An Investigation of the Students Attitude towards Introductory Computer Course at Bauchi Metropolitan Universities: An Undergraduates Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-49
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Aliyu Gololo
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Computer Course ◽  
Metropolitan Universities ◽  
Practical Session ◽  
Metropolitan University

This study investigates the students‟ attitude on the introductory computer course at Bauchi Metropolitan University. Bauch State is one of the 36 States in Nigerialocated in the North East Region of the country with only Two Public Universities, ATBU and BASUG. Inboth universities it is mandatory for students to undertake introductory computer course in their first year entry to the university and this research was conductedwith the aim to find out the students attitude toward the computer course as part of the requirement to their studies. This study uses a sample of 300 undergraduate students (male=188, female=110) students. Primary data were utilized where questionnaire was employ as the tool of data collection. Computer attitude related questionnaire was developed and administered to the respondents and retrieved. Frequencies and Percentages was used to analyzed the respondents demographic information and questions asked while the chi-square X2 analysis was employ to test the stated hypothesis. The result of this study shows that students had positive attitude toward introductory computer course as the calculated chi-square X2c 0.253 which is less than the tabulated chi-square X2t of 3.841i.e. X2c < X2t therefore the study conclude that students had significant and positive attitude toward introductory computer course at Bauchi metropolitan university and we recommends that priority attention in terms of computer practical session should be given to students to increase their likeness of the computer and adequate arrangements should be made by universities to ensure students have access to computer and the internet whenever needed within the campus area and this will also mould a positive attitude for students.

An Investigation of Entrepreneurship Awareness and Skills among Library Information Science Students at Bauchi Metropolitan Universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Asabe Pera Awurdi ◽  
Rabiu Nurudeen Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Metropolitan Universities

This study investigates entrepreneurship skills and awareness among library and information science students at Bauchi metropolitan universities. Nigerian government and relevant stakeholders emphasized on the development of entrepreneurship skills and awareness among undergraduate students at universities, polytechnic and colleges of education. This led to setting up agencies like small and medium scale enterprises (SMEDAN), Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Entrepreneurship centers and clubs in most Nigerian colleges and universities. Hence, it becomes necessary to equip library and information science students with skills required to achieve self-reliance. Bauchi State is one of the 36 States in Nigeria located in the North East Region of the country with only two public universities, ATBU and BASUG. In these universities, library and information science is offered as a degree course. This study uses Primary data where questionnaire was employ as the tool of data collection. Frequencies and Percentages was used to analyzed the respondents  questions asked while  the chi-square X2 analysis was employ to test the stated hypothesis. The result of the study shows that library and information science students are equip with entrepreneurship skills and awareness at Bauchi metropolitan universities. This study therefore conclude that library and information science students are equip with entrepreneurship skills and awareness in the Nigerian universities as it is seen in Bauchi metropolitan universities. The study recommends that relevant stakeholders including government and corporate world should continue to support and promote entrepreneurship skills and awareness among all students of universities in order to brace them up with the challenges in the labour market after graduation. Priorities should also be given to students to undertake practical trainings courses in entrepreneurship areas and students should be encourage carrying out practical assignments and projects based on real life problems pertaining entrepreneurship skills.  

scholarly journals A computer database for falling snowflakes

1993 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken-ichiro Muramoto ◽  
Kohki Matsuura ◽  
Toshio Harimaya ◽  
Tatsuo Endoh
Keyword(s):  
Winter Season ◽  
Japan Sea ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Maximum Diameter ◽  
Fall Velocity ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
The Japan Sea ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Average Size

A computer-based measurement system for characteristics of snowfall is described. To measure the size and velocity of falling snowflakes quantitatively, images of snowflakes were input to an image processor and the primary data were analyzed in real time. In this process, maximum diameter in a horizontal plane and falling velocity were recorded in previously set intervals, then stored on a disk. Since a lot of data were obtained during a full winter season, data had to be processed to make up a database after an experiment. Using this database, the data of the distribution of size and velocity of snowflakes can be retrieved at anytime.We observed snowflakes during winter months of 1986-92 in Sapporo and Toyama, which are located near the north east and middle of the Japan Sea coast respectively. The data indicate that the average size of snowflakes in Toyama was larger than that in Sapporo, while the number concentration of snowflakes in Sapporo was rather higher. The fall velocity tends to increase with increasing size of snowflakes, as observed in both areas.

scholarly journals Stroke management during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: experience from three regions of the north east of Italy (Veneto, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Trentino-Alto-Adige)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Manganotti ◽  
Marcello Naccarato ◽  
Ilario Scali ◽  
Manuel Cappellari ◽  
Bruno Bonetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Admission Rate ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stroke Units ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Friuli Venezia Giulia

Abstract Background Efficiency of care chain response and hospital reactivity were and are challenged for stroke acute care management during the pandemic period of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in North-Eastern Italy (Veneto, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Trentino-Alto-Adige), counting 7,193,880 inhabitants (ISTAT), with consequences in acute treatment for patients with ischemic stroke. Methods We conducted a retrospective data collection of patients admitted to stroke units eventually treated with thrombolysis and thrombectomy, ranging from January to May 2020 from the beginning to the end of the main first pandemic period of COVID-19 in Italy. The primary endpoint was the number of patients arriving to these stroke units, and secondary endpoints were the number of thrombolysis and/or thrombectomy. Chi-square analysis was used on all patients; furthermore, patients were divided into two cohorts (pre-lockdown and lockdown periods) and the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to test differences on admission and reperfusive therapies. Results In total, 2536 patients were included in 22 centers. There was a significant decrease of admissions in April compared to January. Furthermore, we observed a significant decrease of thrombectomy during the lockdown period, while thrombolysis rate was unaffected in the same interval across all centers. Conclusions Our study confirmed a decrease in admission rate of stroke patients in a large area of northern Italy during the lockdown period, especially during the first dramatic phase. Overall, there was no decrease in thrombolysis rate, confirming an effect of emergency care system for stroke patients. Instead, the significant decrease in thrombectomy rate during lockdown addresses some considerations of local and regional stroke networks during COVID-19 pandemic evolution.

scholarly journals Socio-ecological Determinants of Under-five Mortality in Nigeria: Exploring the Interaction Effects of Neighbourhood Poverty and Solid Cooking Fuel

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chukwuechefulam Kingsley Imo
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Interaction Effects ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
North West ◽  
Under Five ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Cooking Practices ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cooking Fuels

Abstract Background: In the context of global child health priority, under-five mortality remains considerably high with the current rate of 132 deaths per 1,000 live births in Nigeria, which translates to 1 in 8 children dying before his or her fifth birthday. This has been attributed to exposure of children to household air pollution due to environmental context and inefficient cooking practices. Therefore, this study examined the interaction effects of neighbourhood poverty and use of solid cooking fuels on under-five mortality in Nigeria.Methods: Data for the study were drawn from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey and covered a weighted sample of 124,442 birth history of childbearing women who reported using cooking fuels in kitchens located within the house. Descriptive and analytical analyses were carried out, including frequency tables, Pearson’s chi-square test, and multivariate using Cox proportional regression model.Results: The findings of this study showed that the risks of under-five mortality were significantly higher for children whose mothers were found in the areas of high neighbourhood poverty (HR: 1.44, CI: 1.34-1.54) and those whose mothers reported using solid cooking fuels within the house (HR: 2.26, CI: 2.06-2.49). The results further showed that the risks of death significantly reduced for children whose mothers had secondary or tertiary education (HR: 0.82, CI: 0.75-0.90) and children of mothers whose partners had at least primary education, but increased for children of mothers who were rural residents (HR: 1.25, CI: 1.16-1.35); and those found in the North-east (HR: 1.31, CI: 1.18-1.46) and North-west (HR: 1.84, CI: 1.68-2.02), compared with those in the reference categories. Conclusion: The risks of under-five mortality are significantly linked to areas of high neighbourhood poverty and use of solid cooking fuels in kitchens located within the house in Nigeria. There is the need for more pragmatic strategies to re-educate people, especially mothers on the need to use clean cooking fuels from the little resources they have to reduce the children’s exposure to harmful emissions within the house.

scholarly journals COMPETITIVENESS FACTORS IN THE INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISES IN THE NORTH-EAST VOIVODESHIPS IN POLAND

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 503-518
Author(s):  
Kamil Decyk
Keyword(s):  
Action Plan ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Research Hypothesis ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Measure Of Association

The research problem was the connection about the problematics of competitiveness factors with the planned action of innovation within the managing of the enterprise. In such research area the purpose of the study was to identify and evaluate the competitiveness factors used in innovative companies while taking into consideration companies’ ownership of long-term plan of action connected with managing the innovations. To achieve this objective, the following research methods were used: analysis of national and foreign literature resources, survey measurement (observation technique), direct and indirect interview, research tool: questionnaire. The results were analysed with statistical methods such as arithmetic mean, test of Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-square test (χ2), and measure of association including Cramér’s V coefficient were applied. Based on research results and mentioned statistical tools, it was stated that having of long-term plan of action connected with innovations statistical significant affected on the evaluated competitiveness factors (innovativeness, quality, marketing and logistics activities) except the price. It was confirmed in such wat the first research hypothesis. The research also showed a relationship between competing using innovativeness and having an action plan related to innovations, however, this relationship was not statistically significant. As a result, the research hypothesis can be neither rejected nor confirmed. In practical terms, the conducted research points out the competitiveness factors which are suggested to use by the innovative enterprises in order to improve their competitiveness against competitiveness and in surroundings of knowledge based economy, as well the digital economy. Results of the research indicate at the same time, the necessity of development of long-term plan of action connected with innovations, which provides bigger possibilities in range of usage of competitiveness instruments on the market by enterprises.

scholarly journals Human Response to Flood Disaster in Kandawalai in Kilinochchi District in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Yogachchandiran Yushanthi ◽  
K.W.G. Rekha Nianthi K.W.G. Rekha Nianthi
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Human Response ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
The Government

The flood is one of the extreme weather events in the world. In Sri Lanka, it is a major natural disaster and mainly occurs in the South-West and the North-East monsoon seasons. The human response strategies are explained in the concepts of disaster management cycle in PRE and POST stages. People do not satisfactorily respond during these stages in the study area. There have been no systematic studies conducted on how people are responding before, during, and after the flood in Kandawalai. The main objective of this study was to examine the human responses in PRE flood situations (mitigation and preparedness). This study selected three GN divisions. Questionnaires, surveys, and interviews were carried out to collect primary data and information. The data were analyzed through quantitative and qualitative methods. Some preparedness and mitigations were undertaken by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Kilinochchi during the PRE flood stage. The community has been using very simple mitigations for minimizing floods. Only 43% of them participated in the awareness programs on how to evacuate the flood areas and how to react to the early warning system. 57% of respondents mentioned that the flood impact can be reduced through better structural mitigation strategies. 10% of the respondents recommended controlling the illegal activities of sewage disposal and soil mining in the Kanakarayan River. The PRE-flood activities should be considered by relevant stakeholders together with the community participation, but the government has the main responsible to mitigate the impacts of floods in this particular area.

scholarly journals Assessment of eco-diversity status of Homalomena aromatica (Spreng.) Schott and its habitat in tropical forest of Indian Eastern Himalaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-83
Author(s):  
Khumukcham Ronald ◽  
Padma Raj Gajurel ◽  
Binay Singh
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Average Density ◽  
Eastern Himalaya ◽  
Species Diversity Index ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Species Association ◽  
Eastern State ◽  
North East ◽  
The North

Homalomena aromatica (Spreng.) Schott is one of the economically important plant species occurring in the North east and Eastern Himalayan region of India which received least attention in its ecological and conservation studies. The current study has been undertaken in the north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. The population, phytosociological status of its habitat, regeneration and species association of H. aromatica were worked out using standard ecological methods. Out of the 15 selected forest sites for survey, H. aromatica was found only in 9 sites. A total of 288 species representing 99 families are documented from the selected sites where Euphorbiaceae, Meliaceae, Araceae, Dipterocarpaceae and Poaceae are found dominant in all the 9 sites. Species diversity index (H?) of all the three habits i.e. the tree, shrub, and herb were found highest in Happy Valley site followed by Ganga Lake. A total of 219 individuals of H. aromatica recorded which were found confined within the altitudinal ranges of 350m-450m asl. The IVI (1.95 to 9.64) and Frequency % (5 to 12.5) range of H. aromatica found significantly low at all the survey sites. Pearson’s correlation analysis reveals that there is a positive relationship between the population size and the species diversity index, where shrub showed the strongest relationship (r(7)=0.900, P=0.001) followed by tree r(7)=0.736, P=0.024 and the herbs with weakest relationship (r(7)=0.39, P=0.269). The Chi-square test of association indicated significant association of 10 species with H. aromatica in the various sites where Alocasia acuminate (Aracaceae), Amomum sp. (Zingiberaceae) and Pteris sp. (Pteridaceae) showed highest association with higher Chi square value. The poor population status with average density of 3041.67/hectare and 8.89 frequency percentage as well the existing anthropogenic threats to the species recorded in the present study has warrants for its immediate conservation.

Disaster and Education: Impact of Flood on School Going Children at Keshabpur Upazilla in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umme Habiba ◽  
Fatema Tuz Zohora Jui ◽  
Tahera Mahnaz Meem ◽  
Farhad Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Flood Plain ◽  
Waterborne Diseases ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Academic Challenges ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Flood Disasters ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Presently, there has been an emergent concern that rising numbers of the world’s population are deserted due to the undesirable impacts of natural hazards, especially floods. Geographically, Bangladesh is a low-lying flood plain country with only a few hills in the south-east and the north-east part. Undoubtedly, education is a principal factor of socio-economic development, but regrettably, Bangladesh is suffering from the uncontainable effects of floods. After considering such issues, the foremost focus of this study was to recognize both the academic challenges faced by school-going children during a flood and examine the impact of the flood on the health of the children. Methods: Interview schedule, questionnaire survey, and document analyses had been carried out for this study. The study design was carried out by applying a mixed method. Students of Biddanondokathi Government Primary School and Mangalkot Secondary School from Mirzapur village of Mangalkot union in Keshabpurupazilla were randomly selected. The well-structured questionnaires were disseminated to 80 respondents of two academic institutions of Keshabpurupazilla of Jashore district. Additionally, descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were conducted to attain research objectives. Results: The outcome of this study revealed that flood unswervingly impacts the academic routine and health status of school-going children. Almost 93.8% of students faced academic challenges and 87.5% of children were the victims of waterborne diseases like diarrhea, skin diseases, and dysentery. Almost 82% of respondents did not go to school as the roads were impassable, 28.8% of individuals faced problems due to washed away bridges, and 28.8% faced challenges as their school was surrounded by water. About 66.2% of children dropped out of school and 17.5% of students did not attend their classes at all after the flood. Conclusions: Not only school-going children but also infrastructure is the crucial victims of flood disasters, compromising the children’s rights to access to quality education, information, good sanitation, as well as their participation rights. Flood disasters have key impacts on children’s education and progress and this study suggests that strategies need to be adapted to attend to the disaster risks encountered by school-going children of Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Disaster and Education: Impact of Flood on School Going Children at Keshabpur Upazilla in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umme Habiba ◽  
Fatema TuzZohora Jui ◽  
TaheraMahnaz Meem ◽  
Farhad Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Flood Plain ◽  
Waterborne Diseases ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Academic Challenges ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Flood Disasters ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Presently, there has been an emergent concern that rising numbers of the world’s population are deserted due to the undesirable impacts of natural hazards, especially floods. Geographically, Bangladesh is a low-lying flood plain country with only a few hills in the south-east and the north-east part. Undoubtedly, education is a principal factor of socio-economic development, but regrettably, Bangladesh is suffering from the uncontainable effects of floods. After considering such issues, the foremost focus of this study was to recognize both the academic challenges faced by school-going children during a flood and examine the impact of the flood on the health of the children. Methods: Interview schedule, questionnaire survey, and document analyses had been carried out for this study. The study design was carried out by applying a mixed method. Students of Biddanondokathi Government Primary School and Mangalkot Secondary School from Mirzapur village of Mangalkot union in Keshabpurupazilla were randomly selected. The well-structured questionnaires were disseminated to 80 respondents of two academic institutions of Keshabpurupazilla of Jashore district. Additionally, descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were conducted to attain research objectives. Results: The outcome of this study revealed that flood unswervingly impacts the academic routine and health status of school-going children. Almost 93.8% of students faced academic challenges and 87.5% of children were the victims of waterborne diseases like diarrhea, skin diseases, and dysentery. Almost 82% of respondents did not go to school as the roads were impassable, 28.8% of individuals faced problems due to washed away bridges, and 28.8% faced challenges as their school was surrounded by water. About 66.2% of children dropped out of school and 17.5% of students did not attend their classes at all after the flood. Conclusions: Not onlyschool-going children but also infrastructure is the crucial victims of flood disasters, compromising the children’s rights to access to quality education, information, good sanitation, as well as their participation rights. Flood disasters have key impacts on children’s education and progress and this study suggests that strategies need to be adapted to attend to the disaster risks encountered by school-going children of Bangladesh.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG COVID-19 DENGAN PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN COVIT-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 432-440
Author(s):  
Nurhasanah Nurhasanah ◽  
Dita Alifhia Maulida ◽  
Erawati Erawati
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Prevention Behavior

Background Knowledge is the basis for pregnant women to do one behavior, the presence of Covid-19 makes pregnant women have to be able to make prevention efforts, pregnancy hormones make a pregnant woman a vulnerable group for the corona virus, therefore a pregnant woman must have good knowledge so that have good behavior in the effort to prevent Covid-19. Purposes to assess the knowledge of pregnant women about Covid-19 and the relationship between knowledge and prevention behavior. Methods This study used a cross sectional design. The population of all pregnant women at the Arsy Media Clinic, Cirebon Regency. Sampling using Acidal sampling. The data taken are primary data obtained through a questionnaire given to 40 pregnant women. The correlation test used is Chi-Square. Research Results Most pregnant women have poor knowledge about Covid-19. All pregnant women in this study showed a positive attitude, namely by answering answers carefully, calmly and efforts to improve health. Pregnant women have bad preventive behavior against Covid-19 transmission. There is a significant relationship between knowledge and behavior of pregnant women regarding Covid-19 with a value (p = 0.000). Conclusion It was found that of the 40 pregnant women respondents studied, all of them had to have a positive attitude towards Covid-19. Most respondents who have poor knowledge show bad actions regarding efforts to prevent Covid-19. Suggestion Future research is expected to be able to examine more deeply about attitudes by using better methods. Keywords: Knowledge, Behavior, Pregnant Women, Covid-19.  ABSTRAK Latar Belakang Pengetahuan merupakan dasar ibu hamil melakukan salah suatu perilaku, adanya Covid-19 menjadikan ibu hamil harus mampu melakukan upaya pencegahan, perubahan sistem imun yang terjadi pada kehamilan dapat membuat seorang ibu hamil menjadi kelompok rentan terpaparnya corona virus, oleh karena itu seseorang ibu hamil harus mempunyai pengetahuan yang baik agar mampunyai perilaku yang baik dalam upaya pencegahan Covid-19.Tujuan Penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan perilaku pencegahannya.Metode Penelitian  Penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross sectional. Populasi seluruh ibu hamil di Klinik Arsy Media Kabupaten Cirebon sebesar 1.440 ibu hamil. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan Acidental sampling sebanyak 40 responden. Data yang diambil merupakan data primer yang didapat melalui kuesioner yang diberikan kepada ibu hamil. Uji Korelasi yang digunakan adalah Chi-Square.Hasil Penelitian Sebagian besar (80%) ibu hamil mempunyai pengetahuan tidak baik mengenai Covid-19. Seluruh ibu hamil dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan sikap positif yaitu dengan menrespon jawaban hati-hati, tenang dan adanya usaha peningkatan kesehatan. Mayoritas Ibu hamil mempunyai Perilaku pencegahan yang tidak baik terhadap penularan Covid-19. Terdapat hubungan signifikan antara pengetahuan dengan perlaku ibu hamil mengenai Covid-19 dengan nilai (p=0,000).Kesimpulan Didapatkan bahwa  Dari 40 responden ibu hamil yang diteliti, seluruhnya mempunyai sikap yang positif terhadap Covid-19. Sebagian besar responden yang mempunyai pengetahuan tidak baik menunjukkan tindakan yang tidak baik mengenai upaya pencegahan Covid-19.Saran  peneliti selanjutnya diharapkan dapat mengkaji lebih dalam mengenai sikap dengan menggunakan metode yang lebih baik. Kata Kunci : Pengentahuan, Perilaku, Ibu Hamil, Covid-19 

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