Relationship between Window and View Factors in the Workplace: A SEM Approach

Achoba, Mercy Inikpi; Majid, Roshida Abdul; Obiefuna, C O

doi:10.11113/ijbes.v8.n2.667

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“…In addition, the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was performed on data with good Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) values of 0.872 and a substantial Bartlett's Test of Sphericity value of 0.000. Finally, with a reliable Cronbach's alpha measure of 0.934, as presented in Table 3, the data set was suitable and acceptable for Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) [25].…”

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Influence of Agricultural Activities on Housing and Settlement Patterns of Rural Communities in Benue State Nigeria

Aule¹,

Majid²,

Jusan³

2022

JAC

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Physical, social, and economic elements, such as agricultural occupation, impact the forms of house and settlement patterns such as shape, space enclosure, appearance, and organization. This research aims to investigate the impact of agricultural activities on the housing and settlement patterns of the Benue people of central Nigeria. The exploratory sequential research approach was utilized where qualitative and quantitative attributes and consequences were elicited based on the Means-End Chain mode. The study was done in stages between June 2020 and March 2022, with 24 individuals first interviewed and 474 nominal survey questionnaires completed and returned. Preliminary data checks for the subsequent 241 ordinal surveys returned to reveal a significant Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity, a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value of 0.872, and a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.934. While the interviews and nominal surveys provide considerable correlations between agricultural activities and the people’s settlement patterns, statistical validations of the ordinal survey yield minute evidence of the associations. The conclusions of this study are consistent with prior studies, which connect agricultural activities to people’s house form and settlement patterns. It is recommended that authorities make transformative efforts to nucleate the fragmented communities to free up more area for mechanized farming, combat insecurity, and reduce competition for territorial resources.

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confidence: 97%

Influence of Agricultural Activities on Housing and Settlement Patterns of Rural Communities in Benue State Nigeria

Aule¹,

Majid²,

Jusan³

2022

JAC

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“…However, as shown in Table 2, a Cronbach's alpha of 0.954 was attained in the collected data for this study, above the 0.7 thresholds appropriate for utilizing a data set for the subsequent statistical procedure. Furthermore, the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) produced a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value of 0.66, above the required minimum of 0.6 measure (Achoba, Majid, & Obiefuna, 2021a;Aule, Majid, & Jusan, 2022b). Bartlett's Test of Sphericity also produced a significant 0.000 value, confirming the suitability of data for SEM.…”

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“…In most cases, CFA requires generating path diagrams and covariances before loading the factors, observed or measured variables. The loaded CFA model is then run and examined to remove insignificant components with less than 0.5 standardized regression weights (Achoba et al, 2021a;Achoba, Majid, & Obiefuna, 2021b;Aule et al, 2022a). The first-order CFA is complete when model goodness-of-fit is attained, and the criteria for reliability and validity are met.…”

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Framework for Fire Safety Management of Hotels in Nigeria: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Nwaichi,

Ali,

Aule

et al. 2023

Int J. of BES

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Recent findings indicate Nigeria is among the top countries with devastating consequences of fire incidences. The volatile position of Port-Harcourt as an oil-producing capital city is seen as one of the reasons why fire disasters occur in hotels, among other high rises institutional building structures. This study, therefore, explored the factors responsible for the high incidences of fires in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. As phenomenological research involving humans, a 5-point Likert scale cross-sectional questionnaire survey instruments were developed using online Google forms to evaluate people's awareness, identify the material factors that promote fire incidents, and assess the present policy and standards to control fire incidents. The ordinal scaled data collected from 108 respondents were tested to be reliable with a Cronbach alpha of 0.958 using the SPSS Statistic software and further analyzed using the Structural Equation Modelling approach. Results show that hotel workers in Port-Harcourt are aware of fire safety management issues, though periodic retraining is required as new technologies evolve. Safety standards are also relatively maintained in the placement of equipment power points, extinguishers, and emergency controls. However, the significant causes of the fire were attributed to electrical and mechanical devices installed and utilized on the hotel premises. While the study calls for the installation of high-quality equipment in hotels, more inquiry is needed to check the reliability of individual equipment. A framework was finally conceptualized for further research and replicating the study in other contexts. This study's findings are essential to hotel entrepreneurs and managers, fire experts, building designers, and researchers.

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Exploring constraints in integrating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) into building designs: a case of Nigerian quantity surveying firms

Oke,

Aliu,

Agbaje

et al. 2024

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the primary constraints that quantity surveying firms in Nigeria encounter while integrating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles into building designs. Design/methodology/approach The study used a quantitative approach by administering a well-structured questionnaire to 114 quantity surveyors. The collected data were analyzed using methods such as frequencies, percentages, mean item scores, Kruskal–Wallis test and exploratory factor analysis. Findings The top five ranked constraints were limited access to funding or financing options, limited availability of green materials, limited availability of insurance for sustainable buildings, limited availability of sustainable design resources and limited diversity and inclusivity within the design profession. Based on the factor analysis, the study identified six clusters of constraints: structural-related constraints, technical-related constraints, financial-related constraints, capacity-related constraints, legal-related constraints and culture-related constraints. Practical implications This study has several practical implications for quantity surveying firms, policymakers and industry stakeholders involved in building design and construction in Nigeria. The findings of this study can also inform future research on the integration of IEQ principles into building designs. Originality/value By identifying and structuring the clusters of constraints faced by quantity surveying firms in Nigeria when implementing IEQ principles, this study provides a novel approach to understanding the challenges associated with IEQ implementation in the building sector. This understanding can guide policymakers, industry stakeholders and quantity surveying firms in developing effective strategies to overcome these constraints and promote IEQ principles in building design and construction.

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Relationship between Window and View Factors in the Workplace: A SEM Approach

Cited by 4 publications

References 50 publications

Influence of Agricultural Activities on Housing and Settlement Patterns of Rural Communities in Benue State Nigeria

Influence of Agricultural Activities on Housing and Settlement Patterns of Rural Communities in Benue State Nigeria

Framework for Fire Safety Management of Hotels in Nigeria: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Exploring constraints in integrating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) into building designs: a case of Nigerian quantity surveying firms

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