scholarly journals Constraints faced by rice processors in milling and branding of home grown rice in Enugu State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-127
Author(s):  
Cynthia Uzoamaka Nwachukwu ◽  
Ikenna Charles Ukwuaba ◽  
Jonathan Onyebuchi Umeh
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Marketing Information

This study examined the constraints faced by rice processors in milling and branding of home grown rice produced in Enugu State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to examine the factors that influence the branding of home grown processed rice and examine the major constraints in processing home grown produced rice into high quality rice. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to survey 23 respondents across three communities in three local government areas and two agricultural zones selected. Factor analysis, mean and percentages were used to analyse the data collected. Findings showed that along the unit of home grown rice branding, packaging is the only form of branding carried out by processors. The factors that influenced the branding of home grown processed rice in the study area were grouped into four which include inability to appreciate new technology, non-availability of required technology, labour and cost of packaging materials. Also, the major constraints in the processing of home grown rice to improved quality brands are grouped into five factors which are inability to appreciate new knowledge, new technology, communication on storage facilities, labour and marketing information. Rice processors should be trained adequately on branding and improving the quality of home grown processed rice and provision of the required technology. This will improve the competitiveness of home grown rice relative to imported rice thereby increasing its demand.Keywords: Rice processing, branding, constraints, factor analysis, Enugu State

scholarly journals Analysis of Consumers’ Preference for Local Rice among Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
G. T. Ajayi ◽  
A. Ajiboye
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Good Taste ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government

Consumers’ preference for local rice determines its demand. Therefore, the study was carried out to analyze consumers’ preference for local rice among households in Ekiti State. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for this study. A total of 240 women were randomly selected from three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the State. Primary data were obtained with the use of a well-structured interview schedule. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistic like logistic regression. The mean age of the respondents was 38 years and more than half (53.3%) of the respondents were females. Most (70.0%) of the respondents had a mean family size of 7 persons. Most (87.0%) preferred local rice and factors influencing consumers’ preference for local rice include good nutritional value, quality of rice and good taste. Local rice was very much preferred by the respondents. Logistic regression shows that significant influence exists between price, taste, availability of rice and presence of particles and preferred choice of rice. Therefore, efforts should be made by the government to formulate price control policy on local rice for its affordability by the consumers and there should be improvement on processing technology of local rice to eliminate presence of particles for improved quality and good taste to enhance the consumers’ preference for choice of rice. Also, the government should support farmers through provision of incentives and credit facilities so as to produce more local rice for its availability all year round.

scholarly journals Participation in social group and wellbeing status of rural women in Oyo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-23
Author(s):  
Oluwaseun Aderonke Adeleke ◽  
Falilat Shadefunmi Alani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Social Group ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Group Participation ◽  
Multi Stage

This study examined participation in social group and wellbeing status of rural women in Oyo State. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to obtain data from 170 rural women who are members of selected social groups. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. More than half (54.1%) of the respondents had low level of social group participation. Benefits derived from social group participation were social control ( x̄ = 1.65), access to credits and loans ( x̄ =1.35), security of goods ( x̄ =1.62) and invitation to social functions ( x̄ =1.72). Time ( x̄ =0.64), distance of the meeting venue ( x̄ =0.45) and financial constraint ( x̄ =0.39) were some of the factors that affect social group participation among the women. There was no significant relationship between participation (r = 0.126) in social group and wellbeing status of rural women. Based on these findings, this study has implications for the assessment of social groups in rural communities as they serve as strong platform for dissemination of social and agricultural information. This study therefore recommends that social groups should be well organised by engaging in activities that will improve the quality of life of rural women in all spheres, this will increase their involvement in group activities, improve their wellbeing and ensure rural development.Keywords: Participation, social groups, social security, time, wellbeing

scholarly journals The scientific and pedagogical potential of the university: essence and structure

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Yurii Skyba
Keyword(s):  
Informal Education ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Teaching Environment ◽  
Intangible Resources ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Teaching Research ◽  
Knowledge Competencies ◽  
The University

The article provides a theoretical underpinning for the concepts of «academic and teaching potential of the university», «potential of the academic and teaching environment of the university» and «potential of academic and teaching workers». The academic and teaching potential of the university is a set of informational, intellectual and intangible resources, conditions and opportunities established at the university for the production and accumulation of new knowledge, ideas, technologies, competencies and other productive properties that contribute to high quality of education, research and management, the image of the university and its competitiveness at the international level. The potential of the academic and teaching environment of the university is a set of informational, intellectual, intangible resources, conditions and opportunities created at the university for production and accumulation of new knowledge, development of competencies and other productive properties that are purposefully used in scientific and educational sphere and contribute to high quality of educational, scientific and managerial activities. The potential of academic and teaching staff is a set of accumulated knowledge, competencies and other productive properties that are necessary for professional (teaching, research and management) activities, and can be developed during formal, non-formal and informal education to improve the quality of teaching, research and management activities. The structure of academic and teaching potential of the university in which intellectual, emotional and spiritual components are specified is given.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Penentu Kualiti Pengurusan Zakat: Kajian Terhadap Lembaga Zakat Selangor (Lzs) di Sepang

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-44
Author(s):  
Maryam Abd Rashid ◽  
Hairunnizam Wahid ◽  
Sanep Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Service quality is an important element in assessing the ability of institutions to meet its goals. The objective of this paper is to examine the factors that probably affect the quality of service for zakat institution, especially in Sepang using the SERVQUAL model which has five factors; reliability, react, assurance, empathy and tangible. A total of 103 respondents from Muslim entrepreneurs have participated in this study. This study uses several approaches, including exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and logistic regression analysis. Findings indicate that empathy and tangible are significant factors affecting the quality of service LZS in model studied. Several implications have been discussed in this study. Keywords : LZS’s service quality, Muslim entrepreneurs, SERVQUAL Abstrak Kualiti perkhidmatan adalah satu elemen penting dalam menilai keupayaan institusi untuk memenuhi matlamatnya. Objektif kertas ini adalah untuk melihat faktor yang dijangka mempengaruhi kualiti perkhidmatan institusi zakat khususnya di daerah Sepang dengan menggunakan model SERVQUAL yang mempunyai lima faktor iaitu kebolehpercayaan, bertindak balas, jaminan, empati dan kewujudan. Sejumlah 103 responden yang terdiri daripada usahawan muslim telah mengambil bahagian dalam kajian ini.  Kajian ini menggunakan beberapa ujian termasuklah analisis tinjauan faktor (EFA) dan analisis regresi logistik. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan faktor empati dan kewujudan adalah signifikan dan mempengaruhi kualiti perkhidmatan LZS dalam model yang dikaji. Beberapa implikasi kajian turut dibincangkan dalam kajian ini. Kata kunci : kualiti perkhidmatan LZS, usahawan muslim, SERVQUAL

Study of Intentions to Use Cloud CRM Within Saudi SMEs

2019 ◽  
pp. 33-50
Author(s):  
Karim Mezghani ◽  
Mohammed AbdulAziz Almansour
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Managerial Perspective

This chapter attempts to study the intentions to use cloud-based CRM applications through a combination between a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and a Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). To test the different links identified in the research model, a research questionnaire was prepared and sent to marketing managers within Saudi SMEs in Saudi Arabia. A total of 41 useful questionnaires were collected. The authors opted to the structural equation modeling (SEM) using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) to analyze data. The tests are prepared with XLstat software since it integrates both factor analysis and PLS modules. Among the main statistical analyses, the authors conclude that the TPB-TAM is suitable to study cloud CRM. From a managerial perspective, the authors expect that cloud CRM is perceived with good impression and that this new technology should be implemented strongly and gradually in SMEs to improve the quality of services provided to customers and organizations.

scholarly journals Improving Biology Students’ Interest and Achievement through Collaborative Instructional Strategy

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-20
Author(s):  
Onu, William O. ◽  
Anyaegbunam, Ngozi J. ◽  
Uzoigwe, Anthony U.
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Interest Inventory ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Enugu State

Aims: The study was designed to determine the effect of collaborative instructional strategy in improving students’ interest and achievement in Biology. Study Design: The study was adopted quasi-experimental research design and was conducted in Obollo-Afor education zone. Place and Duration: The study was conducted in Obollo-Afor education zone of Enugu state and spanned 7 months, between October 2018 to May 2019. Methodology: Population of the study comprised of 1,691 SSI Biology students, from where a sample of 200 students from six (6) intact classes was sampled using multi-stage sampling procedure, to take part in the study. Biology achievement test and Biology interest inventory were instruments used to collect data for the study. Data were analysed using mean, standard deviation and ANCOVA. Results: Findings revealed that students taught Biology using collaborative instructional strategy had better achievement and interest ratings, than those taught with the conventional method, female Biology students have slightly better interest and achievement that male Biology students when taught with collaborative instructional strategy and the interaction effect of gender and instructional method on achievement is significant.  Conclusion: The study concludes that considering the ability of the collaborative instructional strategy to improve interest and achievement in Biology, it should be adopted as a method of teaching the subject in Nigerian secondary schools. 

PRE-FLIGHT CONSIDERATIONS, IN-FLIGHT SERVICES, AND POST-FLIGHT RECEPTIONS: FACTORS INFLUENCING PASSENGERS’ INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE CHOICES

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Ayodele Adekunle Faiyetole ◽  
Temitope
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Latent Factors ◽  
Choice Making ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
International Airline ◽  
Component Matrix

The proliferation of airlines plying the international routes, triggered by the needed deregulation policies, has equally caused prospective air travelers to be constantly faced with critical pre-flight decisions, especially as they regard airline choice making for scheduled and on-demand flights. Considering the international bound passengers for scheduled flights at MMIA, this paper examines seventeen variables, wilfully or unconsciously thought-out by the passengers before choosing the airline to travel with. Factor analysis unveils that there are five components with Eigenvalue higher than the critical (1.000) and with an appreciable cumulative percent of variance (62.336 percent), indicative that there are five latent factors determining international passengers’ airline choices from a developing country. The Varimax rotated component matrix placed eleven variables with factor loading (>0.70) on these five factors. The paper concludes that the service quality of the full spectra of the airlines’ preflight, in-flight and post-flight services could be more carefully considered, maintained and regularly upgraded in order to attract and, or retain passengers.

Development of Generation Technology of High Quality Semi-Solid Slurry by Double-Axis-Electromagnetic Stirrer Combined with Properly Designed Cup

2012 ◽  
Vol 192-193 ◽  
pp. 441-446
Author(s):  
Masayuki Itamura ◽  
Koichi Anzai ◽  
Naoya Hirata ◽  
Shinichi Shimaski ◽  
Takuma Maeda
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Rotating Magnetic Field ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Cup Design

For the semi-solid casting process it is very important to make high quality slurry with high speed and low cost. Recently the double-axis-electromagnetic stirrer is developed as the slurry-making tool. This stirrer has rotating magnetic field (RMF) and linear traveling magnetic field (TMF). This new technology shows several advantages in the quality of slurry. The cup design is also important to make uniform quality slurry. In this paper the new stirrer and its advantages from test report and technology of cup design is introduced.

scholarly journals Consumers’ Perception and acceptability of Nigerian rice in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jemimah Timothy Ekanem ◽  
Idongesit Michael Umoh ◽  
Edidiong Mfon Bassey
Keyword(s):  
Target Population ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Product Availability ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined consumers’ perception and acceptability of local rice brands produced, processed and packaged in Akwa Ibom State. The target population for the study comprised all the local rice consumers in the various households of the study area. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used in selecting 340 respondents for the study. Data were collected with the use of structured questionnaire and analysed using, means, standard deviation and rankings. Findings showed that consumers’ perception of local rice in the study area was highly positive. The respondents perceived that local rice is tasty ( x̄ =3.63), both the rich and the poor have access to local rice ( x̄ =3.63), the rice has high nutritive contents ( x̄ =3.56) and is cheaper when compared to foreign rice ( x̄ =3.54). Also, respondents demonstrated good level of acceptability of local rice with an index value of 0.4029. Since the perception of the respondents promotes acceptability of the locally produced rice, more should be done to promote the positive perception while increasing acceptability level of the respondents through improvement of the quality of local rice produced by the state, product availability, advertisement, brand promotions and of course improved packaging of the rice products. Keywords: Perception of Nigeria rice, acceptability of local rice in Akwa Ibom State

A New Technology of Improving Surface Quality of Engine Cylinder

2007 ◽  
Vol 359-360 ◽  
pp. 138-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
X.J. Zhu ◽  
Hong Jun Xu ◽  
Yan Xia Gao ◽  
Zhi Meng Lu
Keyword(s):  
Cast Iron ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
New Technology ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Engine Cylinder

This paper introduces the new technology of ultrasonic vibration honing, and analyzes the cutting principle of ultrasonic honing in terms of cutting motion, grain performance and cutting quantity. Then, the applied effect used in the cast-iron cylinder of DY90 is introduced. The principle and the structure of this device are discussed. This new technology can further be used in micro-car’s cylinder, can provides a high-productivity, high-quality for cast-iron cylinder.

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