scholarly journals Socio-Economic Characteristics and Taxis Services Patronage in Lagos State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Oluwaseyi Joseph Afolabi ◽  
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Taiwo Kareem Alli ◽  
Bukola Temitope Falayi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Taxi Service ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Recruitment And Selection ◽  
High Level ◽  
Selection Of

Taxi service is a pivotal instrument in public transport and its dominance is highly felt in providing door to door service in place and time utility. It is in respect of this importance that this study examined the socio-economic characteristics influence on taxis services patronage in Lagos State. 304 completed questionnaires were used in seeking information from the passengers on their socio-economic characteristics and variation in patronage using multistage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were used in describing socio-economic characteristics while inferential statistical tools of multiple regression analysis were used to determine the influence of socio-economic characteristics on patronage. It was observed from the findings that there is a strong correlation between the passenger patronage of the Taxi companies and socio-economic characteristics of age (Age), gender (Gen), income (Inc), occupation (Occ) and education (Edu) with R = 0.986) in Uber, R = 0.983 in Oga Taxi and R = 0.974 in Bolt Taxi. Hence, it is recommended that strict rules and regulations guiding routine operation and service delivery to the populace must be adhere to, recruitment and selection of drivers be considered on merit with high level of scrutiny.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Cases among veterinary practitioners: role played by canine patients in Lagos State

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Folajimi O. Shorunke ◽  
Emmanuel Okolocha ◽  
S. N. Grace ◽  
Aisha Usman ◽  
Oluseyi Akano
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Urban Settlement ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Epidemiological Information

Abstract Background COVID-19 was first reported in Nigeria on Feb 27, 2020, as at 9th May 2021 there were 165,382 confirmed cases with 2,065 deaths CFR 1.3%, Lagos accounted for 35% of the cases and 21% of deaths nationwide. Veterinarians play an important role in public health, attending to animal patients and owners, with risk of contracting the virus. We provided epidemiological information on covid-19 among veterinary practitioners and canine contacts in Lagos, during the lockdown and analyzed possible associations.Methods Study carried out in Lagos State, multistage sampling technique used. 5 public and 4 private veterinary facility selected randomly, Clinic registers reviewed and canine blood sample collected for COVID-19 IgG/IgM antibody test. Questionnaires administered to veterinary practitioners in selected facilities, and encouraged to take COVID-19 test. We conducted descriptive statistics using charts, tables and maps, bivariate analysis done, all significant associations at this level was subjected to multivariate analysis.Result Of the 154 canine and 112 veterinary practitioners sampled, 2% of canine and 25.9% of veterinary practitioners returned positive COVID-19 results. Associations were found between returning positive COVID-19 result and residing in Ikeja (OR = 4.12; CI 1.52–11.2, P 0.004) urban settlement (OR = 5.72; CI 1.60-20.44, P 0.003) being a veterinary doctor (OR = 3.64; CI 1.40–9.46, P 0.009) having tertiary education (OR = 3.74; CI 1.04–13.49 P 0.05). Being married was protective (OR = 0.38; CI 0.16–0.93, P 0.04). Only residing in Ikeja was significant at multivariate level.Conclusion In conclusion, 3 canine positive COVID-19 cases where recorded in Ikeja and Ikorodu LGAs, veterinary practitioners had COVID-19 prevalence of 25.9%, associated with residing in Ikeja, urban settlement, being single, being a veterinary doctor, and having tertiary education. No significant relationship found between covid-19 positive veterinary practitioners and canine contacts. We recommended the organization of more IPC training for veterinary practitioners.

scholarly journals Conscientiousness as a Predictor of Relative Longevity

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Felix Uchechukwu Udoh ◽  
Aloysius C. Anyichie
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Pearson Product Moment Correlation ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
The People ◽  
Selection Of

<p>This study examined the Conscientiousness domain (of the Big-Five Inventory [B5]) and its facets as predictors of Relative Longevity (RL). Its methods of investigation involved the administration of the B5 to a sample of 350 people from Anambra State (of Nigeria, West Africa) who had RL. These participants were drawn from the representative towns of the three senatorial zones in the State. Stratified sampling technique was employed in the selection of the respondents. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation analysis and Multiple Regression analysis were used in data analyses. The results of the research indicated that there was no significant correlation between Conscientiousness domain and RL. However, its (Conscientiousness) facet (of Thorough) correlated significantly with RL. Besides, Conscientiousness did not predict RL, but its facets (Thorough, Reliable, Organized, and Goal-directed) were found to be significant predictors of RL. The study’s conclusion is that although Conscientiousness was neither a correlate nor a predictor of RL among the people of Anambra State, some of its Facets were (correlate and/or predictor/s).</p>

scholarly journals Evaluating Competition Constraint on Land Accessibility by Urban Crop Farmers in Lagos

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-98
Author(s):  
C. O. Odudu
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Marginal Lands ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Crop Farming ◽  
Lagos State

The study evaluated the constraint of competition on urban crop farming in Lagos with a view to identifying issues that must be resolved to facilitate practitioners’ land accessibility in the metropolis. Crop farmers in seven out of ten communities where urban crop farming was found to be thriving within the metropolis were selected through multi-stage sampling which involved both purposive and simple random samplings and were administered with structured questionnaires. All the farming communities were delineated by the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA). Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics while linear regression analysis was used to test the formulated research hypothesis. The study showed that farmers were forced out (19.5%) of their locations, 10.3% vacated voluntarily, 1.4% left due to high rents, 2.9% unidentified and 67.8% were missing values. Urban farmers in the study area were, however, found not to be affected by competition and high rents as they were occupying marginal lands that did not attract other competing uses. The regression analysis showed that competition constraint accounted for 3.5% of farmers’ productivity establishing that competition with other uses significantly affected urban farmers’ productivity as they were consigned to marginal lands. The study therefore concluded that government should support/promote the activity by providing agricultural lands in designated areas of the metropolis for urban farming.

scholarly journals Profitability Analysis and Factors Influencing Profit Level of Small-Scale Broiler Farmers in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 127-135
Author(s):  
Afodu Osagie John ◽  
Shobo Bolatito Adenike ◽  
Ayo-Bello Taofeek Ayodeji ◽  
Abasilim Chinwe Frances
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Cost Of Drugs ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Selection Of

Broiler birds are widely praised for its palatability and nutritious values which are mainly for meat purpose, and also serves as source of income to many households in Nigeria. The broiler industry is faced with high cost of production thereby reducing the farmers profit. The study was conducted in three Geopolitical zones in Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was adopted for this study for the selection of 540 broilers farmers out which 392 returned a well filled questionnaire where data were extracted for the study. Data for this study were analysed using descriptive (frequency and percent) budgetary analysis and inferential (Logit regression) statistics. Factors affecting the profit level of broiler farmers were age (γ1= -0.145, p= 10%), households size (γ3= -5.477, p=10%), educational status of the farmers (γ4= 0.228, p= 5%), number of birds (γ7= 0.575, p= 5%), cost of feed (γ8= -1.022, p= 1%), cost of water (γ9= -1.277, p= 1%), cost of drugs (γ10= -1.640, p= 5%) and cost of chick (γ11= -7.104, p= 1%). Young people should be encouraged to be involved in production of broiler, since agriculture has aging population and help in employment creation. Farmers should maintain a low number of households so as to increase their profit. The farmers should have some forms of education on the production of broilers so as to enhance their profit.

scholarly journals Household’s perception on COVID-19 vaccination in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-131
Author(s):  
Surendra Singh Jatav ◽  
Sanatan Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Third Wave ◽  
Social Hierarchies ◽  
Hand Wash ◽  
Grass Root ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Awareness Programme

An attempt was made to assess the households’ perception on Covid-19 and vaccination. By using multistage sampling technique, 400 samples were collected during June 15 to July 15 2021. Further, descriptive statistics were used to analyse data. Households are well-aware of Covid-19 symptoms and their preventive measures i.e., quarantine period, social distancing, hand-wash and vaccination. Results also highlight that social hierarchies and rumours about vaccine are responsible for low vaccination in the sample villages. A grass-root awareness programme is prerequisite for complete vaccination and to avoid third-wave of Covid-19 in India.

scholarly journals Predictors of the Effectiveness of Management Accounting Function in Nigerian Firms

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babajide Oyewo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Finance Officers

Abstract This study evaluated the influence of six contingent variables – firm size, age, sector, existence of management accounting department, affiliation to foreign entity and public-quotation status – on the effectiveness of management accounting function in Nigerian firms. Stratified random sampling technique was deployed to obtain the views of 131 Finance Officers with oversight role across major sectors of the Nigerian economy. Statistical tools used in analysis were descriptive statistics, factor-analysis, Kruskal Wallis Test and binary logistic regression. Whilst detecting that contextual variables such as size, age, sector, existence of management accounting department and public-quotation status significantly affect the effectiveness of the management accounting function, affiliation to foreign entity was found not to exert significant influence. The strongest predictor of the likelihood of operating a very effective management accounting function was the existence of management accounting department. Organisations are encouraged to have separate management accounting department because of additional benefits imbued by specialist management accounting skills.

scholarly journals Determinants of Adoption of Cassava Technologies by Male Farmers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
ME Ejechi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Cassava Production ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Logit Regression Model ◽  
Very High ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study investigated determinants of adoption of recommended cassava production technologies among male farmers in Nasarawa State. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed for the selection of the respondent. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were collected from 60 male cassava farmers selected from 6 out of 13 LGAs in the State. They were Karu, Kokona, Akwanga, NasarawaEggon, Lafia and Obi. Data were analysed with both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics such as frequency tables, and percentage were used to describe socio-economic characteristics of the respondents. Logit regression model was used to estimate the determinants of adoption of these practices. The results showed that awareness and adoption of these practices were very high (Awareness of all the practices ranges from 90% to 98.3% while the adoption is from 63.3% to 90%). Factors that positively and significantly influenced adoption by male farmers were income (p=0.01) and extension contact (p=0.1). The conclusion was that men made remarkable contribution in cassava production. It was recommended that Governments at all levels formulate policies aimed at encouraging and motivating male cassava farmers. Provision of loans to male farmers and subsidizing of inputs should be ae necessary. Cassava processing industries should be established to add value and increase income.Keywords: Adoption, Cassava Technologies, Male farmers.

scholarly journals ‘I will show the man pepper’: Factors underlying Male Spousal Abuse in Lagos Metropolis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ifeanyi Chukwuma ◽  
Adeyinka Aderinto
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Spousal Abuse ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
History Of ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Feminism Theory

<p>Existing studies on spousal abuse have privileged women as victims while treating men as perpetrators. Knowledge is currently limited on males as victims of spousal abuse. To fill this gap, this paper examined the prevalence and causes of spousal abuse against men in Lagos State, Nigeria. Radical feminism theory was used to explain why women abuse men. Multistage sampling technique was utilised to select 1000 married men, 16 married women, 2 lawyers, 2 police officers, 2 religious leaders and 2 directors of governmental organisations across five Local Government Areas in Lagos State. Data was collected using a combination of survey questionnaire, in-depth interview, key-informant interviews and focus group discussion methods. The prevalence of spousal abuse against men in Lagos State was 39%. Spousal abuse was caused by history of family violence, finance problem, history of violence while dating, deprivation of time and affection.</p>

scholarly journals Customer Impulse Buying Behavior in Kathmandu

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
Sajeeb Kumar Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Retail Sector ◽  
Impulse Buying ◽  
Buying Behavior

This study examines customer impulse buying behavior in Kathmandu for the retail sector. Departmental store located in Kathmandu City were approached and collected data. Judgmental sampling technique was used and data were collected from 250 samples. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to summarize the nature of data and to test the hypotheses. The research confirmed that window display, in-store display and promotional signage had significanct influence on impulse buying of customers. No support was found for floor merchandising.

KESIAPAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UMKM) MENERAPKAN STANDAR AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN ENTITAS MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH (SAK EMKM)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Sunan Amilia ◽  
Dewi Ayu Puspita ◽  
Hendrawan Santosa Putra
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Data Analysis Methods

The purpose of this study to analyze and discuss of optimism, innovativeness, and discomfort on the readiness of MSMEs to implement SAK EMKM. The sampling technique uses convenience sampling. Data is collected by using a questionnaire. This study used 74 MSME samples in Jember Regency. Data analysis methods in this study used descriptive statistics, data quality tests, classic assumption tests, and hypothesis testing consisting of multiple linear regression analysis methods, F test, t-test, and the coefficient of determination test. The results showed that optimism had a significant influence on the readiness of MSMEs to implement SAK EMKM. Innovativenes and discomfort do not have a significant effect on the readiness of MSMEs to implement SAK EMKM.Keywords: optimism, innovativeness, discomfort, SAK EMKM, readiness of MSMEs.

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