Consumers’ Sustainable Choice between Gas and Electric Scooter

Aims: To investigate consumers’ sustainable choice behavior between gas and electric scooters, as predicted by consumers’ felt responsibility for sustainability anchored on norm activation theory. Study Design: Quantitative research approach using cross-sectional online survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The data came from faculty employees of a state university in the Philippines between August to September 2020. Methodology: 109 responses from faculty employees were analyzed. Hypotheses were tested for regression using Jamovi. Conclusion: This study added empirical evidence on the applicability of consumers’ felt responsibility for sustainability as a predictor of sustainable choice behavior and answered the call for more studies that would promote a better understanding of the concept of sustainable consumption. The findings provided important implications on how marketers and managers can promote pro-environmental products such as electric scooters and boost sustainable consumption among buyers in an identified community.

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Knowledge and practices regarding pesticide application and handling among farmers in selected community areas of Uttarakhand

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20211373 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 1187

Author(s):

Atul Kumar ◽

Sanchita Pugazhendi ◽

Chandan Kumar ◽

John Davidson ◽

Jyoti Rawat

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Health Problems ◽

Agricultural Area ◽

Research Approach ◽

Pesticide Application ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge

Background: In South Asia region, India is the biggest country manufacturing pesticides for agricultural production and ranks10th in world where farmers use pesticides in agricultural area. In India, farmers have less knowledge regarding pesticide application and very rarely they get opportunity to attend formal training program regarding handling of hazardous pesticides. In developing countries, farmers have unsafe pesticide application and handling practices due to which pesticide poisoning has a major health problems among famers. Indian farmers who practice unsafe use of pesticides also experience different health problems. Hence there is a necessity to find out knowledge and practices of farmers while handling dangerous pesticides in day to day life.Methods: A quantitative research approach and cross sectional survey design was used in present study. Total of 302 farmers residing in rural area of Doiwala block were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Ethical permission was obtained from institutional ethical committee and informed consent was taken from study participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results: A total of 125 (41.5%) farmers were using pesticide two times in a year and 180(59.8%) farmers used it for protection of crops. It was expressed by 223 (73.8%) farmers that they read the labels on the pesticide containers before using it but only 182(60.3%) farmers followed the instructions on the label.Conclusions: Farmers did not have adequate knowledge about frequency and reasons of using pesticide in farming. Majority of the farmers did not have adequate knowledge and practices regarding use of pesticide in agricultural area.

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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN UTILIZATION OF NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM (NRP) & PERSONAL PROFILE OF NURSES

10.36106/ijsr/9217787 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 15-18

Author(s):

Dipti Y. Sorte ◽

Anurag Bhai Patidar

Keyword(s):

Death Rate ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Design ◽

Neonatal Resuscitation ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Target Population ◽

Initial Time ◽

Research Approach ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Professional Career

INTRODUCTION:The child age and newborn death rate lower down substantially in the last 10 years. Still if we see the death rate of new born is at top. We are losing roughly three out of two newborns every year in rst four week of their life therefore, initial time in newborns transition very crucial in survival of newborns specially those who are birth asphyxiated. Purposes: Overall resolution of this research is to recognize an “Utilization, means, effective use of workshop in the professional career” among the nurses working in various healthcare establishment and factors affecting poor utilization therefore, it will help to develop any new measures or modify current workshop protocols study was conceptualized based on The health promotion model presented by Nola J Pender (1982, revised 1996). Materials & methods: This is crosssectional study used Quantitative research approach, to identify the utilization and association between Personal prole of nurses & Utilization of the NRPTraining Programme. Non-experimental cross – sectional research and Exploratory survey design was used where entire tool was made in Google form and send to participants mail id. study was conducted in different national healthcare establishments. The population under this study are registered nurses working in selected healthcare establishments. samples are Staff Nurses working in different Health establishments. Sample size was 278 nurses was taken from a Actual population, 300 nurses was Selected and administrated the tool and 1000 nurses was a Target population. Purposive Sampling technique was used. Tool contains Part 1 for Questionnaire for Socio-demographic assessment. Part 2 for Structured Questionnaire Utilization of NRPtraining Programme. The reliability of a tool was conducted for the degree of steadiness with which it measures the qualities it is supposed to quantify, Cronbach alpha (r = 0.91), split half correlation (0.90), Spearman-brown prophecy (0.94), Mean for test (81.7) & SD for test is 18.83. Pretesting was done 30 samples to establish the clearness of items, considerate of the linguistic and period required to ample the item. Pilot testing was conducted on nurses of different health establishments on for 30 participants. Administrative permission was obtained from NRP President Main study collected on 278 samples Proceeds for Data Analysis (Descriptive & Inferential) as per objectives. Conclusion: The study concluded with nding Association between utilization with selected Socio-demographic (Personal prole) where Age and primary education of the participants came signicant results and Participants exposure to related work area after or before NRP training are associated with the utilization NRPskills.

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Does Knowledge Management Lead to Innovation? an Empirical Study on SMEs in Rwanda

THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ◽

10.18775/ijmsba.1849-5664-5419.2014.29.1001 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (9) ◽

pp. 7-19 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Eugenie Byukusenge ◽

John C. Munene ◽

Laura Orobia

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Design ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Approach ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether knowledge management under its three dimensions of knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing and responsiveness to knowledge lead to innovation in Rwandan SMEs. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design to collect data used to examine that relationship. The results revealed that only knowledge sharing was found positive and significant predictor of innovation. This implies that effective knowledge management through knowledge sharing may lead to innovation.This study used a cross-sectional research design combined with a quantitative research approach. Future researchers could employ a longitudinal method to investigate any possibility of variations in the results. Qualitative studies could equally be used to supplement the quantitative findings. Lastly, this study focused on manufacturing SMEs only. Future research might focus on other types of businesses. Owners-managers of SMEs may sustain their competitive position and survive longer when knowledge is effectively and efficiently shared in order to increase their innovation capability. The study generated empirical evidence on less studied phenomena in the SMEs sector. The evidence highlighted the powerful influence of knowledge sharing in predicting innovation in SMEs.

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Smartphones as digital instructional interface devices: the teacher’s perspective

Research in Learning Technology ◽

10.25304/rlt.v30.2639 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 30 ◽

Author(s):

Terrence Manyeredzi ◽

Vongai Mpofu

Keyword(s):

Science Teachers ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Online Survey ◽

Penetration Rate ◽

Survey Design ◽

Research Approach ◽

Policy Enforcement ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Interface Devices

Globally, many nations have put in place policies on technology enhanced teaching and learning in an effort to keep abreast with the rapid advancement in technology. However, the use of technology in education has been slow in many third world countries, inclusive of Zimbabwe. COVID-19 restrictions inadvertently accelerated the adoption of digital instructional interface devices (DIIDs). Smartphones are preferred DIIDs because of their popularity amongst children as well as teachers. However, their successful penetration as DIIDs is largely dependent on teachers’ dispositions as key agents of curriculum implementation. Zimbabwe is known to have a 52% smartphone penetration rate for all citizens. The study was therefore carried out to determine the penetration rate of smartphones in science teachers, and also to probe teachers’ views on learners being allowed unlimited access to smartphones. The study adopted descriptive survey design from a quantitative research approach. Data was collected from 179 science teachers through a self-developed electronic questionnaire that was administered through the Kobo Toolbox online survey application. Results show that the smartphone penetration rate in science teachers is 87%. Multitasking and indecent exposure are the main forms of learner deviance that make teachers more reluctant to accept smartphones as DIIDs. In the presence of school-wide and classroom policies that cater for both merits of smartphone use and ease of policy enforcement, Zimbabwe science teachers are however ready to fully embrace smartphones as useful DIIDs.

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INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES OF SECONDARY TEACHERS AND STUDENTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

PEDAGOGIK: Jurnal Pendidikan ◽

10.33650/pjp.v8i1.1946 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 194-219

Author(s):

Prasart Nuangchalerm

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Instructional Practices ◽

Research Design ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Survey Design ◽

Research Approach ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Teachers And Students

COVID-19 pandemic can make school and instructional practices at risk. The purpose of this research was to study the teaching and learning activities through an online classroom. The research approach used in this research is a quantitative research approach. The research design used in this study was a survey research design. The type of survey used was a cross-sectional survey design. The choice of a cross-sectional survey design was carried out to measure the behaviour of a number of populations through a sample regarding the level of integrity of the teaching and learning process using online classrooms as a variable in the study. The informants were 23 teachers and 146 students from one secondary school, Mahasarakham province, Thailand. Data were obtained in Semester 2 Academic Year 2020. A questionnaire about online learning was used for data collection through Google form. Mean and standard deviation was employed for data analysis. Findings showed that teachers and students had opinions are at fluctuating level. Some opinions may need discussion for online learning by enhancing technological skills, reskill or upskill in field of educational technology are required for effective instruction.

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Suggestion System as an HRM Tool to be Successful in Organisations in New Zealand: Empirical Evidence

THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ◽

10.18775/ijmsba.1849-5664-5419.2014.29.1003 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (9) ◽

pp. 29-36

Author(s):

Andries J du Plessis ◽

Albert Campus

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Empirical Evidence ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Design ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Approach ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

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Can trust moderate the relationship between supplier–buyer relationship and supply chain sustainability?

International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing ◽

10.1108/ijphm-10-2020-0086 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Mary-Ann Mallet ◽

Kwame Owusu Kwateng ◽

Dorcas Nuertey

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Survey Design ◽

Research Approach ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to assess the effect of supplier–buyer association on supply chain sustainability using the pharmaceutical industry in Ghana as a case study. Design/methodology/approach The study used a quantitative research approach. The study design was a cross-sectional survey design. The unit of analysis for the study was top-level managers of pharmaceutical companies in Ghana. By the use of the purposive and convenience sampling techniques, 90 respondents from pharmaceutical firms in Ghana were included. The study used descriptive statistics, t-test and regression tools in the data analysis. Findings It was discovered that trust mediates positively the relationship between supplier–buyer relationship and supply chain sustainability. Moreover, the study found that supplier–buyer relationship (SBR) has a significant and positive impact on supply chain sustainability. Practical implications The study concluded that SBR is the foundation upon which effective supply chain and supply chain sustainability are established. Originality/value This paper provides researchers with a contemporary perspective toward understanding the relationship between SBR and supply chain sustainability and the mediating role of trust.

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Are e-learning Webinars the future of medical education? An exploratory study of a disruptive innovation in the COVID-19 era

Cardiology in the Young ◽

10.1017/s1047951120004503 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Colin J. McMahon ◽

Justin T. Tretter ◽

Theresa Faulkner ◽

R. Krishna Kumar ◽

Andrew N. Redington ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Deep Learning ◽

Carbon Footprint ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Design ◽

Hybrid Approach ◽

Disruptive Innovation ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

E Learning ◽

The Impact

Abstract Objective: This study investigated the impact of the Webinar on deep human learning of CHD. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional survey design study used an open and closed-ended questionnaire to assess the impact of the Webinar on deep learning of topical areas within the management of the post-operative tetralogy of Fallot patients. This was a quantitative research methodology using descriptive statistical analyses with a sequential explanatory design. Results: One thousand-three-hundred and seventy-four participants from 100 countries on 6 continents joined the Webinar, 557 (40%) of whom completed the questionnaire. Over 70% of participants reported that they “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that the Webinar format promoted deep learning for each of the topics compared to other standard learning methods (textbook and journal learning). Two-thirds expressed a preference for attending a Webinar rather than an international conference. Over 80% of participants highlighted significant barriers to attending conferences including cost (79%), distance to travel (49%), time commitment (51%), and family commitments (35%). Strengths of the Webinar included expertise, concise high-quality presentations often discussing contentious issues, and the platform quality. The main weakness was a limited time for questions. Just over 53% expressed a concern for the carbon footprint involved in attending conferences and preferred to attend a Webinar. Conclusion: E-learning Webinars represent a disruptive innovation, which promotes deep learning, greater multidisciplinary participation, and greater attendee satisfaction with fewer barriers to participation. Although Webinars will never fully replace conferences, a hybrid approach may reduce the need for conferencing, reduce carbon footprint. and promote a “sustainable academia”.

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Organizational barriers to employee training and learning: evidence from the automotive sector

Development in Learning Organizations An International Journal ◽

10.1108/dlo-03-2017-0022 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (3) ◽

pp. 8-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alex Anlesinya

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Design ◽

Employee Training ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Organizational Barriers ◽

Cultural Systems ◽

Management Commitment ◽

Common Barriers

Purpose This study examines the factors that hinder employee training and learning in the automotive industry in Ghana, Africa. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts quantitative research methodology and cross-sectional survey design. Eighty-nine usable questionnaires from employees of an automotive organization in Ghana are used. Descriptive statistics and one-sample t-test are used for the analyses. Findings The results indicate that organizational culture, poor management commitment to training, inadequate promotion prospects, and lack of transparency and fairness in trainees’ selection are the most common barriers to employee training and learning. Practical implications Top management should provide opportunities to employees to apply new skills and knowledge they acquired. Fair and transparent procedures should be used to select training beneficiaries. Finally, organizations should develop cultural systems that encourage continuous learning motivation among their employees. Originality/value In this era of knowledge-driven economy, this research highlights factors that inhibit employees’ motivation to learn.

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Prevalence and family factors associated with loneliness during COVID-19: A cross-sectional study from South India

INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEUROSCIENCES ◽

10.32746/10.32746/ijmhns.2020.v3.i2.52 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (02) ◽

pp. 61-67

Author(s):

G. Sanjana ◽

Vijaya Raghavan

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

South India ◽

Survey Design ◽

Southern India ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Family Discord ◽

The Impact

Background: Loneliness can affect anyone at any point in their life. It can be detrimental to the wellbeing and quality of life of individuals and communities. In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness is considered as a public health crisis. Hence, the objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of loneliness and family related factors associated with loneliness among general population in south India. Materials and Methods: The study employed a crosssectional online survey design. The data was collected in the first phase of the lockdown in 2020 from adults in Southern India. Socio-demographic profile and family related variables were collected using a semistructured proforma. Loneliness was assessed by UCLA loneliness scale. Results: Of 573 total respondents to the survey, aged between 18-65 years, 43% were male and 57% were female. The overall prevalence of loneliness was 63% (358/573). No significant gender differences were observed in the prevalence of loneliness. Family discord was associated with higher rates of loneliness (p less than 0.01). Other factors associated were younger age and being single. Conclusion: Rates of loneliness during the COVID-19 lockdown were high in Southern India. Findings suggest that interventions should prioritize younger people. Increasing social support and improving interpersonal skills, which in turn would help reduce family discord and may reduce the impact of COVID-19 on loneliness.

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