scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice (kap) of electronic waste management among consumers in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-135
Author(s):  
Romana Afrose Meem ◽  
Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder ◽  
Khalid Md. Bahauddin

Electronic waste is growing at an alarming rate in Dhaka City which would be harmful for the environment and the people of the city if it is not properly managed. This study aimed to explore consumers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice towards electronics waste manage facility of Dhaka city. The Present study follows quantitative research methods and collects data in the way of purposive sampling technique. Every city dweller uses electronic equipment in his house or office for daily activities. Although 100% of people are involved in e-waste generation but they (actually 73.5%) have no proper knowledge about the management of electronic wastes. On the other hand, approximately 96.8% citizens believe that there is a lack of proper management of electronic waste in the city. Again, nearly 95.2% would like to be involved in setting up a responsible and safe recycling scheme in the city area to get rid of from the detrimental effects of the electronic wastes. Of them, about 79% consumers are willing to get involved their selves into proper e-waste management facility by setting up a responsible and safe recycling scheme for the betterment of future generations and minimizing present socio-eco-environmental threat.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Rizki Afri Mulia ◽  
Nika Saputra

This study aims to analyze the factors that affect the welfare of the people of the City of Padang measured using the Human Development Index consisting of: 1) To determine the effect of the Per Capita Gross Regional Domestic Product on the welfare of the people in the City of Padang. 2) To determine the effect of number of Poor in community welfare in Padang. 3) To determine the effect of Unemployment Rate on the welfare of people in the city of Padang. The research method used in this research is descriptive quantitative research method. The sampling technique in this study is total sampling. Data collection was performed using documentation and hypothesis testing techniques in this study using multiple linear regression test. Based on the results of the study note that: 1) The regression coefficient value of GDP per capita is equal to 0.0000002 with a probability of 0.001 which is smaller than 0.05. 2) The regression coefficient value of the number of poor population is 0.156 with a probability of 0.526 which is smaller than 0.05. 3) The regression coefficient value of the Open Unemployment Rate is -0,00014 with a probability of 0.117 less than 0.05. The conclusions that can be drawn are as follows: 1) Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) has a positive and significant effect on the welfare of the people in Padang City. 2) The number of poor people has no significant effect on the welfare of the people in the city of Padang. 3) Open Unemployment Rate has no negative and significant effect on the welfare of the people in Padang City.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Mansur Azis

Marriage is a social bond or legal agreement between individuals that forms kinship. Marriage aims to announce and give a new status to a married couple to others, so that this couple is accepted and recognized as a legal partner according to law, religion, custom and state. With the husband and wife bond, there will be continuous interaction between these two different people, this interaction can also determine harmony in the family, and disharmony in the family that can have an impact on divorce. The purpose of this study was to analyze the economic effect in terms of education, type of work and income on divorce in Pacitan district. The research method used is quantitative research methods. The sampling technique uses cluster sampling. The sample in this study was the people of the Pacitan district who divorced in 2019. Data collection techniques used questionnaires, documentation interviews and observations. The method of analysis uses descriptive statistics, classical assumption test, multiple regression analysis, t test, F test, and coefficient of determination (R2). The results of this study indicate that 1) Education has a significant effect on divorce in Pacitan Regency in 2019, 2) Type of work has no significant effect on divorce in Pacitan Regency in 2019, 3) Income has a significant effect on divorce in Pacitan Regency in 2019, 4)) Economy (Education, type of work, and income) have a significant effect on divorce in Pacitan district in 2019 with a large influence of 38.3% while the remaining 72.7% is influenced by other variables outside of this research model. Pernikahan adalah ikatan perjanjian hukum antar pribadi yang membentuk hubungan kekerabatan. Pernikahan bertujuan untuk mengumumkan dan memberikan status baru pada pasangan suami istri kepada orang lain, supaya pasangan ini diterima dan diakui statusnya sebagai pasangan yang sah menurut hukum, agama, adat, dan negara. Dengan adanya ikatan suami istri maka akan terjadi interaksi terus menerus antara dua insan yang berbeda ini, interaksi ini juga dapat menentukan keharmonisan dalam keluarga, dan ketidak harmonisan dalam keluarga yang bisa berdampak pada perceraian. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh ekonomi yang di tinjau dari segi pendidikan, jenispekerjaan dan pendapatan terhadap perceraian di kabupaten Pacitan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif. Tekhnik sampling menggunakan cluster sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah masyarakat kabupaten pacitan yang melakukan perceraian ditahun 2019. Tekhnik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket, wawancara okumentasi dan observasi. Metode analisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi berganda, uji t, uji F, dan koefesien determinasi (R2). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 1) Pendidikan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perceraian di kabupaten Pacitan tahun 2019, 2) Jenis pekerjaan  tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perceraian di kabupaten Pacitan tahun 2019, 3) pendapatan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perceraian di kabupaten Pacitan tahun 2019, 4) ) Ekonomi (Pendidikan, Jenis Pekerjaan, dan Pendapatan) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perceraian di kabupaten Pacitan tahun 2019 dengan besarnya pengaruh 38,3% sedangkan sisanya sebesar 72,7% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain di luar model penelitian ini.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-285
Author(s):  
Selwendri Selwendri ◽  
Onan Marakali Siregar ◽  
Muhammad Arifin Nasution

The importance of entrepreneurship in society is not just to make improvements and changes in quality of life community, but also also proven to play a significant role in realizing the quality of the people and the nation. This study aims to determine the factors that determine the success of entrepreneurs in entrepreneurs in the city of Medan. This study uses quantitative research methods through the provision of questionnaires using predetermined indicator indicators in addition to extracting information through in-depth interviews. The results of the study show that lifestyle variables influence the success of an entrepreneur. In addition, lifestyle variables have a significant effect onsuccess variables entrepreneurial. So, the hypothesis is acceptable, namely the existence of partial lifestyle influences onsuccess intentions entrepreneurial. The results of partial tests explain that psychological capital variables (X2) have a positive effect. In addition, psychological capital variables have a significant effect onsuccess variables entrepreneurship. So, the hypothesis can be accepted, namely the influence of psychological capital partially onsuccess intentions. entrepreneurialThat individual talent variable (X3) has a positive effect and individual talent variables influencesuccess. entrepreneurIndividual talent variables have a significant effect onsuccess variables entrepreneurship. So, hypothesis 3 is acceptable, that is, the influence of individual talents partially on theintention to succeed  entrepreneur's.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Zahidatun Mahfudho ◽  
Widyastuti Widyastuti ◽  
Eva Meizara Puspita Dewi

The goal of the research is to know the influence of the father's role and self control against pornographic site access behavior on teenage boys in the city of Makassar. This research using quantitative research methods. The sample is obtained by using purposive sampling technique with the subject as much as 116 people aged 11-13 years. Methods of data analysis used in this study is the analysis of the test of simple linear correlation and multiple regression test. Hypothesis test results I showed the value of the coefficient of = 0.286, hypothesis test results II shows the value of the coefficient of =  0.253, test results and hypothesis III shows the value of the coefficient of = 0.301 value significance p=0.00 (p<0.05). The result of the research data shows that there is the influence of his father and self control against pornographic site access behavior on teenage boys in the city of Makassar.Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh peran ayah dan self control terhadap perilaku mengakses situs pornografi pada remaja laki-laki di kota Makassar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel diperoleh dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan subjek penelitian sebanyak 116 orang yang berusia 11-13 tahun. Metode analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah uji analisis linear sederhana dan uji regresi korelasi berganda. Hasil uji hipotesis I menunjukkan nilai koefisien = 0,286, hasil uji hipotesis II menunjukkan nilai koefisien = 0,253, dan hasil uji hipotesis III menunjukkan nilai koefisien= 0,301 dengan nilai signifikansi p=0,000 (p<0,05). Hasil dari data penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh ayah dan self control terhadap perilaku mengakses situs pornografi pada remaja laki-laki di kota Makassar.


Author(s):  
Churyna Ramadhany ◽  
Nurida Isnaeni ◽  
Rafiqi Rafiqi

This study aims to determine the empowerment of the Muslim Entrepreneur Community to optimize zakat collection through digital fundraising media. The research method used is a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The research data collection was done by using observation, interview and questionnaire methods. The population in this study is a community of Muslim entrepreneurs in Jambi City with a non-probability sampling technique with a sample of 86 respondents. The analytical approach used in this research is SWOT analysis and descriptive statistical analysis. The study result indicates that the efforts to collect zakat carried out by BAZNAS Jambi Province and BAZNAS Jambi City are optimal. However, there are still obstacles faced, such as 1) The paradigm of the people who still pay their zakat directly to the closest people, 2) There is no socialization yet. Directly to MSMEs or Muslim entrepreneur communities in Jambi, 3) Lack of public confidence to pay zakat through digital media. The classification of the optimization of zakat collection through digital media for personal action variables, building relationships and achieving achievements has been very effective.


Author(s):  
Garoma Desa ◽  
Derara Birasa ◽  
Yosef Deneke ◽  
Diriba Oljira

The study was conducted in Meda Welabu district, Bale zone, Ethiopia from March 2019 to November 2019 to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the community toward rabies using a community based cross sectional study supported by semi-structured questionnaire survey. Meda Welabu district and the kebeles were selected purposively and by lottery method respectively, while the households from each kebeles were selected using systematic random sampling technique. Of 400 people interviewed, the majority of participants (88%) had been heard of rabies previously and 52.5% of them knew dogs as the reservoir of rabies. About 73% of them answered bite is the major source of rabies transmission and 62.8% could able to describe the symptoms of rabies in dogs. Statistically significant difference was revealed between some key questions related to KAP and explanatory variables like sex (P<0.001), age (P<0.001) educational levels (P<0.001) and religion (P<0.001) of respondents. Generally, the people in this area are a little bit known about rabies; however, they have negative attitude and practice on rabies. Therefore, an education outreach should be conveyed to ensure accurate knowledge, improve attitude and practice about rabies in this area.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-78
Author(s):  
Ngudi Ambar Sari ◽  
Bukhari Bukhari ◽  
Usman Usman ◽  
Prima Kurinati Hamzah

Instagram is one of the most popular social media for the public. One difference between Instagram and other social media, is that instamam is more likely to be used to find information and share information with users than to interact directly with fellow users. The purpose of this study is to find out and explain the motives and active user satisfaction in using Instagram social media and find out the relationship between the motives and satisfaction of Instagram social media usage. This study uses use and gratification theory which assumes that individuals have certain goals in using media. The method used in this research is quantitative research methods. The data collection tool is the questionnaire has been validated. The research sample was 70 people. The sampling technique is simple random sampling. The statistic test that the researchers used was the Partial Correlation Test (Pearson Product Moment). Data is processed using SPSS version 20. The results of this study indicate users want to get information and knowledge that is happening at the present time. Information satisfaction becomes the most obtained by Instagram social media users. Overall Instagram social media has given satisfaction to users and there is a significant relationship between motives and satisfaction.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Anneke Ratnasari Hardianto ◽  
Ririn Tri Ratnasari

The purpose of this study is to identify factors that influence consumers on choosing Al-Hikmah Sport Center Muslimah Swimming Pool in Surabaya. It related to increasing of people’s awareness to do physical activities, especially swimming.This study used quantitative research methods with exploratory factor analysis.Characteristics of the respondents in this study is Muslim consumers of Al-Hikmah Sport Center Muslimah Swimming Pool that have come at least twice in a last month. Sample amount on preliminary test by doing written interview are 20 respondents and the main test need 125 respondents. Sampling technique that used is non-probability sampling. Sampling was done using accidental sampling and purposive sampling.The results of the study showed that there are six factors that influence consumers on choosing Al-Hikmah Sport Center Muslimah Swimming Pool in Surabaya. The sixth factors are named by the factor of similarity motives, securities, location, facilities, water qualities, and the experiences.


Author(s):  
Wahyu Mega Kurnianto ◽  
Sylvia Sari Rosalina ◽  
Nurminingsih Nurminingsih

This research aims to analyze the effect of marketing mix on brand image of the Spesial SB packaging beef meatball, analyze the effect of product quality on brand image of the Spesial SB packaging beef meatball, analyze the effect of brand image on purchase intention to the Spesial SB packaging beef meatball, and to analyze the effect of purchase intention on purchase decision to the Spesial SB packaging beef meatball. This research is quantitative research that applies an associative descriptive approach. The research population is the people of Halim Perdanakusuma Village of East Jakarta who once consumed the Spesial SB packaging beef meatball with a total sample of 190 people. The research sampling was carried out using incidental sampling technique. The data collection was performed by distributing questionnaires and conducting interviews. The data were analyzed using SEM-PLS 2 and SPSS. The analysis results showed that marketing mix has a positive and significant effect on brand image of the Spesial SB packaging beef meatball, product quality has a positive and significant effect on brand image of the Spesial SB packaging beef meatball, the brand image has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention of the Spesial SB packaging beef meatball, and purchase intention has a positive and significant effect on purchase decision the Spesial SB packaging beef meatball.


Author(s):  
Vicky Dwi Putra ◽  
Jaja Suteja ◽  
Erik Syawal Alghifari

Future stock returns are factors for investors to consider investing. This research aims to identify the influence of intellectual capital, earning management, and stock return toward future stock return in manufacturing companies of sub sectors food and beverages industry listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2012 to 2017. This research used quantitative research methods with the sample as many as 7 companies. The sampling technique is used, as well as purposive sampling done based on certain criteria. The type of data used is secondary with analysis using panel data regression model with Eviews 10. The result shows that simultaneosly intellectual capital, earning management, and stock returns gave influence on future stock returns as much as 76.15%. Partially, intellectual capital had a positve but not significant, earning management had a negative and significant, stock returns had a positive and significant effects to future stock returns.


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