scholarly journals Relationship between Liquidity Management and Growth of MSMEs in Africa: A Case Study of Selected Districts of Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Sazir Nsubuga Mayanja ◽  
Shakira Namutebi Mayanja
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Qualitative Aspect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Liquidity Management ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

Purpose: The study set out to establish to what extent, if any, a relationship exists between liquidity management and growth of MSMEs in Africa, with Uganda as a case study.Methodology: The study used a combination of cross sectional and descriptive designs in which both qualitative and quantitative approaches were adopted. Questionnaires were administered to respondents who answered both open-ended and close-ended questions. Quantitative data was analysed by means of frequencies, percentages, regression analysis and means correlations to arrive at conclusions. The qualitative aspect of the research was intended to clarify the quantitative findings and data.  A sample of 400 respondents was chosen from four districts of Wakiso, Mukono, Kampala and Jinja using random sampling. A sample of 400 was chosen from four districts of Wakiso, Mukono, Kampala and Jinja. Of these 371 responded. This represents a satisfactory response rate of over 92%.Findings: This relationship was confirmed by ANOVA results of a large F- Value (23.215) and small significance level (P or 0.000<0.05).  Conclusion from the research is that there is a significant relationship between management of liquidity and growth of MSMEs in UgandaUnique Contribution to Practice and Policy: It is recommended that MSMEs review modes of financing liquidity requirements. It is further recommended that MSMEs should practice effective cash planning and investment of surplus funds in ways and manner that enhance the capital, and consequently, growth of the firms. The results of the study should provide very useful input for policy makers, SME managers and owners while making to enhance growth of MSMEs. It is also useful for researchers and academics

Sthoulya w.s.r. to Obesity Management - A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Navyashree KL ◽  
Dr. Manjunatha Adiga
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
New World ◽  
Obesity Management ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Results Management ◽  
Individual Disease

Background: New world syndrome like obesity is one of the world’s oldest metabolic disorders is heading for the rocks with various reasons like urbanization and modernization. Though obesity and over weight is not affecting much to a person for daily living, the complication of which has become burning issue in the society. Aim and Objective: To assess the efficacy of Shamanoushadi along with Pathya Ahara Vihara. Methods: Guduchi Bhadraadi Kashaya, Hareetaki Churna and Pathya Ahara Vihara. Results: Management of Sthoulya with Pathya Ahara Vihara along with Shamanoushadi was effective in all qualitative and quantitative data. Discussion: The drug possessing Rooksha Guna, Kaphahara property counteracts Sthoulya. Conclusion: Our classics with variety of treatment to individual disease suggest the stages or condition that disease can cross over

scholarly journals Women and Leadership in Mixed Secondary Schools in Kenya; Do Stakeholder’s Attitudes Matter?

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
ANNE Wangari Mberia
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women Leadership ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal (Northhouse, 2011). In time and space, women leadership remains a subject talked about but hardly appreciated (Wren, 2013). Among the factors contributing to poor representation of women in leadership is stakeholder’s attitude (Coleman, 2005). The study sought to investigate stakeholder’s attitudes impeding women teachers' ascension to leadership positions in mixed public secondary schools, focusing in Tharaka South Sub – County, Kenya. The study employed descriptive cross-sectional survey design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Probability and non-probability sampling techniques were used to arrive at the sample size. Data was collected from women classroom teachers, heads of departments, school principals, education officers, education trade unionists, Parents and Teachers Association officials and School Board of Management officials. Questionnaires, interview guide and focus group discussion guides were used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. Data analysis was assisted by computer software (Statistical Package for Social Sciences for quantitative data and NVIVO for qualitative data). The study established that education stakeholders have a general negative attitude towards women leadership in schools.

KEJADIAN DEPRESI PADA REMAJA MENURUT DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DI KABUPATEN JEMBER

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-101
Author(s):  
Adi Zayd Bintang ◽  
Ayik Mirayanti Mandagi
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTDepression is a mental health problem that mostly occurs during adolescence. Physical, cognitive and emotional changes experienced during adolescence can cause stress. The prevalence of depression in adolescence has a very high increase compared to the age of children and adults. The main factor in being able to cure depression in adolescents is social support (Depkes, 2007). This study aims to identify depressive symptoms in adolescents and to find out the relationship between social support factors and depression incidence. This research is a quantitative research, with the type of observational analytic research with a cross sectional approach involving students at SMA XY in Jember Regency in May 2020. The analytical method uses the Chi Square test to see the relationship between independent and dependent variables with a significance level of α ≤ 0, 05. Data collection tool using google form. Determination of respondents by random sampling with a total of 158 respondents. The results of this study indicate that the distribution of women is 76.58% more than that of men. Based on the distribution of social support, 56.96% received good social support, while based on the incidence of depression, 54.43% did not experience depression. From the statistical test, the significance value of <0.05 indicates that there is a relationship between social support factors and the incidence of depression. Social support plays an effective role in overcoming depression experienced by adolescents.Keywords: Depression, Teens, social support. ABSTRAKDepresi merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan mental yang sebagian besar terjadi pada masa remaja. Perubahan fisik, kognitif dan emosional yang dialami pada masa remaja dapat menimbulkan stress. Prevalensi depresi pada usia remaja memiliki peningkatan yang sangat tinggi dibandingkan dengan usia anak-anak dan usia dewasa. Faktor utama untuk dapat menyembuhkan depresi pada remaja yaitu dukungan sosial (Depkes, 2007). Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi gejala depresi pada remaja dan mengetahui mengenai Hubungan Faktor Dukungan Sosial dengan Kejadian Depresi. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif, dengan jenis penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional yang melibatkan siswa di SMA XY di Kabupaten Jember pada Bulan Mei tahun 2020. Metode analisis menggunakan uji Chi Square untuk melihat hubungan variabel independen dan dependen dengan tingkat kemaknaan α ≤ 0,05. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan google form. Penentuan responden secara random sampling dengan jumlah 158 reponden. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan distribusi perempuan 76,58% lebih banyak daripada laki-laki, berdasarkan distribusi dukungan sosial sebesar 56,96% mendapatkan dukungan sosial yang baik, sedangkan berdasarkan kejadian depresi sebesar 54,43% tidak mengalami depresi. Dari uji statistik nilai signifikansi sebesar < 0,05 menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara faktor dukungan sosial dengan kejadian depresi. Dukungan sosial berperan efektif dalam mengatasi depresi yang dialami remaja.Kata Kunci: Depresi, Remaja, Dukungan Sosial.

Assessing Triangulation Across Methodologies, Methods, and Stakeholder Groups: The Joys, Woes, and Politics of Interpreting Convergent and Divergent Data

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Campbell ◽  
Rachael Goodman-Williams ◽  
Hannah Feeney ◽  
Giannina Fehler-Cabral
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Contextual Information ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Specific Data ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Data Points ◽  
Evaluation Project ◽  
Collection Methods

The purpose of this study was to develop triangulation coding methods for a large-scale action research and evaluation project and to examine how practitioners and policy makers interpreted both convergent and divergent data. We created a color-coded system that evaluated the extent of triangulation across methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), data collection methods (observations, interviews, and archival records), and stakeholder groups (five distinct disciplines/organizations). Triangulation was assessed for both specific data points (e.g., a piece of historical/contextual information or qualitative theme) and substantive findings that emanated from further analysis of those data points (e.g., a statistical model or a mechanistic qualitative assertion that links themes). We present five case study examples that explore the complexities of interpreting triangulation data and determining whether data are deemed credible and actionable if not convergent.

scholarly journals Challenges Faced by Devolved Governance in Quality Service Delivery: A Case Study of Turkana Central Sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
James K. Sirite ◽  
Henry Ongori ◽  
Darius Bosire
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Quality Service ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
To Come

The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges faced in quality service delivery to Turkana Central Sub-county citizens of Turkana County. The study used cross-sectional survey design. The sample size selected for the study was 261.  Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides. Data was analyzed by descriptive statistics and presented in tables and figures for ease interpretation. The major findings of the study show that devolved governance faces some challenges. For instance the devolved governance is faced with corruption, lack of transparency and accountability and inadequate funds. This adversely   affects quality service delivery to its citizens. The findings of the study would inspire policy makers at the county and national government level to come up with appropriate strategies to mitigate the challenges identified in order to improve the quality of services offered by the county governments.

scholarly journals Exploring physiotherapists’ clinical definition and diagnosis of inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast in Australia: a mixed methods study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Heron ◽  
Tanya Maselli ◽  
Adelle McArdle ◽  
Beatriz I. R. de Oliveira ◽  
Leanda McKenna
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Inflammatory Conditions ◽  
Australian State ◽  
Lactating Breast ◽  
Systemic Symptoms

Abstract Background Differences in physiotherapy intervention practices for mastitis have been shown across Australian regions and facilities and it is unknown if this is associated with physiotherapists’ definition and diagnosis of Inflammatory Conditions of the Lactating Breast (ICLB). The aims were to determine how Australian physiotherapists’ define and diagnose ICLB and if there are regional or facility differences in their ICLB definition and diagnosis. Method A cross-sectional mixed methods design was used to investigate how physiotherapists construct a definition and diagnosis of ICLB, via online qualitative and quantitative questions. Participants included 63 Australian physiotherapists who treated at least one woman with ICLB per month, over the last year. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were used to analyse qualitative and quantitative responses, respectively. Results ICLB definition varied among physiotherapists (n = 63) with generated themes including definitions based on pathophysiology (57%), combination of local and systemic symptoms (38%), conditions (32%), local symptoms (25%) and breast function (16%). Overall, quantitative data supported these findings, as some physiotherapists considered blocked ducts an ICLB (83%), but some did not (17%), and some considered abscess and engorgement an ICLB (65%) and some did not (35%). For ICLB diagnosis, the main theme generated was lack of consensus between physiotherapists (n = 39) on the number or combination of local or systemic symptoms required. Quantitative data confirmed these themes, as 63% of physiotherapists (n = 63) indicated that more than one symptom was necessary to clinically diagnose ICLB, but 27% required only one symptom. For region and type of facility, consistency across the themes for region and facility was evident. Overall, quantitative data confirmed these findings, with no regional or facility differences, except physiotherapists from the Australian state of Victoria (96%) were more likely to consider blocked ducts as an ICLB, compared to those from the states of NSW (71%) or WA (71%) (n = 58; χ2 = 6.49, p = 0.04). Conclusion Australian physiotherapists have varied definitions of ICLB and the required ICLB symptoms for clinical diagnosis. These results may prompt physiotherapists, who treat ICLB, to engage in explicit communication when discussing an ICLB in patient care, when delivering information in training courses and in developing treatment guidelines.

scholarly journals Assessment of Enhancing Transparency of Financial Statements

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Viswa Nadham N.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

The study explored both the advantages of transparency and challenges facing finance departments of local government authorities in the course of preparing and presenting financial information. The study employed an explanatory case study,cross-sectional survey  and applied a triangulation of methods to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The participants were all selected based on the opportunity to learn and the typicality of Dodoma municipality. A total of 80 respondents were involved. Data analysis was done through SPSS. Figures, tables, pattern matching, comparison and strong explanation building all aided in simplifying the analyses of findings.Key findings of the study unveiled that participation of the public in finance affairs of local governments heightened transparency in the preparation and presentation of financial statements. Furthermore, the finding reveal that International Finnancial Report Standards (IFRS) was rarely applicable during  the preparation of financial statement. It was also found out that tansparency in financial matters reduced fraudulent behaviours in the allocation and expenditure of local government funds.Key words: Financial statements, IFRS, IAS, Financial transperancy.

scholarly journals Ethnoreligious Urban Violence and Residential Mobility in Nigerian Cities: The Kaduna Experience

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Danjuma Wapwera ◽  
Jiriko Kefas Gajere
Keyword(s):  
Residential Mobility ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Urban Violence ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Causal Factors ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The City

This paper seeks to examine the ethnoreligious urban violence and residential mobility in the city of Kaduna with a view to make recommendations towards ameliorating its effects by evaluating the causal factors fueling the crisis and examining the pattern and direction of the residential mobility in the city. The sources of data were both primary and secondary. The sampling technique used was purposive and random sampling from two residential districts from both the northern and southern parts of the city. A total of 1,000 questionnaires were administered within the study areas and 900 questionnaires were collected. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with major stakeholders from the two parts. The data obtained were analysed using thematic and content analysis for the qualitative data whilst the quantitative data were analysed using simple percentages. The results revealed that the factors causing the ethnoreligious urban violence and residential mobility are unemployment, social institutional breakdown, politics, and colonial impact and the pattern/direction of the residential mobility in the city of Kaduna show a clear polarization along religious lines based reactive residential mobility between the two parts of the city. Based on these results recommendations were made to assist the academia, practitioners, and policy makers.

scholarly journals INFORMED CONSENT;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (05) ◽  
pp. 772-777
Author(s):  
Ramesh Lal ◽  
Vikram Pal ◽  
Suneel Kumar Punjabi ◽  
Naveen Khawaja ◽  
Mehwish Shoro
Keyword(s):  
Informed Consent ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Study Participants

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge andpractice of informed consent among dental practitioners in Hyderabad city, Pakistan. StudyDesign: Descriptive cross sectional survey. Setting: Liaquat University of Medical and HealthSciences, Isra University and Dental practitioners working at private Dental clinics in Hyderabadcity. Period: This study was conducted over period of six months from November 2015 toApril 2016. Material and Method: This study used self-administered structured questionnaire,consist of ten questions to assess the knowledge and practice of dental practitioners towardsinformed consent. Data was collected by visiting offices of the study participants at their workplace or through email and courier with prepaid envelope where needed. The participants weresent two reminders at the interval of fifteen days to return the filled survey form. The responseswere represented in form of percentages. The t-test was used to determine the associationbetween the knowledge and qualification, clinical experience, and age. A significance level ofp<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: Our response rate was 86% (103).Majority of the dentist merely knows the meaning of informed consent and overall had poorknowledge (mean score 7.84 + 2.44). The analysis showed that years of clinical practice andqualification was statistically significant with mean knowledge score (p < 0.01). The verbal formof consent was most preferred method of obtaining informed consent that accounted for 82%of study participants. 89% of dentist obtained informed consent from parents when treatingtheir children. Conclusions: From this study, it can be concluded that vast majority of dentistare unaware of informed consent process and their basic requirement. Although majority ofdentist believe that informed consent play an important role in routine dental practice yet manyof them did not use written form of informed consent. Our results would help the educatorsand policy makers to develop educational instruction on bioethics with special emphasis oninformed consent.

scholarly journals Physiotherapists and physical activity at work among in Benin and France

2021 ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Level Of Activity

Physical activity at work is an important indicator of the level of activity. Physiotherapists are one of professionals for the prevention against sedentary lifestyle. Objective: To assess the level of physical activity at work among physiotherapists in Benin and France. Method: Descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study, conducted from July 2017 to July 2018. With physiotherapists who consent to participate to this study we use a pedometer. They wear it at work for five consecutive days. The average number of daily steps at work was determined. Physiotherapist’s level of inactivity was assessed using the Baecke questionnaire. Data was analyzed using Epi Info 13.0. X2 of Pearson’s and ANOVA tests. They were used for the comparison of qualitative and quantitative variables respectively. Significance level was set at 0.05. Results: Among fifty-four physiotherapists evaluated, forty-four (81.5%) were sedentary, with a significant level of sedentary lifestyle in twenty-six cases (48.11%). This limitation of physical activity at the workplace and the level of sedentary lifestyle of the subjects were comparable among Beninese and French physiotherapists and they were not associated with any of the factors studied. Conclusion: The level of physical activity of physiotherapists at work is limited. Raising the awareness of these actors seems essential.

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