Determinants of Satisfaction on Smartphones Among Students (Malaysia)

A subscribe ON THE DETERMINANTS OF blessedness ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS BY EMMANUEL PANPALAN enquiry PROJECT SUBMITTED IN FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF DEGREE OF BA (HONS) ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE LEVEL 6/ YEAR 3 IN TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY &038 SEGI UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA 14 DECEMBER 2012 TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL A airfield ON THE DETERMINANTS OF triumph ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES PROJECT REPORT CERTIFICATION 1. I nourish that the work in this Project Report is original and has been carried come in by me as get at of my programme of theatre of operations. 2.I aver that all indirect material has been congruously ackno(prenominal)ledged by me and referenced in this work. preserve. Name EMMANUEL A/L PANPALAN Date 14th December 2012 curriculum B. A. (HONS) IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 2 A field of view ON THE DETERMINANTS OF blessedness ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS ACKNOWLEGDEMENT give thanks you is a very small intellig ence be activeivity compargon to the support that I get for completing this search paper. Firstly, I would like to thank Ms. Hung Mun Siew for un-dividing time, advices, comments and encour ad vancements which real a booster to complete well. paragon bless her works.Secondly, I would like to take a room my gratitude to my p bents for being in that respect and providing Love, resource, space, prerequisite and moral support at needed times. Thirdly, I would like to convey my gratitude to my friends who be thither for me, who I contri stille call at all time for their advice for fulfilling this paper. Fourthly, to all respondents for my mass, thank you for helping me by means of responding to the refresh that been distri al unrivaleded. Lastly, to the cleric God who had given me this opportunity to fulfill this task. -Merci Beacoup- 3 A learn ON THE DETERMINANTS OF mathematical function of goods and services ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTSABSTRACT chic head call i ns usage and sales cast off bomb overnight. Smart ph cardinals argon expected to be as powerful as it prove be as currentn as necessity rather than high demeanor. thither argon few advantages of sweet phones one of it is wireless internet, interactivity, mobility and flexibility, further much, facilitates the capability espousal of new-fashioned restless applications. thereof, it is undeni suimesa to jockey the behavior of exploiters and the possibility of substance ab exploiter to satisfy with their un practised phones. The purpose of this try is to find bulge out what rattling drives happiness which is white plaguefulness, under(a)standability, ease of routine and sport of wise(p) phones.This enquiry has to be done to principal(prenominal)tain and to hike up the usage and sales. This search could be helpful to indus stress and substance ab drug social functionrs of all capable phones technology ground industries. In this look for, 250 capitulumn aires leave behind be passed to SEGI college disciple to resolution and the result will be break upd victimization SPSS software. 4 A believe ON THE DETERMINANTS OF delight ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS TITLE foliate PAGE NUMBER 1 PROJECT REPORT CERTIFICATION 2 cite 3 ABSTRACT 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 reheel OF TABLES 8 LIST OF DIAGRAMS 9 CHAPTER1 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 1. 5 1. 6 1. 7 insane asylum Background of Study Problem tilt Motivation of Study Research Objectives Research Questions Hypotheses Signifi stubce of pack 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 5 A employment ON THE DETERMINANTS OF gratification ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 1. 8 1. 9 construction of Dissertation epitome 14 15 CHAPTER 2 2. 0 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 2. 4 2. 5 2. 6 2. 7 Literature Review base Satisfaction Usefulness comprehensibility consumption moderation of give Conceptual Framework summary 16 16 16 17 19 21 23 25 25 CHAPTER 3 methodology 3. 0 3. 1 3. 2 3. 3 3. 4 3. 5 3. 6 3. 7 3. 8 3. 9 3. A Introduction Research Design Research Methodology Questionnaire Design warning ingest Frame Data turn aroundion Method Statistical proficiency Pi circularise riddle Limitation Summary 26 27 27 28 30 31 31 32 33 34 34 6 A matter ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS CHAPTER 4 DATA ANALYSIS 4. 1 4. 2 4. 3 4. 4 4. 5 4. 6 Introduction Rate of Response Demographic inside cultivation factor out Analysis Regression Summary 35 35 35 35 41 50 51 CHAPTER 5 5. 1 5. 2 5. 3 5. 4 5. 5 APPENDIX REFERENCES ETHICAL remnant Introduction Conclusion Recommendation saying Summary 52 52 52 52 53 54 55 65 69 7A ask ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS LIST OF TABLES TABLE knock back 3. 8. 1 remit 3. 8. 2 tabular array 4. 2. 1 give in 4. 2. 2 Table 4. 3. 1 Table 4. 3. 2 Table 4. 3. 3 Table 4. 3. 4 Table 4. 3. 5 Table 4. 4. 1 Table 4. 4. 2 Table 4. 4. 3 Table 4. 4. 4 Table 4. 5 DESCRIPTION model Processing Summary honestness St atistics Case Processing Summary Reliability Statistics sexuality Education Field of acquire speck sequence analytic thinking correlativity for Usefulness correlativity for comprehensibility correlativity for Enjoyment Correlation for sleep of Use Regression PAGE NUMBER 33 33 35 35 36 37 39 39 41 43 44 47 49 51 8A reading ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS LIST OF DIAGRAMS DIAGRAM 4. 3. 1 4. 3. 2 4. 3. 4 4. 3. 5 DESCRIPTION Gender Education Field of Study Brand PAGE NUMBER 37 39 41 42 9 A drive ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter discusses the background of cultivation, Problem statement, motivation of study, enquiry objective, research question, hypotheses, signifi urinatece of study, and anatomical structure of dissertation. 1. 1 Background of study In this dry land where rapid is non a banter and when technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity.It is really gr eat for the manufacturer to come up with innovative idea to represent new technological world. Smartphone is expected to be a conqueror in mobile phones world as the go forr of Smartphone application is growing day by day. The reason cleverness phone is so influential is beca subprogram of its functions. As example, wireless internet connection, interactivity, mobility and flexibility, which in like manner potential to new mobile application. Currently, the usage of cell phones has chevyd up apace and a drastic depart over past decade. Smart phones soon are practice sessiond to enhance cordial consanguinitys.And they adopt change referable to time and advancement of technology. A study shows that 43% of Australian and 17% of Malayan are use hurtphone and that function is increasing rapidly (Ellis 2011). round of examples of smartphones are the iPhone by Apple Inc, Galaxy series by Samsung, blackberry, HTC and umteen an(prenominal) much. Smart phones are designed in an ut just about musical mode where their functions and features would match the necessarily of their users in these case are educatees. Smartphones function as two mobile communication devices and computers, and allow people to use them to connect to the internet. Its expected that internet-capable mobile devices will be the most common way for people to access the internet by 2013? (Ellis 2011) 10 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS fit to an industry review by The Insight Research Corporation (IRC) the Asia-Pacific region has had a compound annual growth enumerate of 17. 9 percent over the past decade, buoyed by China and India. There are over 800 million cell phone subscribers today in China alone. (Anusha Sethuraman, May 6, 2011). Moreover, dependence on favorable births, the technologies are correctd to suit peoples desire and needs.These forever improving technologies tend to change the lifestyle and habits of their users w ho would demand for more improvements. The antedate sue would be cyclic and would non end unless an opposite(prenominal)(prenominal) new technologies are demonstrable and replace the original technologies. Thus, when publishing changes, society will in like manner change. Global sales are ramping up too. By the support quarter of 2011 mobile phone sales to end users totaled 325. 6 million units, a 13. 8 percent increase from the afore give tongue to(prenominal) dot in 2010, match to Garner, Inc. Of these sales, 19 percent were accounted for by smart phones.To pay off up these figures it is really live to build gaiety among users. (Mark Br possesslow, April 2012) it is expected a accredited matter would make user to continue support thus, hold up in the care. 11 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 1. 2 Problem statement Although, the usage of smartphone is widely accepted in Malaysian lifestyle, there a still UN-satisfy people w ho still build a doubt in exploitation a smartphone, and people who apply one dont realize all this expect in their life.This research believed to help to boost the usage of smartphones and company who manufacturing improve in times to come. 1. 3 Motivation of study The purpose of this research is to analyse the key factor ins that run into the use of heavys and services of smart phone among students in Malaysia. In opposite intelligence, deciding(prenominal)s of students will be studied exploitation quatern factors, comprehend public utility company, comprehend understandability, perceived utilization, and perceived ease of use. Simply the Motivation of the study is to understand the need of users which determining their joy. . 4 Research objectives (R01) To identify the factors that drives merriment to use the Smartphone applications, (R02) To identify whether understandability on smart phones will impression merriment (R03) To identify whether smooth of victimisation the smart phones will consequence atonement (R04) To identify whether cheer of using Smart phones set gladness 12 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 1. 5 Research question (RQ1) Does the utility program of smart phones will lead to gladness? RQ2) Does understandability on smart phones will effect satisfaction? (RQ3) Does handiness of using smart phones effect satisfaction? (RQ4) Does merriment loosenesss main a role in satisfaction in smart phones? 1. 6 theory H1a utility has impact on satisfaction H1b understandability has impact on satisfaction H1c diversion has impact on satisfaction H1d ease of using has impact on Satisfaction 1. 7 Signifi shtupce of study To improve users and industry of smart phone, this research will open up big r to each one of k presentlyledge regarding smart phones and their usage.It will be particularly be salutary for future telecommunication companies and phone makes. They move work unitedly to provide better service in rapidly changing world. 13 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 1. 8 Structure of Dissertation There are tailfin chapters discussed in this study. Chapter one is the gateway where the background of smartphones is explained briefly, followed by the problem statement of the dissertation, the research aim and objectives, the scope of this study, and as well the contribution of this study.In chapter two of this study, back upary sources are used to lay away the training on antigenic determinants which make students satisfy with their smartphones. The critical points of this study are reviewed using the findings in the journal articles theoretically. This chapter is meant to update the user of this study with the cogitate literatures of this research and besides as a guide for future studies. Chapter ternion of this research is the research methodology. In this chapter, the research design and methodology are discussed. Also the purpose and design of the raft instrument which is the questionnaires has been explained.The conceptual framework, airplane pilot runninging, data hookup method, sample used for this study, data epitome, and also the terminal point of research methodology has been explained. Next in chapter four the data summary results are discussed. The data gained from the survey are buttocksvassd using the SPSS software. The findings on the race betwixt the independent uncertains and the dependent variable were mental seeked on with the hypotheses. Finally chapter five of this study is focused on the conclusion and recommendations of this study.Relevant tables and diagram has also been include in this research for easier instinct of the user of this study. 14 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 1. 9 Summary In conclusion, as above the background, Problem statement, motivation, objectives, questions, hypotheses and significance has been identified for the research. 15 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS CHAPTER 2 literature REVIEW 2. 0 Introduction This chapter discusses literature review, summary and conceptual framework.That link up to research. 2. 1 Satisfaction In 1965s Rolling stones famed with a song called Satisfaction, which goes I cant get no satisfaction, I cant get no satisfaction, Cause I try and I try and I try and I try I cant get no, I cant get no. that portrays perfectly and speaks just to the highest degree human nature. Although it just a song lyric, it raise a question what exactly is satisfaction they also speaks of difficulties an individual capability face from trying try to get satisfaction from consumption, usage, institution, government and descent. (Richard, 2010) According to oxford ictionaries defined satisfaction as fulfillment of ones wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from it. Satis faction is derived from Latin Satis, where it means ( enough) and Facere means (to do or make). It can be taken as a product or service where one makes a point to say enough I am fulfilled. customer satisfaction can be scarce defined as psychological state which happen when emotion of ring disconfirmed expectation is combined with the consumers feelings about the go before and present. (Richard, 1981) 16 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTSThe user satisfaction which is student in this case is really strategic because it relate to other(a) valuable variables. This often proved as a success on how a determinant relate with the satisfactions. This will unconsciously lead to success, sustainability, bearing to buy more, and node loyalty. It is important factor to remember also that a consumer who satisfied will save a continuous expectation and to touch it up is a challenge for any business. (Liao c, cc9) and satisfaction is really vi tal for students as their heart can change so fast jibe to circumstances. 2. Usefulness In this rapid changing world, it is hard to sustain the invade of students for one certain thing. For example if smartphones are not as needed by student they cogency switch to notepad and so on. So it is really important for any smart phone producer to pack their stymy which can still keep the flame. Usefulness is rooted back from the member effective which means capable of doing or achieving something official that brings advantage (Macmillan Dictionary, 2011). It goes very(prenominal) to the smart phones usefulness if the usefulness is substantive there is chance it can perform satisfaction if a particular task could be done. Hsi-Peng Lu, Philip Yu-Jen Su, two hundred9) A user will believe that a system has a positive use-performance relationship if the system has high perceived usefulness (Davis, 1989). 17 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS O ther than that, a smart phones study that is base on 7,275 smart phone customer experiences, set that smart phone users who access social media sites like Facebook and Twitter through and through their mobile device report a 783 satisfaction rating. This is about 22 points higher than those who do not access social networks on their smart phones.This shows the usefulness do impact the satisfaction (Daily tech. com, 2012). In other research by Hsi-Peng Lu, and Philip Yu-Jen Su, cc9 stated that rate has significant value is on customer satisfaction. It also state that value is at heart of what consumers needs from business. (Babin et al. , 1994) In other research it been said as new world rising there will be a difference in preparation design too. Learning design is perceived as a long journey of learning and continues education. This is not elementary, as learning environment also has to take into account.It is difficult matter where learner and technologies come together, in both(prenominal) party must come together and adapt their framework. Nevertheless organizations and students should know mobile learning is really essential and it is one form of satisfaction where everything can be done anywhere. (Ana Dias, 2012) Lastly, its great to see how many uses a smartphones can provide a student, Mobile map, satellite view, Wikipedia items, heathen events, photos sharing, parking places, movies, restaurants, social media, It can also be said world is in a palm.All this necessity that smartphone met create satisfaction not just now with students but even working adults. (Martijn Pannevis, two hundred7) 18 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 2. 3 understandability Understandability is an act where user knows how to use particular applications and knows the elements of smart phones. In a July 2011 Modapt Inc Morrissey &038 Company copeed an online survey focused on the mobile Web experience. People like using their smart phones to book instruction, but are often frustrated by trying to navigate clumsy user interfaces and download data.And the result shows in that understandability do plays vital role in satisfaction. (Seybold report, 2011) And another Malaysian report stated that understandability do make a differences in creating satisfaction. It stated that men are more indulge in bid and accessories which can be really fast frustrated if they cant understand the system works which cause less satisfaction. (Mohd Azam Osman, 2011) In another study behavior of certain user is taken into account. The main one is Anxiety it is refer as negative emotions in cognitive states. These emotions conjure up actual or imaginary interactions with mobile using.Igbaria,Iivari (1995, p. 593) goes on to say, soul who experience high level anxiety are more fond to get along rigidly then person who energise low. In short, people are expected to be relax and avoid any diversity feelings that produce a nxious (Compeau and Higgins, 1995), particularly when they operating smartphones. On the other hand person who understand and comfortable are more likely to feel satisfy. As an example, when the customers are in payment servees, they worry about pressing the abuse buttons on the so much app and buttons, thus losing money. In other word negative emotions may come from imagination or physical experiences.Number of former studies set up that 19 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS anxiety had a significantly negative influence on information system bridal (Compeau et al. , 1999 McFarland and Hamilton, cc6). In another study handling and understanding smart phone refers to individual assessment of their ability to perform a specific task while using their smart phone. Several studies make water found that emotions can constraint people from performing skillfully. In other words people who feel anxiety gives a negative effect on one are perceiv ed understandability thus, creating dissatisfaction (Compeau et al. 1999 Fagan et al. , cc3). Several research workers examined that the great the user understand and capability belief will lead to the greater the users intrinsic motivation (Compeau and Higgins, 1995 Deng et al. , 2004). In addition, a person can also thrust believes, that an action surely has a reaction, but if a person has entertain serious doubts about whether they can perform the necessary activities. Information about outcomes does not influence of their behavior, it is also necessary to understand the impact of ones perceived level of skillfulness, under stability on the expectations of the smart phones (1977, p. 93) 20 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 2. 4 Enjoyment In this current age Smartphones are playing a vital role in society. applications programme as touch and voice activated or, multiple apps wealthy person been developed for various purposes, catering w ork and enjoyment. Apps allow a person to shop, read, play games, counten music, send and share information, photos and stay virtually connected with all of our family and friends.The available apps that been cater for use is extends beyond of the limits of our imagination, which most also use smartphones as mindless distraction to idle time away. (Lynn, 2012) The effect of enjoyment/ fun could not be overruled in smart phone using especially for students. Different concepts stupefy been used to explain the importance of student emotions in espousal of smart phones Fun (Pagani, 2004) Enjoyment (Curran and Meuter, 2007), and Perceived Enjoyment (Nysveen, 2005), According to Kim (2008) enjoyment is a very important predictor of the adoption of smartphone.This opinion agreed by (Fang et al, 2005) who found the perceived fun influences student and customers attitude but only for gaming tasks. Meanwhile, the effect of fun was found not to be so important for general and important bus iness task. (Bruner, 2005) continue to say that fun is positively influenced by ease of use and that has been even more important effect on the attitude toward the act that usefulness. This opinion mystify been supported by (Curran, 2007) who says enjoyment is more important than utility. 21 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTSIn other research, when it comes to banking context (Hong et al, 2008) experimented smartphones usage and came to conclusion that enjoyment plays a big part in attitude towards the context using of smart phones information work and entertainment services. In addition, (Dabholkar, 2002) continue to say enjoyment can be said that fun can be forerunner to attitude. In same meaning (Verkasalo, 2008) says that enjoyment has a clear positive effect on attitude towards usage of smartphones, as psychometric interrogationed ranging from e-mailing to instant messaging.Besides that, (Nysveen et al, 2005) portrayed that enjoyment i s a vital determinant which can create satisfaction of users especially students in using smart phones. The report goes on to say that enjoyment is really strong determinant of intentions to use for female person than males (Pagani, 2004) In addition, (Pagani, 2004) create a model where enjoyment is a really an important factor towards satisfaction in using smart phones. Moreover, for students it is really vital to have enjoyment in life. 22 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 2. Ease of use In this current world, time give-up the ghost so limited where people using time as good as possible, ascribable to that, students have very high urge for gismo where they are able to use their smartphones any time, any place (Genova, 2010). Since there are great revival in mobile revolution, the smart phones is now portable, it is tied to individuals not one place (Holub et al, 2010). In (Lu, 2009) report says that consumers can perform smartphones trans action in very bizarre circumstances which have severe time constraints, such as, delay for friend or waiting for traffic unlike eskstop and laptop place in home or one certain place. This indirectly makes users to become highly dependent on smartphones to get informations, by browsing and clicking to access their smartphones wherever they are such as, relax at home, travel overseas and so on (Genova, 2010). According to (Stephen, 2009) normal mobile phone and laptops is included for consumers convenience and the functions increase the rate and satisfaction of the users especially students (Hahn, 2010). In other view, amicable is very important factor in life, what is the use one has everything but dont have a relationship.According to (Tikkanen, 2009) research Social needs interactions surrounded by individual, friends, family, group members as clubs, churches and so on. This needs certainly increases dependance on students and users on smartphones unconsciously gives satisfac tion for users. It also allows user to be more versatile and increased usage for communication and maintaining relationships amongst and among individuals (Lippincott, 2010). 23 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTSAccording to (Wei, 2006) research, it been said that user who are using smartphones are high involved in social needs and people who are needed social dependence intimately discovered. Since, interaction or social networking has been included in smartphones it brings a lot of changes in social hike up (Morgan, 2010). The norm of keeping in touch with breathing group of friends and contact especially students, create a chance for them to meet offline and encourages more engagement with peers and come up with beneficial idea of organizing charity and so on.Social network such twitter and Facebook surface ways for students to engage in activity as such (Raskin, 2006). Smart phones encourage users especially students to satisfy their ne eds, and they are able to connect with peers through social networking sites any time anywhere, which create satisfaction for students (Bridges et al, 2010). It can be said that smartphones are really vital and important mediator betwixt satisfaction and ease of use everywhere and anytime (Wei, 2006). 24 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS . 6 Conceptual Frameworks Usefulness Understandability Students Satisfaction Enjoyment Ease of Use 2. 7 Summary This chapter comprises of usefulness, understandability, enjoyment and ease of use of smart phones towards satisfaction and it believed and proved the independent variable and dependent variable goes in hand in hand. It also contains conceptual framework to support. And literature reviews do support positively towards the research proposed. 25 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTSCHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY 3. 0 Introduction Research methodology can be said as search ing for knowledge and it is narrowed down to a certain topic, subject and title using a scientific and systematic manner. it is a way to solve problem systematically (Dr. Kothari, 2008). The main purpose wherefore the research has been done is to determine whether the factors are affecting the satisfaction of smartphones among students. In consecrate to test the hypothesis mentioned in chapter 2 literature review, a set of self-administered questions were developed.The main objective of this research is to study the students perception towards smartphones satisfaction, the targeted state would be in general those students in SEGI University who using smartphones. This chapter discusses the samples, ingest frame, data accruement methods and statistical techniques 26 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 3. 1 Research Design Research design is basically about how this research have been done, its plan or structure which involves identifying th e problem, then roll up datas and at last analyze and gain results there are lot of type of design to the research.Researcher have chosen the cross component parted design which involves to collect a collection of data on more than one case at one particular time frame. This is to collect a group of quantitative or quantifiable data related to with variables. Where, police detective uses to analyze, understand the relationships and pattern. 250 questionnaire forms were collected from respondents via convenience method and increase method. This study is only utilized quantitative research design. Researcher will analyze the score and result to know whether the variables do match the satisfaction for smart phones users. . 2 Research Methodology Research methodology is basically about the method investigator used, either qualitative or quantitative. In this research quantitative been used, Quantitative method is a about group of data been collected using inferential approach wh ich means the survey is based research where certain amount of sample of population is used to conduct the survey. This research uses questionnaires and the usually the information gained will be similar as it is been standardized.This is because every respondent who participate in this research are rentd to answer the same exact question. The survey data was collected using online survey tool which is Google document, and also through paper handouts. 27 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 3. 3 Questionnaire design The survey instrument used in this research is questionnaires where about two snow (sets of questionnaire have been distributed to students in SEGI University and all the people in my Facebook friend list all over Klang Valley to get their responds accordingly.The questionnaires are to analyze and research few main factors which can effect satisfaction of smartphones among students 1) Usefulness 2) Understandability 3) Enjoyment 4) Ease of use 5) Satisfaction In this questionnaire there are two plane subdivision named as 1 and 2. The 1 section is mainly about demographic exposit which are designed to collect information on demographic details. (I. e. Gender, Age, highest qualification, smart phones brand). On the other hand, the second section is factor analysis. In this section there are 5 incisions which make up of usefulness, understandability, enjoyment, ease of use and satisfaction.The first part is usefulness. This division is created to measure the This usefulness of smartphones towards satisfaction as per respondents view. division has four statements that mete out this. Respondents were asked to rate the 28 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS agreement on a five point musical graduated table ranging from potently agree (1) to strongly disagree (5) The second division is Understandability. This division is created to measure the understandability toward s satisfaction.This division has four statements that cross this. Respondents were asked to rate the agreement on a five point measure ranging from strongly agree (1) to strongly disagree (5) The triad division is enjoyment. This division is created to measure the enjoyment towards satisfaction. This division has four statements that address this. Respondents were asked to rate the agreement on a five point scale ranging from strongly agree (1) to strongly disagree (5) The fourth division is Ease of Use. This division is created to measure the ease of use towards satisfaction.This division has four statements that address this. Respondents were asked to rate the agreement on a five point scale ranging from strongly agree (1) to strongly disagree (5) The fifth division is satisfaction. This division is created to measure the overall satisfaction on smart phones from the respondents. This division has trio statements and one statement will be chosen. 29 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 3. 4 -Samples The method that been performed is quantitative research method. As in this case survey.Cross sectional survey is done to realise information about usefulness, ease of use, enjoyment and understandability towards satisfaction among smart phones user. Below are criteria of potential sample. 1) Inclusion criteria a) Students aged surrounded by 19 and 25 social classs old in SEGI College in Malaysia were included. b) Students who are able to read and write in English language. c) Students with smart phones 2) Exclusion criteria a) exactly students are allowed to participate in this research. b) Students who are unable to read and write in English language. c) Students who dont own Smart phones. 0 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 3. 5 Sampling frame A total of two hundred fifty (250) questionnaires been distributed to the students at bottom SEGI College as for data collection in or der to measure the respondents in different aspects to reach my research objective. The sampling method that is used is non-probability method. On-probability sampling can be narrowed down to two methods which are convenience, snowball sampling (Babbie, 2010). As for this study, convenience sampling is used as it is wakeful to perform. 3. Data collection methods Primary data type is used where questionnaires survey is done for data collection. Once all data is gathered, it been analyzed according to the objective of this research. Other than that, operationalization can be used as way to measure too as it defined where the variable is measured by explaining the lick of defining each variable, as guidance in order to make consistent measurements. (Le Roy, 2008). This research sampling was conducted in SEGI University for Data collection, due to time, distance and communication barriers, it was not practical to conduct the survey in large scale.A total of two-hundred and fifty (250 ) sets of questionnaires were distributed through online and also handouts, however only about two-hundred (200) results were received. 31 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 3. 7 Statistical techniques Questionnaires which have been collected after answered had been analyzed using SPSS analysis. This software is computer based software which is designed specifically for statistical analysis. In this software there are two models which are bilinear and no linear where linear model can make surgical analysis and reliable conclusion.Meanwhile, non- linear model is to improve the accuracy of foretelling made. This SPSS software can run two tests first multiple regressions and simple regression compare means and reliability of the research. As for this study, IBM SPSS Statistic version 20. 0 is used to code and analyze the collected data. Respondents were questioned on the factors that determine their satisfaction on smart phones. A descriptive statistics that includes simple frequencies means and also percentages were computed using the demographic details from the respondents (i. e. gender, age and qualification), system.Moreover to test the hypothesis for each factor, statistical method such as Correlation was used. 32 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 3. 8 original rill Pilot test is considered as an experiment in small scale to check the questionnaire reliability and asperity for bigger scale. This test usually will be performed to identify the problem with materials and methods, so it can be right before proceeding. Pilot test is an important test to feasibility and usefulness of the research method used to collect information.As for this Research, (20) sets of questionnaire been distributed to check the reliability and validity of prepared question. The data have been collected and analyses using reliability test to channelise the reliability and validity of the questio n and on a lower floor are the result for section 2 part 1 part 5 Pilot test / Reliability Table 3. 8. 1 Case Processing Summary N valid Cases Excluded a heart 20 0 20 % vitamin C. 0 . 0 100. 0 a. angle of dip wise deletion based on all variables in the procedure. Table 3. 8. 2 Reliability Statistics Cronbachs alpha . 976 N of Items 17 33 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTSThe table above 3. 8. 1 till 3. 8. 2 shows that there are really good internal consistency. The rate of 0. 976 in table 3. 8. 2 proved that this questionnaire is reliable enough to use these items to conduct the survey. 3. 9 Limitation There are a lot of limitations, in this research one of it is the title is too narrow, it is only for students. Since the respondents are full of students it makes enjoyment and entertainment looked as much more important than any other variables. Its believed those different age groups have a different kind of importance and likeness.Ti me constraint, as this is the final semester and there a four other exam and assignment besides this research makes it harder. Besides that, there are limitations in respondents answer as well this is because respondents might not answer the question honestly as they might have this attitude of falter to let out certain information that might be personal. Respondents are more likely to manipulate their answers to look smart, just be nice by providing a positive answer or afraid being reckon by tec for their answer. This is certainly will be not reliable for the research.Besides that, people who dont use smartphones also became a limitation as its hard to classify them. Other than that, respondents might not have the time for answering the questionnaire as they are rushing for their own agenda. 3. 9 A Summary In nutshell, this chapter comprises of Introduction, samples, sampling frame, data collection and statistical analysis. This has to be done to perform the research. 34 A STUD Y ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS CHAPTER 4 DATA ANALYSIS 4. 1 Introduction This chapter is about analyzing, rate of response, reliability, demographic details and Factor analysis. . 2 Rate of Response Off the 250 questionnaires that were distributed, 50 of the surveys were deemed invalid due to half(prenominal) questionnaire. By the end of the study, 200 questionnaires were terminate and used for analysis purposes, for a response rate of 80% Table 4. 2. 1 Reliability for 200 sets Case Processing Summary N sensible Cases Excluded a Total 200 0 200 % 100. 0 . 0 100. 0 a. List wise deletion based on all variables in the procedure. Tabel 4. 2. 2 Reliability Statistics Cronbachs Alpha . 976 N of Items 17 35 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS . 3 Demographic details Table 4. 3. 1 Gender Frequency share Valid Percent accumulative Percent Male 80 40. 0 60. 0 100. 0 40. 0 60. 0 100. 0 40. 0 100. 0 Valid Female cxx Total 200 Diagram 4. 3. 1 Gender 36 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS The percentage rate of male students respondents and female students respondents are 40% (80) participants and 60% (120) respectively. This shows that there are more female respondents for this study compare to male respondents, which can also indicate that there are more female smart phone user than male users.Table 4. 3. 2. Education Frequency Percent Valid Percent cumulative Percent SPM STPM 30 10 15. 0 5. 0 5. 0 25. 0 50. 0 100. 0 15. 0 5. 0 5. 0 25. 0 50. 0 100. 0 15. 0 20. 0 25. 0 50. 0 100. 0 A- level 10 Valid fleece 50 floor Total 100 200 37 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS Diagram 4. 3. 2 Education In education you can see As for the highest qualification, the students with a Bachelor Degree shows the highest rate of 50 % which can mean that they will affect the largest part of the research compare to the other student s.Those with a secondary level education show a rate of only 20%, whereas those with certificate / A-Levels / Foundation or equivalent and Diploma / Equivalent show a rate of 5% and 25% respectively. This also can mean that students with higher qualification are more certified and satisfy with the smartphones they have. 38 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS Table 4. 3. 3 Field of study Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent business concern 60 30. 0 70. 0 100. 0 30. 0 70. 0 100. 0 30. 0 100. 0 Valid no- occupation 140 Total 200 39 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTSDiagram 4. 3. 4 Meanwhile, Field of study separated amongst business and Non business it shows 70% of participants are 70% and 30% were Business students. Table 4. 3. 4 Brand Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent 15. 0 20. 0 30. 0 65. 0 80. 0 100. 0 Iphone Blackberry HTC Valid Samsung Nokia Sony Erricson Total 30 10 2 0 70 30 40 200 15. 0 5. 0 10. 0 35. 0 15. 0 20. 0 100. 0 15. 0 5. 0 10. 0 35. 0 15. 0 20. 0 100. 0 40 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS Diagram 4. 3. 5 Brand As for brand, a total of seven types of phone brands were given.The first highest is Samsung with 35% second will be Sony Erricson with 20%. The third will be I phone and Nokia which share 15% respectively fourth HTC with 10% and lastly blackberry with 5%. 41 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 4. 3. 5 Age analysis Descriptive Statistics N Age Range Minimum Maximum Mean 18. 00 30. 00 Std. Deviation 200 12. 00 22. curtilage 2. 70678 Valid N (listwise) 200 As for age, the minimum is 18 and utmost will be 30 and all of them are students. 4. 4 Factor analysis Abbreviation used Usefulness = U, Understandability = UD, Enjoyment = E, Ease of use = EU, Satisfaction = S 4. . 1 Findings and analysis of the relationship between perceived usefulness and satisf action of smart phones among students. In this section of study, the relationship between the perceived usefulness and satisfaction of smart phones among students is opinionated to confirm the following hypotheses H1 There is no significant relationship between perceived usefulness and satisfaction H2 There is a significant relationship between perceived usefulness and satisfaction In order to analyze the relationship between usefulness and satisfaction of smartphones among students, the correlations test was carried out. 2 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS Correlations median(a)_U Pearson 1 Correlation Average_U Sig. (2-tailed) N Pearson . 462** Correlation Average_Satisfaction Sig. (2-tailed) . 000 N 200 200 1 200 . 000 200 . 462** Average_Satisfaction **. Correlation is significant at the 0. 01 level (2-tailed). Table 4. 4. 1 Correlation test on the relationship between the perceived usefulness and satisfaction of smart phones among stude nts. The correlation test was used to determine the significance of hypotheses.The results are presented as above. The p-values of 0. 000 and 0. 000 shows that usefulness and satisfaction on smart phones among students are related, the test shows a relationship between usefulness and satisfaction on smart phones among students. indeed hypothesis H1 is jilted since hypothesis H2 is proved to be accepted as there is a significant relationship between usefulness and satisfaction on Smartphones among students. 43 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 4. 4. Findings and analysis of the relationship between understandability and satisfaction of smart phones among students In this section of study, the relationship between the understandability and satisfaction of smart phones among students is driven to confirm the following hypotheses H1 There is no significant relationship between understandability and satisfaction H2 There is a significant relatio nship between understandability and satisfaction In order to analyze the relationship between understandability and satisfaction of smartphones among students, the correlations test was carried out Correlations Average_Satisfaction Pearson 1 Correlation Average_Satisfaction Sig. (2-tailed) N Pearson . 718** Correlation Average_UD Sig. (2-tailed) N . 000 200 200 1 200 . 000 200 Average_UD . 718** **. Correlation is significant at the 0. 01 level (2-tailed). Table 4. 4. Correlation test on the relationship between the understandability and satisfaction of smart phones among students. 44 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS The correlation test was used to determine the significance of hypotheses. The results are presented as above. The p-values of 0. 000 and 0. 000 shows that understandability and satisfaction on smart phones among students are related, the test shows a relationship between understandability and satisfaction on smart phones among students. Therefore hypothesis H1 is spurned since hypothesis H2 is proved to be accepted as there is a significant relationship between understandability and satisfaction on Smartphones among students. 4. 4. Findings and analysis of the relationship between enjoyment and satisfaction of smart phones among students In this section of study, the relationship between the enjoyment and satisfaction of smart phones among students is determined to confirm the following hypotheses H1 There is no significant relationship between enjoyment and satisfaction H2 There is a significant relationship between enjoyment and satisfaction In order to analyze the relationship between enjoyment and satisfaction of smartphones among students, the correlations test was carried out 45 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS Correlations Average_Satisfaction Pearson 1 Correlation Average_Satisfaction Sig. (2-tailed) N Pearson . 756** Correlation Average_E Sig. (2-tailed) N . 000 200 200 1 200 . 000 200 . 756** Average_E **. Correlation is significant at the 0. 01 level (2-tailed). Table 4. 4. 3 Correlation test on the relationship between the enjoyment and satisfaction of smart phones among students.The correlation test was used to determine the significance of hypotheses. The results are presented as above. The p-values of 0. 000 and 0. 000 shows that enjoyment and satisfaction on smart phones among students are related, the test shows a relationship between enjoyment and satisfaction on smart phones among students. Therefore hypothesis H1 is rejected since hypothesis H2 is proved to be accepted as there is a significant relationship between enjoyment and satisfaction on Smartphones among students. 46 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 4. 4. 4 Findings and analysis of the relationship between ease of use and satisfaction of smart phones among studentsIn this section of study, the relationship between the ease of use and satisfaction of smart phones among students is determined to confirm the following hypotheses H1 There is no significant relationship between ease of use and satisfaction H2 There is a significant relationship between ease of use and satisfaction In order to analyze the relationship between ease of use and satisfaction of smartphones among students, the correlations test was carried out 47 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS Correlations Average Satisfaction Pearson 1 Correlation Average_Satisfaction Sig. (2-tailed) N Pearson . 865** Correlation Average_EU Sig. (2-tailed) N . 000 200 200 1 200 . 000 200 . 865** Average_EU **. Correlation is significant at the 0. 1 level (2-tailed). Table 4. 4. 4 Correlation test on the relationship between the understandability and satisfaction of smart phones among students. The correlation test was used to determine the significance of hypotheses. The results are presented as above. The p-values of 0. 000 and 0. 000 shows that ease of use and satisfaction on smart phones among students are related, the test shows a relationship between ease of use and satisfaction on smart phones among students. Therefore hypothesis H1 is rejected since hypothesis H2 is proved to be accepted as there is a significant relationship between ease of use and satisfaction on Smartphones among students. 48A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 4. 5 Regression To find out the strongest and most influenced determinant to attain satisfaction, a regression test is used. This linear regression in the table below shows that, ease of use have a high R value compare to other variable which is 0. 865. It also means that ease of use plays a vital role in satisfaction among students. 49 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS Correlations Average Averag _Satisfac e_U tion Average_Satisfaction Pearso Average_U n Average_UD Correlat Average_E io n Average_EU Average_Satisfaction Average_U Sig. 1Average_UD tailed) Average_E Average_EU Average_Satisfaction Average_U N Average_UD Average_E Average_EU . 000 . 000 200 200 200 200 200 . 000 . 000 200 200 200 200 200 . 000 . 000 200 200 200 200 200 . .000 200 200 200 200 200 . 000 . 200 200 200 200 200 . 000 . 000 . .000 . 000 . 865 . .000 . 769 . 000 . .910 . 000 . 000 . 908 . 000 . 000 1. 000 . 000 . 000 . 756 . 840 . 938 1. 000 . 908 . 718 . 853 1. 000 . 938 . 910 . 462 1. 000 . 853 . 840 . 769 1. 000 . 462 . 718 . 756 . 865 Average _UD Averag e_E Average _EU Table 4. 5 50 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 4. 6 Summary These chapters consisted of rate of response, reliability test, test on demographic and factor analysis. 51A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION 5. 1 Introduction This chapter includes Conclusion, recommendation and Reflection. 5. 2 Conclusion The purpose of this s tudy is to investigate the determinants of satisfaction on smart phones among students. There are four factors used in this study to find out whether it can obtain satisfaction towards the students. This research were extracted from various existing articles which are perceived usefulness of smartphones, perceived enjoyment that smartphones provide, perceived understandability, perceived ease of use towards satisfaction of smartphones among students.Based on the survey done on the four determinants towards satisfaction, the result shows a significant relationship between all of them, which conclude that, this, four determinant is important for satisfaction on smartphones among students. 5. 3 Recommendation In this research, targeted samples were taken randomly from people who research see, and know. Therefore in future detective may go ballistic their research throughout Malaysia bigger sample sizing from all kind of class as from students to working adults should be taken for mu ch bigger picture Secondly, this research is focused on determinant of satisfaction among students so in future police detective can study in comminuted the other factors which can help to raise satisfaction.Lastly, a detailed research on the comparison between the users and non-users of smart phones can be done to determine the image and expectancy of users. 52 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 5. 4 Reflection Reflection basically means the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected, it can be also telling out what a researcher have gone through for months he takes up this research. Researchers have taken up the title Determinant of satisfaction of smart phones among students. This is because researcher had a complex interest in smart phones and always had a curiosity how to get to know and expand the knowledge in this section.This research personally have enlighten researcher in and out of smartphones through the reading of articl es, it also have enlighten researcher with social perception and motive of users. The process of undertaking the project dint deviates in any way compare to proposal. Researchers have planned earlier for proposal itself and it just needed to expand it. executive program was really helpful in a way to gives more ideas to expand the literature reviews and matter which comes with it. The only thing that deviates from proposal is more word counts and vast information on smartphones. Researchers have included more informations on satisfaction and its relevance to users, business and corporate who might use it. Research project have a certain process and flow process as follows.Firstly, Identification of research problem is to determine the determinants to attain satisfaction in this process researcher intentional that it is important to identify the problem in a situation. Secondly, problem and statement objective, in this process researcher learn to state the problem and objective of certain problem not only think about it. Thirdly, research question, in this process learn to ask a prim and relevant question for the problem to get a conclusion. Fourthly, literature review in this process researcher learn to use previous or past examples that related to the problem as reference and move in to the goal. Fifthly, quantitative research 53 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS ethods, in this process researcher have learned to find a proper channel to calculate and analyze the problems. Sixthly, survey instruments, in this process researcher have learn to fetch to users or people who related to study without being ask a lot of wrong questions. A proper questionnaire is a good answer. Seventhly, pilot test, in this process researcher have learn that even been assumed a proper question have been readied mistakes are there, correction is needed for perfection. Next, data collection, in this process researcher have learn that there a lot of way to communicate with person and media and surveys are one and relevant. Lastly, data analysis, in this researcher learned that there are always results for good or bad.And in this research it is good. There are a lot of limitations in this research, one of the main one is limitation on topic to student, the reason why researcher find this can be limitation is because, students are mostly wedded to enjoyment and playing games, this might be a big change in the research perception. If in future researcher want to differently, researcher may expand the sample size to more than 500 samples and researcher would increase the class size from students to many other classes. This study can be helpful for all phones industry and its easier to get a large picture of users needs in smartphones and sustainability of smartphone industry. 5. Summary These chapters have included Conclusion, Recommendation and Reflection. 54 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMO NG STUDENTS APPENDIX A GANTT CHART OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES 2012 Activities /Month Research details Coordination with Relevant agencies and Parties Literature Review Questionnaire Design Pilot Testing rewrite of questionnaires Selection of respondents Administration of Survey Data Analysis Report piece of writing Dissemination of draft for discussion Dissemination Report of final composition/relevant April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 55 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTSAPPENDIX B QUESTIONNAIRES Hi, my name is Emmanuel A/L Panpalan (SCM-013826), currently studying Bachelor of Accounting and Finance of Teesside University in SEGi University, Kota Damansara. I am conducting a research project to fulfill requirements for my Final year Thesis. The research is STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS. Your individual response will be kept private and confidential. My report will reveal group findings for academ ic presentations and publications only. Your participation in this study will erect further to the field of communication in Malaysia. Thank you for participating in this research project.Background Instruction Answer all questions Section 1 1. Gender Male / Female 2. Age ______ 3. What is the highest education level you have completed? (Tick one only) o SPM o STPM o A-Level o Diploma 56 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS o Degree o Post-graduate 4. What is your major field of study? o Business o Non Business 5. What brand of smart phone do you use (Tick one only) o iPhone o Blackberry o HTC o Samsung o Nokia o LG o Sony Ericsson 57 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS Answer all questions Section 2 Factor Analysis lot the number in the box provided for most appropriate response.Only ONE number needs to be circled for each question. Please answer ALL the questions in SECTION 2 according to the scale as bel ow strongly Disagree 5 Disagree 4 Neutral.. 3 equate2 Strongly Agree1 1. USEFULLNESS Find the Smartphone application useful 5 in my daily life Using the Smartphone application helps 5 me accomplish things more quickly Using the my Smartphone chances of application 5 achieving 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 improves things I find important I think App store provide the useful 5 4 3 2 1 58 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS Smartphone applications 2.UNDERSTABILITY App store clearly provides the classified 5 smart phone application menu App store provides detailed information 5 about the smart phone application App store provides detailed manual 5 about the smart phone application App store provides detailed information 5 about the smart phone application 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 function 3. ENJOYMENT I think it is fun to use Smartphone 5 application 4 3 2 1 I think the process of using Smartphone 5 application would be pleasurable I think usi ng Smartphone application 5 would bring me pleasure I enjoy using Smartphone application 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 59 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS 4.EASE OF USE My interaction with the Smartphone 5 application is clear and understandable Interaction with the Smartphone 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 application does not require a lot of my mental effort I find it easy to get the Smartphone 5 application to do what I want it to do I find the Smartphone application to be 5 easy to use 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 5. SATISFACTION My overall experience of Smartphone 5 application use was very satisfied. 4 3 2 1 END Thank you very much for your participation If you have any additional thoughts, suggestions, questions, or comments, feel free to contact me via email at email&160protected com 60 A STUDY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTION ON SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTSREFERENCES 1) Hun Choi, Yoo-Jung Choi and Ki-Mun Kim 2012 The Understanding of make Trust Model on Smartp hone Application Focusing on Users Motivation, Viewed 3 October 2012 2) Mark Brownlow, (2012) Smartphone statistics and market share, http//www. email-marketing-reports. com/wireless-mobile/smartphone-statistics. htm Viewed 3 October 2012 3) Anusha Sethuraman, (2011) US Smart phones statistics, http//www. smartonline. com/mobile-2/us-smartphone-statistics-q1-2011-overview/ Viewed on 4 October 2012 4) Gordon Adams, (2004) Smart phones evaluation, http//inews. berkeley. edu/bcc/Fall2004/smartphones. html, Viewed on October 4, 2012 5) Report withiPhone,http//www. dailytech. om/Apple+Tops+JD+Power+Customer+Satisfactio n+Report+with+iPhone/article22684. htm, Viewed October 1, 2012 523 6) Ding Hooi Ting, Suet Fong Lim, Tanusina Siuly Patanmacia, Ca Gie Low, jocund Tiffany Kaiser, (2011) Apple Tops J. 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In her mind, Reiszs song leaves her with the sensation of existence al one and light, a notioning that Edna longs to sacrifice for herself. The sea, which resembles laxdom and friendship throughout the young is dictated as an obstacle for the man who muckle only look at the bird that arse go the otherwise way and aviate over the water.The resignation that the man and Edna feel atomic number 18 both in response to the way that they chamberpotnot drop off themselves comp permitely from the land they are on, which crumb be understood as friendship itself, unlike the bird that they run to pump simply tent-fly the other way. From this interaction between the cardinal, it is apparent that Ednas relationship with Mademoiselle Reisz is establish on the two understanding each other through them both being artists. Alongside of their artistic connection, Edna Pontellier looks up to Mademoiselle Reisz as the fair sex she aspires to be.Enda wants to be an independent artist that is a maverick among the conventional people in the society jus t like Reisz is. This is unequivocal in how the two characters interact. Chopin writes, When Mademoiselle Reisz came and stirred her upon the shoulder and spoke to her, the woman go throughmed to repeat the thought which was ever in Ednas mind or, better, the feeling which ever more feature her (69). Edna is figuratively and literally touched by Reisz in this moment. Edna wishes to be free and implement up the all of the responsibilities she has a a woman.She does not want to be in the habit of doing all the social responsibilities that are placed upon women. Reisz echoes the freedom that Edna wishes she had by trace her and al some giving her that independence she yearns for. We can see how Edna struggles on the inside with scatty to be free and independent from how the narrator refers to it as a feeling which constantly possessed her. The possession shows how Edna does not support control over this feeling and she lead always want to be a free individual.Reisz communi cates to Edna that it is likely break the social standards by touching her and vocalizing her that it is possible to be different because Reisz has done it herself. The connection between the two in this changeover is one that is very much one that is mutual and close. Mademoiselle Reisz provides Edna with enlightenment that possesses her, age Edna gives the most disagreeable and unpopular woman a true friendship in a society that is bias once morest independent women who defy the social convention. Reisz once again touches Edna similarly to how she had earlier on in the novel.Chopin writes, She put her arms around me and felt my shoulder blades, to see if my travel were strong, she said. The bird that would soar above the level see-through of tradition and prejudice must have strong travel. It is a sad spectacle to see the uncloudedlings bruised, exhausted, dart back to earth (p. 127). akin to the man from the song that wishes that he had wings like the bird to be free. Ednas wings that she can use dominate the tradition and prejudice of society are being checked by Mademoiselle Reisz to see if she is strong enough to fly on her own. In addition, Edna s reached out to by Reisz and is comforted by her knowledge on how to be an individual. Edna wants to be free and is happy to relieved by the fact that Reisz is there to jock her. Although Reisz is there to help Edna, Reisz also does think it is a ruth if Edna were to fail in obtaining her independence. Mademoiselle Reisz calls it a spectacle which chance ons those who fail look ridiculous or like a fool. She is also telling Edna if she doesnt succeed that she will make herself a spectacle that the entire tradition on the ground, society, is going to see her fall as she makes herself look like a fool.We can also see that Edna does enjoy the forepart of Resiz although it may be hard on her at times. Chopin writes, There was nothing which so quieted the turmoil of Ednas senses as chitchat to Made moiselle Reisz. It was then, in the front end of that reputation which was offensive to her, that the woman, by her divine art, seemed to reach Ednas spirit and set it free (p. 120). At this point, Edna Pontellier feels as if the personality of Reisz, which she seems to admire because of its complete freedom, is the only thing that reaches Ednas spirit and sets it free. Ednas world that is change with struggle to be independent can only be calmed by the presence of her role model and deity, Mademoiselle Reisz. Since the relationship between Edna and Reisz is clearly one based on being independent women in a society that is prejudice against those whom that offend the societal laws, the Ednas life and self-destruction can be understood with more lucidity. Ednas life through the novel is incontrovertibly a mimic of the life of Mademoiselle Reisz. Since Reisz is the independent and free woman Edna strives to be, Edna simply follows all the things that Reisz does.Edna returns back to paintingwhat does she want from painting, she no yearner goes through the daily treadwheel of the life which has been portioned out to us, and she no longer lets society command her what to do. counterbalance though Edna is a free and independent woman by following the lifestyle of her counterpart, Mademoiselle Reisz, Edna struggles to be completely free. She muted has to deal with the return of her husband and most importantly living with her children. This struggle makes the evidently independent woman, Edna, ultimately commit suicide.Although Edna is fulfil by her ability to initially vex flight, gain freedom, Edna is just like weaklings bruised, exhausted, fluttering back to earth (p. 127). Because Ednas wings are weak she is unable to fly and be free. This is because of the essence on her placed by her family. With Roberts return, Edna again begins to feel the societal pressures that were absent while Robert was in Mexico. Edna is pressured into falling backing into the daily treadmill of life because of her husband. This is one reason that she deicides to break away her life.Unlike Mademoiselle Reisz, Edna has a spouse whereas Reisz does not have a spouse that pressures her into conform to society. Therefore Ednas independence is challenged in her own home unlike Reisz whom is free to do as she wishes. Alongside of not having a spouse, Reisz does not have to get to approximately children dissimilar to Edna. This is key in understanding Ednas suicide because of the utmost to which he children were a major persona in her deciding to give up her life. Reisz does not have to worry about children so she is much more capable of being a free woman. On the other hand, Edna has to strickle care of her children.This makes a major difference for Edna because her children will most likely be affected by societys thoughts and opinions on their mother. Her children, the only people who should be able to have it away her unconditionally, will have to ultimately expel their mother if she was to be an independent woman. Edna also gives her life because she does not want to burden her own offspring with societys judgement and beliefs of their own mother. In conclusion, Edna is weak considering that she is unable to remain an independent women and that she decides to end her life instead of taking top executive over her life.By submitting to death, Edna loses to society and ends her life for the amour of her children. Because she conforms in the end to what society wants her to do, take care of her children, Ednas death can be considered as a defeat. Mademoiselle Ratignolle, the prime example of someone that conforms to society expectations and beliefs, says that women should give their lives for their children. Edna does exactly that and therefore is not only weak, but dies as a woman with no independence or freedom.

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Michelangelos architecture was revolutionary to assert the least when observed against the backdrop of the thence accepted norms in architecture and liberal arts in general. During his time, architects usually think of architecture and arts in universal wrong as nameing the works per se as composed of numerical amount (measurements) or geometry. Artists of the Renaissance period convey their arts in more usually in abstract forms. Michelangelo, on the former(a) hand, feels, sees, and would interact with his art as though it is an animated intimacy (p 38).Indeed, it is enlightening to get a geomorphologic design with the lenses of such a genius as the Master. It is important to get enough booster with the anatomy of the strong thing. For Michelangelo, the building is non just a building, but the likes of the pitying body, it lives and breathes therefore he could wait on at a structure and see every part of it as having its incomparable and special function as nose, e yes, arms, and other(a) parts of the body have their feature special purposes for the proper cognitive operation of the whole physique to the full benefit of the man. succession the writers of medieval times would draw their ideas of architectural outline from the human anatomy, most of them do not conceive of the body as a life form. When drawing from the human body any architectural ideas, the untrue perception is that the body is a light of the universe with all its parts functioning in perfect harmony.This perfect synchronization though, according to the prevailing notions of the artists of those days, could not be achieved practically since according to them it was only an high-flown and therefore could not be mayhap realized in actuality. Hence, the use of meter and measurements in short, geometrical approach. For example, one post just look at the addressable models, such as those crafted by Francisco Di Giorgio (ideal perform plan p. 39), and Cesariano (the Vit ruvian Figure, 1521 p 40).The said models, as can be observed, atomic number 18 both replicas of the human body. These architectural designs were common in medieval period. Michelangelos attitude was reasonably off tangent when compared to his peers. Indeed, he was polar and was very free in terms of his individuality, especially as it was applied to his works. Whereas his genesis have chosen to settle for the perfections of mathematical figures/measurements, Michelangelo argued for (as attested in his works) the motions and the emotions. For Michelangelo, everything from the observer to the target including the vast backdrop of the surroundings are all interconnected, that when an artist sets himself to plan a building, he should consider the presumed interplay between the tendency (the architectural design of the building), its backdrop (the environment), and the observer. Remember, the structural design for Michelangelo was a dynamic thing which exerts its influence to th e observers.

'Concert Essay\r'

'For this project report I chose to go to a murder of bookman composers held at YUANZE UNIVERSITY auditorium in building 6. I chose this one because I wanted to see some of the natural endowment that my peers spend a penny in the medication realm, and excessively it was one of the only plans I have been able to attend because of religious restrictions. It was fulgurous to hear effects imperturbable by students. I can non imagine creating something as complex as a musical composition, practic eithery less(prenominal) actu whollyy performing it, so this aspect of the design was particularly awe-inspiring.\r\n in that respect was a coarse attendance, and I think that much of the audience consisted of friends of the performers and some of the university students. I went with deuce friends, who weren’t so eager to go; I had to convince them by intercourse it would be interesting to see student performers/composers. The first piece was called Oblique/musique composed by Patrick Swanson. This piece instantly stood come forth among the other(a)s because of the instruments involved. The piece was performed by two mass: one playing a vibraharp and the other playing a large drum/cymbal/gong.\r\nHowever, the piece besides contained tape sounds of static, bass, and an incoherent voice. In this piece the telephone line was repeated many times. It was similar to the kit and boodle of John Adams because of its repetitions, background recording, and minimalistic sounds. The second piece was a quietly composition called something good afternoon; I didn’t really hire the title. This piece had a very reposeful melody and a mild tempo. It was not fast and not slow. It was an experience of a lifetime. I listened to a genre of music I never had listened to.\r\nAt the concert two people performed already divergence the audience wanting for more. I also noticed that in the back of the auditorium in that respect was a camera crew take the whol e performance. The auditorium was very elegant looking. The legal age of the people in the audience were teenaged people in their twenties. That’s what I expected, it being in a college and all. The dormitory was rather big for such a small performance. It could fit approximately tercet hundred people and in the performance floor there was a piano a chair for the pianist and a table with a jar and a glass of water.\r\nThe songs performed in the concert were all mixed up between andante and allegro. Most of the songs went from andante to allegro. It was divided into quintuple acts. Four of the five acts were homophonic and the other act was polyphonic. The performers were dressed very elegantly. There was about thirty people in attendance and they were dressed in there normal attire. Also the majority of the concert was in the dissonant form. Very seldom I saw a harmonic song playing.\r\nThe behavior of the performers was that they were very hard in their work. Keeping aware and avoiding all mistakes if possible The pianist was really unseasoned for his professionalism, he was really professional, played spectacularly well. He gave the audience feelings of anger, sadness, and joy. The flutist also played brilliantly. Lastly the vocalist was the scoop part. She had a very full(prenominal) toss voice sang both high and low parts. Sang both apt and sad parts. Gave the crowd mixed up feelings.\r\n'

'Climate Change and Food Security\r'

'ever-changing Agricultural Practices: Shift of Agricultural prunes study to Market or temper miscellanea- A Study of Meghnath Gorahanna and Aurahi VDC in Mahottari District\r\n mode Change and Food credential\r\n approach\r\nNepal is an agro-dominated of course rich pronounce. From physiographic facet, Nepal is divided into triple distinguishable ecological zones- the Mountain, Hills and Tarai. Each carve up has its ain biophysical, socio sparing and cultural differences. agribusiness is the common business of bulk of people in the state. Almost to a freehanded bulk of 65 per centum of Nepali nation ar dep deceaseent on agribusiness for their supports ( GoN, 2012 ) . The low-downland Tarai, is the nutritive basket of Nepal. It is the scoop shovel factor in plain excess, providing nutritious g rainfallwaters to the less productive hill and deal countries. More than 70 per centum of families in Nepal maintain less than 1 hect atomic number 18 of land and m whats oever a(prenominal) depend on artless lands that are likewise little to run into their subsistence consumes ( GoN, 2011 ) . Although agricultural retentions per family are the keenest in the state, this sector dominates the stinting system supplying ab fall out 35 per centum of the GDP ( CIA, 2011 ) .\r\nAt present, Climate Change is a large challenge to the roving environment and the economic system. Nepal has anyway determine climate transition as a cut acrossing issue by truth of its nature and impacts. Despite nominal glasshouse gas emanation of about 0.025 per centum ( GoN, 2010 ) , Nepal is listed as a state at fulfilment hazard to the impacts of climate alteration ( CCVI, 2014 ) .According to the regional appraisal of Inter case Panel of Climate Change the most profound impacts of clime alteration in Nepal forget be in the sectors of agribusiness / alimentary security, piss resources and biodiversity. The heavy trust on rain Federal agriculture, limited irr igation installations, and deficiency of pee preservation and glean home prototypes makes Nepali agribusiness susceptible to the impacts of clime alteration. The juicy dependance of husbandmans on monsoon dupe increase their exposure to rainfall fluctuation. Furthermore, the variableness in temperature hold up in any case challenged the agriculture patterns. At many topographic points the fickle rainfall has resulted into diminution in harvest home action. The state of affairs of deficient rain and increase temperature reserve accounted for drouth, whereas the happening of intense rain in short period turn over reduced the land H2O charge by speed uping overflow and triping inundations. These fortunes rent induced negative effects in the agribusiness impacting harvest production and uncovering nutrient security.\r\nMarket whether physical or working is a topographic point where the dealings of goods and services is carried out. Market is governed by demand and supp ly state of affairs and determines monetary value of goods and services. In instance of receptive grocery maneuver topographic point, grocery store is a large initiation factor for merchandises, it determines the monetary value and creates the win-win state of affairs of the buyer and securities industryer. Tarai is the fracture of Nepal with the unfastened boundary lines with India and it implies that the market for the merchandises get wide-opened if proved competitory. Evidence from otherwise parts of Africa shows that procedures of agricultural intensification and productiveness emergence are frequently driven by tough-fought notes harvests having the development of interlocked recognition, input, and end product markets ( von Braun and Kennedy 1994 ; Dorward, Kydd, and Poulton 1998 ; Shepard 1999 ) . owe to the higher(prenominal) return from hard funds harvests husbandmans these yearss are more inclined towards hard currency harvest agriculture. At many instances, the topical anaesthetic strains of harvest have been replaced by the alter or intercrossed 1s. These intercrossed harvests have higher outputs but at the equivalent clip, they incur immense cost on environment and human wellness. Hybrid harvests kindle the usage of fertilisers and pesticides which causes dirt abjection and increases agricultural disbursals every bit good. Using analytical penetrations from the New Institutional Economics literature, Dorward, Kydd, and Poulton ( 1998 ) have shown that export-oriented hard currency harvests may conk to excite smallholder harvest productiveness and income growing, provided that present recognition market failures send away be overcome through institutional inventions in originateer/marketing agent relationships.\r\nThe objective of this look is to place the factor which is credi tworthy for the alteration in agricultural patterns in the tarai part. This written report aims to analyze the instance of nuance displacement f rom staple harvest to hard currency harvest is whether due to humour alteration or market forces.\r\n precept of the Study\r\nNepal is home to preponderantly rural cosmos. Agribusiness is the pillar of Nepalese economic system which non merely employs two-third of the bucolic’s labour force but in addition contributes over tierce in the national GDP. The alteration in agricultural pattern can be due impacts of any clime alteration or market forces. Associating with climate alteration issues, the addition in temperature is likely to do more distress on agricultural sectors in Tarai part compared to the hills and mountains. Tarai part lying at low countries are susceptible to downpours. Monsoon rains, snow thaw, and crisp thaw run downstream from alpestrine parts doing the Tarai the most ataˆ?risk orbit for deluging. in like manner this, the happening of brassy inundations in the fields have besides ca employ siltation of farm lands and decreased its birthrate. T he heavy H2O tabular array and the depletion of groundwater is the another critical seam witnessed in Tarai these yearss. This state of affairs has modify the twelvemonth unit of ammunition irrigation. Owing to fickle monsoon and deficiency of irrigation, rice electric organ transplant is delayed and therefore the production has decreased. there are besides groundss of electric switch agricultural hurl. Thus the impact of clime alteration in tarai can endanger the nutrient security of the full state. There is a famine of literature on the factor- establish harvest displacements in consort parts of the universe. In instance of Nepal excessively this sector of question has been out of involvement. Therefore, to tamp down through the spread that has of course been strengthened between the topographical disparities establish on the harvest displacement get out be what the range and principle of this search pass on warrant.\r\nStudy Area\r\nThe survey country leave alone be chiefly based in the Mahottari territorial dominion of Nepal which is one of the chancellor territories among the six territories of Janakpur zone. Though the filth is a premier manufacturer for harvests, it suffers from drouth and it is besides burst by the inundation during showery seasons. This grunge covers 0.68 % of the accurate country of Nepal and the nation in the territory is about 2.39 % of the entire population of the state ( Mahottari District Profile, CBS 2065 B.S. ) . Though the territory has chances like fertile cultivable land, approach to electricity, forest, rivers and unfastened boundary line to India, the territory has non been able to come on which besides supports the â€Å"Resource Curse Hypothesis” .\r\nAs sample for the survey, two VDCs of the territory viz. Meghnath Gorahanna and Aurahi go forth be purposively selected. The VDC Meghnath Gorahanna is located on the cardinal Tarai part of Nepal whereas Aurahi VDC is really coterminous to the main road traveling southeastern from the territory. The entire population of the Meghnath Gorahanna VDC is 6077 in 1048 families, with 3135 young-bearing(prenominal) and 2942 as male population. And, the entire population of the Aurahi VDC is 8575 in 1638 families, with 4225 male and 4350 as female person population. In footings of exposure ranking of the subject field Adaptation Plan of Action ( celery cabbage ) of Nepal, Mahottari falls in high vulnerable territory in the exposure ability to climate alteration. The intent for choosing these two wards is that in both of these wards husbandmans have shifted the agriculture from grain harvests to hard currency harvests.\r\nAims of the Research:\r\nThe overall aim of the survey is to place whether the cultivation displacement from staple harvests to hard currency harvests is climate induced or market driven.\r\nTo accomplish the to a higher place mentioned general aim, the spare-time activity special(prenominal) aims testa ment be fulfilled.To place the challenges in the agriculture patterns originating out of clime alteration induced environmental debasement in Meghnath Gorahanna and Aurahi VDCs of Mahottari territory.To transport out cost-benefit compendium of the basic harvests versus hard currency harvests in Meghnath Gorahanna and Aurahi VDCs.To measure the production form of the harvests in the some(prenominal) wards and its impact on the nutrient security gravel of the part.To warrant the above aims, the undermentioned hypotheses will be use:The cultivation displacement from staple harvest to hard currency harvest is climate induced.The cultivation displacement from staple harvest to hard currency harvest is market driven.Research QuestionsWhat is people’s grab of environmental debasement due to climate alteration?What are the challenges in the agriculture patterns originating from clime alteration in the VDCs?What is the production form of the harvests and the value generated by the m in the several wards?What is the province of the cost-benefit analysis of the basic and hard currency harvests produced in the several wards?What is the position of nutrient approachability, nutrient use, nutrient handiness and nutrient stableness in the survey country?Methodology\r\nThe Research see\r\nAs clime alteration impacts have multiple dimensions, research on apprehensiveness these dimensions requires a methodological analysis unification the macro and micro range of question, elementary and secondary informations, qualitative and quantitative methods and a cross-disciplinary beset.\r\nTo acquire the holistic image and in-depth apprehension of the research issues and concerns, assorted method attack will be applied for research survey, where triangulation of quantitative and qualitative informations will besides be used for this survey.\r\nPrimary info Collection:\r\nThe primary nature of the research design of the proposed survey is explorative and descriptive. d uodecimal and qualitative primary informations from multi-stakeholders in two different VDCs will be serene utilizing study, in-depth interviews, focused group treatment and PRA techniques much(prenominal) as societal function and transect flip ( for physical confirmation ) . To forestall any biasness in the research, approximately 10 % of the entire population, 100 people will be considered as the sample including both VDCs. Besides that, to keep the quality of research, after the questionnaire studies, aboriginal Informants’ Interview will be carried out with School schoolmasters and Agriculture Officer of the part.\r\nIf necessary, urine tabular array analysis utilizing GIS tools and techniques will besides be carried in decree to find the depletion of land H2O.\r\nSecondary data Collection:\r\nTemperature and Precipitation informations of Mahottari territory obtained from section of Hydrology and Meteorology ( DHM ) will be used to find the tendency analysis.\r\nD istrict and small town profiles will be referred from substitution Bureau of Statistics as per the demand.\r\nDatas Analysis:\r\n both(prenominal) qualitative and quantitative analysis tools and techniques will be used for the information analysis. The cryptanalysis and decryption of informations will be through as per the demand. MS- Word. MS- Excel will be used for the written and graphical first appearance of the information. Statistical Package for Social Scientists ( SPSS 20.0 ) will be used for the correlativity analysis, arrested development analysis and histogram analysis as per the research demand.\r\nRestrictionsLack of temperature and precipitation informations of the specific wards.This research will be carried out in specific wards of Meghnath Gorahanna VDC and Aurahi VDC of Mahottari territory, therefore the research end products can non be generalized.This research will be a sample based research within a limited timeframe, so the research end product world power hold diverting consequences for a put of population.Expected end productsThe research will transmit to the concluding study to be demonstrable by Women in Environment ( WE ) on the undertaking Populating with Climate Change: live Experiences and Adaptation Strategies in the Global atomic number 16 and North ( LCC )This research study will be the foundation papers for the policy preparation sing the factor based cultivation displacement in the tarai part of Nepal.Mentions\r\nClimate Change Vulnerability list ( CCVI ) , ( 2014 ) , Maple croft’s Climate Change and environmental Risk Atlas, Available at: hypertext pitch protocol: //maplecroft.com/themes/cc/ ( accessed 04/04/2014 ) .\r\nCIA ( primeval newsworthiness Agency ) . 2011. The World Fact book.\r\nDorward. A ; J. Kydd and C. Poulton.eds, ( 1998 ) , â€Å"Smallholder Cash Crop Production to a lower place Market Liberalization.” Oxon ; New York, NY: CAB internationalistic c1998.\r\n political sympathies o f Nepal ( GoN ) , ( 2010 ) , â€Å"National Adaptation course of Action ( NAPA ) to Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Kathmandu.\r\n governance of Nepal ( GoN ) , ( 2012 ) , â€Å"Economic Survey 2011/12” , Ministry of Finance, Kathmandu.\r\nGovernment of Nepal ( GoN ) , ( 2011 ) , â€Å"Nepal Living Standard Survey ( NLSS ) 2011” , Central Bureau of Statistics, Kathmandu.\r\nHem R. Regmi. â€Å"Effect of unmatched Weather on Cereal Crop Production and Household Food Security” ,The Journal of Agriculture and Environment. ( 2007 ) : 24.\r\nVon Braun and E. Kennedy ( explosive detection systems ) , ( 1994 ) ,Agricultural Commercialization, Economic Development, and Nutrition, The Johns Hopkins Press Ltd. Maryland, 1994.\r\n'