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Tracking the Future Path of Adolescent Fertility for Papua New Gunea Using Holt’s Linear Method

Smartson. P. NYONIZICHIRe Project, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, ZimbabweThabani NYONIIndependent Researcher & Health Economist, Harare, Zimbabwe

Vol 7 No 2 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2023 | Pages: 292-297

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 25-03-2023

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Abstract

This research article uses annual time series data of adolescent fertility rate for Papua New Guinea from 1960 to 2020 to predict future trends of adolescent fertility rate over the period 2021 to 2030. The study utilizes Holt’s linear exponential smoothing model. The optimal values of smoothing constants α and β are 0.9 and 0.1 respectively based on minimum MSE. The results of the study indicate that annual adolescent fertility rate will continue to decline throughout the out of sample period. Therefore, we encourage authorities in Papua New Guinea to relentlessly enforce laws that protect sexual and reproductive health rights of women and girls, scale up educational campaigns among communities and promote girl child education. 

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Smartson. P. NYONI, Thabani NYONI, “Tracking the Future Path of Adolescent Fertility for Papua New Gunea Using Holt’s Linear Method” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 2, pp 292-297, February 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.702048

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