General Elections 2013: A Case Study of Low Turnout of Women Voters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-140
Author(s):  
Hassan Shah ◽  
Syed Wasif Azim ◽  
Wajid Mehmood ◽  
Seema Zubair
Keyword(s):  
Primary Concern ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Cultural Barrier ◽  
Statistical Inferences ◽  
Data Survey ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
General Elections ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

The Constitution of 1973 offers direct elections under adult franchise in Pakistan. However, it is unfortunate that in every election of Pakistan, the ratio of female voters’ turnout remained low. This research is an attempt to discuss the potential causes of low female voters' turnout in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The study is based on quantitative data survey from six randomly selected districts from sub-geographical areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in Pakistan including the districts of Lakki Marwat (Far South), Karak (South), Charsadda (Centre), Mardan (Centre), Lower Dir (North) and Chitral (Far North).The study utilizes Chi-square test for statistical inferences of dependent and independent variables. The research argues that the factors responsible for low turnout of women in these districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can be categorized as administrative, cultural, political, and religious. The primary concern of respondents’ administrative obstacles were followed by cultural barrier and then by religious factors. Moreover, gender, the locality (district) and education of respondents cannot be ignored as they are key parameters as well.

scholarly journals Academic Performance of Students in Mathematics and English: A Case Study of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol III (IV) ◽  
pp. 356-366
Author(s):  
Dost Muhammad Khan ◽  
Amjad Ali ◽  
Inayat Ullah Alamgir
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Board Examination ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Significant Factors

The present study investigates the major factors associated with academic performance of students in Mathematics and English. The data are collected from matric level students who have passed the 9th class examination in the area of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan through questionnaire. The performance in these two subjects is measured through scores of students in 9th class board examination in these subjects. Significant factors in the performance in these subjects are measured through Chi-square test of association. The analysis conclude that the factors area, accommodation, daily study hour, parent’s education and parent’s concept of Mathematics and English were found to be significantly associated with the performance in these two subjects.

scholarly journals Impediments in the Disbursement of Micro-Credit Among Small Farmers: A Case Study of Dir(L) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 398-404
Author(s):  
Ihsan Ulla khan
Keyword(s):  
Government Support ◽  
Small Farmers ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Financing Cost ◽  
Bank Staff ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Micro Credit

This article entitled, “Impediments in the Disbursement of Micro-Credit among Small Farmers (a case study of lower Dir Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)” aimed to highlights the hindrances confronted to small farmers in micro-credit for agriculture production. The majority of the farmers are poor because of low agricultural production and income. The farmers are unable to increase the production of agriculture without the help of government support. The sample size of 152 respondents was selected according to the criterion design be Sakaran. The association between independent and dependent variables were analysed through the Chi-Square Test. The study inferred that high-financing cost; absence of access to miniaturized scale credit, inflexible standards, demeanour of the bank staff and lack of education were a portion of the preventions in the dispensing of micro-credit. Based on discoveries in the investigation, this was recommended that the administration should show a drive to give the smaller scale credit to little scope ranchers.

scholarly journals Do Camels (Camelus dromedarius) Need Shaded Areas? A Case Study of the Camel Market in Doha

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 480
Author(s):  
Martina Zappaterra ◽  
Laura Menchetti ◽  
Leonardo Nanni Costa ◽  
Barbara Padalino
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Variable Space ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Sun And Shade ◽  
Poor Welfare ◽  
Group 1

This study aimed at documenting whether dromedary camels have a preference for shade and how their behavior would change depending on the presence of shade and variable space allowance. A total of 421 animals kept in 76 pens (66 with shelter (Group 1), and 10 without shelter (Group 2)) at the camel market in Doha (Qatar) were recorded for 1 min around 11:00 a.m. when the temperature was above 40 °C. The number of animals in the sun and shade and their behaviors were analyzed using an ad libitum sampling method and an ad hoc ethogram. The results of a chi-square test indicated that camels in Group 1 had a clear preference for shade (p < 0.001). The majority of Group 1 camels were indeed observed in the shade (312/421; 74.11%). These camels spent more time in recumbency and ruminating, while standing, walking, and self-grooming were more commonly expressed by the camels in the sun (p < 0.001). Moreover, locomotory stereotypic behaviors (i.e., pacing) increased as space allowance decreased (p = 0.002). Based on the findings of this pilot study, camels demonstrated a preference for shade; shade seemed to promote positive welfare, while overcrowding seemed to trigger stereotypy and poor welfare. Overall, our preliminary results are novel and provide evidence that shaded areas are of paramount importance for camel welfare. Further research, involving designed studies at multiple locations is needed to confirm these results.

Correlation between Listening Anxiety and Listening Strategies of Chinese Postgraduate Students of Science and Engineering: A Case Study at SUES

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengli Wang
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
First Year ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Listening Anxiety ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Listening Proficiency ◽  
Listening Strategies

<p>English listening is one of the five basic skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation that a Chinese postgraduate should acquire, and it is also the most significant one. In this study, 194 first-year postgraduate students at Shanghai University of Engineering Science were invited to report their strategies use and listening anxiety in the questionnaire with the 5-Likert Indirect Foreign Language Listening Strategies Scale and the 5-Likert Foreign Language Listening Anxiety Scale. The SPSS13.0 was used to analyze the descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, Chi-square test and One-way ANOVA, which indicated a medium listening anxiety and a medium level of strategies use. Metacognitive strategies were more frequently used than social and affective strategies, the correlation between listening proficiency and listening anxiety was significantly negative, correlation between listening proficiency and indirect listening strategies was significantly positive, and that between indirect listening strategies and listening anxiety was significantly negative. Indirect listening strategies were useful to allay listening anxiety and would be incorporated into our normal classroom teaching.</p>

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN POJOK LAKTASI DI PUSKESMAS I CILONGOK KABUPATEN BANYUMAS

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khusnul Khotimah ◽  
Ova Emilia ◽  
Mohammad Hakimi
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bivariable Analysis ◽  
Data Survey ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

PEMANFAATAN POJOK LAKTASI DI PUSKESMAS I CILONGOKKABUPATEN BANYUMASKhusnul Khotimah, Ova Emilia,Mohammad HakimiABSTRACTBackground : Based on survey Indonesian demographic and health in 2007 that exclusive breastfeeding 38 %decrease from 39,5% in 2002-2003, child under 6 months who gets milk incease from 16,7% until 27,9% in2007. American Academy of Pediatrics (1)get recomendation baby must get exclusive breastfeeding in 6 monthuntil 2 years old. Banyumas regency are have a program to increase scope of exclusive breastfeeding by regulationof regent number 52 in 2012 about increase exclusive breastfeeding in Banyumas Regency. One of the material insocialization is about lactation room and standardization, right of women worker to breastfed in office, publicfacility.Objective : to determine factors can effected utilization of lactation room in Puskesmas I Cilongok.Methods : this study was an observational study with a cross sectional design and qualitative study or called mixmethod. Location of study in Puskesmas I Cilongok. Sample of this study is employed mother who breastfeedand visitors of Puskesmas I Cilongok in Banyumas Regency. Sampling method used sampling convinience get 41women until this study done. independent variable are attitude of breastfeed mother about lactation room andbehavior of breastfeed mother. Dependent variable is utilization of lactation room. Data analysis consisted ofunivariable analysis, bivariable analysis using chi-square test and multivariable analysis using logistic regressiontest and also qualitative analysis.Results and Discussion : there is no effect attitude of breastfeed mother about lactation room with utilization oflactation room, can we see from p = 0,247 (RP1,58; 95% CI 0,70-3,55), the similar result from dialogue thatmother have good attittude but not utilized, they say not get socialization from health worker. The good Behaviorbreastfeed mother have relation with utilization, can we see p = 0,028, RP2,35 (95% CI 1,05-5,23). Results fromdialogue mother who get bad behavior not utilized. Utilization in lactation room only just breastfeeding, neverused to pamp and saving breastmilk. People not respond that room lactation is a necessary, because withoutpolicy about room lactation, they are can breastfed in any where.Conclusion : Good attitude of breastfeed mother about lactation room can not get effect utilization of lactationroomand good behavior breastfeedmother can get effect with utilization lactation room in Puskesmas I Cilongok.Keyword: attitude breastfeed mother, behavior breastfeed mother and utilization lactation room ABSTRAKLatar Belakang:Berdasarkan data Survey Demografi dan Kesehatan Indonesia (SDKI) tahun 2007 tercatat bahwacakupan ASI eksklusif sebesar 38% menurun dari 39,5%di tahun 2002-2003, sementara jumlah bayi dibawah 6bulan yang diberi susu formula meningkat dari 16,7% menjadi 27,9% ditahun 2007. American Academy ofPediatrics (1)merekomendasikan bahwa durasi minimal ASI eksklusif menjadi 6 bulan tetapi optimal harus terusselamaminimal 2 tahun.Kabupaten Banyumas sedangmemiliki program gunameningkatkan cakupan ASI eksklusifyang dituangkan lewat Peraturan Bupati Banyumas nomor 52 tahun 2012 tentang peningkatan pemberian ASI diKabupaten Banyumas. Salah satu materi sosialisasi tersebut berisi tentang anjuran pengadaan pojok laktasibeserta standarisasinya, hak ibu bekerja yang menyusui di kantor pemerintahan, sarana pra sarana umum juga.Tujuan:Untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemanfaatan pojok laktasi di Puskesmas I Cilongok.Metode:Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis observasional dengan desaincross sectionaldan kualitatif. Tempatpenelitian Puskesmas I Cilongok. Sampel penelitian ibu bekerja menyusui dan pengunjung puskesmas memilikibayi umur 0 bulan sampai dengan 2 tahun berada di Puskesmas I Cilongok. Pengambilan sampel menggunakansampling conviniencediperoleh 41 orang selama penelitian dilakukan.Variabelindependen adalah sikap ibumenyusui terhadap pojok laktasi, perilaku ibu menyusui. Variabel dependen ialah pemanfaatan pojok laktasi.Analisa data meliputi analisis univariabel, bivariabeldengan menggunakan chi square sedangkan multivariabelmenggunakan uji regresi logistik serta analisis kualitatif.Hasil dan Pembahasan:Sikap ibu menyusui terhadap ketersediaan pojok laktasi tidakmempengaruhi pemanfaatanpojok laktasi dilihat dari nilai p = 0,247 (RP1,58; 95% CI 0,70-3,55), hasil ini didukung hasil wawancara bahwasikap baik tetapi tidak memanfaatkan pojok laktasi dengan alasan sosialisasi yang kurang dari petugas kesehatan.Perilaku ibu menyusui yang baik berhubungan dengan pemanfaatan pojok laktasi dilihat dari nilai p = 0,028,RP2,35 (95% CI 1,05-5,23). Hasil wawancara ibu yang berperilaku tidak baik cenderung tidak memanfaatkanpojok laktasi. Pemanfaatan pojok laktasi hanya untuk menyusui saja, tidak digunakan untuk memeras danpenyimpanan ASI. Rendahnya pemanfaatan pojok laktasi dikarenakan faktor kebutuhan. Masyarakat desa tidakmenganggap bahwa pojok laktasi merupakan kebutuhan, karena tanpa adanya kebijakan pengadaan pojok laktasimereka dapat menyusui dimanapun.Kesimpulan:sikap ibu menyusui terhadap ketersediaan pojok laktasi yang baik tidak mempengaruhi pemanfaatanpojok laktasi dan perilaku ibu menyusui yang baik dapat mempengaruhi pemanfaatan pojok laktasi di PuskesmasI Cilongok Kabupaten Banyumas.Kata kunci: sikap ibu, perilaku ibu, pemanfaatan pojok laktasi

scholarly journals An Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Methamphetamine/ICE use in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Sameer Ul Khaliq Jan ◽  
Hamid Alam ◽  
Ayub Khan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Exam Preparation ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test

The present study aims to analyze the causative factors which are responsible for the use of a stimulant drug methamphetamine which is commonly known as ice. For this purpose, data were collected from the two districts, i.e. Peshawar and Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A conceptual framework consists of Independent variable (ice use frequency) and dependent variables (risk factors). Data was collected through a structured questionnaire from a sample of 180 ice users by a snowball sampling technique. A Chi-square test was applied to examine the association between independent and dependent variables. The results reveal that a significant (p=0.05) association was found between various risk factors, i.e. easy availability, friends insistence, try out new experiences/curiosity, and use of ice for exam preparation with frequent use of ice. The study recommends that awareness may be created through educational, religious institution and media for the prevention and rehabilitation of ice addiction.

scholarly journals A Sociological Analysis of Combined Jail Life of Juvenile and Adult Prisoners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ihsan Khan ◽  
Ashfaq Rehman ◽  
Niaz Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Offending Behaviour ◽  
Joint Dwelling

This study examines the outcomes of frequent relations between juvenile and adult prisoners at the populous prisons of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan in districts Mansehra, Dera Ismail Khan, Peshawar, Swabi and Mardan. According to SPARC (2015), there were total of 199 juvenile prisoners out of them 132 were taken as a sample size through Sekaran (2010) sample size table. The primary data was collected through interview schedule, with major aim to see association of joint dwelling of adult prisoners and juvenile inmates in the selected prisons. For measuring the association between adult and juvenile inmates, a Chi-square test was applied by using Microsoft Excel. It was found that there exist a strong association of adult with juvenile inmates; which resulted in reinforcing the delinquent behaviour of juvenile by supporting them financially, providing them with various kinds of drugs and persuading them to join their networks after they were released. Such situation was directly contradictory to the well-being of juvenile inmates at jails, where they were supposed to rehabilitate their offending behaviour. The study recommends establishment of separate jails for juvenile inmates, being inclusive part of the JJSO-2000.

scholarly journals Identifying Problems and Prospects of Media Professionals Working in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Case Study of Peshawar Based Journalists

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 255-270
Author(s):  
Abdur Rauf ◽  
Saqib Riaz ◽  
Ghulam Safdar
Keyword(s):  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Professionals ◽  
Job Category

The study conducted to find out problems related to journalist’s career as well as to search out the media professionals view point regarding journalists’ problems in Peshawar. Data collected from the Peshawar press club journalists comprises 363 members. It is found that 86% of the respondents consider permanent job category is related to good performance while 89% of the respondents termed job insecurity do affect journalists’ professional performance. The chi-square results showed that proportion of male views is not significantly different from female regarding the job performance. Both of the genders believe that if the job will secure the performance would be fruitful. The results specified no significant association between status and job security because a significant proportion of married views is significantly different from unmarried regarding the job security. The Chi-square test for independence showed there is no significant association between status and administrative rules. Study concluded that media professionals are facing problems due to job security, administrative and financial problems.

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