Kepemimpinan dan Komunikasi Terhadap Motivasi dan Kinerja Pegawai (Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja Kota Surabaya)

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rodhiyallah ◽  
Amiartuti Kusmaningtyas ◽  
Hendro Tjahjono
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Leadership Communication ◽  
Dominant Effect ◽  
And Performance

The aim of the study was to analyze and determine the influence of leadership and communication, on employee motivation and performance at Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja Kota Surabaya. Branch, as many as 100 persons. Sampling technique samples (Slovin) data was analyzed with multiple linear regression with SPSS for windows program. The result of the research indicated that leadership, communication, and motivation simultaneously have significant effect on employees’ performances with determination value of 0,424 or 4,24%. Leadership, communication and motivation partially has significant effect on performance. Communication itself has dominant effect on employee’s performance.

The Factors Influencing Tourist Visitations Number in Curug Silawe

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 553-561
Author(s):  
Novian Hangga Prakosa ◽  
Fafurida Fafurida
Keyword(s):  
Economic Value ◽  
Consumer Surplus ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Travel Cost ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Value Estimation ◽  
Positive Effect

The purposes of this research are to identify the influence of travel cost, income, distance, access, facilities, natural beautiness, and age on the number of individual visits to Curug Silawe and to estimate the economic value of Curug Silawe through individual travel cost method. The population in this study are tourists that visited Curug Silawe with sample of 98 respondents taken by the quota accidental sampling technique. The data collection method used are literature study and questionnaire. The analysis tool used are OLS linear regression and economic value estimation. The results showed the variables that influence the number of individual visits to Curug Silawe are income, distance and age. Income and age has a positive effect. While distance has a negative effect. The economic value of Curug Silawe reached IDR 1,109,930,140.48 per year. This value is obtained from consumer surplus obtained per individual per year of IDR 308,656.88. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh biaya perjalanan, pendapatan, jarak, akses, fasilitas, keindahan alam, dan usia pada jumlah kunjungan individu ke Curug Silawe dan untuk memperkirakan nilai ekonomi Curug Silawe melalui metode biaya perjalanan individu . Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah wisatawan yang berkunjung ke Curug Silawe dengan sampel 98 responden yang diambil dengan teknik quota accidental sampling. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dan kuesioner. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linear OLS dan estimasi nilai ekonomi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan variabel yang mempengaruhi jumlah kunjungan individu ke Curug Silawe adalah pendapatan, jarak dan usia. Penghasilan dan usia memiliki efek positif. Sedangkan jarak memiliki efek negatif. Nilai ekonomi Curug Silawe mencapai Rp1.109.930.140,48 per tahun. Nilai ini diperoleh dari surplus konsumen yang diperoleh per individu per tahun sebesar Rp308.656,88.

KECEMASAN PASIEN PENYAKIT GINJAL KRONIS YANG MENJALANI HEMODIALISA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Devi Novita Damanik
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Femoral Vein ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Emotional Disturbances ◽  
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale ◽  
One Year ◽  
Severe Anxiety

Background: Anxiety is a condition of psychological and physiological disorders characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional disturbances and components of behavioral sequences. Purpose: This study aims to describe the anxiety of chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: This study uses univariate analysis which will describe the anxiety level of chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis. The anxiety variable was measured using the HARS (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale) anxiety instrument with a validity value of 0.68 dd 0.93 and a reliability value of 0.93. The population in this study were all chronic kidney disease patients who underwent hemodialysis and experienced anxiety. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling technique. The sample in this study were patients with chronic kidney disease who met the requirements of the study patients, namely: Patients who underwent hemodialysis for less than one year, patients undergoing hemodialysis with femoral vein puncture, patients undergoing hemodialysis twice a week. Results: The results showed that the study respondents had a mild anxiety rate of 9 patients (56.25%), moderate anxiety as many as 8 patients (21.875%) and severe anxiety as many as 8 patients (21.875%). Conclusion: conclusions and implications for nursing practice. The results showed a high incidence of anxiety in patients undergoing hemodialysis and distributed evenly on mild, moderate and severe anxiety.

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