Division of Labour in Rice Production and Processing across Gender in Ogun State, Nigeria

This study assessed division of labour in rice production and processing across gender in Ogun state, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used in sampling 120 rice farmers who are both producers and processors. Primary data were obtained from the respondents with the use of structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using frequency, percentage, charts, mean and t-test statistic. The findings revealed that, in rice production; clearing of farm land (90.0%), de-stumping/packing (98.3%), and tilling of land (98.3%) were mainly carried out by men while women were more involved in activities such as planting (52.5%), weeding (50.8%), bird scaring (69.%), harvesting and packing (74.2%). In rice processing; men performed major activities in milling (95.8%), de-stoning (95.0%) and transportation (91.6%) while women were more involved in threshing (84.2%), sun drying (80.9%), and winnowing (87.5%). The result of t- test showed that, there was significant differences in the average quantity of rice (kg) produced by men and women in year 2012 (t=3.930; p≤0.05), 2013 (t=4.748; p≤0.05), 2014 (t=3.570; p≤0.05) and 2016 (t=3.096); p≤0.05) but there was no significant difference between the average rice produced by men and women (t=0.308; p>0.05) in year 2015. Interventions to address the rice production and processing in major energy require activities (like clearing, milling) should be tailored towards men while low energy activities (like planting, harvesting, marketing) interventions should be tailored towards women in order to enhance high productivity and quality processing. Keywords: gender division of labour, rice production, rice processing

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Comparative evaluation of economic benefits of adopters and non-adopters of improved fish production technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.51791/njap.v44i2.994 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 (2) ◽

pp. 230-247

Author(s):

S. S Ashley-Dejo ◽

O. J. Olaoye ◽

O. A. Adelaja

Keyword(s):

Comparative Evaluation ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Fish Production ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Production Technologies

This study assessed the Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary analysis profitability ratios and inferential statistics. The study revealed that a Significant level of profit obtained from the study is evidence that adopters had more profit than non-adopters. comparative evaluation of economic benefits of adopters and nonadopters of improved fish production technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected with the aid of structured interview schedule administered to 222 active fish farmers using purposive and simple random sampling procedure. dopters of improved fish production technologies earned mean revenue of N4,873,521.29 with gross margin of N2,376,616.36 while non-adopters earned N3,347,719.08 with gross margin of N1,432,805.00. The results showed Benefit Cost Ratio (1.69 and 1.49), Rate of Return on Investment (0.69 and 0.49), Gross Revenue ratio (0.59 and 0.67), Expenses Structure Ratio (0.15 and 0.17) and Net Profit Margin (0.41 and 0.33) for both the adopters and non-adopters. There was a significant association between adoption of improved technologies and sex, educational level, occupation and marital status. Also, there was a significant relationship between adoption of improved technology and age, years of experience and house hold size. There was a significant difference between the profit level of adopters and non-adopters of improved technologies.

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Tüketicilerin Pandemi Sürecindeki Satın Alma Davranışlarının Cinsiyetlere Göre İncelenmesi

Economics Literature ◽

10.22440/elit.3.1.4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 32-45

Author(s):

Esra Koç ◽

Fatma Fehime Aydın

Keyword(s):

T Test ◽

Survey Study ◽

Survey Method ◽

Purchasing Behavior ◽

Men And Women ◽

Healthy Nutrition ◽

Epidemic Period ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Gender Factor ◽

Unusual Situation

The COVID-19 pandemic that emerged in late 2019 significantly affected the whole world. Policies used by governments to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic have also affected the behavior of consumers. It is not easy to predict how the pandemic, which emerged as an unusual situation, will affect the purchasing behavior of consumers. In the study, it is aimed to investigate the effect of COVID-19 on the purchasing behavior of consumers depending on the gender factor. For this purpose, the survey method was applied in the study. The sample of the study consists of 397 people. The study was conducted on Turkey. T-test and variance analysis were used in this survey study. According to the findings obtained as a result of the research, it has been determined that the behavior of consumers changed significantly during the COVID-19 period and these changes were especially aimed at meeting the physiological and safety needs, which are one of their basic needs. A significant difference was observed in the behaviors of women and men. It has been observed that women shop more in case of panic, while men are more interested in online consumption. There have also been cases where men and women exhibit similar behavior. For example, it has been found that the demand for healthy nutrition and hygiene products has increased significantly for both women and men during the epidemic period.

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Level of Sensitization on the Gains of Inclusion Dairy Cattle in Paddy Grazing and Formulated Feeds to End Herders-Farmers Conflict in Northern Nigeria

American International Journal of Agricultural Studies ◽

10.46545/aijas.v3i1.17 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 66-72

Keyword(s):

Dairy Cattle ◽

Field Survey ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Rice Production ◽

Rice Farming ◽

Farming Practices ◽

North Central ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Interview Guide ◽

Cattle Rearing

This study was borne out of the fact that rice farming and cattle rearing are predominant in the northern parts of Nigeria. But there have been increasing conflicts between farmers and herdsmen particularly in north-central. To address this problem, this study empirically looked at the nexus between sensitization on gains from paddy grazing and farming practices in rice production. Data were collected from three hundred and twenty respondents with the aid of a structured interview guide and field survey. It was found that instead of using organic manure, Urea (55%) and NPK (36.9%) fertilizers were applied on the rice farms. Most (89.4%) of the respondents were not sensitized on the benefits of paddy grazing to the dairy cattle, environment, and soil. Results of the t-test indicated that no significant difference existed in the farming practices for rice production in Niger and Benue States (t = 8.9). The level of sensitization on paddy grazing correlates with the farm practices of the respondents (r = 0.69). This study concluded that respondents did not aware that paddy grazing could lead to increased rice and milk production.

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The Effect of Demographic Factors on Consumer Purchase Intention in Buying Television Set in Kathmandu Valley: An Empirical Study

Pravaha ◽

10.3126/pravaha.v25i1.31871 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 23-32

Author(s):

Bharat Rai

Keyword(s):

Purchase Intention ◽

Age Groups ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

T Test ◽

Primary Data ◽

Sampling Location ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Anova Test ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Impact

The main objective of the research is to identify the impact of demographic factors on purchase intention. The study examine whether there is any significant differences on consumers’ purchase intention of television across gender, age groups and education level. Primary data has been used in the study. The structured questionnaire has been used for collection of primary data. Convenient sampling technique has been used to collect information from the respondents and 394respondents have been taken from customers buying Television in Kathmandu. The sampling location for the research has been allocated in show room, colleges and houses in Kathmandu. Age, gender and level of education have been taken as independent variables and purchase intention has been taken as dependent variable. Percentage has been used to analyze the purchase intention of respondents; independent sample t-test and ANOVA Test have been used to analyze the collected data and to draw valid conclusions by using SPSS. The result of independent sample t-test showed that there is no significant difference on purchase intention between male and female in buying television in Nepalese market. The result of ANOVA Test showed that there is no significant difference on purchase intention among different age groups. But the result of ANOVA Test showed that there is significant difference on purchase intention among different level of education.

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VARIASI POLA SIDIK JARI SOROH BRAHMANA SIWA DI BALI

SIMBIOSIS Journal of Biological Sciences ◽

10.24843/jsimbiosis.2017.v05.i02.p01 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 38

Author(s):

Ida Bagus Bajing Agastya ◽

I Ketut Junitha ◽

Ni Nyoman Wirasiti

Keyword(s):

T Test ◽

Ridge Count ◽

Chi Square ◽

Men And Women ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Result Show ◽

Chi Square Test

ABSTACTResearch was conducted to determine the patterns of Brahmana Shiva fingerprint in Bali. The fingerprint samplesas many as 240 people, which consist of 120 men and 120 women from four generation of Brahmana Shiva in Bali. Thefingerprints were collected using a fingerprint pad then the data were analyzed using Chi–Square test, Student-t test,Dankmerijer index and Furuhata index. The result of fingerprints examination shown that there were four fingerprintspattern i.e. arch (A), loop ulnar (LU), loop radial (LR), and whorl (W) from four sub clan (Brahmana Manuaba, Kemenuh,Keniten, Mas), with different frequencies and anequal distribution from each fingers and both hands. The arch (A) patternin clan Brahmana Manuaba and Kemenuh have the same 0.83 % frequencies, while the frequencies of Keniten 1.17 % andMas 1.67 %. The frequencies of Loop ulnar (LU) pattern from clan Brahmana Mas were 42.66 %, Manuaba 36 %, Keniten39 %, and Kemenuh 34.33 %. The frequency of loop radial (LR) pattern from clan Brahmana Manuaba were 42.17 %,Keniten 41.83 %, Mas 37.83 %, and Kemenuh 29.51 %. The frequencies of whorl (W) pattern from sub clan BrahmanaKemenuh, Manuaba, Keniten, and Mas were 35.33 %, 22 %, 18 %, and 17.83 %, respectively. The result show asignificant differences between sub clan Mas and Kemenuh using Dankmerijer Index (DI). The result show a significantdifferences between sub clan Kemenuh with Mas, Keniten and Manuaba using Furuhata Index (FI). Total Ridge Countbetween men and women of Brahmana Shiva offspring showed unsignificantly diferences at level 5%. However, there wasa significant difference of Total Ridge Count from sub clan Manuaba with Mas, Kemenuh, and Keniten.Keywords : fingerprints, arch, loop, whorl, clan brahmana shiva.

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Service Quality of Traditional and Islamic Commercial Banks in Bangladesh

Khulna University Business Review ◽

10.35649/kubr.2019.14.1.1 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 7-16

Author(s):

Shohel Rana ◽

Imran Ahmed Shakeer

Keyword(s):

Service Quality ◽

Commercial Banks ◽

Small Sample Size ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Small Sample ◽

Primary Data ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose: This study aims to know the service quality of the different private commercial banks operating in Bangladesh with the rapid advancement in information technology and provide some guidelines to improve their service qualities. Methodology: The study used both primary and secondary data to support the objective. Primary data were collected from 240 customers, of whom 120 customers are from traditional private commercial banks and the rest from private Islamic commercial banks operating in Bangladesh using a structured interview schedule, naming SERVQUAL. The study used a convenience sampling method to select respondents. Secondary data were collected from different journals, newspaper articles, books, and various published sources. An independent samples t-test was conducted in the test of the hypothesis. Findings: This study found a significant difference between the traditional and Islamic commercial banks’ service quality and added that the study area’s customers/clients are not fully satisfied with either traditional private commercial banks or Islamic banks. However, Islamic commercial banks are showing a relatively better picture. Research Limitations: The Study is limited to Bangladesh’s small marginal market and a small sample size of only 240 respondents, which cannot sufficiently reflect the large population’s actual scenario. Practical Implications: The Study will help manage the traditional and Islamic commercial banks and policymakers to improve their service quality and improve monitoring efficiency. Originality/value: The Study extensively identified some factors to improve the traditional and Islamic commercial banks’ service quality for both the banks’ and policymakers’ management. In this regard, the critical factors can be the number of employees and the number of counters, increasing ATM services, ensuring faster services, flexible loan disbursement policy, sufficient floor space, suitable sitting arrangements, and improved online services.

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Physical Self-Concept dan Body Mass Index: Hubungan dan Perbedaan berdasarkan Gender

Jurnal Terapan Ilmu Keolahragaan ◽

10.17509/jtikor.v4i2.19016 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 127-132

Author(s):

Iman Ermawan ◽

Jajat Jajat ◽

Nana Sutisna

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Body Mass ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

T Test ◽

Self Concept ◽

Men And Women ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Relationship

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji hubungan antara Physical Self-Concept (PSC)dengan Body Mass Index (BMI)serta perbedaan PSC dan BMI berdasarkan gender. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah assosiasonal (correlational dan kausal-komparatif). Sample berjumlah 59 orang siswa remaja SMA di Kabupaten Ciamis. Instrument yang digunakan untuk mengukur PSC adalah Physical Self Description Questionnaire (PSDQ). Untuk menguji hubungan antara PSC dan BMI digunakan koefisien korelasi, dan untuk uji beda digunakan independent sample t-test. Hasil pengolahan dan analisis menunjukan bahwa, (1) tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara PSC dan BMI (p 0.05); (2) tidak terdapat perbedaan BMI yang signifikan antara laki-laki dan perempuan (p 0.05); (3) terdapat perbedaan PSC yang signifikan antara laki-laki dan perempuan (p 0.05).This study aims to examine the relationship between Physical Self-Concept (PSC) and Body Mass Index (BMI) and differences in PSC and BMI based on gender. The method used in this study is associational (correlational and causal-comparative). Sample amounted to 59 high school teenagers in Ciamis Regency. The instrument used to measure PSC is Physical Self Description Questionnaire (PSDQ). To test the relationship between PSC and BMI used the correlation coefficient, and for the different tests used independent sample t-test. The results of processing and analysis show that, (1) there is no significant relationship between PSC and BMI (p 0.05); (2) there was no significant difference in BMI between men and women (p 0.05); (3) there are significant differences in PSC between men and women (p 0.05).

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The ımpact of the techno-organic education model on the mathematical success rates and attitudes of students

Revista Tempos e Espaços em Educação ◽

10.20952/revtee.v14i33.16854 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (33) ◽

pp. e16854

Author(s):

Nisanur Can ◽

Mehmet Turan

Keyword(s):

Structured Interview ◽

T Test ◽

Control Group ◽

School Students ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Education Model ◽

The Impact ◽

Dependent Samples ◽

Experimental Group

Techno-organic education is an education model that allows children to gain the knowledge, skills, and values that are necessary for life by establishing a correct balance of natural and technological understanding. This research was conducted to examine the impact of the Techno-Organic Education Model on students' academic achievements and attitudes for math. For this purpose, the explanatory sequential mixed design was used to conduct this study. The study group consisted of 38 primary school students. Mathematics Course Achievement Test, Mathematics Attitude Scale and semi-structured interview form used as data collection tools. This research included a 4-week application within the scope of the Techno-Organic Education Model program which is developed by the researchers. For the analysis of the quantitative data, independent samples t-test; dependent samples t-test; Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, Mann Whitney U Test, and content analysis method were used. As a result; a statistically significant difference was revealed between pre-test and post-test scores for the success rate and attitude of the students in the experimental group, and there has also been a statistically significant difference between the post-test success and attitude scores of the experimental group and the control group. According to qualitative findings of the study; students think positively about the use of techno-organic education model in their courses, and they generally liked the applications and thought they weren’t too difficult, and that this particular model increased their interest in the course.

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PERSEPSI TOP EXECUTIVE (SEKTOR PUBLIK DAN SWASTA) TERHADAP FUNGSI INTERNAL AUDIT

Media Riset Akuntansi Auditing & Informasi ◽

10.25105/mraai.v4i1.1812 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hery .

Keyword(s):

Public Sector ◽

Private Sector ◽

Internal Audit ◽

T Test ◽

Primary Data ◽

Survey Method ◽

Negative Perception ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Convenience Sampling ◽

Top Executive

The Main purpose of this research is to find out: (1) on how the Top Executive give their perception against the function of internal audit, and (2) on differences, if any, between perception of public Top Executive and private Top Executive against internal audit.The method that is used to Collect data was based on survey method and convenience sampling. Primary data was taken from closed questionnaire, taken from 73 Top Executive, which consist of 41 Top Executive of public sector (BUMN) and 32 Top Executive of private sector. The Scale measurement using the method of Likert's scale on five points. Data then was analysed statistically (quantitative) by used Z observation and t-test to prove the truth of hypothesis .The result of analysis shows that any Top Executive have negative perception about internal audit and no significant difference between public Top Executive and private Top Executive about perception toward the function of internal audit, whether from aspects 'watchdog', audit tee performance, preventive, intemal consultant, or knowledge.Keywords: Internal audit, perception, public & private top executive

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A Comparative Study of Internal Control System Practices in Some Selected Government Business Enterprises in Rwanda

Think India ◽

10.26643/think-india.v19i2.7783 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 01-16

Author(s):

Benjamin Byiringiro ◽

Bhatta H. S. Mahabaleswara

Keyword(s):

Control System ◽

Internal Control ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Structured Interview ◽

T Test ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Internal Control System ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Business Enterprises ◽

Executive Managers

More than ever, the concept of Internal Control System has become a crucial concern for todays entities, requiring their respective board of directors and/or executive managers to hold-on the candle-light of high integrity, zero tolerance to frauds and embezzlement of public funds, compliance with different sort of internal and external environments rules and regulations, as a prerequisite to competitive edges. With this regard, the present study examines whether there is or not a significant difference between respondents perceptions on internal control practices in some selected government business enterprises in Rwanda. Primary and secondary data have been used for this study, where the first ones have been collected through observation, non-structured interview and questionnaires with 0.814 Cronbachs Alpha reliably test. Descriptive statistics in terms of frequencies and percentages were used to assess the level of respondents perceptions, and T-test was used to find out if there was any significant difference between variables. The study found that there is no significant difference existing with respect to control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, but when it came to monitoring activities, a significant difference has been evident. All in all, the overall administered t-test concluded that there is a significant difference between respondents perceptions on internal control practices with regard to Rwanda government business enterprises. Basing on findings, some areas needing improvement like staff professional trainings, system of information gathering on frauds and embezzlements trends have been recommended to companies under study.

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