scholarly journals Public Auditors and Detection of Corruption in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
OSAGIODUWA Lucky Ogbomo ◽  
OKEKE, Stella Ehis ◽  
OHIDOA Toluwa
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
The Public ◽  
Audit Firms ◽  
Similar Copy

The study investigated over the years the need and urgency of the auditors in detecting and reporting corruption in the Nigerian public sector. The main objective of this research is to show through empirical analysis that it is the duty of the auditors in detecting corruption in the public sector. The study was conducted in Edo and Delta states of Nigeria. Survey design was employed in the study. The survey was in two folds. In 2014, copies of questionnaires were distributed to accountants and auditors in the public sector and 5 audit firms. A total of 117 copies of questionnaire were retrieved. While in 2018, a similar copy of questionnaire was distributed to auditors only, working in the public sector in the two states. The Systematic Random Sampling Technique (SRST) was used in selecting 62 respondents from a population of 484 in 2018. The bio data and analysis was done using the Simple Percentage Analysis. The findings revealed that corruption detection by the auditors should be part of auditor’s role and exposure of corruption by the auditors will reduce corruption in the public sector in Nigeria. The study therefore recommends that ISA 200 and other Auditing standard should be reviewed to incorporate detection and reporting of corruption as key auditors’ responsibility. The State and National Houses of Assemblies should enact Act to review and impute the expected role of the auditors in the light of increasing accountability to the public.

scholarly journals Role of Prayers in Anxiety Management Among the Youth of Pakistan: An Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
Ghulam Shabir ◽  
Arif Ahmad ◽  
Imran Shah ◽  
Rana Faizan Ali
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
Management Method ◽  
The University

Background: Regular feelings of anxiety is a severe life and highly prevalent psychiatric disorder which becomes one of the major cause of death across the globe. Although the exact causes responsible for anxiety are not known only in Pakistan 44 % of the population is facing anxiety problems which leads to many other diseases and low quality of life. Objectives: To investigate whether the youth of Pakistan is facing anxiety problems, what are the major cause of anxiety, how anxiety can be managed, and to study the role of prayers in anxiety management.  Method: The researcher select 400 respondents from two universities of Lahore (the University of Central Punjab and Punjab University) through a systematic random sampling technique. In the first phase, the researcher filters those people who did not face an anxiety problem in the last month. Researchers collect data only from those respondents who can recall and face an anxiety problem in the last month. Results: Rate of anxiety among the youth of Pakistan is alarming, as (71 %) of the respondent said that they face anxiety problems. But there is a very significant relationship between prayers and anxiety management. Conclusion: The researcher concludes that prayers can be used to manage or reduce anxiety.

scholarly journals Liking the sound of their own voices: A case of TV anchors and their shows

2019 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Shehzad ◽  
Dr Muhammad Zaman ◽  
Shane Zahra
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Talk Shows ◽  
Law And Order ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
The Public ◽  
Percent Time ◽  
Political Reality ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this research paper was to tap the role of anchorpersons of talk shows in promotion of media agenda and shaping political reality through measuring correspondence between time consumed by the anchorpersons and panel of experts. For the purpose, systematic random sampling technique has been used to select prime time talk shows of Geo News for one year. On the basis of wide coverage, three issues memo gate, law and order and corruption were selected to gauge the relationship between the variables. The results show a significant correlation between slant for the issues and time consumed by the anchors has been observed on all the three issues. The results showed that more the time grabbed by anchorpersons, more the programs remained in unfavorable state towards government. The results also revealed that 71% of total talk shows’ time was grabbed by the anchorpersons while panel of experts allotted 29% percent time in the issues. Anchorpersons remained unfavorable and biased in its deliberations towards government to a great extent by snatching the maximum time of the programs for molding the public opinion in a certain direction.

scholarly journals Perilaku Masyarakat terhadap Gerakan 3M (Memakai Masker, Mencuci Tangan, dan Menjaga Jarak) sebagai Upaya Pencegahan dan Pengendlian Covid-19 di Desa Moyag Kecamatan Kotamobagu Timur

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-106
Author(s):  
Darmin Darmin ◽  
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Moh. Rizki Fauzan ◽  
Muhammad Ichsan Hadiansyah ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Distance ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
The Public ◽  
Runny Nose ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
And Control

Introduction: COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new Corona virus that can cause mild symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, fever, and cough. Anticipating an increase in the spread and number of infections, the public is encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle according to health protocols during the Corona virus pandemic. Objective:The purpose of this study was to determine the behavior of the community towards the 3M movement in the prevention and control of covid-19 in Moyag village, East Kotamobagu sub-district. Methods:The population of this study is the community in Moyag village which operates 763 families divided into 9 hamlets. The sampling technique in this study used a systematic random sampling technique. The number of samples in this study after using the slovin formula was obtained as many as 88 samples and rounded up to 100 samples. The population of this study was the community in Moyag village which collected 763 families divided into 9 hamlets. The sampling technique in this study used a systematicrandom sampling technique. The number of samples in this study after using the Slovin formula obtained as many as 88 samples and rounded up to 100 samples. Results:Based on the results of the study, only 54% of respondents applied the 3M health protocol,only 48% of respondents wore masks, only 37% of respondents who washed their hands, and only 35% of respondents who kept their distance. Conclusion:community behavior in Moyag village in general shows that the community has not implemented health protocols properly. In fact, most people do not follow health protocols to maintain social distance.

scholarly journals STATUS IMUNISASI DAN KETEPATAN PEMBERIAN IMUNISASI CAMPAK PADA ANAK BALITA DI DAERAH YANG PERNAH MENGALAMI KLB CAMPAK NUSA PENIDA

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Anak Agung Gede Rudhi Arsana ◽  
Made Pasek Kardiwinata ◽  
I Made Sutarga
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
The Public ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Immunization Status ◽  
Measles Outbreak

ABSTRAK Campak merupakan salah satu dari penyakit menular yang dapat dicegah dengan imunisasi. Pada tahun 2016, diketemukan KLB campak di Pulau Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung. Secara geografis wilayah pulau Nusa Penida sendiri merupakan wilayah dengan daratan yang terpisah dengan pulau Bali, sehingga jika terjadi suatu kasus maka akan lebih mudah menyebar karena interaksi penduduk hanya sekitaran wilayah pulau tersebut. Padahal cakupan imunisasi dasar campak diwilayah tersebut pada tahun 2015 dan 2016 sudah melebihi target cakupan Nasional, yaitu 90%. Imunisasi campak seharusnya dapat memberikan kekebalan seumur terhadap serangan penyakit campak sehingga tidak menimbulkan KLB pada suatu wilayah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat gambaran status imunisasi, ketepatan pemberian imunisasi campak dan kejadian campak pada anak balita didaerah yang pernah mengalami KLB. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan deskriptif Cross Sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah Anak Balita, dan yang menjadi responden adalah Ibu, dengan jumlah 70 sampel. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu Systematic Random Sampling. Hasil penelitian pada anak balita di daerah yang pernah mengalami KLB campak Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung menunjukkan bahwa 17,14% anak balita di daerah tersebut pernah mengalami campak. Berdasarkan status imunisasi, sebagian besar anak balita telah mendapatkan imunisasi dasar campak 74,29%, namun masih terdapat anak yang mengalami kejadian campak klinis dengan proporsi 3,85%. Sedangkan untuk ketepatan pemberian imunisasi, sebagian besar anak balita telah diberikan imunisasi dasar campak dengan tepat waktu yaitu usia 9-11 bulan 68,57%, namun masih terdapat anak balita yang mengalami kejadian campak klinis dengan proporsi 2,08%. Kejadian campak klinis pada anak balita lumayan tinggi, sangat perlu dilakukan konfirmasi uji laboratorium untuk memastikan kasus tersebut sehingga tepat dalam pengobatannya. Perlu adanya sosialisasi kepada masyarakat akan informasi mengenai pentingnya pemberian imunisasi yang harus diberikan tepat pada waktunya untuk mencegah terjadinya campak. Kata kunci: Status Imunisasi, Ketepatan Pemberian Imunisasi, Campak   ABSTRACT One of the infectious diseases that can be prevented by immunization. In 2016, a measles outbreak was discovered on Nusa Penida Island, Klungkung Regency. Geographically, the island of Nusa Penida is an area with land separated from the island of Bali, so that if a case occurs it will be easier to spread because it deals with residents only around the island. Meanwhile, basic immunization seen in the region in 2015 and 2016 has exceeded the National achievement target of 90%. Immunization seems to provide immunity against disease that seems to affect outbreaks in a region. The purpose of this study was to see an overview of immunization status, accuracy of immunization and measles events in children under five years old who have experienced outbreaks. The design of this study used a cross sectional descriptive design. The sample in this study were toddlers, and the respondents were mothers, with a total of 70 samples. The sampling technique in this study is Systematic Random Sampling. The results of research on toddlers in areas that have used outbreaks of measles Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency show that 17.14% of children under five in this area have experienced measles. Based on immunization status, most children under five have received basic measles immunization 74.29%, but still are children who have experienced clinical measles with a contribution of 3.85%. As for the accuracy of immunization, most children under five have been given basic immunization that looks right at the age of 9-11 months 68.57%, but still contains children under five who have clinical measles events with a proportion of 2.08%. Clinical incidence in children under five is high, it is necessary to conduct laboratory tests to ensure the case is right for treatment. There is a need for information dissemination to the public about the importance of immunization that must be given exactly when it has to be approved for release. Keywords: Immunization Status, Accuracy in Providing Immunizations, Measles

scholarly journals Audit sampling strategies and frauds: an evidence from Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Padmi Nagirikandalage ◽  
Arnaz Binsardi ◽  
Kaouther Kooli
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Strategies ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Perceived Values ◽  
Parametric Statistics ◽  
Audit Sampling

Purpose This paper aims to investigate how professionals such as accountants, auditors, senior civil servants and academics perceive the use of audit sampling strategies adopted by professionals to increase detection rates of frauds and corruption within the public sector in Africa. It also examines the respondents’ perceived values regarding the reasons for committing frauds, types of fraud and corruption, as well as the aspects of audit sampling strategies to tackle frauds. Design/methodology/approach This research uses non-parametric statistics and logistic regression to analyse the respondents’ opinions regarding the state of frauds and corruption in Africa (particularly in Tunisia and non-Tunisia countries), the common factors behind people committing frauds, including the types of frauds and corruption and the respondents’ opinions on the use of audit sampling strategies (non-random and random) to examine the instances of frauds and corruption. Findings The findings indicate that most respondents prefer to use non-probabilistic audit sampling rather than more robust sampling strategies such as random sampling and systematic random sampling to detect frauds and corruption. In addition, although there are some minor statistical differences between the countries in terms of the respondents’ perceived values on skimming fraud and on the use of audit random sampling to tackle rampant corruption in Africa, the overall findings indicate that opinions do not significantly differ between the respondents from Tunisia and other countries in terms of the types of fraud, the reasons for committing fraud and the auditing sampling strategies used to investigate the frauds. Research limitations/implications This research serves as an analytical exploratory study to instigate further audit sampling research to combat rampant fraud and corruption in the public sector in Africa. Originality/value There are few or non-existent studies investigating the application of audit sampling strategies in Africa countries, particularly to examine the application of audit random sampling and audit non-random sampling strategies to detect fraudulent activities and corruption. Correspondingly, this research carries strategic implications for accountants and auditors to successfully detect fraudulent activities and corruption in Africa.

scholarly journals The Role of Communication in Creating Awareness About Electoral Opinion Polls in Kenya

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (35) ◽  
pp. 301
Author(s):  
Wambua Paul ◽  
Ndeti Ndati ◽  
Muthini Faith ◽  
Samuel Siringi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Data Sampling ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
The Public ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Consumer Insight ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Opinion Polls

The key objective of this study was to investigate the role of communication in creating awareness on electoral opinion polls in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive survey design. It targeted the four main pollsters (that deal with electoral opinion polls) in Kenya. These are: Ipsos – Synovate, Strategic Africa, Consumer Insight and Infotrack Harris (Pollsters Kenya, 2013). The sample size was forty-eight. Eight participants for key informant interviews and forty for quantitative data. Sampling was done through purposive and systematic random sampling techniques. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and through Key Informant interviews. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data was analysed thematically. The study found out that communication plays a very significant role in electoral opinion polls in Kenya. The study recommends that the current legislation on electoral opinion polls should be evaluated to ensure objectivity and that the pollsters role of informing and educating citizens; and their rights to access information should not be compromised by law. It further recommends that the relevant bodies educate the public on the role and importance of polls.

scholarly journals Institutional Role on Personality Grooming of Students at Higher Secondary Level

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-214
Author(s):  
Sonia Rafique ◽  
Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah ◽  
Muhammad Shabbir
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Personality Development ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Parametric Statistics ◽  
Distinct Sense ◽  
The Given

The institute defines its aims and sets educational objectives adapted to these aims. The institute has a clear and distinct sense of its core values and character, of its distinctive elements, of its place both in colleges and in society, and of its contribution to the public good. The aims of the study were (i). To explore the practices for development of personality in institutions. (ii) To identify the role of administrators of institutes for students ‘personality development. (iii)To determine which sector is more competent in doing better personality development at higher secondary level in private and public sector institutes. With survey design the study was descriptive in its nature. The population of the study was all private and public colleges of Punjab Province. Six hundred and twenty-eight out of seven hundred and twenty students, and also thirty administrators out of thirty-two, participated in the research. Instrument was tested by conducting Pilot testing with (?=.87) reliability. Parametric statistics and summary statistics were menu plated to check the assumption, Normality tests and Boxplot were applied. To compare the private and public institutes, Non-parametric test was applied on the given information. It was concluded from the study that (i) Activities related to personality development, are doing in institutions. (ii) Administrators are doing their job in personality development among boys and girls at higher secondary level. (iii) Private sector is doing better job to the development of student’s personality than public sector.

Peran Kedisiplinan Belajar dan Kecerdasan Matematis Logis Dalam Pembelajaran Matematika

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supardi Supardi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Simultaneous Impact ◽  
Inferential Analysis ◽  
Test Requirements

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of learning discipline <br />and logical mathematical intelligence on mathematics achievement. This study is a survey design. This research did in student class XI IPA SMA Negeri 98 Jakarta semester 2012/2013. The sample taken by simple random sampling technique, involved 40 students. The instrument were in the forms of questionnaires and tests. The data were analyzed first by test requirements, the normality test, linearity and multicollinearity. Based on the fulfillment of the criteria in terms of the tes analyzed, inferential analysis to the test the research hypothesis. The data were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression. The findings showed that (1) learning discipline and logical mathematical intelligence had a positive and significant simultaneous impact on mathematics achievement. (2) learning discipline had a positive and significant impact on mathematics achievement. (3) logical mathematical intelligence had a positive and significant impact on mathematics achievement. </p>

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