scholarly journals DEMAND FOR FUEL WOOD AND ITS SUBSTITUTION POSSIBILITIES IN URBAN AREAS OF UMUAHIA METROPOLIS OF ABIA STATE

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1213-1218
Author(s):  
Onwuchekwa Iheke ◽  
O. R. ◽  
J. Osuji
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Significant Variable ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
The Face ◽  
Wood Demand ◽  
Energy Type ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Fuel wood has grown in importance as a major source of energy for most households especially for cooking. An estimated 2.5 to 3.0 billion people rely on wood for fuel, both for warmth and food preparation. In Africa, wood is depended upon for up to 58% of all energy requirements and in many savanna areas, demand for fuel wood far exceeds the rate of growth. With the hike in price of other energy sources especially petroleum products due to partial withdrawal of subsidy and epileptic electricity and power outages, fuel wood demand and usage has been on the increase. The situation provides the rationale for this study. Specifically, the study analyzed pattern of fuel wood utilization, and substitution by the households, preference of energy source by the households, and determinants of demand for fuel wood. Purposive and random sampling technique was used in choosing the sample. The data collected using structured questionnaire and interview schedules were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such as frequency tables, percentages and inferential statistical tools such as regression analysis. Results showed that the predominant use of fuel wood was for cooking, following by roasting and frying and that the major substitute for fuel wood was kerosene followed by cooking gas. The most preferred energy type by the households was cooking gas which was ranked first, followed by kerosene which was ranked second. The significant variable influencing the quantity of fuel wood demanded were gender, household size, income, years of education, price of fuel wood, and price of kerosene which is the major substitute for fuel wood. The own price elasticity was less than one, indicating that the demand for fuel wood was inelastic. There should be a revisit in the withdrawal of subsidy of kerosene and cooking gas used by the average Nigerian, in the face of rising inflation which reduces the purchasing power of households. This is so to ensure sustainability of forests from where this fuel wood are being harvested and avoid degradation of the environment. The Nigeria Government should hasten to invest in the development of cooking gas, as an alternative fuel source, instead of continuous flaring of this gas, which contributes to global warming.

scholarly journals Occupational Satisfaction of E-Rickshaw Drivers with Reference to Itahari-Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-38
Author(s):  
Arjun Rai
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Occupational Satisfaction ◽  
The Road ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Seeing many electric rickshaws plying on plain rural and urban areas has become a common sight these days. Empirically, it can also be seen that many overseas returnees are taking up the occupation as an e-rickshaw driver as a means of financing their family needs. In the backdrop of this context, this research paper attempts to explore the challenge & opportunities associated with their occupation, their intention to switch from their current occupation, satisfaction of e-rickshaw drivers of Itahari, Nepal. This study used a structured questionnaire to collect primary data from 95 electric rickshaw drivers of Itahari. For data analysis, the researcher used Statistical Package for Social Science- 20. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used in the study. The findings of the study shows that, on average the e-rickshaw drivers are satisfied with their current occupation, majority of them do not have intention to switch occupation. The commonest problems faced by them are “the condition of the road” and “traffic problem”.

scholarly journals Household Energy Utilization Trends in Kenya: Effects of Peri Urbanization

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Stephen K. Kimutai ◽  
Stephen M. Talai
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Agricultural Residues ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Household Energy ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Household energy utilization trends have been argued to be affected by the rate of urbanization. Therefore, due to lack of information there is need to understand the effects of peri urbanization. The main objective of this research was to investigate household energy utilization trends and the effects of peri urbanization on household energy utilization and changing behaviour. The research was carried out in the counties of Bungoma and Uasin-Gishu of Kenya. Random sampling technique was used to select 560 households from a target household of 663,739 and data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The results showed that firewood is still the most common energy resource used for cooking in both rural and peri urban areas as evidenced by responses of 87.5% and 72.4%, respectively. The use of LPG (26 to 42%), charcoal (39.4% to 53.8%) and kerosene (14.3% to 17.3%) for cooking were found to increase as one move from rural to peri-urban and vice versa for agricultural residues (12.3% to 5.3%). Biogas uptake still represents a small fraction (11.4 to 14.6%) of the energy mix at local level. The use of solar for lighting showed reduction as one move from rural to peri urban (44.8% to 39.6%) and vice versa for kerosene (68.4% to 72%) and electricity (55.5% to 58.2%). In conclusion, this study showed that household energy utilization and changing behaviour in Kenya are affected by peri urbanization among others. This study offers understandings in enhancing household energy policy making in Kenya.

Comparsion Of Efficency Of Cucumber Production In Poly-House

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 22-30
Author(s):  
SONIA HOODA
Keyword(s):  
Open Field ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Douglas Production Function

The study has made an attempt on resource use and economic efficiency of cucumber production under poly-house farming and open field farming. Primary data collected by using purposive sampling technique from selected districts. Sample of 50 farmers (25 Poly-house farmers and 25 Open field farmers) was taken from each district on the basis of availability. Secondary data was collected from Horticulture Department. For data analysis statistical tools average, percentage and Linear Cobb-Douglas Production Function was used. The study found that the yield of cucumber was more under poly-house farming as compare to open field farming system. The reason behind this was long harvesting period and more number of fruits per plant under poly-house farming conditions. The data specifies higher net returns per acre of cucumber under poly-house farming over open field farming, which implicit poly-house farming not only highly profitable but also economically viable as compared to open field farming in study area.

STORE ATMOSPHERIC FACTORS AT SELECT LARGE FORMAT RETAIL STORES IN HYDERABAD

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
M Himabindu
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Retail Sector ◽  
Large Format ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
Innovative Tool ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Atmospheric Factors ◽  
Number Of Customers ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Store Atmospherics is an innovative tool that retailers use to attract a number of customers into the store and retain them for longer time in the store. The share of large format retail stores in organized retail sector is increasing significantly. This paper is an empirical study of factors of Store Atmospherics from customers’ viewpoint. Data was collected through structured questionnaire from 75 respondents following convenience sampling technique. Reliability test and factor analysis were done using SPSS. Results show that Store Music, Store Decorations, Store Fragrance, Store Brightness, In-store Promotions and Ambience are the important Store Atmospheric factors. Large format retailers should focus more on these so as to increase their appeal to the customers and give them a good shopping experience so that favourable shopping outcomes follow.

Technological Innovation: An Imperative Tool for Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (08) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
OYEWALE I.O ◽  
ADEYEMO S.A ◽  
OGUNLEYE P.O
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Mature Organizations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Innovation And Entrepreneurship

Sustainable economic development does not occur without entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship is the practice of starting new organizations or revitalizing mature organizations. This study therefore is done to analyse the impact of innovation, technology and on the entrepreneurial development activities in Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of 12 entrepreneurs from Lagos State that constituted our sample size. The primary data consists of a number of items in well- structured questionnaire that was administered to and completed by the respondents. Regression analysis was used to analyse the data. The results showed that there is significant relationship between technological innovation and entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that government should create a friendly or an enabling environment for entrepreneurship and consumer goods to boost the Nigeria economy.

ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION AMONG ADOLESCENTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-26
Author(s):  
M. Adenna Naik
Keyword(s):  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
High Achievement ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Made In ◽  
Gender Type ◽  
Type Of Management

An attempt was made in the present investigation is Aim: Achievement motivation among adolescents. Objectives: To study the inuence of gender, type of management and locality on achievement motivation among adolescents. Sample: The sample of the present investigation was selected 200 adolescent's students in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh State of India. The subjects were in the age group from 15 to 18 years and using systematic random sampling technique. Tool: The Pratibha Deo and Asha Mohan (2011) accomplishment motivation scale was used as a tool. Research Design: As there are three independent variables i.e., gender (male & female), type of management (government & private) and locality (rural & urban), each is divided in to two categories, a 2×2×2 factorial design was employed in the present study. Statistical Analysis: Means, SDs and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used. Results: Results revealed signicant impact of gender, type of management and locality with regard to achievement motivation among adolescents. Conclusions: Males have high achievement motivation than females; there is no signicant inuence of type of management on achievement motivation and students of urban areas have high achievement motivation than students of rural areas.

HOW PRODUCT STRATEGY IN THE MARKETING MIX IS AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF JUA KALI ENTERPRISES IN NORTH IMENTI SUB-COUNTY

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Gatobu Jackline Kanana ◽  
Dr. Paul Gichohi ◽  
Abel Moguche
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Product Strategy ◽  
Policy Practice ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Product Strategies ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose: This study aim was to investigate the effect product strategy on the growth of jua kali Enterprise in North Imenti Sub County, Meru County. The study hypothesized that there is no significant relationship between product and growth of jua kali enterprises.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population comprised of one hundred and twenty eight (128) owner of jua kali enterprises operating within North Imenti Sub County, Meru County and registered by Micro and Small Enterprises Authority Kenya (MSEA-K). A stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample of ninety seven (97) jua kali enterprises from the total population. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire after which mean and standard deviation were computed while Pearson Correlation, and linear regression done accordingly. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 was used as a statistical tool.Results: The results indicated that there is growth in jua kali sector which is contributed by product strategy. The study established that product strategy affects growth of jua kali enterprises hence rejecting the hypothesis. It was therefore concluded that product strategy significantly affects SME’s growth.Contributions to policy, practice and theory: The study recommends that; SMEs should invest in their products to ensure they are of desirable quality in order to satisfy their customers and maintain a competitive edge. The study is valuable to entrepreneurs as they seek for better product strategies to grow their enterprises.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Personal Hygiene and Sanitation: A Study in Selected Slums of Dhaka City

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shayela Farah ◽  
Mohoshina Karim ◽  
Nasreen Akther ◽  
Meherunnessa Begum ◽  
Nadia Begum
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: : Slum dwellers are likely to be among the most deprived people in urban areas. Poor hygiene practices and inadequate sanitary conditions play major roles in the increased burden of communicable diseases within developing countries like ours.Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice about personal hygiene and environmental sanitation in selected slums of Dhaka city.Materials and method: This cross sectional study was conducted in purposively selected urban slum areas of Moghbazar slum, Bashabo slum and T&T slum of Dhaka city during February 2014 to April 2014. Convenient sampling technique was applied. Semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire was used and face to face interview was conducted. Total 475 subjects, irrespective of age and sex, were included in this study.Results: Out of 475 respondents, more than fifty percent slum dwellers resided in tin shaded room while 21.7% in ‘kacha’ houses. Sixty six percent of the respondents used to drink water from tube-well and 24% used supplied water provided by the city corporation. The study revealed that near 59% of the respondents used sanitary latrine. About 67% slum dwellers regularly practiced hand washing before taking meal and 59.2% respondents used soap after defecation. About fifty percent respondents brushed their teeth regularly with tooth paste. Regarding personal cleanliness, 81% subjects took bath regularly while 78% washed clothes irregularly. A statistically significant relation was found between washing of hands before meal (p=0.001), washing of hands after defecation (p=0.02), tooth brushing (p=0.001), bathing (p=0.009), washing of cloths (p=0.001), use of footwear (p=0.63) with knowledge of personal hygiene of the slum dwellers.Conclusion: Continuous community hygiene education along with adequate access to water supply and sanitation improves hygiene behaviour and policy makers and health care providers should have definite strategy and implementation.Delta Med Col J. Jul 2015; 3(2): 68-73

scholarly journals Kemampuan Lulusan Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Ampta Dalam Menghadapi Persaingan Di Dunia Kerja

Media Wisata ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Larasati
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skill ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Test Results ◽  
A Value ◽  
The Face ◽  
Job Competition ◽  
Sampling Approach

The purpose of this research is to know wtether knowledge, skill, responsiveness and communication skill influence in job competition for graduate student from Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata AMPTA. The population in this study are student pf Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata SMPTA that graduated in 2013 until 2016, the total population in this studt is 702 and 200 respondents who have worked taken as samples, samples were taken with non probability sampling technique and accidental sampling approach. Sampling approach using regression equations obtained results that through test results F (regression analysis jointly) may note that the value of F = 147.104 count with the significance of 0.000 < 0.05. The test results of the test F reinforced with testing the determination of the coefficient that shows the value of 74.6%) (0.746. From Test t (partially) can result in variable knowledge with a value of t = 3,173 and significance of the value 0002 < 0.05, variable skill with a value of t = 2,949 and value the significance of 0.004 < 0.05, variable attitude with a value of t = 2,688 and value the significance of 0.008 < 0.05, variable communication skill with a value of t = value and significance of 4,497 0000 < 0.05. From the above results can be known that the hypothesis posed was not proven in other words that all of these variables can be said to have a positive and significant effect simultaneously as well as partial toward the ability of STP graduates AMPTA in the face of competition in the world of work

scholarly journals Pengaruh Dukungan Sosial Terhadap Kecemasan Pada Ibu Hamil di Puskesmas Jetis Kabupaten Ponorogo

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Ambika Kurnia Mustikawati
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman's Rho ◽  
Spearman’S Rho ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Face ◽  
Independent Variable

Background: Pregnancy is a valuable thing, but also one of the great stresses for awoman both physically and mentally. Pregnant women with high anxiety will increase therisk of hypertension, difficulty sleeping and stroke, seizures and even death in the motherand fetus. In Puskesmas Ponorogo district the number of pregnant women as much as5903 mothers, while in health centers Jetis the number of pregnant women as many as200 mothers. Interview results, 21 out of 27 mothers said were very anxious during herpregnancy. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors of social support foranxiety in pregnant women.Subjects and Methods: The type of research is analytical with cross-sectional approach.The location of research at Jetis health center Ponorogo regency. Research conducted onSeptember 1 to October 15, 2016. Sample of 30 pregnant women using proportionalrandom sampling technique. Dependent variable is anxiety, while independent variable issocial support. Data collection techniques using questionnaires. Data analysis usingSpearman's Rho using SPSS 18.0 for windows computer program.Results: The results showed that from 40 respondents, almost half were 13 (32.5%)multiparous had mild anxiety and nearly half were 13 (32.5%) primipara experiencedmoderate anxiety. of the 40 respondents, nearly half (12%) of 3 trimester pregnantwomen had moderate anxiety and a small proportion of 9 (22.5%) of 2 trimester pregnantwomen had mild anxiety. The result of calculation using spearman's rho statistic testobtained p = 0,006 <α 0,05 mean there is influence between parity with anxiety inpregnant woman with correlation coefficient of -0,424 which show intensity of influenceof medium that is if the smaller parity hence more anxiety level. The calculation ofgestational age with spearman's rho p = 0,023 <α 0.05 means that there is an influencebetween parity with anxiety in pregnant women with a correlation coefficient of 0.359which shows the weakness of weak influence.Conclusion: The social support provided by husband and family will affect the level ofanxiety in each pregnant woman. It is hoped for a place of research to provide a solutionfor pregnant women who experience anxiety so that pregnancy can run smoothly andrespondents are expected to have a good coping mechanism in the face of anxiety forhealth and also the fetus.

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