scholarly journals Building production management practice in the construction industry in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo ◽  
Raphael Abiodun Ojelabi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Implementation Framework

AbstractGrowing demands for building projects result from economic development. The building industry is dynamic and multifaceted. Efficient and effective practice of building production management (BPM) is required to successfully execute projects and achieve project goals upon completion as well as functionality aims for the lifespan of a building. This research aims to determine factors that influence the BPM practice in the Nigerian construction industry, particularly; during the project execution phase. A cross-sectional survey used; a questionnaire to identify 73 factors, which were grouped into 12 categories and assessed. A purposive sampling technique was used to identify 20 construction organisations specialising in building production management in Lagos, Nigeria. 114 questionnaires were distributed to the pool of stakeholders, which included 31 clients, 34 consultants and 49 contractors of current and past building production projects carried out by the selected firms in Lagos. The research used a selection of statistical tools for SPSS v.23, including the chi-square test, the Kruskal-Wallis test and Kendall's coefficient of concordance. The obtained result revealed the factors that mostly influence the BPM practice namely, architectural drawings, the construction programme document, the work breakdown structure, the adequacy of communication and coordination between the parties, the adequacy of raw materials and equipment, the availability of the competent team, the implementation of the safety management system, regular maintenance of project equipment, clear and timely inspections, the availability of funds as planned throughout the project duration, the availability of skilled personnel, and the aesthetics of the completed work. The research resulted in the development of the BPM implementation framework and recommendations for the improvement of the BPM practice in Nigeria.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN LAMA KERJA DAN KEBISINGAN DENGAN STRES KERJA PADA PEKERJA UNIT PRODUKSI PAVING BLOCK DI UD. RIZKI ASSILA ULFA LUBUK PAKAM KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
Anggi Isnani Parinduri ◽  
Luci Riani Br Ginting ◽  
Irmayani Irmayani ◽  
Risa Elvira Prabaja
Keyword(s):  
Work Stress ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Production Unit ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Industrial Growth ◽  
Work Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

In line with current industrial growth which requires labor as the dominant element that manages raw materials, machinery, equipment and other processes in the workplace. Each workplace contains a variety of potential hazards that can affect the health of the workforce or can cause occupational diseases that are work stress. The purpose of this study is to describe the relationship between work duration and noise and work stress in paving block production unit workers at UD. Rizki Assila Ulfa Lubuk Pakam Deli Serdang Regency 2020. This research uses analytical descriptive method using cross sectional design. The population in this study were 30 paving block production unit workers with the sampling technique using Total Sampling. Data analysis was performed univariately and bivariately using the Chi-Square statistical test with α = 0.05. The results of the analysis show that there is a relationship between work duration and noise with work stress on paving block production unit workers at UD. Rizki Assila Ulfa Lubuk Pakam Deli Serdang Regency in 2020, namely the length of work p value (0.005) <α (0.05), and noise p value (0.031) < α (0.05). Based on the results of research it is recommended to workers that workers condemn personal protection by using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs that can protect the ears from noise caused by machines, so as to reduce exposure to noise that can interfere with health.

Effect of Audit Expectation Gap in Nigerian Capital Market

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul N. Onulaka
Keyword(s):  
Capital Market ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Expectation Gap ◽  
The Relationship

Audit expectation gap is a phenomenon that presently attracts the attention of researchers all over the world. The basic problem is in the area of how the public perceives the role of the auditor, which in most cases centers on the prevention of fraud and irregularities. On the other hand the auditor and the auditing profession always exonerate themselves from the fact and perception of the public towards their work. However, the continued litigation against the auditor and the auditing profession has called on a rethink on the relationship of the auditor and the audit work he performs This paper is structured to briefly establish what auditing and its expectations gap is and the relationship audited financial statement has on capital market and to investigate if the identified gaps have any significant effect in the volume of transactions in the Nigerian capital market.It sought to establish the perception of the capital market operators on its existence. Respondents view was also sought on how the gap could be narrowed. Chi-square (χ2) was used to analyze the data obtained from the study. The data were obtained through questionnaire. Two hundred and ninety (290) copies of the instrument were found useful out of 350 copies distributed using purposive sampling technique. In this study, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in Lagos and Abuja stock Exchange to capture the perceptions of key users of financial statements in Nigerian capital market. The tests of hypothesis were done using Microsoft Excel 2010 version. Tests were carried out at a significant level of 5% and twelve degree of freedom. The findings of the study indicated that there is a wide expectation gap in the areas of auditors’ responsibility for fraud prevention and detection. Audit expectation gap has negative impact on the volume of transactions in Nigerian stock exchange.

scholarly journals Pattern and Extent of Street Food Consumption in Hohoe, Volta Region, Ghana: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Winnifred Ekua Baidoe ◽  
Mark Kwame Ananga ◽  
Elorm Kwame Nyinaku
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Street Food

Background. For most people in developing countries, street food is a major source of sustenance, and Ghana is no exception. Street food vending has seen tremendous growth in Ghana as a result of the insurgence of urbanisation. Despite being one of the largest sectors of national economy in terms of employment and sales of food, very little is known about street food consumption patterns in Ghana. The current study explored the patterns and extent of street food consumption in the Hohoe township. Methods. A cross-sectional design which recruited 403 subjects through a multistage sampling technique. A semistructured questionnaire was used to gather information on demographics, types of street foods, extent of street food consumption, safety concerns, and diversity of street foods patronised. Means, standard deviations, and Chi-square tests were used to determine the association between selected variables at <0.05 level of significance. Results. The top 5 foods mostly patronised by respondents are porridge foods-Koko (17.9%), rice and stew (17.4%), banku (12.6%), waakye (11.5%), and kenkey (8.7%) with porridge foods consumed almost on a daily basis. Convenience (37.2%) and affordability (17.1%) greatly influenced the choice of street foods among consumers. Occupation and the level of education are strongly correlated with the concern for safety of street foods {(X2 = 17.3094, P<0.008); (X2 = 17.1731, P<0.002)}. The dietary diversity score of most respondents was in the high tercile (77.7%) (≥6 food groups), whilst the cereals dominate the food group mostly consumed by respondents. Conclusion. The study suggests that patronising street food is very high in Hohoe municipality, irrespective of the gender, occupation, or educational level. As an “informal” sector of food business, street foods often escape formal inspection and control. They can, therefore, both be the source of food safety problems and contribute to the deterioration of environmental hygiene. This is a call on policy makers and regulators to take a critical look at the sector.

scholarly journals Hubungan Peran Ketua Tim dengan Kinerja Perawat dalam Dokumentasi Asuhan Keperawatan di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Provinsi Jambi

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Fithriyani Fithriyani ◽  
Miko Eka Putri
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Team Leader ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Team Members

The quality of service can be determined from the performance of the nurse in providing nursing care. The success of the team method in carrying out the nursing process is determined by the ability of the team leader to assign tasks to team members and direct work to the team. This study aims  to knowing  the relationship between the role of the team leader and the performance of nurses in documenting nursing care at the Jambi Provincial Psychiatric Hospital. A quantitative method with a cross-sectional survey using self-administered questionnaires The sampling technique was total sampling so that the sample size was 106 nurseswith analysis using the chi square test. The data were analyzed using statistical software. This study investigates the role of team leaders and nurses' performance in documenting nursing care. the role of the team leader in documenting nursing care was 54.1% good. the performance of nurses in documenting nursing care was 53.2% good. The statistical test results showed that the p value (0,000) <0.05, which means that there is a significant relationship between the role of the team leader and the performance of nurses in nursing care documentation.This significant relationship explains that the role of the team leader will have a good influence on the documentation of nursing care carried out by the nurse in charge

scholarly journals Challenges Facing Graduate Structural Engineers in the Building Construction Industry in Kenya

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Bett Barnabas ◽  
Simiyu John ◽  
Dimo Herbert
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Training Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Coverage ◽  
Structural Engineers

Despite a number of challenges, training institution Kenya has produced structural engineers in the building and construction field. As a result, there have been problems facing these apprentices that have led to questions concerning their competencies in the Kenyan building and construction industry. Mitigating such foreseeable problems, require proper policy planning, which can only be enacted after findings of facts have been adduced. The purpose of this study was therefore to determine the challenges facing university trained structural engineers in the construction industry in Kenya. The research design in the study was cross-sectional survey research design. Purposive sampling was employed in collecting the data. The study population comprised practicing structural engineers trained at the universities offering building construction, civil engineering and structural engineering. Questionnaires were used to collected data from the sampled respondents in the building industry. Proportional analysis techniques and statistical chi-square test was used to analyze the data. Information on problems facing the engineers and perception of the engineering graduates concerning university training were collected from 89 Kenyan university trained practicing Structural engineers. The data collected was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS 23.0) presented inform of descriptive statistics, bivariate correlations, frequency distribution, cross-tabulation and Chi-square (c2) tests. The results obtained revealed that, graduates had problems related to initial choice of the course, for which they did not have interest in and hence poor content coverage. These results demonstrate the need for establishment of a clear policy aimed at regulating the learning resources for structural engineers at the universities appropriately. Moreover, there is need for standard resources for the teaching of the programme and the need for higher educational funding scheme for research in the universities.

scholarly journals Scaling-up Community Self-reporting Rate for COVID-19: Implication for Assessing the Perceived Stigmatization of COVID-19 Survivors Among Residents of Agege Local Government, Lagos, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olaniyan Akintunde Babatunde ◽  
Owoicho Samuel Amifofun ◽  
Sunday Thomas Sola ◽  
Abayomi Akande ◽  
Mathias Besong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Reporting Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Basic Facts

Abstract Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging public health problem with over two million confirmed infections globally. Previous studies show that stigma impede the response activities. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the perceived stigmatization of COVID-19 survivors among residents of Agege local government, Lagos State, Nigeria. We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 333 consenting residents recruited from Agege local government using multi-stage sampling technique. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on perceived stigmatization. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were done using Chi-square and logistic regression respectively.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 35.7 ± 13.6 years. The proportion of respondents with poor knowledge was 50.5% and awareness for COVID-19 was 95.2%. Television and radio were the two major sources of awareness for COVID-19. Higher likelihood of perceived stigmatization was found among those aged 25 – 49 years (aOR= 3.1, 95% CI = 1.4 – 6.7), ≥ 50 years (aOR= 2.1, 95% CI = 1.1 – 3.9) and married respondents (aOR= 1.8, 95% CI = 1.1 – 2.9). To reduce the effect of stigmatization, we recommend a holistic response plan designed with basic facts about COVID-19 using programmes targeting married respondents as well as the adults.

scholarly journals Postural discomfort among right and left-handed University students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Benish Shahzadi ◽  
Sadaf Tareen ◽  
Syeda Hina Zahoor ◽  
Hamid Hussain ◽  
Malik Muhammad Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Left Handed ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Shoulder Region ◽  
Left And Right

Objective: Musculoskeletal discomfort is common in people working in poor ergonomic designs with prolonged poor posture. The main purpose of this study was to compare the postural discomfort among right and left-handed university students of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was carried out using standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. Samples were collected by simple convenient sampling technique from 221 students (53.8% females and 46.2% Males) comprising of 110 left and 111 right-handed University students. Results: The comparison of percentages among left and right-handed participants at hip, knee and ankle were as follows: hip (left-handed 19% and 5.42% right-handed), knee (left-handed 17.19%, right-handed 9.04%), ankle (left-handed 9.50%, right-handed 8.14%). The prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal discomfort was significant in left-handed participants as compared to right-handed participants. The highest frequency of discomfort was found in the neck and shoulder region of left-handed participants. Chi square test showed a significant difference in frequencies of discomfort in left and right-handed participants (p<0.01), whereas there was as such no significance in ankle region (p>0.05). Conclusion: Postural discomfort was more prevalent among left-handed university students as compare to right-handed students. The highest frequency of discomfort was found in the neck and shoulder region of left-handed participants. Further research and attention should be directed towards the relation of handedness with musculoskeletal discomfort and factors influencing postural discomfort in left-handed students.

scholarly journals Association between malnutrition and some water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) factors among school children in Gombe State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 055-065
Author(s):  
Mela Danjin ◽  
Henry O. Sawyerr ◽  
Solomon O. Adewoye
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The State ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene

The state of the environment in which we live and certain hygienic practices we indulge in has been known to affect our nutritional status. This study was aimed at examining the association between malnutrition and some selected water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices among school children in Gombe State Nigeria. A cross sectional survey was conducted between March and June, 2019. A total of 745 pupils were selected from 12 public and 6 private schools across 6 LGAs in Gombe state, using multi-stage sampling technique. Anthropometric measurements of heights and weights of the study participants were done using standard instruments and procedures. Other relevant data (age, sex, some environmental variables etc) were collected using a structured template. Data analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 21 and key variables were presented using descriptive statistics, while associations were tested using Chi square. Odd ratio (OR) was used to estimate risks of malnutrition among the subjects and p-value was set at 0.05. The pupils had a mean age of 9.96±2.26 years, 50.9% of whom were males the rest being females. Though 84.6% of them had toilets in their residences not all of them (98.6%) put them to use. A good proportion (79.1%) dispose their refuse by dumping and slightly more than half of them (51.7%) have access to pipe borne water. And though only two (method of refuse disposal and source of drinking water) out of the eight WASH variables studied were found to be associated with underweight (Composite indicator of malnutrition), all the eight variables were found to be associated with stunting (chronic malnutrition). Overall, 20.8% and 22.4% of the subjects were underweight and stunted, respectively. The foregoing raises a germane concern about the role of WASH in malnutrition among school children and the need for a comprehensive and sustainable school feeding programme in the state and country at large. There should also be an integration of a WASH component in all nutrition intervention programmes.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Battery Technicians about Lead Poisoning in the Workplace

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
TajudeenOlusegun Rasheed
Keyword(s):  
Lead Poisoning ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background: Utilization of self-protective equipment at the workplace of battery technicians could consequently protect the health of the artisans ‘and prevent lead-related occupational hazards. This study assessed the knowledge of lead poisoning hazards and the rate of utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE)among battery technicians in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: This study was a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design. Multistage and systematic sampling technique was used to select N=384 adult battery technicians aged 18 years old and higher. The questionnaire was validated and the reliability established through pilot study. Data were collected and analyzed with chi-square and multiple logistic regressions statistical model using SPSS version 24.No missing N value and hypotheses were tested at p < 0.05 and 95% confidence interval. Results: Few participants, 9.9% had good knowledge of lead poisoning hazards, and it indicates a poor level. The rate of utilization of PPE at the workplaces was 18 % which is low. Chi-square analysis of the knowledge of lead poisoning hazard and PPE utilization for battery technicians in the organized and roadside settings were X2=0.1481, p=0.7003, and X²=3.2607, p=0.0709, respectively which isnot statistically significant. Conclusion: Knowledge of lead poisoning hazard influenced the rate of utilization of PPE at the workplace of battery technicians. So, an effort to improve the use of PPE could be done through implementation of occupational safety policy, training and dissemination of information on the threat of lead poisoning for battery technicians to achieve positive behavioral change.

scholarly journals Evaluation of household's knowledge, attitude, practice on water processing, and diarrhea prevalence in a community

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 00003
Author(s):  
Sofia Sofia ◽  
Herlina Dimiati ◽  
Nungki Sukma Putri
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Piped Water ◽  
Aceh Province ◽  
Diarrhea Prevalence

Diarrhea is an endemic disease in Indonesia and potentially becoming an outbreak. This study aims to describe the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practice of heads of households on water processing and prevalence of diarrhea. A cross-sectional survey was applied to 93 heads of households using simple random sampling technique located in Lampulo village, Kuta Alam sub-district, Banda Aceh, Aceh Province in December 2016. Knowledge, attitudes, and practice on water processing and diarrhea prevalence were assessed using questionnaires. Chi-square test was used to analyze a relationship between water source and prevalence of diarrhea. To see a relationship between knowledge, attitude, and practice of heads of households and diarrhea prevalence used Spearman's coefficient correlation (CI = 95 %; α = 0.05). Results showed that water source and prevalence of diarrhea had no statistical relationship (p = 1.000). From 93 households, 32 (34.4 %) were ever experienced diarrhea and they were used piped water 30 (32.26 %) and well water 2 (2.15 %) as their sources of drinking water. Relationship of knowledge and diarrhea prevalence has low positive correlation (r = 0.219, p = 0.035); attitude and diarrhea prevalence has weak positive correlation (r = 0.326, p = 0.01), practice and diarrhea prevalence has weak negative correlation (r = –0.256, p = 0.013). Knowledge, attitudes, and practice on water processing of the heads of households were correlated to the prevalence of diarrhea.&nbsp;<br>

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