NEW COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AS A SOURCE OF WESTERN CULTURAL IMPERIALISM IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF AWKA METROPOLIS IN ANAMBRA STATE

This study aimed at investigating new communication technologies as a source of western cultural imperialism in Nigeria; a study of Awka metropolis in Anambra State. Anchored on the framework of the Social Learning Theory, it delved into investigating the nature and the extent of domination using a survey of 100 respondents from Awka metropolis in Awka South local government area of Anambra State. The study adopted Survey method as the research design .A sample of 100 respondents were selected via the multi-stage approach. Data analysis was quantitative using simple percentages and Pearson’s Chi square test. Findings indicate that residents of Awka metropolis are adequately exposed to these new electronic communication technologies and that these technologies are potential channels for foisting western (and in particular American) culture on the people while possibly eroding the indigenous culture. For this reason, it is recommended among others that Nigeria should adopt protectionism (a system of using legal mechanisms to regulate media content so as to guard against domination) as a means of controlling western cultural imperialism.

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The vulnerability of women from the consequences of a natural disaster: A case study of Svilajnac

Bezbednost Beograd ◽

10.5937/bezbednost2003043c ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 62 (3) ◽

pp. 43-61

Author(s):

Vladimir Cvetković ◽

Maja Svrdlin

Keyword(s):

Natural Disasters ◽

Flood Hazards ◽

Chi Square ◽

Psychological Dimension ◽

Social Fact ◽

The People ◽

The Social ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Vulnerability Theory

Citizens' vulnerability to disaster is a function of both physical and social factors. Gendered disaster social science rests on the social fact of gender as a primary organizing principle of societies and the conviction that gender must be addressed if we are to claim knowledge about all people living in environments susceptible to natural hazards. The main goal of the research is scientific description and explication of gender dimension of citizens' vulnerability to natural disasters caused by floods in Svilajnac municipality in 2014. One hundred fifteen citizens from Svilajnac were interviewed using multi-pass random sampling. We draw on social vulnerability theory to understand the ways in which such events are perceived and managed by citizens of different gender. Descriptive statistical analysis and chi-square test were employed to compare actual impacts. This study revealed that majority of the people felt directly threatened by the destructive consequences of flood hazards. All gendered impacts reported were not statistically significant, except for the psychological dimension of vulnerability because women tend to be more afraid and express more worry during floods. This paper contributes to the gender-focused literature that aims to provide a regional understanding of the differential and gendered consequences of natural disasters on men and women in the central Balkans. Results of this research can be used for improving gender-responsive national plans and strategies for disaster risk reduction.

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THE IMPACT OF RELIGION ON VOTING BEHAVIOR

Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews ◽

10.18510/hssr.2021.922 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 14-24

Author(s):

Mian Gul Said ◽

Aziz Ur Rahman ◽

Musab Yousufi

Keyword(s):

Voting Behavior ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

The People ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

General Elections ◽

Role Of Religion ◽

The Impact

Purpose: This study investigates the influence of religion on the voting behavior of the electorates of district Buner of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the 2013 general elections. The study empirically reveals the inclination of the people while considering religion as a determinant of voting behavior. Methodology: Data for this work has been collected through a personally administered structured questionnaire. A sample representative size of 385 respondents was selected through a multi-stage-sample-method in a survey. SPSS (Statistical package for social sciences) version 21 has been used for the determination of P-value through the Chi-Square test. Results: This investigation contended that voters consider religion as a significant determinant of voting behavior. They also support the participation of Ulama (religious scholars) in politics. Further, the study discovered that the majority of the electorates do not keep the religious affairs of the candidate in mind while making their choices. On polling day, the role of religion does not significantly affect the preferences of the people. Applications: Results of the study shows that religion and voting behavior are interrelated. While analyzing electoral politics and voting choices, it is pertinent to consider the religion of the electorates. Novelty/Originality: Electorates favor the role of religion in politics, but on polling day, majority voters do not care about religion.

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Socio-Demographic Factors and Health-Related Behaviors Associated with Gerontology

GIS Business ◽

10.26643/gis.v14i6.11943 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. 359-370

Author(s):

Dr. Ravi S. Dalawai

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Work Culture ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social ◽

Health Related ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Current Scenario ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

Insight Into

Indian population is in growing trend from 942.2 million in 1994 to 1.36 billion in 2019.Among this six per cent of India's population was of the age 65 and above (UNFPA, 2019). Today the work culture is totally changed. Both husband and wife are forced to work in the current scenario and unable to take care of their parents. The changing structure created increased problems for old age people leads to loneliness, psychological, physical health and financial insecurity. The study paper provides insight into the social and demographic factor and health related sickness of the oldest people. This research explained the cross-sectional study included a representative sample (n=116) of adults aged ≥60 years. The sample was chosen using a four-stage stratified random-cluster survey sampling method .The Chi Square test and ANOVA test was analyzed using SPSS20.

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Estimation and prevention of text neck syndrome among smart phone users

Biomedicine ◽

10.51248/.v40i3.30 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 372-376

Author(s):

M. Kamalakannan ◽

R. Rakshana ◽

R. Padma priya

Keyword(s):

Mobile Phone ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Smart Phone ◽

Self Report ◽

Musculoskeletal Problem ◽

Chi Square ◽

The People ◽

Musculoskeletal Problems ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Introduction and Aim: Text neck syndrome has become a global musculoskeletal problem in relation to all the ages who uses the mobile phone. The aim of the study was to investigate the neck posture, self-report of pain and disability in smart phone users, and to identify the preventive measures of text neck syndrome. Materials and methods: 253 students were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were assessed by measuring the resting head posture using a ruler’s method and A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to all subjects. The data obtained was tabulated and statistically analysed. Results: Results were statistically analysed using Chi-square test. Questionnaire includes totally 10 domains. Each question is given with three to five options. Conclusion: Frome the study it was concluded that most of the people are using phone in the non- ergonomic way. 90% of the people were affected by neck related musculoskeletal problems. Prevention is the only key to avoid text neck syndrome. Keywords: Mobile phone; neck posture; cervical spine; text neck syndrome; hazards; preventive measures.

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Vulnerabilidade social e a cárie dentária na primeira infância

Archives of Health ◽

10.46919/archv2n6-006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (6) ◽

pp. 1550-1562

Author(s):

Amanda Albuquerque Diniz ◽

Isabelle Monteiro Da Silva Lima ◽

Karyne Barreto Gonçalves Marques ◽

Luiz Carlos Costa Madeira Alves ◽

Ingrid Cordeiro Monte ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Social Vulnerability ◽

Descriptive Statistics ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social ◽

Chi Square Test

Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência da cárie em crianças na primeira infância sob vulnerabilidade social. Métodos: Pesquisa do tipo transversal realizada no Instituto da Primeira Infância - Iprede, com crianças sob vulnerabilidade social em Fortaleza, Ceará. A coleta de dados foi realizada, em dezembro de 2018 a abril de 2019, com 363 crianças aleatoriamente, por meio de exame bucal e questionário. Os dados foram analisados através de estatística descritiva e do teste qui-quadrado para variáveis categóricas. Resultados: Observou-se uma prevalência de cárie de 35,6%, e que de 1 a 4 lesões representavam a maior porcentagem (23,7%). Elevado percentual de crianças nunca foi ao dentista (81,3%); semelhante percentual nunca sentiu dor de dente (82,3%). Conclusão: Apesar da vulnerabilidade social, a prevalência de cárie foi baixa, e sugere-se realização de ações para minimizar os efeitos da doença na qualidade de vida e desenvolvimento infantil. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of caries in children in early childhood under social vulnerability. Methods: Cross-sectional research conducted at the Instituto da Primeira Infância - Iprede, with children under social vulnerability in Fortaleza, Ceará. Data collection was carried out, from December 2018 to April 2019, with 363 children randomly, through oral examination and questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square test for categorical variables. Results: There was a prevalence of caries of 35,6%, with 1 to 4 caries representing the highest percentage (23,7%). A high percentage of children never went to the dentist (81,3%); a similar percentage never experienced toothache (82,3%). Conclusion: Despite the social vulnerability, the prevalence of caries was low, and actions to minimize the effects of the disease on quality of life and child development are suggested.

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University Students’ Preferences about Savings and Investments at Individual and National level in the 21st Century: The Case of Turkey

Review of Economic Perspectives ◽

10.2478/revecp-2020-0024 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. 485-502

Author(s):

Aynur Yumurtaci ◽

Bilal Bagis

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Information Technologies ◽

National Level ◽

Chi Square ◽

Global Competitiveness ◽

Investment Choice ◽

The Social ◽

Real Estate Investments ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Turkish Youth

AbstractThis paper aims to capture the favored both national and individual saving and investment perceptions of the Turkish youth. Also, the research contributes to the understanding of the common preferences of the youth and focuses on perceptions over their home country’s saving-investment decisions. We reason, it is important to evaluate views of the youth on national savings and investments as they will be both the decision-makers determining the economic and social policies of the near future and the ones that are directly impacted by these policies implemented today. For this purpose, a questionnaire is applied to randomly selected 550 university students in Turkey and the results are analyzed by the chi-square test. Accordingly, students have mostly preferred that investments should be primarily made to the education sector at national level while investment made for the social security system is placed on the last rank. In addition, education is the most important individual investment choice of participants. On the other hand, information technologies, energy, and agriculture are identified as the most significant investment areas, which could be potentially increased the global competitiveness of their home country. Another important outcome of this research is that students prefer to invest their individual savings in gold and real estate investments, respectively.

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Sero-Surveillance of Brucellosis in Cattle of Chitwan District, Nepal

International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology ◽

10.3126/ijasbt.v4i3.15774 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 365-371

Author(s):

Sabita Subedi ◽

Meera Prajapati ◽

Bhojan Dhakal

Keyword(s):

Social Study ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Elisa Test ◽

Fisher Exact Test ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Exact Test ◽

The Social ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

And Control

A cross sectional study was conducted in Eastern and Western parts of Chitwan district from November 2015 to April, 2016 in two parts, the social study followed by biological to determine and compare the prevalence, distribution of antibodies, and level of awareness of farmers against Brucella abortus in cattle of the two regions of same district. Altogether blood samples of 92 cattle were taken for detection of Brucella antibodies by using RBPT test and the positive samples were further retested by Indirect ELISA test through ID Vet iELISA kit 2016. The samples which showed positive on both tests were confirmed as seropositive. Chi -square test and Fisher Exact test was used to find out the association between various variables. The result showed that 14.13% (13/92) and 10.86% (10/92) sample were positive by RBPT and iELISA test respectively. There was no significant prevalence differences (p>0.05) on location, age group, breed type, and method of service (artificial and natural) used in cattle. Comparing abortion with prevalence of Brucellosis, there was significant differences (p<0.05) in the result of both RBPT and iELISA test. Inferring from this result, there is association between the abortion and occurrence of Brucellosis. The higher significant prevalence differences (p<0.01) was according to the time of abortion where higher seropositivity was obtained in the cattle aborted on 5-7th month of pregnancy and cattle of 3rd parity. The study showed the existence of Brucellosis in Chitwan district with no adoption of any preventive measures against this disease, so here is current need of the strategies for its prevention and control in order to mitigate such overwhelming situation.Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(3): 365-371

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Emotional well-being and social support in social housing neighbourhoods in China

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060518774718 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (8) ◽

pp. 3209-3218

Author(s):

Jinhua Liu ◽

Hongsheng Chen ◽

Yang Chen ◽

Zhigang Li

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Housing ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Positive Association ◽

Well Being ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Social Associations

Objective This study investigated the effect of the number of close friends (within and outside of social housing neighbourhoods) on the emotional well-being of men and women in social housing neighbourhoods in China. Methods Data (n = 535) were collected in 13 social housing neighbourhoods in Guangzhou from September to December 2013 using the random sample method. The t-test, chi-square test, and linear regression analysis were used to analyse the factors influencing residents’ emotional well-being. Results Having a greater number of close friends living within the social housing neighbourhood had a significantly positive association with the respondents’ emotional well-being (regression coefficient = 0.473). The number of close friends living in nearby neighbourhoods was only positively related to women’s emotional well-being (coefficient = 0.433). Conclusions These results highlight the importance of friendship for residents’ emotional well-being. Especially for women, friendship outside the social housing neighbourhood is essential for good mental health. This conclusion is based on analysis of cross-sectional data, and reflects the directionality of social associations. The mental health of the poor warrants greater attention in China.

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Analysis of socioeconomic factors in the participation of parents in the Ecuadorian educational context

Explorador Digital ◽

10.33262/exploradordigital.v5i4.1910 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 101-116

Author(s):

Morayma Jimena Bustos Yépez ◽

Lourdes Elizabeth Navas Franco ◽

Fernando Sebastián Vega Buenaño

Keyword(s):

Marital Status ◽

Field Research ◽

Educational Context ◽

School Life ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

School Activities ◽

The Social ◽

R Project ◽

Chi Square Test

Introduction. The family is the axis on which the social structure develops, and that is why exploring how they participate in the school life of children becomes, over the years, something of importance. It is necessary to know how participation develops from some of the variables that can influence it. Objetive. Contrast whether the participation of parents in school activities has something to do with schooling, occupation, gender, marital status, age of parents, region, sector, and type of support of the school in which their children study. Methodology. For this, field research of cross-sectional type, of descriptive scope, was carried out, to check the levels of relationship, among the variables of this study. Chi-square test was used with the statistical software R Project. Results. As main results, it was found that the variables schooling (2.255e-12), occupation (9.578e-13), gender (6.43e-15), marital status (0.04333), sector (0.0006822) and type of school support (0.0001065) are related to the levels of parental participation, while the age of the parents (0.2975), and the region (0.6784) do not have significant levels of relationship. Conclusions. It is concluded in the study that the level of participation of parents in the Ecuadorian educational context is high; the variables that are related in a positive or negative way must be taken into consideration to improve the school processes that need this collaboration.

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HUBUNGAN ASPEK SOSIAL DENGAN KEPUTUSAN NELAYAN DALAM PEMASARAN HASIL PERIKANAN TANGKAP DI KABUPATEN TANJUNG JABUNG BARAT

Jurnal MeA (Media Agribisnis) ◽

10.33087/mea.v2i1.12 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Asmaida Asmaida

Keyword(s):

Strong Relationship ◽

Survey Method ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Chi Square ◽

Relationship Closeness ◽

Marketing Decision ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Product Marketing ◽

The Relationship

Abstract This study aims to find out fishermen descrition involving :1) relationship between knowledge and product marketing decision. 2) The relation between trust and their decision in product marketing. Survey method was used in this research on two districts selected purposively. Chi Square test was used to know the relation between knowledge and trust with . produk marketing decision, hence the relationship closeness was calculated by its contingency degree. The results of this reserch showed: 1) there was a significantlty correlation between knowledge and product marketing decision, (χ2 (32,143)> χ2table (3,481) at α =5%), with strong relationship (0.43). 2) there was a significanttly relationship between the trush level with the . product marketing decision (χ2 (9,964) > χ2tabel (3,481) at α= 5%,, but had less strong relationship closeness (0,255).Keywords: Knowledge Level, trush Level, Decision of Fisherman AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat : 1) Hubungan pengetahuan dengan keputusan dalam pemasaran hasil perikanan tangkap. 2) Hubungan kepercayaan dengan keputusan dalam pemasaran hasil perikanan tangkap. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei terhadap dua kecamatan di Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat yang dipilih secara purposif. Dalam penelitian ini uji Chi Square, digunakan untuk melihat hubungan antara pengetahuan dan kepercayaan dengan keputusan dalam pemasaran hasil produk yang selanjutnya keeratan hubungan dapat terlihat dengan menghitung derajat kontingensinya. Hasil penelitian menunjukan : 1) terdapat hubungan yang nyata antara pengetahuan dengan keputusan dalam pemasaran hasil perikanan tangkap, dimana nilai χ2hit (32,143) > χ2tabel (3,481) pada derajat kesempurnaan 95%, dengan memiliki derajat keeratan hubungan yang kuat (0,43). 2) terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat kepercayaan dengan keputusan pemasaran produk dalam pemasaran hasil produk (χ2 (9,964) ≥ χ2tabel (3,481)) pada α= 5%, dengan keeratan hubungan yang kurang kuat (0,255).Kata Kunci : Tingkat Pengetahuan, Tingkat Kepercayaan, Keputusan Nelayan Tangkap

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