scholarly journals EFFECT OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AND PARTNERSHIP ON THE SURVIVAL OF MSMEs POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-137
Author(s):  
Abideen A. Tijani ◽  
Reuben O. Osagie ◽  
Kayode B. Afolabi
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Reliability Test ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
A Value

Research background: This study was conducted as a result of the challenges that confront MSMEs globally, especially in Nigeria, due to the lockdown occasioned by COVID-19. A descriptive research design (quantitative analysis) was adopted, while primary data were employed for the study. Purpose of the article: The population for the study was 587 MSMEs from the Ojo local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria, with a sample size of 234 derived using the Taro Yamane (1967) techniques. A total of 240 questionnaires were distributed, allowing room for errors, and 228 of them were returned usable for the study, constituting a 95% response rate for the study. Methods: Content validity was adopted. A reliability test was conducted using Cronbach’s Alpha, which returned a value of 0.869, indicating internal consistency of the research instrument. Descriptive statistics (means and simple percentages) were used to analyse the data, alongside regression and Pearson’s correlation coefficients. The findings revealed that a strategic alliance and partnership could positively affect MSMES survival post-COVID-19 in Nigeria, with a p-value of 0.000<0.05, and that its impact on the performance of MSMEs in the Nigerian economy post-Covid-19 was statistically significant and positive, with a correlation coefficient of 0.824 (82.4%) and a p-value of 0.000<0.05. Findings & Value added: The results and findings suggest that a strategic alliance and partnership is indeed a veritable tool for MSMEs’ survival post-COVID-19 in Nigeria.

EFFECT OF MOBILE BANKING ON PERFORMANCE OF MICROFINANCE BANKS IN KENYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Eunice Wangari Ndirangu ◽  
David Kiragu ◽  
Antony Ngunyi
Keyword(s):  
Target Population ◽  
Cash Transfer ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Telecommunication Services ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Beta Coefficient

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of mobile banking on performance of microfinance banks in Kenya Methodology: The study adopted positivism philosophy approach and descriptive research design was used. The study also used census survey. The target population was the thirteen Microfinance Banks regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. The questionnaires were self-administered and primary data was collected from the thirteen regulated microfinance banks. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for preliminary analysis. Factor analysis was conducted to reduce the number of factors and Kaiser Mayer Olkin and Barlett’s test of Sphericity were tested and total variance explained, scree plot and rotated component matrix were drawn. Findings: The findings showed that majority of the respondents were in agreement that it is easy to deposit and withdraw cash, transfer funds, apply loan and check the balance using mobile banking. The hypothesis (H02) findings showed that mobile banking had a significant effect on performance of MFBs. The summary model showed that the R was 0.280 and a R square of 0.078. This implied that mobile banking predicted 7.8% of the performance of MFBs. The ANOVA results showed that F value was 4.940 and a p value of 0.030 which indicates that it was statistically significant. After the T test mobile banking beta coefficient was the regression model was generated Y = 2.841+ 0.271MBA. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that MFBs should partner with telecommunication services providers to develop products and services which are customer oriented and easy to use. They should develop strategies on market penetration by creating awareness on the product and services available in the market.

scholarly journals The Contribution of Fisheries Sector in Regional Development of Batam City of Riau Islands Province, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-23
Author(s):  
Heldo Parulian Siregar ◽  
Achmad Rizal ◽  
Herman Hamdani ◽  
Iwang Gumilar
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
City Region ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Trade Area ◽  
A Value ◽  
Index Analysis

This research aims to analyze the growth of the fisheries sector, analyze the commodity market strength of the fisheries sector and analyze the strength of the fisheries sector's base and non-base sectors in regional development in Batam City. The method used in this study is a quantitative method using secondary data cross-section and time series which are then analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative methods using primary data obtained through interview questionnaires. Analysis of the data used is growth index analysis, Trade Area Capture (TAC) analysis, Pull Factor analysis (PF) and Minimum Requirement Approach (MRA) analysis. The results of the growth index analysis show that the GDP of the fisheries sector in the Batam City has increased by 126 % in the period 2013-2018. The results of the 2013-2018 TAC analysis showed that the TAC value> population indicated that Batam City was able to capture the opportunities of trade in fisheries products in other regions. PF value of the Batam City fisheries sector> 1 which shows that the Batam City region can attract customers from other regions and has a specialization in terms of fishery product markets. MRA analysis results in Batam City in 2017 obtained the largest base multiplier in BatuAji District with a value of 2.4 which means that every 20 workers in the base sector are expected to create 4 workers in the non-base sector.

GRACE/GRACE-FO science data archiving, distribution and user support at PO.DAAC

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Hao Li ◽  
Christopher Finch
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Web Portal ◽  
Science Data ◽  
Equivalent Thickness ◽  
Data Accessibility ◽  
Data Archiving ◽  
A Value ◽  
Global Mean Sea Level

&lt;p&gt;The Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center (PO.DAAC) is the primary data archiving center for the GRACE/GRACE-FO mission products. During FY20, nearly 20 new and updated GRACE/GRACE-FO (Level-3,4) datasets have been archived and disseminated through PO.DAAC. In addition, a series of GRACE/GRACE-FO derived (Level-4) products supported by the MEaSUREs HOMAGE Project have been or soon will be released, including the published Global Mean Sea Level (GMSL) dataset. Easing the barriers of science data discoverability and usability, PO.DAAC has devoted major efforts to increase the data accessibility by integrating all its available tools/services, such the PO.DAAC Drive, OPeNDAP, THREDDS, LAS and Web Services. As a value-added service, GRACE/GRACE-FO liquid water equivalent thickness from the JPL-produced Mascon CRI monthly grids RL06 v2 can be dynamically visualized on a global map using the PO.DAAC State of the Oceans (SOTO) tool.&amp;#160; The availability of new and reprocessed datasets is promoted through a variety of media, including PO.DAAC&amp;#8217;s Web Portal, email, social media (i.e., Twitter, Facebook), data animations on Youtube, and the PO.DAAC Forum. Recently, PO.DAAC has rolled out a refreshed web portal interface to provide more intuitive user experience and efficient browsing functionality to help simplify the data discovery and access experience. Some new features are also added to enrich dataset information, such as dataset citations, sample read software and data recipes on PO.DAAC github, and an updated Forum. The goal of the PO.DAAC is to provide the GRACE/GRACE-FO community access to high quality data with minimal user effort in discovering, accessing, understanding and utilizing the data.&lt;/p&gt;

scholarly journals National Perspectives on the Training of Neurosurgery Residents in Stereotactic Radiosurgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Mansouri ◽  
Christopher D. Witiw ◽  
Jetan H. Badhiwala ◽  
Farshad Nassiri ◽  
Patrick J. McDonald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
A Value ◽  
Residency Curriculum ◽  
Chi Squared

AbstractBackground: Despite the critical role played by neurosurgeons in performing radiosurgery, neurosurgery residents in Canada have limited exposure to radiosurgery during their training. A survey of neurosurgery residents and faculty along with radiation oncology faculty was conducted to analyze perspectives regarding incorporating formal radiosurgery training into the neurosurgery residency curriculum Methods: An online survey platform was employed. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize center and respondent characteristics. Categorical variables were compared using odds ratios and corresponding 95% confidence intervals. The chi-squared test was utilized to assess statistical significance. A value of p<0.05 was considered significant Results: The response rate was 31% (119/381); 87% (102/119) of respondents were from the neurosurgical specialty and 13% (17/119) from radiation oncology. Some 46% of residents (18/40) were “very uncomfortable” with radiosurgery techniques, and 57% of faculty (42/73) believed that dedicated radiosurgery training would be beneficial though impractical. No respondents felt that “no training” would be beneficial. A total of 46% of residents (19/41) felt that this training would be beneficial and that time should be taken away from other rotations, if needed, while 58% of faculty (42/73) and 75% (28/41) of residents believed that either 1 or 1-3 months of time dedicated to training in radiosurgery would suffice Conclusions: Canadian neurosurgeons are actively involved in radiosurgery. Despite residents anticipating a greater role for radiosurgery in their future, they are uncomfortable with the practice. With the indications for radiosurgery expanding, this training gap can have serious adverse consequences for patients. Considerations regarding the incorporation and optimal duration of dedicated radiosurgery training into the Canadian neurosurgery residency curriculum are necessary.

scholarly journals Analysis of Transparency in the Municipal Chambers of Pernambuco/Brazil Part of the Information Access Law

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Jéssika Carolina Eurico de Albuquerque ◽  
Raimundo Nonato Lima Filho ◽  
Josué Nunes de Araújo Júnior ◽  
Josaias Santana dos Santos ◽  
Agnaldo Batista da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Population Size ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Total Revenue ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
A Value ◽  
Compliance Level ◽  
Data Collection Procedure

The aim of this study is to analyze the transparency of public information in electronic portals of Municipal Chambers of Pernambuco. It is a descriptive research with quali-quantitative approach, and the data collection procedure is documentary research. Websites of 169 Municipal Chambers of cities that have population beyond ten thousand inhabitants were analyzed, based on indicators proposed by the Information Access Law, in its first paragraph of Article 8. The compliance level was established through six indicators for which a grade criterion was determined: a point to each item that was observed and zero to when it was not observed. After descriptive statistics were carried out, it was observed that the obtained results reached 30% of compliance in ranking of the most transparent, which is a value considered very low. Moreover, from analyzed variables (Population Size and Ranking; Population Size and Transparency; Ranking and total Revenue; Transparency and total Revenue) it was confirmed that only Population Size and Ranking have a positive relationship. Therefore, the compliance level of the Information Access Law is still in a remote stage from reaching transparency and it is justified by the amount of analyzed articles, bringing unsatisfactory results, considering the Law has been effective since 2012.

scholarly journals Strategi Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dengan Metode Sustainable Livelihood Approach (Studi Kasus Kampung Waramui Distrik Sidey Kabupaten Manokwari

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-60
Author(s):  
Dedi Riantoro ◽  
Maria M. Semet
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
A Value ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood Approach ◽  
Collection Methods

Rural areas are places where communities are very close to natural resources and the environment because the villagers suspends their lives by relying on natural and environmental assets such as land, forests, springs and other products. The aim of this research is to identify the existing assets in Waramui village, access, vulnerability, and to analyze the empowerment strategy of Waramui villagers by using SLA (Sustainable Livelihood Approach) approach in Waramui Village, Sidey District, Manokwari. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method that is  xplorative. Data collection methods used are primary data and secondary data then the data is analyzed using simple frequency tabulation. In the research results can be known assets, social relations, vulnerability, and institutions in Waramui village showed almost 72.09% of people depend on nature. The SLA Strategy (Sustainable Liveliihood approach) that can be done in Waramui village is by utilizing the natural products by converting the raw product into a value-added product and the cooperation between the community, the chief of the tribe and the head of village to utilize the assets, social relations, institution in Waramui village.

scholarly journals The Contribution of Fisheries Sector in Regional Development of Karo Regency North Sumatra Province, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
pp. 36-43
Author(s):  
Rivaldo T. C. Tarigan ◽  
Achmad Rizal ◽  
Eri Bachtiar ◽  
Iwang Gumilar
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Trade Area ◽  
A Value ◽  
Index Analysis ◽  
North Sumatra

This research aims to analyze the growth of the fisheries sector, analyze the commodity market strength of the fisheries sector and analyze the strength of the fisheries sector's base and non-base sectors in regional development in Karo Regency. The method used in this study was a quantitative method using secondary data cross-section and time series which were then analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative methods using primary data obtained through interview questionnaires. Analysis of the data used was growth index analysis, Trade area capture (TAC) analysis, full factor analysis (PF) and minimum requirement approach (MRA) analysis. The results of the growth index analysis show that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)of the fisheries sector in the Karo Regency has increased by 95% in the period 2009-2018. The results of the 2009-2018 TAC analysis showed that the TAC value> population indicated that the regency was able to capture the opportunities of trade in fisheries products in other regions. PF value of the fisheries sector> 1 can attract customers from other regions and has a specialization in terms of fishery product markets. MRA analysis results in 2017 obtained the largest base multiplier in Bulang District with a value of 12.9 which means that every 120 workers in the base sector are expected to create 9 workers in the non-base sector.

scholarly journals Influence of E-Procurement on the Performance of State Corporations in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Munaku D. Mwangi ◽  
Wycliffe N. Arani
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Rural Roads ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Simple Regression Model ◽  
Simple Regression

The purpose of study is to investigate the influence of e-procurement on the performance of state corporations in Kenya. Descriptive research design is adopted with the use of questionnaire as tool for primary data collected. The data yielded a response rate of 95.2 percent from a sample size of 62 used, which were drawn mainly from senior procurement managers of Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). The data collected was statistically analysed to test content validity and reliability. In addition, a simple regression model was used conducted to test relationship between e-procurement and the performance of state corporations in Kenya. From the findings it was found out that e-procurement has transformed all routine purchasing transactions within KeRRA. However, it was established that e-procurement does not reduce the costs of acquiring materials and freeing up KeRRA resources. It was also noted that e-procurement positively increases the performance of state corporations.

scholarly journals Acupressure Technique to Reduce Dysmenorrhea

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-78
Author(s):  
Yani Purwaningsih ◽  
Arfiana Arfiana ◽  
Ribkha Itha Idhayanti
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Menstrual Pain ◽  
A Value ◽  
The One

Background: Dysmenorrhea or menstrual pain was one of the most common complaints in young womenwho come to the clinic or doctor. As many as 90% of Indonesian women had experienced menstrual pain.Non-pharmacological therapy that can be used to reduce menstrual pain, one of them was by used theacupressure technique. The purpose of this study was to Determine Whether acupressure was effective inreducing menstrual pain.Methods: The type of research used quasy-experiment. This study used the One Pretest-Posttest Groupdesign. The total samples taken in this study were 31 female students of SMK Negeri 1 Rembang. TheData collected in this study was primary data. The sampling technique used Accidental-Sampling. Thestatistical test used the Wilcoxon test.Results: The results of this study indicate that there was an effect of acupressure effective in reducingmenstrual pain in SMK Negeri 1 Rembang with a value of p value 0,000.Conclusion: From the results of this study it was expected that the female students of make acupressuretechnique as a way to reduce menstrual pain.

scholarly journals Appraisal of Conflict Management as a Tool for Achieving Industrial Harmony

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Munirat Olafemi Yusuf-Habeeb ◽  
Aina Olalekan Kazeem
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Performance Standard ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Correct Interpretation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Response Rate Data

<p>This study sought to appraise the efficacy of conflict management in achieving industrial harmony in Etisalat Nig. Ltd. Conflict has been observed to take a dangerous trend in Nigeria thus the urgent need for its proper management and transformation as essential for peace and progress in the workplace. The problem of conflict in organizations has not only persistently led to low productivity in the industries but also in the disruption in the growth and development of the economy as a whole. The major concern of this study was to determine ways of sustaining harmonious industrial relations in the future thereby avoiding disruptive conflicts. The study adopted the survey research design using questionnaires to collect primary data where a total of 320 respondents were randomly selected from the population as the sample size and 300 respondents returned their questionnaires representing 97% response rate. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Hypotheses were tested through chi-square method. The findings revealed that poor conflict management has devastating effects on Industrial Harmony of Etisalat Nigeria. It was also revealed that conflict is associated to performance standard targets. To this end, it was recommended that the standards set by management be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and should have time limit. It was also recommended that management should enhance communication with staff to address issues that can produce conflicts before they break open. And also, the management should disseminate information or give orders clearly by formally instructing employees on the use of written guidelines (e.g. memos, circular etc.) and procedures to prevent communication gap, so that staffs will have a clear understanding and correct interpretation of all information and instructions which in turn lead to industrial Harmony.</p>

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