High Beta Values Research Articles

Antecedents and consequences of South African female athletes' trust in the coach.

The purpose of this study was to investigate female South African school athletes' trust in their coaches in relation to their perceptions of the coaches' justice, benevolence, integrity, competence, commitment to coach, willingness to cooperate, and performance. A quantitative cross-sectional research design was used in this study. The results showed that there was a large correlation between trust in the coach and the following factors: perceived justice (r = .504, p < .01), perceived integrity (r = .511, p < .01), and perceived competence (r = .534, p < .01). Furthermore, multiple regression analysis results revealed that perceived justice was the only significant predictor of trust in the coach as it had a higher beta value (β = .17, p < .05) than the other variables. This study shows that coaches should demonstrate fairness in their decision-making by providing players with incentives, opportunities to play, friendly relationships, and places of preference.

An extended theory of planned behavior approach for assessing factors affecting street food consumption in the Philippines

Changes in behavioral aspect in food consumption prevailed in recent times, especially the rise of street food popularity in different countries. With scarce literature available, research on consumption and behavioral intentions in street foods was evident. This study considered an extended theory of planned behavior framework for the holistic assessment of consumption intention of street foods. With 1601 valid responses collected in the Philippines, structural equation modelling was applied for the causal relationship analysis of factors influencing consumption intention of street foods in the Philippines. Results indicated that perceived food quality and utilitarian eating values presented as contributing factor affecting attitude, while utilitarian eating values affected consumption intention with higher beta value over hedonic eating values and consumer behavioral domains. Following which was perceived monetary aspects, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control, and consumer attitude. Meanwhile, hedonic eating value negatively associated with consumption intention, but positive on consumers’ attitude. Managerial implications, practical suggestions, and thorough discussion were presented for other researchers to build on the findings which can be extended into other aspects related to local to foreign food and beverage advertisement, selling, and advancement. Furthermore, the results and framework utilized in this study can be further extended and applied to other aspects of consumer behavior in relation to other food industries.

An Examination Of Traditional Craft As A Component Of Tsangaya System Of Education In North Central Zone Nigeria

An examination of traditional craft as component of tsangaya system of education in north central zone Nigeria. A survey research approach and a Multi-Stage Cluster Sampling procedure. Data was gathered from 297 respondents drawn from tsangaya schools from 3 selected states in north-central Nigeria, kwara, Nasarawa and Niger State. The collection of data was using a questionnaire that was structured and well-validated. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for the data analysis. The outcome revealed the overall mean score of 3.93 for the ten skills needed as agreed by the respondents. The overall mean score of 3.71 of the five attitudinal items as agreed. The overall mean score of 4.05 of the four awareness statements listed as agreed. The cluster mean score of 3.46 shows serious challenges towards Traditional Craft Skills. The findings show that awareness has the highest Beta value (B=0.729, P&lt;0.05). The findings supported the formulated hypothesis, therefore, we reject H0. Followed by attitude with (B=0.400, P&lt;0.05) the findings also supported the hypothesis, therefore, we reject H0. The challenges had the lowest Beta value of (B=0.022, P&lt;0.05) and also have a significant impact on the traditional craft skills. The findings equally supported the formulated hypothesis, therefore, we reject H0. In conclusion, attitude and awareness had a serious impact on entrepreneurship skills acquisition program. Hence, Adj.R2 of 98.6% as shown on Table 5 is an indication of another 1.4% unexplained factors that are not considered in this study. Therefore, its recommended that Governments at all levels (Federal, State and Local governments) should come up with more effective means of supporting the traditional craft in Tsangaya School’s system in north central Nigeria

Practices and determinants of urban land governance in Sheger City, Ethiopia

While there have been numerous global discussions on urban land governance, a lot remains to be done and serious urban land related obstacles remain to be overcome. This article identifies the most important governance principles for improving land governance for urban development and growth. The governance principles assessed in this study include participation, responsiveness, efficiency, openness, rule of law, rule of ethics, completeness, innovation, sustainability, sound financial management, sound human rights and accountability. Source of primary data is 458 respondents selected using a multi-stage cluster sampling method from the six sub cities and secondary data was collected from policy documents and regional government reports. The governance level is measured by using seven point likert scale and the results reveal that the status of land governance in Sheger City is lower (3.445) than the average level which is 3.5 (50%). Out of the twelve independent variables, the mean score of only four, meaning innovation and openness to change (3.74), openness and transparency (3.68), competence and capacity (3.51), and rule of law (3.52), is more than 50%. The remaining eight variables are below the average, indicating poor land governance in Sheger City. Regarding the determinants, 76.21% of the variation in land governance in Sheger city is explained by the model applied. The highest beta value is registered for responsiveness, and the next highest is for innovation and openness to change. These findings have important implications for policymakers and urban planners in Ethiopia, highlighting the need for continued efforts to improve urban good governance and land management practices to ensure sustainable and equitable urban development.

Refueling of field-reversed configuration core via axial plasmoids injection

This study successfully developed a refueling technique for a field-reversed configuration (FRC) via axial plasmoid injection and demonstrated it on the FAT-CM device at Nihon University. The target FRC is generated using the collisional-merging formation technique combined with conical theta-pinch formation. Plasmoids with an FRC-like configuration are coaxially injected from both ends of the FAT-CM device toward the preexisting target FRC. Postinjection, the system achieves equilibrium, resulting in increases by factors of 1.8 and 2.4 in the total inventory and plasma energy, respectively, compared to cases without injection. This method effectively accomplishes FRC refueling while preserving the intrinsic characteristics of a simply connected, axisymmetric configuration and a high beta value approaching unity. Therefore, this approach offers potential for repetitive refueling in the reactor stage having a FRC plasma core. Experimental outcomes are compared with magnetohydrodynamic simulation results. In the collisional merging process, the characteristics of the pre-collision plasmoids, such as the strong toroidal rotation and coherent FRC-like magnetic field structures of the FRC, are not preserved. Experimental environments have been constructed to investigate such unique properties of the resulting FRCs.

The relationship between leisure activities and mental health disorders among higher education students in Malaysia

This study investigates the association between leisure activities (recreation, sports, social contact, artistic, cultural, religious, and rest) and mental health disorders among Malaysian university students. There were 332 respondents enrolled in the public and private universities, polytechnics and other higher academic institutions in Malaysia were surveyed using a quantitative questionnaire. The study performed multiple regression and correlation analyses on the data using the statistical package for social science (SPSS). The findings indicated that six out of seven categories of leisure activities were significantly linked to mental health issues. The six types of leisure time activities were recreation, sports, social interaction, cultural, religious, and rest. Cultural activities have the highest impact on mental health, with the highest beta value. The universities and polytechnics should consider launching several types of leisure activities and tailor specific activities that may reduce mental health issues.

Building Healthcare Brand: Role of service, image, and trust

Objective: Healthcare branding is a recent concept, and its theoretical modeling is still somewhat inadequate. This paper examines how perceived service quality affects healthcare brand performance, brand image, and behavioral intention. Methods: The present study uses survey responses from 678 patients who have taken treatment in multi-specialty medical institutes. Standard scales were used from the literature to measure the variables used. The conceptual model was validated using structural equation modeling using AMOS. SPSS was used to determine the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. Results: The theoretical model has a relatively high and significant coefficient path for each of the hypotheses. The R2 value for satisfaction was 0.70 or 70 percent. The R2 value for the trust was 0.78. For Brand performance, Brand image and behavioral intentions were 81, 82.5, and 74%, respectively. Overall, the scores suggest an acceptable level of measure score and predictive ability of the relevant constructs. The results disclose the dimensions of service quality in the circumstances of healthcare. The patients place relatively more importance on healthcare service quality than any other attributes of healthcare institutions. Service quality has a high beta value of 0.98 and p p-value of 0.000. Conclusion: The study makes an innovative theoretical contribution by establishing a relationship between experience-centric healthcare brand performance and brand image. Patient satisfaction and trust were demonstrated to mediate the relationship between perceived service quality, brand performance, brand image, and behavioral intention in a healthcare context. The study established the novel finding that trust and satisfaction play a significant role in service quality, brand performance, and brand image of healthcare institutions. This study also shows that brand performance has a positive and significant direct effect on brand performance. This shows the dependency of brand image on brand performance in the healthcare institution context.

Effects of corporate governance on organizational effectiveness in some selected deposit money banks in makurdi metropolis, Nigeria

The effectiveness of a few Makurdi Metropolis deposit money banks was examined in this study in relation to corporate governance. Finding out how board size influences the organizational effectiveness of a few particular deposit banks in Makurdi was one of the study's main objectives. The study focused on the five hundred and fifty (550) workers of a few carefully chosen deposit money institutions. 220 persons made up the sample size, which was determined using the Taro Yamane formula. First-hand information was used in the study. A questionnaire was the main instrument used to collect data. The statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS 21) were employed to evaluate the developed hypotheses, and regression and correlation analysis were the techniques used to analyze the data. The unprocessed data from the original source was displayed using tables and simple percentages. The study found that deposit money banks with beta coefficients of .247.197 perform significantly better when they have a diverse, large, and independent board, as well as when director compensation is high, 022 and 205. As per the beta coefficient, the board size had the highest beta values, measuring .247. In conclusion, the study discovered that certain deposit money institutions in Makurdi metropolis benefited from board diversity, board size, and director remuneration.

A Study on the Enhancement of English Proficiency of Contemporary College Students by Intercultural Communication in the Background of the Internet

Abstract The process of English learning is closely related to the process of intercultural communication. This paper addresses the problem of quantifying the intercultural communication ability of college students, designs the dimensions of intercultural competence, establishes the factor indicators of intercultural competence, and constructs a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method for the assessment of intercultural competence. A regression model is created to investigate the correlation between achievement and English proficiency. The nonparametric model of principal component analysis is used to optimize the problem of the stratification effect of general local linear regression, and the principal component-based local linear regression method (PC-LLR) is proposed. The second-year undergraduate students of different majors in X university were selected as the research subjects, and an overall assessment of intercultural communication competence was made to explore the differences among different student groups. Based on the correlation analysis between intercultural competence and English proficiency, PC-LLR regression analysis was launched. The Beta value interval of the regression was [0.0535, 5.0292], all of which were positive, and the four variables of knowledge, attitude, skill, and awareness had a positive predictive effect on the dependent variable. Intercultural knowledge has a relatively high Beta value, which makes it a strong predictor of English proficiency.

Effects of Work-Life Balance on Organisational Performance: A Study of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Makurdi Metropolis, Nigeria

This study looked at a few deposit money institutions in the Makurdi Metropolis to see how work-life balance affected organizational performance. The study aimed to accomplish the following goals: to ascertain how work-life balance affects the organizational performance of a few selected deposit banks in Makurdi. The study concentrated on the employees of a few selected deposit money institutions in the 606-person Makurdi metropolis. The Taro Yamane formula was used to calculate the sample size, which resulted in a sample size of 252 people. The study used first-hand information. The major data collection tool was a questionnaire. Regression and correlation analysis were the methods utilized to analyze the data, and the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS 21) was used to assess the hypotheses that were developed. Tables and straightforward percentages were used to portray the raw data that was taken from the primary source. According to the study, certain deposit money banks in the Makurdi metropolis perform significantly better when they have flexible working arrangements, wellness programs, family responsibilities, and work-life conflicts, all of which have beta coefficients of 0.203, 0.468, 0.269, and 0.293, respectively. According to the beta coefficient, wellness programs had the highest beta values, with a beta value of 0.468. In summary, the study found that work-life balance issues, family responsibilities, and flexible work schedules all benefited certain deposit money institutions in the Makurdi metropolis. The study’s ultimate finding is that effective wellness initiatives offered by banks are essential for raising staff productivity and organizational effectiveness.

Decoding the IRX–β dust attenuation relation in star-forming galaxies at intermediate redshift

Aims. We aim to understand what drives the IRX–β dust attenuation relation at intermediate redshifts (0.5 &lt; z &lt; 0.8) in star-forming galaxies. We investigate the role of various galaxy properties in shaping this observed relation. Methods. We used robust [O II]λ3727, [O III]λλ4959,5007, and Hβ line detections of our statistical sample of 1049 galaxies to estimate the gas-phase metallicities. We derived key physical properties that are necessary to study galaxy evolution, such as the stellar masses and the star formation rates, using the spectral energy distribution fitting tool CIGALE. Equivalently, we studied the effect of galaxy morphology (mainly the Sérsic index n and galaxy inclination) on the observed IRX–β scatter. We also investigated the role of the environment in shaping dust attenuation in our sample. Results. We find a strong correlation with respect to the IRX–β relation on the gas-phase metallicity in our sample, as well as a strong correlation with galaxy compactness characterized by the Sérsic indexes. With higher metallicities, galaxies move along the track of the IRX–β relation towards higher IRX. Correlations are also seen with the stellar masses, specific star formation rates, and the stellar ages of our sources. Metallicity is strongly correlated with the IRX–β scatter, which also results from the presence of older stars and higher masses at higher beta values. Galaxies with higher metallicities show higher IRX and beta values. The correlation with specific dust mass strongly shifts the galaxies away from the IRX–β relation towards lower β values. We find that more compact galaxies go through a greater amount of attenuation than less compact galaxies. There is a subtle variation in the dust attenuation scatter between edge-on and face-on galaxies, but the difference is not statistically significant. Galaxy environments do not significantly affect dust attenuation in our sample of star-forming galaxies at intermediate redshift.

Tax Registration and Tax Revenue Generation in Nigeria: Account of Allingham and Sandmo Theory

This research examines the effect of tax registration of micro, small medium enterprises, corporates and individuals on tax revenue generation in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive and historical research design; secondary data for nineteen years (2003 - 2022) were collected from various issues of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin and annual reports. Tax revenue generation as a dependent variable was measured with actual annual total tax revenue. The data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis to establish the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. Durbin Watson test carried out and multicollinearity test using the VIF factor. All the variables have positive influence on actual annual total tax revenue in Nigeria (AATR). The beta values provide a measure of contribution of each variable. Higher beta value indicate greater influence of independent variable on the dependent variable. According to that, number of Corporate Registered Tax Payers (CRTP) (?=.391))has higher influence on actual annual total tax revenue in Nigeria (AATR) which is followed by number of Enterprise Registered Tax Payers (ERTP) (?=.323), and number of Individual Registered Tax Payers (IRTP). (?=.187) From the study, we examined that, tax registration proxied by number of registered corporate, enterprise and individual taxpayers are significant to tax revenue generation in Nigeria. The results are useful for both tax authorities and taxpayers in order to resolve the problems associated with tax compliance and also to boost tax revenue generation in Nigeria.

Comparing the Effects of the Nasdaq and Hang Seng on the Stock Performance of New Oriental

By the end of 2021, New Oriental declared that it would discontinue offering K-9 curricu-lum tutoring available at all its learning centers nationally. It will refocus its efforts and al-locate its resources to academic marketing strategies unrelated to K9 subject education. The goal of this article's research is to evaluate, using regression and CAPM models, the effects of the Nasdaq and Hang Seng on the returns on New Oriental stock. To determine their beta values and intercept terms, regression analysis of New Oriental stock returns, Nasdaq index returns, and Hang Seng index returns were performed. The CAPM model, which mainly investigates the correlation between projected returns and risky assets in the stock market, acts as the asset pricing model. Beta is a crucial variable. The beta coeffi-cient is a risk indicator that measures how volatile an individual stock or stock fund's price is in comparison to the overall stock market. The result is Nasdaq has a higher risk-free rate of interest and lower Beta value. Hang Seng has a lower risk-free rate of interest and higher Beta value.

A complementary approach to measure construct validity of WHO QOL BREF in Indian multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients through psychometric property and factor analysis

Background: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) affects the physical, psychosocial and inter-relationship structure and thus quality of life (QoL) of an individual. WHO QOL BREF is presumed to capture the QoL construct. This study investigates the diagnostic accuracy and construct of WHO QOL BREF from a psychometric perspective and complements and converges findings through classical test theory. Methods: The instrument validity study was conducted in a district of Central India amongst the microbiologically confirmed MDR TB cohort of year 2017 (n=98). We calculated global and domain-specific Cronbach alpha and Inter-domain Pearson correlations. The dichotomized items were fitted through Rasch model for item endorsement, response pattern and for variation inconsistencies. Item Characteristic Curves and person item maps were also plotted. We performed DIF (Differential Item Functioning) to check the effect of subgroups on underlying traits. This was complimented with an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) using oblique ProMax rotation. The optimum number of factors were identified by Scree plot and parallel analysis approach and the emerging factor structure was compared with the result obtained through the Rasch model. Results: The global Cronbach’s alpha was 0.94 (95% CI 0.92-0.96). Social relationship domain had poor correlations with all three domains (r=0.42, r=0.41 r=0.58), higher beta values and less discrimination. DIF showed a differential response by gender. There was a visual clustering and a non-uniform distribution of items across the perceived QoL. A 3-factor model emerged through EFA and was reframed on the notion of self-concept. Items related to pain, medical aid had significant misfit and weak factor loading while items of sexual activity and social support had relatively poor performance in Infit, Wald, DIF on factor loading parameters. Conclusions: The study indicates the possible deviation of scale from theorized dimensional construct in Indian MDR TB context more with the items of the social relationship domain.

Evaluation of radioactive properties and microfaunal evidence in the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles straits and Golden Horn sediments

The aim of this study is to investigate radioactive pollutants from pollution loads transported from the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea by the Turkish Straits System and their effects on microfauna (benthic foraminifer and ostracod) assemblages. In the study, the effects of gross alpha and beta activity on the species number, species diversity, dominant species and species richness of benthic foraminiferal and ostracod assemblages were investigated in 16 bottom sediments taken from different depths in the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits. In the studied sediment samples examined 61 genera and 64 species of benthic foraminifera, 23 genera and 26 species of ostracoda were identified. In addition two migratory foraminifera species were observed as Spiroloculina antillarum of Atlantic-Pacific origin and Peneroplis pertusus of Indo-Pacific origin. A relationship between the abundance of microfauna and high gross alpha and beta values was found in the Dardanelles samples, but not in the Bosphorus and Golden Horn samples. In this study, the highest radioactivity value was observed in the deepest bottom sediment samples. Consequently, the gross alpha and beta values were seen to be close to each other in the Dardanelles Strait and Golden Horn samples, and they had a broad-spectrum in the Bosphorus samples.

Impact of Leadership &amp; Motivational Skills, Teamwork &amp; Problem-Solving Skills, and Communication Skills on Graduate Employability: Evidence from Universities of Sindh, Pakistan

The current study aims to examine the role of three important skills, such as Leadership and Motivation Skills, Teamwork and Problem-Solving Skills, and Communication Skills, in graduates' employability in the service sector of Sindh, Pakistan. A survey approach was adopted, and a questionnaire was distributed among the service sector employees of Sindh, Pakistan, among those who are part of the hiring process in their respective firms. In order to test the hypothesis, Smart PLS (version 3) is used, and structural equation modeling (SEM) is tested. The findings of this study revealed that all three skills included in this study were found to have positive and significant impacts, such as Leadership and Motivations Skills, Teamwork and Problem-Solving Skills, and Communication Skills, on graduate employability in the service sector in Sindh, Pakistan. However, Communication Skills were considered with a higher beta value as compared to other skills may be due to customer dealing in the service sector. This study directed to the top management of Sindh's Universities that these skills should be developed among their graduates within the classroom and by designing additional curricular activities on the campus. Additionally, the findings of this study confirmed the existing literature review that these skills are important and cannot be ignored, especially in Universities.

Abstract NG06: Investigating biological mediators of social and environmental risk factors on cancer health disparities

Abstract NG06: Investigating biological mediators of social and environmental risk factors on cancer health disparities

Factors Associated With Resilience Among People With Spinal Cord Injury in the Community Setting

Objectives: The present cross-sectional study was done to acknowledge the level of resilience, its association with quality of life (QoL), community integration, and demographic/injury-related variables, and identify the determinants that affect resilience among spinal cord injury individuals living in the community. Methods: The data were collected from 108 participants using the convenience sampling method. A demographic/injury-related questionnaire was used to identify the characteristics of the participants. The CD-RISC10, World Health Organization quality of life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and community integration questionnaire-revised (CIQ-R) were used to measure resilience, QoL, and community integration. Association between resilience and independent variables was examined through Pearson’s correlation and Point-Biserial correlation, whereas, univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were applied to identify the influence of the demographic/injury-related factors that contribute to resilience, and independent t-test and ANOVA were employed to identify the determinants that affect resilience. Results: Almost 78% of participants had a moderate-to-high level of resilience. In multivariate analysis, gender, marital status, and profession were found to be statistically significant. Among these predictors, employment had a higher beta value (β=0.684, P=0.026), which signifies its importance in evaluating resilience. Significant associations were established between resilience, QoL domains, community integration, and demographic variables, which included marital status, duration since the injury, and frequency of going out. Discussion: The present research brings attention to the significance of using appropriate interventions, such as vocational rehabilitation support as well as awareness about the injury to help strengthen resilience and reintegration amongst SCI individuals into their communities. A further longitudinal study is recommended to determine predictive factors of the dynamic nature of resilience over time.

Consumer Insight During Covid-19: Understanding the Influence of Price Saving Benefits, Time Saving Benefits, and Food Safety Risk Perception To Consumer Intention On Online Food Delivery

Abstract. Technology has a significant impact on human existence, particularly in the phenomenon of online food delivery services. Every year, this makes online food shopping more appealing to the public. The study's goal is to compare consumers' willingness to use online meal delivery services during the Covid-19 pandemic to the new normal. The research methodology employed in the study was multivariate Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Price savings benefits, time savings benefits, and food safety risk perceptions are all considered crucial and relevant in influencing customer intentions. The relevant data was acquired from online meal delivery customers by 299 data during the survey stage. A Google form was used to conduct the survey online. The Partial Least Square SEM approach will be utilized for the data analysis calculation stage. The findings of this investigation reveal three established hypothetical links. Data analysis revealed that Food Safety Risk Perception has a negative and significant impact on customer intentions. Customers' intentions are positively influenced by the Price Saving Benefit and the Time Saving Benefit is revealed to be the highest beta value. This study also discusses theoretical and practical contributions. Keywords: Online food delivery, price saving benefits, time saving benefits, food safety risk perceptions, consumer intention

Effect of Performance Appraisal on Employees Productivity in Zenith Bank Abuja Nigeria

This study examined how a performance auditor affected employee productivity at Zenith Bank in Abuja, Nigeria. The target population of the study was the eighty-eight (88) employees of Zenith Bank in Abuja. The research used a census survey. The study used first-hand information. The main data collection instrument was a questionnaire. Regression and correlation analyses were used to analyze the data, and the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS 21) were used to evaluate the developed hypotheses. Tables and simple percentages were used to present the raw data extracted from the primary source. According to the study, employee training has a large and positive impact on employee productivity, while performance comments and performance awards had no impact on the dependent variables. According to the beta coefficient, the performance feedback had the highest beta value with a value of 0.698. In summary, the study concludes that performance bonuses have a positive impact on the productivity of Zenith Banks in Abuja. The study also concludes that good performance rewards at Zenith Bank are critical to increasing employee productivity and organizational success. The finding of the study was that employee training significantly influences employee productivity at Zenith Bank Plc. in Abuja.