scholarly journals Evaluating the Skills for Writing Referencing Styles in the Assignments of Aesthetic Studies Undergraduates: Case Study at Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Author(s):  
Mr. B. Prashanthan ◽  
MAC. Fathima Aroosiya ◽  
Ibnu Suhood Narsheeth

Writing appropriate Referencing style is identified as a skill among the academicresearchers in the higher education society. It plays a significant role in assignments process. If research or assignment used appropriate referencing style that particular document becomes high-quality document. In this context this paper analyses the skill for writing-different referencing styles in aesthetic Studies Undergraduate assignments. The study used the survey research design through the stratified random sampling method, 75 out of 164 undergraduates were selected as sample. Referencing skill was evaluated through three categories (referencing style the format of Books, periodicals and Non-print source). This study was carried out by pretest and posttest. Before the one month of post-test, two days seminar was conducted about referencing style. According to the pre-test result, the overall level for the undergraduates’ performance of writing referencing style in their assignments is 28.33%. However, due to the two days’ workshop knowledge about the usage of referencing style was increasing all categories. The referencing style for books were increased from 43.33% to 51.66%, for periodicals were increased from 26.6% to 33.33%, for non-print sources were increased from 15% to 18.33%, and the overall performance was 34.44%, but level is not in satisfactory level.

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anggun Permata Sari ◽  
Umar ◽  
khairuddin

Problems in students SMP N Bukik Barisan shows the learning result of the students towards Physical Sports And Health Education is still below average. The learning result of students at SMP N Bukik Barisan affected by many factors, which are influenced by the study motivation and parens attention, and also the physical fitness. The purpose of this research is to find out the direct and indirect effect between variation of learning motivation, parental care, and the physical fitness towards the learning result of Physical Sports And Health Education. The research method is quantitative approach path analysis. The population are all the students at SMP N 1 Bukik Barisan and all the students at SMP N 3 Bukik Barisan of the year 2015/2016 which are in total of 129 students. The sampling method is done by using Proportional Stratified Random Sampling, with 91 students as the sample. The data collected by using the questionnaire for study motivation and parents attention, physical fitness test for physical fitness and the test result of the semester II for the learning result of Physical Sports And Health Education. The results of data analysis shows that : (1) The study motivation directly effect towards the learning result of Physical Sports And Health Education about 15%. (2) The parents attention didnt directly effect to the learning result of Physical Sport And Health Education. (3) The physical fitness directly effect towards the learning result of Physical Sports And Health Education about 62,1%. (4) The study motivation and physical fitness indirectly effect towards the result of Physical Sports And Health Education about 19,2%. (5) Parents attention and physical fitness didnt indirectly effect toward the learning result of Physical Sports And Health Education. (6) Parents attention and study motivation indirectly influenced towards the learning result of Physical Sports And Health Education about 16,9%.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 385-393
Author(s):  
Inaya Sari Melati ◽  
Umi Widyastuti ◽  
Lola Kurnia Pitaloka ◽  
Siti Nur Syairotun Nafiah

This study aimed to examine the variables of entrepreneurial culture and its role on the effect of self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intentions. This research was conducted at Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia in a population of 761 students who were active in student organizations that carried out entrepreneurial activities. By using the proportional stratified random sampling method, a sample of 262 student members of the organization was obtained. Data collection was carried out by using a questionnaire. The results of the path analysis stated that the entrepreneurial culture was able to be a mediator or moderator in intervening in the effect of self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intentions. The results of this study can be used as considerations in developing student organization policies and budgets to stimulate the development of student organizations based on entrepreneurial culture.


2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-326
Author(s):  
SL Nahar ◽  
M Akteruzzaman ◽  
AKMA Al-Amin

The present study analyzed the profitability of sweet gourd production under Sandbar Cropping Practice (SCP) and its impact on livelihood improvement of the farmers in Sundorgonj of Gaibandha district in Bangladesh. A total of 60 sweet gourd farmers were selected using stratified random sampling technique. Evidence showed that sweet gourd production under SCP was highly profitable and had a positive impact on livelihood improvement of farmers. Per hectare gross return of sweet gourd production for all sampled farmers was BDT 230506 and the net return was BDT 136391. The net return was the highest for small farmers and this was the lowest for large farmers. It was found that all kinds of livelihood assets of sampled farmers increased due to sweet gourd production under SCP. The availability of high quality HYV seeds was required to sustain sweet gourd production. The labour saving technology affordable by the farmers is suggested in addition to appropriate training facilities and sufficient extension services for the betterment of farmers.Progressive Agriculture 27 (3): 320-326, 2016


Author(s):  
Evi Mariana

The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the decisionof the students chose to study in Obstetrics Prodi STIKES Muhammadiyah Ciamis and analyze the factors that most influence the decision of the students chose to study in Obstetrics Prodi STIKES Muhammadiyah Ciamis. Collecting data in this study was conducted using a survey by questionnaire to 114 students by stratified random sampling method. Methods of data analysis using multiple linear regression, F test and test T. The result is a marketing mix that significantly is the product, place, and physical evidence. And that does not affect the marketing mix is price, promotion, place, and processes


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-180
Author(s):  
Luli Achmad Gozali ◽  
Yusniar Lubis ◽  
Syaifuddin Syaifuddin

This study is aimed to determine and analyze the effect of the implementation of motivation and culture on the employees productivity at Huta Padang estate of PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero) Asahan Regency North Sumatera. This research method uses a quantitative approach, the type of research is a survey. The sample was determined by stratified random sampling method, 95 people. The data collection through questionnaires. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that partially and simultaneously, the implementation of motivation and culture had a positive and significant effect on the employess productivity at Huta padang estate of PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero) Asahan Regency North Sumatera. The determination coefficient value of 0.882, indicates that the influence of the implementation of motivation and culture on the employess productivity of Huta Padang estate of PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero) Asahan Regency North Sumatera is 88.2%. The culture has more dominant influence on the employees produktivity at  Huta Padang estate of PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero) Asahan Regency North Sumatera, with a direct influence of 73,2%. 


2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Marzie Ghanbari ◽  
Reza Hoveida ◽  
Seyed Ali Siadat

The objective of the present study is to investigate the relationship between managers’ professionalism and (technical, human, and perceptual) skills in managers of Iran Poly Akril Company. The research is an applied one in terms of objectives, and a descriptive-correlational in terms of method. The population includes all experts working in the company in 2012 as 240 individuals among who 144 participants were selected using the stratified random sampling method proportionate to the population size as the sample size. The data collection instruments were two researcher-made questionnaires of Managers’ skills containing 22 items and with the reliability coefficient as 0.96, and Professionalism containing 28 items and the reliability coefficient as 0.95. Their validity was investigated and confirmed by professors and experts of management. Analyzing data was conducted at the two level of descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, SD, and presentation of tables and charts) and inferential statistics (one sample t-test, correlation coefficient, regression coefficient, ANOVA, and F-test).


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmin Salim

A person’s livelihood implies as the means of securing the basic necessities of life, example food, water, shelter and clothing. A livelihood is sustainable only when they can address, recover, maintain or enhance their necessities, now and the future. However, Rohingya refugee is lack of official status in Malaysia and they have a limited access on a sustainable livelihood. This study aims to understand and determine whether the current household income able to create a sustainable livelihood. The sample was selected based on simple random sampling method for which the sampling frame are those refugees reside in Taman Senangin. The findings indicate majority of household expenditures increases while saving, were allocated only a small proportion of their remaining income. Hence, with the small proportion of saving, they are able to survive day-to-day life and are sustainable if the proportion of saving increased.


Author(s):  
Rusdiyanto Rusdiyanto ◽  
Indra Prasetyo ◽  
Nabilah Aliyyah ◽  
Heru Tjaraka ◽  
Nawang Kalbuana ◽  
...  

Objective: This paper aims to test the effect employee job training has on employee career development in the company.Design/methodology/approach: This paper uses a quantitative approach with the process of finding the knowledge by using data in the form of numbers as a tool that can be generalized to prove hypotheses. The population in this study was 135 employees by sampling 100 employees using sampling method probability by using random sampling type samples to use slovin formula. Analysis techniques use multiple linear regressions.Findings: The results showed that job training influences the career development of employees in companies with a significant rate of 0.00 less than α=0.05.Practical Implications: The results of the study are recommended for company employees to conduct job training as a tool to improve career development.Originality: Previous research has been conducted to test job training on employee career development in large companies; the findings conclude that employee job training affects employee career development. This research researchers try to research medium-scale companies down.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Ester Megawati Boang Manalu ◽  
Khairul Saleh ◽  
Faoeza Hafiz Saragih

<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><pre>ABSTRACT</pre><pre>               Considering the importance of arabica coffee commodity for farmers, a clear picture of arabica coffee marketing channel from producer farmer to final consumer (Merchant) is needed so that the profit can be equally distributed. This study aims to determine the marketing channel, margin, marketing efficiency of arabica coffee in the village of Sitinjo II, Sitinjo Subdistrict, Dairi Regency. The method used is proportionate stratified random sampling as much as 50 farmers while collecting merchant samples taken by census method that is as much as 5 traders and for the factory is taken as many as 2 factories with Purposive sampling method. The results showed that there are two channels of arabica coffee marketing at the location of research that is, the first channel starts from the farmer to the factory in the village Sitinjo II Sitinjo District. The second channel starts from the farmers, the collecting merchant proceeds to the factory in the village of Sitinjo II, Sitinjo Subdistrict. The biggest marketing margin is RP.4.000 found on channel II and the more efficient channel is on channel I with an efficiency value of 7.51%.</pre><p> </p>


Author(s):  
Indra Cahyadinata ◽  
Risqie Iryansyah

This research was aimed to define the corn farmer's behaviour  in Seluma Regency of Bengkulu  Province on inputs and outputs allocation, and determine  of production factors influencing  corn production.  The research was located in three villages in Seluma Regency, namely Riak Siabun, Sido Luhur,  and Sumber Arum. Sixty two farmers were selected using stratified random sampling  method. In this research, the analitical description was used to analyse farmer  behaviour. In order to determine the input and output allocation of the corn productions,  this research used the function of production  Cobb-Douglas  approach. The result showed found that the behaviour of the farmers to choose corn was due to the corn was easy to sell and cultivate. However, the farmers  found  that it  is  hard to access some production factors,  such as seed, fertilizer,  and pesticide. Their prices were also high, and these were contradicted  to the product's  price which was low. Tis research also found that land area is the main factor that has a significant  impacts on production  while other factors were not.Key words: corn, determined factors, production.


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