scholarly journals Construction Practices Contributing to Rising Damp in Kumasi Metropolitan and Ejisu Municipal Assemblies in Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Richard Oduro Asamoah ◽  
John Solomon Ankrah ◽  
Philip Bannor ◽  
Kofi Ofei-Nyako
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Concrete Element ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Building Environment ◽  
Rising Damp

Buildings represent significant investment of developers and, as such, it is important to ensure value for the capital injected into the construction of buildings. Unfortunately, due to neglect of proper construction practices, buildings are facing defects, and one of such defects is rising damp. This study sought to identify some of the construction practices contributing to rising damp in buildings and their effects and suggest some remedial measures for controlling and treatment of rising damps. Snowball sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to gather data from a cross section of 78 building environment professionals in Kumasi and Ejisu who have experienced the effects of moisture rise. Relative Importance Index was used to rank the significance of the causes. The study revealed that failure to use damp-proof membrane or course, presence of groundwater, porosity of masonry, and concrete element sand flooding were the main causes of rising damp. Undersetting and saw slotting, making good plumbing leakages, using approved waterproof chemical injection, and application of admixtures were the main measures recommended to avert rising damp.

scholarly journals Bank Wakaf Mikro and Creative Economics in Pesantren Buntet

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jehan Maya Zayanie ◽  
Ahsana Fitria ◽  
Rosidatul Kamariah
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
West Java ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Research Findings

The launch of the Bank Wakaf Mikro (Micro Wakaf Bank/BWM) at the pesantren by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) has received a positive response to realizing economic opportunities in the pesantren. This study aims to examine the role of pesantren in empowering creative economics through the BWM program. This study was conducted by doing in-depth observations and interviews. The researchers gathered data using purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques. The research findings illustrate the presence of BWM at the pesantren Buntet, Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia has provided a new forum, both for the leaders of the pesantren and the community around the pesantren to carry out their economic potential. Communities surrounding the pesantren argue that BWM has been able to overcome the difficulties in accessing financing needs on a micro-scale. However, the BWM needs to increase the amount of funding and products to follow customers' needs in order to create more promising business variations. Keywords: pesantren, OJK, micro bank, Buntet, Cirebon

scholarly journals Ethnobotany Study of Traditional Feed and Medicine for Cows and Goats Cattles in Bawean Island

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Faizah Nur Faridah ◽  
Iis Nur Asyiah ◽  
Ika Lia Novenda
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Rice Fields ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Java Sea ◽  
The City

Bawean Island is a small island located in the Java Sea, about 80 miles or 120 kilometers north of the city of Gresik, East Java. Bawean Island consists of 2 sub-districts, namely the Sangkapura sub-district and the Tambak sub-district. Bawean Island has many rice fields, hills, and forests that can meet the needs of cattles and goats. The use of plants as feed and traditional medicine for cattles and goats by breeder on Bawean Island is included in the ethnobotany study. This research aims to know the knowledge of people in utilizing plants as feed and traditional medicine, especially for cattles and goats. This type of research is descriptive-exploratory. Sampling uses Purposive Sampling and Snowball Sampling techniques with open-ended and semi-structured interview types. Based on the results of this study, inventoried 21 species of plants used as feed for cattles, 19 species of plants used as feed for goats, as well as inventoried 33 species of plants used as a traditional medicine for cattles and goats.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM VILLAGE THROUGH CBT APPROACH IN KAYUTANGAN HERITAGE VILLAGE, MALANG CITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 314-327
Author(s):  
Ribka Aprilia Murtikasari ◽  
Tukiman Tukiman
Keyword(s):  
Social Dimension ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Political Dimension ◽  
Economic Dimension ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Village

Kayutangan Heritage Village is a tourism village that presents the authenticity of the village with all the historical relics in the form of buildings with Dutch colonial pattern, culinary, and socio-cultural people in it that become an attraction to be visited and enjoyed so as to bring up memories of the past. Kayutangan Heritage Village is managed and developed independently by The Tourism Conscious Group (Pokdarwis). This study aims to know, describe and analyze the Development of Tourism Villages through a Community Based Tourism (CBT) Approach in Kayutangan Heritage Village, Malang. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Sampling techniques used are purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The results of this study show that Kayutangan Heritage Village has fulfilled all dimensions of CBT development, namely economic dimension, social dimension, cultural dimension, environmental dimension and political dimension as has been conveyed through the theory of CBT development dimension by Suansri quoted by Sunaryo (2013:142). However, the implementation of the development of Kayutangan Heritage Village through CBT has not been optimal, because there are some things that are still not considered in the economic and environmental dimensions.

scholarly journals ANALISIS ASPEK SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA TERHADAP KINERJA PEKERJA PROYEK KONSTRUKSI

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 523
Author(s):  
Yohanes Willy ◽  
Jane Sekarsari
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Importance Index

Human resources is one important things to achieve a successful construction project, because the success of a service provider includes human resources. However, in its implementation, construction service providers pay less attention to it. The aspect of human resources is aspects of work competence, work motivation, work loyalty and work discipline. A purpose of this research is to find how the influence of aspects of human resources on the performance of construction project workers in order to create good employee performance so that construction activities can run optimally and efficiently. The study was conducted by distributing questionnaires using purposive sampling techniques with 30 respondents. The data analysis technique used is SPSS software version 25. Data analysis was carried out from the validity test, reliability test, classic assumption test (normality test), descriptive analysis, and Relative Importance Index (RII). The results of the analysis indicate that aspects of human resources affect the performance of construction project workers and the most influential is aspect of work discipline, then the second is aspect of loyalty, the third is aspect of competence and last is  motivational aspect. Thus construction service providers can pay attention to aspects of human resources in order to improve labor performances.ABSTRAKSumber  daya  manusia  merupakan salah satu hal  penting   untuk  mencapai suatu kesuksesan proyek konstruksi,  karena  keberhasilan  suatu penyedia jasa meliputi  sumber daya manusia juga.  Namun pada pelaksanaannya penyedia  jasa  konstruksi  kurang  memperhatikannya.  Aspek-aspek sumber daya manusia yang dimaksud mencakup  aspek  kompetensi kerja,  motivasi kerja,  loyalitas kerja  serta  disiplin  kerja.  Tujuan  dari  penelitian  ini  yaitu  untuk mendapatkan  seberapa besar   aspek  sumber  daya  manusia  memengaruhi  kinerja  pekerja  proyek  konstruksi agar dapat menciptakan  kinerja pekerja  yang  baik sehingga  kegiatan konstruksi dapat berjalan optimal dan efisien. Penelitian  dilakukan  dengan  penyebaran  kuesioner  dengan menggunakan  teknik  purposive sampling dengan total 30 orang.  Teknik analisis data yang dipakai adalah software SPSS versi 25. Analisis data dilakukan mulai dari uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik yaitu uji normalitas, analisis deskriptif, serta Relative Importance Index (RII). Hasil dari analisis yang dilakukan menunjukkan  bahwa  aspek sumber daya manusia  mmengaruhi kinerja pekerja proyek konstruksi dan yang paling memengaruhi adalah aspek disiplin kerja, kemudian yang  kedua  adalah  aspek  loyalitas , lalu yang  ketiga  adalah  aspek  kompetensi dan yang keempat adalah adalah aspek motivasi.  Dengan  demikian  penyedia jasa  konstruksi  dapat memperhatikan aspek sumber daya manusia  agar dapat memaksimalkan kinerja perkerja.

scholarly journals Non Excusable Delays in Construction Industry: A Causal Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 3561-3564
Author(s):  
S. H. Khahro ◽  
Z. A. Memon
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Prerequisite Knowledge ◽  
Causes Of Delays

Delays are one of the major problems construction industry faces. Delays can lead to many negative effects such as arbitration between owners and contractors, increased cost, loss of productivity and revenue, and contract termination. Various studies have been carried out to highlight the general causes of delays and suggest possible remedial measures to minimize the effect of delays on a project. This study aims to highlight the critical factors with specific reference to non-excusable delays (NEDs) only. It also suggests possible remedial measures to minimize the effects of contractor-oriented NEDs which is a significant type of delays in the construction industry. A qualitative study has been conducted for this research. Data have been collected by the use of a set of questionnaires on numerous construction project stakeholders. Relative importance index (RII) has been used for prioritizing the factors. Results show that slow material mobilization, subcontractor unreliability and shortage of labor and materials are the most critical NED causes. This paper aims to provide a prerequisite knowledge to practitioners to make a more informed decision in managing NED.

scholarly journals Dr. Harassment Matters: Perception of Students on hazardity of Political, Religious, Economic, Sexual and Social Harassment in the Academia

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-88
Author(s):  
Bala Ibrahim Sambo
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Stratified Sampling ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Popular Belief ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
The Press ◽  
Frequency Counts

Abstract This study investigated the perception students have on the relative hazardity of political, religious, economic, sexual and social harassment on students.  Four hundred students were drawn as research respondents through convenience and stratified sampling techniques.  Using Likert type scale, respondents were requested to indicate the level of hazard of each political, religious, economic, sexual and social harassment (PRESS) factor using 5 = very hazardous; 4 = hazardous; 3 = neutral; 2 = not hazardous; 1 = less hazardous. Digital interview was used to obtain data from the respondents.  Frequency counts, percentage, relative importance index and chi square were used to analyse the data.  Results indicated that the PRESS factors were perceived as hazardous by students; however, contrary to popular belief that sexual harassment was most hazardous, the results indicated that religious harassment was the most hazardous; sexual harassment was second; economic harassment was third; political harassment was fourth; and social harassment was fifth. Based on the findings, it was recommended that harassment factors should be addressed according to their magnitude; and that addressing harassment behaviour should be holistic and comprehensive.  Furthermore, education of stakeholders should take the issue of harassment serious by being proactive. Keywords: Economic harassment, political harassment, religious harassment, sexual harassment, and social harassment.

scholarly journals A rank order of determinants of construction organisations' performance in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-211
Author(s):  
Hamzah E. Alqudah ◽  
◽  
Mani Poshdar ◽  
John Tookey ◽  
James O. B. Rotimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Importance Index

There are certain factors within and outside organisations that can influence organisational performance. The presence or absence of those factors impacts organisations' ability to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals. As a risk-prone business sector, construction organisations need to identify those determinants that could ensure their superior performance. To date, global studies have identified many determinants that govern the performance of construction organisations. However, few of these are known in New Zealand, and their weightings could be useful in forming business strategies. Therefore, this paper measures the significance of identified determinants of construction organisational performance. A total of 100 professionals participated in a questionnaire survey administered using a snowball sampling technique. The Relative Importance Index approach was used to rank the determinants according to their importance to organisational performance. Five main determinants were significant and ranked highly, with more than 80% relative importance index scores. These determinants are resources and capabilities, competitive strategies, organisational characteristics, environmental factors, and customers relationship management. This finding provides a useful benchmark for future research on the significance of some determinants that could explain the performance differentials experienced in the construction domain in New Zealand

scholarly journals STUDI KINERJA PELAYANAN ADMINISTRASI PADA MAHASISWA DI FAKULTAS FARMASI UNIVERSITAS MULAWARMAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sunusi
Keyword(s):  
Service Performance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Administrative Services ◽  
Interactive Model ◽  
Inhibiting Factors ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the performance of administrative services and to determine the inhibiting factors and supporting factors for the performance of administrative services at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mulawarman University. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive. Types and sources of data used are primary data and were collected by purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using an interactive model. The results showed that the service performance for students at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mulawarman University was following the procedures given to students. However, the services provided had not gone well because of the busy activities at the Faculty of Pharmacy. At the same time, the number of employees was small compared to the existing work units.Keyword : performance, administrative services 

scholarly journals MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER MABADI KHAIRA UMMAH DI SMK MAARIF 2 GOMBONG

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agus Salim Chamidi
Keyword(s):  
Character Education ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Good Society ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Know How ◽  
Nahdlatul Ulama

<p>Abstract<br />This research is done for looking for formula of mabadi khaira ummah as a matter of character education in SMK Maarif 2 Gombong. Mabadi khaira ummah itself is concept and values of building good society resulted by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). Research want to know how to manage mabadi khaira ummahal. Research is qualitative with interview, investigation, and documentation, and also combining snowball sampling and purposive sampling techniques which the headmaster as the first informant and then some persons as informants. The research is done on April-August 2014 and turn to be checked on August-September 2017. Results of research are that mabadi khaira ummah is managed by headmaster of SMK Maarif 2 Gombong, not only in a specific lesson but also in some activities of school regularly, and that the headmaster also leads and moves all components managementally. The other result is that this research can build a pattern of management of education.</p><p> </p><p>Abstrak<br />Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk meneliti rumusan mabadi khaira ummah sebagai sebuah materi pendidikan karakter di SMK Maarif 2 Gombong. Mabadi khaira ummah itu sendiri merupakan konsep dan nilai-nilai tentang membangun masyarakat yang baik yang dihasilkan oleh Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). Penelitian ingin mengetahui bagaimana manajemen mabadi khaira ummahal. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif dengan wawancara, pengamatan, dan dokumentasi, dan juga menggabungkan teknik sampling snowball dan purposive sampling dengan kepala sekolah sebagai informan pertama dan kemudian sejumlah orang sebagai informan. Penelitian dilakukan April-Agustus 2014 dan kembali diteliti untuk penguatan pada Agustus-September 2017. Hasil penelitian ini adalah bahwa mabadi khaira ummah itu dikelola oleh Kepala SMK Maarif 2 Gombong, tidak hanya dalam mata pelajaran khusus tetapi juga dalam sejumlah kegiatan sekolah secara regular, dan bahwa kepala sekolah juga memimpin dan menggerakkan seluruh komponen sekolah secara manajerial. Hasil lain adalah bahwa penelitian ini dapat membangun suatu pola manajemen pendidikan.</p>

Penerapan Psikologi Islam dalam Praktek Profesi Psikolog Muslim

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Yulia Hairina ◽  
Mubarak Mubarak
Keyword(s):  
Discussion Group ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Psychological Services ◽  
Reference Source ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Primary Reference ◽  
Islamic Psychology

This research aims to describe the application of Islamic Psychology in the practice of Muslim psychologists and the obstacles in its application. This study uses a qualitative approach for taking respondents using purposive sampling techniques. There are twenty respondents in this study. The method used in collecting data from this study is the interview and Focus Discussion Group. This study found that the understanding of Islamic Psychology was quite diverse, but in essence, an approach that used the Qur'an and Hadist was the primary reference source. Its application, including the psychological services, and the process of counseling and therapy were carried out by integrating psychology and Islam. The cases also handled varied, not limited to severe or mild cases. The challenges were related to the ability of the psychologists and the acceptance of the clients.

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