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Assessing the Reliability and Validity of Research Instruments for Measuring Youth Purchase Intention in Xi\u27an, China: A Pilot Testing
Get PDFThe purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the reliability and validity of research instruments developed to measure the purchase intention of youth in Xi\u27an, China. Given the importance of understanding youth purchase intentions and behavior for businesses and marketers, it is critical to have validated research tools, which is not currently the case. The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the reliability and validity of such research tools using a sample of young consumers in Xi\u27an. Overall, the combination of Cronbach\u27s alpha, Pearson\u27s correlation coefficient, construct validity, and Fleiss\u27 Cohen\u27s kappa coefficient are used to thoroughly test the reliability and validity of the research instruments in this study. The research design for this study is quantitative and uses a structured questionnaire administered to a sample of 50 young consumers aged 18 to 35 in Xi\u27an to investigate the factors that influence their purchase intentions in live streaming e-commerce. The results show that the research instruments are reliable and validated for the main data collection. The results of this study will contribute to the existing knowledge of young people\u27s purchase intentions in China and provide valuable insights for companies and marketers
The Role of Plain Radiographs in the Diagnosis of Delayed Anastomotic Leak: A Case Report from a Resource Limited Setting
Get PDFGastrointestinal surgery related anastomotic leaks are one of the serious causes of morbidity and mortality in the postoperative period. The rate of expected anastomotic leak depends on the location of gastrointestinal tract anastomosis. The expected leak rate for small intestinal anastomosis is 1-3%. There are several factors that are attributed to leakage of small intestinal anastomosis. Anastomotic leaks usually present within days after surgery. Late presentations more than 30 days after surgery are uncommon. This case report is a prototype example of delayed presentation of anastomotic leak of the small intestine done on an 18 years old male patient. Plain radiograph was used for the timely diagnosis and management of the case. High index of clinical suspicion and early surgical management of delayed anastomotic leaks is recommended in resource limited settings for the better outcome of such patients
Development of Blog-Based Kvisoft Maker E-Book Learning Media to Improve Students\u27 Cognitive Learning Outcomes in Science Class Vii Students of Smp
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to produce learning media in the form of an e-book kvisoft dliipbook maker and to improve cognitive learning outcomes for class VII students of SMP Negeri 1 Kota Bangun. This research is a development research using the 4d model. Data collection was carried out through observation and tests of students\u27 cognitive learning outcomes. Data analysis used quantitative descriptive. Recap analysis of students\u27 practicality test data when using e-modules, namely 89.1 in the very practical category. Recap analysis of the effectiveness test data pretest value 53.9 and posttest 84.4. The results of the normality and homogeneity tests show that there is an influence of media use on student learning outcomes with a significance value of 0.00 and the n-gain test at the trial stage is 1.2 high, namely 0.81 and 0.70 and trial 3, namely 0.66 moderate. The results of the study show that this animated video media is appropriate for use according to material experts and media experts in the "good" category. The product developed is also proven to be effective in improving the cognitive learning outcomes of students at SMP Negeri 1 Kota Bangun. The average score of cognitive learning outcomes in the experimental class is higher than the control class. Based on these data it was concluded that there was an increase in students\u27 cognitive learning outcomes by using the Kvisoft Flipbook Maker e-book media
Inspirational Thinking Process within Branding Courses at University of Technology and Applied Sciences
Get PDFIn the world of competition and development, new brands appear everyday with catchy names and unique branding designs, presenting imagery throughout design realms. Many individuals and designers are allowed to access an extensive range of informational and visual elements to communicate with people from different backgrounds around the world. Despite the advantages of modern designs of different products and services. However, this has encountered some issues in assessing design imitations and the level of innovation and creativity in each project specially for juniors’ designers and design students. This research paper is highlighting a problem of stealing branding ideas and the difficulties that design students at University of Technology and Applied Sciences face while trying to inspire new ideas for their projects. Furthermore, it presents some challenges that teachers have when evaluating students’ works and discovering that the design has been copied. Moreover, the paper will show the role of instructors in helping their learners to inspire and make unparalleled design ideas, taking one of the fundamental branding courses at university as a case study. Also, by conducting different exercises as steps for inspiring and finalizing a project of branding to come up with a distinctive concept. At the end of this study, some tips about how to be up to date with the design development field to avoid unconscious imitation will be discussed
Response to the Growth of Local Payakumbuh Tobacco (Nicotiana Tabacum L) on Giving Kiambang Compose (Pistia Stratiotes)
Get PDFTobacco plants are one of plants that are often cultivated by farmers in the Limapuluh Kota district. While the productivity of tobacco plants ranges from 1.13 tons/ha – 1.83 tons/ha. The productivity of tobacco plants cannot be achieved by farmers. many things that could be the cause. one of them, is poor soil health due to a lack of organic matter contained in the soil. Various sources of organic matter can be used, one of which is organic fertilizer derived from kiambang plants (Pistia stratiotes). Kiambang compost contains Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium nutrients. The aim of this study was to obtain the best basic fertilizer dose for tobacco plants from kiambang plant compost as an alternative. The time for conducting the research is from April 2022 to July 2022. The implementation of this research activity is in the experimental garden of the Payakumbuh State Agricultural Polytechnic, Tanjung Pati, Harau District, Limapuluh Kota Regency. The study used a Non-Factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD). with kiambang fertilizer doses of 0 gramss, 100 gramss, 200 gramss, 300 gramss and 400 gramss. Parameters observed in the study include plant height, number of leaves, leaf length Longest, Widest Leaf Width, Leaf Wet Weight, and Leaf Dry Weight.
The results of the study Application of kiambang compost had an effect on plant height, number of leaves, leaf width, and leaf length. An additional dose of kiambang compost at a dose of 400 gramss per plant is a good treatment for the development of growth and yield of the Rudaau Gadang tobacco variety
Clinical Treatments of Reproductive Disorders on Dairy Cows Under Smallholder Rearing System in Enrekang Regency
Get PDFThe main problem of dairy farming in Indonesia, especially in remote areas, is still facing various obstacles, which have an impact on the productivity of large livestock. Reproductive efficiency determines the productivity, profitability and sustainability of any livestock business. The presence of reproductive disorders causes reproductive inefficiency. Therefore, disease management needs attention because disease can change the production process and cause losses. The purpose of this research is to determine the incidence of reproductive disorders, types of reproductive disorders, and determine the type of appropriate handling of reproductive disorders in the Hamlet of Panette, Lebang village, Cendana sub-district, South Enrekang regency, South Sulawesi. Data analysis presented in the form of percentages using descriptive statistical methods. The cows used were dairy cows with the status of indications of reproductive disorders. Percentage of dairy cattle is identification, types of reproductive disorders in dairy cows and handling of the results of treatment of livestock experiencing reproductive disorders. The parameters observed were the proportion of livestock experiencing reproductive disorders in non-pregnant livestock and types of reproductive disorders. The results of this study showed that cases of reproductive disorders in the Hamlet of Panette, Lebang Village, Cendana Subdistrict, Enrekang Regency were quite high at 54.3%, the highest cases of reproductive disorders were Silent heat 60%, CLP 20%, Luteal Cyst 12% and Pyometra 8%. Treatment or Handling by giving PGF2? Hormone preparations, Antibiotics (Sulfadiazine Trimethoprime and Oxytetracycline), ADE Vitamins and NSAIDs (Ketoprofen) in reproductive disorders obtained quite high results of 68% which was seen from the appearance of estrus back results
An Efficient & Less Complex Solution to Mitigate Impulsive Noise in Multi-Channel Feed-Forward ANC System with Online Secondary Path Modeling (OSPM)
Get PDFThis paper deals with impulsive noise (IN) in multichannel (MC) Active Noise Control (ANC) Systems with Online Secondary Path Modelling (OSPM) employing adaptive algorithms for the first time. It compares performance of various existing techniques belonging to varied computational complexity range and proposes four new methods, namely: FxRLS-VSSLMS, VSSLMS-VSSLMS, FxLMAT-VSSLMS and NSS MFxLMAT-VSSLMS to deal with modest to very high impulsive noise (IN). Simulation results show that these proposed methods demonstrated improved performance in terms of fast convergence speed, lowest steady state error, robustness and stability under impulsive environment in addition to modelling accuracy for stationary as well as non-stationary environment besides reducing computational complexity many folds
Competing Perspectives on Water Pollution for High School Students: A Q-Method Approach and Extended AI-Based Responses
Get PDFHigh school environmental education faces significant challenges from diverse competing perspectives, ranging from sustainability advocates to political conflicts and economic interests. This study critiques existing research on environmental education based on two key points: First, the conventional approach to high school environmental education predominantly concentrates on nature-related aspects. Past research tends to overlook political, economic, and community dimensions, essentially providing an incomplete view of environmental education education. Secondly, little empirical research has compared human perspectives on environmental education with generative AI-based viewpoints. This comparison can contribute to enhancing the holistic view of environmental education by incorporating diverse human perspectives alongside AI-generated responses. This study employs the Q-methodology that can uncover latent viewpoints by analyzing diverse opinions. Moreover, this study attempts to compare the differences and similarities of responses from generative AI chatbots and humans. While some issues receive recognition from both humans and AI, others are acknowledged only by humans. Combining the insights from the Q-methodology and the comparison of human and AI chatbot responses, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of water-related environmental education and perspectives
 
Hazardous Nature of Native Chalk (Calabash chalk)
Get PDFNative Chalk found as white pasty or buff lime stone naturally very close to the stream or at the bank of the river and widely eaten by pregnant women as well as traditional worshipper in making medicine was investigated in this research work .The chalk samples was collected from Atani in Anambra state, Benin in Edo state, Umutu in Delta state and Port-Harcourt in Rivers state, Nigeria West Africa.
Quantitatively, mineral elements such as Iron Calcium, Aluminum, Silicon, Bicarbonate and Sulphate are found to be present in native (Calabash Chalk). Gravimetrically, the samples are found to contain the metal such as lead above the permissive level of the World Health Organization standard for water with lead ranging from 0.01mg/ l to 0.0.40mg/l , while iron is 38mg/l to 76mg/l , calcium and 27mg/l to63.3mg/l minimum and maximum desirable level respectively. The study reveals that the native chalk which occurs naturally in different environment has concentration of lead that is known for its hazardous effect to life is present above desirable level. This implies that Native chalk could be hazardous if constantly eaten
Participatory Epidemiological Assessment of Priority Livestock Diseases, Their Seasonal Occurrence and Impact on Livelihood in Mandera West Sub-County, Mandera County, Kenya
Get PDFParticipatory epidemiology (PE) is a valuable technique for mapping livestock diseases, as it recognizes the indigenous knowledge held by pastoral communities regarding diseases that impact their livelihood and acknowledges the creative capacity of these communities, which can be harnessed to complement scientific disease control and prevention measures. The study aimed to evaluate the priority livestock diseases, their seasonal occurrence, and their impact on the livelihood of communities in Mandera West Sub-County, Mandera County, Kenya. A Cross-sectional study using participatory epidemiological (PE) methods and approaches was conducted with livestock keepers in Mandera west Sub-county from December 2021 to January 2022. Forty group discussions of 10-15 informants involving both men and women were held in 40 randomly selected villages in five administrative wards (Gither, Dandu, Lagsure, Didkuro and Takaba). Data collection tools used in PE study consisted of semi-structured interviews, simple ranking, pair-wise ranking, proportional piling, matrix scoring, disease impact matrix scoring (DIMs) and seasonal calendars. Livestock species were ranked by informants based on economic value to their livelihood.
The order was camel, goats, cattle, sheep, donkey, and poultry. The top five priority livestock diseases were Camel Pox, Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP), Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), and Enterotoxaemia. Disease Impact Matrix Scoring (DIMs) revealed CCPP as having the highest livelihood impact at 35.4%, followed by PPR (32.8%), CBPP (30.6%), and trypanosomiasis (28.1%). Proportional pilling indicated Black Quarter (BQ), Enterotoxaemia, CCPP, and Camel Pox had highest case fatalities (CF) of 69.8%, 55.9%, 45.5%, and 37.2% respectively. Informants identified four main seasons: Bira (January to March, dry season), Gan (April to June, long rain), Atholes (July to September, cold season), and Agay (October to December, short rain). Trypanosomiasis and mange were prevalent during the dry season, while CBPP, PPR, and CCPP were high in the cold season. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Sheep and Goat Pox (SGP) occurred frequently during the long rain, while Camel Pox and Haemorrhagic Septicemia (H.S) tended to occur during the short rain. In conclusion, the PE study identified a strong consensus among key informants in ranking priority livestock diseases, such as Camel Pox, CCPP, PPR, CBPP, and Enterotoxaemia. CCPP, PPR, CBPP, and trypanosomiasis had the most significant impact on community livelihoods. The study underscores the value of community involvement in disease control, utilizing indigenous knowledge