A Comparative Study on Post-Harvest Losses Associated with Upcountry Vegetable before and During COVID -19 Pandemic Situation: A Case of The Welimada Divisional Secretariat Area

Vegetables are essential food items that provide daily nutritional requirements to maintain healthy life for human beings. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain continuous production and supply. The unexpected Covid-19 plague disrupted the production, sale and distribution of vegetables so that producers, traders as well as consumers happened to face unexpected problems. Accordingly, a study was conducted with the main objective to investigate the post harvesting losses associated with upcountry vegetable before and under COVID-19 pandemic situation comparatively. To achieve the main objectives a field survey was carried out by collecting primary data from 16 traders from the Economic Center and 50 farmers from 05 Grama Niladhari Divisions of Welimada divisional secretariat area using stratified sampling technique. Additional information was collected by using interviews with farmers and traders and secondary data. Data was analyzed using quantitative, qualitative methods and paired T tests were performed to confirm the difference between the variables associated with before and during the COVID-19 pandemic statistically. Results reviled that, there was a significant difference (p <0.05) in post-harvest losses coursed at farm, transport and wholesale lelves in marketing of vegetables before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several factors affected to increase post-harvest losses and there are the harvesting was delayed, number of barriers were faced during transportation, the economic center has been closed for several days, vegetable prices have fallen and wholesales have declined. It can be concluded that the post-harvest damage to upcountry vegetable has been affected by the covid-19 pandemic.

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ANALISIS PERBEDAAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD) SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH PENGALIHAN PAJAK BUMI DAN BANGUNAN SEKTOR PERKOTAAN PERDESAAN (PBB-P2)

KINERJA ◽

10.24002/kinerja.v18i1.516 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 32

Author(s):

Sigit Hutomo

Keyword(s):

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Tax Collection ◽

Local Revenue ◽

Revenue Sources ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

The Difference ◽

Regional Governments

This research is aimed to find empirical evidence on whether there is a significant difference between Regionally-Generated Income (Pendapatan Asli Daerah, or PAD) before and after the shift of the collection of Land and Building Taxes for Rural and Urban Sectors (Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan sektor Pedesaan dan Perkotaan, or PBB-P2) to regional governments. PAD is measured by local revenue sources. Three regencies/municipalities that have experienced the shift during the 2011-2013 period were selected for sampling. Secondary data were obtained from Revenue Realization Reports (Laporan Realisasi PAD) of Yogyakarta for the years 2011-2013, Revenue Realization Reports of Sleman and Bantul for the years 2012-2013, and PBB-P2 and the Sales Value of the Tax Object (Nilai Jual Objek Pajak, or NJOP) data obtained from DPPKAD. Meanwhile, primary data were obtained through interviews conducted with the PBB-P2 tax officers. The findings showed a significant differenceÂ of PAD. This, however, was not due to the shift of PBB-P2 tax collection to regional governments. The difference was caused by other revenue sources.Keywords: PBB-P2 tax collection shift, PAD

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Analisis Profitabilitas Perusahaan Kompas 100 Sebelum dan Saat Pandemi Covid-19

Al-Kharaj : Jurnal Ekonomi, Keuangan & Bisnis Syariah ◽

10.47467/alkharaj.v4i2.678 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 397-414

Author(s):

Sherfina Tabatini Evany ◽

Risal Rinofah ◽

Pristin Prima Sari

Keyword(s):

Stock Exchange ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Rank Test ◽

Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Wilcoxon Sign Rank ◽

Sign Rank Test ◽

The Difference ◽

Profitability Ratios

This study aims to find out how significant the difference caused by the covid-19 pandemic is on the Profitability (ROA,ROE,NPM) of the Kompas 100 company.In this research, using descriptive comparative with quantitative approach and using secondary data. The population includes companies listed on the Kompas 100 index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, then selected using purposive sampling technique, obtained a total of 46 companies that meet the criteria. The profitability uses (ROA, ROE, NPM). Then the ratio was tested differently using the Wilcoxon sign rank test with the help of SPSS 22.The results showed that there was a significant difference in profitability ratios which included ROA, ROE and NPM at the Kompas 100 company between the period before and during the covid-19 pandemic. Keywords: Profitability, ROA, ROE , NPM

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INFLUENCE OF VOTING IN ELECTIONS ON RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA

Journal of Public Policy and Administration ◽

10.47604/jppa.1419 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 1-20

Author(s):

Ndei Maina ◽

Kepha Ombui ◽

Mike Iravo

Keyword(s):

Service Delivery ◽

Local Governance ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Target Population ◽

Primary Data ◽

County Government ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

The Difference ◽

Leader Performance

Purpose- This study focused on establishing the influence of voting in elections on responsive governance in Kenya. Its main objective was to establish the influence of voting in elections on responsive governance in Kenya. Methodology- Descriptive research design and positivism research philosophy were adopted. The study focused on a target population of 680 respondents from Eighty-five wards within Nairobi County, and data was collected from the following groups of respondents; Civil society representative, religious representative, ward administration representative, youth representative, women representative, the special interest group representative, a representative of the citizens’ anticipating county services and a representative of the old aged residents were targeted. A sample size of 139 respondents was determined though purposive sampling technique. Primary data was collected through questionnaires and secondary data through published materials. Data was analysed through SPSS and presented in tables. Hypothesis testing was done through the use of t-test. F test (ANOVA) was also conducted to ascertain the difference between groups on study variable. Findings- The study found that voting in elections has a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance. The study concluded that that citizen’s education influences their ability and decision to vote in leaders who are effective in service delivery. The study also concluded that incumbent leader performance influences achievement of county goals. Based on the study findings, the researcher recommends that there is need to establish, County, Sub-County and Ward Citizens Forums to enhance voter awareness of residents in local governance. The forums will specifically enable citizens to engage directly in the planning, policy making and monitoring of service delivery accorded to them. Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified need in understanding how voting in elections can influence responsive governance. The study therefore recommends that all citizens should be empowered and given the rights to vote in their desired leader. Additionally, free and fair elections should be conducted to ensure that candidates with clear manifestos are elected.

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EFISIENSI REPRODUKSI SAPI PERANAKAN LIMOUSIN AKSEPTOR INSEMINASI BUATAN DI KECAMATAN TIKUNG, KABUPATEN LAMONGAN TAHUN 2016

Ovozoa Journal of Animal Reproduction ◽

10.20473/ovz.v7i2.2018.160-163 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 160

Author(s):

Vina Ari Prastyorini ◽

Koesnoto Supranianondo ◽

Erma Safitri ◽

Tjuk Imam Restiadi ◽

Wurlina Wurlina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Survey Research ◽

Artificial Insemination ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Conception Rate ◽

Primary Data ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Calving Rate ◽

The Difference

The purpose of this study was known the difference of reproductive performans Limousine Cross Breed that haved artificial insemination from diffrence straw from BBIB Singosari and BBIB Lembang covering Conception Rate, Service per Conception, and Calving Rate in period 2016th. This study uses survey research which data from primary and secondary. Primary data were obtained from interview with Limousine Cross Breed breeders and secondary data were obtained from artificial insemination officer’s record. The observed variables are Conception rate (CR), Service per conception (S/C) and Calving rate (CvR). Data were analyzed descriptive that average and Chi Square.Result of research showed no significant difference (p>0.05) on CR, S/C and CvR between Limousin cross breed cows that haved artificial insemination from BBIB Singosari and BIB Lembang.

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REKSADANA SYARIAH dan KONVENSIONAL DI INDONESIA

KEUNIS ◽

10.32497/keunis.v9i2.2629 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 120

Author(s):

Nurseto Adhi ◽

Dewi Pratiwi Aji ◽

Winarni Winarni

Keyword(s):

Mutual Funds ◽

Mutual Fund ◽

Stock Exchange ◽

Hypothesis Test ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Test Analysis ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Difference ◽

Differential Test

This study aims to test the difference between the conventional mutual fund and the sharia mutual fund on performances and risk. The development of mutual fund products is based on 2 (two) categories, conventional mutual funds, and sharia mutual funds (www.ojk.go.id). Based on data from the Data Center and Statistics of Islamic Mutual Funds, the performance of Islamic mutual funds is still underperformed compared to conventional mutual funds. Therefore, testing the performance of Islamic mutual funds by testing the performance of conventional mutual funds has not been widely tested. Secondary data was used in this study with all 1425 mutual funds from 2012-2017 on the Indonesia Stock Exchange was used as the population in this study is. The purposive sampling technique determines the sample in this study. The sample used in this study was Conventional and Shariah mutual fund in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) with six products each. This hypothesis test used Differential Test tools with data analysis techniques using Paired sample t-test analysis using SPSS 25. In this study, we found that there was a significant difference between the return on conventional mutual funds and Syariah mutual funds. While the risk, Sharpe method, Treynor method, and Jensen method have not significant difference between conventional mutual funds and Syariah mutual funds.

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Comparsion Of Efficency Of Cucumber Production In Poly-House

Thematics Journal of Geography ◽

10.26643/tjg.v8i9.8097 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (9) ◽

pp. 22-30

Author(s):

SONIA HOODA

Keyword(s):

Open Field ◽

Resource Use ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Farming System ◽

Primary Data ◽

Statistical Tools ◽

Average Percentage ◽

Net Returns ◽

Douglas Production Function

The study has made an attempt on resource use and economic efficiency of cucumber production under poly-house farming and open field farming. Primary data collected by using purposive sampling technique from selected districts. Sample of 50 farmers (25 Poly-house farmers and 25 Open field farmers) was taken from each district on the basis of availability. Secondary data was collected from Horticulture Department. For data analysis statistical tools average, percentage and Linear Cobb-Douglas Production Function was used. The study found that the yield of cucumber was more under poly-house farming as compare to open field farming system. The reason behind this was long harvesting period and more number of fruits per plant under poly-house farming conditions. The data specifies higher net returns per acre of cucumber under poly-house farming over open field farming, which implicit poly-house farming not only highly profitable but also economically viable as compared to open field farming in study area.

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PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN DAN MOTVASI KERJA TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK (STUDI KASUS PADA KANTOR KEMENTERIAN AGAMA SUNGAI PENUH )

10.31219/osf.io/f9pmb ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Pahrizal

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Service Quality ◽

Public Service ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Primary Data ◽

Analysis Techniques ◽

Intervening Variables

The research is proposed to test the influence of Leadership and Motivation Work on Public Service Quality. The population in this study was the Kantor Kementerian Agama Sungai Penuh who had received the last 1 year service at the Kantor Kementerian Agama Sungai Penuh, amounting to 260 people. Furthermore, by using the Slovin formula, a sample size of 158 people was chosen with a sampling technique based on Simple Random Sampling. This study uses primary data and secondary data. Data analysis techniques used are path analysis and hypothesis testing using t test with data analysis using SPSS version 20. The results of the study based on showing that partially the Leadership and motivation work have a positive and significant effect on Public Service Quality. The results also show that motivation work variables act as intervening variables between Leadership and Public Service Quality.

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PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA FISIK TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. SUZUKI INDOMOBIL MOTOR

Jurnal Manajemen Bisnis Krisnadwipayana ◽

10.35137/jmbk.v7i2.289 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Rasmansyah Rasmansyah ◽

M Zainal Aripin

Keyword(s):

Work Environment ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Primary Data ◽

Physical Work ◽

Physical Work Environment ◽

And Performance ◽

Dominant Influence

This research was conducted based on the existence of problems in the competence and physical work environment of employee performance. This study aims to determine the effect of competencies and physical work environment simultaneously or partially on the performance of employees of PT. Suzuki Indomobil Motor. The sampling technique is the sample random sampling technique. The type of research used is descriptive and verivative research methods, with data collection techniques using primary data and secondary data. The results showed that competency, physical work environment, and performance were categorized quite well. Based on the calculation, it can be seen that simultaneously the competence and physical work environment have a positive and significant influence on the performance of the employees of PT. Suzuki Indomobil Motor. Partially shows that the physical work environment has the most dominant influence on the performance of employees of PT. Suzuki Indomobil Motor

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PENGARUH PENDAPATAN RUMAH TANGGA TERHADAP KONSUMSI DAGING (SAPI, BABI DAN AYAM ) DI DESA SEA I KECAMATAN PINELENG

ZOOTEC ◽

10.35792/zot.34.2.2014.5522 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 34 (2) ◽

pp. 10

Author(s):

Richie A.F. Osak ◽

V V.J Panelewen ◽

J. Pandey ◽

I. D.R Lumenta

Keyword(s):

Household Income ◽

Household Head ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Meat Consumption ◽

Research Problem ◽

Chicken Meat ◽

Primary Data ◽

Survey Method ◽

The Difference ◽

The Village

ABSTRACT THE EFFECT OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME ON MEAT CONSUMPTION (BEEF, PORK AND CHIKEN) AT THE VILLAGE OF SEA I, PINELENG DISTRICT.This study aims to determine the magnitude of meat consumption (beef, porl and chiken) of household based on income levels in the Village of Sea I, Pineleng district and to determine the effect of household income on meat consumption (beef, porl and chiken) in the Village of Sea I, Pineleng district. Formulation of research problem is how much they purchased meat (beef, porl and chiken) consumption household in the Village of Sea I, Pineleng district. This study was conducted in the Village of Sea I, Pineleng district. Study was conducted using a survey method, and data were obtained through primary data and secondary data. Determination of the location (rural sample) in the study was conducted by purposive sampling method. Number of samples used in this study were 30 people. Data of this study were analyzed by descriptive and mathematical analysis methods. Income indicated the amount of income earned in a month household, whether they were from the household head or sourced from other household members who work and earn income. From the money earned, the highest number of respondents had incomes between 1.000.000 to 3.000.000/month with the percentage of 70 %, while the number of respondents with the smallest income was less than 1.000.000/month with the percentage of 16.67 %. The difference of income held by the respondents in the Village of Sea I, would have an impact on the amount of meat purchases each month. This was in accordance with the opinion Sukirno (2002) stating that most of the disposable income is used to buy food and clothing. Most of the meat consumed by people in the Village of Sea I was pork and chicken meat compared to beef, it was because the price of beef was relatively expensive compared to the price of pork and chicken meat. Based on research results, pork was the most meat consumed by family respondents about 21 families with the percentage of 70 % of respondents, followed by chicken meat about 18 families with the percentage of 60 % of respondents, and beef by 8 families with the percentage of 26 respondents, 67 % of domestic poultry and meat about 6 families with the percentage of 20 % of respondents. Based on the results of research, it can be concluded that household income significantly affect the consumption of meat in the Village of Sea I, Pineleng district and the average consumption of meat in the Village of Sea I, Pineleng district was about 8,9 kg/capita/year, below the national target of 10,3 kg/capita/year. Key Words : Household income, meat consumption, Sea I Village.

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Study of Maternal and Fetal Outcome among Booked and Unbooked Patients at tertiary Hospital

Birat Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/bjhs.v5i2.31376 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 1027-1030

Author(s):

Shanti Sunuwar Subedi ◽

Rakina Bhansakarya ◽

Sajjan Kumar Sharma

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Secondary Level ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Fetal Outcome ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Difference

Introduction: To evaluate the maternal and perinatal outcome in booked and unbooked cases. Objectives: To assess the maternal and fetal outcomes in unbooked and booked patients. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional comparative study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from Augustti2019 to January 2020. Using a convenient sampling technique, 204 samples were taken and cross-sectional study was done. Results: There were total 204 cases in this study;102were booked and 102 were unbooked. In this study, 85(83%) of booked cases were educated up to secondary level as compared toti65 (64%) of unbooked cases. There was no significant difference in Apgar score in 1 and 5 minute between booked and unbooked cases. More babies in the unbooked group were transferred to NICU as compared to the booked group and the difference was significant (9.8%vs 1.9%). Greater proportion of booked cases had spontaneous vaginal delivery (81.3% vs 59.8%) and complications like preterm delivery, anemia, preeclampsia/ eclampsia, complicated labor and puerperal sepsis was also less in the booked group. Conclusions: The study showed that unbooked mothers and their newborns had higher chance of having complications.

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