FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LOCUST BEAN CONDIMENT CONSUMPTION IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
M. ZEKERI ◽  
H. USMAN
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Consumer Preference ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Hygienic Condition ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Locust Bean ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Analyze Data

The study aimed at providing information on consumer preference and reasons for consumption of processed locust bean in kano State, Nigeria. Data were collected with the aid of questionnaire. Multistage sampling technique was used in selecting 70 respondents. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data collected. Locust bean consumption was mainly (88.6%) carried out by men in which majority (35.7%) were 38-47 age group, mostly (94.3%) married with majority (44.3%) having informal Qur’anic form of education. Majority (65%) of the consumers source their locust bean condiment for consumption from the producers and the consumer preference majority (88.6%) prefer the cake than ball form (11.6%) while reason for locust bean consumption was mainly due to (57%) improve food taste. Consumers mean expenditure on processed locust bean was N30.00 and N172 for daily and weekly respectively. Major constraints identified by the consumers in the consumption of processed locust bean include inappropriate packaging (38.6%0, poor hygiene (27.1%), product adulteration (17.7% and pungent smell (16.7%). It was recommended that more sanitary measures have to be taken by the processors to improve hygienic condition of the processing environment and thus acceptability.  

scholarly journals Household’s perception on COVID-19 vaccination in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-131
Author(s):  
Surendra Singh Jatav ◽  
Sanatan Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Third Wave ◽  
Social Hierarchies ◽  
Hand Wash ◽  
Grass Root ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Awareness Programme

An attempt was made to assess the households’ perception on Covid-19 and vaccination. By using multistage sampling technique, 400 samples were collected during June 15 to July 15 2021. Further, descriptive statistics were used to analyse data. Households are well-aware of Covid-19 symptoms and their preventive measures i.e., quarantine period, social distancing, hand-wash and vaccination. Results also highlight that social hierarchies and rumours about vaccine are responsible for low vaccination in the sample villages. A grass-root awareness programme is prerequisite for complete vaccination and to avoid third-wave of Covid-19 in India.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT AND THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISE IN THE POST COVID-19 NIGERIAN ECONOMY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Cyprian Abur ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Production Function ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The State ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Multiplier Effect ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Douglas Production Function ◽  
Analyze Data

Infrastructure is one of the most critical factors for economic development in the post-COVID -19 because it will interact with the economy through the production processes and this will greatly impact the production and performance of SMEs in terms of output, income, and employment. This paper examines the effect of infrastructure deficit on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Benue State. The study is aimed at identifying the state of infrastructure and the effect of infrastructure deficit on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria. Three stages random sampling technique was employedtoselect750 SME’s in Nigeria. The study employed descriptive statistics and the Cobb-Douglas Production Function to analyze data. The descriptive statistics resultsshowthat88.9 percent of the SMEs emphasized that the state of infrastructure is poor in Nigeria while 79.1 percent of SMEs opined that poor state of infrastructure increased their cost of operation in the post-COVID -19.The Cobb-Douglas Production Function result showed that infrastructure deficit hurts the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria in the post-COVID -19.Thestudyconcludesthatinfrastructure has a multiplier effect on SMEs ’income. Deficiency infrastructure hampered the development of SME’s and this translates in to a fall in income, low revenue to the government as well as increase unemployment. The study recommended that governments should make policies that are infrastructure driven in other to encourage and allow entrepreneurs to gain more access to infrastructure to reduce cost and enhance SMEs' performance.

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Characteristics and Taxis Services Patronage in Lagos State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Oluwaseyi Joseph Afolabi ◽  
◽  
Taiwo Kareem Alli ◽  
Bukola Temitope Falayi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Taxi Service ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Recruitment And Selection ◽  
High Level ◽  
Selection Of

Taxi service is a pivotal instrument in public transport and its dominance is highly felt in providing door to door service in place and time utility. It is in respect of this importance that this study examined the socio-economic characteristics influence on taxis services patronage in Lagos State. 304 completed questionnaires were used in seeking information from the passengers on their socio-economic characteristics and variation in patronage using multistage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were used in describing socio-economic characteristics while inferential statistical tools of multiple regression analysis were used to determine the influence of socio-economic characteristics on patronage. It was observed from the findings that there is a strong correlation between the passenger patronage of the Taxi companies and socio-economic characteristics of age (Age), gender (Gen), income (Inc), occupation (Occ) and education (Edu) with R = 0.986) in Uber, R = 0.983 in Oga Taxi and R = 0.974 in Bolt Taxi. Hence, it is recommended that strict rules and regulations guiding routine operation and service delivery to the populace must be adhere to, recruitment and selection of drivers be considered on merit with high level of scrutiny.

scholarly journals Postharvest Losses of Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) in the Open Markets in Ibadan Metropolis

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Ojimi K O ◽  
Oyediran W O ◽  
Salawu M B ◽  
Abiodun Y ◽  
Alaka F A ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Postharvest Losses ◽  
Postharvest Handling ◽  
Open Markets ◽  
Analyze Data

Postharvest losses of tomato pose serious threat on the economic viability of actors in the tomato production chain in Nigeria. Therefore, postharvest losses of tomato among marketers in Ibadan Metropolis of Oyo State Nigeria were investigated by the researchers. One hundred and twenty tomato marketers were chosen from the five food markets in Ibadan metropolis through a simple random sampling technique. The study adopted linear regression and descriptive statistics to analyze data. The outcomes of the investigation show that females were 92.5% and 88.3% were married. Capital is primarily raised through cooperative societies (57.5%). Postharvest losses of tomato accounted for 18.9% of purchase which represents ₦124,800/day. The major causes of PHLs are poor packaging (100%) and poor storage (100%) by the tomato marketers. Meanwhile, all the respondents (100%) adopted sorting to reduce PHLs of tomato. The regression analysis showed that education has a significant effect to reduce PHLs of tomato. The study concluded that huge postharvest and monetary losses of tomato are experienced by the tomato marketers. The study recommends provision of quality postharvest handling education to tomato marketers as a way of reducing PHLs of tomato in Ibadan.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Cases among veterinary practitioners: role played by canine patients in Lagos State

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Folajimi O. Shorunke ◽  
Emmanuel Okolocha ◽  
S. N. Grace ◽  
Aisha Usman ◽  
Oluseyi Akano
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Urban Settlement ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Epidemiological Information

Abstract Background COVID-19 was first reported in Nigeria on Feb 27, 2020, as at 9th May 2021 there were 165,382 confirmed cases with 2,065 deaths CFR 1.3%, Lagos accounted for 35% of the cases and 21% of deaths nationwide. Veterinarians play an important role in public health, attending to animal patients and owners, with risk of contracting the virus. We provided epidemiological information on covid-19 among veterinary practitioners and canine contacts in Lagos, during the lockdown and analyzed possible associations.Methods Study carried out in Lagos State, multistage sampling technique used. 5 public and 4 private veterinary facility selected randomly, Clinic registers reviewed and canine blood sample collected for COVID-19 IgG/IgM antibody test. Questionnaires administered to veterinary practitioners in selected facilities, and encouraged to take COVID-19 test. We conducted descriptive statistics using charts, tables and maps, bivariate analysis done, all significant associations at this level was subjected to multivariate analysis.Result Of the 154 canine and 112 veterinary practitioners sampled, 2% of canine and 25.9% of veterinary practitioners returned positive COVID-19 results. Associations were found between returning positive COVID-19 result and residing in Ikeja (OR = 4.12; CI 1.52–11.2, P 0.004) urban settlement (OR = 5.72; CI 1.60-20.44, P 0.003) being a veterinary doctor (OR = 3.64; CI 1.40–9.46, P 0.009) having tertiary education (OR = 3.74; CI 1.04–13.49 P 0.05). Being married was protective (OR = 0.38; CI 0.16–0.93, P 0.04). Only residing in Ikeja was significant at multivariate level.Conclusion In conclusion, 3 canine positive COVID-19 cases where recorded in Ikeja and Ikorodu LGAs, veterinary practitioners had COVID-19 prevalence of 25.9%, associated with residing in Ikeja, urban settlement, being single, being a veterinary doctor, and having tertiary education. No significant relationship found between covid-19 positive veterinary practitioners and canine contacts. We recommended the organization of more IPC training for veterinary practitioners.

scholarly journals Factors influencing tomato marketing in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Ajibola Ojedokun ◽  
Olufemi Yesufu ◽  
Victoria Ayorinde
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Transportation Costs ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Margin Analysis

This study was conducted to identify the factors influencing tomato marketing in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from a total of 100 tomato marketers using a multistage sampling technique. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis and multiple regression analysis. The result obtained revealed that wholesalers had a higher gross margin than retailers. Gender, education level and transportation costs were found to influence the marketing margin of retailers, whereas household size and transportation costs influenced the marketing margin of wholesalers. The study therefore recommends that tomato marketers should be encouraged into wholesale marketing. This can be achieved by subsidization and the implementation of an efficient marketing system.

scholarly journals Determinants of farmers’ access to microcredit from cooperative societies in Ondo state, Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
A Kolapo ◽  
AS Ogunleye ◽  
AD Kehinde ◽  
AA Adebanke
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Cooperative Society ◽  
Consumer Cooperative ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Logit Regression Model

The study examined the determinants of farmers’ access to microcredit from cooperative societies in Ondo state. A multistage sampling technique was used to obtain data from 100 respondents. Primary data was collected for the purpose of the study. We used descriptive statistics and logit regression model to analyses the data collected. Result showed that the farmers were mostly male farmers (64%) while majority of the farmers had a mean age of 44.10 ± 14.70. It was also revealed that consumer cooperative society, producer cooperative society, marketing cooperative society, cooperative farming society and credit and thrift cooperative society were the major forms of cooperative used by the farmers. The result also shows that age, marital status, farm size, farming experience, credit from another source and number of years in the cooperative significantly influenced farmers’ access to microcredit from cooperative society. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. Tech. 11(2): 103-107, Dec 2021

scholarly journals Alpha variant (B.1.1.7) of SARS-CoV-2 increases fatality-rate for patients under age of 70 years and hospitalization risk overall

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meryem Cetin ◽  
Pervin Ozlem Balci ◽  
Hakan Sivgin ◽  
Sirin Cetin ◽  
Ayse Ulgen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Case Fatality Rate ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Fatality Rate ◽  
Alpha Variant ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Analyze Data

AbstractThe emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants is a challenge to the control of this pandemic. It is therefore important to collect and to analyze data related to the infection caused by different variants. We have obtained more than 3,700 COVID-19 patients between April 2020 and March 2021 from Tokat, Turkey (roughly 3,100 outpatients and close to 600 inpatients) where about 30% were infected with Alpha variant (B.1.1.7). Descriptive statistics was used to characterize different subgroups. Both logistic regression and cause-specific Cox survival analysis of competing-risk was run on inpatients, to examine the impact of Alpha variant on hospitalization, on mortality and on other factors. We observed that the Alpha variant is over-represented in inpatients than outpatients so infection by Alpha variant increases the chance for hospitalization. The impact of Alpha variant on mortality seems to depend on the patient's age. For patients under age of 70, the case-fatality-rate was 0.84% (5.3%) for patients without (with) Alpha variant (Fisher's test P-value = 2.4 × 10−10). For patients above age of 70, the trend is opposite: the case-fatality-rate is 31.5% (13.6%) for patients without (with) Alpha variant (Fisher's test P-value = 0.0016). The two opposite trends would cancel each other, making other analyses such as cause-specific Cox regression and logistic regression non-significant. The Alpha variant increases the risk for hospitalization, increases the case-fatality-rate for lower age group, and decreases the case-fatality-rate for the upper age group. If the increase of case-fatality-rate in not the most senior group holds true, it should provide useful information for a vaccination planning to counter the impact of Alpha variants.

scholarly journals PRICING AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES IN THE LIVESTOCK FEED MARKET IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adegboyega E. Oguntade ◽  
Taiwo E. Mafimisebi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Feed Industry ◽  
Livestock Feed ◽  
Commercial Poultry ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Security Costs ◽  
Marketing Costs ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Analyze Data

The Nigerian commercial poultry sector is dependent on commercial feeds.Evaluation of the operational and pricing efficiencies of poultry feed marketing isessential for improving efficiencies in the feed industry and lowering the price ofpoultry products. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the firms studied.Tools used to analyze data collected included index of pricing and operational efficiencies;and regression analysis. The firms studied handled about N251,870,000 of feed perannum, had an annual Inventory Carrying Cost (ICC) of N4,587,762 and an averageICC of N114,694 per firm. The Marketing Costs (MC) for all the firms was N16,813,860per annum while the average MC was N420,347. Major contributors to ICC werestorage; handling and security costs while storage, transportation and capital costswere major contributors to MC. Efforts to minimize costs should therefore be focusedat reducing transportation costs and optimal utilization of storage space. The AverageMarketing Costs (AMC) declined with increase in quantity marketed (QM) while unitprofit increased with QM. Firms therefore need to increase QM. Marketing Margin(MM) and MC were significantly different from each other. Also, QM was a significantexplanatory variable of MM, implying that there was no pricing efficiency in themarket. Relative efficiency increased with QM, suggesting that firms should strive toincrease the quantity of feed marketed. The major contribution of this study is that itprovides information on the components of marketing costs and size economies in thepoultry feed industry in Ondo State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Perception of Senior High School EFL Teachers in Papua, Indonesia towards Their Own Competence

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulini Rinantanti ◽  
Muhammad Asfah Rahman ◽  
Haryanto Atmowardoyo ◽  
Saidna Z. Bin-Tahir
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Teacher Competence ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Multistage Sampling

This paper reports the competence of the English Foreign Language (EFL) Senior High School (SHS) teachers in Papua, Indonesia which sought to investigate the EFL SHS teachers’ perception towards their own competence. This cross-sectional survey research design applied multistage sampling technique in determining the sample of the study. There were 159 EFL SHS teachers from six selected townships in Papua as the sample. The researchers employed questionnaire and interview as the instrument for collecting data. Data were analyzed utilizing descriptive statistics to run for frequencies and percentages. The result revealed that the EFL SHS teachers in Papua perceived that their teacher competence was good. As the majority of the respondents (91.8%) contended that they possessed good competency and only a few of respondents (8.2%) claimed that their competence was very good. None of the respondents asserted either they have poor or fairly good competence.

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