scholarly journals Correlation between academic performance and absenteeism in a Production Engineering program

Author(s):  
Ezequiel Augusto Kaufmann ◽  
André Luiz Emmel Silva ◽  
Jorge André Ribas Moraes ◽  
Liane Malmann Kipper ◽  
Matheus André Mallmann

The academic performance of students can be impacted by several factors, among them the absenteeism (class absences) is one of the main responsible ones. In this way, this study had as objective to verify if there is any correlation between the final grades of the students and their absences in the classes during the semesters, in the courses of the Production Engineering program of University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil. Based on the objectives, a descriptive research was employed, which used documentary research to perform the data collection. The data used were the absentee totals and the final grades of the students in each semester. A statistical analysis of correlation and linear regression was applied, and the result showed that there is a correlation between absenteeism and the students' academic performance. Although in some cases this correlation is not so significant, it was verified that missing classes decreases students' grades.

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-218
Author(s):  
Hastuti Habir ◽  
Zakiyah Zahara ◽  
Farid Farid

This research aims to find out and analyze the effect of brand image and word of mouth, either simultaneously or partially on the decision of purchasing Yamaha motorcycle in Bungku Tengah of Morowali Regency. This was a descriptive research with population of consumers of yamaha motorcycle in Bungku Tengah of Morowali Regency. Sample used was random sampling, in which 91 people selected as the sample. Data collection was questionnaire and it was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis.The research result reveals that significant probability value of brand image variable (0.002) < (0.05) so the brand image variable has a significant effect on the decision of purchasing, significant probability value of word of mouth (0.087) > (0.05) so the word of mouth variable has no effect on the decision of purchasing. It means the brand image variable partially has a significant effect on decision of purchasing; however, word of mouth variable partially has no effect on kdecision of purchasing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui analisi pengaruh citra merek dan word of mouth, baik secara simultan maupun parsial terhadap keputusan pembelian sepeda Motor Yamaha di Bungku Tengah Kabupaten Morowali Kecamatan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif, Populasi penelitian ini adalah konsumen pengguna Motor Yamaha di Bungku Tengah Kabupaten Morowali. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah Random Sampling, dan dengan tehnik tersebut 91 orang sebagai sampel. Teknik pengumpulan data yang di gunakan adalah angket, dan Teknik analisis data yang di gunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, angka probabilitas signifikan variabel Citra Merek (0,002) < (0,05) sehingga variabel Citra Merek memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, angka probabilitas signifikan variabel Word of Mouth (0,087) > (0,05) sehingga variabel Word of Mouth tidak mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Artinya variabel Citra Merek secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, namun variabel Word of Mouth secara parsial berpengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian.


Author(s):  
Nurul Nadzfah Nanda

Purchasing decisions made by consumers in Tauko Medan have decreased, this can be seen in the number of sales in Tauko Medan. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the influence of e-commerce, product prices and product design on purchasing decisions in Tauko Medan. Data collection in this study was carried out through a survey approach by distributing questionnaires. The population of this research were 399 people of Tauko Medan customers who had made  online purchases. The number of research samples were 80 people. The method of data analysis used descriptive analysis and statistical analysis of multiple linear regression. Research results showed that simultaneously e-commerce, product prices and product design have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions in Tauko Medan. Partially e-commerce has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions in Tauko Medan. Likewise, the price of products partially had a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions in Tauko Medan. Partially product design had a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions in Tauko Medan. Of the three variables e-commerce was dominant in influencing purchasing decisions in Tauko Medan.


Author(s):  
Sigit Wijaksono

As the activities grow increasingly at Soekarno-hatta International Airport, the government in this case is PT Angkasa Pura needs to extend the airport by develop phase three in northern area of the existing airport. However, the expantion plan is opposed by the local goverment of Tangerang City because the plan may interfere with project of Tangerang Pantura Development Plan. For instead local goverment of Tangerang City proposes that the expantion would be build in the southern area. Obtaining the description of citizen attitude in this area is the aim of this study. This study is a descriptive research using a descriptive statistical analysis. Data collection using interviews with a questionnaire to respondends. By using Sherry Arnstein theory to measure the level of community participation. The analysis results indicated that the level of knowledge, awareness, and income levels affect the level of public participation in environmental management. Forms of participation provided most of the funds appropriated in the form of donations by income level. 


2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dedy Ansari Harahap ◽  
Dita Amanah ◽  
Fauzia Agustini

The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of the product and the price of the purchase decisions of consumers SME market case on Pajak USU (Pajus) Medan. This research uses quantitative approach with explanatory research type. The sample technique used is non probability sampling, the number of samples are 96 respondents selected at random and data collection techniques used are questionnaires that measurement using Likert scale and statistical analysis with multiple linear regression method. The results showed that product completeness partially has no positive and significant effect on consumer purchase decision and price partially have a positive and significant impact on consumer purchase decision. Whereas product completeness and price simultaneously influencing consumer purchase decision in Pajus Medan. The findings confirm that consumers' choice of coming to that place is to buy a product at a cheap price not because of the availability of a more complete product.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-85
Author(s):  
Millerlandy Bautista-Restrepo ◽  
John Hamilton Sepúlveda-Alzate

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar el impacto del modelo curricular del área de inglés de los períodos académicos 2015A y 2015B  en el desempeño académico de los estudiantes de la Fundación Universitaria Católica Lumen Gentium. Metodológicamente, el estudio se desarrolló   mediante un enfoque mixto, que implementó cuatro instrumentos de recolección de datos: observación docente, matriz de análisis curricular, notas finales de inglés y resultados de las pruebas Saber Pro. Abstract This study aimed to determine the impact of the curriculum model in the English area on students’ academic performance at the Fundación Universitaria Católica Lumen Gentium, during the academic periods 2015A and 2015B. The study was developed through a mixed approach implementing four data collection instruments: teacher observation, curriculum analysis matrix, final grades in English, and results of the Saber Pro tests.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Kawa Abdulridha Mohammed ◽  
Iman Safauldeen Jalal ◽  
Ikram Saeed Rashid ◽  
Ashti Hama Salih Hussein

In order to achieve the objectives of the study, this descriptive research is divided into three main chapters; the first chapter introduces the research methodology, while the second chapter addresses the theoretical part with the major focus on the rights and responsibilities of journalists within the frame of law. Finally, the third chapter is devoted to present the practical part in addition to statistical analysis to the collected data taken from the population of the study which embraces neighborhoods and suburbs of Sulaimaniyah.             For the primary data collection, this descriptive research relied on distributing one hundred and fifty questionnaires shared among one hundred and fifty media professionals who work for Gali Kurdistan Media Agency and NRT Channels. Then, the collected data went through an adequate and comprehensive analysis by means of SPSS. At the end of this research, many results were pointed out, above all, the study found that the law in force fails to provide and secure the rights of journalists in Kurdistan Region.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Eka Agustina ◽  
Isharijadi Isharijadi ◽  
Farida Styaningrum

This study aims to determine the effect of Job Insecurity, Working Conditions and Compensation for Turnover Intention on New Tweety Magetan Bakeries Employees. This study used descriptive statistical analysis and data collection used primary data through distributing questionnaires to respondents and secondary data, namely a list of employee names. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS version 25. This study shows that job insecurity has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention, work conditions have a negative and significant effect on turnover intention, and compensation has a negative and significant effect on turnover intention in New Tweety Magetan bakery employee.


Author(s):  
Agus Fahmi

Situational leadership plays an important role in improving the performance of teachers because of situational leadership is the ability of a leader to direct subordinates in carrying out tasks according to their readiness but in fact the principal still participate less in giving examples of how to work right on subordinates. The focus of the problem is knowing how to apply situational leadership in education. Become subjects in this study is a teacher with a population of 46 people. Data collection techniques used questionnaire as the principal method while the method of observation and documentation as a complementary method. Further data analysis is the method of statistical analysis with Simple Linear Regression formula. Based on the analysis of data obtained value of 7.438 t_count further the value of consultation with t_table value of 1.679 at significance level of 5% with N = 46 The facts demonstrate that t_hitunglebih value greater than the value tcount > ttable or 7.438 > 1.679.  Keywords: Situational Leadership in Educatio


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
STIM Sukma

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of receivable turnover on profitability. The population of this study is the financial statements Store Mulia Gordyn year 2005-2016. This research is a quantitative descriptive research to know the effect of receivable turnover to profitability. The data collection instrument uses direct documentation and observation which is then analyzed using simple linear regression. Data processing using SPSS 20. The result of this research is receivable turnover have positive and significant effect to profitability


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-23
Author(s):  
Mohd Aderi Che Noh ◽  
Normurni Mohamad ◽  
Adibah Hasanah Abd Halim ◽  
Absha Atiah Abu Bakar

This study aims to see the implementation of project based learning methods (PBL) implemented by lecturers in the Science, Technology and Engineering P&P processes in Islam as an effort to enhance students' understanding in the Fiqh Method. Respondents in this study were students of second semester, Diploma of Mechanical Engineering program, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Banting. Observation and interview methods are used for data collection purposes. The data were analyzed descriptively and presented in narrative form. The findings show that PBL activity is a fun and enjoyable P&P activity for students. Abstrak Kajian  ini  bertujuan  untuk  melihat  perlaksanaan  kaedah  pembelajaran  berasaskan  projek  (PBL)  yang dilaksanakan  oleh  pensyarah  dalam  proses  P&P Sains,  Teknologi  dan  kejuruteraan  dalam  Islam  sebagai usaha  meningkatkan  kefahaman  pelajar  pelajar  dalam  tajuk  Kaedah Fiqh.  Responden  dalam  kajian  ini adalah   terdiri   daripada   pelajar   semester   dua   progran   Diploma   Kejuruteraan   Mekanikal,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan  Mekanikal,  Politeknik  Banting.  Kaedah  pemerhatian  dan  temu  bual  digunakan  bagi  tujuan pengutipan data. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan dipersembahkan dalam bentuk naratif. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan aktiviti PBL merupakan aktiviti P&P yang disukai dan menyeronokkan bagi para pelajar.


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