scholarly journals Prey Diversity of Common Leopard and Factors Affecting Human-Common Leopard Conflict in Community Forests of Arghakhanchi District Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-100
Author(s):  
Ashra Kunwar ◽  
Narayan Prasad Koju
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Human Populations ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Prey Diversity

Conflict between human and wildlife is one of the main threats to the continued survival of many species in different parts of the world, and is also a significant threat to local human populations. As human populations expand and natural habitats shrink, people and animals are increasingly coming into conflict over living space and food. People lose their crops, livestock, property, and sometimes even their lives. Initially, with the use of structured interviews and few key informant survey, 120 households were selected for questionnaire in which 25 were from victim’s family and 95 from Sandhikharka village and the city areas using both purposive and random sampling method. Key informant interviews were also taken with officers of Division forest office and active members of community forest. Similarly, to access the prey diversity, a total of 9 infrared cameras were installed. As the objective of the research, the result was obtained based on secondary and primary data with the use of structured interviews to quantify attitudes based on 5 questions with the given scores where the scores were added together. At the end, the ANOVA test was carried outwit the variances among the control variables influencing the attitude toward leopards while assessing the overall attitudes of people with those scores. The result discusses the mean attitude of illiterate people as negative (-1.03±0.14 SE) towards leopard. Also, overall mean attitude of literate people was negative (-1.19±0.17 SE). Total 6750 images were recorded during study period among them only single event of leopard was captured in the camera trap and 72 independent prey images were captured by infrared camera. Mongoose, Wild cat, Rabbit, Porcupine and barking deer were commonly recorded. Rest of photos recorded were human movement, suggesting less prey abundance and higher human activities in study area.PCA analysis regarding factors affecting leopard human conflict suggested that the distance from water source to local people, distance from toilet to home, land use change going on in the study area, scarcity of water source to wildlife inside the forest, distance to graze livestock are major factors having positive impact on human leopard conflict. 

scholarly journals SCIENCE COMMUNICATION ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY IN LATVIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 526-530
Author(s):  
Justīne Vīķe
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Scientific Institutions ◽  
Respective Field ◽  
Organization Of Science ◽  
Commercialization Of Science

Transfer of results of scientific research to society for discussion and consumption is nowadays one of scientists’ responsibilities. Along with the change of roles of scientific institutions, scientists have also become obliged to distribute results of scientific research, not only within their own community, but also to the part of society that does not consist of specialists in the respective field of research, and that consists of potential consumers of the results of scientific research, including industry as potential commercializers of the research result.The objective of the research was the identification of factors affecting the transfer of results of scientific research to industry (commercialization of science) and the science communication process. Both secondary and primary data were used in the research. Primary data was acquired by semi-structured interviews with experts from industry, university and government.Several factors affecting the commercialization of science have been identified in the situation of Latvia. There is no motivational system for scientists regarding the organization of science communication in Latvia, but the science communication role is essential for cooperation between university and industry.

scholarly journals Transition to hospital process orientation: The case of regional hospitals in Latvia

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juris Barzdins ◽  
Rita Konstante ◽  
Uldis Mitenbergs ◽  
Maris Taube
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Hospital Performance ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Process Orientation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Regional Hospitals

Management of processes instead of functions has growing importance into the health care. Transition to hospital process orientation (HPO) changes the way physicians and other health professionals have used to practice before. Study was performed to explore factors affecting introduction of HPO in Latvian hospitals responding to significant external pressures during the years of economic crisis to detect the best practices used for process management implementation in clinical setting. To reach the research goal dissimilarities between current performance and management of hospitals were explored. As changes in hospital reimbursement system demand improved efficiency, hospital’s performance was measured by decrease in avoidable hospitalisations, and increase in usage of more cost effective alternatives to a full hospitalisation. A regression analysis was performed to evaluate correlations of hospitalisation rates in Latvian hospitals to various outpatient health services utilisation indicators. This was done to exclude influence of external factors on hospital performance and to prove the positive impact of HPO initiatives on hospitalisation rate. Afterward the performance of all regional hospitals was compared and the two most distinct hospitals were selected for further in depth analysis. Operational data of the selected hospitals and a set of structured interviews outlined the differences between both hospital’s managerial practices and factors affecting the introduction of process oriented initiatives. The theoretical research together with comparative analysis of approaches used in both hospitals served as a basis for elaboration of recommendations towards development of HPO and facilitation of the development of self-management competence of health professionals.

scholarly journals Smoking kills you, littering butts damages others too: analysing sustainable consumer behaviour in the era of circular economy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahid Rasool ◽  
Roberto Cerchione ◽  
Piera Centobelli ◽  
Eugenio Oropallo
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Feared Self ◽  
The Impact

AbstractAlthough litter prevention has environmental, social and economic benefits, cigarette butts are the most littered item on earth. While there has been vast research into the relationship between different factors affecting consumer behaviour, further research is needed to examine the antecedents of consumer sustainable behaviour. The aim of this study is to test the impact of feared self and landfill awareness on the sustainable behaviour of consumers using a structural equation modelling approach. Primary data of consumers are used to validate the hypothesised model. The findings highlight that feared self has a positive impact on the sustainable behaviour of consumers, while feared-self congruency and landfill awareness do not affect consumer sustainable behaviour. As for the implications, the results can support academics and strategic managers in the design process of sustainable consumer awareness programs to achieve environmental, social and economic benefits in the era of circular economy.

scholarly journals The role of accounting information systems in firms’ performance during the COVID-19 pandemic

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Aisha Lawal ◽  
Riham Mohamed ◽  
Hind Abdalla ◽  
Walaa Wahid ElKelish ◽  
Alhashmi Aboubaker Lasyoud
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Human Errors ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Practical Guidelines

This paper investigates the influence of accounting information systems (AIS) on firms’ performance during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they help enhance employees’ performance and the external auditing process. This paper is qualitative in nature using the inductive approach. In-depth primary data were gathered through semi-structured interviews conducted in the year 2020. Due to the pandemic, the interviews with ten auditors were done online through the Zoom software application. The empirical findings of this paper show a positive impact of AIS on firms’ performance and a more significant influence on employees’ performance and the auditing process. AIS reduces costs and human errors, eases operations, speeds up work tasks, and increases employees’ productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings also show that there is no direct impact on firms’ overall cash flow/revenues. This paper increases our understanding of how AIS can influence and improve firms’ performance and the significance of implementation factors such as training. It provides practical guidelines for regulators and managers to utilize accounting information systems to perform better.

University-Industry Linkage Through Business Incubation

2019 ◽  
pp. 223-244
Author(s):  
Dinis Caetano ◽  
Miguel T. Preto ◽  
Miguel Amaral
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Management Board ◽  
Top Managers ◽  
The University

This chapter focuses on the role played by business incubators in developing and facilitating knowledge transfer, networks, and business support to tenant firms through a sustainable ecosystem. The authors conduct an in-depth qualitative case-study of one tech-based business incubator in Portugal—IPN, created in 1991 by the University of Coimbra—to provide insight on how the incubator's direction/management board and a group of incubatees perceive incubation and its impact. Primary data was collected via participant observation/focus group involving the incubators' CEO and six team members. Semi-structured interviews were carried out among the CEOs and top managers from 11 companies supported by IPN whether as (1) incubates, (2) under acceleration, and (3) graduates. Results show a positive impact of incubation on internationalization and growth for incubatees and companies under acceleration. However, there is a need for new post-incubation follow-up mechanisms and a normative context promoting richer interactions with graduates.

scholarly journals Context of salinization and adaptation preferences in the coastal areas of Bangladesh: Bringing together farmers’ salinity perspectives into policy to achieve SDGs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Aminul Islam ◽  
Lisa Lobry de Bruyn ◽  
Richard Koech ◽  
Nigel Warwick
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Rice Intensification ◽  
Suitable Environment

The increasing salinization of coastal areas of Bangladesh reduces options for rice intensification but offers a suitable environment for shrimp and salt farming. Under these contested land use settings, adaptation decisions to address salinity require an understanding of the salinity perspectives of all farmer types. Primary data was collected from randomly selected rice, shrimp and salt farmers in two coastal sub-districts through semi-structured interviews at household level. Also, key informant interviews (KIIs) were conducted with personnel from research and extension organisations from different levels (e.g. national and local). Salinity perceptions among the various types of farmer differed. While the majority of rice farmers (87%) perceived increased salinity, just over half of the salt and shrimp farmers perceived that salinity has decreased over the past 20 years. Most rice farmers (62%) perceived anthropogenic factors as the main cause of increased salinity, while the majority of shrimp and salt farmers focused more on natural factors. Rice farmers perceived under saline conditions a yield loss (42%), followed by less income (30%). In contrast, shrimp farmers (70%) and salt farmers (55%) perceived production gains when high salinity prevailed. Rice farmers’ adaptation preferences to cope with salinity is development of salinity-tolerant rice varieties that have greater tolerance at the reproductive stages, while shrimp and salt farmers’ preferences are engineering-based solutions. Thus, research and extension services on integrated coastal resources management need to consider all livelihood perspectives, as this approach could accelerate the pace of achieving the SDGs (i.e.. SDG-1, SDG-2 and SGD-3).

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES OF APPAREL SECTOR IN PAKISTAN

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riaz H. Soomro ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rates ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Technological Factor ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Strategic Factors ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Factors Affecting Performance

Purpose: The objective of the study is to explore and examine the economic and technological environmental factors affecting the performance of apparel SMEs in Pakistan.. Methodology/Sampling: This study contains a qualitative as well quantitative analysis. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire and structured interviews of the representatives of the apparel sector associations. Those apparel firms were selected that qualified as apparel SMEs as per definition of SME policy (SME Policy 2007, 2007). Findings: Study concludes that interest rates, devaluation and inflation significantly affect the performance and demand dynamics, regional economic cooperation and the only technological factor spending in information technology, do not significantly affect the performance of apparel SMEs in Pakistan. Practical Implications: This study will help managers to take preemptive measures to minimize effect of economic & technological factors affecting performance of SMEs.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Exploration of Factors Affecting a University Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuyan Wang ◽  
Xiaoyang Sun ◽  
Shuhua Liu ◽  
Chen Mu
Keyword(s):  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
American University ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
University Entrepreneurship ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Clear Vision ◽  
The University

This study examines the factors that affect the formation and operation of the university entrepreneurship ecosystem (UEE). Employing the case-study methodology, this research attempts to provide an evidence-based analysis of the existing theoretical framework of the UEE and verify the role of elements in it through empirical experience as described in semi-structured interviews with 33 respondents on and off an American university. Findings reveal that extracurricular activities, networks, entrepreneurial culture, and leadership have an important impact on the formation and operation of the UEE. Specifically, compared with formal courses, as important carriers, extracurricular activities have a more positive impact on the entrepreneurship of students. Different levels of networks can promote the circulation and exchange of resources. Culture is an important factor in forming and promoting individual entrepreneurial behavior and their agglomeration in the UEE. Clear vision and long-term commitments to entrepreneurship, namely leadership, play a leading role in the formation and development of a UEE.

scholarly journals Empowering women through Community-Based Tourism in the Western Cape, South Africa.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanel Emily McCall ◽  
Kevin Frank Mearns
Keyword(s):  
Life Histories ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Form Of Life ◽  
The Social

Tourism has received considerable attention in recent years with regards to the impacts of tourism and its ability to contribute toward sustainability. This article focuses on the positive impact community-based tourism can have on the empowerment of women. Four domains of empowerment have been identified in literature, and the objective of this research specifically reviews the social and economic empowerment domains, which community-based tourism has had on the lives of women involved in tourism. Primary data in the form of life histories were collected through semi-structured interviews by the researchers, and data analyzed according to an empowerment framework. The results yielded a number of women considered to be empowered on both economic and social levels. However, despite the considered empowerment of women, aspects of disempowerment were noted. The study fundamentally reveals that Sustainable Development Goal 5, pertaining to women empowerment, can be achieved through the economic empowerment of women who in turn socially empower the communities in which they reside.

DETERMINAN INFLASI DI INDONESIA PERIODE 1980-2015

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Risna Risna
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rate ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Money Supply ◽  
Government Spending ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
State Spending ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Interest Rate

This study aims to determine the effect of government spending, the money supply, the interest rate of Bank Indonesia against inflation.This study uses secondary data. Secondary data were obtained directly from the Central Bureau of Statistics and Bank Indonesia. It can be said that there are factors affecting inflationas government spending, money supply, and interest rates BI. The reseach uses a quantitative approach to methods of e-views in the data. The results of analysis of three variables show that state spending significantand positive impact on inflationin Indonesia, the money supply significantand negative to inflationin Indonesia, BI rate a significantand positive impact on inflation in Indonesia

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