scholarly journals Youth’s Intention to Venture into Agriculture Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazlin Ali ◽  
Yee May Tan ◽  
Omer Thabet
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Sector Data

This study attempts to determine the factors influencing youth’s intention to venture into agriculture sector. Since Malaysia is a developing country, unemployment is one of a major issue especially youth unemployment. Malaysia government recognised that agriculture sector is an important sector to contribute nation GDP followed by service and manufacture. Government implemented actions through programmes for attracting youth’s intention. However, youth still lack of intention to venture into agriculture sector. Data was gathered through survey questionnaire on a total of 245 respondentswho are 15 to 40 years old. Data was analysed by using SPSS system and analyse methods are descriptive analysis, factor analysis, Chi square analysis and multiple regression analysis. Based on the result, it can conclude that youth’s intention will be affected by knowledge, attitude and acceptance as well as gender, age, marital status and education field of youth. By setting agriculture as an obligatory subject and offering agriculture based activities, there are recommended to government, agricultureagencies and universities to take responsibilities of attracting youth to venture into agriculture sector.

scholarly journals Factors influencing post-harvest losses of apples among growers in Paktia, Afghanistan

Food Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 2313-2321
Author(s):  
A. Amanullah ◽  
N.M. Nawi ◽  
N.H. Kamarulzaman ◽  
M.N. Shamsudin
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Transportation System ◽  
Direct Result ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Postharvest Losses ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Apple Products ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Postharvest losses have been highlighted as one of the determinants in fresh crop production in most developing countries. Losses in agricultural sector in the province of Paktia are largely due to the perishable quality of the produce and ineffective management of post-harvest. Many post-harvest losses are direct result of factors such as harvesting, sorting, grading, packaging, storage, transportation and marketing. Thus, it is important to identify factors related to postharvest losses of apples among the growers in Paktia, Afghanistan. Survey of three districts, namely Gardiz, Ahamdaba, and Saidkaram was conducted with 279 apple growers that were selected using systematic random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires via face to face interview. Data collected were then analyzed using descriptive analysis, chi-square analysis and factor analysis. The finding of descriptive analysis showed that among all the post-harvest activities based on the percentage ranking, all apple growers (100%) were involved in the marketing of apples in search of both direct or indirect channels to sell their produce to reduce the losses. This means in order to reduce apples losses, it is important to find a market for their products. From the Chi-square analysis results, there was a significant association between education level (P=0.046), farm size (P=0.000), farm experience (P=0.019), yield (P=0.000) and post-harvest losses. Moreover, the factor analysis results revealed seven factors that influenced post-harvest losses of apples namely harvesting, sorting, grading, packaging, storage, transportation and marketing. Therefore, establishing proper storages and packaging facilities will reduce apple grower’s losses, and enable easier marketing of their produce in different season throughout the year. Furthermore, sorting and grading will raise the value of apple products for a better marketing. Meanwhile, road transport and transportation system also have a significant impact on distribution of apple products in the study area. Therefore, it can be concluded that road transport and transportation system should be improved in order to reduce the losses of apple production.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL, PERSONALITY ON HOTEL STAFF WORKING ENGAGEMENT AT HO CHI MINH CITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (37) ◽  
pp. 12-23
Author(s):  
Giao Khanh Nam Ha ◽  
Anh Diep Tram Huynh ◽  
Ngan Thi Kim Nguyen ◽  
Tung Son Nguyen ◽  
Phuc Pham Hanh Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Viet Nam ◽  
Research Outcomes

The research was conducted to determine the effects of psychological capital on the personality on hotel staff working in an engagement setting in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. Data was collected by surveying 378 staffs who are working in hotels in Ho Chi Minh City which are rated 3 stars or more. Descriptive analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and linear regression analysis were used with SPSS 20 statistical package for data analysis. The results show that all psychological capital factors, including hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism have hadpositive impacts on hotel staffs’ work ethic. The study also demonstrated the effects of personality on the hotel staffs’ engagement with their work. The research outcomes suggest some managerial solutions to management problems by adapting psychological capital data and to take into consideration the personality of staff to enhance employees  working in engagement settings in Ho Chi Minh City.

scholarly journals RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTS OF READING HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY COURSE

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arzu Önel ◽  
Şule Fırat Durdukoca
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

<p>The aim of this study is to examine whether reading habits have any effects on the academic achievement of the biology course of high school students in Turkey. In the research, the relational screening model was preferred from the quantitative research models and the phenomenological approach was preferred from the qualitative research models, so the mixed method was used. The study group consists of 266 students studying in the final year of various high schools and who took biology courses before in the province of Kars in Turkey. Data were collected by the questionnaire form prepared by the researchers. In the questionnaire, the participants were asked 12 questions in total; 4 questions to determine the variables of the type of school, education fields, gender, school report marks, 5 close-ended questions to be thought to be able to determine their reading habits, 2 open-ended questions and 1 metaphor question. Frequency and percentage values were calculated for descriptive analysis of the answers given to the questionnaire items. Chi-square analysis was used to examine the relationship between demographic characteristics and the reading habits of the students, and the content analysis technique was used to analyze metaphors. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0882/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Analisis Tingkat Penerapan Manajemen Pengetahuan Dalam Membangun Organisasi Berbasis Pengetahuan (Studi Kasus PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya SE-JABODETABEK)

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Raniasari Bimanti Esthi ◽  
Anggraini Sukmawati
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Calculation Analysis

<p>PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya is a company engaged in the agribusiness industry that sells a wide range of agricultural goods. The development of the agribusiness industry, particularly agricultural stores are now increasing to fiercer competition. The objectives of this research were (1) Identify the level of knowledge management at PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya, (2) Identify the level of the activities associated with knowledge management at PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya, and (3) Analyzing the perceptions of employees regarding the application of knowledge management at PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya. The data that used in this research were primary data and secondary data. Collecting the respondences was done by quota sampling technique, database examine was done by descriptive analysis, average value calculation analysis, and chi-square analysis.<br />The result of average value calculation analysis showed level implementation of knowledge management was excellent (67,01%), represented from strongly agree answered 20,75% and agree answered 46,26%. Moreover, employees said bad, represented from less agree answered 19,97% and disagree 13,02%. In this research, found at least two components which employees feel valued and still yet to be repaired, that was 1) knowledge and 2) work time. The result average value calculation showed level of activity associated with knowledge management was less good (42,78%), represented five to ten times answered 22,78% and more than ten times 20%. Moreover, employees answered never 30% and less than five times 20%. The result chi-square showed employees’ perception about knowledge management based on employee characteristics where the majority of employees agreeing with the implementation of knowledge management.</p>

scholarly journals Customers’ Awareness and Attitude in Purchasing Herbal Products in Kuala Terengganu

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1S) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Nurul Nabilah Ramli ◽  
Nalini Arumugam
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Buying Behaviour ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Scale Design

The growth of the herbal industry in Malaysia has sparked the economy and it is identified as one of the new incomes to the country. This industry is expected to bring more job opportunities to the citizen in Malaysia. Demand for herbal products also has been increasing for the past few years. This study aims to contribute the general understanding of customer awareness and attitude in purchasing herbal products and show the relationship between demographic profile and customer awareness and attitude in purchasing herbal products. This study was conducted in Kuala Terengganu and the online Google form was used as study instrument for data collection. There were around 150 respondents that answered the questionnaire. The questionnaire was divided into 2 sections. The first section which is section A, discusses the socio-demographic profile of the respondents. The second part which is section B were in Likert-scale design to obtain the customers’ awareness and attitude in purchasing herbal products. Data that were collected in this study were analysed using a statistical tool which is Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The Descriptive analysis was used to provide simple summaries of the respondents while the Cross-tab with Chi-Square analysis was chosen to be used to test the statistical independence of the variables. From this study, the variable Age is the only demographic factor that shows a significant relationship towards the customers’ awareness and attitude in purchasing herbal products. Other demographic factors such as Gender, Education, Occupation, and Income shows independent and no relationship towards the customers’ awareness and attitude in purchasing herbal products. This study could be beneficial to researchers and marketers in understanding customer buying behaviour.

scholarly journals Straight Line Scoring by Clinical Competency Committees Using Emergency Medicine Milestones

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 716-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael S. Beeson ◽  
Stanley J. Hamstra ◽  
Melissa A. Barton ◽  
Kenji Yamazaki ◽  
Francis L. Counselman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Reporting Requirement ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Nominal Variables

ABSTRACT Background  In 2013, milestone ratings became a reporting requirement for emergency medicine (EM) residency programs. Programs rate each resident in the fall and spring on 23 milestone subcompetencies. Objective  This study examined the incidence of straight line scoring (SLS) for EM Milestone ratings, defined as a resident being assessed the same score across the milestone subcompetencies. Methods  This descriptive analysis measured the frequencies of SLS for all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)–accredited EM programs during the 2015–2016 academic year. Outcomes were the frequency of SLS in the fall and spring milestone assessments, changes in the number of SLS reports, and reporting trends. Chi-square analysis compared nominal variables. Results  There were 6257 residents in the fall and 6588 in the spring. Milestone scores were reported for 6173 EM residents in the fall (99% of 6257) and spring (94% of 6588). In the fall, 93% (5753 residents) did not receive SLS ratings and 420 (7%) did, with no significant difference compared with the spring (5776 [94%] versus 397 [6%]). Subgroup analysis showed higher SLS results for residents' first ratings (183 of 2136 versus 237 of 4220, P &lt; .0001) and for their final ratings (200 of 2019 versus 197 of 4354, P &lt; .0001). Twenty percent of programs submitted 10% or more SLS ratings, and a small percentage submitted more than 50% of ratings as SLS. Conclusions  Most programs did not submit SLS ratings. Because of the statistical improbability of SLS, any SLS ratings reduce the validity assertions of the milestone assessments.

National trends in local excision and esophagectomy for cT1N0 esophageal cancer.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 62-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily C. Sturm ◽  
Whitney Zahnd ◽  
John D. Mellinger ◽  
Sabha Ganai
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Local Excision ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cox Regression Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Over Time

62 Background: Esophageal cancer management has evolved due to improvements in staging and treatment strategies. Endoscopic local excision presents an attractive option for definitive management of T1 cancers, avoiding the morbidity of esophagectomy. We hypothesized that for cT1N0 cancers, patients who underwent local excision would have lower survival compared to esophagectomy due to potential discordant staging. Methods: The National Cancer Database was queried for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and adenocarcinoma (AC) with AJCC T1N0 clinical stage who underwent local excision (n = 1625) or esophagectomy (n = 3255) between 1998 and 2012. Chi-square analysis was used to compare demographic and clinical characteristics by procedure. Chi-square trend analysis was performed to assess trends in procedure type over time. Cox Regression analysis was performed to assess survival by procedure controlling for demographic and clinical characteristics. Results: Between 1998 and 2012, the proportion of patients who underwent local excision increased from 12% to 50% for all patients (p < 0.001); from 17% to 40% for SCC patients (p < 0.001); and from 9% to 51% for AC patients (p < 0.001). Surgical procedure varied significantly by demographic, socioeconomic status, facility, and tumor-related factors. 65% of cT1N0 cancers had concordant clinical and pathological staging after esophagectomy, with 11% having positive nodal disease; 44% were concordant after local excision. While no significant difference was seen in unadjusted survival, adjusted Cox Regression analysis indicated worse survival after esophagectomy compared to local excision for all cases (HR 1.67; 95% CI, 1.40-2.00) and for ACs with concordant staging (HR 1.54; 95% CI, 1.11-2.14). Conclusions: Local excision for cT1N0 esophageal cancer has increased over time. Staging concordance for esophagectomy is seen in two-thirds of cases. Contrary to our hypothesis, patients undergoing local excision for T1N0 cancers have better overall survival than those undergoing esophagectomy, which may reflect early differences in mortality and/or selection bias. As this study was unable to distinguish T1a from T1b, further analysis is warranted.

scholarly journals IDENTIFIKASI FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI PERUBAHAN PEMANFAATAN LAHAN PERUMAHAN UNTUK TUJUAN KOMERSIAL DI KORIDOR JALAN DR. WAHIDIN SUDIROHUSODO KOTA PONTIANAK

Pondasi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Meli Ardiana ◽  
Ely Nurhidayati ◽  
Meta Indah Fitriani
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Land Ownership ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Residential Land ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Total Study Area ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

ABSTRACTThe Corridor Street dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo with an area of 0.425 km2 or 3% of the total area of Pontianak City District, Sungai Jawi Village. Street Dr. Corridor Wahidin Sudirohusodo in the RTRW of Pontianak City in 2013-2033 which is 95% of the allocation for residential areas. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence changes in the use of residential land for commercial purposes in the corridor of Street dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo. This study uses a quantitative approach with quantitative descriptive analysis techniques and descriptive statistical analysis techniques using cross tabulation and chi square. The results showed that the corridor of Street dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo can conclude that from 2015 to 2021 the development of trade and services increased by 4.89 Ha or 28.5% of the total study area and settlements decreased by 3.07 Ha or 17.9% of the total study area. The results of crosstab and chi square analysis, the factors that influence changes in residential land use for commercial purposes, namely aspects of land ownership for education level, occupation, length of stay, and land ownership status have a relationship, for aspects of accessibility and completeness of public utilities the variable is fixed value. because the community feels satisfied and this is a very supportive factor for the community to open a business, and for the fiscal aspect of land there is a relationship. Keywords : Trade and services, land use change. ABSTRAKKoridor Jalan dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo dengan luas 0,425 km2 atau 3% dari total wilayah Kecamatan Pontianak Kota, Kelurahan Sungai Jawi. Koridor Jalan Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo di dalam RTRW Kota Pontianak Tahun 2013-2033 yaitu 95% merupakan peruntukkan kawasan perumahan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi perubahan pemanfaatan lahan perumahan untuk tujuan komersial di  koridor Jalan dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dan teknik analisis statistik deskriptif menggunakan tabulasi silang dan chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan koridor Jalan dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo dapat disimpulkan bahwa dari tahun 2015 sampai ke tahun 2021 perkembangan perdagangan dan jasa naik sebesar 4,89 Ha atau 28,5% dari total wilayah kajian dan permukiman menyusut sebesar 3,07 Ha atau 17,9% dari total wilayah kajian. Hasil analisa crosstab dan chi square, faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi perubahan pemanfaatan lahan perumahan untuk tujuan komersial yaitu aspek kepemilikan lahan untuk tingkat pendidikan, pekerjaan, lama tinggal, dan status kepemilikan lahan memiliki keterkaitan hubungan, untuk aspek aksesibilitas dan kelengkapan utilitas umum variabel bernilai tetap dikarenakan masyarakat merasa sudah puas dan ini menjadi faktor yang sangat mendudukung masyarakat membuka usaha, dan untuk aspek fiskal lahan memiliki keterkaitan hubungan.Kata kunci :  Perdagangan dan jasa, perubahan pemanfaatan lahan.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of mechanically tenderized beef labels on influencing practices of cooking beef in British Columbia

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arunjit Heran ◽  
BCIT School of Health Sciences, Environmental Health ◽  
Bobby Sidhu
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Safety Education ◽  
Nominal Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Food Safety Education ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Beef Products ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

  Background: Mechanically tenderized beef poses a higher risk for Escherichia coli 0157:H7 infection than intact beef and has been implicated in several outbreaks. As such, all products are mandated to be labeled in Canada. Purpose: This study assessed the effectiveness of mechanically tenderized beef labels on influencing practices of cooking beef in British Columbia. Methods: 74 adults within British Columbia who cooked beef were surveyed electronically using a snowball method. An inferential (Pearson chi-square analysis) and descriptive analysis was performed on the nominal data in PSPP and Microsoft Excel respectively. Results: Only 8% of respondents abided with information on mechanically tenderized beef labels. No statistically significant associations were found between practices of abiding with information on mechanically tenderized beef labels and various socio-demographic factors (e.g. age, gender, education level, and food safety education) (p<0.01). The practice of not using food thermometers was the major contributing factor that lowered the effectiveness of mechanically tenderized beef labels. Conclusion: Mechanically tenderized beef labels were ineffective in influencing behaviours of cooking beef in British Columbia. Therefore, other risk communication strategies are needed to persuade adults in British Columbia to adequately cook mechanically tenderized beef products. Recommendations: Future studies can assess whether the general public is properly cooling mechanically tenderized beef as the label does not address this practice.  

scholarly journals PREFERENSI KONSUMEN TERHADAP MINYAK KELAPA MURNI (VIRGIN COCONUT OIL/VCO) DI KABUPATEN KONAWE (Consumers Preferences toward Virgin Coconut Oil in Konawe Regency)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yudha Ramadhan Bahari ◽  
Bahari Bahari ◽  
R. Marsuki Iswandi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Water Clarity ◽  
Oil Products ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Post Purchase

The emergence of many healthy oil products in market has caused consumers to have different preference in choosing a product that suits their needs. Consumer’s decision in choosing a product is highly determined by attributes attached to the product. The purpose of this study was to analyze consumers’ attitude in buying VCO oil, to determine stages involved in a decision made by consumers when buying VCO oil, and analyze VCO oil attributes that are mostly considered by consumers. Methods of data analysis were chi square analysis, fishbein analysis, and descriptive analysis. Results of the study showed that the consumers’ attitude towards VCO oil was positive and they agreed with the product. The consumers also had positive preference to VCO oil. Stages involved in the consumers’ decision-making were identifying their needs by searching for the advantages, directly seeking for information to sellers, alternative buying decision that was influenced by peers and relatives, post purchase evaluation. The attributes of VCO oil that received most consideration from consumers were consecutively the followings: health benefits 77.50percent, distinctive aroma of coconut oil 75 percent, water clarity 73.75 percent, quality and packaging 72.50 percent, and price and availability 71.25 percent.Keywords: VCO; preference; attitude; product attributes

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