Effects of Beverage Smuggling in The Supply Chain Industry: A Case of The Cold Chain Zambia Ltd

Purpose: The aim of the study was to establish strategies that can counter smuggling of beverages and improve business performance for The Cold Chain Zambia ltd. Smuggling poses a threat to the business as it destabilizes the legal industry of supply chain, restrains innovation and investments as well as posing a threat of company closures. Smuggling has caused loss of consumer confidence in buying beverages from Cold Chain Zambia ltd as the products are perceived to be expensive as compared to similar smuggled beverages in the market. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of the effects of beverage smuggling on the Cold Chain Zambia business performance, to identify strategies which will counter beverage smuggling and to establish strategies that can be used to counter beverage smuggling and improve Cold Chain Zambia business performance.Methodology: The research design that was used was mixed methods which took the form of exploratory sequential mixed method design. The target population was 80 employees from Cold Chain Zambia ltd which included both general staff and management staff.Findings: There seems to be no correlation between business performance and strategies to counter beverage smuggling. In this case, H3: There is a significant correlation between the business performance and the perception of strategies to counter beverage smuggling in cold chain supply and was rejected. It was found that there is a negative and significant correlation between beverage smuggling and strategies to counter beverage smuggling on business turnover (F = 14.339; p<0.001).Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The researcher recommended that smuggling can be reduced by ensuring the goods are sold at competitive prices to reduce benefit of smuggling, continue with quality control, educate the public on smuggling and how to report and identify smuggling, stiffen law on smuggling in Zambia and review the clearing procedure at all points of entry to fasten the process.

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CYBERCRIME: THEORETICAL DETERMINANTS, CRIMINAL POLICIES, PREVENTION & CONTROL MECHANISMS

International Journal of Technology and Systems ◽

10.47604/ijts.1133 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 34

Author(s):

Nasser AL-Dosari Khalifa

Keyword(s):

Police Officers ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Target Population ◽

Online Banking ◽

International Standards ◽

Control Measures ◽

Control Mechanisms ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Mixed Method Research ◽

Expert Interview

Purpose: The research aimed to explore the theoretical determinants of cybercrime in Qatar and assess how it can be prevented and minimised. Methodology: This was done using the mixed method research design through the survey strategy and semi-structured interviews with experts in the field of cybercrime in Qatar. Having adopted a mixed-method research methodology, the study had a target population of 200 participants for questionnaire survey, while expert interview had a target population of 11 experts. All these participants were purposively sampled in pursuit of engaging respondents who had knowledge, experience and expertise in cybercrime, such as IT experts and professionals working on cyber security solutions, Lawyers, police officers working in cybercrime department in Qatar, and lawyers who had dealt with cybercrime. The results of the survey were quantified using the Likert scale and analysed quantitatively by the factor analysis, and frequency tables. The results of the interviews were analysed qualitatively. Findings: The results of the survey revealed that the most typical types of cybercrime in Qatar include website hacking, email cyberattacks, and online banking cyberattacks. The predominant motive for cybercrime in the country is monetary gains. However, the findings from the logistic regression analysis reveal that different types of cybercrime are associated with different determinants, and online banking crimes are predominantly driven by monetary gains. Moreover, the findings from IT experts interviewed revealed various measures can be adopted as control measures of cybercrime activities and hazards, such as development of stronger networks by commercial companies to protect their cyber assets and use of up-to-date protective software that detect and ensures complete data security. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Further, the findings, in relation to the effective methods and mechanisms for preventing cybercrime, suggest that it can be reduced through the spread of awareness among people and companies and through the adoption of preventive control mechanisms. Further, the study recommends that governments should formulate and implement legislations aimed at enhancing stringent measures of combating and dealing with cybercrime in convergence with international standards and practices. Besides, companies should adopt technological cybersecurity solutions to enhance effective protection of intellectual property, intrusion, and malicious damage of data as well as other cyber-related crimes.

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Evaluative Study of Plagiarism in Post Graduate Research in Punjab, Pakistan

Global Social Sciences Review ◽

10.31703/gssr.2020(v-ii).02 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol V (II) ◽

pp. 10-21

Author(s):

Muhammad Moin ◽

Muhammad Arshad Dahar ◽

Muhammad Imran Yousuf

Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Similarity Index ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

The Public ◽

Evaluative Study ◽

Graduate Research

The purpose of the present study is to highlight the seriousness and explore the level of awareness of postgraduate students regarding plagiarism, HEC plagiarism policy and practice. The research design used in the study was convergent mixed method. The population of the study was comprised of all the postgraduate students and supervisors of the public sector universities of Punjab. The sample of this study consisted of 64 supervisor and 272 postgraduate students from Punjab. Three research instruments; questionnaires, semi-structured interview and focus group discussion guidelines (FGDs) were used to collect the data. The results of the study indicated that students were aware about plagiarism but unaware of the plagiarism policy except that the similarity index of the dissertation. Study recommends arranging awareness about plagiarism to the teachers, students and administrators through orientations, various workshops, trainings and seminars.

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Knowledge Attitudes of Nurses towards the Use of Nursing Diagnosis in Clinical Practice

International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice ◽

10.47941/ijhmnp.614 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 58-68

Author(s):

Kanwal Kauser Parveen

Keyword(s):

Personal Development ◽

Target Population ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Clinical Practices ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Body Of Knowledge ◽

Nursing Diagnosis ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Purpose: Assess the knowledge and attitude towards the nurses in the clinical practices to identify the level of awareness of nurses and improve their practice to minimize and prevent the risk of complications, as well as to improve patient outcomes. Methodology: The cross sectional descriptive study design was used in the research. Target population was the staff nurses of the Govt hospital Lahore. The inclusion criteria was cardiac surgery ICU nurses in the hospital Lahore expressed the willingness of participation for this study were included after taking the consent. The sample size of the study was 100 nurses Results: The study showed variations in the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses, most of which reflected in their nursing practice their knowledge between the poor and the average. Many nurses have not been aware of the suggested practice and amounts have shown possibly of practice. The research also raised concern about all aspects of Nursing Diagnosis and highlighted the criteria for practice improvements and developed body of knowledge. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommended the need for extensive improvements in the knowledge and practice of nurses by using the nursing diagnosis in the clinical for each nurse., It is the duty of nurses to develop a body of knowledge in their field of work, to promote the growth and personal development of local practice, to recognize knowledge gaps, to pursue appropriate training and resources, and to base all practice on facts.

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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN EFL LEARNERS’ MOTIVATION ON ENGLISH COURSE AND THEIR ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT

TARBIYA Journal of Education in Muslim Society ◽

10.15408/tjems.v4i2.6401 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 232-239

Author(s):

Dewi Listia Apriliyanti

Keyword(s):

Public School ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Quantitative Method ◽

Learning Activity ◽

English Learning ◽

Grammatical Structure ◽

Learning Achievement ◽

Efl Learners ◽

The Public ◽

Mixed Method Design

Abstract A Study has been conducted to examine the correlation between EFL learners’ motivation on English course (X) and their English learning achievement (Y). A mixed method design used in this study. Instruments of this research were observation, questionnaire, document, and interview. Quantitative method used to measure the correlation between two variables. 30 higher students of the public school have involved in this study. The result showed that the correlation between EFL learners’ motivation on English course and their English score. Even though the correlation was positive, but it was low and not significant. Meanwhile, The investigation found five explanations. First, in some cases, the method that teacher used for learning activity was not suitable with the students’ condition. Second, most students felt difficulty with grammatical structure. Third, students would understand the material if they felt interesting with their teacher and materials. If they didn’t feel comfortable with both of those things, they would not understand the material at all. Forth, they didn’t have high curiosity because they were not remembered about the material explanation from their tutor on English course in the next day. It means that they were not learned it again at home. Fifth, 43% of students would rather to studying with their teacher at school than at English course. 36% of students would rather to studying with their teacher at courses that at school because they felt more understand learning at English course and 21% of samples were abstained. Abstrak Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menguji korelasi antara motivasi peserta didik bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa asing (EFL) dalam mengikuti kursus bahasa Inggris (X) dan prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris mereka di sekolah (Y). Desain metode campuran digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah observasi, kuesioner, dokumen, dan wawancara. Metode korelasi digunakan untuk mengukur hubungan antar dua variabel. 30 siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) terlibat sebagai sampel dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukan ada korelasi antara motivasi peserta didik EFL terhadap nilai bahasa Inggris mereka. Meskipun hasil menunjukan adanya hubungan yang positif namun rendah dan tidak signifikan. Hasil investigasi menemukan lima temuan. Pertama, dalam beberapa kasus, metode yang digunakan guru untuk kegatan belajar tidak sesuai dengan kondisi siswa. Kedua, kebanyakan siswa merasa kesulitan dalam memahami stuktur gramatika dalam bahasa Inggris. Ketiga, siswa akan memahami materi jika mereka merasa tertarik dengan guru dan bahan ajarnya. Jika mereka tidak merasa nyaman dengan kedua hal tersebut, merek tidak akan memahami materi sama sekali. Keempat, mereka tidak memiliki keingintahuan yang tinggi karena mereka tidak ingat penjelasan materi dari tutor mereka pada saat kursus bahasa inggris dihari berikutnya. Artinya mereka tidak mempelajarinya lagi dirumah. Kelima, 43% siswa memilih untuk belajar dengan guru mereka disekolah, 36% siswa memilih belajar dengan tutor di tempat kursus mereka, dan 21% tidak memilih keduanya. How to Cite : Apriliyanti, D. L., Darliani. Y. (2017). The Correlation Between EFL Learners’ Motivation on English Course and Their English Learning Achievement. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 4(2), 232-239. doi:10.15408/tjems.v4i2.6401. Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/tjems.v4i1.6401

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Factors Influencing Vocation to Brotherhood in Holy Cross Congregation District of East Africa

International Journal of Culture and Religious Studies ◽

10.47941/ijcrs.528 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1-23

Author(s):

Kakeeto Rogers ◽

Fredrick Omollo ◽

Remigius Ikpe

Keyword(s):

Social Status ◽

East Africa ◽

Mixed Methods Research ◽

Target Population ◽

High Rate ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Professional Career ◽

Factors Influencing

Purpose: The general objective of the study is to assess the factors influencing the rate of vocation to be a brother in Holy Cross Congregation in East Africa. The objectives that guided the study are; to explore how social status influence vocation to be a brother; to examine how the factor of being a clerical congregation may be influencing vocation to a brother; to determine how the need for professional career satisfaction influences vocation to be a brother, to investigate how different motivations influences vocation to be a brother and to identify possible ways of responding to challenges of vocation to be a brother in Holy Cross Congregation in East Africa. Methodology: The study used convergent parallel approach to the mixed methods research design. The target population in this study is107 and used Total Population Sampling to study the 107 respondents. The study used interview guide and self-administered questionnaire for data collection. The quantitative data will be coded and analyzed systematically and presented using figure, percentages and chats. The qualitative data was analyzed according to the emerging themes and the results of both the quantitative and qualitative findings were compared to draw out their significance for the study. Findings: The study established that social status, lack of awareness and perception that clerical vocation is more prestigious and glamorous than that of brotherhood are some of the factors affecting reduced vocations in brotherhood. Unique contribution to theory, policy, and practice: The study recommends the need for a rigorous promotion of brotherhood vocations, training of brothers as professionals, uplift the status of brothers and put in place proper discernment of vocations to reduce the high rate of brothers’ turnover

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ADOPTION OF SUPPLY CHAIN DRIVERS ON SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUNDED PROJECTS IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BUNGOMA

Global Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.47604/gjhs.1172 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Wamalwa Moses Hussein ◽

Enock Gideon Musau

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Data Collection ◽

Supplier Selection ◽

Service Providers ◽

Target Population ◽

County Government ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Multiple Regressions ◽

Sustainable Performance ◽

Total Composition

Purpose: The focus of the study was to analyze the influence of supply chain drivers on performance of National Government Constituency Development funded projects in Bungoma County. Methodology: Based on pragmatic worldview the study employed descriptive research design. The target population of the study consisted of five prequalified accredited service providers’ contractors in Bungoma County with a total composition of 293 staff from which a sample size of 169 was drawn from the entire population.The data collection tool was the questionnaire which was subjected to pre testing through piloting before actual data collection. The data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially with the aid of SPSS tool and presented by use of tables. Correlation analysis was performed to establish the relationship between variables and multiple regressions to determine the cause effect of the variables. Findings: Result of multiple regressions revealed that supply chain drivers jointly and independently influence performance of NGCDF funded projects in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study findings showed that all study variables (ICT β=0.136, p<0.05, material management β=0.140, p<0.05, supplier selection β=0.317, p<0.05 and contract β=0.280, p<0.05 were significant to performance of NGCDF funded projects in Bungoma county. Therefore the study concluded that supply chain practices of ICT, material flow, supplier selection and contractual capacity affects the performance of funded projects. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the county government management in Kenya need to invest in constant training of their employees on effective supply chain practices to enhance their performance and appropriate measures put in place that ensure that potential risks regarding contract management and detected in advance and mitigated to enhance operational performance

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INFLUENCE OF HEADTEACHERS’ INVOLVEMENT OF FEMALE TEACHERS ON GIRLS’ ACCESS TO PUBLIC PRIMARY EDUCATION IN GARISSA SUB-COUNTY, GARISSA COUNTY, KENYA

African Journal of Education and Practice ◽

10.47604/ajep.1153 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 75

Author(s):

Garat Hassan Osman ◽

Benson Njoroge ◽

Reuben Kenei

Keyword(s):

Primary Education ◽

Policy Development ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Management Practices ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Target Population ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Design Data ◽

Female Teachers

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of headteachers’ involvement of female teachers on girls’ access to primary education in Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya. The study was guided by the Management Practices and Pearson’s Gender Relations Theories. Methodology: The study adopted mixed methodology and descriptive survey research design. Data analysis began by identifying common themes. The target population comprised of 28 headteachers, 302 teachers, 873 girls in classes VII & VIII and three (3) Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) totaling to 1206 from which 300 respondents were determined using Yamane’s Formula. Stratified sampling was used to create three strata based on the number of zones in Garissa Sub-County. From each zone, four headteachers and 56 teachers were selected using simple random sampling to avoid bias. The procedures adopted enabled the researcher to sample 12 headteachers, 168 teachers, 117 girls in classes VII & VIII and three (3) CSOs. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically along the objectives and presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages and inferentially using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23) and presented using tables. Findings: The study established that headteachers’ management practices such as involvement of female teachers influence the number of girls who are enrolled into primary schools. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Thus, the study recommends that the Ministry of Education should recruit and work with female teachers to enhance girls’ access to primary education and to inform future policy development.

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ADOPTION OF SUPPLY CHAIN DRIVERS ON SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUNDED PROJECTS IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BUNGOMA

International Journal of Supply Chain Management ◽

10.47604/ijscm.1173 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Wamalwa Moses Hussein ◽

Enock Gideon Musau

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Data Collection ◽

Supplier Selection ◽

Service Providers ◽

Target Population ◽

County Government ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Multiple Regressions ◽

Sustainable Performance ◽

Total Composition

Purpose: The focus of the study was to analyze the influence of supply chain drivers on performance of National Government Constituency Development funded projects in Bungoma County. Methodology: Based on pragmatic worldview the study employed descriptive research design. The target population of the study consisted of five prequalified accredited service providers’ contractors in Bungoma County with a total composition of 293 staff from which a sample size of 169 was drawn from the entire population.The data collection tool was the questionnaire which was subjected to pre testing through piloting before actual data collection. The data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially with the aid of SPSS tool and presented by use of tables. Correlation analysis was performed to establish the relationship between variables and multiple regressions to determine the cause effect of the variables. Findings: Result of multiple regressions revealed that supply chain drivers jointly and independently influence performance of NGCDF funded projects in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study findings showed that all study variables (ICT β=0.136, p<0.05, material management β=0.140, p<0.05, supplier selection β=0.317, p<0.05 and contract β=0.280, p<0.05 were significant to performance of NGCDF funded projects in Bungoma county. Therefore the study concluded that supply chain practices of ICT, material flow, supplier selection and contractual capacity affects the performance of funded projects. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the county government management in Kenya need to invest in constant training of their employees on effective supply chain practices to enhance their performance and appropriate measures put in place that ensure that potential risks regarding contract management and detected in advance and mitigated to enhance operational performance.

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PP155 Demand Side And Supply Side Of Healthcare Supply Chain

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care ◽

10.1017/s0266462319002605 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (S1) ◽

pp. 66-67

Author(s):

Isotta Triulzi ◽

Flavia Di Pasquale ◽

Leopoldo Trieste ◽

Andrea Antonel ◽

Ettore Rossi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Cold Chain ◽

Public Healthcare ◽

Supply Side ◽

Local Health ◽

Demand Side ◽

The Public ◽

High Interest ◽

Private Providers

IntroductionThe re-organization of the supply chain (SC) of medicines and medical devices may improve the efficacy and efficiency of the National Health Service (NHS). The aims of this study were to (i) identify the offers provided by private operators to NHS, and (ii) analyze the organizational model of the public healthcare SC system and its criticalities.MethodsTwo online surveys have been designed. Regarding the first survey, managers of private providers associated with the National Association of Commercial and Logistic Operators (ASSORAM) have been interviewed to identify the offers provided to the NHS. The second has been submitted to managers of local health authorities and university hospitals associated to the Italian Association of Hospitals (FIASO) to gather both organizational/managerial information (warehouse capacity, purchasing, registry, security) and qualitative aspects of the SC. Data was collected in 2015.ResultsOn the supply side, 41 providers have been interviewed. More than 70 percent of associates managed mainly hospital products; 67 percent of interviewees delivered less than 30 percent of products to hospitals, and only eight percent delivered about 70 percent of the products to hospitals. The providers’ infrastructure (warehouses, transport, information technology, cold chain, gross domestic product) were adequately regulated and they adopted a wide list of indicators for monitoring performance. Private providers showed high interest in investing in the hospital sector. On the demand side (56 hospitals from 28 regions) the main weaknesses of SC are related to infrastructure, information technology, human resources, a lack of financial resources and inadequate process control.ConclusionsThe study highlighted extremely limited outsourcing in the hospital field to date, weaknesses in the public system and a high interest of private providers in investing in public hospital SC.

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