scholarly journals Eliciting the Determinants of Management Specialization Course Selection: A Consumer Behaviour Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Shankar Kumar Shrestha ◽  
Bikash Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Course Selection ◽  
Formation Theory ◽  
Banking And Finance ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Sales And Marketing ◽  
Alpha Level ◽  
Major Decision

This study utilizes a survey of TU BBA students studying in 8th semester in an effort to understand how they choose their specialization courses by incorporating the attitude formation theory from a consumer behavior perspective. The study used multi stage sampling technique from 10 out of 25 TU BBA campuses. The sample size of the study is 114 students specializing the banking and finance, and sales and marketing in 8th semester. The sample size is sufficient at alpha level (0.05), power (0.8) and anticipated effect size of 0.1 for the hierarchical regression with two and three number of predictors in last two models of the study and for performing t test. The study demonstrated that the GPA in math and FPC underpin the course major decision of students vary significantly between finance and marketing specializing. The findings of this study indicate that students who choose banking and finance as a course major have higher confidence in their strength in mathematics. The study further concludes that students in choosing a higher education program give relatively great importance to various labor market aspects.

scholarly journals Is Imported Cabbage a Better Choice than Local Egg Fruit for Salad Preparation: An Economic Analysis of Ekiti State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-263
Author(s):  
Abiola Matthew Oladipupo ◽  
Ibidapo Clement Adedayo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Foreign Products ◽  
Budget Analysis ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Sensory Parameters

The study deals with the possibility of reducing higher ratio of dependence on importation of food through the replacement of foreign products with locally produced and processed food products. In order to accomplish the objectives of the study, both primary and secondary data had been used. Accordingly, a multi-stage sampling technique was utilized to select the sample size. Descriptive and inferential statistics were eventually applied to the primary data collected. The results indicated undoubtedly that the locally produced and processed salad competed favourably and suitably with foreign salad products in terms of colour, odour, taste, and other sensory parameters evaluated accordingly. The orthodox budget analysis indicated that garden egg salad was more profitable than imported cabbage salad. The correlation outcome value of +1 indicated that local salad stands as a perfect substitute for foreign salad. Therefore, the phasing out of foreign salad so as to replace it with locally sourced salad is quite feasible. It had therefore been obviously and clearly established in this study that imported cabbage could be replaced with locally produced garden egg salad, thereby indicating that reducing the degree of dependence on food importation is absolutely viable.

scholarly journals Attitude to Ageing As a Predictor of Subjective Health and Quality of Life Among Older People in Delta State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Bernedeth N. Ezegbe ◽  
Godspower O. Oriehi ◽  
Victoria I. Okika ◽  
Justina I. Ofuebe ◽  
Chinyere Loveth Chukwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Older People ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Multi Stage

OBJECTIVE: The study investigated attitude to ageing as a predictor of subjective health and quality of life among the older people in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State. Three research questions guided the study. METHOD: The population of the study comprised 6,670 older people 3,323 males and 3347 females in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The sample size of the study is 667 older people in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to get the sample size for the study. Two stages of selection were used in order to draw the sample for the study. For the first stage, simple sampling technique was used to draw 11 communities out of 22 communities in the study area. In second stage 10% of the study population was used. The questionnaires were validated by two experts from guidance and counselling and one from measurement and evaluation. Reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha method reliability estimate. Copies of the questionnaire were administered directly to the respondents. Linear regression was used for the data analysis. RESULTS: The finding of the study revealed that older people of Ika South Local Government Area maintains positive attitude to ageing, that attitude to ageing is not a predictor of subjective health among older people of Ika South Local Government Area and attitude to ageing does not significantly predict quality of life among people of Ika South Local Government Area. CONCLUSION: Based on the finding of the study, government and professional guidance counsellors should make use of the information generated from the study to organize workshop training for older people on what constitute subjective health quality of life and what constitute positive attitude to ageing. 

scholarly journals Organizational Attributes as Determinant of Women Academicians' Career Development in Multan (Pakistan)

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 95-105
Author(s):  
Saima Afzal ◽  
Nida Sheeza Rafi ◽  
Norina Jabeen
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Female Employment ◽  
Organizational Attributes ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
The Government

The study aims to explore Organizational attributes and their relation to career development. The career development of females was necessary for the country's economic progress. The data was collected through questionnaires from universities and two college female academic staff. The sample size was determined through a multi-stage sampling technique. The total sample size of the study was 301. The data were analyzed by applying simple linear regression. The findings of the study show that there are many issues related to the career development of females in organizational, but some have great influence such as Organizational/institutional behavior towards female employment, recognition of their work, standers of success, workplace harassment, biased attitude, glass ceiling, and transportation problems. Further researches must explore this problem at a broad level and include other sector female employees to identify their problems in career development. The government must formulate female-friendly policies to make it easier for females to work outside the home

scholarly journals Identifying the Moderating and Mediating Variables in Parental Mediation Practices in Nigerian Families in the Digital Age

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 205630512110338
Author(s):  
Ifeanyi Adigwe
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Parental Mediation ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Participatory Learning ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Mediating Variables ◽  
Mediation Practice

This study examined the moderating and mediating variables in parental mediation practices in Nigerian families in the digital age. This study applied a multi-stage sampling technique to achieve an adequate representation of the population in six educational districts in Lagos, Nigeria. The study included 1,270 adult sample. Data were obtained through questionnaire from parents of children in the selected schools. Findings of the study showed that a strong and positive relationship exists between parent’s age and educational level and parent’s gender and educational level. These relationships were evident as strong moderating variables for the four mediation strategies measured in this study. It was found that, relating to the digital literacy of parents, the hierarchical regression analyses showed that only 7% of variance in parental mediation practice, in the case of participatory learning, was explained. By implication, the constructs of digital literacy are more relevant to participatory learning mediation practice compared to other parental mediation practices in the context of Nigerian families.

scholarly journals A Study on Constraints Faced by Tribals in Availing Benefits from Different Tribal Development Schemes in Jammu and Kashmir State

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Tariq Iqbal ◽  
Rakesh Nanda ◽  
Rajinder Peshin ◽  
Shazia Paswal
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Government Intervention ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Total Sample Size ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

The study was conducted to find out the constraints faced by gujjars and bakerwals in availing the benefits of tribal developmental schemes in Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir State. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed for the selection of districts, blocks, villages and ultimate respondents. The total sample size was 112. Pretested interview schedule was used for the collection of data. The major finding of the study revealed that lack of proper awareness followed by lack of knowledge of government intervention (66%), adequacy of funds (41%), High illiteracy rate among the respondents and living in the far-flung area are the major constraints which are faced by tribal in availing the benefits from Tribals developmental schemes.

scholarly journals PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL MEDIA AS NEWS SOURCES AMONG RESIDENTS OF SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Okorji Peter Uchenna
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
News Sources ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Perception Theory ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Acceptance Model

The study explored the perception of South-East residents regarding social media usage as news sources. The perception theory and the Technology Acceptance Model provided explanations for the study.The survey research method was used for the investigation while the questionnaire helped as the data collection instrument. Residents of South-East Nigeria constituted the population of the study from where 400 sample size was drawn using the Creative Research Systems online sample size calculator. The multi-stage sampling technique was used while tables and simple percentages were deployed to present and analyse the collected data. Based on the analysis of data, findings among others showed that residents of South-East Nigeria do not perceive the social media platforms as credible sources of news. Accordingly, the researcher recommends that proper checks should be done to ascertain the authenticity of the news got via social media.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Kepuasan Nasabah Terhadap Switching Intention pada Nasabah Bank Panin Kota Sungai Penuh Periode Tahun 2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Edia Satria
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Alpha Level ◽  
Data Analysis Tool

This study aimed to find out 1) what is the influence of service quality to switching intention to Bank Panin customers of Sungai Penuh City? 2) the extent to which the effect of customer satisfaction on switching intention on customer Bank Panin Sungai Penuh City? 3) the extent of the influence of service quality to switching intention either directly or indirectly? 4) the extent to which customer satisfaction satisfaction  of  customer service to switching intention either directly or indirectly? The population in this research is Bank Panin customer period 2016. hence got sample size 51 customer with accidental sampling, sampling technique. The data analysis tool used is path analysis at alpha level of 0.05. Based on the result of research indicate that service quality has no significant effect to switching intention, customer satisfaction has positive and significant effect to switching intention.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pasien (Studi Kasus di Puskesmas Kecamatan Depati VII Kabupaten Kerinci)

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Edia Satria
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Alpha Level ◽  
Data Analysis Tool

This study aims to determine 1) The extent to which the influence of the service quality on patient satisfaction of Puskesmas Kecamatan Depati VII Kabupaten Kerinci? 2) The extent to which the influence of the service quality on patient satisfaction of Puskesmas Kecamatan Depati VII Kabupaten Kerinci either directly or indirectly ? The Population in this study is patient of Puskesmas Kecamatan VII Kabupaten Kerinci period of 2017 totaling 7622 patients. Furthermore, by using the formula slovin, then obtained sample size of 75 patients with sampling accidental sampling technique. Data analysis tool used is the analysis of the path at an alpha level of 0.05. Based on the results of the study showed that: service quality positive and significant effect on patient satisfaction. Both directly and indirectly the quality of service has a positive and significant effect on patient satisfaction.

Perceived Influence of Students’ Demographic Variables on Their Access to Financial Aids in Public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-50
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Olorunleke Eseyin
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State

The paper investigated the perceived influence of students’ demographic variables on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Six questions were formulated to guide the study and five hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design adopted for the study was an analytical survey. The population of the study included 78, 216 students (34,997 male and 43,219 female) in the three public Universities in Rivers State. The sample of the study covered 791 students (Male= 395 and Female= 396) selected through the random sampling technique while Taro Yamane method of sample size determination was used for determining the sample size. The instruments used for collecting responses from students were questionnaire and a ten items interview schedule. The research questions were answered using frequency, percentage and cumulative percentage. Findings of the study revealed that students’ demographic variables have an influence on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. The implication of this is that the government’s expenditure on education will continue to increase in the absence of these alternative financial aids in the public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Integrated weed management practices and sustainable food production among farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-134
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Oyamedan Imoloame ◽  
Ibrahim Folorunsho Ayanda ◽  
Olayinka Jelili Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Weed Management ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Integrated Weed Management ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Arable Crops ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Self Sufficiency

Abstract A survey was conducted in the Kwara State of Nigeria to study the integrated weed management (IWM) practices by farmers. This was in view of the poor weed management practices adopted by farmers, which is a major factor responsible for low yields of many arable crops in Kwara State. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 480 respondents, and a structured interview schedule was used to elicit information from them. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Factor analysis was also carried out to examine the perception of farmers’ benefits of IWM. Results showed that the majority of farmers (29.4%) were youths, married (89.1%), and involved in medium-scale farming (47.2%). Furthermore, 50.8% of the farmers had primary or secondary education. Although farmers use different weed control methods, more than half of them (54.7%) use herbicides. Most farmers (92.6%) are engaged in the use of IWM, However, 73.5% of them use a combination of herbicides and hoe weeding. Although not properly practiced, farmers perceived IWM as having socio-environmental (29.229%) and techno-efficacious (23.495%) benefits over either hoe weeding or herbicides used alone. The findings suggest a need to train farmers on all aspects of IWM to achieve self-sufficiency in food production in Kwara State.

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