Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Dairy Cow Milk Production Among Small-Scale Farmers in Marakwet East Sub-County, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya

International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10(1), С. 30 - 45

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025

Milk production in developing has remained lower than 20 litres/cow/day developed countries. Subsequently the aim of current study determined influence socio-economic factors on dairy cow milk among small-scale farmers Marakwet East Sub-County, Kenya. Data was collected using a questionnaire from sample 220 through stratified and systematic random sampling. The descriptive results revealed that had mean age 47.1 ± 8.1 years, with family size 5 members, farmer experience 16.8 average annual income 900 250 USD. Majority were male (65.8%), married (90.3%), primary level education (53.1%) involved full-time farming activities (63.3%). multiple linear regression significantly (Adjusted R<sup>2</sup> = 0.791, <I>P</I> < 0.01) influenced at 79.1% where unit increase education, family/household size, farmer’s total positive impact 60.2%, 109.1%, 131.1%, 112.2% respectively production. Strategies to improve should encourage more women youth be proactive local sector.

Язык: Английский

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Severe Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Secondary Psychometric and Nonparametric Analysis of a Retrospective Case Series

Cureus, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025

This secondary analysis builds upon the results of a previous study conducted at Centre Hyperbaric Medicine, Ostrava City Hospital, Czech Republic, from 2019 to 2023. Statistically and clinically significant patient responses hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in children with brain injuries were reported. The current aims replicate extend this original work through analysis. By applying psychometric (reliability validity) non-parametric inferential techniques, research seeks elucidate previously unexplored data dimensions. indicated moderate level internal consistency as measured by Cronbach's alpha for Glasgow coma scale (GCS) across multiple time points (r = 0.719). Due skewed nature data, analyses necessary. outcome (GOS) exhibited strong 0.893) consistency. Regarding concurrent validity, robust positive Spearman's correlations (rs 0.831, p < 0.001, 95% CI (0.615, 0.931)), 0.826, (0.605, 0.929)), 0.645, 0.002, (0.283, 0.846)), 0.598, 0.004, (0.211, 0.823)) found between pre-test post-test HBOT GCS GOS scores, highlighting their congruence. However, no Spearman correlation -0.205, 0.374, (-0.594, 0.262)) emerged differences post-treatment scores. When analyzing gender differences, statistically (Mann-Whitney U 43.5, Wilcoxen W 109.5, 0.426) 45.0, 111.0, 0.512) observed outcomes. Similarly, etiological comparisons traumatic injury (TBI) hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) groups 46.5, 82.5, 0.910), 42.0, 120.0, 0.678) did not yield etiology differences. Finally, repeated measures showed substantial notable improvement (Wilcoxen Signed Rank Test: z -2.956, 0.003, r -0.645) scores following HBOT, indicating confirming treatment's large effect size. Ultimately, different points, while had high Positive supported validity. relationship was changes GOS. There outcomes or TBI HIE groups. considerable after treatment effectiveness.

Язык: Английский

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Status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030: from students’ perspectives

Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10(1)

Опубликована: Март 3, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Statistical Approaches in Medical Social Work: Enhancing Health Surveillance and Evaluating Intervention Outcomes

Greener Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1), С. 6 - 18

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025

Statistical approaches are critical in advancing medical social work, particularly health surveillance, outbreak detection, and evaluating intervention outcomes. This paper focuses on how integrating advanced statistical methods enhances the effectiveness of work by informing evidence-based practices improving public interventions. Using syndromic surveillance space-time scan statistics has revolutionized monitoring disease outbreaks, enabling timely responses targeted interventions to mitigate threats. These methodologies can also foster data-driven decision-making, allowing workers tailor based rigorous evidence a deeper understanding patient needs determinants health. However, challenges remain effectively these tools into practice, including data accessibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, potential for misinterpretation complex findings. Despite barriers, opportunities presented vast. They enhance contribute identifying trends disparities, more equitable healthcare delivery. As background increasingly shifts toward models, must embrace inform their address diverse populations' multifaceted challenges. The successful incorporation is essential outcomes, advocating vulnerable communities, promoting equity.

Язык: Английский

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Identifying challenges for implementing hydrogen energy in sport facilities: A mixed- method study

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 118, С. 500 - 508

Опубликована: Март 21, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Waste Management and Health: Addressing the Processes Behind Hazardous Waste and Pollution

Environmental science and engineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 143 - 171

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Dissemination of misinformation during the dengue outbreak in Bangladesh

The Electronic Library, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2025

Purpose This study aims to investigate the role and perceptions of misinformation on dengue among Bangladeshi citizens during outbreaks. It examines prevalence, sources factors contributing spread acceptance dengue-related misinformation, as well strategies counter misinformation. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted in Bangladesh from October 2023 February 2024 using a convenience sampling method. The questionnaire gathered demographic information, ratings agreement with statements related opinions combat Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests nonparametric Mann–Whitney U Kruskal–Wallis were used for data analysis. Findings findings reveal lower prevalence beliefs about dengue, although belief levels vary based factors, such gender, education level, information literacy. Social media emerged primary source obtaining information. Respondents strongly supported like eradicating false social content, providing straightforward easy-to-understand promoting health Research limitations/implications highlights characteristics shaping offers evidence-based recommendations thereby improving control efforts Bangladesh. Originality/value research provides critical insights into challenges posed by disease outbreaks proposes actionable its dissemination.

Язык: Английский

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Malay translation, adaptation, and validation of the pediatric Khalfa Hyperacusis Questionnaire for children with autism spectrum disorder

Noise and Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 27(125), С. 168 - 178

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Objective: Hyperacusis is characterized by an intolerance to loud sounds, causing discomfort, fear, and facial pain. Its evaluation often includes self-report questionnaires. A recent study in 2023 introduced the pediatric parent-report version of Khalfa Questionnaire (P-HQ) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but no Malay currently exists, creating a barrier non-English-speaking parents Malaysia. This aimed translate, culturally adapt, validate P-HQ into improve understanding hyperacusis among Malay-speaking populations. Materials Methods: The consisted six stages: (1) forward backward translation five independent translators, (2) content validation experts, (3) face validity assessments ( n = 11), (4) assessment internal consistency 54), (5) test–retest reliability 23), (6) concurrent 54) ASD. Participants were purposively recruited from community center located on east coast Results: process was successful, experts confirming high relevance agreement (item-level index 1.0, modified kappa 1.0). One item removed due low impact, resulting 10-item (M-P-HQ). M-P-HQ demonstrated good (Cronbach’s alpha 0.884) moderate excellent reliability, intraclass correlation coefficient ranging 0.62 0.96. strong negative Spearman’s rank r s −0.648) auditory filtering subtest Short Sensory Profile supported M-P-HQ. Conclusion: valid, reliable, appropriate tool assessing

Язык: Английский

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Designing Innovative Evaluation Instruments for Elementary Teacher Professional Education: A Learning Condition Theory Approach

Journal Evaluation in Education (JEE), Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(2), С. 537 - 544

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2025

Purpose of the study: This study aims to develop a valid, reliable, and culturally relevant evaluation instrument for assessing pedagogical competencies teacher candidates in Professional Teacher Education Program (PPG) at elementary school level, based on Condition Learning theory. Methodology: The employed quantitative approach with validation by six experts field testing involving 100 candidates. Data analysis included Cronbach's Alpha reliability measurement. design adhered principles, integrating cultural relevance evaluation. Main Findings: Validation scores ranged from 4.3 5.0 across aspects, score 0.72 (Cronbach's Alpha). Evaluation results showed mean 85.05 cognitive, 80.07 affective, 81.14 psychomotor competencies, indicating strong preparedness among Novelty/Originality this integrates principles elements, creating comprehensive that reflects Indonesia's educational context. It provides significant tool improving assessments aligns local values national education standards. research has an impact creation more effective instruments, so it can improve quality professional teachers through application learning conditions

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of Service Quality on University Students’ Satisfaction with Islamic Banks

GATR Journal of Management and Marketing Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10(1), С. 35 - 54

Опубликована: Март 30, 2025

Objective - The primary objective of the paper is to examine impact CARTER model dimensions (Compliance, Assurance, Reliability, Tangibility, Empathy, and Responsiveness) on university students' satisfaction with Islamic banks. study aims identify that are most influential in enhancing service quality within this specific demographic. Methodology/Technique research employs a quantitative approach, utilizing data collected through survey 150 respondents aged 18 27 from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. various statistical analyses using SPSS, including descriptive analysis, factor reliability multiple regression assess relationships between customer satisfaction. Findings – findings reveal empathy assurance significant factors influencing among students relation Conversely, compliance, reliability, tangibility, responsiveness were found have an insignificant relationship suggests banks should prioritize effective communication personalized services enhance banking experience for students. Additionally, it highlights importance integrating financial literacy programs universities better equip their interactions services. Novelty novelty lies its application specifically banking, focus as underexplored By collecting empirical at Malaysia, offers unique insights into which quality, assurance, significantly influence student provides practical recommendations delivery role promoting literacy, thereby contributing broader discussion improving sector. Type Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: M30, M31 Keywords: Service Quality; Customer Satisfaction; Model; Banking; University Students Reference be made follows: Nooh, M.N; Nazri, F.N. (2025). Impact Quality Students’ Satisfaction towards Banks, J. Mgt. Mkt. Review, 10(1), 35 54. https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2025.10.1(3)

Язык: Английский

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