Survey Research Research Articles

Pengaruh Overconfidence Dimoderasi Gender terhadap Keputusan Investasi pada Generasi Milenial di Karawang

This research aims to examine the influence of overconfidence on investment decisions of the millennial generation in Karawang and evaluate whether gender variables can moderate this relationship. This research uses a survey research design. There is an independent variable, namely overconfidence and a dependent variable (dependent) investment decisions. This research focuses on the millennial generation population in Karawang, which numbers around 1,029,290 people. Meanwhile, the sample used was the millennial generation in Karawang who were active in investment activities, totaling 268 respondents. In this research, verification analysis uses Simple Linear Regression Analysis to test whether or not there is an influence of overconfidence on investment decisions. The next test to see whether the influence of the moderating variable (gender) can strengthen or weaken the overconfidence variable on investment decisions, the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) test is used. The research the results show that overconfidence has an influence on the investment decisions of the millennial generation. This generation tends to make investment decisions with a high level of self-confidence, which can lead to investment risks. However, gender is not able to moderate the relationship between overconfidence and investment decisions, meaning that both men and women show the same pattern regarding the influence of overconfidence on their investment decisions. Based on these findings, it is recommended to improve financial education to help the millennial generation make more rational and wise investment decisions.

Marketing communication and enterprise performance: A focus on the use of new media advertising in sales of products

This study examined the effect of new media advertising on performance of small and medium enterprises: A focus on selected manufacturing firms in Delta State, Nigeria. The study's specific objectives were to investigate how social network advertisements affect the performance of small and medium enterprises, to determine the effect of web-based advertisements on the performance of small and medium enterprises, and to determine how the placement of advertisements on customers' online forums affects the performance of small and medium enterprises. The study used a survey research design. The survey included 250 participants from chosen telecommunications businesses in Asaba, Delta State. The sample size is one hundred fifty-four (154) utilising Taro Yamani. Respondents were chosen from each of the designated Asaba telecommunications enterprises using a stratified sample approach. The study found that social network ads, web-based advertisements, ad placement, and social media communication all had an impact on brand performance. The study finds that clients should be continually astonished rather than bored when it comes to social media material, thus they must believe that the effort is ongoing and that something is occurring at all times. The report suggests that businesses assess their social media marketing KPIs. For example, if they want to measure awareness, they could track growth, likes, subscribers, and brand awareness. Engagement, influence, and recommendations are important factors to consider when assessing loyalty. Engaging clients online to request recommendations would also provide the organisation with insights into co-innovation. Keywords: New Media, Advertising, Social Network Advertisements, Web-Based Advertisements, Small And Medium Enterprises.

Information Literacy Skills And Service Delivery Of Librarians In State Universities In South-West, Nigeria

Service delivery is the interaction between librarians and the users of the library in order to satisfy their academic objectives. Nevertheless, past studies have shown low library service delivery as revealed in the impatient and unwillingness of librarians to assist information seekers, harsh and unpleasant attitude of librarians, uncomfortable infrastructure and inadequate staff strength. Though studies have been done to examine information literacy skills) and service delivery, they are scanty. It is on this note that this study investigated the influence of information literacy skills on service delivery of librarians in state university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study was 90 librarians from six state universities in South-West Nigeria. Total enumeration was used for the study. Adopted questionnaire was used to obtain data. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient for the constructs ranged from 0.72 to 0.86. A response rate of 89% was achieved. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (simple and multiple regression) statistics at 5% level of significance. Findings revealed that information literacy skills had no significant influence on service delivery of librarians in state universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study concluded that information literacy skill did not enhance service delivery of librarians in state universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study recommended that the management of the state university libraries should explore other factors that could enhance service delivery other than information literacy skills

Effect of Parental Involvement by the Headteachers in the Education of their Children on Students Retention in Masinga Sub-County, Kenya

The study focuses on the effect of parents’ involvement by head teachers in the education of their children and students’ retention in secondary school education in Masinga sub – county Kenya. It was guided by the following objective: to determine the extent to which parents’ involvement by the headteachers in the education of their children influences students’ retention in secondary school education. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study was anchored on Epstein theory. The target population was 50 head teachers,50 deputy head teachers and 5022 form 3 and 4 students. Purposive, stratified proportionate sampling and simple random sampling were employed to sample 25 head teachers, 25 deputy head teachers and 370 students. Data collection instruments included questionnaires for headteachers and students, an interview guide for deputy headteachers and a document analysis guide. Validity of the research instruments was ascertained through expert judgement and piloting. Reliability was achieved through test – retest method where the instruments were piloted in a time interval of two weeks and the two results were correlated using Pearson’s product moment correlation method. Further, inferential analysis was employed that involved correlational analysis at a 0.05 level of significance. The hypothesis was accepted or rejected at 0.01 level of significance. The findings showed that there is a positive correction between parents’ involvement in the education of their children and students’ retention (r = 0.811; p = 0.00), hence the hypothesis was rejected and an alternative hypothesis accepted. The study concluded that the head teachers’ efforts to engage parents in the educational matters positively influence students’ retention. The study recommends that head teachers should use more communication strategies in order to involve all the parents in the education of their children.

Organizational Conflict and Productivity Level of Academic Staff in Selected Universities in Nigeria

The study specifically examined the effect of organizational conflict on quality assurance, students’ academic performances, and the reduced rate of plagiarism among academic staff of the University of Calabar and the Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. The survey research design was used while data were collected from 282 academic staff of the selected universities. The simple regression and independent t-tests were used for the hypotheses test. It was discovered that organizational conflict significantly affects the quality assurance of academic activities of the universities [tcal = 42.730 > t 0.05 = 1.96] and organizational conflicts lead to a reduced rate of plagiarism among academic staff of the universities. Discovered also was that the performance of the academic staff members during the pre-conflict era was low (M=1.3298, SD=.47266) compared to the performance of the staff in the post-conflict (M= 3.5765, SD=.56267). It was concluded that tertiary institutions should occasionally stimulate conflict by encouraging divergent views and rewarding staff and units/departments for outstanding performance.

Decoding Scholarcy website: A Study on its Research Summarization Efficiency

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various facets of education, particularly the research domain. With the rapid growth of scholarly literature, the need for an efficient tool for summarization has become increasingly paramount. This study proposes a quantitative investigation into the efficiency of Scholarcy (www.scholarcy.com), an AI-powered summarizer used to aid researchers in summarizing academic literature. Thirty-five postgraduate students were involved in a survey research design. After five weeks of using Scholarcy, participants were asked to complete a survey questionnaire via their email addresses to give feedback on this tool. The results indicated a positive reception when postgraduates found this AI summarizer convenient and useful for reading academic papers. On the other hand, the participants identified several drawbacks when using it including concerns about summary quality, the absence of a mobile application, and high cost, along with suggestions for further application. With the highlights of both benefits and limitations, the study hopes to contribute valuable insights into the development of AI-powered summarization tools in the future.

Leadership styles and collection development practices of librarians in academic libraries: a case of Ekiti state, Nigeria

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of leadership styles on collection development practices in academic libraries within Ekiti State, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The research used a survey research design, using a questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. The study encompassed 86 library personnel selected from six academic libraries in Ekiti State. Findings The study’s findings revealed a notably high level of engagement in collection development practices within the academic libraries under investigation. In addition, the library managers exhibited a blend of leadership styles, with the democratic style being the most frequently used, followed by autocratic and laissez-faire styles. Furthermore, the research identified a significant influence of leadership styles on collection development practices, with evidence suggesting a collective impact when considering various leadership styles together. Social implications The study implies that effective leadership plays a crucial role in realizing the overarching objectives of academic libraries, and a well-informed leadership approach positively impacts the library’s ability to meet its collection development goals and serve its academic community effectively. Originality/value This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by shedding light on the intricate relationship between leadership styles and collection development practices in academic libraries. The identification of a predominant democratic leadership style and its implications on library practices provides a nuanced understanding of leadership dynamics in this context.

An annotated checklist of the bees of Washington state

Bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) are vital components of global ecosystems, yet knowledge of their distribution is limited in many regions. Washington state is located in an ecologically diverse part of North America and encompasses habitat types and plant communities known for high bee species richness. To establish a baseline for future studies on bee communities in the state, we used published and unpublished datasets to develop a preliminary annotated checklist of bees occurring in Washington state. We document, with high confidence, 565 species of bees in Washington and identify an additional 102 species likely to occur in the state. We anticipate future research survey efforts, such as the newly initiated Washington Bee Atlas, will discover several species that have the potential to occur in Washington and provide new data for 84 species which have not been recorded in more than 50 years.

Parent and Peer Racial-Ethnic Socialization Facilitates Psychological Well-Being Via Proactive Coping: A Daily Diary Study

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the promotive and protective effects of parental and peer racial-ethnic socialization (RES) on adolescents’ psychological well-being in the context of racial-ethnic discrimination. We hypothesized that RES would buffer the pernicious effects of discrimination on well-being by promoting more proactive coping (problem-solving, seeking social support) and less avoidant coping responses. MethodParticipants were a nationally representative sample of 371 ethnoracially minoritized adolescents who were recruited through a research survey panel (51.75% assigned female sex at birth; 46.90% Black, 24.80% Latine, 20.22% Asian/Asian American; Mage= 14.47 years, SDage= 1.46, age-range= 10-19 years). Participants completed daily surveys of exposure to racial-ethnic discrimination, RES, coping, and psychological well-being across 30 days. ResultsResults indicated parental cultural socialization promoted more positive next-day well-being via increased problem-solving coping (B=0.01, SE=0.01, p<.05). The same pattern of findings emerged when examining cultural socialization messages from peers (B=0.02, SE=0.01, p<.01) and preparation for bias messages from parents (B=0.02, SE=0.01, p<.01). RES significantly moderated the effects of racial-ethnic discrimination on avoidance coping. ConclusionFindings suggest that RES from parents and peers may promote more positive psychological well-being in adolescents by facilitating proactive coping processes on days when they experience racial-ethnic discrimination. Overall, the study points to the need for continued efforts to develop, test, and disseminate evidence-based approaches to strengthening RES competency, as doing so may be a critical avenue for cultivating resilience among ethnoracially minoritized youth.

The contribution of environmental interpretation in nature protection

The interpretation of natural values and the management of visitors in protected areas are related in multiple ways and are an important link in nature protection activities. This paper examines the basic elements of the interpretation and management of visitors in the selected protected areas of the Republic of Croatia. Protected areas are one of the main attributes of the tourist image of Croatia, with significant economic effects in the generated traffic of visitors. However, this can also contribute to the degradation of natural values or, on the other hand, can help protect nature. Due to such challenges, it is necessary to better understand the importance of visitor centres, tourist tours and the way in which codes of ethics are applied in protected areas. In this paper the representation of environmental interpretation techniques and tools in seven protected areas in Croatia were investigated, using information that was obtained mainly through survey research. The basic results indicate that Croatia has made progress in the previous period in the field of interpretation of natural and cultural values in its protected areas. Such progress is not only related to regions where tourism has a mass character and where visits are significant, but has also been made in remote continental parts of the country. Such an approach in the development of protected areas also indicates that these areas are not only massive tourist destinations, but also places for a more complex understanding of the concept of nature protection and sustainable development associated with the use of its potentials.

Survey Research, Family Medicine Style

Survey Research, Family Medicine Style

Experimental Study on the Analysis of Leakage in Aged Fire Doors

Aged fire doors may develop leakage cracks owing to damage from long-term use, leading to issues such as declines in the functionality of pressurization systems. This study analyzes the trends of leakage cracks in aged fire doors based on existing research and field surveys and derives the differential pressure and leakage amounts corresponding to each leakage crack via experiments conducted in a full-scale ancillary room. The results indicate that an increase in the number of leakage cracks tends to result in a decrease in the design differential pressure, which thereby prevents the fire door from performing its intended functions. Moreover, the results confirm that an increase in the number of leakage cracks also affects the leakage amounts.

Strategic Innovation and Performance of FinTech Enterprises in Ondo State, Nigeria

The study focused on strategic innovation (product innovation, technological innovation and marketing innovation) and performance (customer satisfaction, trust and customer retention) of Fintech enterprises in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and the result was presented in tables using frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation (descriptive statistics). Multiple regression (inferential statistics). Findings from the study reveals that strategic innovation have a positive significant influence on customer satisfaction, customer trust and customer retention. Thus, the study concluded that strategic innovations are necessary for Fintech enterprises in Ondo State to optimize performance. The study recommends that Fintech enterprises should continually engage in strategic innovations to optimize performance.

EFL students' self-efficacy in technology-assisted language learning

Technological advancements are currently available in several areas to meet our daily needs. One such development is the use of technology in education, which has seen a significant increase in recent times due to the Covid-19 epidemic. Although students may be familiar with blended learning and technology, it is important for teachers to assess their level of self-efficacy in using technology effectively in education, as this has a direct impact on their ability to learn and improve their academic performance. This study investigated the level of students' self-efficacy and explored strategies to enhance it among Indonesian students who are now enrolled in an English Language Education program after the outbreak. This survey research integrated both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods. Data was collected through interviews and questionnaires. A total of 60 students participated in this research. The questionnaire resulted in an overall self-efficacy score of 76.6% for all participants. This percentage indicates the high level of self-efficacy of the students. Each year group is classified as high. Interviews with the students served to validate the questionnaire results and further supported these findings. The majority of students use three ways to improve their English as a Foreign Language (EFL) acquisition. They participate autonomously in English language practice by improving computer skills, using online educational media and resources, and intensifying engagement with teachers and peers through communication platforms.

Career Track and Course Preference of Freshmen Students of MSU Main Campus: Its Influence to Student Monitoring System

The noteworthy development in the Philippine Education system making Filipinos ready for the 21st century skills is the emergence of K-12 Program. It made students nowadays essentially set to select a specialization as early as in their senior high school. This study was undertaken to determine the factors that influenced the choice of career track as well as college course preference and examine its level of influence to student monitoring system. Three hundred thirty-seven (337) freshmen students who belonged to the pioneering K-12 graduates enrolled during the first semester of school year 2018-2019 participated in the study, which made use of cross-sectional survey research design using quantitative - descriptive approach in its data interpretation. Results implied that a typical freshman student is female, nineteen (19) years of age coming from a family earning below Php10, 000 per month. This student came from the Academic Track particularly in the Accountancy and Business Management (ABM) strand. This was inspired by their own personal choice and subsequently pursued a college course in line with it. This highly influenced the school monitoring in terms of student retention in the program and program completion on time while it moderately influenced on the Scholarship maintenance.

Role of type a personality and substance use on perceived social stigma among undergraduates

This study explored the relaonship between Type A personality, substance use and perceived social sgma among university undergraduates. The study was a survey research which adopted the cross-seconal (exploratory) design. The Social Interaconist Theory by Goffman guided the study. A hypothesized model was developed and its empirical suitability was tested with three clearly delineated hypotheses. A sample of three hundred and ninety-seven (397) parcipants consisng of two hundred and two (202) males and one hundred and ninety-five (195) females, was surveyed. They were selected from twelve facules from three Universies. Parcipants' age ranged from 18 to 50 with a mean age of 34 years. The independent t-test was used to test hypotheses 1 and 2, while mulple regression was used for hypothesis 3. The first finding of the study revealed a significant influence of Type A personality on social sgma among the parcipants, thus the hypothesis was accepted. The second finding revealed a significant influence of substance use on social sgma among the parcipants, the hypothesis was also accepted. The third finding showed that Type A personality and substance use significantly and jointly predicted social sgma, the hypothesis was accepted. The findings of this study provide a beer understanding of the social sgma surrounding substance use and how it is perceived by students with Type A personality. The findings were discussed in relaon with past theorecal and empirical literature. Conclusions were drawn and recommendaons advanced in line with the study's findings.

Suitability techniques for transforming marginal lands to support building infrastructures in parts of Rivers State, Nigeria

This study examined sustainability techniques for transforming marginal lands to support building infrastructures in parts of Rivers State, Nigeria. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey research design method employing the use of standard penetration approach utilizing Geographic Information System analysis. Marginal lands were delineated as margins of watrbodies using the polygon method in ArcGIS, and were created as a feature class for polygon data (shape file). The locations, river margins and roads formed point data, polygon data and line data respectively. Digitisation was achieved using Orthophoto Image in ArcGIS 10.0 software where seven geotechnical boreholes were located and drilled using permission rig to a depth of 10.5m in five local government areas of Rivers State. In-situ standard penetration testing and soil sampling for laboratory geotechnical properties was done using standard laboratory techniques. Findings of the analysis show that silty and sandy clay are the dominant soil within the foundation depth of 1-2.5m which are underlained by clays and sands of varying densities and grain sizes with their specific gravity value of ranges of 1.9 – 2.66 depicting that the areas are underlined by organic, diatomaceous and high porosity permeability soils deposits under water logged conditions. The cohesive strength of the soils vary from 65KN/m 2 - 115KN/m 2, angle of internal friction ranged from 0o – 10o and shear strength ranged from 110KN/m 2 – 147.46KN/m 2 and the allowable bearing capacities of 180.22KN/m 2 – 236.05KN/m 2. The stability techniques for the transformation of the land to support building infrastructures are pre-construction soil stabilization and marginal land reinforcement. The study thus recommends for building summation of consolidated techniques for sustainability of infrastructures.

Electronic banking on customer gratification of guaranty trust bank in ado-Ekiti

The study examined the effect of electronic banking on customer gratification of GT Bank in Ado-Ekiti. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of mobile banking on customer gratification; evaluated the effect of automated teller machine on customer gratification and examined point of sales on customer gratification. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprises GT Bank customers in Ado-Ekiti Metropolis. The sample size was 399. Yamane sampling model was employed in this study. Primary data used for the study were gathered through the administration of well-structured questionnaire. Questionnaire was used to elicit information from target respondents. Data gathered were analyzed using regression model. The result showed that mobile banking positively affects customer gratification as it was significant on customer gratification (t=4.096, t=3.224 and t=1.369 at P&lt;0.05), Furthermore, showed that automated teller machine positively affects customer gratification as it was significant on customer gratification (t=6.199, t=-0.467 and t=3.502 at P&lt;0.05) and finally, point of sales positively affect customer gratification as it was significant on customer gratification (t=1.972, t=-5.101 and t=.036 at P&lt;0.05). Thus, concluded that electronic banking positively affects customer gratification particularly in Guarantee Trust Banks in Ado-Ekiti. From the findings, the recommendation was proffered.

Influence of Family-Related Truancy on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Public Primary School in Kakamega Central Sub-County, Kenya

Education is a continuous process of structured instruction aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through pupils’ academic performance. However, Kenyan primary schools encounter persistent challenges, including low grades, behavioral issues, lack of engagement, and difficulties in mastering basic academic skills, raising significant concerns. Thus, the purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of family-related truancy on pupils’ academic performance in public primary school in Kakamega Central Sub-County, Kenya. The study was anchored on Hirschi (1969) social control theory. The study employed a descriptive survey research design, targeting768 respondents, including 67 deputy head teachers 134 pupils and 567 class teachers. The sample size comprised 256 individuals, consisting of 24 head teachers, 45 pupils and 205 class teachers, selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected through validated questionnaires and interview guides, with instrument reliability confirmed via a pilot study, demonstrating a Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient of 0.74. Quantitative data underwent descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, presented in tables, while qualitative data were analyzed for common themes, organized, and discussed within the study’s main objective areas, with relevant quotations used to present findings. The research findings indicated a statistically significant correlation (p=0.00 at α = 0.05) between causes of family-related truancy and pupils’ academic performance in public primary schools. Therefore, it is recommended that education policymakers devise and execute comprehensive guidelines and support systems to effectively manage and mitigate the various causes of truancy stemming from family. The information provided by this study will benefit policymakers, community members and academicians.

Human capital development practices and performance of business organizations in imo state

The study examined human capital development practices and performance of business organizations in Imo State. It specifically focused on the influence of developmental human capital development and collaborative human capital development practices on market share and customers’ satisfaction of business organizations. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 96 (ninety-six) registered business organizations in Imo State. The entire population of the study was used due to its manageable size. Data was collected with a structured questionnaire designed by the researchers. The questionnaire was validated by two professionals in the field of measurement and evaluation of the principal researcher’s institution, and the reliability of the instrument was determined with test re-test which yielded a coefficient of 0.87. Data was collected through physical contact with the respondents. Data collected was analyzed with mean and standard deviation. Analysis of the data collected revealed that both developmental and collaborative human capital development practices have positive influence on both market share and customers’ satisfaction of business organizations. Thus, it was recommended that: management of organizations should prioritize the use of developmental human capital development approaches like training and development, performance appraisal, and performance counseling to prepare their employees for higher performance; and management of organization should encourage the use of collaborative human capital development practices like goal setting, role-clarification, and interpersonal relations to increase the productivity of their employees.