scholarly journals The Impact of Soil Erosion as a Food Security and Rural Livelihoods Risk in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ikponmwosa David Ighodaro ◽  
Francois S. Lategan ◽  
Wiseman Mupindu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Older People ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Erosion Control ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
The Impact

<p>This study evaluates soil erosion/attrition as a major food security and rural livelihoods risk in South Africa, with the Upper and Lower Areas of Didimana, Eastern Cape Province, as a case study. The survey research method was adopted for the study. Farmers and extension officers’ behaviours relating to soil erosion control was negative even though the impact of erosion in the area was high. Approximately 75% of farmers indicated that they lose more than 21% of their crops yearly due to erosion and 55% said their crops and livestock, as well as their household feeding, suffer due to the problem. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis indicate that farm yield and farmers’ access to market are positively related to farmers’ adoption tendencies regarding erosion control, implying that farmers are more willing to adopt recommendations if their yields and access to market can increase. Similarly, age of farmers is positively related with erosion impact, indicating that older people have a higher tendency to cause erosion in the study area. This is true, as the area consists more of older people, who are generally known to resist change, thus low in adoption. Therefore, it is perceived that if farmers manage soil erosion appropriately, they will achieve higher yields. More so, pull factors like improved rural infrastructures and adequate agricultural incentives for youths are suggested to lure more youth in taking into farming in the study area.</p>

scholarly journals Smallholder Farmers’ Adoption Decision-making Regarding Soil Erosion Control on Food Security in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.D. Ighodaro ◽  
B.F. Lewu ◽  
B.E. Omoruyi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Erosion Control ◽  
Total Income ◽  
Adoption Decision ◽  
Soil Erosion Control

Background: The objective of this paper was to evaluate how smallholder farmers’ adoption decision-making regarding the control of soil erosion influence food security in South Africa, using the case of farming at Upper and Lower Areas of Didimana, South Africa. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 60 randomly selected farmers. Farmers’ total income was used as a proxy for food security. Data were analysed using the multiple linear regression analysis, because the dependent variable was continuous. Result: As expected, farmers who had increases in quality of produce had higher probabilities for increased total income. Also, farmers who preferred their traditional erosion-control methods as against extension-recommended, had higher potentials for increased overall income, which was unexpected. Further, farmers whose sustainability was impacted the most by soil erosion had lesser probabilities for increases in their overall income. The conclusion is that the adoption of soil erosion-control measures is significant in increasing farmers’ food security potentials in the study area.

scholarly journals Agroforestry Practices in Livelihood Improvement in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8477
Author(s):  
Mulatu Fekadu Zerihun
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Food Prices ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Sustainable Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Agroforestry Practices

Agroforestry plays a significant role in increasing agricultural productivity. In South Africa, there is a pressing need for promoting smallholder agriculture to promote sustainable rural livelihoods, to ensure food security, to lower inflation in food prices, and address rampant rural unemployment in the country. The agricultural economy is characterised by a monopoly structure where almost every single staple in South Africa is already produced by large manufacturers that can produce it at better quality and lower cost than the average smallholder enterprise or cooperative. Such a monopoly structure fundamentally undermines the development of local markets, where local small-scale producers sell to their local community. The novelty of this study is addressing the research gap that conventional rural livelihood analyses often neglect, i.e., the role of environmental products in general, and forest and agroforestry products. Using a log linear regression model with cross-sectional data collected from a sample of 300 households, this study explores the likely impact of agroforestry practices in promoting the livelihood of rural communities in the study areas. Results obtained from multiple linear regression analysis showed that average household income increased as a function of utilization of agroforestry practices. Agroforestry contributes to sustainable rural livelihoods in South African provinces where the predominant means of livelihoods is rural subsistence farming and agriculture. Since valuation of agroforestry products and services are technically difficult, farmers often underestimate the contribution of agroforestry to the household’s livelihood income. These findings have policy implications in promoting food security in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and beyond.

scholarly journals Water Scarcity and Food Security in Ngqeleni Locality in the Eastern Cape Province- South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10(1) (10(1)) ◽  
pp. 40-53
Author(s):  
Laura Novienyo Abla Amoah
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Water Shortages ◽  
Focus Group Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

South Africa in general and the Eastern Cape Province in particular face increasing water shortages. However, little empirical evidence exists on how rural households are affected by water scarcity and the impact thereof on food security. This paper discusses the relationship between water scarcity and food security in Ngqeleni, a rural location in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Through empirical evidence collected using techniques inspired by the tradition of participatory focus group research and self-administered questionnaires in Ngqeleni, it is argued that there is a significant relationship between water scarcity and food security. Results also reveal that population growth, lack of political will and commitment, inadequate water resource infrastructure, and weaknesses within the institutional framework are some of the causes of water scarcity. Until effective water management systems are identified and enforced, food security will continue to plague Ngqeleni.

Exploring the South African Government Communication on Land Expropriation without Compensation

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (1-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lungisani Moyo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Food Security ◽  
South African ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
South African Government ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
The South ◽  
Land Expropriation ◽  
African Government ◽  
Government Communication

ABSTRACT This paper used qualitative methodology to explore the South African government communication and land expropriation without compensation and its effects on food security using Alice town located in the Eastern Cape Province South Africa as its case study. This was done to allow the participants to give their perceptions on the role of government communication on land expropriation without compensation and its effects on South African food security. In this paper, a total population of 30 comprising of 26 small scale farmers in rural Alice and 4 employees from the Department of Agriculture (Alice), Eastern Cape, South Africa were interviewed to get their perception and views on government communications and land expropriation without compensation and its effects on South African food security. The findings of this paper revealed that the agricultural sector plays a vital role in the South African economy hence there is a great need to speed up transformation in the sector.

The Impact of Financial Distress, Corporate Governance, and Auditor Switching on Audit Delay

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-117
Author(s):  
Sylvi Angelia ◽  
Rizal Mawardi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Distress ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Auditor Switching ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Impact

Objective – The purpose of this study is to examine the effect between financial distress, corporate governance, auditor switching and audit delay. This research sample using data on a manufacturing company on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Methodology – The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis technique. Findings– The research finding show that financial distress and the size of the audit committee have a significant effect on audit delay, while the concentration of ownership, managerial ownership, change of directors, and auditor switching has no significant effect on audit delay. Second finding explain that consideration for companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange to pay attention to the timeliness of submitting financial reports and independent auditor reports so as not to get sanctions from the Financial Services Authority. Novelty – Our novelty research using the relationship of Financial Distress, Corporate Governance and Auditor Switching on new research model to Audit Delay. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: M41, M42 Keywords: Financial Distress, Corporate Governance, Auditor Switching, Audit Delay

Cooperative activation in cardiac muscle: impact of sarcomere length

2002 ◽  
Vol 282 (3) ◽  
pp. H1055-H1062 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Dobesh ◽  
John P. Konhilas ◽  
Pieter P. de Tombe
Keyword(s):  
Sarcomere Length ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Significant Function ◽  
Cardiac Myofilament ◽  
Data Points ◽  
On Line ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cooperative Activation ◽  
Force Relationship

This study was undertaken to determine the impact of sarcomere length (SL) on the level of cooperative activation of the cardiac myofilament at physiological [Mg2+]. Active force development was measured in skinned rat cardiac trabeculae as a function of free [Ca2+] at five SLs (1.85–2.25 μm; 1 mM free [Mg2+]; 15°C). Only muscle preparations with minimal force rundown during the entire protocol were included in the analysis (average 7.2 ± 1.7%). Median SL was measured by on-line computer video micrometry and controlled within 0.01 μm. Care was taken to ensure a sufficient number of data points in the steep portion of the [Ca2+]-force relationship at every SL to allow for accurate fit of the data to a modified Hill equation. Multiple linear regression analysis of the fit parameters revealed that both maximum, Ca2+-saturated force and Ca2+sensitivity were a significant function of SL ( P < 0.001), whereas the level of cooperativity did not depend on SL ( P = 0.2). Further analysis of the [Ca2+]-force relationships revealed a marked asymmetry that, also, was not affected by SL ( P = 0.2–0.6). Finally, we found that the level of cooperativity in isolated skinned myocardium was comparable to that reported for intact, nonskinned myocardium. Our results suggest that an increase in SL induces an increase in the Ca2+ responsiveness of the cardiac sarcomere without affecting the level of cooperativity.

scholarly journals ANALISIS DAMPAK PENERAPAN IJIN USAHA TOKO MODERN TERHADAP KEBERADAAN PASAR TRADISIONAL DI KABUPATEN SLEMAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 224
Author(s):  
IRNI SEPTIANI ◽  
INSIATININGSIH INSIATININGSIH
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Business Location ◽  
Traditional Markets ◽  
Traditional Market ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Research Analysis

The growth of Modern Stores in Indonesia is very rapid, experiencing growth from year to year, this condition is offset by demand from large communities and increasingly enjoys the convenience and comfort of shopping in modern stores. However, Sleman Regency D.I. Yogyakarta provides a number of rules as outlined in Regional Regulation No. 18 of 2012 concerning Licensing of Shopping Centers and Modern Stores, which it is hoped that this regulation will have a significant impact on equitable distribution between modern shops and traditional markets in Sleman Regency, YogyakartaReferring to the Regional Regulation, this research was carried out to see the impact of the application of the Modern Shop business permit to the existence of traditional markets in Sleman Regency D.I. Yogyakarta. In this study 200 samples were taken by distributing 250 questionnaires with a distribution of 125 questionnaires to managers and modern shop owners and 125 questionnaires to traditional shop owners in the traditional market of Sleman Regency D.I. Yogyakarta, which finally received 200 questionnaires. The method used for sampling is a non probability sampling method that is sampling by specifying specific criteria on respondents. Data collection techniques using questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression analysis and data processed with SPSS software. The variables used in this study are 4 independent variables namely Business Location Aspects, Social Aspects, Partnership Aspects with MSMEs and Use of Local Workers Aspects, and 1 dependent variable namely the Existence of Traditional Markets. From the results of the research analysis it was concluded that the business location aspect variable (X1) had no impact on the existence of traditional markets with negative B1 (- 0.799) and t count was smaller than t table, Variable Social Aspects (X2) had no impact on the existence of Traditional Markets with B2 negative (-1,334) and t count smaller than t table, Variable Aspects of Partnership with MSME (X3) have an impact on the existence of Traditional Markets with positive B3 (9,153) and t count is greater than t table, Variable Aspects of Use of Power Local Work (X4) has an impact on the existence of Traditional Markets with positive B4 (1,646) and t count is greater than t table, and the four Independent Variables together have an impact on the dependent variable The existence of Traditional Market Sleman DIY Regency is allegedly also influenced by variables other variables not examined in this study.Keywords : modern shop, traditional market, Sleman Regency D.I. Yogyakarta, Existence of Traditional Markets

scholarly journals ANALISIS DAMPAK KEBERADAAN TOKO SWALAYAN TERHADAP OMZET PENJUALAN KIOS–KIOS KECIL DI KOTA MATARAM

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Basri Basri
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Study Guide ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Level 2

The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of stores existence toward sales turnover of stalls in Mataram city. Associative research design was adopted as the study guide. Purposive sampling techniques were used in which 100 copies of the research instrument were administered to stalls owner in Mataram city, out of which 100 copies of questionnaire were filled and returned. Test of validity and reliability, classical assumption test, and multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyse the data generated from respondents. The findings revealed that stores existence variable consisted of services, product diversification, price, and comfortable of consumer have significant influence on sales turnover of stalls at 0,05 level (2-tailed). The result of the research shows the variables negatively affecting sales turnover of stalls. Furthermore, price ranks the first follow by comfortable, product diversification, and services. This research will help the owner of stalls to understand and recognize the ranking of variables affecting sales turnover of stalls in Mataram city. Keywords:   Stores Existence, Stall, and Sales Turnover.

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