Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review最新文献

{"title":"The Socioeconomic Determinants of Obesity in Nigeria","authors":"M. Nuhu","doi":"10.12816/0059117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059117","url":null,"abstract":"The ongoing demographic and epidemiologic transitions in Nigeria are some of the possible reasons why the prevalence of obesity is increasing in Nigeria. Also, the economic impact of obesity in Nigeria results to a decrease in productivity. Policies have been put in place by the federal government to reduce the prevalence of obesity in Nigeria. However, the nature and magnitude of policies put in place are important to note. It is based on this premise that the study of socioeconomic determinants of obesity in Nigeria was carried on. The simultaneous equation model was used to analyse the study with a cross sectional data sourced from the demographic arid health survey 2019. A dummy variable was created to represent the regions in Nigeria. The result established that the socioeconomic determinants of obesity in Nigeria are wealth index, occupation, region, gender and frequency of watching television. Wealth index has a positive impact on body mass index. The study also investigated whether obesity varies across geopolitical zones in Nigeria and it was discovered that region has a greater impact on body mass index as it varies significantly across regions. All other regions have a higher body mass index except the regions of North West and South West. It was found that individuals from the North East, South South and South East have higher body mass index than those who live in North Central, North West and South West. The study therefore recommends that efforts should be made by the government to ensure an equitable distribution of wealth and also create awareness on the need for a proper healthy lifestyle. Also, individuals whose occupations are prone It increased body size should engage in regular physical exercise..","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129690533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study on the Perception of the Consumers towards Online Shopping in UAE","authors":"J. Antony","doi":"10.12816/0059115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059115","url":null,"abstract":"The paper examines the perceptions of consumers towards online shopping. Population of the study was restricted to customers who prefer and to those who do not prefer online shopping in UAE. As exact population is unknown here ,the research has used Krejcie and Morgan formula of sample size calculation for infinite (unknown) Population. A sample of 100 customers has been taken for the study. Samples were selected as per convenience sampling method. Chi square test and Proportional test has been used to analyse the data. The analysis reveals that majority of the customers prefer manual shopping to online shopping. The analysis was done to find out the various barriers of online shopping and the factors effecting the perception of the customers towards online shopping.","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129924112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Teaching Learning High Education","authors":"K. Kamala, G. Kamalakar","doi":"10.12816/0059119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059119","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130901101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlate of Work Environment on Job Satisfaction of Selected Employees of GAHS","authors":"Isaac Anowuo","doi":"10.12816/0059118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059118","url":null,"abstract":"The workforce is considered the most critical asset of an organisation in today's dynamic market climate and is the key driver of financial growth and productivity. A dedicated and satisfied workforce is needed within the health sector to provide excellent service and give good health care. The study has aimed to investigate the effect of the work environment on job satisfaction. The sample population of 120 health workers were randomly sampled to answer the self-constructed questionnaires. The statistical analysis for the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient was computed by using SPSS. The results of the study discovered a positive and high significant effect between work environment and job satisfaction. Also, the result indicated a predictive ability of the work environment on job satisfaction. It then concludes that Adventist health workers are satisfied with their work environment. This can be sustained through management continuous improvement work environment to boost efficiency.","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"109 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124056506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Contributions of Non-Life Insurance Firms to Economic Growth in Nigeria (1981 - 2017)","authors":"Emem Matthew Joseph, T. Yusuf","doi":"10.12816/0059116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059116","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the contributions of non-life insurance firms to economic growth in Nigeria. Specifically, the study establishes the relationship between profitability, penetration, density growth rates of non-life insurance firms and economic growth rate in Nigeria; and determines the relationship between claims payment growth rate in non-life insurance policies, investment yields and economic growth rate in Nigeria. Poor patronage of non-life insurance policies has resulted in low premium collection, low profitability, low insurance penetration and density, low investment yields as well as capital for investment. Lack of prompt and fair claims payment attracted low patronage from existing and potential policyholders thereby leading to abysmal contribution to economic growth. The study covered the period from 1981 to 2017 using the secondary data from the (CBN) Statistical Bulletin, NAICOM Annual Reports and Nigerian Insurers Digest among others. The study adopted desk research design and ex post facto research design. The secondary data were presented in table and analyzed using descriptive statistics and trend analysis. The t-statistics values from Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis were used to test the research hypotheses. The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between profitability growth rate of non-life insurance firms and economic growth rate in Nigeria. Non-life insurance density rate has a negative and insignificant contribution to per capita income growth in Nigeria. The finding further revealed that there is a significant relationship between claims payment growth rate of non-life insurance firms and economic growth rate in Nigeria. Additionally, there is a joint significant relationship between profitability, claims payment of non-life insurance firms and economic growth rate in Nigeria.It was concluded that profitability, penetration, claims payment, investment yields growth of non-life insurance firms made strongest contributions to economic growth in Nigeria. It was recommended that there is need to increase the sales volumes of non-life insurance policies for more premium income, penetration and density growth. There is need to reinvest the profit of non-life insurance firms for more contribution to economic growth. Genuine claims should be promptly and fairly pay to policyholders so that they in turn can reinvest part of the claims amount into the economy in order to stimulate economic growth. To increase the investment yields of non-life insurance firms, there is need to diversify their investment portfolios.","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128745669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Journey - SIM@UKM Basic Simulation Lab Faculty of Medicine University Kebangsaan Malaysia","authors":"M. H. Jasman","doi":"10.12816/0059048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059048","url":null,"abstract":"The Setting up a Simulation Lab is a laborious undertaking that involves proper planning with multiple constructional steps, manpower and significant costs. As one of the leading medical university in the country, we decided to set up a simulation lab for the use of undergraduates as well as postgraduates in health-related courses. This is inline with the current trend of Education 4.0 to ensure that our institution continue to be a leading clinical teaching hub in the country. The article provides a guideline for other institutions in creating simulation lab and it highlights our endeavor during the setting up of SIM@UKM Basic Simulation Lab. Our journey included creation of simulator inventory for the Faculty of Medicine, listing down the simulation procedures needed, procurement of the simulators together with adjunctive equipment, development of learning packages, administrative work and development of health and safety protocols. Following this, we conducted a pilot study and gathered the feedback. We briefly describe our initial experience and the adaptation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The simulation-based learning at SIM@UKM Basic Simulation Lab is one of the clinical teaching and learning tools that highlight the credibility of our institution as a leading clinical teaching hub in the country.","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114629753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on Islamic Banking Profitability : A Case Study of Islamic Division People’s Bank of Zanzibar","authors":"H. Hafidh, Juma Burhan","doi":"10.12816/0059045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059045","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to determine effect of macroeconomic factors on slamic banking profitability. A case study of Islamic Division People’s Bank of Zanzibar as measured by return on assets (ROA). The study used Secondary data collected quarterly from year 2011 to June 2018 whereby the unit root test, Co intergration, vector error correlation model have been used for estimation in the linear equation econometric model in which eight variables were examined namely GDP growth rate, money supply and inflation rate. The estimation result showed that money supply and GDP growth rate had positive significant relationship with the Islamic banks profitability, whereas inflation has negative relationship with the Islamic banks profitability, which means those are the variables that affects profitability at PBZ in a long run.","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123156981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Employee of the Month as a Motivational Best Practice in Lebanese Hotels","authors":"Mohamad Chami","doi":"10.12816/0059049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059049","url":null,"abstract":": This paper sheds the light on the Best Motivational Practices adopted by HR in the Hotel industry in Lebanon and focuses mainly on the Employee of the month approach as being one of the recent motivational practices in various fields and in the hotel industry as well. This paper scrutinizes the motivational best practices and how they affect the performance of the employee and then moves to the Employee of the month concept while elaborating on its features. Interviews were done from a sample hotel to assess the motivational best practices being applied and introduce the Employee of the month concept as a significant factor to boost motivation. Motivation takes a lot of shapes and has been a crucial topic addressed in many researches in the business field and it is still being considered a major issue that cannot ignored despite the increase in the obstacles and difficulties many business industries are facing, but still employees need to be motivated regardless of the situation and here lies the core focus of this paper.","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"145 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116387050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Volatility of National Stock Exchange Affected by Foreign Institutional Investors : An Empirical Analysis","authors":"Murtaza Ali Hajam, S. Shafi","doi":"10.12816/0059047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059047","url":null,"abstract":"Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have become the instruments of international economic integration, stimulation and major catalysts of development. Promoting foreign investment to supplement the domestic capital, human skills and technology for accelerating the domestic economic growth has been the target objective of the Government of India since the inception of liberalization, privatization and globalization (LPG) in 1991. Being a short-term and profit driven investment, FIIs are more volatile in nature and thus bring instability to the country’s stock markets. In this context this paper attempts to examine the impact of FIIs on Indian stock market proxied by National Stock Exchange (NSE). The researcher employed the econometric techniques of correlation and regression for 18 financial years spanning from 2000 to 2017. It was found that FIIs have always shown a positive trend towards India except few years. The analysis of the current study provides the evidence of moderate positive correlation between net FIIs investments & NSE Nifty. The Regression analysis depicts that FIIs inflows and outflows have significant impact on the NSE Nifty index of Indian stock market.","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129812912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Status of Women in Higher Education : Emerging Challenges","authors":"K. Kamala, G. Kamalakar","doi":"10.12816/0059050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0059050","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":225616,"journal":{"name":"Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124458748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}