scholarly journals Employment, Motherhood and Wellbeing: A Discourse on the Trio within Public Organisations in Southwest Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babatunde Joshua Omotosho
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
African Women ◽  
Percent Loss ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Child Spacing ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Public Organisations ◽  
Loss Of Appetite

African women in public service experience some issues in their bid to juggle between their jobs and parenting; however, not much is available within the literature to explain these dynamics. This study seeks to document this by understanding their experiences, the coping strategies adopted and the implications on the respondents’ wellbeing and that of their children. For quantitative data, a total number of one hundred and sixty questionnaires were purposively administered to mothers with infants working within the selected organizations and complemented with twenty in-depth interview schedules. Findings: a majority (40.0 percent) of the respondents were aged 31-40 years. About 73.0 percent claimed their challenges include how to combine paid employment with motherhood while 26 .9 percent attributed it to finance. Respondents mentioned that their children experience diarrhoea and malaria (22.2 percent), loss of appetite and weakness (23.1 percent) while they are away to work. On the part of the mothers, 62.3 percent claimed that their major challenges are stress and in ability to focus on their work. Respondents further argued that child spacing (7.5 percent) and support from husband (17.5 percent) are part of their coping mechanisms. Working mothers need a more conducive atmosphere for career development and parenting.

scholarly journals Trace Element Analysis of Cancerous and Non-cancerous Breast Tissues of African Women in Southwest Nigeria Using Particle-Induced X-ray Emission Technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117822341984069
Author(s):  
David O Olaiya ◽  
Olusegun I Alatise ◽  
Oyebamiji O Oketayo ◽  
Olawale E Abiye ◽  
Eusebius I Obianjunwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Whole Blood ◽  
Trace Element Analysis ◽  
African Women ◽  
Animal Blood ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Proton Beam Energy ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Breast Tissues

In this study, we applied particle-induced X-ray emission (PIXE) spectroscopy to investigate the levels of trace elements in breast tissues and whole blood (cancerous and non-cancerous) of selected African women in Ile-Ife, Southwest Nigeria. Freeze-dried and homogenized specimens obtained through mastectomy from clinically diagnosed patients were made into 11-mm-diameter pellets. The pellets were irradiated with 2.5 MeV proton beam energy from a 1.7 MV 5SDH Tandem accelerator. The PIXE analytical system was calibrated with certified reference matrices of Bovine Liver and Animal Blood: NIST 1577a and IAEA-A-13, respectively. A total of 23 elements: Na, K, Ca, Cl, S, Al, P, Si, Zn, Pb, Br, Rb, Zr, Se, Sr, Mn, V, Ti, Cu, Fe, Ni, Cr, and Mg were detected. The results indicated that the levels were within 0.9-5288 and 0.6-2320 ppm in breast tissues and 0.3-17228 and 2.0-2475 ppm in the whole blood of cancerous and non-cancerous subjects, respectively. At the .05 level of significance, significant differences exist between these levels in the cancerous and non-cancerous breast tissues ( t = 0.008) as well as the whole blood ( t = 0.041). The results gave the baseline concentration of the observed trace elements in the normal and malignant subjects and indicated PIXE as a powerful tool for such investigation.

scholarly journals Negotiating work risks and challenges of street vending among female youths in southwest Nigeria.

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Babatunde Joshua Omotosho ◽  
Yusuff Ola
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Street Vending ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Trading Activities ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

The need to negotiate the economic hurdles in the country coupled with the culture of peddling wares have pushed young female traders into street trade. This study investigated the experiences of these youngsters in terms of risks and abuse while performing their trading activities. This study adopted the use of quantitative and qualitative methods to elicit data from the respondents. For the quantitative, a total of 120 copies of questionnaires were distributed to the respondents selected through a 2 stage sampling techniques in Ado Ekiti metropolis, southwest Nigeria. For the qualitative, 6 in depth interviews coupled with 4 key informants interviews were used to complement the quantitative data. Finding revealed that a majority (76.7 percent) of the street traders were teenagers and they were in the trade based on the instruction of their parent/guardians. Further, the majority (90.0 percent) of the respondents were aware of the risks involved in the trade. Verbal and physical abuse constitute a part of their experiences in the trade and verbal abuse was often used to force them into sexual intercourse. As regards how they handled the risks and abuse, majority discussed with friends on the trade while on the long run they adjust by keeping quiet regarding their experiences while on the trade. However, IDI revealed that quite a number of them have adjusted to the experiences and may not be willing to share their experiences if not under pressure. Averting the risks associated with street trade might be challenging considering the attitude of the victims and their significant others regarding how they handle these risks and abuse.

scholarly journals Public service delivery in Uganda: a reconsideration of grand corruption

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
David Mwesigwa ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Precipitating Factors ◽  
Potential Influence ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mapping Review ◽  
Thematic Approach ◽  
Political Dimensions ◽  
Public Organisations ◽  
Synthesis Approach

Abstract Purpose: This review intends to ascertain and analyse available literature for the degree of corruption in the Ugandan public organisations and how they can be enhanced to get rid of corruption. Research methodology: Focussed Mapping Review and Synthesis approach were adopted to unpack corruption in public organisations. We examine obtainable literature using thematic approach. Results: The review exposes potential influence of both predisposing factors and precipitating factors in terms of socio-economic and political dimensions. Nonetheless, Public organisations in Uganda can be enhanced to get rid of corruption by enforcing a robust blend of all the three clusters of instruments of accountability; internal, legal and external. Limitations: Since the study was largely based on Uganda, its outcomes may not be generalized. Contribution: This explanatory review underscores the apathy of government machinery to rid public organisations of corruption. There is a need for politicians and policy experts to conduct additional analysis of corruption within the public sector. Keywords: Corruption, Predisposing factors, Precipitating factors, Accountability

scholarly journals ANALISIS KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK DENGAN METODE SERVQUAL (SERVICE QUALITY) (Studi Kasus pada Kantor Kelurahan Tembong Kota Serang)

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aria Cendana Kusuma ◽  
Suflani Suflani
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Support Service ◽  
Service Activities ◽  
Professional Employees

AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana Metode Service Quality bisa digunakan untuk menganalisis dan memberikan solusi terhadap permasalahan Kualitas Pelayanan Publik di Kantor Kelurahan Tembong. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian Kualitatif dan ditunjang oleh data-data kuantitatif, digunakan juga metode SERVQUAL yang terdiri dari 5 dimensi untuk menganalisis kualitas pelayanan publik di kantor Kelurahan Tembong. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan indikator dalam analisis pelayanan publik di Kantor Kelurahan Tembong, dimensi yang belum berjalan dengan baik yaitu (1) Tangible, kurangnya fasilitas kantor untuk menunjang kegiatan pelayanan (2) Reliability, kurangnya pegawai profesional yang dapat diandalkan (3) Assurance, lambatnya pelayanan yang diberikan (4) Emphaty, aparatur kelurahan yang kurang ramah dan sopan.Kata kunci: Tangible, Reliability, Assurance, dan Emphaty.AbstractThe purpose of this study was to find out how the Service Quality Method can be used to analyze and provide solutions to problems of Public Service Quality at the Tembong Village Office. The research method used is qualitative and supported by quantitative data, also used the SERVQUAL method, which consists of 5 dimensions to analyze the quality of public services in the Tembong District Administrate Office. The results of the study were the data based on indicators in the analysis of public services at the Tembong District Administrate Office. The dimensions that had not gone well, namely (1) Tangible, lack of office facilities to support service activities (2) Reliability, lack of reliable, professional employees (3) Assurance, slow service has given (4) Empathy, a village official who was not friendly and polite.Keywords: Tangible, Reliability, Assurance, and Empathy.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Citizen Satisfaction in Getting Public Service (Case Study: The Service User of the Investment and One Stop Service Agency of Tanah Bumbu Regency in 2018)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Iqbal ◽  
Indriani Mahbubah
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Service Agency ◽  
Service Facility ◽  
Citizen Satisfaction ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Ability Factor ◽  
One Stop

The present study explained factors influencing citizen satisfaction service in the Investment and One-Stop Service Agency of Tanah Bumbu Regency. In particular, this research analyses the level of citizen satisfaction and the extent to which Awareness, Rules, Organizational, Income, Skill-Ability, and Service Facility Factor influence Citizen Satisfaction. This study uses a mixed methodology with a sequential explanatory strategy. Using the incidental sampling with Slovin's Formula to calculate the number of samples is 93 respondents. The quantitative data were analyzed by the SmartPLS 3.0 program. The findings showed that the level of citizen satisfaction is included in the category "Satisfied". Furthermore, the variable of Citizen Satisfaction is influenced by variables of Awareness, Rules, Organizational, Income, Skill-Ability dan Service Facility Factor for 70,5%. Whereas Awareness, Rules, Organizational, and Skill-Ability Factor has a significant influence on Citizen Satisfaction. Besides, Income and Service Facility Factor do not have a significant influence on Citizen Satisfaction.

scholarly journals Respon Masyarakat Lokal Terhadap Aktivitas Hiburan Malam Di Legian, Kuta

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Juliyanti Panjaitan ◽  
I Made Bayu Ariwangsa
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Different Types

Night entertainments become a special attraction for tourists to fulfill their holidays in Bali with just listening to the music’s or enjoying drinks provided in bars, discotheque/cafes. By these facilities, Bali become a magnet of both domestic and foreign tourists. The types of data used are qualitative and quantitative data, while the data sources used are primary data and secondary data. The data collecting is done with the observation field, in-depth interview, and questionnaires. Then the data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative with the record and explain the results cleary based on the formulation of a problem that has been determined, as well as questionnaires are analyzed using quantitative data as data supporters of the research.   The results of this research explains that there are several different types of activities that can be done in place of evening entertainment, including dancing, enjoy music, and enjoy drinks and meals are offered in the café/restaurant. Then from the results of the questionnaire obtained the results that the response of local communities included in the stages of Apathy, which previously accepted as tourism sector economic growth but this time its presence was felt not to mention everything. People living in the surroundings feel uncomfortable and insecure due to the activity of the night until the early hours Keywords :Response of Local People, Night Entertainment, Legian Kuta

scholarly journals Analisis Pelaksanaan Keselamatan Pasien oleh Perawat

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-95
Author(s):  
Tria Harsiwi Nurul Insani dkk
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Patient Harm ◽  
Safe Surgery ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Health Care Associated Infections ◽  
Descriptive Approach

The aim of this study was to analyze the implementation of patient safety by nurses in this hospital. This type of research used in this study was mix methods with descriptive approach in quantitative data and content analysis approach in qualitative data. Sample of this study consist of 32 nurses for quantitative data with observation and 4 interviewees for qualitative data with in depth interview. Identification patient safety correctly 84%, effective communication 91%, improve the safety of high alert medications 100%, ensure safe surgery 100%, reduce the risk of health care associated infections 94%, reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls 81%.

scholarly journals Gambaran Penyesuaian diri Lansia dalam Konteks Model Adaptasi Roy di Loka Rehabilitasi Sosial Lanjut Usia Kendari

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-51
Author(s):  
Anggi Nurza’da Pebrianti M ◽  
Diah Indriastuti ◽  
Mien Mien
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Social Rehabilitation ◽  
Input Control ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Internal Stimulus ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Roy's Adaptation Model ◽  
Adaptation Model

Introduction: Changes in the elderly need social support from friends, family and the surrounding environment so that they can easily adjust to the changes that occur. This study aimed to describe the self-adjustment of the elderly in the context of Roy's Adaptation Model at the Elderly Social Rehabilitation (ESR) of Kendari.Methods:  The study was a qualitative research with a phenomenology approach. The participants in this study were eight elderly who lived in Kendari's ESR and two nurses as triangualition participants. Sampling used a purposive sampling technique. The researchers employing in-depth interview, observation, dan documentation study in collecting data. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis.Results: The study resulted in four themes including entry process to ESR, self-change, coping mechanisms and response indicate that the elderly self-adjusment social rehabilitationsite in the context of Roy’s Adaptation Model describing the human adaptation system through several stages, namely input, control and output where in the life of the elderly who live in ESR is influenced by the entry process in LRSLU as an internal stimulus or an external stimulus. Thus, there is a process of self-adjustment in the form of self-change and coping mechanisms, with various kinds of coping carried out to produce a behavior in the form of adaptive or maladaptive responses.Conclusion: This study concludes that the elderly in adjusting themselves through several stages namely input, control and output to adapt to the environment goodbye in the elderly social rehabilitation workshop (ESR) Kendari with self-changes and various coping mechanisms so as to produce behavioral responses.

scholarly journals PELAYANAN PENERBITAN SURAT IZIN TEMPAT USAHA( SITU ) PADA KANTOR PELAYANAN TERPADU KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI UTARA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agus Surya Dharma
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Interaction Model ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Service Cost ◽  
The Public ◽  
Depth Interview

The Public Service is juring service by government, enterpreneur on government’s nama or entrepreneur to society with or without payment for filling necessary or society needs.Based on prior research was found that there was lateness problem in completion to make SITU that exceed time from determined time in procedure operational standard of service integrated office Hulu Sungai Utara District. The Purpose of this research are to describe and analyze : (1) How process permission servise in publication of work place permission letter (SITU) in Hului Sungai Utara District. (2) Factors that influence service publishing of work plece permission letter.The approach of research is qualitative. The plece of research is in service integrated office in HSU District. The technique of collecting data is done by depth interview, observation and documentation. The analysis data uses interaction model by Miles and Huberman. The data testing is done with triangulation, that is technique triangulation although source triangulation. The result of research showed that servies of KPT HSU District in SITU service is high enough. This fact is appeared from (1) kid of apparatus sources and related with their skills. (2) The ease in submission is done well. It is announced dearly about making of permission letter procedure. (3) The accuracy of service that free from mestaker is well done. It canbe seen from there is no mestaker in every publication of fermission document. (4) The service cost in well enough. It is appeared from transparency about amount of payment with out more tax. (5) Many employees heve SLTA education so that their qualities in education aspect is felt still low enough.

scholarly journals Supervising the Use of Mother Tongue Language in K-12 Education: IP School in Focus

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1527-1573
Author(s):  
Camilo D Malong, Jr ◽  
Lorna T General
Keyword(s):  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Cultural Preservation ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
K 12 ◽  
School Heads

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to investigate and analyze the supervision of the use of mother tongue language in K to 12 education in Caraga Davao Oriental. Employing phenomenological approach with 14 school heads, in-depth interview and focus group discussion were conducted which revealed that most of the participants’ experiences in supervising mother tongue were frustration with ineptitude, collateral complications, collaboration among teachers, improved student engagement, and compassionate intervention.  The coping mechanisms of the participants include being keen and efficient, being scientific and methodical, being creative and resourceful, peer mentoring, and benchmarking. Despite the rigors of life, the respondents shared insights based on their experiences. These include MTB language promotes cultural preservation, teachers need steady support, and administrators need a helping hand. The study implies that their realization after supervising and upon implementing what they have learned, they were amazed of the transformation that happened to their teachers in particular and the schools in general. 

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