scholarly journals CASUALIZATION & EMPLOYEE MORALE IN THE OIL INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF SHELL COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-31
Author(s):  
Omoruyi Eke ◽  
Chima Onuoha
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Employee Morale ◽  
Spearman Rank Order Correlation ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Convenience Sampling

This study empirically investigates the nexus between Casualization and Employee Morale in the Oil industry, using Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) as a case study. The ‘Convenience Sampling Technique’ was used to assess the sample size of 200 employees. Data was analyzed via Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient, with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 27. The Findings revealed that: Casualization is significantly related to Employee Morale. It was concluded that all dimensions of the exogenous variable should be encouraged. All of which is to achieve high employee morale. Thus, the study recommends that: Management should allow casual workers access to certain perks and benefits such as: health benefits, performance bonuses, transportation allowances, etc. and they also should be allowed to have a workers' union for collective bargaining, sustained compensation policies, work on reducing stigmatization and focus on improving work conditions in order to achieve ‘high’ employee morale.

Differences in Perceptions of Managerial Roles by Gender among Southern Business Students

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 839-843
Author(s):  
James O. Smith ◽  
Robert E. Schellenberger
Keyword(s):  
Rank Order ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Spearman Rank Order Correlation ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Managerial Success ◽  
Managerial Roles ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Chi Squared

Perception of the roles necessary for managerial success based on the 10 verbal descriptors of the Mintzberg roles were gathered from 128 business students at a southern U.S. university. The objective was to assess whether these 72 men and 56 women viewed the importance of the roles differently. Ratings were collected on the 10 roles for each of four different types of managers. The data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance, chi-squared analysis, and Spearman rank-order correlation. No differences were observed in the perception of men and women in these roles or of their relative importance.

Measurement of dyspnea in patients treated with mechanical ventilation

1999 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 254-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Powers ◽  
SJ Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Spearman Rank Order Correlation ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

BACKGROUND: Dyspnea, or difficult breathing, is common in patients receiving mechanical ventilation; however, dyspnea is not routinely or systematically measured. OBJECTIVE: The primary purpose of this methodological study was to evaluate the test-retest reliability of 5 dyspnea rating scales and the criterion validity of 4 dyspnea rating scales in patients receiving mechanical ventilation. The secondary purpose was to examine the correlations between each of these 5 rating scales and physiological measures of respiratory function. METHODS: The convenience sample consisted of 28 patients on mechanical ventilation during their hospitalization in the intensive care units of a large, inner-city hospital. Patients rated their dyspnea twice at 30-minute intervals on the visual analogue scale, the vertical analogue dyspnea scale, the modified Borg scale, the numerical scale, and the faces scale. Test-retest reliability was computed by using the intraclass correlation coefficient. Criterion validity was evaluated by using the Spearman rank-order correlation coefficient. RESULTS: The 5 rating scales had acceptable test-retest reliabilities, with intraclass correlation coefficients ranging from 0.81 to 0.97. Criterion validity of the 4 scales also was acceptable, with Spearman rank-order correlation coefficients from 0.76 to 0.96. The rating scales were not correlated with most of the physiological variables. At least half of the patients reported moderate to severe dyspnea. CONCLUSION: The scales showed acceptable reliability and validity, and they will be useful in quantifying dyspnea experienced by patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Further work is needed to evaluate the extent and the severity of dyspnea in such patients in order to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

scholarly journals FDI, Institutional Quality, and Bribery: An Empirical Examination in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 4023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kum-Sik Oh ◽  
Yeon-Sik Ryu
Keyword(s):  
Rank Order ◽  
Multinational Enterprise ◽  
Institutional Quality ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Spearman Rank Order Correlation ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Main Components

This study attempts to identify the key factors inhibiting the bribery practices of multinational enterprise (MNE) subsidiaries directed at local managers in China. During the experiment, this study employs an institutional theory, identifies primary determinants on the phenomenon, and compares the main components between old versus young subsidiaries. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey and both regression and spearman rank order correlation analyses were used as statistical techniques. Through the analyses, we found that a cognitive pillar is a crucial element contributing to the inhibition of bribery practices, the enhancement of institutional quality, and the promotion of sustainable development in the emerging economy. We expect that the results will provide useful implications for MNE managers planning to invest in China and for policy makers enacting institutional environments.

scholarly journals Bibliometric Analysis of Manuscript Characteristics that Influence Citations: A Comparison of Six Major Family Medicine Journals

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamza Paracha ◽  
Amit Johal ◽  
Maida Tiwana ◽  
Dawood M Hafeez ◽  
Sabeena Jalal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Family Practice ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Citation Rate ◽  
Spearman Rank Order Correlation ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTObjectiveThe premise of our study was to investigate the characteristics of family medicine (FM) manuscripts that predicted to affect its citation rate.DesignWe conducted a cross-sectional study of published articles (n = 191), from January to June 2008, from 6 major FM journals with the highest impact factor. Annals of Family Medicine (IF = 1.864), British Journal of General Medicine (1.104), Journal of American Board of Family Medicine (1.015), Family Practice (0.976), BMC Family Practice (0.815) and Canadian Family Physicians (0.283). Citation counts for these articles were retrieved using Web of Science filter on SCImago and 26 article characteristics were tabulated manually. We then predicted the citation rate by performing univariate analysis, spearman rank-order correlation, and multiple regression model on the collected variables.ResultsUsing spearman rank-order correlation, we found the following variables to have significant positive correlation with citations: number of references (rs and p-value, 0.21529 and 0.0028 respectively), total words (0.22979, 0.0014), number of pages (0.22124, 0.0021), study design in title (0.03, 0.0001), structured abstract (0.06, 0.005), and open access (0.03, 0.003). In a multivariate linear regression model, the following variables predicted increased citation rates (p < 0.001, R2 = 0.38): reporting of study design in the title, structured abstract and open access.ConclusionEditors and authors of FM can enhance the impact of their journals and articles by utilizing this bibliometric study when assembling their manuscript.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG CARA MENYENDAWAKAN BAYI USIA 0 – 6 BULAN DENGAN KEJADIAN GUMOH SESUDAH MENYUSUI DI PUSKESMAS MANUKAN KULON.

EMBRIO ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Ika Dwi Lestari ◽  
Katrina loisa Bernadus
Keyword(s):  
Rank Order ◽  
Spearman Rank Order Correlation ◽  
Spearman Rank

Penyebab kematian bayi antara lain karena infeksi saluran nafas 27,6% dan infeksi saluran cerna 4,3 %. Salah satu gangguan pencernaan yang sering terjadi pada bayi usia 0-12 bulan adalah gumoh. Data di kelurahan Lontar terdapat 30 bayi yang berusia 0-6 bulan masing- masing pernah mengalami gumoh. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu tentang cara menyendawakan bayi sesudah menyusui dengan kejadian gumoh pada bayi usia 0 – 6 bulan. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah koreksi dan uji statistic menggunakan rumus Spearman Rank Order Correlation. Dari 30 responden sebagian besar ibu mempunyai pengetahuan cukup , sebagian besar bayimengalami kejadian gumoh jarang dan dapat disimpulkan terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan tentang cara menyendawakan bayi sesudah menyusui dengan kejadian gumoh pada bayi usia 0 – 6 bulan. Oleh karena itu perlu diadakan penyuluhan tentang cara menyendawakan bayi.

scholarly journals VALUE CO-CREATION AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN AVIATION INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Stanley Worlu ◽  
Ezirim Aloy
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Personal Interaction ◽  
Core Measures ◽  
The Relationship

The study examined the relationship between value co-creation and customer satisfaction in Aviation Industry in Nigeria. The theoretical framework covered DART theory that explained how customer satisfaction will be improved using value co-creation. A sample size of 320 was determined from a population of 1600 respondents using Taro Yamane’s sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaire. 320 copies of questionnaire were distributed to the respondents out of which 303 copies were found useful for data analysis. The data were analyzed using Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Coefficient Statistic which was facilitated through the application of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 23.0). The findings showed a significant relationship between value co-creation and customer satisfaction in Aviation Industry in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study concluded that value co-creation affects customer satisfaction in Aviation Industry in Nigeria. Hence, the study recommended that management should place more emphases on increasing customers’ satisfaction through value co-creation. They should build customers’ experience through personal interaction, make strategic involvement of customers and organization in guiding the activities of the business and build an effective engagement platform with the aim to maintain personal touch across all customers to increase customer loyalty and emotive commitment which are core measures of customer satisfaction in Aviation Industry in Nigeria.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH ENGLISH SONGS AT MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI 1 HALMAHERA UTARA

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Saiful Latif ◽  
Mardia A Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Song Lyrics ◽  
Convenience Sampling

The aim of this research is to know the extent to which the use of English song improves students’ vocabulary at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Halmahera Utara. This research was quantitative research by using pre-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest. The sample of this research was 20 students in class  X-3 Social science students by using convenience sampling technique. The instrument used in the research was the song lyrics. The students’ answer the question by determining noun, verb and adjective of  vocabulary consisting of 50 items. The data were analyzed by using t-test. It was found that teaching vocabulary by using English Song helped the students to master vocabulary. Based on the data analysis, teaching by using English Song could significantly improve students’ vocabulary.The research  shows the score of pre-test and posttest as follow:  pretest 58.9 score and posttest 75.1 score, and T-count value obtain 12.7 and t critic 1.729 at the significant level 0.05. It means t-count is higher that t-critic. The null hypothesis (H0) stating that teaching vocabulary through English song cannot improve students vocabulary is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Hi) stated that teaching vocabulary through English song can improve students’ vocabulary mastery at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Halmahera Utara is accepted.

scholarly journals Nomophobia in adolescents based on gender: a case study of East Jakarta, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Dony Darma Sagita ◽  
Fatma Santika
Keyword(s):  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Nomophobia is a modern phobia that occurs mostly in adolescents due to addiction to the use of a smartphone. The purpose of this study is to analyze the differences in the level of nomophobia among adolescents based on gender. This is a quantitative research with a comparative descriptive approach. Data were obtained from 400 adolescents selected using the convenience sampling technique. Furthermore, the instrument used was the Indonesian version of the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) consisting of 20 valid items with alfa Cronbach of 0,93 developed and adapted by Rangka et al. (2018). While hypothesis testing was carried out using the Independent Sample t-Test formula. The results showed a significant difference between nomophobia in boys and girls, with a t-value of -5.531 at a significance level (p) of 0.000. This means that in east Jakarta, the girls have higher nomophobia than men due to their significant inability to community effectively and efficiently while using their smartphones.

Development and Implementation of Module for Value Inculcation through Teaching of Social Science

2021 ◽  
pp. 178-192
Author(s):  
Sujata Srivastava ◽  
Pratibha Maitra
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Conceptual Knowledge ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Five Phases ◽  
And Control

Our society is faced with grave peril of value deterioration. Crimes in all areas of life are rampant and there is dissatisfaction amongst people. Therefore, it is important to tackle this hazard urgently and seize its growth. There is a pressing need for appropriate educational action to meet this challenge. Value education has been strongly emphasized. Value education is a deliberate programme that works towards the development of values, building holistic individuals. One way in which values can be taught in schools is through developing a module for teachers in Social Science integrated with values. The objectives of the study were to develop, implement and study the effectiveness of the module for teaching Social Science in terms of conceptual knowledge and perception of values of Equality and Peace. The research design was Quasi-experimental in nature. Convenience sampling technique was followed to select the sample which consisted of 30 students from class IX of two schools of Vadodara city thereby forming the experimental and control group. Achievement test, Value Knowledge test, and Perception scale were constructed and administered to gather the data. The study was conducted in five phases. Mean, SD, Mann-Whitney U-test was used for data analysis. The findings revealed that the module developed for teachers for the inculcation of values in students through the teaching of Social Science was effective as the students had a higher conceptual knowledge and a higher perception of the values of Equality and Peace.

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