scholarly journals Is Drought Caused by Fate? Analysis of Farmers’ Perception and Its Influencing Factors in the Irrigation Areas of GAP-Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 2519
Author(s):  
Mustafa Hakkı Aydoğdu ◽  
Mehmet Cançelik ◽  
Mehmet Reşit Sevinç ◽  
Mehmet Ali Çullu ◽  
Kasım Yenigün ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Drought Mitigation ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Land Size

This research aims to determine the belief-based drought perceptions and attitudes of farmers in Şanlıurfa, which is in a semi-arid climate regime, and the factors affecting them. The surveys were conducted through face-to-face interviews with farmers selected by a simple random sampling method in 2020. Analyses were performed with ordinal logit regression in STATA. According to the results, while the effects of settlement location, land size, age, and the size of the household were statistically significant to farmers seeing drought, which is the dependent variable, as caused by fate, the effects of income, experience, and education level were insignificant. For the probability of predicting drought for each independent variable in the sequence analysis, the highest probabilities were found among farmers in the Harran Plain, with 21–30 years of experience, from a household of one to four people, with the land area between 5.1 and 10.0 hectares, aged 61 and above, who were primary school graduates, and who had an annual income of less than 25,000 TL ($3561). The subject of drought should be given more place in religious education in the entire research area by prioritizing these groups. It would also be beneficial to organize workshops for the farmers by agricultural consultants, where Islamic scholars would be present to support science and knowledge in terms of faith. This study is the first in this context in Turkey and provides useful data to policymakers for drought-mitigation policies.

scholarly journals Trust in judiciary: A particular survey on Turkey

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Erhan Örselli ◽  
Esra Banu Sipahi
Keyword(s):  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Main Factors

Abstract   The results of different studies on trust on judiciary show increasing distrust of the citizens’ and the very low level of trust in Turkey. It is stated that the lack of trust stems from many reasons. In this context, the subject of this study is to identify the level of trust in judiciary in Turkey. The study examines the trust in judiciary from the perspective of the citizens and also tries to measure their perceptions and attitudes on this subject. For the purposes of the Study, a survey is preferred to measure the Turkish citizens’ level of trust in judiciary and the main factors affecting the trust. The survey is conducted through face to face interviews with 2000 participants in 26 cities, 83 districts and 382 neighborhood units in Turkey from February 23 to March 23 in 2015. Keywords: Trust, trust in judiciary, Turkey.  

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS TEACHER-CENTERED METHOD OF TEACHING CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN INSTILLING RESPECT AMONG STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RACHUONYO NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Wachiaji Anton Peter Otieno
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Teacher Centered

Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of teacher-centered method of teaching Christian Religious Education in instilling respect among students in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Kenya. Methodology: The study was guided by the Bandura’s social learning theory. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study population comprised 50 CRE teachers and 1,615 Form Four students taking CRE in 49 public secondary schools. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 15 teachers, and 485 Form Four students from the accessible population. Face to face interviews were conducted to collect data from teachers while questionnaires were administered to collect data from students. Quantitative data from questionnaire were analyzed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20.0 using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics and presented in tabular form. Data from interviews was analyzed qualitatively and presentation was done in narrative form. Findings: Majority of the interviewed students were male and were in the age category of 17-21 years of age while nearly two thirds of the interviewed teachers were males with different levels of education ranging from bachelors to PhD. Majority of the students reported that the use of school assignments, lectures, homework, game based approach, mental modeling approach, classroom instructions, and role play enhanced acquisition of virtue of respect. The Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient showed that there existed a positive, strong and statistically significant association between teacher-centered methods and instilling virtue of respect in students (r = 0.876; p < 0.05). Contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study concludes that strategic use of classroom approach through assignments, homework, and talk’s is essential in acquisition of virtue of respect among students. Furthermore, teacher-centered methods play critical roles in instilling the virtue of respect among students. Therefore, teachers should be assisted to acquire competence in correct C.R.E syllabus interpretation in order to enable them to adapt varied methods of teaching, policies should ensure systematic implementation of inclusive teaching methods for every student and creation of knowledge on teacher centered teaching methods.

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS ON KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS AFFECTING MOTHER’S BEHAVIOR IN GIVING BREASTFEED-SUPPLEMENT MEAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 36-48
Author(s):  
Yulianto Yulianto ◽  
Yufi Aris Lestari ◽  
Nur Chasanah ◽  
Pipit Festy ◽  
Nasrul Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Community Environment ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Distribution Frequency

The administration of breastfeed-supplement meal to less than 6-month age baby occurs because mother considers that breastfeed-supplement meal is better than breastfeed. The objective of research is to analyze knowledge, perception and sociocultural factors affecting mother’s behavior in giving breastfeed-supplement meal in less than 6-month age baby.  The research design used was correlational analytical one with crosssectional approach. The population of research included all mothers of 7-12 month age baby, consisting of 40 mothers. The sample consisted of 37 respondents, taken using simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaire and tested using linear regression, as well as presented in the form of frequency distribution frequency.  From the result of regression test, it could be found R value = 0.717, indicating that there is a fairly strong relationship between independent and dependent variables, while coefficient of determinacy or R square value was 0.514 or 51.4%, meaning that independent variable contributed to dependent variable by 51.4%.  Mothers’ good knowledge on breastfeed-supplement meal can affect their behavior in giving breastfeed-supplement meal because through such knowledge, mothers can recognize and understand how to give breastfeed-supplement meal appropriately to babies. Similarly, perception and socio-cultural factors developing in family or community environment can affect mothers’ behavior

scholarly journals Investigating the reasons for failures and delays in R&D projects with the project management approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 319-334
Author(s):  
Saeed Ghorbani ◽  
◽  
Shayan Naghdi Khanachah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Organizational Productivity ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Effective Factors ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: This study aimed to identify and investigate the reasons for failures and delays in R&D projects with an organizational productivity approach. Research methodology: In order to identify the most influential factors in the research area, a questionnaire with a Likert spectrum of five options was designed and distributed among the stakeholders of research projects. The questionnaire results were analyzed and 10 more effective factors were identified and solutions were used to improve the situation. Result: In the present study, after reviewing the background of the subject and reviewing previous studies, 149 factors affecting the failure and delay of projects were identified and after aggregating and summarizing the factors, a model was designed to classify the causes of delay in which 55 effective factors in two general categories. Intra-organizational and extra-organizational factors were examined. Limitations: This research only described Research-oriented organizations. Contribution: According to the analysis results regarding the more effective causes, problems and challenges related to each of the factors were studied and to reduce the impact of existing factors, various solutions and suggestions in the field of research variables using Expert opinion was provided.

Determination of farmers’ willingness to pay for drought adaptation policies in Şanlıurfa, Turkey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Hakkı Aydoğdu ◽  
Mehmet Reşit Sevinç ◽  
Mehmet Cançelik
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Drought Risk ◽  
Drought Adaptation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Adaptation Policies ◽  
Turkish Lira

AbstractIn Şanlıurfa, Turkey, agriculture is the most important source of income. This study aimed to determine Şanlıurfa farmers’ willingness to pay for drought adaptation policies and the factors affecting their willingness. The data were obtained from face-to-face surveys with farmers, selected using a simple random sampling method. According to the results, 50.26% perceive a risk of drought, and 35.86% are willing to pay for adaptation policies. Among those willing to pay, the average amount was 22.63 $/ha (1$=5.676 Turkish Lira), while the average for all participants was 13.55 $/ha. This adds up to a total of 14.363 million $/year for Şanlıurfa. This amount is 1.47% of the annual average income of the participants and is thus within their ability to pay. Age, amount of land farmed, education level, experience, and income were factors affecting willingness to pay. Many respondents, however, were unaware of drought adaptation policies. Because there is concern that drought risk is increasing, awareness needs to be increased, for example through extension services. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study of its kind, and the results may be useful for creating and applying drought adaptation policies in both Turkey and other regions with similar socio-economic characteristics.

scholarly journals Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Services to Ensure Sustainable Agricultural Income in the GAP-Harran Plain, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Agriculture ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Hatice Parlakçı Doğan ◽  
Mustafa Hakkı Aydoğdu ◽  
Mehmet Reşit Sevinç ◽  
Mehmet Cançelik
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Agricultural Cooperatives ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Harran Plain ◽  
Agricultural Income ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Sampling Volume ◽  
Sustainable Income

Sustainable agriculture is necessary for farmers to have a sustainable income. This research aims to determine the willingness to pay (WTP) of farmers in the GAP-Harran Plain for services that would ensure sustainable agricultural income, the factors affecting their willingness, and the minimum amount they would be willing to pay. The main material of the research has been obtained by means of face-to-face surveys involving farmers selected by a simple random sampling method in the GAP-Harran Plain. The sampling volume was determined with a 95% confidence limit and a 5% error margin. Heckman’s two-stage model was used for the analysis. According to the results of the research, 22.61% of the participants showed WTP, and the average amount they were willing to pay was 180.82 TL/hectare (ha) ($31.86/ha). This amount was 3.08% of the average annual agricultural income calculated. About 41.22% of the participants showed no WTP. They believed that the public sector is accountable of the services and consequently, they should be provided free of charge. About 23.14% of the participants showed WTP only for the services that they needed. The average WTP for all participants was calculated as 40.9 TL/ha ($7.21/ha) and 1.2 million $/year for the GAP-Harran Plain. This amount is the minimum and may increase by several folds with a demand-based variety of service delivery. The factors that statistically effect WTP have been determined as age, education, experience, number of households working in agriculture, amount of land, agricultural income, non-agricultural income, membership status of agricultural cooperatives, and product pattern. The results provide useful information to guide researchers, decision-makers, and policy-makers.

scholarly journals Technical Efficency Of Soybean In Pandeglang Regency

Agro Ekonomi ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nivo Ardiansyah ◽  
Slamet Hartono ◽  
Any Suryantini
Keyword(s):  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Technical Inefficiency ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Soybean Production ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Efficient Level

Pandeglang district is the largest soybean producer region in Banten province. Since the last four years, Pandeglang Regency has decreased land area and production. However, the amount of soybean productivity has increased. The ability of farmers to manage and allocate various inputs used in soybean farming affects the production and productivity of soybean and can give an idea of the level of efficiency achieved by farmers. So it is necessary to research whether the application or use of inputs in the process of soybean production has been at technically efficient level or not. Based on these conditions, in this study aims to: know the level of technical efficiency in soybean farming in Pandeglang regency. The basic method used in this research is descriptive method and the location of research is determined intentionally or purposive sampling. Sample selection for soybean farmer respondents was done by simple random sampling method of 77 soybean farmers. The result of the research shows that production factors that significantly affecting soybean production in Pandeglang are wide, fertilizer and insecticide. The average value of farmers' technical efficiency is 0.864. This figure indicates that the average farmers of respondents have reached technical efficiency in soybean production in the research area. the technical efficiency value of the stochastic function with the lowest value 0.6314 and the highest value 0.9599. Factors affecting technical inefficiency are age and training. However, these factors have a positive effect, meaning that both increase the level of technical inefficiency of soybean farming.

scholarly journals ASSESSING AWARENESS LEVEL OF IN-SERVICE COLLEGE TEACHERS REGARDING PROFESSIONALISM

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 440-452
Author(s):  
Amna Saleem
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Current Status ◽  
College Level ◽  
College Teachers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Teaching Efficiency ◽  
The Subject

Purpose of the study: The study's intended purpose was to examine the attitude of college teachers towards professionalism and investigate factors affecting teachers' professionalism at the college level. Methodology: This research nature was descriptive; a simple random sampling technique was used to pick the sample for this research. On a five-point Lickert scale, researchers built a questionnaire and collected data from 340 respondents, including 99 males, 241 females. The researcher employed descriptive and inferential statistics such as mean, frequency, one-way ANOVA, and z-test for data analysis with the help of SPSS. Main Findings: The study's essential results indicate that teachers develop practical lessons by organizing instructional activities and materials intelligently and explaining them in multiple ways and they utilize appropriate inquiry tools according to the nature of the subject and promote self-reflection among students and motivate them to solve their problems themselves. Applications of this study: The study will be beneficial for the stakeholders in developing an understanding of professionalism. It will provide the prospective teachers with the guidelines regarding constituents of professionalism. The study will provide feedback about the current status of professionalism. The study will highlight missing elements in professionalism to be valued in the future professionalizing project. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study contributes to helping teachers to understand the meaning of professionalism and factors associated with it and help them to understand their responsibilities in a better way and improve their teaching efficiency.

scholarly journals Students’ perceptions and attitudes towards statistics in South African university: An exploratory factor analysis approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bokang Ncube ◽  
Ntebogang Dinah Moroke
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
First Year ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Course Achievement ◽  
The Subject

The major part of students at institutions of higher learning has shown an aversion for statistics. These attitudes impede on students’ performance. Among factors affecting students’ achievement in the subject is self-efficacy, self-concept, anxiety and low self-perception. In the main, this study sought to explore students’ perceptions and attitudes towards statistics. Data used was collected through SATS-36 and MPSP questionnaires from students who availed themselves for lectures of first year statistics and statistics related courses at a university in South Africa. The findings proved that students’ perceived academic and professional relevance of statistics relates to their statistics proficiency. Students with low statistics self-perception are bound to develop negative attitudes towards the subject. Interest, mathematics and statistics self-efficacy, enjoyment, worth, relevance and effort were identified as precursors of statistics course achievement.

scholarly journals Tüketicilerin Helal Gıdaya Yönelik Algı ve Tutumlarının Belirlenmesi: Konya İli Örneği

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 2184-2190
Author(s):  
Ayşe Büşra Madenci ◽  
Zeki Bayramoğlu ◽  
Selman Türker ◽  
Kemalettin Ağızan ◽  
Vildan Eyiz
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Purchasing Behavior ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Demand Structure ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
High Level

Perceptions and attitudes of consumers about halal food depend on social, cultural, economic, legal and political factors that may differ between countries and regions. In this context, it is necessary to examine the consumers' awareness, perceptions and attitudes about purchasing behavior regarding halal food in order to make policy recommendations. For this reason, the main purpose of the study is to determine the awareness and perceptions of consumers about halal food in Konya, the sensitivities about halal food and to determine the socio-economic factors affecting the purchase of halal food. For this purpose, a consumer survey was conducted in Konya with 383 people determined according to simple random sampling method. In this study, in order to examine the consumer demand structure, the attitudes and perceptions of consumers according to their socio-economic characteristics were analyzed with the five-point Likert scale, and Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis tests were conducted to determine the relationship between halal food consumption and the socio-economic characteristics of consumers. According to the analysis, it is estimated that consumers will purchase more halal food as their income and education levels increase. As a result, it has been determined that consumers have a high level of awareness in halal food products and their sensitivity about halal food consumption in Konya province.

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