scholarly journals CREDIT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF INDUSTRIAL GOODS SECTOR IN NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 59-74
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Credit Management ◽  
Cash Inflow ◽  
Debt Recovery ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Bad Debt ◽  
One Way Anova

The influence of credit management methods on the liquidity and profitability of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria was investigated in this study. It was decided to use a descriptive survey study design. The sample population for which copies of the questionnaire were distributed was 400 respondents, representing 65% of the population. The participants provided 355 valid responses, which were examined. For descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA was utilized, and to test the hypotheses, a basic regression analysis method was applied. The results showed that the credit risk assessment, debt recovery strategy, and receivable collection policy sub-variables have a positive and statistically significant impact on the liquidity sub-variables - ability to pay, level of bad debt, and cash inflow. Liquidity had a positive and statistically significant effect on profitability. The study thus, suggest that companies in the industry should enhance their liquidity in order to achieve the targeted profit level by having effective credit terms and proper risk assessment strategy, designing and implementing debt recovery plans to aid collection of the overdue debt, adopting a stringent credit collection method, and employing and retained qualified accountants and credit administrators with excellent knowledge of credit control techniques.

Assessment Practices of American Orchestra Directors

2019 ◽  
pp. 400-422
Author(s):  
Kirk Moss ◽  
Stephen Benham ◽  
Kristen Pellegrino
Keyword(s):  
Small Body ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Music Literacy ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Learning Improvement ◽  
String Teachers ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
District Administration

After reviewing a small body of literature on the assessment practices of American orchestra directors, this chapter quickly shifts attention to conducting original research. It describes a descriptive survey study with American String Teachers Association (ASTA) members (N = 416) that found performance-based assessments were the most frequently used form of formal assessment to evaluate technique, musicianship skills, creative musicianship, and ensemble skills. Music literacy was nearly equally split between performance-based and written assessments, while evaluation of music and musical performances and historical and cultural elements tended toward written assessments and verbal feedback. Creative musicianship and historical/cultural elements were the top two nonassessed areas, but were still assessed by the vast majority of teachers. Interviews with five string teachers demonstrate that the research participants emphasized performing/playing assessments, focused on student learning/improvement, acknowledged the role of the school district/administration and benefited from its support, and recognized the value in aligning assessment to standards/curriculum.

Persistence and Potential Lethality in Intimate Partner Violence: Evaluating the Concurrent and Predictive Validity of a Dual Risk Assessment Protocol

2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122098834
Author(s):  
Kirk R. Williams ◽  
Richard Stansfield ◽  
Jacquelyn Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Assessment Protocol ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Domestic Violence Screening

This study seeks to determine the concurrent and predictive validity of a dual risk assessment protocol. It combines the risk of persistence in intimate partner violence (IPV) measured via the Domestic Violence Screening Instrument–Revised (DVSI-R) with supplemental items from the Danger Risk Assessment (DRA) bearing on the risk of potential lethality. We further test whether this assessment protocol reproduces disparities by race and ethnicity found in the larger population. Using a sample of 4,665 IPV male defendants with a female victim, analyses support both types of criterion validity. The DRA risk score is associated with felony charges, incarceration at the initial arrest, and the frequency of subsequent dangerous behavior. Results also suggest minimal predictive bias or disparate impact by race and ethnicity. Incorporating supplemental items bearing on potential lethality risk adds important information concerning the risk management strategies of those involved in IPV.

scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON BREAST CANCER AND UTILIZATION OF MAMMOGRAM AMONG WOMEN IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF UDUPI DISTRICT, KARNATAKA

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 084-087
Author(s):  
Arkierupaia Shadap ◽  
Maria Pais ◽  
Anusuya Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cancer Disease ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Community People ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Women In India

AbstractBreast cancer was considered to be one amongst the most commonly cancer disease in the world. Now it is considered to be the second cancer disease among women in India, with most of the affected population is in the urban areas. Breast cancer is seen mostly after the age of 40 years. According to the Cancer fact 2012, breast cancer is now seen to be among women aged from 35 years above. Materials and methods: The study was a descriptive survey study to assess the knowledge on breast cancer, awareness and utilization of mammogram among 320 married and unmarried women who were willing to participate in the study. After the consent, a questionnaire prepared by the investigator was given to them. Results: Majority 46.6% had low knowledge for breast cancer. There was an association between knowledge and age, marital status, education and source of information about breast cancer and it was found to be significant (p< Mammogram is underutilized among participants, from the total number of population i.e; n = 320, only 19.1% (61) were aware of mammogram. Out of 19.1% (61) who were aware of mammogram, did not utilise it. Conclusion: The study concluded that women have low knowledge on breast cancer and very less population was aware of mammogram which is one of the screening tests for breast cancer. Their low knowledge on breast cancer and unaware of the screening test is the main reason for not utilising mammogram even those who are aware of it. So, nurses as health care members play an important role in providing information and educating the community people.

scholarly journals Breast cancer risk assessment: How risk models can “overdiagnose” risk.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (31_suppl) ◽  
pp. 184-184
Author(s):  
Elissa Ozanne ◽  
Brian Drohan ◽  
Kevin S. Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Cancer Risk Assessment ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Total Study Population ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment ◽  
The Impact

184 Background: Overdiagnosis is commonly defined as a diagnosis of "disease" which will never cause symptoms or death during a patient's lifetime. Similarly, overdiagnosis can also happen when individuals are given the diagnosis of being at risk for a disease, such as being at high-risk for developing breast cancer. Women can be given such a diagnosis by meeting a set of risk assessment criteria, which are often accompanied by recommended management strategies. We sought to identify the extent and consequences of overdiagnosis for individuals being at high risk for breast cancer using the American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines for the appropriate use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Methods: We identified women who fit the ACS criteria in a population based sample at a community hospital. The ACS criteria mentions three risk assessment models for determining a woman’s risk, and these criteria were reviewed to determine the extent of possible overdiagnosis in this population. The expected resource utilization resulting from this overdiagnosis, and the impact on patient quality of life are extrapolated. Results: 5,894 women who received mammography screening at the study site were included. 342 (5.8%) of the women were diagnosed as high risk by at least one model. However, only 0.2% of the total study population were diagnosed as high risk by all three models. One model identified 330 (5.6%) to be at high risk, while the other two models identified many fewer eligible women (25, 0.4% and 54, 0.9% respectively). Conclusions: Using different models to evaluation the ACS criteria identifies very different populations, implying a large potential for overdiagnosis. Further, this overdiagnosis is likely to result in the outcome of screening too many women, incurring false positives and unnecessary resource utilization.

scholarly journals Recommendations for Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Biopesticides in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Abey Ashaolu ◽  
Chibuzor Okonkwo ◽  
Elizabeth Njuguna ◽  
Dennis Ndolo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Natural Substances ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Scientific Technical ◽  
Micro Organisms

The global trend towards increased demand for organic food, greener environments, and the integration of biological control agents into pest management strategies has greatly enhanced the need for biological pesticides (biopesticides). Biopesticides are generally environmentally friendly and are made from micro-organisms or other natural substances. Despite their great potential, relatively few have been registered and commercialised in Nigeria compared to other African countries such as South Africa and Kenya. Biological active agents are so diverse such that ap-plying the same safety standards or environmental conditions to all of them is almost impossible. A review of risk assessment processes and comparative assessments of Nigeria's biopesticide regulations with other developing African countries and developed regions was conducted. Prolonged field testing, lack of bridged risk assessments and technical checklists have been identified as key factors hampering the timely development and commercialisation of biopesti-cides in Nigeria. Recommendations on necessary changes to the existing Nigeria biopesticide regulations have been made. Risk assessment matrices for microbial and biochemical biopesti-cides and a scientific/technical checklist have also been developed. Harmonisation and data ex-change among other countries in the region will also enhance the advancement of scientific and technical knowledge for sustainable regulation and cross-border trade.

scholarly journals Microbiological Risk Assessment and Bioprocess Engineering

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 233-239
Author(s):  
Grażyna Płaza ◽  
Varenyam Achal ◽  
Deepika Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Biological Agents ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Recycling Industry ◽  
Green Industry ◽  
Detection And Identification

Abstract The Europe 2020 strategy (European Commission, 2010) calls a bioeconomy as a key element for smart and green growth in Europe. The development of a greener and more resource-efficient economy gives rise to new technologies and materials, which in turn may result in increased exposure to biological agents or combinations of different potentially harmful factors. For example, the expanding recycling industry employs an increasing number of workers which have to face various health problems (pulmonary, gastrointestinal and skin problems) as a result of exposure to biological agents such as airborne microorganisms. However, specific numbers for occupational diseases in this sector are still lacking. There are various workplaces and professional activities especially from the green industry for which exposure to microbiological agents occur unexpectedly and in an uncontrolled way. The issue of uncontrolled microbial exposure there is for example in waste treatment and for retrofitting activities, both growing sectors of employment in a greening society. As a result of the problem in the green industrial sector, there is a need to develop tools for risk assessment and prevention measures. In order to be able to develop suitable risk management strategies, a further development of detection and identification methods for biological agents is needed to cover the whole spectrum of microorganisms. the present paper focuses on the microbiological risk assessment in the context of the development of new and safe industrial products and processes of green industry (bioindustry and bioprocessing).

scholarly journals Investigating Preschool Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Inclusion Practices in Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Osman Ozokcu
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Inclusive Practice ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Special Education Training ◽  
Laws And Policies ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated preschool teachers’ self-efficacy levels in inclusion practices in terms of teacher-related demographic variables. The study was designed as a descriptive survey study using quantitative data collection tools. The participants were 318 teachers who are working in preschool educational institutions in the province of Malatya, Turkey. The Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practice (TEIP) Scale, which was developed by Sharma, Loreman, and Forlin (2012) and whose validity and reliability studies were carried out by Bayar (2015), was used to determine preschool teachers’ self-efficacy in inclusive practices. The study found that the preschool teachers scored 4.91 out of six points on the TEIP scale, which measures self-efficacy in inclusion practices. The preschool teachers’ age, gender, educational level, and level of interaction with individuals with special needs were not found to affect their scores on the scale significantly; however, their levels of special education training, knowledge of local laws and policies, self-confidence in working with disabled individuals, and experience in working with disabled students were found to affect their scores significantly. The findings of this study were discussed with possible implications for teachers in Turkey.

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