scholarly journals Promoting Organic Production & Consumption: A Case of Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
Manan Aslam ◽  
Muhammad Wasim Akhtar
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Pesticide Residues ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Organic Vegetables ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The study seeks to investigate the impact of major determinants influencing marketing potential and consumer’s willingness to pay for organic vegetables in Punjab, Pakistan. In this regard, two districts (Lahore and Toba Tek Singh) were selected purposively. Information was collected for the main organic vegetables. Convenient sampling technique was used to collect data because limited numbers of respondents were available. A sample size of 50 organic farmers (25 from each district) and 50 consumers (25 from each district) was selected. Multivariate regression analysis was employed to identify and evaluate the effects of marketing potential (farmers) and the consumer’s willingness to pay for organic vegetables in the study area. According to selected organic vegetable growers’ potential existed for the organic vegetables farming in the country and major variables influencing significantly the market potential for organic vegetables as income, price, no pesticide residues whereas hygienic food and more nutrients in the organic vegetables affecting insignificantly the market potential for organic vegetables in the study area. The relationship between the dependent variable (demand for organic vegetables) and independent variables (income, hygienic food, price, pesticide residues and more nutrients in the organic vegetables) was estimated by using a regression model. On the other hand, a consumer survey was conducted in order to delineate the effect of consumer’s willingness to pay for organic vegetables in the selected area. The findings of the research depicted that no synthetic pesticide residues, appearance and prices of organic vegetables influencing significantly the consumer’s willingness to pay for organic vegetables whereas quality, long shelf life and taste affecting insignificantly the consumer’s willingness to pay for organic vegetables in the study area. The price of the organic vegetables should be low that’s why every consumer will purchase organic vegetables instead of conventional vegetables. It should be assured by the government that there are no pesticide residues in the organic vegetables. The farming community may be motivated to produce quality seeds of organic vegetables. A pilot farming program should be initiated with joint involvement of public and private sectors.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on indigenous contractors in a developing economy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathaniel Ayinde Olatunde ◽  
Imoleayo Abraham Awodele ◽  
Bosede Olajumoke Adebayo
Keyword(s):  
Developing Economies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Additional Cost ◽  
Developing Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Contracts ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on indigenous contractors in a developing economy with a view to enhancing their performance. Design/methodology/approach The study used a purposive sampling technique to select 37 indigenous contractors with ongoing construction contracts in Osun State, Nigeria who provided data for the study. A structured interview protocol was used to elicit the required information from the interviewees and frequency, percentage and content analysis were used for data analysis. Findings The results showed that the critical impact of COVID-19 on indigenous contractors in a developing economy is: time overrun, loss of profit and creation of dispute. Further results showed that other impacts are a disruption in supply of labour, locally sourced materials are with additional cost, the additional cost of implementing COVID-19 protocols, difficulty in sourcing imported materials and absence of new jobs with the corresponding retrenchment of workers. Practical implications The study recommended special palliatives for the indigenous contractors from the government so as to cushion the impact of the pandemic on them, thereby enhance their survival and performance. A special arbitration panel is set up in each state of the federation to look at disputes arising from the aftermath of the pandemic, this is with a view to adequately compensate indigenous contractors with genuine and properly compiled claims. inferring from the findings of the study, it suffices to say that the severity of the impact of the pandemic is very high on indigenous contractors in developing economies, as such a better preparedness strategy could lessen the impact of such pandemic in the future. Originality/value The study is an attempt to unearth the impact of COVID-19 on indigenous contractors with ongoing construction contracts in a developing economy. The study will be of value to construction stakeholders in providing the information needed to devise strategies to minimise the impact of a pandemic on indigenous contractors in future projects thereby enhance their performance.

scholarly journals Pengelolaan Keuangan Pemerintah di Masa Pandemi Covid 19 (Kasus Pada Pemerintah Provinsi Riau)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-48
Author(s):  
Yesi Mutia Basri ◽  
Gusnardi Gusnardi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to observe how local government financial management is in the face of the Covid-19 Pandemic—in particular, observing how budgeting, administration, and accountability of the Riau Provincial Government regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic. The research method used is a qualitative method with a type of case study. The data collection techniques used in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. To ensure the validity of the data, triangulation was carried out by carrying out source triangulation and technical triangulation. The informants in this study consisted of key informants, primary informants, and supporting informants. Key informants are the head of the budget, the head of the treasury, and the head of the accounting and reporting sub-section. While the primary informants and supporting informants were selected using the snowball sampling technique. Data analysis was carried out by collecting data, reducing data display data, and making conclusions. The results of the analysis show that the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic caused the Riau Provincial Government to refocus and reallocate the budget four times. At the administrative and accountability stages, there are problems with recording Unexpected Expenditures, namely the absence of technical guidelines regarding the administration of Unexpected Expenditures, determining spending limits for emergencies and urgency. Another problem is the absence of valid data for the distribution of aid funds for MSMEs affected by Covid-19 as well as valid documents in the recording of grant assistance from third parties. This research contributes to the government in making policies in financial management in a disaster emergency.Keyword: The Covid-19 Pandemic, Financial Management, Refocusing, Reallocation, Administration, Accountability AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengobservasi bagaimana pengelolaan keuangan Pemerintah Daerah dalam menghadapi Pandemi Covid-19 ini. Secara khusus mengobservasi bagaimana penganggaran, penatausahaan dan pertanggungjawan Pemerintah Provinsi Riau terkait Pandemi Covid-19. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara medalam, observasi dan dokumentasi. Untuk meyakinkan keabsahan data, triangilasi dilakukan dengan melaksanakan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Informan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari informan kunci, informan utama dan informan pendukung. Informan kunci adalah Kabid anggaran, kabid perbendaharaan dan kasubid akuntansi dan pelaporan. Sedangkan informan utama dan informan pendukung dipilih dengan teknik snowball sampling. Analisis data dilakukan  dengan tahap pengumpulan data, reduksi data display data dan melakukan membuat kesimpulan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa Dampak Pandemi Covid-19 menyebabkan Pemerintah Provinsi Riau melakukan refocusing dan realokasi anggaran sebanyak empat kali pergeseran anggaran. Pada tahap penatausahaan dan pertanggungjawaban terdapat permasalahan pencatatan pada Belanja Tidak Terduga yaitu tidak adanya juknis tentang penatausahaan Belanja Tidak Terduga, penentuan batasan belanja untuk keadaan darurat dan mendesak.  Permasalahan lainnya yaitu tidak  adanya data yang valid untuk penyaluran dana  bantuan bagi UMKM yang terdampak Covid-19 serta dokumen yang valid dalam pencatatan bantuan hibah dari pihak ke tiga. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi kepada pemerintah dalam membuat kebijakan dalam pengelolaan keuangan pada keadaan darurat bencana. Kata Kunci :  Pandemi Covid-19, Pengelolaan Keungan, Refocusing, Realokasi, Penatausahaan, Pertanggungjawaban

scholarly journals ANALISIS WILLINGNESS TO PAY DAN PENGARUH VARIABEL PENDAPATAN, JUMLAH TANGGUNGAN RUMAH TANGGA, USIA, AKSES KE SEKOLAH TERHADAP PEMILIHAN SERTA PENGEMBANGAN STRATEGI PENGELOLAAN SEKOLAH

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-88
Author(s):  
Christina Utami ◽  
Metta Padmalia
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
User Fees ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this study is to estimate and analyze the willingness to pay  and fax tor the factors that affect the willingness to pay at High School in the of Semarang. The method used is Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) and multiple linear regression analysis. The number of samples in this study were 238 respondents, the sampling technique was done by snowball sampling. The results of this study indicate that the average willingness to pay (WTP) of households in High Schools in Semarang is Rp.559.034,00. Factors that have a significant influence on WTP values are income variables, number of household dependents, age and length of access. Whereas the factors that have no effect on willingness to pay (WTP) are parents' education variables. Based on the results of the study, the suggestions that can be put forward are the management or the government to improve the quality of the Vocational School as well as the development of a transparency policy on the collection and allocation of user fees and other resources.

scholarly journals Consumer Acceptance of Fermented Drinks in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 306-314
Author(s):  
Norzalila Kasron ◽  
Musaalbakri Abdul Manan ◽  
Mohd Nur Hafiz Mat Azmin ◽  
Nor Azlina Saari ◽  
Malisah Abd Latip
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Consumer Acceptance ◽  
Underlying Structure

Fermented beverages have become a powerful player in the global beverage sector because of the increased demand for health products and their nutritional benefits to societies. This study aimed to identify consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for fermented drinks developed by MARDI. It also will evaluate the market potential of products among industry players. In this study, the data was collected using structured questionnaire and face-to-face interviews focused on the population in Peninsular Malaysia. The population's selection by stratified random sampling technique and the major survey locations included mall and hypermarket. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to discover the underlying structure of observed variables. A total of 400 respondents had participated in the study. A field survey conducted showed that 54% of respondents knew about functional foods and 55% of these are aware of functional foods based on fruits were in the market. The survey found that 30% of respondents had taken fermented drinks before, while the rest had never known this drink. Age and income have a significant influence on consumers' willingness to pay fermented drinks at a reasonable price if this product is available in the Malaysian market. Government support is needed to encourage the cultivation of indigenous fruit in Malaysia. It can be done through the provision of seed subsidies and financial resources to farmers in expanding and increasing the supply of these raw materials for the production of value-added products.

scholarly journals Dampak Perkembangan Pariwisata Terhadap Kondisi Sosial Ekonomi Masyarakat Di Pulau Nusa Lembongan

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Budi Shantika ◽  
I Gusti Agung Oka Mahagangga
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Community Ownership ◽  
Data Source ◽  
The Government ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

This research was conducted based on the condition of the development of tourism on the island of Nusa Lembongan, aiming to find out the impact brought about by socio-economic conditions against the tourism society.This study uses qualitative and quantitative approach with mix method, the primary data source that are obtained by observations and direct interviews and secondary data. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling techniques and data analysis using the method of case study. This study shows tourism provides impact on society and the government on the island of Nusa Lembongan are seen from eight aspect among others : impact increasing of foreign exchange, impact toward local community income that increasing before tourism exist, impact toward higher prices than the real prices, impact toward employment for opportunity to local community, ownership and control of tourism accommodation, the distribution of benefits and advantage against indigenous village, development in general are seen from 4A tourism and government income of tax viewed from PHR. Advice can be given to government and businessman and tourism service on the island of Nusa Lembongan in the order of future improve the facilities, infrastructure supporting tourism, reinforce the rules on the division of the proceeds against the indigenous villages, improving access and employment for local community on the island of Nusa Lembongan.   Key Words              : Tourism, Nusa Lembongan Island, Impact

scholarly journals Determinants of Indonesian Muslim consumers’ willingness to pay for Taiwanese snacks

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Atika Nur Aini ◽  
Anya Safira
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Religious Commitment ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
The Public ◽  
Price Consciousness ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
The Government

Indonesia is a country that has enormous market potential in terms of the halal food industry. The government has been attracting foreign food manufacturers to venture into the country's market; this includes snacks from Taiwan, one of them being Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks. The public has been highly critical of Shihlin's food products of late due to doubts about its halal status and compliance with halal standards in manufacturing and supply chain activities. The company responded to the public's concern by obtaining the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) halal certification, increasing prices and affecting consumers' willingness to pay. In the form of a case study, this research aims to analyse the factors that influence Muslim consumers' willingness to pay for Taiwanese snacks in Indonesia, specifically Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks. A total of 326 Indonesian Muslims took part in our survey, which data was analysed using SmartPLS. The study results revealed that animal slaughter, halal logos, price consciousness, food quality, and religious commitment positively influence Muslim consumers' willingness to pay for the snacks. The findings can benefit halal food companies in formulating strategies to guarantee consistent compliance of the halal standards in the manufacturing processes. Besides, we urge halal food regulators to provide better clarity in developing the halal and tayyib food criteria to earn better trust and confidence from Muslim consumers.

scholarly journals Infrastructural Facility and the Students’ Academic Performance - A Critique

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adejompo Stephen Fagbohunka
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Abstract: The paper underscores the infrastructural facility and the student’s academic performance in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. Thirty questionnaires were administered through a systematic sampling technique in each of the six faculties making a total of 180 questionnaires. The paper has found out a positive relationship between the student’s academic performance, power supply and health facilities. However, the internet facilities and transportation facilities were not adequate, whereas water supply was adequate. A test of the impact of infrastructural facility on the student’s academic performance, using a Chi Square statistical technique revealed a significant value of 177.1 at 0.05 % level. The paper recommends that the existing facilities should be upgraded and significantly improved by the government; urgent attention should be given to the development of the internet facilities and transportation sector of the University. Also, private partnership should be encouraged in the infrastructural development of the University.

scholarly journals Bagaimana Inspeksi, Kontrol dan Supervisi mempengaruhi Pembinaan dan Pengembangan dari Pengawas Sekolah: Efek pada Kompetensi Kepala Sekolah

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
Yayah Rahyasih ◽  
Johar Permana ◽  
Liah Siti Syarifah
Keyword(s):  
School Principals ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Inspection Control

Improving the quality of educational institution requires adequate competence from a school principal to develop of school he leads, to help improve the professionalism of the principal, the government appoints an education supervisor whose job is to carry out managerial supervision. This research aims to reinforce the impact of spectrums of educational supervision in coaching and development for school principals. The present study adopted a quantitative approach through surveys. The population in this study were all school principals in Bandung, whereas the sample was a member of the population taken through a saturation sampling technique of 39 people. Assessed through multiple linear regression analysis, the current research also examined primary sources of data collected through fulfilling the interviews and questionnaires covering three spectrums of surveillance activities (aspects of inspection, control, supervision) as well as coaching and development for school principals. The results of analysis demonstrated that Fcount is 51.7 with a significance level of 0.000 ≤ 0.05. Thus, it can be concluded that the managerial supervision carried out by supervisors with inspection, control and supervision delivers a positive and significant impact in the coaching and development activities of school principals. This report presented the findings of research that supervisory must be proportionate, planned, directed and sustainable.

Problematika Pernikahan Dini Di Kota Banjarmasin

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 622-633
Author(s):  
Esti Yuandari ◽  
Fakhruddin Razy ◽  
R. Topan Aditya Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Infant Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Latar Belakang: Pernikahan dini atau usia remaja antara dibawah 20 tahun di Indonesia masih tinggi, sehingga hal ini akan menimbulkan masalah, tidak hanya bagi pasangan tetapi juga bagi pemerintah. Masalah bagi pasangan yang menikah adalah belum kuatnya mental untuk menjalani biduk rumah tangga serta bahaya bagi kesehatan reproduksi khususnya pada pasangan wanita karena belum sempurnanya organ reproduksi, yang dapat menyebabkan gangguna kesehatan baik kesehatan ibu maupun bayinya, karena kelompok usia yang dianggap matang untuk melahirkan adalah usia 21-25 tahun. Sedangkan bagi pemerintah adalah meningkatnya angka kelahiran pada usia dibawah 20 tahun, perceraian, serta kekerasan dalam rumah tangga. Banyak faktor yang menyebabkan terjadinya pernikahan dini.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji penyebab terjadinya pernikahan dini, dampak pernikahan dini serta mengetahui solusi atau program pemecahan masalah pernikahan dini.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan sampel adalah pasangan yang menikah dini, sedangkan teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian adalah dengan menggunakan purposive sampling.Hasil: pernikahan dini dikota Banjarmasin disebabkan oleh beberapa factor diantaranya factor pendidikan, ekonomi, pergaulan, keinginan sendiri, dan married by accident. Pernikahan dini juga berdampak pada fisik, psikologis, dan ekonomi. Oleh karena itu langkah strategis untuk pemecahan masalah adalah melalui kerjasama dengan Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA)Simpulan: untuk menekan angka pernikahan dini perlu ada dukungan dari semua pihak serta peran aktif dari masyarakat terutama dari keluarga. KUA diharapkan mampu menjadi filterisasi agar pernikahan dini tidak terjadi.Kata Kunci: Problematika, Pernikahan Dini, Remaja, Kesehatan ReproduksiBackground: Early marriage or adolescence between under 20 years old in Indonesia is still high, so this will cause problems, not only for couples but also for the government. The problem for married couples is that they are not mentally strong enough to undergo household hygiene and the dangers to reproductive health, especially in female partners due to incomplete reproductive organs, which can cause health problems both in maternal and infant health, because the age group considered ripe for childbirth is age 21-25 years old. As for the government is the increase in birth rates under the age of 20 years, divorce, and domestic violence. Many factors cause early marriage.Objective: This study aims to examine the causes of early marriage, the impact of early marriage and find out solutions or early marriage problem solving programs.Methods: This study used a qualitative method with the sample being a couple who married early, while the sampling technique in the study was to use purposive sampling.Results: Early marriage in the city of Banjarmasin is caused by several factors including factors in education, economy, relationships, one's own desires, and married by accident. Early marriage also impacts on the physical, psychological, and economic. Therefore a strategic step for problem solving is through collaboration with the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA)Conclusion: to reduce the number of early marriage there needs to be support from all parties and the active role of the community, especially from the family. KUA is expected to be able to filter so that early marriage does not occur.Keywords: Problems, Early Marriage, Adolescents, Reproductive Health  

ACCREDITATION ON TEACHER’S PERFORMANCE AND MADRASAH NATIONAL EXAMINATION

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Firdaus Basuni
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Examination Score ◽  
National Examination ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Many efforts have been done by the government to improve the quality of education and one of them is accreditation program. This research is focused to identify the impact of accreditation on teachers’ performance and national examination score of Madrasah. The research used an ex post facto method to analyze past events and their time order to find out the influencing factors. The population of this study was 8.844 madrasah located in provinces of DKI Jakarta, Central Java, South Sulawesi, and South Sumatera. Using purposive sampling technique, 202 teachers from 73 madrasah representing those from the provinces mentioned were taken as the samples. Data analysis and interpretation suggest that: (1) From accreditation status point of view, there was no significant difference between teachers’ performances of accredited madrasah and those from non-accredited ones, (2) There was a significant difference between the teachers’ performance judging from the accreditation level point of view (on the scale of A, B, C, or D), between the teachers’ performance of madrasahs with A accreditation and B accreditation; and between the teachers’ performance of madrasah with A accreditation and C accreditation, (3) There was no significant differences between the teachers’ performance of madrasah with B accreditation and C accreditation, (4) there was a significant difference between the national examination score of accredited madrasah and the non-accreditation ones, and (5) There was no significant difference between national examination score of madrasahs with different accreditation scale of level (A, B, C, or D). Shortly, the accreditation has more influence on the teachers’ performances than on the national examination scores.

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