Spatial Adversities of the Commercialization of Main Roads: A Case Study of Main Road, Samanabad, Lahore

The negative impacts of land-use commercialization on built environment were studied in this research. Data was collected from the target population residing on Main Road Samanabad, Lahore. Data was collected through stratified sampling technique and analyzed in SPSS. The variables were correlated to draw conclusions. It was discovered that it is not only the tangible infrastructure that is responsible for the degradation of the built environment but intangible factors such as the existing policy on acquiring No Objection Certificate (NOC) also cause its deterioration. Furthermore, site-specific regulatory procedures need to be implemented. These loopholes were identified and organized in terms of their urgency of action and recommendations were prepared according to the research findings.

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PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT DAN MINAT PENERAPAN NILAI ISLAM TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN MENGGUNAKAN TABUNGAN PERBANKAN SYARIAH (Studi Kasus Masyarakat Kota Langsa)

JURNAL ILMIAH EKONOMI ISLAM ◽

10.29040/jiei.v6i1.790 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Faisal Umardani Hasibuan ◽

Rahma Wahyuni

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Research Data ◽

Islamic Banking ◽

Test Results ◽

Analysis Techniques ◽

Knowledge Variable ◽

Data Analysis Result ◽

Simultaneous Influence ◽

Islamic Values

Abstract This research is done to determine: (1) the influence of people’s knowledge on the decision tgggo use Islamic Banking product, (2) The influence of Islamic values applicatgion on the decision to use Islamic Banking product (The case study of Langsa Town’s Community). The research uses a quantitative approach. The sampling technique is done by purposive sampling. The research data is collected by distributing quantionnaires to 100 respondent. The analysis techniques used are classic assumption test, multiple regression and hypothesis analysis. Based on the data analysis result by using SPSS version 17 system, it concludes that on adjusted R-Square test, 38.5 %shows relationship and contribution of variables on the people’s knowledge and interest of Islamic values application in influencing the decision tu use the saving products and the remaining 61.5 % is explained by other variables of knowledge and interest in the application of Islamic values have an influence on the decision to use saving products. The results F (simultaneous) F count of 32.014 > 3.09 F table so that it can be concluded that Ha is accepted, meaning that there is a simultaneous influence (together) of people’s knowledge variables and interest in applying Islamic values to the decision to use savings products. T test results (partial) variable knowledge of the decision to use savings products obtained t count of 4.408 > 1.660 t table, it means that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus the people’s knowledge variable has a partially significant influence on people’s decisions to use Islamic Banking savings products.

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Performance Appraisal – A Source of Employee’s Motivation: A Case Study of Educational Institute of Karachi

Australian Journal of Business and Management Research ◽

10.52283/nswrca.ajbmr.20210601a05 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 60-68

Author(s):

Bushra Jauhar ◽

Masood Hassan ◽

Muhammad Asad Ullah ◽

Imam Uddin ◽

Shouvik Sanyal

Keyword(s):

Performance Appraisal ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Teaching Staff ◽

Educational Institute ◽

Research Findings ◽

Appeal Process ◽

Future Direction ◽

The Impact ◽

Shed Light

The organizational success is largely depending on its employees; they are considered as vital assets for any organization. Therefore, the management should know how to appraise them so that they can get the desired results. The current study aims to investigate the impact of performance appraisal on employee’s motivation in an educational institute of Karachi. The population of interest was permanent faculty, visiting faculty and non-teaching staff of the ABC institute which was selected through convenience sampling technique. A survey of 56 employees was conducted with the help of a questionnaire based on close ended items on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from strongly agrees to strongly disagree. For data analysis, SPSS was used to check the reliability test, descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The research findings provided the insights regarding the impact of performance appraisal on employees’ motivation and showed a positive significant impact. The more satisfied employees are by their appraisals, the more motivated and committed they would be. Moreover, the study also shed light for future direction by keeping in view the respondents concern regarding biasness free rating, feedback and appeal process. The educational institutes should come up with better strategies in order to build trust among employees by providing fair appraisal solely based on their performance.

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The Pedagogical Potential of Interactive Whiteboards 2.0

Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-190-2.ch026 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 491-505 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Euline Cutrim Schmid

Keyword(s):

Video Recording ◽

Training Session ◽

Interactive Whiteboards ◽

Research Data ◽

Special Focus ◽

Web 2.0 Tools ◽

Transformative Potential ◽

Language Classroom ◽

Research Findings

The first part of this chapter discusses the transformative potential of Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs), by analyzing the opportunities of using this technology in conjunction with Web 2.0 tools to support constructivist practice in the language classroom. The second part draws upon research data and literature review results to examine the role played by teachers in the realization of this potential. A special focus has been placed on the various evolutionary stages that teachers go through as they integrate IWB technology into their teaching. The research data derives from a case study conducted with nine English teachers from a secondary school in Germany. The study was conducted within an interpretative research paradigm, and data were collected via qualitative research instruments, namely interviews, classroom observations and the video recording of one IWB training session. Research findings revealed that the teachers investigated were gradually becoming aware of the transformative potential of IWB technology.

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Land Use Change in Coastal Cities during the Rapid Urbanization Period from 1990 to 2016: A Case Study in Ningbo City, China

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11072122 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 2122 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Chao Zhang ◽

Shuai Zhong ◽

Xue Wang ◽

Lei Shen ◽

Litao Liu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Land Use Change ◽

Agricultural Land ◽

Rapid Expansion ◽

Water Bodies ◽

City Center ◽

Site Specific ◽

Construction Land ◽

Coastal Cities

Coastal cities have been experiencing tremendous land use changes worldwide. Studies on the consequences of land use change in coastal cities have provided helpful information for spatial regulations and have attracted increased attention. Changes in forests and water bodies, however, have rarely been investigated, challenging the formation of a holistic pattern of land use change. In this study, we selected Ningbo, China, as a case study area and analyzed its land use change from 1990 to 2016. Random forest (RF) classification was employed to derive land use information from Landsat images. Transition matrices and a distribution index (DI) were applied to identify the major types of land use transitions and their spatial variations by site-specific attributes. The results showed that the entire time period could be divided into two stages, based on the manifestations of land use change in Ningbo: 1990–2005 and 2005–2016. During 1990–2005, construction land expanded rapidly, mainly through the occupation of agricultural land and forest, while during 2005–2016, the main change trajectory turned out to be a small net change in construction land and a net increase in agricultural land sourced from construction land, forests, and water bodies. In terms of land use change by site-specific attributes, the rapid expansion of construction land around the municipal city center during 1990–2005 was restrained, and similar amounts of land conversion between construction and agricultural use occurred during 2005–2016. During the study period, areas undergoing land use change also showed trends of moving outward from the municipal city center and the county centers located adjacent to roads and the coastline and of moving up to hilly areas with steeper slopes and higher elevations. Protecting reclaimed agricultural land, improving the efficiency of construction land, and controlling forest conversion in hilly areas are suggested as spatial regulations in Ningbo city.

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Estimating the Effects of DEM and Land Use Types on Soil Moisture Using HJ-1A CCD/IRS Images: A Case Study in Minhou County

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.726-731.4572 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 726-731 ◽

pp. 4572-4576 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yu Qin Liu ◽

Jin Ming Sha ◽

De Sheng Wang

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Soil Moisture ◽

Land Surface ◽

Vegetation Index ◽

Vegetation Indexes ◽

Land Use Types ◽

Research Findings ◽

Soil Moisture Status

Soil moisture is of great significance for regional resources and environments. The combination of land surface temperature (Ts) and vegetation index (VI) is appropriate for monitoring the regional surface soil moisture status. In this study, we employed HJ-1B CCD/IRS images,DEMand land use types to obtain the information about soil moisture for Minhou county in FuZhou. Firstly,TVDIreflected the soil moisture status was analyzed with in-situ soil moisture measurements based on two kinds of different vegetation indexes (NDVI/EVI). Secondly, the relationship betweenTVDIandDEMwas analyzed. Finally, the soil moisture status of each land use type was explored combined with the main land use types of study area. Research findings indicate that: (1)TVDIcan effectively reflect the spatial pattern of soil moisture andTs/EVIhas a higher accuracy thanTs/NDVI; (2) the spatial distribution of soil moisture is obviously affected by the altitude; (3) there exists correlationship between soil moisture and land use types in study area.

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Kinship Politics of Village Government in Lobulayan Sigordang Village West Angkola Districts South Tapanuli Regency

Randwick International of Social Science Journal ◽

10.47175/rissj.v2i4.324 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 436-449

Author(s):

Julia Ivanna ◽

Rahma Yulianti Hutasuhut

Keyword(s):

Case Study Research ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Research Data ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Wrong Thing ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Village Government ◽

Head Of Government ◽

The Village

This study aims to find out how kinship politics in village government in Lobulayan Sigordang Village, West Angkola District, South Tapanuli Regency includes the causal factors and patterns of the existence of kinship politics. This research is a case study research using a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques in this study include observation, interviews, and documentation. In determining the research subjects used purposive sampling technique, so in this study the research subjects were the Head of Lobulayan Sigordang Village, Secretary of Lobulayan Sigordang Village, Head of Government Section, Head of Community Section, Head of Financial Affairs, and Head of Planning Affairs. The research data were obtained through observations, interviews, and documentation, then processed and analyzed by first reducing the data then displaying the data in tabular form and the last narrative description drawing conclusions on the findings of the research data. Based on the research that has been done, there is kinship politics in the village government in Lobulayan Sigordang village, the manifestation of kinship politics is seen from the election of village officials who occupy village officials positions that are not based on their abilities or not through a predetermined procedure, but rather based on on consideration of good kinship because of blood ties, marital ties, and clans. The factors behind kinship politics in Lobulayan Sigordang village are: low level of education, assessing that kinship politics is not a wrong thing, and feelings of not being betrayed by family or relatives in running the village government.

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Traffic Management in Residential Areas: Case Study the South District of Luxor City, Egypt

The Academic Research Community Publication ◽

10.21625/archive.v3i2.513 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 220

Author(s):

Riam Mohamed Elsagher Mahmod Elmorshedy

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Traffic Management ◽

Residential Areas ◽

The South ◽

Linear Network ◽

Current State ◽

Wide Range ◽

Local Residents ◽

Negative Impacts

Traffic management includes the implementation of a wide range of measures, devices and techniques based on a combination of parallel strategies, to improve safety and livability on streets by reducing the effect of vehicular traffic.The local residential streets have the intended traffic function of providing access to limited numbers of local residents. Traffic management for residential streets helps to preserve and enhance streets by minimizing the negative impacts of traffic and seeks to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and all other road users.The problem is that the planning of Egypt’s existing cities depended on grid and linear network streets withoutseparation land-use. Where the residential areas are always mixed land-use, (residential and commercial uses). This situation reflects on congestion residential areas; noisy, Traffic confusion, . . . . . . etc. So, the author aimed to create the traffic methodological for existing residential areas.This paper is applied in the south district of Luxor city, where the city’s authorities took some procedures formanaging traffic to no avail.This practical study includes: designing the traffic methodological framework, applying the framework at casestudy, and comparing the designed model with the current state of case study. The software programs used are SPSS and excel.The results show that the current state ignores some principles in comparison to the designed model. The important recommendations of research are: the designed model should be applied at case study, and the framework of traffic methodological for existing residential areas is applicable in different areas.

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ANALISIS TEKNIK DAN KUALITAS TERJEMAHAN ISTILAH BUDAYA DALAM KUMPULAN ABSTRAK HASIL PENELITIAN SEKOLAH TINGGI SENI INDONESIA (STSI) SURAKARTA

PRASASTI Journal of Linguistics ◽

10.20961/prasasti.v3i1.19706 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 30

Author(s):

Dewi Nurnani ◽

M.R. Nababan ◽

D. Djatmika

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Research Data ◽

Quality Analysis ◽

Translation Techniques ◽

Translation Accuracy ◽

High Level ◽

Embedded Case Study ◽

Research Show

<p><em>The aims of the study are to ascertain (1) translation techniques applied in Kumpulan Abstrak Hasil Penelitian 1990-1991 Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia (STSI) Surakarta; (2) the character of translation techniques applied in the translation of Kumpulan Abstrak Hasil Penelitian 1990-1991 Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia (STSI) Surakarta ; and (3) levels of translation accuracy and acceptability and their relationships with the techniques as well as character of translation techniques. This is a descriptive qualitative research with an embedded-case study in translation which uses purposive sampling technique. The sources of data for this research method comprise of a document of Kumpulan Abstrak Hasil Penelitian 1990-1991 Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia (STSI) Surakarta and informants. The research data consists of words, phrases, and clauses in Kumpulan Abstrak Hasil Penelitian (KAHP) 1990-1991 Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia (STSI) Surakarta and its translation in English and the raters’ statements about the accuracy and acceptability levels of translation. The research data were collected with document analysis, questionnaires, and interview. Findings of the research show the following. First, there are 13 techniques used in the translation. 5 of them are included in mandatory techniques while the optional techniques include 12 techniques. It can be seen from the findings that 4 techniques belong to mandatory as well as optional techniques. Based on the quality analysis, it can be found that there are 9 techniques positively influence the translation accuracy and 11 techniques positively influence the translation acceptability. Thus, it can be concluded that, generally, the accuracy and acceptability of the translation are included in high level.</em></p>

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Spatial Determinants of Land Conversion for Various Urban Use: A Case Study of Beijing

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information ◽

10.3390/ijgi9120708 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. 708

Author(s):

Daquan Huang ◽

Erxuan Chu ◽

Tao Liu

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Spatial Autocorrelation ◽

Driving Forces ◽

Municipal Government ◽

Land Use Changes ◽

Construction Land ◽

Different Types ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

The Impact

Studying the factors that influence the expansion of different types of construction land is instrumental in formulating targeted policies and regulations, and can reduce or prevent the negative impacts of unreasonable land use changes. Using land use survey data of Beijing (2001 and 2010), an autologistic model quantitatively analyzed the leading driving forces and differences in four types of construction land expansion (industrial, residential, public service, and commercial land types), focusing on the impact of spatial autocorrelation. The results showed that the influencing factors vary greatly for different types of construction land expansion; the same factor may have a different impact on different construction land, and both planning factors and spatial autocorrelation variables have a significant positive effect on the four types. Accordingly, the municipal government should consider the differences in the expansion mechanisms and driving forces of different construction land and formulate suitable planning schemes, observe the impact of spatial autocorrelation on construction land expansion, and guide spatial agglomeration through policies while appropriately controlling the scale of expansion. The methods and policy recommendations of this research are significant for urban land expansion research and policy formulations in other transition economies and developing countries.

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