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Classroom management practices of English Language Teachers: A Study of senior high schools in Agona West Municipality
No full textPurpose: This study aimed to ascertain (1) the classroom management practices of language teachers (2) the challenges in implementing the management practices and (3) the importance of classroom management to language pedagogy.
Research methodology: The study is qualitative. It used observation and semi-structured interview to engage 22 language teachers selected through random sampling from all the four Senior High Schools in the Agona West Municipality... 3 language class sessions were observed... The data were analyzed thematically
Results: It was found that teachers were aware of the relevance of classroom management in language teaching. They employed good student-teacher relationships, deference, physical organization of the classroom, and professionalism in managing the class in spite of challenges such as insufficient and ineffective teaching/learning resources, indiscipline, and large class size among others in the classroom.
Limitations: The use of only one approach- - makes it difficult to generalize the findings.
Contribution: The study extends knowledge on classroom management in the second language context, and further provides evidence and empirical data for teachers and policymakers to understand the relationship between students’ academic achievement and classroom management
The influence of Debt Equity Ratio (DER), Earning Per Share (EPS), and Price Earning Ratio (PER) on stock price
No full textPurpose: This study aims to determine how the debt-to-equity ratio, earnings per share, price earning ratio, and stock prices are described in consumer goods industry sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2018. Also, to determine the effect of partially and simultaneously debt to equity ratio, earnings per share, and price earning ratio on stock prices in consumer goods industry sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2018.
Research Methodology: The research method used in this study is an explanatory method. The research method used in this research is explanatory. The sampling technique used in this study is non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling method so that the sample size is 34 companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2018. The analysis method used in this research is panel data regression analysis using Eviews 9.
Results: The results showed that the debt to equity ratio, earnings per share, and price earning ratio affected stock prices. Also, the research results show that the magnitude of the influence of the debt to equity ratio, earnings per share, and price earning ratio in contributing to the effect of stock prices is 98.7%.
Limitations: The research is limited to just a few factors, namely debt to equity ratio, earnings per share, and price-earnings ratio to stock prices. Besides, this research is only limited to companies in the consumer goods industry that are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2018.
Contribution: This research is expected to provide benefits for companies in increasing the company's share price in the capital market from several financial performance factors including debt to equity ratio, earnings per share, and price earning ratio
Financial statement analysis as a tool for investment decisions and assessment of companies’ performance
No full textPurpose: Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) and Interpretation is a vital instruments for good management decision-making in business. The main objective of this study is therefore to determine how firms could use FSA and its interpretation to aid funding and investment decisions and to avert low profitability or low investment returns.
Research methodology: Data from the annual report of Nestlé Nigeria Plc are utilized for the Analysis and Interpretation of the financial ratio using descriptive statistical analytical tools for presentations.
Result: The study concludes that analysis of FSs is adequate for effective decision making and that firms should pay great attention to the use of FSA to properly equip themselves with this tool and also a combination of different ratios should be used in analyzing a firm's financial performance. Proper use of FSA should be made not only in investment but also in other areas of decision-making.
Limitations: The study is limited to FSs published by Nestlé Nigeria plc between the years 2014 to 2019.
Contribution: The paper serves as an aid to different categories of investors when making critical investment decisions
Personal Financial Management Skills Of University Students and Their Financial Experiences During The Covid-19 Pandemic
No full textPurpose: The main purpose of this study was to assess university students’ financial management skills and their financial experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Research methodology: The research adopted the explanatory sequential mixed methods research design where a survey of 181 students on work-related learning was conducted using questionnaires and qualitative interviews. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistic 27
Results: The study established that the majority of the students do not have a budget, run out of money before receiving the next income, have no funds set aside for uncertainties or medical expenses related to the Covid-19 pandemic, and to make ends meet most of the students borrow money from relatives and friends. The majority of students struggled financially because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Limitations: Questionnaires and interviews were only distributed/conducted online due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Contribution: Personal financial management skills are a vital human capital skill for students. Therefore the need to explore such skills and financial experiences of University students during the Covid-19 pandemic for the first time
Higher Education Policy Model During The Pandemic: Lesson Learned From University Students
No full textPurpose: The primary purpose of this study is to identify models that contribute to the effectiveness of policies and institutions in managing online learning in Colleges during the mass pandemic.
Methodology: This research will be conducted using a mixed method. The survey was carried out using a questionnaire to groups of college students. The data analysis includes statistical analysis to determine the frequency and description of the survey data obtained.
Results: Several aspects must be intervened from this condition. This is related to managing incentives and financial assistance to student groups. There is a need for planning and adjustments regarding financial aid management. Then, the aspect of stakeholder involvement will be related to the role of educational institutions as regional, central and non-government actors. The aspect of policy adjustment will intersect with legislative institutions or policies at the regional and central levels.
Limitations: This research is limited to regional scope studies, so it requires comparison with other regions with more adequate educational resources.
Contribution: In the future, the model can be developed to strengthen the need for a mixed education model by combining technology and a human touch so that the online education model can feel more humanist.
Novelty: The resulting model combines policy and institutional aspects as an intervention package for higher education in times of crisis, such as a pandemic
Factors Influencing E-WOMs in Restaurant Business: Evidence from Bangladesh
No full textPurpose: The study aimed to inquire about the factors influencing E-WOMs in the restaurant business: Evidence from Bangladesh.
Research Methodology: Quantitative research was conducted and the study used descriptive research methodology. 161 data points were gathered from Bangladeshi customers using a standardized questionnaire and an online purposive sampling technique. The partial least square structural method was used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses.
Sampling Technique: The probability sampling technique was chosen for this study. An online questionnaire is coherent with the conditions of this study, which focuses on a person who visited a restaurant.
Data Analysis: SmartPLS software version 3.0 was used to analyze the data. Structural equation modeling was used to validate the study's conceptual model (SEM). Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients and Composite Reliability (CR) are used to determine the reliability. Besides, discriminant validity is used to test the Fornell-Larcker Criterion.
Results: PLS-SEM demonstrated that positive reviews, negative reviews, trust, food and service quality, and source credibility had significant effects on E-WOMs in the restaurant business in Bangladesh.
Limitation: This study focused only on the Bangladeshi restaurant business.
Contribution: The study helped the authorities conduct their restaurant business by considering these factors, positive reviews, negative reviews, trust, food and service quality, and source credibility
Dynamics of Tourism Development in Geosite, Gunungsewu Geopark
No full textPurpose: The designation of the Gunungsewu UNESCO Global Geopark has implications for the development of various tourism destinations. This article seeks to reveal how the development of the Gunungsewu geopark in Gunungkidul district as a tourism destination.
Methods: This study uses a qualitative method. The data used were descriptive data, with in-depth analysis. Collecting samples through proportional sampling, the selection of samples depends on the purpose of the study without regard to the ability of a generalist.
Results: The level of development of tourism destinations in mountain geoparks varies based on Butler's classification of tourism destination development. Determination of an area with unique geomorphology cannot simultaneously lift the entire area into a tourist destination.
Limitation: This study focuses on developing a geosite seen as a tourism destination. This study emphasizes observing the development of tourism destinations using the “Tourism Area Life Cycle” approach proposed by Butler (1980).
Contribution: This research is expected to benefit the development of tourism science and geoparks in Indonesia.
Conclusion: Species diversity in the Protection Report Diary (in 2010) was higher compared to the total number of wildlife species sighted by visitors (in 2021) and during the patrol (in 2020) indicating that some wildlife species in LCC declined within 10 years
Choice of location for Foreign Direct Investment by multinational corporations: Do tax burden matter?
No full textPurpose: This paper investigated the effect of the tax burden on the inflow of FDI into the continent. The study employed a panel data set of 48 SSA countries covering a period of 2009 to 2018.
Research methodology: In other to account for the endogeneity problems associated with most financial data, we employed a dynamic panel two-step-system-GMM.
Results: The result indicates that tax burden is a negative determinant of the inflow of FDI. In other words, multinational corporations attach a significant premium to countries with low tax burdens than those with a high tax burden. Similarly, an increase in the mobility of labour is a negative determinant of the inflow of FDI into the continent. All the economic and financial freedom indices included in the model have a positive and significant influence on the inflow of FDI into the continent. A sustainable tax policy that will lessen the tax burden on foreign investors should be formulated to enhance the inflow of FDI into the continent.
Limitations: This study employed Dynamic System GMM which can produce variant results depending on the choice of instrument.
Contribution: This study provides insight on the role of fiscal policy particularly taxation in explaining the inflow of FDI. Policymakers, multinational corporations, and other players in the global FDI market will appreciate the influence that tax exerts on FDI inflow
The nexus between blockchain distributed ledger technology and financial crimes
No full textPurpose: The study sought to uncover the effect of blockchain digital ledger technology (BCDLT) on financial crimes. The study was driven by the need to promote blockchain technology in a bid to enhance financial sanity through elimination of financial delinquency.
Research methodology: The study followed a quantitative paradigm using an explanatory research design. The study targeted financial executives, senior staff members at the Zimbabwe stock exchange, bankers and officials from the financial regulators. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire.
Results: The study found out that of the four independent BCDLT antecedents, manual audit costs were insignificant, whereas the other three had strong positive associations with financial crime reduction.
Limitations: The study targeted a specific group of financiers; hence the results may not be universal to other excluded categories
Contribution: The study significantly guides policy formulation and laws in line with the adoption of the blockchain technology in the global financial system to guard against the possibility of new forms of financial crimes that could emanate from the use of technology
Comparison of Indonesian and Finnish Education Curriculum
No full textPurpose: This study aims at describing the planning of the education system that will be adapted that it is necessary to make comparisons in order to improve the quality of the education system and contribute to the government in considering making policies to improve the Indonesian education system.
Research methodology: The research design is used a case study to compare the education system between Indonesia and Finnish and literature review to collect relevant research.
Results: The results of the study indicated that the Indonesian education curriculum is classified as low because it is based on five curriculum components, namely objectives, contents-materials, media, learning strategies, and learning process.
Limitations: This study focuses on the five curriculum components in the Indonesian education system generally, so that there is a gap that can be filled by future researchers by discussing more deeply along with examples from other countries.
Contribution: This research contributes to curriculum policyholders in the Indonesian education system because it can be a reference for improving the quality of the Indonesian education system