Research Article
Factors Affecting the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Daro Lebu and Hawi Gudina Districts of West Hararghe Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
Kemer Omer*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
Pages:
68-84
Received:
26 July 2024
Accepted:
27 August 2024
Published:
20 September 2024
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting the growth of micro and small enterprises operating in Daro Lebu and Hawi Gudina districts of west hararghe zone, oromia region, Ethiopia. The study adopted both Quantitative and Qualitative research designed with arrangement of primary data collection via a cross-sectional survey. Survey Data collected through structured questionnaires from a sample of 197 MSEs selected using stratified sample techniques. The result of regression analysis revealed that access to credit, government support, Education, gender and enterprises’ age were positively significant effects on MSEs' growth. But, Initial capital and infrastructure were negatively associated with capital growth rate of MSEs. However, Recordkeeping, access to technology, access to market and labor found to be insignificant variable in determining enterprises’ growth. More evidence desired on factors affecting the growth of micro and small enterprises before any generalization of the results can be prepared. In addition, the empirical tests conducted only on 197 sampled enterprises employee in Daro Lebu and Hawi Gudina Districts since 2024. Therefore, the results cannot be taken as uniform to generalize for MSEs in the country. The study might help the entrepreneurs, donated to the body of knowledge on the factors affecting the growth of micro and small enterprises to take some corrective action for both planners and policy implementation in government organizations toward developing their performance and in turn contribute to employment creation, poverty alleviation, and economic development. This paper adds to the literature on factors affecting the growth of micro and small enterprises. In particular, it tests the influence of access to credit, government support, Education, gender, enterprises’ age, Initial capital and access to infrastructure on growth of enterprises. The result forward key policy implications to take a corrective action that alleviates the existing challenges of the sector and calls for further MSEs bearing evaluation research.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting the growth of micro and small enterprises operating in Daro Lebu and Hawi Gudina districts of west hararghe zone, oromia region, Ethiopia. The study adopted both Quantitative and Qualitative research designed with arrangement of primary data collection via a cross-sectional survey. Survey ...
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Research Article
A Simulation and Experimental Platform for Communication Courses Based on Digital Signal Processor
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
Pages:
85-90
Received:
4 September 2024
Accepted:
17 October 2024
Published:
29 October 2024
Abstract: In this paper, a simulation and experimental platform is designed and implemented to overcome the shortcomings of the existing experimental platform for communication related courses. Firstly, the overall scheme of the simulation and experimental platform are introduced, including the specific hardware composition and supporting software. Secondly, the implement details are described in the following order: system composition, peripherals, hardware accelerator, and interface to the host computer. The main system is based on an independently developed digital signal processor, which may relieve the bottleneck problem of imported chips. Using FPGA to implement peripherals enhances the flexibility of the entire system and provides the ability for further development. The feasibility of reducing the cost is then discussed. Thirdly, the design and implementation of the simulator, compiler and assembler, debugger and other tools are introduced respectively. The simulator can operate under normal mode and debugging mode. The former can be used for ordinary experiments for teaching purpose, while the latter is for further development of graduated students. Finally, the prepared experimental projects are shown, including 6 basic experiments and 6 communication algorithm experiments. With the help of these experiments, students can better understand the principles and implementation of corresponding communication algorithms, and experience how different parameters may impact on the communication results, by modifying the configuration of the experimental system. The demonstrations of prototype prove that the simulation and experimental platform can meet the needs of communication related courses. The future work includes developing more experimental projects, raising integration to reduce the costs, and improving the entire system based on student feedback.
Abstract: In this paper, a simulation and experimental platform is designed and implemented to overcome the shortcomings of the existing experimental platform for communication related courses. Firstly, the overall scheme of the simulation and experimental platform are introduced, including the specific hardware composition and supporting software. Secondly,...
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