scholarly journals Relationship between Socioeconomic Characteristics and Usability of Online and Mobile Media among Farmers of Punjab

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Ranjeet Kaur ◽  
Sheetal Thapar
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Deep Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

The present paper is an endeavour to analyze the accessibility and usability of online and mobile media among farmers and to find out the relationship between socioeconomic variables and various online and mobile media. The primary data were collected from randomly selected 720 farmers from 16 villages of Punjab through self-structured questionnaire. The findings of the study indicate that 99.17 per cent of farmers in the study area had access to mobile phones while 78.05 per cent farmers were using internet on their mobile phones. However, 60.56 per cent farmers had used agri-apps and agricultural websites to obtain agricultural information. Only 43 per cent of them had positive perception towards the usefulness of information attained through online and mobile media. Further, there was a positive correlation of socioeconomic characteristics such as education, income and land with usage of online and mobile media whereas age and experience had shown negative correlation. This implies that with the increase in age and experience of farmers, the possibility of using mobile and online media for agricultural information declined whereas higher education, larger landholdings and more income facilitated greater use of mobile phones and internet for agriculture purposes. Thus, the socioeconomic characteristics of farmers had a direct and deep relationship with the accessibility and usage of online and mobile media among farmers of Punjab. The study recommends that a policy should be framed to educate the elderly farmers regarding the use of the new media. The scope of formal education among the youth should also be expended to realize the full potential of this medium.

scholarly journals O QUE SE VÊ E O QUE SE APRENDE: educação e construção de identidades na Praça Mary de Pinho

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Jesus Marmanillo Pereira ◽  
Allison Bezerra Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Environmental Perceptions ◽  
Spatial Practices ◽  
Educational Processes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Urban Places ◽  
The Town

A proposta deste artigo é colocar a praça como espaço de construção do conhecimento ambiental, por meio da educação não formal. A pesquisa tem como objetivo compreender como ocorre a relação entre os processos de percepção ambiental e as práticas socioespaciais na formação de lugares urbanos. Para tanto, este estudo buscou analisar o cotidiano de um conjunto de atores (crianças, idosos, transeuntes e jovens) na Praça Mary de Pinho, na cidade de Imperatriz-MA. O levantamento, de cunho etnográfico, inclui observação, diário de campo, conversações, produção de fotografias e descrição das interações entre os agentes do espaço. As visitas exploratórias ocorreram entre os meses de março e junho de 2016 e mostram que é possível aproximar os papéis das percepções ambientais e os processos educativos desenvolvidos nos espaços públicos de lazer.Palavras-chave: Praça Mary de Pinho; Imperatriz; Educação Ambiental.WHAT YOU SEE AND WHAT YOU LEARN: education and construction of identities from the Mary de Pinho SquareABSTRACTThe purpose of this article is to place the square as a central space in the construction of environmental knowledge through non-formal education. The research aims to understand how is the relationship between the processes of environmental awareness and socio-spatial practices in the construction of urban places. Therefore, this study investigates the daily life of a set of actors (children, the elderly, pedestrians and young people) in the Plaza de Pinho Mary in the town of Imperatriz-MA. The survey, ethnographic, includes observation, field diary, conversations, photos and description of the interactions between the space agent. Exploratory visits took place between March and June 2016 and show that it is possible to approach the roles of environmental perceptions and educational processes developed in public spaces for leisure.Keywords: Square Mary de Pinho; Imperatriz; Environmental Education. LO QUE VE Y LO QUE SE APRENDE: La educación y la construcción de las identidades de la plaza Mary de PinhoRESUMENEl propósito de este artículo es colocar la plaza como un espacio central en la construcción del conocimiento ambiental a través de la educación no formal. La investigación tiene como objetivo comprender cómo es la relación entre los procesos de la conciencia ambiental y prácticas socio-espaciales en la construcción de lugares urbanos. Por lo tanto, este estudio investiga la vida cotidiana de un conjunto de actores (niños, ancianos, peatones y jóvenes) en la Plaza de Mary dePinho en Imperatriz-MA. La encuesta, etnográfico, incluye la observación, diario de campo, conversaciones, fotos y descripción de las interacciones entre el agente de espacio. Visitas exploratorias se llevaron a cabo entre marzo y junio de 2016 y muestran que es posible acercarse a los roles de las percepciones ambientales y los procesos educativos que se desarrollan en espacios públicos para el ocio.Palabras clave: Plaza Mary de Pinho; Imperatriz; Educación Ambiental.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Coping Mechanism with Incidence of Stress on Elderly in BPPLU Pagar Dewa Bengkulu City

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Buyung Keraman ◽  
Neni Triana ◽  
Ayu Amelia
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Coping Mechanism ◽  
Adaptive Coping ◽  
Severe Stress ◽  
Maladaptive Coping ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Stress in the elderly can cause health problems, the higher the stress level of the elderly, the more often they experience recurrence of the disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the Relationship of Coping Mechanism with Incidence of Stress on Elderly in BPPLU Pagar Dewa Bengkulu City. This study used cross sectional design. Population in this study were all elderly who lived in BPPLU Pagar Dewa Bengkulu City who fulfilled characteristic who were obtained with the amount of 42 people. Sampling technique in this study used total sampling were 42 people. Collecting data in this study used primary data with observation technique and interview. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate. Statistic test used was Chi-Square. The result of this study showed: (1) from 42 elderly in BPPLU Pagar Dewa Bengkulu City 1 (2,4%) elderly experienced severe stress; there were 18 (42,9%) elderly experienced medium stress, and there were 23 or (54,8%) elderly experienced mild stress (2) there were 16 (38,1%) elderly with maladaptive Coping Mechanism and 26 (61,9%) elderly with adaptive Coping Mechanism; (3) from 16 elderly with maladaptive Coping Mechanism there were 1 (6,2%) elderly experienced severe stress, there were 10 (62,5%) elderly experienced medium stress and there were 5 (31,2%) elderly experienced mild stress, while from 26 elderly with adaptive Coping Mechanism there were and 0 (0,0%) elderly experienced severe stress, there were 8 (30,8%) elderly experienced medium stress and 18 (69,2%) elderly experienced mild stress; (4) there is significant relationship between Coping Mechanism with Incidence of Stress on Elderly in BPPLU Pagar Dewa Bengkulu City with moderate category relationship.It is expected that health workers can provide care that suits the needs of the elderly, as well as provide psychological motivation to the elderly Keywords: coping mechanism, incidence of stress, elderly

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK PETANI DAN TINGKAT ADOPSI TEKNOLOGI PADA USAHATANI BAWANG MERAH DI DESA TONSEWER, KECAMATAN TOMPASO

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2A) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Alfons ., Manongko ◽  
Lyndon ., Pangemanan
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Technological Adoption ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

This study aims to analyze the relationship between the characteristics of farmers with the level of adoption and application of technological innovation in onion farming in Tonsewer Village, Tompaso Subdistrict, Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province. This research was conducted from February to March 2017. This research used primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected by interviewing onion farmers using questionnaires. Sampling of 48 people. Analysis method using Descriptive Analysis. The study found that the technological adoption rate in Tonsewer village is very high and has adopted the technology. Factors influencing the adoption rate are land area, farming, income, formal education, non-formal education, age, and cosmopolitan level. Spearman's correlation value of land area, income, formal education, non-formal education and cosmopolitan level shows the direction of positive correlation, while age shows the direction of negative correlation to the adoption rate of onion technology.

scholarly journals The use of mobile phones to support women’s entrepreneurship in the Arab countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 424-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisreen A. Ameen ◽  
Rob Willis
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Gender Gaps ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Women’S Entrepreneurship ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Telecommunication Companies ◽  
Women's Entrepreneurship

Purpose This paper aims to investigate how mobile phones can be used to support women’s entrepreneurship in Arab countries. The objective is to explore new ways to close the gender gaps in terms of entrepreneurship in these countries. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used in this research is an in-depth analysis of the existing literature and recent reports on women’s entrepreneurship and on the adoption and use of mobile phones in Arab countries. Findings The findings of this research indicate that female Arab entrepreneurs are interested in using mobile phones. However, they have not yet realised the full potential of mobile technology in empowering them beyond its basic use. Several challenges facing women entrepreneurship in the Arab countries were identified. Mobile phones can be used to overcome these challenges. Research limitations/implications This research is based on the collection and analysis of secondary data rather than primary data to support the findings. Practical implications There is a need for collaboration between telecommunication companies operating in the Arab region and government initiatives to build a solid environment in which female Arab entrepreneurs can operate. Originality/value This research provides new insights and recommendations for reducing the gender gaps in terms of entrepreneurship by using new and improved techniques to address women’s needs for economic independence. This will also increase the profit gained by the telecommunication companies operating in Arab countries and bring additional income to this region.

scholarly journals Media User Types among Young Children and Social Displacement

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tor Endestad ◽  
Jan Heim ◽  
Birgit Kaare ◽  
Leila Torgersen ◽  
Petter Bae Brandtzæg
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
New Media ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Game Playing ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Organized Sports ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sports Activities

Abstract There is a lack of research on the role that new media play in the life of young children under the age of 13 years. Hence, the aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between distinct media user types and social displacement among children under the age of 13. A sample of 1,117 Norwegian schoolchildren from the age of 7 to 12 years responded to a questionnaire about their computer game-playing habits and their use of computers, the Internet, mobile phones and television. The results indicate four specific user types reflecting children’s various uses of new media: a) Advanced Users, b) Offline Gamers, c) Instrumental Users, and d) Low Users. Some indications of displacement were found between TV, reading and drawing and between new media usage and participation in organized sports activities. At the same time, clear indications support the “more is more” hypothesis, which predicts that active media users will be active children.

scholarly journals 17. Knowledge of Understanding the Relationship of Sexual desire’s Symptoms of Lust with the Success of Artificial Insemination on Cattle Farmer at the Lengayang subdistrict, Pesisir Selatan district, West Sumatera

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Nida Ulfa Dilla ◽  
Cut Nila Thasmi ◽  
Hamdan Hamdan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cattle Farmer

This study aimed to find out the understanding of cattle farmer in Lengayang, Pesisir Selatan West Sumatera about the relation of sexual desire symptom with the success rate of artificial insemination on cattle. The respondents of this study were the cattle farmer on Lengayang base on the result of the method of this study was field survey. The data were collected interview the farmer using structural questioner form. The data consist of secondary and primary data. The secondary data were obtained from Animal Husbandry departement and Animal Health on Pesisir Selatan. Data were analyzed descriptively. Result showed that from 100 respondents there were 15 respondents from Lakitan village, 16 respondent from East Lakitan, 14 respondents from East Kambang, 35 respondents from West Kambang, 9 respondents from Kambang and 11 respondents from North Kambang. Based on the study result the level of  farmers knowledge about understanding relation sexual desire the symptoms with the success of artificial insemination in cattle is 2% excellent, 33% good, 56% fairly good and 9%. Less Good. Based on Regression test formal education, non-formal education and experience effect of to the knowledge of the success of artificial insemination 6.6%

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGARUH MANAJEMEN LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN NON FORMAL (LPPNF) TERHADAP SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DI KABUPATEN INDRAGIRI HULU

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-327
Author(s):  
Ziko Fransinatra ◽  
Gita Sari Gustika ◽  
Deci Ririen
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Management Functions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

This research was conducted in Indragiri Hulu Regency. The data in this study are in the form of primary data obtained from questionnaires, observations and interviews. Secondary data obtained from non-formal education and training institutions are in the form of administrative documents. The population in this study were all education and training institutions (LPPNF) in Indragiri Hulu Regency. The sampling method utilizing total sampling Qualitative data processing uses descriptive statistics to systematically describe the facts and characteristics of objects appropriately. Correlation analysis uses SPSS 22.0 to determine whether there is a relationship (correlation) between variables and if there is a relationship, see the size of the relationship between variables. This study found the unique management of LPPNF management, which is management featuring one-man show. From the results of the analysis conducted, of course, inaccurate management will certainly have less than the maximum impact in achieving the goals of an organization. This is evidenced by the low number of human resources participating in training at LPPNF in Indragiri Hulu Regency. In the management of LPPNF, the objectives that have been well established should be regulated by these principles so that the objectives of the institution can be realized. The manager should run his LPPNF by following the good and correct management functions so that he can answer the need for human resources from the Business and Industry World in Indragiri Hulu Regency.   Keywords: LPPNF Management, Human Resources

scholarly journals Media and Generations in Portugal

Societies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Vieira
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Age Cohorts ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Empirical Regularities ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
Media Preferences ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Representative Samples

Many discourses link media with generations, ascribing particular appetence for the use of new media to youth, in contrast with older generations. This article aims to give an account of the empirical regularities but also differences found in a longitudinal quantitative analysis of Internet users, uses, and media preferences among different Portuguese age cohorts. Making use of questionnaire surveys with representative samples, the importance of generational belongings in structuring different types of relationships with media is demonstrated, as youngsters seem to prefer new media. However, this variable does not hold in itself complete explanatory power. The importance of formal education, besides other sociographic variables, is clear, indicating the existence of social disparities within age cohorts, with repercussions on the mediated access to resources and opportunities. The diversity and inequalities found through the statistical analysis help to combat the rhetoric of a supposedly innate, all-encompassing digital nativity. By adopting a social constructivist approach, with a more holistic scope, this article also aims to reconstruct part of the complexity and multidimensionality of the relationship between and within Portuguese generations with media, thereby deconstructing more essentialist and homogenising notions of youth and generations.

The Role of Formal Versus Informal Support of the Elderly in Singapore: Is There Substitution?

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelique Chan
Keyword(s):  
Senior Citizens ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Informal Support ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Formal Support ◽  
Familial Support ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThis paper examines the relationship between formal and familial support of Singaporean elderly using data from the 1995 National Survey of Senior Citizens. We test whether the availability of formal support is associated with a decrease in the propensity of elderly individuals to rely on children. The findings show that elderly respondents with CPF accounts are significantly less likely to rely on children as their main source of financial support. Other socioeconomic characteristics of seniors have significant effects on reliance on children. Older seniors, females, seniors with little or no education, widowers, and seniors in poor health, and Chinese elderly, are significantly more likely to rely on children. The evidence suggests that as CPF coverage widens, reliance on children will probably decrease.

Validity and Reliability of the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE)

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-151
Author(s):  
Mahshid Foroughan ◽  
Zahra Jafari ◽  
Ida Ghaemmagham Farahani ◽  
Vahid Rashedi
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cognitive State ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Farsi Version

Abstract. This study examines the psychometric properties of the IQCODE and its applicability in the Iranian elderly population. A group of 95 elderly patients with at least 4 years of formal education who fulfilled the criteria of DSM-IV-TR for dementia were examined by the MMSE and the AMTs. The Farsi version of the IQCODE was subsequently administered to their primary caregivers. Results showed a significant correlation ( p = .01) between the score of the questionnaire and the results of the MMSE ( r = −0.647) and AMTs ( r = −0.641). A high internal reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α = 0.927) and test-retest reliability by correlation coefficient ( r = 0.81). This study found that the IQCODE has acceptable psychometric properties and can be used for evaluating the cognitive state in the elderly population of Iran.

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