scholarly journals Effects of Malnutrition on the Academic Performance: A Case Study of Grade 6-8 Learners in Punjab, Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shabbir ◽  
Qamar-uz-Zaman ◽  
Muhammad Atif
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Attendance Rate ◽  
Learning Capacity ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Is Design

The present research is design to assess the “effects of malnutrition on the academic performance of grade 6-8 learners in rural areas of Tehsil Hafizabad”. Quantitative research approach was used to achieve the objectives of the study. Quantitative data was gathered by using Scheduled Interview from the sample of 150 learners of the three selected schools. Data was analyzed through statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The outcomes of the study revealed that the malnutrition, particularly the use of low quality foods significantly lowers the academic performance in terms of lowering the understanding level of the learners and attainments; it reduces the attendance rate ultimately. It was observed that the less participation in physical activities, low income of the household and crowded demographic conditions reduced the learning capacity of the students. Some useful suggestions were also made, strictly ban on low quality food, awareness programs should be launched for public, and more studies must be conducted to highlight and overcome the issue.

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG ADULTS IN VHEMBE DISTRICT, A RURAL MUNICIPALITY IN SOUTH AFRICA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Adam Ndou ◽  
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Sam Ngwenya ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Vhembe District

Consumers in rural and low-income areas are the most financially vulnerable and are facing challenges with their finances and depend mostly on unsecured loans to finance their daily expenses. This has been exacerbated by global financial crises, which left many consumers in financial strains. The purpose of this paper is to measure the level of financial literacy focusing on the areas of day-to-day money management, financial planning, choosing appropriate financial services and products, and financial knowledge and understanding. The quantitative research approach was used to collect primary data among adults in Vhembe District Municipality (VDM), a rural and low-income municipality in South Africa. Primary data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. The results indicate that the level of financial literacy among adults in VDM is low at 38.73%. The low levels of financial literacy have serious consequences for an adult’s personal financial management skills and lead to their inability to make correct financial decisions. It is apparent that an individual’s level of financial literacy has become important in how individuals manage their finances in today’s complicated financial world. The paper concludes by suggesting interventions that could help adults to improve their level of financial literacy, manage and sustain their financial well-being.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF TEST ANXIETY ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A SURVEY STUDY OF PUNJAB SECONDARY SCHOOLS

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samina Shahab ◽  
Dr. Samina Malik ◽  
Dr. Samina Malik ◽  
Dr. Shamsa Aziz ◽  
Dr. Shamsa Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Statistical Investigation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Research Approach

AbstractThis research inquiry was conducted to probe the consequence of test anxiety on students’ academic performance. The research design was descriptive, while the quantitative research approach adopted for the purpose of collecting and interpreting the desired information.  504 students (252 male and 252 female students) of the 10th class were selected as sample from nine cities of Punjab.  The Westside Test Anxiety Scale for measuring test anxiety which was prepared by Richard Driscoll, Ph.D. available on the American Test Anxiety Association web was used to gauge the test anxiety of the students.  For statistical investigation and interpretation, Pearson r was exercised.  The findings of the study supported the research hypothesis as a significant correlation (r= -.072*) in students with higher anxiety and their academic performance and in students with low anxiety with their academic performance (r= -.083*) was found.  The study also hypothesized that as the degree of anxiety raisin the level of academic performance would decline and vice versa.  The value of Pearson r showed a significant connection between test anxiety and academic achievement/ performance as p< .05.  Thus the null hypotheses of the study were rejected.   

scholarly journals A Case Study of Undergraduate Students Computer Self-Efficacy from Rural Areas

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.20) ◽  
pp. 270
Author(s):  
Rajermani Thinakaran ◽  
Rosmah Ali ◽  
Wan Nor Al-Ashekin Wan Husin
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Research Show ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

In students’ learning process, self-efficacy plays an important part. In Malaysia, there are a number of researches on students’ self-efficacy. However, none of the studies focuses on undergraduate students’ computer self-efficacy from the rural areas. This article presents a quantitative research on undergraduate students’ perceived computer self-efficacy. A total of 128 first semester undergraduate students participated in the survey, employing a 27-item questionnaire measuring computer self-efficacy. The items were pilot-tested before being administered to the respondents. Outcome of the research show that computer self-efficacy level is high for basic and advanced skills. The result of the research shows that rural community has accepted the ICT as part of their lifestyle.   

Walled City to Wireless City

2011 ◽  
pp. 322-356
Author(s):  
Sandra Moffett ◽  
T. M. McGinnity ◽  
M. Callaghan ◽  
J. Harkin ◽  
D. N. Woods
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Smart Classroom ◽  
Partner Organization ◽  
The City ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Educational Aspect

This chapter outlines the journey that the city of Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland, undertook when converting a traditional walled city to a technology-enhanced wireless city. The chapter presents an overview of the three project strands, namely wireless city (civic aspect), wireless walls (tourism aspect), and wireless campus (educational aspect), along with the contribution made by each partner organization. A detailed case study of the educational element is presented, employing a dual qualitative/ quantitative research approach. The case study focuses on the experience of one academic member of staff in using the wireless initiative via Tablet PC and SMART classroom. Quantitative analysis to gain insight into usability of wireless networking services and wireless technologies is presented from both a staff and student viewpoint and finally conclusions are drawn on the overall project experience. The project successfully, completed in December 2006, has received a number of awards for its innovative approach.

Relationship between housing finance institutional contexts and financial contexts to housing ownership by low-income earners in Bauchi LGA, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moses Jonathan Gambo ◽  
Sani Usman Kunya ◽  
Bala Ishiyaku ◽  
Musa Jacob Ashen ◽  
Wilfred Emmanuel Dzasu
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Housing Finance ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Housing ◽  
Institutional Contexts ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between housing finance institutional related variables and financial related variables of low-income earners in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach In this study, quantitative research approach was adopted. Self-administered structured questionnaires were used to collect information from 500 primary school teachers in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi, Nigeria. A correlation analysis was carried out to find the relationship between housing finance institutional contexts and finance contexts to low-income earners in the study area using SPSS Version 23 software. Findings The findings shows that the low-income earners were more concerned with the accessibility and affordability on housing ownership, and it also showed that performance and effectiveness of the housing finance institutions were of paramount importance to housing ownership for the low-income earners in the study area. Practical implications The finance institutions are the prime consumer of these research findings. The participants in the finance institutions are going to benefit from the low-income earners’ housing ownership development. Originality/value The paper also emphasized that the finance institutions should make the housing finance loan accessible and affordable to the low-income earners to meet their dream to sustainable housing ownership.

Serving the low-income consumer in a rich economy: Dollar General racks up sales

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Glyn Atwal ◽  
Douglas Bryson
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Usa

Purpose The conceptualization of the Base of Pyramid (BOP) proposes that low-income markets can lead to profitable opportunities for businesses. The purpose of this study is to identify key success factors of a BOP business strategy based on a case study of the discount retailer, Dollar General, in the USA. Design/methodology/approach The research design used in this research is an in-depth case study of Dollar General in the USA. Qualitative methods are applied in both the primary and secondary data collection and during the follow-on data analysis of Dollar General. Findings Dollar General’s strategic profile is achieved through the combination of the following four actions which are tailored to compete effectively at the BOP in the USA: creating the neighborhood discounter, raising aspirational appeal, reducing service and eliminating internationalization. Research limitations/implications The case is specific to Dollar General in a US cultural context. Practical implications The case of Dollar General demonstrates how a discounter retailer should not only follow a low-cost strategy to compete at the BOP. Its ability to craft a distinctive strategy is coherent with meeting the logistical, rational and emotional needs of the low-income consumer in the USA. Social implications Many businesses have neglected rural areas of the USA as being unprofitable. The ability for businesses such as Dollar General to serve the BOP segment can foster the socio-economic well-being of communities. Originality/value The overwhelming body of the BOP literature is based on emerging markets. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the few studies to investigate BOP business strategy in the USA.

How parents were involved in a special school in Hong Kong

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shun Wing Ng ◽  
Tai Hoi Theodore Lee
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Special School ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Level Model

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on a case study of 93 parents’ attitude toward their involvement at various levels of school education in a special school. It also examines the relations between parents’ education backgrounds and different levels of parental involvement. Design/methodology/approach – This study adopted quantitative research approach. A questionnaire composed of 30 items under six scales was developed with reference to Ng’s (1999) six-level Model of Home-School Cooperation which was adopted to frame the study. Findings – The study indicates that parents’ inclined to be involved more outside the school including “two-way communication,” “supervision of children at home” and “participation in parent organizations and activities” than that inside the school such as “volunteering,” “providing advice on school policies” and “participating in decision making.” Research limitations/implications – In spite of its small scale in a case-study special school, the paper does not aim at generalization but illuminates how parental involvement was carried out. Practical implications – The study carries implications for school management and policy makers when promoting and implementing parental involvement in special schools. Originality/value – For the school personnel, a total and positive relationship could help enhance efficient and effective management of education. Second, more resources should be provided by the Education Bureau for special schools to educate parents and subsidize their involvement. Third, more training opportunities regarding knowledge and skills of parental involvement should be provided for frontline teachers.

scholarly journals Pengenalan Permainan Warna Melalui Konsep Senyawa Polar dan Non Polar

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-32
Author(s):  
Fikri Nazarullail ◽  
Dwi Bagus Rendy
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Polar Compounds ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Color Recognition ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Experimental Process ◽  
Good Score ◽  
Study Type

Introduction to Color Games Through the Concept of Polar and Non Polar Compounds. This research was conducted to provide a new learning experience by adapting the concept of color recognition combined with simple science (polar and non polar). This study uses quantitative research approach with one-shot case study type. The results of a simple experimental process conducted in the learning process get positive data that is 88% or 15 children get a very good score and 12% or 2 children get a good score. Based on these results, similar activities can be carried out to introduce children to the concept of mixing colors adapting simple science in learning activities.

scholarly journals Comparing Problem-based Learning and Experiential Learning on Civil Servant Training Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-108
Author(s):  
Linda Sediyani ◽  
Heri Triluqman Budisantoso
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Civil Servant ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Central Java

Problem-based learning and experiential learning are well-known learning approaches and often referred as powerful on facilitating learning practices, but which one is the most effective on facilitating civil servant training program? This article illustrates a one-shot case study in which focus on one civil servant training program only without comparing it to other programs. The training program was conducted by human resource development agency, Central Java Province, in March 2018. By employing quantitative research approach, this research found that the result of the training program indicated: there are no significant differences between problem-based learning and experiential learning approaches. In this case, the learning result from experiential learning approach is slightly above problem-based learning approach’s result. Abstrak Pembelajaran berbasis masalah dan berbasis pengalaman merupakan pendekatan pembelajaran yang sudah banyak dikenal dan sering disebut mampu memfasilitasi praktik pembelajaran secara optimal, namun mana di antaranya keduanya yang paling efektif dalam memfasilitasi program pelatihan PNS? Artikel ini menggambarkan one-shot case study yang fokus hanya pada satu program pelatihan PNS tanpa membandingkannya dengan program lain. Program pelatihan ini dilakukan oleh Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia (BPSDM), Provinsi Jawa Tengah, pada Maret 2018. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif dapat dilihat bahwa hasil program pelatihan menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara pembelajaran berbasis masalah dan pembelajaran berbasis pengalaman. Dalam hal ini, hasil pembelajaran dari pendekatan berbasis pengalaman sedikit di atas hasil pembelajaran yang menggunakan pendekatan pembelajaran berbasis masalah.

Investigating the Causes and Negative Effects of English Language Speaking Anxiety: A Case Study among EFL Learners at Kandahar University

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-21
Author(s):  
Ahmad Anwari
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Oral Performance ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
English Speaking

The present study has been conducted to investigate the causes of English language speaking anxiety among EFL learners at Kandahar University. Furthermore, the second goal of the study to investigate the negative effects of speaking anxiety. This study uses a quantitative research approach. Similarly, the questionnaire had two parts the first part had comprised 14 items and the second part 7 items and applied randomly. Besides, the data analyzing was performed in SPSS (version, 24) and bring out the mean and standard division. Finally, the findings revealed those factors which caused EFL learners to feel anxiety during English speaking and numbered as follow: (1) I feel fear of making pronunciation mistakes, (2) I am afraid that my classmates will laugh at me when I speak English. (3) I feel worried during Performing communication orally. In addition, the following factors are the negative effects of anxiety on learners: (1) Anxiety limits my speaking fluency, (2) Anxiety causes me to become under pressure during presentation and (3) Anxiety decreases my oral performance and self-confidence.

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