scholarly journals Evaluating Practices Related to Delegation of Authority and the Relationship between Delegation and Decision-Making among Secondary Schools Principals in Jeddah: تقييم ممارسات تفويض السلطة وعلاقتها باتخاذ القرار لدى مديرات المدارس الثانوية بمدينة جدة

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (36) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aziza Abkar Bakry
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Assistant Principals ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
Delegation Of Authority ◽  
The Relationship

The research aimed at discovering the relationship between the delegation of authority and decision-making among the Secondary Schools Principals in Jeddah from the point of view of female assistant principals, through identifying the degree of delegation of authority and identifying the degree of decision-making. The researcher used the descriptive survey method. The researcher used the questionnaire as a study tool, . The questionnaire was distributed to a sample of (112) female assistant principals, or approximately 80% of the study community, which was randomly chosen. The study used the SPSS statistical analysis program to analyze the study data, and the study reached some results, the most notable of which was that: The degree of delegation of authority among school principals has obtained a total average (3.14 out of 5) j with a degree (medium), and at the sub-aspects level; the administrative aspects got an average of (3.20) followed by the delegation in the educational aspects with an average of (3.02) and finally the technical with an average of (3.20) While the degree of decision-making obtained an overall average (2.94 out of 5) and at the level of fields, the field of planning obtained an average (3.0) and the field of implementation got an average of (3.24) and both with a degree (average) while the field of evaluation got an average (2.58), i.e. (Weak). There is a strong positive correlation between the degree of delegation of authority and the degree of decision-making among principals of secondary schools in schools south of Jeddah, which amounted to (0.673). And that there is a positive and positive correlation between the degree of delegation of authority and the degree of decision-making among the principals of public secondary schools, and this is supported by the value of the correlation coefficient, where it reached (0.673). Based on the results of the research, the researcher recommended the most important of them: The study concluded some recommendations, the most important of which were: - Training courses shall be held for high school female principals in Jeddah to train them on the delegation, its foundations, its components, and its importance. - Providing female principals with financial and moral incentives to motivate them to make delegation of their authorities, which creates a second tire in the chain of command in the school.

scholarly journals Spatial Variation of the Relationship between PM2.5Concentrations and Meteorological Parameters in China

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Lin ◽  
Jingying Fu ◽  
Dong Jiang ◽  
Jianhua Wang ◽  
Qiao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Semiarid Region ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Annual Average ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Humid Region ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Warm Temperate

Epidemiological studies around the world have reported that fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is closely associated with human health. The distribution of PM2.5concentrations is influenced by multiple geographic and socioeconomic factors. Using a remote-sensing-derived PM2.5dataset, this paper explores the relationship between PM2.5concentrations and meteorological parameters and their spatial variance in China for the period 2001–2010. The spatial variations of the relationships between the annual average PM2.5, the annual average precipitation (AAP), and the annual average temperature (AAT) were evaluated using the Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) model. The results indicated that PM2.5had a strong and stable correlation with meteorological parameters. In particular, PM2.5had a negative correlation with precipitation and a positive correlation with temperature. In addition, the relationship between the variables changed over space, and the strong negative correlation between PM2.5and the AAP mainly appeared in the warm temperate semihumid region and northern subtropical humid region in 2001 and 2010, with some localized differences. The strong positive correlation between the PM2.5and the AAT mainly occurred in the mid-temperate semiarid region, the humid, semihumid, and semiarid warm temperate regions, and the northern subtropical humid region in 2001 and 2010.

Relationship amongst ResearchGate altmetric indicators and Scopus bibliometric indicators

2015 ◽  
Vol 116 (9/10) ◽  
pp. 564-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
RISHABH SHRIVASTAVA ◽  
Preeti Mahajan
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Bibliometric Indicators ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, the study aims to investigate the relationship between the altmetric indicators from ResearchGate (RG) and the bibliometric indicators from the Scopus database. Second, the study seeks to examine the relationship amongst the RG altmetric indicators themselves. RG is a rich source of altmetric indicators such as Citations, RGScore, Impact Points, Profile Views, Publication Views, etc. Design/methodology/approach – For establishing whether RG metrics showed the same results as the established sources of metrics, Pearson’s correlation coefficients were calculated between the metrics provided by RG and the metrics obtained from Scopus. Pearson’s correlation coefficients were also calculated for the metrics provided by RG. The data were collected by visiting the profile pages of all the members who had an account in RG under the Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh (India). Findings – The study showed that most of the RG metrics showed strong positive correlation with the Scopus metrics, except for RGScore (RG) and Citations (Scopus), which showed moderate positive correlation. It was also found that the RG metrics showed moderate to strong positive correlation amongst each other. Research limitations/implications – The limitation of this study is that more and more scientists and researchers may join RG in the future, therefore the data may change. The study focuses on the members who had an account in RG under the Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh (India). Perhaps further studies can be conducted by increasing the sample size and by taking a different sample size having different characteristics. Originality/value – Being an emerging field, not much has been conducted in the area of altmetrics. Very few studies have been conducted on the reach of academic social networks like RG and their validity as sources of altmetric indicators like RGScore, Impact Points, etc. The findings offer insights to the question whether RG can be used as an alternative to traditional sources of bibliometric indicators, especially with reference to a rapidly developing country such as India.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Abdominal Subcutan Fat Tissue Thickness and HbA1c in Pregnant Women

2019 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Aslihan Dilara Demir ◽  
Pervin Karli ◽  
Durmus Ayan
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Subcutaneous Fat ◽  
Metabolic Parameters ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Fat Tissue ◽  
Tissue Thickness ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Endocrine Organs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Subcutaneous Fat Tissue

<p><strong>Objective:</strong> Obesity is a very common and important health problem and it has become widespread all over the world. Fat tissue is one of the major endocrine organs. Subcutaneous adipose tissue is associated with many diseases such as coronary artery disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, impaired lipid profile. Pregnancy is a special condition with metabolic changes involving all systems. We aimed to investigate the relationship and correlation between abdominal fat and HbA1c because of the specific metabolic conditions in pregnancy.</p><p><strong>Study Design:</strong> This is a retrospective study. Ninety-nine (n=99) pregnant women between the ages of 20 and 40 were included in the present study. They have not any other chronic diseases. Ultrasonography was performed between 16.-28. weeks. Abdominal subcutaneous fat tissue was measured during 16-28 weeks of pregnancy. Routine biochemical parameters and HbA1c were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Subcutaneous fat tissue had a positive correlation with metabolic parameters such as weight and BMI, and a negative correlation with vitamin D level. There is a positive strong correlation with HbA1c level. There was not any correlation between HbA1c and metabolic parameters like triglyceride, LDL, HDL, and cholesterol.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> There was a strong positive correlation between abdominal subcutaneous fat tissue thickness and HbA1c. However, we didn’t find any correlation between infant weight and metabolic parameters.</p>

scholarly journals The Relationship between Attitudes towards Physical Activity and Self-Esteem of High School Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-73
Author(s):  
H. Fatih KUCUKIBIS ◽  
Mehmet GUL
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Students ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between attitudes towards physical activity and self-esteem of high school students. Three different scales were used on 626 adolescents in total who lived in Sivas, found by random sampling method. The first scale is “the Personal Information Scale” consisting of 6 items to determine the demographical characteristics of the participants; the second scale is “the Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Questionnaire (CBPA)”, which was developed by Schembre et al. (2015) and was adapted to Turkish by Eskiler et al. (2016) to determine the participants’ attitudes towards physical activity; and the last scale is “the Self-Esteem Scale” by Rosenberg (1965) and adapted to Turkish by Çuhadaroğlu (1985) to determine the levels of self-esteem of the participants. The study data was analyzed by SPSS 25 package software. The obtained data were represented as values of frequency (f), percentage (%), average (x-), and standard deviation (±). Pearson Correlation analysis was applied in order to determine the effect of physical activity attitudes on self-esteem. The age average of the participants was determined to be 16,28 (±0,97). The gender distribution was 312 females and 314 males, and the number of those who were participating in licensed sports was 336, and that of those who were not was 290. It was determined that there was a positive correlation between the participants’ attitude towards physical activity and their self-esteem. In conclusion, a positive correlation was found between the attitude towards physical activity and self-esteem. In the study, it was suggested that the tendencies towards physical activity should be protected.

scholarly journals Students’ Perception and Readiness towards Inter-Professional Learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-200
Author(s):  
Javaria Mukhtar ◽  
Muhammad Hussain ◽  
Kousar Perveen ◽  
Muhammad Afzal ◽  
Syed Amir Gilani
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Inter-professional learning is helpful for students to identify other professionals for team work and collaboration which results in improved patient care out come and also improve Communication among health professionals and patients. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between readiness and perception of students towards inter-professional learning. A correlation, cross-sectional study was done with Two hundred and eighty five undergraduate Nursing and Paramedical students from Jan, 2018 to May, 2018. Convenient sampling was used to collect data. The Readiness for Inter-Professional Learning Scale (RIPLS) and Interdisciplinary Education Perception Scale (IEPS) were used to measure the readiness and perception of students regarding inter-professional leaning. The data were analyzed using software Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) (Version 21). Spearman rho correlation test was used to explore the relationship of variables. The results showed statically significant positive correlation between the readiness and Perception of students regarding inter-professional learning (p=.000). This study indicated that there is strong positive correlation between readiness and perception of students towards inter-professional learning but students have least response towards team work and collaboration. Study suggests that inter-professional education should introduce in the curriculum of nursing and paramedical students to promote team work and share learning.Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 5, Issue-3: 192-200

Religiosity and personal beliefs in ocd and anxiety disorders

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 134-134
Author(s):  
A. Agorastos ◽  
S. Randjbar ◽  
C. Muhtz ◽  
L. Jelinek ◽  
M. Kellner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Personal Beliefs ◽  
Magical Ideation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Paranormal Beliefs ◽  
Negative Religious Coping ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Relationship

BackgroundIn the last decades the relationship between religiosity/spirituality (R/S), personal beliefs and mental health has been extensively studied, indicating a significant correlation of these variables. However, the specific relation of R/S to anxiety disorders has been less investigated.ObjectiveThe objective of this prospective study is the investigation of the relation of R/S, magical ideation (MI) and paranormal beliefs (PB) to anxiety disorders in general and OCD in particular, in order to specifically determine a possible impact of these variables on psychopathology scores. In addition, the relation between R/S, PB and MI can be systematically investigated.Design & methodUnselected samples with OCD and other anxiety disorders have been equally assessed within the first week after admission with a face-to-face interview including the following instruments: MINI, HAMD, HAMA and Y-BOCS, OCI-R, STAI, Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiosity/Spirituality, Magical Ideation Scale and Revised Paranormal Beliefs Scale. Forty healthy participants with no psychiatric history served as controls.ResultsGroups did not differ in any aspect of R/S, MI, or PB. Almost all scales referring to R/S, PB and MI were positively correlated to each other. The results showed a strong positive correlation between high scores of negative religious coping and high psychopathology scores in depression and anxiety. On the other hand, there was a significant positive correlation between MI scores and initial OCD and anxiety scores.ConclusionThis study verifies a significant correlation between personal beliefs and psychopathology in OCD and anxiety disorders. Implications for further research are discussed.

scholarly journals Students� English business communication self-efficacy and their career aspirations

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 214
Author(s):  
Hartono Hartono ◽  
Huyi Intan Sari
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Career Aspirations ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Career Aspiration ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Relationship

Self-efficacy, which is defined as people�s judgment on their ability to carry out tasks and exercise control over events, is believed to be determinant in the success of learning and career aspiration.� The study was conducted to measure students� self-efficacy in making English business communication, their career aspiration, and the relationship between them. Sixty one students served as the respondents for the study.� Data were collected by using Likert-typed questionnaires after students attended an ESP designed to improve their English business communication skills. It found that students had high self-efficacy in making English business communication and high career aspiration. Between these variables lies a significant positive correlation in moderate level (0.611).�

scholarly journals Correlation of Islamic Spirituality in Reducing Student’s Delinquency Problems

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Ruhaiza Binti Padzil ◽  
Mohd Zailani Mohd Yusoff ◽  
Muhamad Dzahir Kasa
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Delinquent Behavior ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Pilot Sample ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to identify the relationship between Islamic spirituality and the level of delinquent behavior. Islamic spirituality among students is studied in terms of belief and faith, extrinsic and intrinsic aspects. This study used the survey method. The sample of this study was selected using random sampling. Data was collected from a pilot sample of 120 Malay students studying in ordinary secondary schools in Johor using questionnaires. The research questionnaire used Islamic Spiritual Disposition Questionaire (ISDQ) developed by Mohd Zailani (2009) and Delinquency Behaviour Disposition questionnaires developed by Carl Jung’s (1997). Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation. The analysis of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between the dimensions of Islamic spirituality and the level of delinquent behavior among students. The findings of the study showed that the domains involved in Islamic spirituality may reduce the tendency of delinquent behavior among students.

scholarly journals AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF FACULTY PERFORMANCE AND PERSPECTIVES IN JAPANESE BUSINESS SCHOOLS

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Amaldas ◽  
Avinash Shankaranarayanan ◽  
Kiminori Gemba
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Faculty Performance ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Management Of Technology ◽  
Business Departments ◽  
The Relationship

The research focuses on various factors influencing intrinsic and extrinsic motivational levels in international tenuredacademics and contractual teaching staff in Management and Business departments towards the adoption of Management of Technology (MOT) related methodologies. A set of hypotheses were defined to deduce the relationship between teaching and adoption of MOT as a framework. This research implies that job performance of international academics strongly depends on various motivational levels. The study was conducted using the interaction survey method with in-depth personal interviews consisting of open ended questions with 250 international academics (respondents consisting of Japanese and Foreign teaching staff) chosen for the study based in Japan. Hence, policy recommendationsand decision making should be dealt with prudence and pragmatism.

scholarly journals Normal Reference Range of Fetal Nuchal Translucency Thickness Among Pregnant Women of Igbo Extraction in Enugu, South-East Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Ugwoke Eze ◽  
Sandra Nnenna Okenwa ◽  
Everistus obinna Abonyi ◽  
Julius Amechi Agbo ◽  
Sobechukwu Warric Iwene Onwuzu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Chorionic Villus ◽  
Nuchal Translucency ◽  
Chorionic Villus Sampling ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Baseline Values ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Screening of fetus for congenital anomaly has posed a great challenge to obstetricians and other caregivers even as early identification can improve the chances of getting the best possible outcome. Early fetal anomaly screening is usually done using nuchal translucency scan and other invasive procedures such Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis. Increase in Nuchal translucency thickness (NTT) above a certain baseline values has been found to predict fetus with anomaly. Baseline values in use are generated from Caucasian population even though these values are known to be population specific. Hence, their use on any given population may lead to errors and introduce potential misdiagnosis. Therefore, there is need for population specific baseline values of NTT.Objectives: The study is aimed at developing baseline values of NTT among apparently normal fetuses from pregnant women of Igbo ethnic group and to assess the relationship of NTT with maternal age and fetal gestational age (FGA).Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 658 pregnant women of Igbo Origin between 11-14 weeks of gestation at Esut Teaching Hospital (Parklane) Enugu from August 2017 to February 2018. Pilot study was done to determine the interobserver variation between sonographers while final NTT was calculated as mean of three separate measurements. The 5th, 50th and 95th percentiles were calculated using polynomial regression while Pearson correlation was used to determine the relationship between NTT, maternal age and FGA. Results: The NTT measurement was shown to be reliable and reproducible. Mean ± S/D NTT obtained was 0.92 ± 0.23 mm. There was a strong positive correlation between NTT measurements and FGA (r = 0.823, p < 0.001); while there was weak but positive correlation between NTT measurements and Maternal age (r = 0.055, p > 0.001). Conclusion: Nuchal translucency thickness measurement increases with increase in FGA while a baseline value of NTT among pregnant women of Igbo extraction has been generated.

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