scholarly journals Dietary Practices and Influencing Factors of Winneba SHS Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Linda Cobbah ◽  
Ebenezer Appah Bonney
Keyword(s):  
Boarding School ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
School Students ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Snack Foods ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
General Wellbeing ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined the influence of dietary practices on the academic performance of boarding school adolescents. The sample consisted of 264 selected boarding school students from forms one, two and three, respectively. A multistage sampling procedure was adopted in the selection of respondents and structured questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection. The Cronbach’s alpha reliability of the instrument was 0.82. Data were quantitatively analysed using descriptive statistics and presented in the form of tables. The study revealed that consumption of unhealthy snack foods, skipping of meals especially breakfast and low intake of fruits and water were dietary practices which were influenced by several factors with hunger ranking highest. It was concluded that the students engage in poor dietary practices such as skipping of breakfast, and excessive snacking. Recommendations given included; educating the students on the importance of adopting positive dietary practices such as regular breakfast intake and moderate snacking in order to maintain general wellbeing, remain active in class and achieve higher test scores throughout their course period.

scholarly journals Effect of Extension Training on Technical Efficiency of Maize Farmers in Ogbomoso Agricultural Zone of Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 210-217
Author(s):  
Akintonde J. Oluwole ◽  
Akintaro O. Segun ◽  
Rahman S. Bayonle
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Selection Of

The efficiency of any entrepreneur is a function of personal production skill, knowledge and experience acquired over time and exposure via training in the field of his or her enterprise focus. It is on this premise that this study examined the effect of extension training on technical efficiency of maize farmers in Ogbomoso Agricultural Zone, Oyo State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was adopted for the selection of One-hundred and Eighty-One (181) maize farmers, while structured and validated interview schedule was used to obtain necessary information from the sampled respondents. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The mean age of sampled farmers was 48 years and majority (80.1%) of the farmers was male. The farmers with extension contact have access to different extension trainings on maize production in the study area. The average household sizes were 7 and 8, with the average farm sizes of 1.423ha and 1.417ha for both contact and non-contact maize farmers respectively. Those farmers with extension contact were found to be technically efficient than non-contact farmers. Significant relationship existed between some selected socio-economic characteristics of both sampled maize farmers and their maize output. The study therefore suggests the need to create more awareness on the roles of extension services on crop production among farmers and the authorities concern with extension service delivery should improve on the frequency of extension contact in order to encourage farmers' participation in extension activities in the study area and rural communities in Nigeria at large. Keywords: Extension training, technical efficiency, contact and non-contact maize farmers.

The Impact of Environmental Factors on Malaria Prevalence in a Peri-Urban Community in Kwara State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Olubunmi Ajike Mokuolu ◽  
Oluwayemisi D Adegboye ◽  
Olugbenga A Mokuolu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Multiple Regression Equation ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

<p>There is a consensus on the relationship between Malaria Prevalence (MP) and Environmental Factors (EF); however, there is a dearth of published data providing this evidence in a quantifiable way. This community based study was undertaken to identify the magnitude of the relationship between MP and key environmental factors in Okelele, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. A multi-staged sampling procedure was adopted for the selection of 501 children from 200 households. Children under the age of 14 years in the selected households were sampled to obtain baseline MP using malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (mRDT) kit. Key household informant interviews and structured questionnaire were used. Relevant socio-demographic characteristics of the households, EF and non EF were determined. Acquired data was analyzed using statistical tools to determine the relationship between various independent variables and mRDT. Variables were also entered into a multiple regression equation for the generation of a mathematical model. Ethical consent was obtained from the parents before samples were taken.The study showed that EF contributed to MP in the study area.  Integrated waste management system, and regular environmental sanitation were recommended.</p>

scholarly journals Analysis of cocoa processing and marketing in Abia State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-61
Author(s):  
R.D. Ejike ◽  
N.M. Chidiebere-Mark
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Road Network ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Regression Result ◽  
Cooperative Society ◽  
Processing Cost ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study analysed Cocoa processing and marketing in Abia State, Nigeria. It specifically assessed the socio-economic characteristics of the cocoa  processors, the structure and conduct of cocoa processors, cost and returns, marketing efficiency and constraints to cocoa processing and marketing in the study area. A total of 120 cocoa processors and marketers were randomly selected from the selected local governments  purposively chosen using a multistage sampling procedure. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from cocoa processors who also engage in marketing of cocoa. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results show that majority (56.7%) of the processors and marketers were males, with a mean age of 51.35 years, literates (98.3%), married (86.7%), members of cooperative society (75%,), had extension contact (60%) and have a mean household size of 5 persons with 11.2 years processing and marketing experience. Cost and return analysis revealed that cocoa processing and marketing is a profitable venture and the marketers were efficient at their trade. Multiple Regression result revealed that Age, Educational level, household size, were significant variables that influence marketing efficiency of processors and marketers in the study area. Constraints identified include; transportation, spoilage, price fluctuation amongst others. The study recommends among others the provision of infrastructure like modern processing facilities and good road network by government to improve efficiency in processing and marketing of cocoa. Keywords: Cocoa processing, Cost-return, Efficiency, Marketing

scholarly journals BUILDING ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT OF ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MOJOKERTO INDONESIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Eka Fafita Firdausi Arwiya ◽  
Sopiah Sangadji ◽  
Mohammed Arief
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Basic Concept ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
School Students ◽  
Personal Attitude ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
High Motivation ◽  
Selection Of

This study is intended to establish an entrepreneurial spirit among Islamic boarding school students in Mojokerto Indonesia. This study uses qualitative approach of phenomenological research. Participants in this study were Managers, Boarding School Caretakers, Extracurricular Teachers, Students, and Boarding School Alumni. The techniques used in collecting data are observation, deep interview, documentation, and questionnaires. The results showed that: (1) The basic concept of entrepreneurship taught to students include the selection of right business field and the formation of prospective employers character, (2) Personal attitude of students are formed through a variety of activities and applied in everyday life, becoming the culture of boarding school, (3) Students who have low motivation are guided continuously and high motivation of students are rewarded in the form of promotion, (4) Business ethics is taught to the students by following the traits of the Prophet: sidiq (right), amanah (trustworthy), tabligh (conveying), and fathonah (smart).

scholarly journals Urgent Need for Adolescent Physical Activity Policies and Promotion: Lessons from “Jeeluna”

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4464
Author(s):  
Omar J. Baqal ◽  
Hassan Saleheen ◽  
Fadia S. AlBuhairan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
National Study ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
School Students ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Physical inactivity is a growing concern in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and globally. Data on physical activity (PA) trends, barriers, and facilitators among adolescents in KSA are scarce. This study aims to identify PA trends amongst adolescents in KSA and associated health and lifestyle behaviors. Data from “Jeeluna”, a national study in KSA involving around 12,500 adolescents, were utilized. School students were invited to participate, and a multistage sampling procedure was used. Data collection included a self-administered questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, and blood sampling. Adolescents who performed PA for at least one day per week for >30 min each day were considered to “engage in PA”. Mean age of the participants was 15.8 ± 0.8 years, and 51.3% were male. Forty-four percent did not engage in PA regularly. Only 35% engaged in PA at school, while 40% were not offered PA at school. Significantly more 10–14-year old than 15–19-year-old adolescents and more males than females engaged in PA (<0.01). Mental health was better in adolescents who engaged in PA (<0.01). Adolescents who engaged in PA were more likely to eat healthy food and less likely to live a sedentary lifestyle (<0.01). It is imperative that socio-cultural and demographic factors be taken into consideration during program and policy development. This study highlights the urgent need for promoting PA among adolescents in KSA and addressing perceived barriers, while offering a treasure of information to policy and decision makers.

scholarly journals The Impact of Environmental Factors on Malaria Prevalence in a Peri-Urban Community in Kwara State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Olubunmi Ajike Mokuolu ◽  
Oluwayemisi D Adegboye ◽  
Olugbenga A Mokuolu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Multiple Regression Equation ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

<p>There is a consensus on the relationship between Malaria Prevalence (MP) and Environmental Factors (EF); however, there is a dearth of published data providing this evidence in a quantifiable way. This community based study was undertaken to identify the magnitude of the relationship between MP and key environmental factors in Okelele, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. A multi-staged sampling procedure was adopted for the selection of 501 children from 200 households. Children under the age of 14 years in the selected households were sampled to obtain baseline MP using malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (mRDT) kit. Key household informant interviews and structured questionnaire were used. Relevant socio-demographic characteristics of the households, EF and non EF were determined. Acquired data was analyzed using statistical tools to determine the relationship between various independent variables and mRDT. Variables were also entered into a multiple regression equation for the generation of a mathematical model. Ethical consent was obtained from the parents before samples were taken.The study showed that EF contributed to MP in the study area.  Integrated waste management system, and regular environmental sanitation were recommended.</p>

scholarly journals Economic impact and determinants of adoption of improved maize production technologies

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-228
Author(s):  
Abiodun Obayelu ◽  
Damilola Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Production Technology ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The problem of what production technologies to adopt, and the degree to which farm operations should be improved for attainment of optimum economic benefit have remained undetermined. This study analysed the economics and determinants of adoption of the improved maize (Zea mays) production technology package in Oyo State of Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select one hundred and twenty maize producing farmers for the study in 2016. Data for the study were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed with descriptive statistics and adoption index, regression analysis and the standard enterprise budgetary analysis. Results from the regression analysis showed that variables such as sex, farming experience, years of education, extension visits, and level of awareness of the technologies had a significant and positive influence on the adoption of improved maize technologies in the study area. Findings from the budgetary analysis revealed that improved maize production technology adopters made N438,367.23 compared to N374,426.44 profits per hectare of maize produced by the non-adopters during the year of survey. The results further revealed that on every naira invested in maize production, the adopters were able to make N7.64 in return compared to N6.00 returns by the non-adopters. There is the need for an increase in awareness of maize production technologies among the farmers, through the extension agents and social networks in order to increase the level of adoption of maize technologies.

scholarly journals Analysis of Profitability and Market Outlets of Smallholder Garri Producers in Ondo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 82-91
Author(s):  
O. A. Aturamu ◽  
A. E. Akinbola ◽  
O. O. Omosehin ◽  
D. T. Oguntuase
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Open Market ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Cost Of Transportation ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aims: To ascertain the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, identify the market outlets available in the area, estimate the profitability of garri processors, determine factors influencing the choice of market outlet employed by the processors, and identify the main constraints faced in processing garri in the area. Study Design: Primary data were used for this study and sourced through a well-structured questionnaire. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out among garri producers in Ondo State, Nigeria, between June and November, 2020. Methodology: A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents, while descriptive statistics, budgetary technique, and multinomial logit (MNL) regression were used for the data analysis. Results: The results revealed that female (63.3%) dominated the enterprise, and about 81.6% of them were married. The average age was 49 years old, and many (80%) of them were literate. The result established three main market outlets and they are: producer gate (43.3%), open market (20.0%), and middlemen (36.7%). The result of budgetary technique revealed that the venture is profitable given the values of gross margin and profit as 82,972.58 and 71,694.68, respectively. The value (2.37) of return on investment, indicating that about 2.37 was realized for every naira spent. The result of MNL affirmed that marital status, education, experience and profit accrued were the significant factors influencing the choice of market outlet in the area. It was unveiled that price fluctuations, poor road network and high cost of transportation were the main constraints faced by the garri processors in the area. Conclusion: The policy implication is that garri production business is viable, therefore it is capable to reduce hunger and poverty if properly managed with functioning and organized market outlets and structure.

scholarly journals Level of Savings among Maize Farmers in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
Haruna S. Umar ◽  
Emmanuel Peter
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Savings Accounts ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Cooperative Association ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined level of savings among maize farmers in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 80 respondents in the study area. Primary data were collected using well-structured  questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Multiple Linear Regression. The results show that half of the  respondents (50.0%) were within the age bracket of 21 - 40 years with a mean age of 42 years. Majority (83.8%) of the respondents were married. About 26.2% of the respondents had between 11 and 15 years of farming experience. More than half (56.2%) of the respondents belong to one cooperative association or another. Most of the respondents (81.2%) had access to extension contact with 46.3% of the respondents operating savings accounts with commercial banks. Household size (0.819**), farming experience (-0.589**), membership of association (-5.635**) and revenue from maize farming (0.00028**) were significant at 5% and constitute major determinants of savings in the study area. It is recommended that efforts should be made to increase earnings from maize farming through improved productivity by appropriate extension service. Also, savings with the financial institutions by the maize farmers should be encouraged through whittling down of administrative bottlenecks and, through extension of collateral-free credit facilities to them. Keywords: Savings, maize farmers, commercial banks

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