scholarly journals EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ACCESS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FIRMS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Lemein Korei Koitamet ◽  
Professor Bitange Ndemo
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
R Software ◽  
Financial Access ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Banking Institutions ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The general objective of the study was to establish the effect of financial access on the performance of social entrepreneurship firms in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The total population was 448 employees of Iko toilet and Care Kenya. The sample size was 79 employees of Iko toilet and CARE Kenya who were selected using stratified random sampling. This sample was selected using R software. The raw data obtained from the field was coded, scrutinized, organized and edited to enhance accuracy and hasten analysis by the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). SPSS assisted in summarizing the data descriptively using frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation. In order to test the relationship between the dependent and independent variables, inferential statistics that is spearman’s rank correlation r and regression analysis was used.Results: The study found that financial access have a positive and significant relationship with performance of social entrepreneurship firms.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the government should formulate measure to ensure that social entrepreneurship firms are facilitated to gain financial access. In addition, the banking institutions should prolong the loan repayments periods so that the entrepreneurship firms can get enough financial access.

scholarly journals The relationship between the effectiveness of performing technical elements and indicators of static and dynamic balance in young acrobats 6-7 years old

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 58-68
Author(s):  
T. Chernykh ◽  
V. Mulyk ◽  
K. Mulyk ◽  
А. Skaliy ◽  
А. Ostrowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Equilibrium Test ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: to determine the relationship between the performance of basic elements and indicators of static and dynamic balance in the training process of young acrobats 6-7 years. Material and methods. The study involved 16 young acrobats at the stage of initial training (age 6-7 years). All parents of the participants gave written consent for the participation of children in the study. The study involved testing the technique of performing basic elements of sports acrobatics and assessing the static and dynamic balance of young athletes. The relationship between (swallow, shoulder blade, forward squat, wheel (sideways overturning), bridges) and static and dynamic equilibrium tests was determined. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient method was used as a method of statistical analysis. Results. It is established that the largest relationship between the performance of basic elements and static balance in the basic exercises of young acrobats have: Romberg's test with the elements "Swallow", "Stand on the shoulders", "Bridge"; Biryuk test with elements "Swallow", "Wheel", "Bridge"; balance "Swallow" with elements "Swallow", "Wheel"; static equilibrium test with the elements "Swallow", "Rack on the shoulders", "Rolling forward with a squat", "Wheel". Reliable values ​​of the correlation coefficient were established between the tests of dynamic balance and the basic elements of sports acrobatics in young athletes 6-7 years, namely: "Swallow", "Flip forward with a squat", "Wheel" and "Bridge". The analysis of special tests of static and dynamic balance in mastering the basic elements of acrobatics at the first stage of long-term training makes it possible to use them to determine the level of coordination capabilities of young athletes and further improve the use of acrobatic exercises. Conclusions. A reliable relationship between the performance of basic exercises and indicators of static and dynamic balance in young acrobats at the initial stage of training. It is shown that the level of static and dynamic balance is of great importance for the assimilation and improvement of basic elements of technology by young acrobats 6-7 years. Static and dynamic balance tests can be used to individually build training programs and young acrobats. It is shown that sports acrobatics is a significant means of developing the balance of children 6-7 years.

scholarly journals Imagination of Glass Government Based on the Level of Transparency, Corruption, Public Awareness, and Trust in Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atefeh Ya'aqoubi ◽  
Masoud Ahmadi ◽  
Rahman Qaffari
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Trust In Government ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Evolution Committee

Background and Purpose: In order to have an imagination of glass government, it is a priority to consider corruption, transparency, trust, and awareness. The present research aimed to model the relationship between the mentioned variables in the hospitals of Mazandaran Medical Science University. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive research. The population included all medical and administrative staff of selected hospitals from east of Mazandaran in 2019, consisting of 4251 persons (1774 male and 2477 females), and the research was carried out on the basis of data from 353 subjects according to Cochran formula by classified sampling fitted to the size of each class. The required data were collected by using standard questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS and AMOS Software. In descriptive statistics, descriptive indicators, such as mean, variance, minimum and maximum and frequency tables, were used and in inferential statistics, the collected data were analyzed by using Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests to check the normality of the data, and path analysis. Results: The findings from confirmative factor analysis showed that transparency had a significant effect on perceived corruption (with standard deviation of 0.32 and T value of 4.814), public awareness (0.22 and 3.284), trust in government (0.23 and 3.303), trust in administrative evolution committee (0.48 and 7.109), perceived corruption on trust in government (0.28 and 4.436), trust in administrative evolution committee (0.33 and 5.483), public awareness on perceived knowledge (0.20 and 3.052), and trust in administrative evolution committee (0.16 and 2.878) and trust in administrative evolution committee had effect on trust in government (0.29  and 3.453), but public awareness had no significant effect on trust in government (0.10  and 1.715). Conclusion: Glass government should pursue reducing corruption at the level of subordinate organizations with more transparency and awareness and by doing so, trust in the government and administrative evolution committees will be achieved.

The Relationship between Arch Dimensions and the 5-Year Index in the Primary Dentition of Patients with Complete UCLP

2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 635-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.T. Dibiase ◽  
D.D. Dibiase ◽  
N.J. Hay ◽  
B.C. Sommerlad
Keyword(s):  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Primary Dentition ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Growth Study ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Primary Surgery ◽  
Transverse Arch ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation Coefficient ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Maxillary Arch

Objective To compare dental arch dimensions of children in the primary dentition with repaired unilateral clefts of the lip and palate (UCLP) to a noncleft group of a similar age and determine how the dimensions of the cleft arches relate to an index of treatment outcome. Method Dental study casts of 44 5- to 6-year-olds with complete UCLP (22 boys and 22 girls) from a single center, whose primary surgery had been carried out by one surgeon, were matched for age, sex, and ethnicity with dental study casts from a longitudinal growth study. Analysis of variance was used to ascertain differences in arch dimensions between the two groups. The cleft group casts were then assessed with an established index of surgical outcome, the 5-year-old index. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used to see how the arch dimensions of the cleft group related to the categories of the index. Results and Conclusions Maxillary arch dimensions were significantly smaller in the cleft group than in the noncleft group, irrespective of sex (p < .05). In the mandibular arch, there was no difference between the cleft and noncleft groups (p > .05). Maxillary arch dimensions of the cleft group correlated significantly with the 5-year-old index for arch length and intercanine width (p < .05) but not intermolar width (p = .842). This would suggest that the 5-year-old index is a suitable tool for assessing the outcome of treatment in the primary dentition for anteroposterior and anterior transverse arch dimensions.

scholarly journals KAJIAN PERSEPSI DAN SIKAP MASYARAKAT TANI DALAM PROGRAM GERTAK TANPA DUSTA DI KABUPATEN TANJUNG JABUNG TIMUR, PROVINSI JAMBI

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Nida Kemala ◽  
Mulyani Mulyani
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
High Category ◽  
High Attitude ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Non Parametric

This study was conducted in “Tanjung Jabung Timur” Regency , Jambi Province where programs of “Gerakan Serentak Tanam Padi Dua kali Setahun (Gertak Tanpa Dusta)” was  applied. The  research focused on a farmer perception toward to the program, their attitude of independently paddy farming and the relationship between both their perception and their attitude. Total population were 485 so the number of  sample was 73 farmers (15%), and was taken by proportional random sampling methode. While the method of analysis to find out the relation between both variables was done by non parametric statistical tests namely Chi-Square 2x2. The prospect of this research was to give  the government in making a choise of the program sustainability.The result showed that most of farmers had 80,8% showed good perception toward to  the program and  it’s  only 14 farmers (19,2%) showed bad. Their attitude of independently paddy farming showed 63% low and only 37% farmers had high category. Majority of  respondents who have the good pereption  showed low attitude of independently  paddy farming. There were 59 farmers with good perception and it showed  69,5%  had low attitude. In contrary the  majority of bad perception farmers showed high attitude as 64,3%. There were a significantly relation  between the farmer perception toward to the program and their attitude of independently paddy farming in “Gertak Tanpa Dusta” program.Keywords: Program, Perception, Attitude, FarmerPenelitian ini dilakukan di   Kabupaten Tanjung  Jabung Timur,  Provinsi Jambi dimana di lokasi inilah program  Gerakan Serentak Tanam Padi Dua Kali Setahun (Gertak Tanpa Dusta) dilakukan. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada kajian persepsi petani terhadap program, sikap kemandirian  mereka dalam berusahatani padi dan hubungan antara  persepsi dengan sikap kemandirian. Jumlah populasi sebanyak 485 petani maka jumlah sampel sebanyak 73 petani (15%), yang ditentukan dengan metode  “proporsional random sampling”. Sedangkan metode analisis untuk melihat hubungan antara kedua variabel tersebut dilakukan oleh non-parametrik yaitu uji chi-square 2x2. Prospek penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan pilihan bagi pemerintah dalam menentukan keberlangsungan suatu program. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas petani (80,8%) memiliki persepsi yang baik terhadap program dan hanya  14 petani (19,2%) menunjukkan persepsi kurang baik . Sikap kemandirian dalam budidaya padi menunjukkan 63 % rendah dan hanya 37% petani yang memiliki sikap kemandirian tinggi. Kebanyakan responden yang memiliki persepsi baik terhadap program menunjukkan sikap kemandirian dalam berusahatani padi yang rendah. Dari 59 petani dengan persepsi baik terdapat  69,5 % diantaranya yang memiliki sikap kemandirian rendah. Sebaliknya sebagian besar persepsi kurang baik  menunjukkan sikap kemandirian yang tinggi yaitu 64,3 %. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara persepsi petani terhadap program dan sikap kemandirian  dalam  program Gertak Tanpa Dusta. Kata kunci:  Program, Persepsi, Sikap, Petani

scholarly journals Effect of Mineral Mix and Concentrate Feeds on Milk Revenue of Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Kapseret Sub County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
J. K. Bett ◽  
S. W. Munyiri ◽  
I. M. Nkari
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Smallholder Dairy ◽  
The Relationship

Dairy farming contributes about eight percent of National Gross Domestic Product with an annual milk production of 3.43 billion litres in Kenya. It supports the livelihood of approximately four million Kenyans through food provision, income generation and employment. However, milk production per individual animal in Kenya, averaging six to seven (6-7) litres/cow/day, is low compared to the world’s best at 10,133 litres/cow/year (28 litres/cow/day) mainly due to factors including poor feeding. This means that Kenya produces an average of 20 litres of milk less per cow per day compared to the world’s best. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of mineral mix and concentrate feeds on milk revenue of smallholder dairy farmers in Kapseret sub County. The study was conducted between the months of January-March, 2020. Primary data was collected using closed and open ended questionnaires. Spearman’s Rank correlation was used to show the strength of the relationship between the variables. Multiple regression model was employed to assess the effect of supplementation on milk revenue. Results were presented in tables, and descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies. The results indicated a positive and statistically significant relationship between the variables (concentrate feeds and mineral mix) and milk revenue at (r=0.41, p=0.001) and (r=0.30, p=0.001), respectively. The relationship between mineral mix and concentrate feeds was positive and statistically significant (r=0.92, p=0.001). Subsequent feeding of homemade or commercial concentrates and mineral mix to dairy animals influenced milk revenue. The study concluded that mineral mix and concentrate feeds increased milk revenue of smallholder dairy farmers in Kapseret sub County. The study recommended the use of mineral mix and commercial concentrates or quality homemade concentrates in order to increase milk produce which affects farmers’ milk revenue.

scholarly journals Motivation factors affecting the job attitude of medical doctors and the organizational performance of public hospitals in Warsaw, Poland

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malgorzata Chmielewska ◽  
Jakub Stokwiszewski ◽  
Justyna Filip ◽  
Tomasz Hermanowski
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Performance Feedback ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
World Health ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: This paper examines the relationship between selected motivation factors that affect the attitude to work among medical doctors at public hospitals and the organizational performance of hospitals .Methods: This study was based on World Health Organization questionnaires designed to estimate motivation factors according to Herzberg’s motivation theory and to measure the level of organizational performance of hospitals by using the McKinsey model . A survey was conducted among physicians (n=249) with either surgical (operative) or nonsurgical (conservative) specialty in 22 departments/units of general public hospitals in Warsaw, Poland. The relationship between the chosen job motivation factors and organizational effectiveness was determined using Spearman’s rank correlation. Furthermore, 95% confidence intervals were calculated. The independent samples t-test was used to confirm statistically significant differences between the independent groups. Normality of the data was tested by the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test.Results: The survey revealed that motivation factors related to “quality and style of supervision” have the highest effect on the organizational performance of hospitals (Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient = 0.490; p<0.001), whereas “performance feedback” has the lowest effect on organizational performance according to the surveyed healthcare professionals (54% of physicians). Conclusion: The principles of Individual Performance Review should be incorporated into strategies designed to improve the organizational performance of hospitals (with NHS serving as a potential role model) in order to establish specific rules on how to share performance feedback with individual physicians. The present study contributes to literature on human resource management in the healthcare sector and highlights the importance of nonfinancial aspects in improving the organizational performance of hospitals.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Stress Levels With The Incidence Of Hypertension In Menopausal Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Huda Rohmawati ◽  
Siti Aminah ◽  
Sunaningsih ◽  
Rony D. ◽  
Wismoadi A.
Keyword(s):  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Test Result ◽  
Moderate Stress

Background: Menopause is the cessation of the last menstruation that occurs in the climacteric period and the hormone estrogen is no longer formed. The older the age, the more diseases suffered at the age of menopause, such as hypertension. Hypertension is a condition when a person experiences an increase in blood pressure either slowly or suddenly. The factors that cause hypertension are mostly due to stress. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress levels with the incidence of hypertension in postmenopausal women. Methods: The design of this research is correlational analytic. The sample is 50 respondents with the Stratified Random Sampling technique. The instrument used is a questionnaire. The results of the study were analyzed using the Spearman rank statistical test. Result: The results showed that there were 24 people (48.0%) with moderate stress levels and 18 people (36.0%) experiencing Stage I Hypertension. The results of the Spearman's Rank correlation test showed that the value of value = 0.000 was smaller than the value of = 0.05 so that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, meaning that there is a relationship between stress levels and the incidence of hypertension in postmenopausal women. Conclusion: It is expected that respondents will increase their knowledge about how to deal with stress so that they do not experience stress at a severe level so that it does not have a bad impact on them.

Determinants of Project Sustainability in Kiambu County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-84
Author(s):  
Catherine Wangari ◽  
David Minja
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
County Government ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Administrative Authority ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Project Monitoring ◽  
Project Sustainability ◽  
The Government

The devolved system of governance in Kenya has enabled County Governments to initiate various developmental-oriented projects in the counties. Most of the funds provided by the County Government are short-term and therefore do not consider funding of the project that will guarantee sustainability after funding has been withdrawn. As a result, most of these projects become abandoned or end up being a white elephant, yet a lot of money has already been spent. This study aimed to establish the determinants of sustainability of CFPs in Gatundu North Sub County in Kiambu County. The study was based on three theories, namely: stakeholders’ theory, theory of sustainability, and competence theory, all of which provided the framework of the study. The study targeted the following group of people: PMC members, project beneficiaries, the sub-county departmental heads, and chief officers’ in charge of the devolved functions. The study, therefore, targeted a total population of 100 respondents who included 30 PMC members, 50 project beneficiaries, ten head of departments and ten chief officers who in this case were engaged in the implementation of CFPs and they were, therefore, believed to possess relevant knowledge on the sustainability of the projects. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The instruments for data collection were semi-structured questionnaires and an interview guide. The semi-structured questionnaires were self-administered to the PMC members, project beneficiaries, and the sub-county departmental heads while the interview guides were scheduled for the chief officers. Questionnaires were tested to ascertain their reliability using Cronbach’s alpha with a limit of 0.6. The validity of the questionnaire was tested by use of content validity. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics: mean, frequencies, percentages, and standard deviation. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics, which included Pearson’s Correlation analysis. Ethical considerations included the researcher seeking consent from the County Secretary and the administrative authority in Gatundu North, briefing the respondents on the purpose of the study and that information acquired would be treated with confidentiality and would remain anonymous. The study findings show that the four independent variables serve as determinants to the sustainability of county-funded projects in Gatundu North Sub-County. Project monitoring is the key determinant of county-funded projects. The government of Kiambu County, through the relevant stakeholders, should ensure that all the county-funded projects are properly monitored to ensure that they are sustainable and beneficial to the locals. Lastly, the County Government of Kiambu should focus much on hiring competent and experienced professionals to implement the projects.

Altmetrics and their relationship with citation counts: a case of journal articles in physics

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rishabh Shrivastava ◽  
Preeti Mahajan
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Research Evaluation ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Low Coverage ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The first purpose of the present study is to investigate the coverage of journal articles in Physics in various sources of altmetrics. Secondly, the study investigates the relationship between altmetrics and citations. Finally, the study also investigates whether the relationship between citations and altmetrics was stronger or weaker for those articles that had been mentioned at least once in the sources of altmetrics. Design/methodology/approach The journal articles in Physics having at least one author from an Indian Institution and published during 2014–2018 in sources of altmetrics have been investigated. Altmetric.com was used for collecting altmetrics data. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient (ρ) has been used as the data found to be skewed. Findings The highest coverage was found on Twitter (22.68%), followed by Facebook (3.62%) and blogs (2.18%). The coverage in the rest of the sources was less than 1%. The average Twitter mentions for journal articles tweeted at least once was found to be 4 (3.99) and for Facebook mentions, it was found to be 1.48. Correlations between Twitter mentions–citations and Facebook mentions–citation were found to be statistically significant but low to weak positive. Research limitations/implications The study concludes that due to the low coverage of journal articles, altmetrics should be used cautiously for research evaluation keeping in mind the disciplinary differences. The study also suggests that altmetrics can function as complementary to citation-based metrics. Originality/value The study is one of the first large scale altmetrics studies dealing with research in Physics. Also, Indian research has not been attended to in the altmetrics literature and the present study shall fill that void.

scholarly journals Interfunctional Coordination and its Influence on Customer Success

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-114
Author(s):  
Eva Tomaskova
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Electrical Equipment ◽  
It Management ◽  
Electronic Components ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
South Moravia ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
A Company

AbstractThe purpose of the paper is to expand the knowledge about interfunctional coordination (IFC). The term IFC has been used for 50 years and it extends to many branches. The most popular ones are in marketing, logistics and IT management. The purpose of IFC is to develop collaboration between the diverse departments within an organization. The goal of the paper is to describe the relationship between IFC on the B2B market, especially if IFC in one company can influence customer success in business. The research was undertaken with companies producing electronic components and electrical equipment in the region of South Moravia in the Czech Republic. 60 SME have answered the questionnaire. The Spearman’s rank correlation test was used to analyse the influence of IFC of companies on the success of their customers. The results show that the implementation of IFC in a company has a positive relationship on the success of its customers.

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