Nonparametric Statistical Analysis Of Data Research Articles

Correlation of Employee Performance System Implementation with Budget Performance at Local Government Work Unit in Banda Aceh City Government

This study aims to examine the correlation between the implementation of the employee e-performance system and budget performance at Local Government Work Unit (SKPD) in Banda Aceh City Government. The population in this study were 43 SKPD in the Banda Aceh City Government that used the employee e-performance system. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling or census, the samples and data sources were obtained from SKPD using the e-performance system so that the total sample was 43 SKPD in the Banda Aceh City Government. The non-parametric statistical data analysis method in this study is the Spearman Rank correlation method which is processed with the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) program. The results showed that the implementation of the employee e-performance system had a positive relationship with budget performance.

The Effects of Using Spin Wheel Media on Counting Ability of Tunagrahita Students

This study aims to determine the effect of spin wheel media on the counting ability of tunagrahita students in class IV at SLB Negeri 2 Yogyakarta. This study used the one-group pre-test-post-test research method. Data collection in this study used written tests, and data analysis methods used non-parametric statistical data analysis techniques with the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test (Wilxocon marked rank test) with the help of SPSS version 20. The results of Z value = -2.236 with Asymp Sig were obtained from the analysis results obtained in this study. (2-tailed) 0.025, which is below 0.05. From these results, it can be interpreted that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted at an initial significance of 5%. Therefore, the hypothesis in this study, "There is an effect of using rotating wheels on the numeracy skills of tunagrahita students in class IV at SLB Negeri 2 Yogyakarta" can be accepted as true. So, this study can be concluded that there is an effect of using spin wheel media on the counting ability of grade IV tunagrahita students at SLB Negeri 2 Yogyakarta.

One more step in the study of children's daily stress: The spillover effect as the transfer of tension in family and school environments.

The spillover effect is the psychological overflow due to daily stress in one context and the transfer of its consequences to another close environment. The aim is to explore the spillover effect in conflicts within the family, on the one hand, and school with peers on the other hand, as an inferred measure of daily stress according to the literature. The study consisted of a sample of 208 6-year-old students and their families. A methodology based on daily report records was used, by means of two ad hoc checklists with simultaneous measurements, for 2 consecutive weeks and 3 academic years, for both family and school contexts. A repeated measures design, together with a nonparametric statistical data analysis with Friedman's test and contrast measures, was used. Daily stress shows significant differences in the family setting throughout the week (χ 2 = 32.44; p = 0.000) and at different times of the day (χ 2 = 29.65; p = 0.000). In the school setting, differences were found across the different days of the week (χ 2 = 36.96; p = 0.000). Spillover effect has been discovered between conflicts at home in the evening and conflicts at school. At the same time, conflicts at school are related to conflicts at home from Wednesday onward. The results suggest further research on daily stress through the interrelation of the different contexts, as well as the impact that moments of conflict may have on the psychological and emotional development of the child.

Karakteristik Saus Jeroan Cumi-Cumi dengan Penambahan Karagenan Sebagai Stabilizer

Utilization of squid (Loligo sp) viscera waste with high levels of production and consumption of squid in the community. This study aims to determine the characteristics of squid (Loligo sp) viscera sauce with the addition of carrageenan as a stabilizer. This study used a randomized block design for parametric statistical data analysis and Kruskal-wallis method for non-parametric statistical data analysis. In this experiment, there were 4 treatments with 3 replications. The parameters used consisted of chemical parameters (moisture content, ash content, protein content, and carbohydrate content), physical analysis (viscosity and total dissolved solids) and sensory analysis (appearance, aroma, taste and consistency). The results showed that the squid viscera sauce with the addition of carrageenan had a significant effect on moisture content, ash content, protein content, carbohydrate content, viscosity and total dissolved solids. The sensory analysis results showed that the treatment had a significant effect on the appearance and consistency values, but had no significant effect on smell and taste values of the resulting squid viscera sauce.

Occupational Safety and Health, Job Satisfaction, Employee Performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Companies are currently facing challenges to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Environmental situation that directly has a major influence on changes in company policies and strategies, in order to survive in difficult and uncertain times. Companies that are unable to adapt to changing environmental conditions will face quite tough challenges, including companies engaged in manufacturing. Employee performance is an important element in which quality is maintained at this time in order to continue producing products to meet market needs. This study will analyze how much influence the variables of occupational safety and health and job satisfaction will affect the quality of employee performance. The method used is a survey method with a causal approach. The results of filling out the questionnaire in the form of items of research instruments in the form of statements distributed to employees will be processed using Smart PLS. By using this program, it can be seen the effect of each indicator of occupational safety and health and job satisfaction on performance. The data analysis technique used is descriptive multivariate, non-parametric statistical data analysis, inferential statistical data analysis, and the scale used is the Likert scale. The results of research show that the exogenous latent variable occupational safety and health, and job satisfaction have a significant direct effect on the endogenous variable performance of 15.4%.

Can the financial performance of the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise production sector in Medan be a signal in the use of a leanness strategy?

Background: Business actors need to take strategic steps to maintain and improve business performance. Studying and deepening the strategies used by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to maintain their performance conditions are needed as a barometer of crisis resistance in the macroeconomic sector, especially those used by MSMEs in Medan, Indonesia. Thus, this research provides a real picture in the field of variables and indicators that affect the business strategy of MSMEs through the perspective of a lean approach. Methods: The population in this region was 466 business actors of MSMEs in Medan. A random stratified sampling strategy is used, and 169 businesses in the MSMEs production sector were obtained as samples, which has exceeded the standard achievement of 80 percent in detecting an R2 value of at least 0.10 (with a 5 percent probability of error). The research variables used consisted of one endogenous variable (use of a lean strategy), two exogenous variables (external lean practice and internal lean practice), and one mediating variable (financial performance). Seven hypotheses (inner models) were tested using structural equation modelling–partial least squares, nonparametric statistical data analysis techniques with mediation effects, assisted by Smart PLS 3.0. Results: Based on the path coefficient, internal lean practice predominantly influences the financial performance of MSMEs in Medan compared to external lean practice. Internal lean practice is the primary signal for identifying the degree of lean strategy practice in the MSMEs production sector in Medan city. Conclusion: These findings can be a map for practitioners, academics, and the government to improve the financial performance of MSMEs and assist them in their business strategies through internal business practices. Moreover, this study's impact can lead to an understanding of business strategies in operations that directly or indirectly affect the environment toward global warming and various environmental problems.

Group Counseling with Behavioral Contract Technique: Is It Effective to Reduce Academic Procrastination Among Junior High School Students?

This study aims at knowing the effectiveness of group counseling with the behavioral contract technique to reduce academic procrastination among junior high school students. This study was a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group in Ma'arif 9 Way Jepara Junior High School, East Lampung, Lampung Province. It involved 14 students who were determined through the purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique used an academic procrastination scale. The validity of the scale was assessed with content validity of expert judgment. The reliability test result of the academic procrastination scale with the Alpha Cronbach formula was 0.854. This study employed the non-parametric statistical data analysis techniques of the Wilcoxon and the Mann-Whitney test. The results showed that the group counseling with the behavioral contract technique was effective to reduce academic procrastination among the VIII grade students as evidenced with the value of Z = -3.134, p-value = 0.002 (p <0.05).

ANALISIS PREDIKSI KEBANGKRUTAN (FINANCIAL DISTRESS) DENGAN PERBANDINGAN MODEL ALTMAN, ZMIJEWSKI DAN GROVER

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The purpose of this study is to analyze bankruptcy predictions (Financial Distress) with a Comparison of the Altman Model (Z-Score), Zmijewski (X-Score) and Grover (G-Score) (Empirical Study in Manufacturing Companies in the Basic Industrial and Chemical Sector Sectors registered in IDX 2015-2018). This study uses non-parametric statistical data analysis with Kruskal Wallis different test. The research sample is 37 companies manufacturing basic and chemical industrial sectors which are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2015-2018 period. The data used in this study are secondary data derived from the company's financial statements. The research sample was selected by purposive sampling technique with predetermined criteria. Hypothesis test results show&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;ed&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; there are differences in predictions between the Altman model (Z-Score), Zmijewski (X-Score) and Grover (G-Score) in predicting bankruptcy (financial distress) of manufacturing companies in the basic and chemical industry sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2015-2018. The Grover (G-Score) model is the most accurate prediction model with an accuracy level of 85.14%. While the Altman model (Z-Score) has an accuracy rate of 77.70% and the Zmijewski model (X-Score) of 79.73%.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Keywords:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; Financial Distress, Altman Model, Zmijewski Model and Grover Model.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Relationship between Academicians’ Organizational Identification Levels and Cynicism Attitudes in Sports Sciences

&lt;p style="text-align:justify"&gt;This study aims to analyze whether academics’ organizational cynicism attitudes and levels of organizational identification in the field of sports sciences differ based on certain variables and determine if any relationship exists between these two variables. “Organizational Cynicism Scale” and “Academics’ Organizational Cynicism Scale” were applied to 106 academics as a data collection tool. Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis test were used for nonparametric statistical data analysis. Bonferroni correction was taken into account in order to identify different groups. Spearman order correlation coefficient was calculated in order to identify the correlations among variables. The findings suggest that academics’ organizational cynicism and identification sub-dimensions did not display significant differences in terms of gender, marital status and academic title. However, significant differences were found among some sub-dimensions in terms of sufficiency of institution’s physical facilities, the status of place where the institution is located and financial aid from the institution. Additionally, negative and moderately significant correlations were found between all sub-dimensions of organization cynicism attitude and cognitive/behavioral/affective organizational identification sub-dimensions. It is considered that the present study will make important contributions to educational psychology thanks to its findings.&lt;/p&gt;

Pedagogų mokėjimo mokytis kompetencija andragoginės sąveikos ir besimokančiųjų tipų aspektu

In modern society, educators are required to respond to the most important issues of education change as well as interests of society and personality. In other words, teachers need to learn constantly, update their knowledge and acquire new skills. Thus, the teacher’s learning to learn competence, which is a topical issue today, was chosen as the object of the analysis in this study. A quantitative study was conducted in 2016 within the institutions of general, pre-school and pre-primary education in Vilkaviškis district, with 300 educators, and was aimed to answer the questions about how educators are dependent on their teachers (andragogues) and how teachers evaluate the components of learning to learn competence. Non-parametric statistical data analysis has not confirmed the hypothesis that educators are moderately dependent on andragogues in the learning process (the vast majority of them are independent) and partly confirmed the hypothesis about the expression of components of learning to learn competence: the most expressed component was the perception of learning significance, the least – component of learning goals. The other components of teachers’ competence in learning to learn are as follows: the higher is the teacher’s qualification, the more emphasis is placed on learning; when setting learning goals, educators are not in favor of pressure, but they are hesitant about incentives; it is important for educators to know that the knowledge will be needed – then they learn; teachers of different subjects set uneven learning goals; the vast majority of respondents see self-assessment of the learning as an intensive reflection of the learning process; respondents pay great attention to the component of metacognitive analysis: almost all them question their knowledge and look for coherence.

Eye muscle surgery for infantile nystagmus syndrome in the first two years of life

To report visual and elctrophysioloigcal effects of eye muscle surgery in young patients with infantile nystagmus syndrome (INS). Prospective, interventional case cohort of 19 patients aged under 24 months who were operated on for combinations of strabismus, an anomalous head posture, and nystagmus. All patients were followed at least nine months. Outcome measures, part of an institutionally approved study, included Teller acuity, head position, strabismic deviation, and eye movement recordings, from which waveform types and a nystagmus optimal foveation fraction (NOFF). Computerized parametric and nonparametric statistical analysis of data were perfomed using standard software on both individual and group data. Age averaged 17.7 months (13.1-month follow-up). Thirteen (68%) patients had associated optic nerve or retinal disease. 42% had amblyopia, 68% had refractive errors. Group means in binocular Teller acuity (P < 0.05), strabismic deviation (P < 0.05), head posture (P < 0.001), and the NOFF measures (P < 0.01) from eye movement recordings improved in all patients. There was a change in null zone waveforms to more favorable jerk types. There were no reoperations or surgical complications. Surgery on the extraocular muscles in patients aged less than two years with INS results in improvements in multiple aspects of ocular motor and visual function.

Peritoneal Fluid Cytokines and the Differential Diagnosis of Benign and Malignant Ovarian Tumors and Residual/Recurrent Disease Examination

This study aimed to assess the potential value of peritoneal fluid cytokine examination for the differential diagnosis of ovarian tumors and for evaluating residual or recurrent disease after treatment. The cytokines that are commonly elevated in ovarian cancer, VEGF, IL-6, bFGF, IL-8 and M-CSF, and a reference ovarian tumor marker, CA 125, were measured in peritoneal fluids of 53 previously untreated patients with epithelial ovarian cancer, 18 ovarian cancer patients after surgical treatment and chemotherapy, and 17 patients with benign epithelial ovarian tumors. Non-parametric statistical analysis of data was performed. Ovarian cancer peritoneal fluids, as compared to peritoneal fluids of patients with benign ovarian tumors, contained significantly higher concentrations of IL-6, VEGF and CA 125, and significantly lower concentrations of bFGF and M-CSF, but only the levels of IL-6 and VEGF were significantly higher in peritoneal fluids of stage I and II ovarian cancer patients than of patients with benign ovarian conditions. IL-6 at the cutoff level of 400 pg/mL discriminated benign and malignant ovarian tumors with 92% sensitivity and 60% specificity, while VEGF at the cutoff of 400 pg/mL had 90% sensitivity and 80% specificity. At the cutoff level of 1200 pg/mL, IL-6 had 84% sensitivity and 87% specificity. A radical decrease in local cytokine and CA 125 levels in patients after treatment was independent of therapy outcome. IL-6 and VEGF measurements in peritoneal fluids might be useful for the differential diagnosis of malignant and benign ovarian conditions, but not for residual or recurrent disease examination.

Peritoneal fluid cytokines and the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant ovarian tumors and residual/recurrent disease examination

This study aimed to assess the potential value of peritoneal fluid cytokine examination for the differential diagnosis of ovarian tumors and for evaluating residual or recurrent disease after treatment. The cytokines that are commonly elevated in ovarian cancer, VEGF, IL-6, bFGF, IL-8 and M-CSF, and a reference ovarian tumor marker, CA 125, were measured in peritoneal fluids of 53 previously untreated patients with epithelial ovarian cancer, 18 ovarian cancer patients after surgical treatment and chemotherapy, and 17 patients with benign epithelial ovarian tumors. Non-parametric statistical analysis of data was performed. Ovarian cancer peritoneal fluids, as compared to peritoneal fluids of patients with benign ovarian tumors, contained significantly higher concentrations of IL-6, VEGF and CA 125, and significantly lower concentrations of bFGF and M-CSF, but only the levels of IL-6 and VEGF were significantly higher in peritoneal fluids of stage I and II ovarian cancer patients than of patients with benign ovarian conditions. IL-6 at the cutoff level of 400 pg/mL discriminated benign and malignant ovarian tumors with 92% sensitivity and 60% specificity, while VEGF at the cutoff of 400 pg/mL had 90% sensitivity and 80% specificity. At the cutoff level of 1200 pg/mL, IL-6 had 84% sensitivity and 87% specificity. A radical decrease in local cytokine and CA 125 levels in patients after treatment was independent of therapy outcome. IL-6 and VEGF measurements in peritoneal fluids might be useful for the differential diagnosis of malignant and benign ovarian conditions, but not for residual or recurrent disease examination.

Market Demand: Theory and Empirical Evidence

This monograph presents a new theory of market demand, the principal aim of which is to identify the conditions under which the Law of Demand holds true. The author argues that the Law of Demand is due mainly to the heterogeneity of the population of households. In his view, rationality of individual behaviour plays only a minor role. While the traditional approach to the theory of market demand is to analyze the question: to what extent are the postulated properties of individual behaviour preserved by going from individual to market demand?, this book asks the question: which properties of the market demand function are created by the aggregation process? Two hypotheses on the population of households play a key role in Hildenbrand's thinking. The first is the increasing dispersion and the second the increasing spread of households' demand. For a positive theory of market demand, according to Hildenbrand, it is more important that the hypotheses are well supported by empirical evidence. His claims are based on a nonparametric statistical data analysis of the UK Family Expenditure Survey and the French Enquete Budget de Famille.